W6050 only this thread

[soze]

Originally Posted by jizzim

Can any of you guys tell me if the W6050 has an auxillary input?

Thanks

Yes, and RCA cables at that. You can plug in your video game console if you wanted I think.

[jizzim]

Originally Posted by soze

Yes, and RCA cables at that. You can plug in your video game console if you wanted I think.

RCA's and an auxillary input like the female input (plug receptacle) in our cars?

I want to be able to connect a satellite radio unit to the headunit via aux input. I can't stand FM radio.

[soze]

Originally Posted by jizzim

RCA's and an auxillary input like the female input (plug receptacle) in our cars?

I want to be able to connect a satellite radio unit to the headunit via aux input. I can't stand FM radio.

That... I'm not sure. I have Sirius sat radio, but it's disconnected as I don't subscribe. It does recognize the cd changer cable though for OEM CD Changer, OEM iPOD adapter, Phatbox/Music Keg.

[jizzim]

Worse case scenario I could go FM modulated but it will sound like crap. I like direct connection better.

[bazzle]

http://www.szwaywell.com/prod_dtl.asp?id=489

Bazzle

[gh172]

Originally Posted by bazzle

http://www.szwaywell.com/prod_dtl.asp?id=489

Starts on this page of linky
http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread...=39584&page=58

Ive just ordered on of these.
The other thread has 63 pages of mixed product so Ive started a thread just for the W6050

Bazzle

How much extra did they charge you for the digital tv tuner and antenna, and did you have to pay a seperate shipping charge for them? Where will you be installing the digital tv component? Cheers

[soze]

Updated one of my previous threads with info.

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showpo...63&postcount=6

also mirroring it in the I.C.E. section for those non-Australian readers.

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74989

[kv12]

I am this [--] close to ordering one. It's looks great and it seems to have every feature I am looking for. And if it's still $400USD plus shipping and paypal fees it's great values too!

For those who have this unit already I just like to ask...

1. Does it come with the Navi Software? In a CD? Installed? or Do I have to download it? *From what I understand so far it supports 3 types of maps... but does it come with the maps and software? Which of the 3 software have Text To Speech?

2. Does it come with USB ports of any sorts?

Thanks in advance!

[bazzle]

It took 4 days before they confirmed with a DHL number.
Postage inc with unit.
Cost for DVB-T tuner from memory about $40 extra.
No idea where I will be putting it.
Aerial if I can find one in front bumper.
Will try this company http://www.hitv.com.au/

Ordered this adaptor for radio aerial inputs http://www.advancedice.com.au/produc...?number=970769 straight from Leigh at Advanced ice
email: leigh@advancedice.com.au approx $40 delivered.

Bazzle

[GTIMKV20]

just a repost from the other thread (AVC-9000 alternative)... mini review I made today:


Alright here is my first impressions review..

Received package yesterday in the mail via DHL. Great packaging and the unit was in perfect shape. Small box containing all wires and accessories was right next to it. Box was taped up like a jail cell to avoid theft and damage in shipment.





I unwrapped it and spread it out for a pic... then uninstalled my Premium 7 unit and got the dash ready for install.



Closeup of radio uninstalled to see detail... looks just like the pics!



We'll skip over the fact that I didn't realize there were shipping screws in the CD/DVD portion of the unit. I forgot to remove them and I couldn't load a disc for a couple hours... thankfully with the help of this forum I had an answer quickly and removed the radio to remove the screws. Reinstalled and it's working great. Disregard my stupidity here and remove the screws when you first receive it. It's easy to forget!

I apologize as I only snapped one photo of it installed and working because I was having so much trouble with the CD/DVD not working since I forgot the damn screws. I'd take some more pics right now but it's 10 degrees out.. I'll add to this post later. Here is the one I have for now:



Alright lets go through the different modes:

Bluetooth: Didn't even need a code to pair my phone to it. Just put it on discover and put my phone on the same and they linked right up. haven't had a chance to call anyone on it but will test it out soon.

CD/DVD: Once the screws are removed out of the top it works like a champ. Played a "backup" DVD with ease (zoom function on the remote is handy for the widescreen movies as the screen has huge top and bottom black bars since the widescreen is much wider. MP3 CDR disc played perfectly and it is set up with folders as I burned it. Titles are short but they do show up as the file name and not "track 1, track 2 etc". Burnt myself a DVDR Dual Layer 8.5gb MP3 disc last night to give that a shot today, hopefully it will play without issues.

SD Card: Does not like my 8gb high capacity SD card. Only size I could find online was 2 gb NON-high capacity so I ordered 2. Since the unit reads DVDs for MP3 and DIVX and DVDr files I'm not too worried about the SD...but it's handy!

