DAB = no Multi Device Interface (MP3)

**slo007** · 13-03-2009,07:02 PM

Hello,

I recently ordered a Golf GT which was already produced and available for sale in VW's production lot in Germany. It seemed like a good choice since I don't have to wait 12 weeks until it arrives (only 5).

The car comes with the DAB radio option which, unknown to me, excludes the hardware to connect an iPod or MP3 player to the car's stereo. Had I known this I would not have ordered this particular vehicle!

Anyhow, the car is on order and I want to be able to play my extensive MP3 collection via an AUX or USB connection. I've asked the dealer to find a way around the restriction, but was wondering if anyone else has seen or heard of a way to enjoy their MP3s on a VW radio with DAB?

Any advice would be nice!

**VictorPapa** · 13-03-2009,09:04 PM

Have you got the 510 audio or the 310 because the 510 has an SD card slot so you could use that?

I've also opted for DAB but with the 510 so I should be ok.

**Griff449** · 13-03-2009,09:07 PM

I take it that the stereo picks up the mp3's then from the SD card?

**VictorPapa** · 13-03-2009,09:13 PM

Yes.....as far as I understand. I think I saw some clips on YouTube that show the SD card slot in action.

Like the MDI, you can't have the rear view camera with DAB so I suspect it's all to do with inputs.

**Griff449** · 13-03-2009,09:20 PM

I have orderd the 510 which says it comes with the sd card so will be interesting............... See if you can find the links bud

**VictorPapa** · 13-03-2009,09:26 PM

On to it now........

WeegieBob · 13-03-2009,09:38 PM

Guys - forgive me here for being stupid, but I've got no experience whatsoever with MP3's and the like, what is an SD card and what does it do?

I've spec'd a 510 mainly because I wanted better quality and the "other" bits come with it, so it would be nice at least to know what they're for.

WeegieBob.

**VictorPapa** · 13-03-2009,09:51 PM

This one is of an RCD510 on a Scirocco but it works the same:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WFdZxX0zbM

On a Tiguan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebM0N...eature=related

And on a Golf:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yPhy...eature=related

**Griff449** · 13-03-2009,09:52 PM

The SD card is a storage media card that comes in cameras and the like and which you should be able to transfer digital music MP3 from your pc and onto the card. There will be a card slot in the stereo as well.................... I believe thats how it works!