RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio
RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio
RCD 510 Radio
The RCD 510 radio system consists of the radio and the front and rear speakers.
• Sound System
• Characteristics of the RCD 510 radio.
• Anti-theft coding.
• Accessing the code for the electronic anti-theft system using the VAS tester.
• Electronic Anti-Theft System, deactivating.
• Transport protection device of CD changer in RCD 510, activating/deactivating.
• Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the radio unit.
• Additional information may be found in the Owners Manual.
• Anti-theft coding is equipped with protection code number.
• When performing service work or fault-finding, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Fault Finding and.
• When the battery is connected, check the all the vehicle accessories (radio, clock, electronic conveniences, etc.) according to the repair information and/or the Owner's Manual.
• The CD changer (R41) in the RCD 510 has a transportation safeguard that must be deactivated when a new unit is installed. The transport protection must also be activated before shipping in units that have been removed from the vehicle. To do this, the RCD 510 must still be connected to the voltage supply. CD changer transportation safeguard in RCD 510, activating and deactivating.
Characteristics of the RCD 510 Radio
The RCD 510 radio has the following features, among others:
• 6.5 inch multicolor display with touch screen
• 4 speaker channels with 20 watts each
• Integrated 6 disc CD changer
• Connector position for using SD memory cards for audio playback
• Control for an external 6 disc CD changer
• Telephone control (hands free)
• External amplifier (R12) is able to be connected
• iPod connection (USB), optional
The RCD 510 radio consists of the radio and the front and rear speakers.
The CD player integrated inside the radio radio plays the following CD formats:
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• MP3
• wma
• Mix CD's (CD's that contain computer data and also music) cannot be played.
The antenna system is integrated inside the radio "diversity function".
Anti-Theft Coding
The radio has a comfort anti-theft protection, which operates with the instrument cluster.
After disconnecting the radio power supply, the radio is ready for use again once the power supply is connected. The anti-theft code does not need to be entered again. The requirement is that the first activation of the electronic anti-theft system follows and that the radio is reconnected in the same vehicle.
The anti-theft code is transmitted via the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. The radio card and the label on the radio that were used in the past are no longer used.
• To access the anti-theft code the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester must be "online", connected (network connection) and the user must provide a valid program user id to retrieve a radio code.
Accessing the code for the electronic anti-theft system using the VAS tester
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• Diagnostic adapter cable (VAS 5051/5a) or (VAS 5051/6a) or (VAS 5052/3)
Select "Guided Functions" or "Guided Fault Finding" in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
After all control modules have been checked:
- Press the "Go to" button.
- Select "Functions/Component selection".
- Select "Body".
- Select "Electrical Equipment".
- Select "01 - Systems capable of self-diagnosis".
- Select "radio or radio navigation system".
- Select "Functions".
- Select and start "radio code inquiry".
An authorization to the system will be requested: Then the operating data, the VIN and the radio serial number of the radio/navigation system will be automatically read out.
• When installing new radio / radio-navigation unit, or a unit which has not be adapted to the vehicle, it can happen that tester will not be able to read the serial number of the radio / radio-navigation unit. In this case, enter the serial number manually. The serial number can be found on a sticker on the unit and is also stamped into the side of the unit.
Then the radio code will be displayed in the tester.
The anti-theft code must be entered into the radio or the radio navigation system manually.
Electronic Anti-Theft System, Deactivating
- Turn on the radio.
An input mask with a 10-key key pad, a correction button and an input button appear.
- Enter the correct code on the input screen using the buttons.
- Confirm the entries by pressing the input button.
Unit is enabled and ready for operation.
Incorrectly entered numbers can be replaced by pressing the correction button.
• If the wrong code number was entered when overriding the electronic lock, first "SAFE" blinks in the display and "1000" appears again. The entire procedure can now be repeated one more time. The number of tries is shown in the display. If the wrong code number is entered again, the unit is locked for about one hour, that is, it cannot be operated. This lock is indicated by the word "SAFE" appearing continuously in the display. After one hour has elapsed in which the unit and the ignition must be switched on, the number of attempts disappears and the electronic lock can be deactivated again as described above. The cycle 2 tries, locked for one hour still applies.
Transport Protection Device For The CD Changer In RCD 510, Activating/Deactivating
The transportation safeguard device must be activated before shipping the RCD 510 and it must be deactivated when installing a new unit. This takes place electronically over the unit's buttons. After activating the transportation safeguard, the CD changer mechanism is brought into transportation position.
Activating Transportation Safeguard
Unit condition: ON, the wiring connections must be connected to the RCD 510.
- Hold down the buttons marked with - arrows - together for at least 5 seconds.
The following will appear in the radio display: "CDC transportation safeguard activated".
Now the transportation safeguard is activated.
Deactivating Transportation Safeguard
Unit condition: ON, the wiring connections must be connected to the RCD 510.
- Hold down the buttons marked with - arrows - together for at least 5 seconds.
The following will appear in the radio display: CDC transportation safeguard activated.
The "deactivating" button also appears.
- Press "deactivate".
Now the transportation safeguard is deactivated.