Product Multimedia socket MEDIA-IN  

Stand: 06.03.2008 

Introduction 

About Multimedia socket MEDIA-IN audio files can be an “external Medium “on the radio-navigation system reproduced and controlled will. As the “external data” are USB Mass Storage and MP3 Player refers to the multimedia jack can be connected and on which Audio files are stored. 

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Product Multimedia socket MEDIA-IN  

Stand: 06.03.2008 

Introduction 

About Multimedia socket MEDIA-IN audio files can be an “external Medium “on the radio-navigation system reproduced and controlled will. As the “external data” are USB Mass Storage and MP3 Player refers to the multimedia jack can be connected and on which Audio files are stored. 

Since the correctness of the software in mobile audio players by Volkswagen not be and the software versions of the device manufacturer can also change, are Functional impairments in the vehicle possible. These are not at Volkswagen responsible. 

Therefore, selected audio devices and software versions continuously on their compatibility with Multimedia socket checked.

Boundary 

• Only external disk or USB mass storage  (Mass Storage Device) which supports USB 2.0 specified. 

• An external disk, according to the FAT filesystem FAT16 (<2GB) or FAT32 (> 2GB) structure (FAT: File Allocation Table). 

• In the case of complex file structures on the external disk (many files in a directory, many folders and subfolders, files, unplayable, etc.) there may be delays in the readout of the audio files. The Response time can be additionally affected by the connected device will. 

• The folder structure on the external disk to a depth of eight Folder levels do not exceed. A folder should be no more than 1000 entries included. 

• To connect an external USB disk must be no extension or USB hubs (USB distributor) may be used. 

• When an external disk into multiple partitions, only the first Partition with playable audio files is played. 

• Memory card adapters are not supported and may cause malfunction lead. 

• Has the software on an external MP3 player through the manufacturer updated (firmware upgrade), it can lead to malfunction during the Farm.

• An attached external disk may only be switched or there must be a corresponding data mode can be selected. 

• To operate the external disk read the manual of the respective manufacturer. 

• Supported file formats: You can audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis, AAC format and an external disk on the radio device 

and controlled. 

• WMA audio files (Windows Media Audio) can only have the device be played if they do not have the DRM procedure (Digital Rights Management) are copyrighted. 

• Play in the formats PLS, B4S, ASX, and WPL will also be supported. 

• The play list information stored in a certain set playback order saved MP3 files. There are no playlists in MP3 Files. A playlist can only be played when the title to which the play refers to the same place on the data stored are. Otherwise, the playlist can not be played.

 USB Sticks

Music/Video Player

At the Media-in devices should be protected against mechanical impact and other damage sources are protected. Any damage to the  connected devices can be no liability.

Known properties of devices

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The Media Device Interface (MDI) offers support for USB devices (memory sticks and hard drives), iPod integration and Aux In along with displaying ID3 tags over the CANbus to the MFD and the RCD310, RCD510 and RNS510 headunit. The unit is available for the Passat which mounts in the glovebox and the Golf which mounts [...]]]>

MDI

The Media Device Interface (MDI) offers support for USB devices (memory sticks and hard drives), iPod integration and Aux In along with displaying ID3 tags over the CANbus to the MFD and the RCD310, RCD510 and RNS510 headunit. The unit is available for the Passat which mounts in the glovebox and the Golf which mounts in the centre console replacing the 6 stacker cd changer. It is possible to mount the unit elsewhere in the car.

UPDATE: Volkswagen have released a retrofit kit that comes without the additional trim for the cd changer mounting and is designed for mounting behind the dash. See here for further information.

• Module with USB cable for Golf/Passat/Jetta: Part Number 5N0 035 341 B (5N0035341 B)  - 1stvwparts.com USD$255.86
• Module with USB cable for Tiguan: Part number 5N0 035 341 (5N0035341) 1stvwparts.com USD$300.94)
  
• iPod cable: Part Number 000 051 446 C (000051446C)  - 1stvwparts.com ~USD$51
• AUX in cable: Part Number 000 051 446 D (000051446D)
• Extension cable for MDI interface 000 051 447 (000051447)

If you want to install the unit into the cd changer location on a GTI with Anthracite trim that doesn’t have a changer installed in the console between the seats you will need the following parts

• CD Changer Center Console: Part Number 1K0 863 323A 71N (1K0863323A71N)
• CD Changer Insert: Part Number 1K0 863 328A 71N (1K0863328A71N)
• CD Changer Air Duct: Part Number 1K0 864 255C (1K0864255C)

MDI installed in CD Changer Location

To remove the CD Changer housing to make the MDI easier to mount (Glovebox for example) remove the two T20 screws and then press down on the two clips on the unit to release it.

Pinouts on Media Device Interface (MDI), Bold connections only used if CD changer being retained.

Pin 1: Ground
Pin 2: CAN Low
Pin 3: not used
Pin 4: NFR+/AUX R+
Pin 5: NFL+/CD Changer pass thru
Pin 6: NFR+/CD Changer pass thru
Pin 7: 12V
Pin 8: CAN High
Pin 9: NFL+/AUX L+
Pin 10: NF-/AUX -
Pin 11: NF-/CD Changer pass thru
Pin 12: Shield for CD Changer pass thru cable

Make custom harness for connecting to headunit

• 2m of 2 conductor shielded wire
• 2m of unshielded twister pair
• 4m of 18 guage wire
• 5 x 000 979 009 repair wire
• 8E0 972 112 housing

Place two connectors on the UTP for CAN High and CAN Low, two connectors on the 18guage wire for 12V and Ground and two connectors to the 2 conductor shielded wire. This is the end for the MDI and for the end on the head unit side you can splice these wires or use a bluetooth or similar harness.

MDI Interface    Headunit

Pin 1 Ground – T16/12
Pin 2 CAN Low – T16/10
Pin 4 NFR+/AUX R+ – T12B/7
Pin 7 12V – T16/15
Pin 8 CAN High – T16/09
Pin 9 NFL+/AUX L+ – T12B/1
Pin 10 NF-/AUX- – T12B/2

Add Auxiliary input with MDI fitted.

• Aux in port: Part number 1K0 035 724B
• 3 wire connector housing: Part number 1C0 973 119B
• Terminals (2): Part number 000 979 009

Pin 1 of the 3 pin connector (R+) goes to Pin 4 of the MDI
Pin 2 of the 3 pin connector (-) goes to Pin 10 of the MDI
Pin 3 of the 3 pin connector (L+) goes to Pin 9 of the MDI

Kufatec sell this unit as a kit, click here for further information.

When using the USB with removable hard drive ensure that the drive is using a FAT32 file system, other types such as NTFS will not be usable.