Has anyone "fixed" the RNS-510 to be able to view DVDs while in motion?

If so, how'd you do it? (or who did you have do it?)

They can't post because they died in accidents after they did the mods.

dismayed said:

they can't post because they died in accidents after they did the mods.

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lol!!

Yes I did it with no problems in my 2013 SEL. I have not used yet other than to check and see if it worked in the neighborhood.

Try these links

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/...ree-video-motion-play-dvd-while-driving-9150/

http://www.robpol86.com/index.php/US_RNS-510_Video_In_Motion

Good write up here: http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/...ree-video-motion-play-dvd-while-driving-9150/

I haven't tried it yet, but it would be handy to throw on some cartoons for my 18 month old on a long drive.

Just keep in mind that this is highly illegal in most (all?) states. You do not want to watch DVDs after dark when someone outside your car can see in. Police will not be happy if movies are playing within view of the driver, whether or not the driver is actually watching.

Have Fun!

Don

JSWTDI09 said:

Just keep in mind that this is highly illegal in most (all?) states. You do not want to watch DVDs after dark when someone outside your car can see in. Police will not be happy if movies are playing within view of the driver, whether or not the driver is actually watching.

Have Fun!

Don

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It's more for the passenger. I wasn't really ever intending to watch anything while I was driving.

TDI_Ryan said:

It's more for the passenger. I wasn't really ever intending to watch anything while I was driving.

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I assumed that. I never thought that it was for you. My only point was that legally that doesn't matter. If it is visible to the driver, it is illegal. I actually believe it is a great idea for keeping the kids amused, I just wanted to make sure that you don't play DVDs after dark when others (like the police) can see what you are doing.

Have Fun!

Don

Guys, this is scary stuff. This is one law that I believe should be strictly enforced.
I think the distraction factor is infinitely greater than cell-phone operation.
Just my opinion, of course...

I did it. Works great. I wanted it not for myself to watch while driving, but to control it. I still want to get headrest monitors and an adapter to output from the RNS510, but for now, my 3 kids can watch a movie if the two outboard lean to the middle.

What bothers me more about the restriction in motion is not the viewing, but the controls are often locked out. Like, one cannot select play movie from the menu while moving in my Suburban. Cant's see the menu choice or push "play" or "enter" just to start it. So after 10 minutes of forced previews, I sometimes have to stop the vehicle, put it in park, to start it. Poorly designed! The remote works fine, as long as you are in the back and can see what selection you want. Maybe as my children age and can use the remote, but not quite yet at 3/4/7. Not sure what the interface is like on the RNS510 in motion, but I no longer have to worry about it.

tdiatlast said:

Guys, this is scary stuff. This is one law that I believe should be strictly enforced.
I think the distraction factor is infinitely greater than cell-phone operation.
Just my opinion, of course...

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As far as it coming from the factory like that, I agree. However, because I know that I want it for PASSENGERS, and not for me, I don't have a conscience about it at all.

TDI Ryan, I believe you, and I would also be tempted to make the change to my RNS-510 for all of the above stated reasons.

However, there's no way that you, or anyone else, can convince me that the driver would NOT be tempted to look at the screen. THAT'S why the law is there.

Hell, on long road trips, I get so caught up in a "book on tape" that I find I've traveled MILES w/o really paying attention to what's around me...and I'm the sort of "aware" driver that routinely notices what brand of tire a car is wearing when it passes me...(I'm exaggerating a bit...)

Sensory overload is a major problem on our highways, and at some point we have to roll back and turn off the electronic toys...my opinion, of course...

tdiatlast, the movies that get played in my vehicles are all kid movies, mostly animated. And while I enjoy many of them too, I have seen them many times so the temptation to get caught up in it is minimal. I believe each person should know his own limits and distraction level. If a touch screen interface is difficult to use for radio or NAV, then adding DVD playback is not wise.

Ryan,

I followed the direction linked above. I burned the ISO image with a free iso burner at the slowest speed my CD burner would allow. Some people reported problems with commercial burning software like Nero.

APT said:

tdiatlast, the movies that get played in my vehicles are all kid movies, mostly animated. And while I enjoy many of them too, I have seen them many times so the temptation to get caught up in it is minimal. I believe each person should know his own limits and distraction level. If a touch screen interface is difficult to use for radio or NAV, then adding DVD playback is not wise.

Ryan,

I followed the direction linked above. I burned the ISO image with a free iso burner at the slowest speed my CD burner would allow. Some people reported problems with commercial burning software like Nero.

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I hear you. Using my previous statements about distractions, etc., then I suppose the RNS-510 should be deemed unsafe, as it is SO SLOW in response to finger input that I find myself staring at it...arggh...

...carry on the conversation w/o me...(to your great relief, I'm sure!)

I did this on my 2012 TDI SEL and works like a charm. Now days everything is a distraction in a car, phoning, texting, eating, ****ty slow RNS 510, putting on make up, etc, of course I will not watch DVDs while I drive but I will watch them while my wife drives. Just be safe for you and yours!!!!

Wonder what the best burning software is for Mac? Hmm.

TDI_Ryan said:

As far as it coming from the factory like that, I agree. However, because I know that I want it for PASSENGERS, and not for me, I don't have a conscience about it at all.

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I'll watch for you in the Darwin Awards.

http://www.darwinawards.com/

Dismayed said:

I'll watch for you in the Darwin Awards.

http://www.darwinawards.com/

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You do that. lol.

Just got it working. Took two minutes.

Sensory over load is what happens when you jump out of an airplane.

lundervold said:

Sensory over load is what happens when you jump out of an airplane.

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...........so, what does this have to do with anything again?

I tried it and did not work for me. May be compu-85 can do thru the VAg tool?

It was able to be done on the B8 A4/S4 Audis (and any Audi with the 2010-2013 3G MMI) through VCDS. Problem is with carrying the instructions over to the VW is getting the right security code for it.

Here is a good site FOR THE B8 A4/S4/Q5 ONLY but may give some direction. Again, big part is the access key. Obviously the resetting and such are different, but the VCDS directions should be the same or at least close. The guy that runs it is David, and he is a guy that Ross-Tech uses to develop the new software and find the different coding. Great guy...http://www.audienthusiasts.com/Articles_VIM.html

Good info. Thanks I will try it.

Phlfly, sounds like your dealer needs to update your radio to the latest version. I had no problems using that disk in GeekDrew's car last year.

-J

Are you sure?
Can you give me a good reason, please. I got tell them why?