GPS: Mine was shipped with iGO8 and US maps. Found the buildings online and some more points of interest. Fired it up and it works like a charm. Will post pics when I take a drive later on. I installed the antenna right under the middle air grate thing on the top of the dash. It picks up reception just fine (although I live just outside Boston) so we'll see how it works in the country later on.

Radio: I live in the US but it works better on Europe mode as it has RDS and reads the station names and info. US setting does not display, go figure. Works awesome on europe mode and the reception is great. Only hooked up the "white" labeled antenna from the stock unit. I left the other one with electrical tape on it for now. Doesn't seem like I will use it though.

Unit itself:
Beep function turns off easily
Dimmer is nice at night, turns on with lights
Nightmode on the GPS is easy to read and see
Screen is awesome... glare is so so in direct light, but not bad at all
Graphics are great looking, no complaints (pics to follow)
TV: not sure if I will ever worry about setting it up.. no use for it
Reverse camera.. also probably never hook it up, but we'll see!
MFD support: lost scrolling functions but I like the touchscreen anyways..
Lost the whole audio screen on the MFD, now it's always on trip info/MPG/etc
can adjust volume of GPS voice and radio independantly (awesome!)
iGO8 graphics are phenomenal... trying to find some skins online to make it my own

Alright that's my review for now, more pics and thoughts to follow as promised!

If you are on the fence about this unit, just buy it! For the price it's awesome.

Questions are welcome, I check this forum often

Brian

[bazzle]

Great :) Thanks Brian
Mines on the way

Bazzle

[GTIMKV20]

Looking for a way to increase the screen brightness if anyone figures it out. Seems during the daytime its tough to see the screen at the brightest setting. And I drive around with my lights on making it even harder since the screen auto-dims. Any way around this? At night it's perfect... but needs to be much brighter during the daytime

[Byza]

been looking at the site and whats the best way to grab one of these? send an email and hook up purchase from there??? I couldnt find any sort of purchase function...

HAs anyone got a night time pic? interested to see how it lights up and if it matches rest of the lighting...

also what was the overall cost in the end inc. shipped etc???

Anyone got one in Brisbane or looking at one??? might need install help LOL...

[bazzle]

Originally Posted by Byza

been looking at the site and whats the best way to grab one of these? send an email and hook up purchase from there??? I couldnt find any sort of purchase function...

HAs anyone got a night time pic? interested to see how it lights up and if it matches rest of the lighting...

also what was the overall cost in the end inc. shipped etc???

Anyone got one in Brisbane or looking at one??? might need install help LOL...

Contact; http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/member.php?u=26127 Oskar

Bazzle

[bazzle]

Originally Posted by GTIMKV20

Looking for a way to increase the screen brightness if anyone figures it out. Seems during the daytime its tough to see the screen at the brightest setting. And I drive around with my lights on making it even harder since the screen auto-dims. Any way around this? At night it's perfect... but needs to be much brighter during the daytime

Might have to remove the lead that goes to light sw dimmer wire and put it thru a switch for night dim?

Bazzle

[lenojd]

it's a single cd/dvd isn't it ie. no loader/stacker?

[MK5GTI]

My 2006 GTI has the factory MFD2 unit with the CD stacker in the centre console. The unit itself is OK but the SatNav "Whereis" software has always been, IMHO, sh#thouse.

If it were possible, I wouldn't mind replacing the whole head-unit with the W6050.

I would need to be sure that it would "easily" interface with the factory "stacker" and, for that matter, the factory "roof mounted" aerial.

I know that I would loose the SatNav/CD/radio display for the "highline" unit but that doesn't really bother me.

Any opinions most welcome.

[warhead]

For those that have the unit already and are experiencing glare, perhaps a product like this would help?

Feedback from the seller are a bit mixed on the effectiveness of this product, varying from working great to having no effect.

There's another place called Power Support which sells anti-glare film for Apple products. They seem to be out of stock on their smallest size though (12") but a 14 or 15" cut into two ought to give you two sheets that would fit the WD6050, but they're quite pricey compared to the ebay alternative.

Anyone out there keen to give either of these suggestions a try and offer some feedback?

[MoparShaha]

GTIMKV20, can you comment on how OEM the materials are? Does the black surround of the unit match the color and texture of the dash?

Thanks.

[GTIMKV20]

Its a very close match and it lines up well. A little dash cleaner and I bet it'll be dead on. But since it's literally 2 degrees F outside, I will not be dash cleaning for sometime... It looks amazing in the car, don't hesitate on the color or quality!

[1canuck2]

Does it have line level out? That would be the sweetest, cos then if you want to amp it externally, you could. Not a deal breaker, but it would be sweet...

[bazzle]

Originally Posted by 1canuck2

Does it have line level out? That would be the sweetest, cos then if you want to amp it externally, you could. Not a deal breaker, but it would be sweet...

http://www.szwaywell.com/prod_dtl.asp?id=489