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Mar 7 2016

Installation Guide for Volkswagen Golf 7 DVD Player Radio GPS Nav

Seven generations in the making, the new Volkswagen Golf Mk7(also known as Golf VII) lauhched, and the aftermarket VW Golf Mk7 DVD radio GPS also comes out. In recent years upgrading the factory car radio with aftermarket head units with car DVD player, GPS navigation system and Bluetooth has becoming more and more popular as the new replacement comes equipped with more features than the factory one.

So what features does the VW Golf mk7 radio DVD GPS unit comes with? The main features are GPS sat nav, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth stereo music to play music through your mobile phone, built-in DVD player allowing you to watch DVD videos in the car, and USB, SD, iPod playing.

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Installation is not difficult for a mechanic in the car stereo shop. All you will need to do is taking our the factory radio, then install the new VW Golf 7 radio DVD GPS. You will not need to do any modifications for wires, because the wiring harness included in the package is special for the factory connectors.

Below is the installation guide of this Volkswagen Golf 7 radio DVD GPS head unit.

  1. the factory VW Golf VII car radio in the dash
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  2. use a plastic knife to pry the silver front panel, remove the panel and trim
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  3. take out the factory screen unit, unplug the wiring harness
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  4. use the special key to insert into the hole of CD, take out the CD player, unplug the wiring harness, take out the CD player(high end Golf 7 need this step)
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  5. put the new wiring harness in the position of factory CD
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  6. plug the wiring harness with factory connector
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  7. detach the air outlet cage, install with the new Golf 7 radio DVD, plug the power cable at rear.
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  8. push the new DVD GPS into the dash, turn on the unit, test every function, install back the panel and trim
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The difference between high-end VW Golf 7 and low-end Golf 7:

High-end model: with factory screen and rear view camera, steering wheel controls, main unit is in the glove box
Low-end model: without parking camera, without steering wheel control, with parking sensors, main unit is together with the front buttons panel.

This installation guide for VW golf 7 DVD GPS radio was made by DVDGPSNav, if you have any questions for this installation, you can contact us for further information.

Last modified: October 25, 2016 By hinav Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Volkswagen • • Tags: , , , , , ,

Feb 24 2016

Best Android 4.4 Volkswagen DVD Player with GPS Navigation WiFi 3G BT Reviews

A car DVD player and GPS navigation system is very crucial in the world of today. It keeps us entertained and directs us to our destinations easily and effectively. One of the latest ones is the android Volkswagen DVD navigation GPS head unit. This system is built on the popular smart-phone platform known as android. As a matter of fact, this unit features android 4.4 KitKat which is one of the latest versions of this operating system. One of the most attractive features of this system is the 8 inch large capacitive multi-touch screen. It presents High Definition (HD) images that are crystal clear. When you purchase this system, you are able to enjoy an 12 month warranty on the unit.

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A DVD and GPS system must respond very fast to the prompts made by the driver or navigator. As such, this one is fitted with a RK3066 1.6GHz Cortex A9 Dual Core processor. Moreover, it has Bluetooth capability. This is especially important for making hands-free phone calls as well as streaming music from your smart-phone too. This android car GPS navigation unit can support 3G communications as well as function properly with USB devices and iPods too. For $399, it is a great android GPS and DVD system for your Volkswagen Golf, Polo, Jetta, Passat Tiguan, etc.

For more features of this Android VW DVD Navigation, see this video on YouTube.

Features of wince system car DVD player & GPS navigation

This is a Wince GPS and DVD car system that is built specially for 2007-2012 Honda CRV. It also features a 8 inch resistive touch screen. It runs the Windows CE 6.0 operating system. Moreover, it has a built in GPS system for navigation. Moreover, it can handle more than one time zone as well. When you purchase this iconic system, you get an 8 gigabyte (GB) SD card for free! The unit can support various languages. Examples of these are Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese and Russian. In terms of functionality, this system does not disappoint. You can use your SD card and your USB devices with it too. You can also control the system from your steering wheel and direct sound from it to your sub-woofer system too. The unit has a 3D interface that you can touch to activate Bluetooth hands free phone calls. A great feature of this system is that it supports a rear view camera that allows you to see where you are going as you reverse. Sometimes you may be too focused on the road to take glances at the system. As such, you can activate the voice guidance system on this unit and it will navigate you to your destination. For only $296, you can get this GPS and DVD player for Honda CRV.

Comparison

The android car system and the Wince system are very closely matched. However, the android car DVD and GPS system takes the cake. This is because it features a modern operating system. The android KitKat 4.4 is far more advanced than the Windows 6.0 CE that is in the Wince system. As such, it is more responsive, beautiful and more compatible with other smart devices that we use on a daily basis. As such, the android car DVD player & GPS navigation unit is better.

Last modified: February 24, 2016 By hinav Posted in Buying Guides, DVD Navigation, Volkswagen • • Tags: , , , , , , ,

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