The more I see of this headunit, the more I like it.

Looks like someone took a dump on the screen and then covered it with clingfilm?

No, everything OK. On the pics below you can see unit without film and this is brandnew with virgin display

mannyo - unit is more great, than it is looks

My pics

DVD

DVD on Maxidot

Radio

Bluetooth

MP3

ID3 tegs on Maxidot

current position

Navi

navi on на Maxidot.

Russian ID3 tegs :thumbdwn:

need to get me one of those!

Nice pics Andrey. I'm thinking of getting a second one for SWMBO's company car.

I've been making enquiries to source some units for those that have asked me for them. I had 5 lined up and ready to go for people but Christmas has put a delay on that.

hi all

not exaclty new around here....I'm a bit of a "lurker"!

sorry if I'm resurrecting an old thread, but this seemed the right place for the question

currently have an "old" 52 plate octavia and hopefully will be getting a new one as a company car soon (hopefully L&K!)

I can see the new columbus offered as an option on both the uk skoda site and my company car website BUT I can't see any options anywhere about a bluetooth phone kit to go with it.

For me this is majorly important, as we have very strict company rules about using the mobile phone with approved bt devices in the car (parrot being the main one).

...so can someone advise if a bt phone device as an expansion to the oem columbus is available. if so where would I get one? how much for? who would fit it? (or is it easy DIY?)

thanks in advance

mf

Rather stupidly Skoda don't offer Bluetooth as an option in the UK so DIY is currently the only route.

There is an installation guide on my website which you might find usefull.

That looks stunning, and really trick!

Rather stupidly Skoda don't offer Bluetooth as an option in the UK so DIY is currently the only route.

There is an installation guide on my website which you might find usefull.

hmm...well that's more DIY wiring and stuff than I've ever done on my cars, not sure how comfortable I'd feel about doing all that!

I assuem a skoda dealer wouldn't fit it if you got hold of the bt kit?

does anyone know any garages that would?

I know it all integrates nicely, but it almost seems simpler to get a parrot!

Simpsons will do it for you and I think they have one or two kits left. Phone and ask to speak to Ants or PM him on here.

Excellent service from simpsons when they fitted mine in Preston over the xmas period. Fitted while I waited and plenty of Coffee to drink only problem was holding the coffee in on the drive back to north wales.

Chuffed to bits with the kit thanks very much Stu

P.S if you have the oppurtunity to get some more MFD3's I'd be interested Stu

Thanks once more

Simpsons will do it for you and I think they have one or two kits left. Phone and ask to speak to Ants or PM him on here.

That's reminded me, I need to ring them about sorting MaxiDot

Steve

First of all sorry for my english

I would like to nmake a question

I'm going to by a new skoda scout and they have offerd me "columbus" Sat nav. I have read in this forum most of its possibilities...... i have read or heard that it's not possible to watch a DVD while driving and obviously this fact is not allowed. My question is if someone knows how to plug a roof screen (for the people seatting at the rear part of the car) allowing to watch it while the car is running.

Thanks

Simpsons will do it for you and I think they have one or two kits left. Phone and ask to speak to Ants or PM him on here.

thanks for the tip - need to get the car first then I'll probably give local dealer a call first, otherwise a trip to preston it shall be!

welshbigman, do you mind giving me an indication of what they charged you...PM please if againt forum rules to post!

thanks

To enable DVD on the move you'd need a device to disable the safety feature - they are available.

To enable DVD on the move you'd need a device to disable the safety feature - they are available.

Dangerous!

I don't believe so as all it does is interupt the GALA signal to the unit (I think).

I don't believe so as all it does is interupt the GALA signal to the unit (I think).

A little more advanced on these I think Ian as it requires a CAN interface.

Anyone have the manual for Columbus? I really need to read that before I buy. I will command a new Octavia next week.

Thanks guys. This is the best forum ever.

I have the VW RNS 510 manual. What would you like to know?

A little more advanced on these I think Ian as it requires a CAN interface.

Dangerous as in if you disable the safety it becomes usable while driving and therefore it might distract - like pampacitrus said.

I want to read different details, like there is a search function for mp3's on the hdd?, and more others.

Do you have the manual in electronic form so i can download it?

No I don't have the manual in electronic form.

I have some questions if you have the time to respond:

1. Does it have a search function for mp3's on the hdd/SD/DVD?

2. When you play a dvd I understand that when you start the car you cannot watch anymore. Does the music continue to hear (without video) or it stops all ? I have a lot of concerts on dvd and I like to only hear them while driving.

3. Does it have a random function to play all the tracks on the hdd? I gues you can put around 5000 mp3's.

4.Can you see pictures on the display, jpeg?

5. Can you see mpeg movies (or divx) from a dvd or SD?

6. The sound in the car is 5.1 or just emulated? I think is emulated because you don't have a central speaker.

7. I red on a forum that it can rip cd's. Once you rip some music, can you copy to the SD card the tracks?

8. Can you make playlists?

Sorry for a lot of questions but it costs a lot and I need to know if it deserves.

Thanks.

Found the manual.

For any of you who is interested:

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It is scanned and medium quality but you can read.