Overview - Radio Components, Rcd 310 8AE, 8AP: Notes
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Familiarity with the function and operation is needed if there are customer concerns. Refer to the Owner's Manual.
The RCD 310 radio has the following equipment characteristics:
- 4 speaker channels, each with 20 W
- CD player
- Monochrome display
- Connection for the external CD Changer -R41- (not installed in the Beetle)
- Connection for Multimedia System Control Module -J650-
- External Audio Source Connection -R199-
- UHV Low (stereo input)
- Connection for external sound amplifier (Amplifier -R12-)
- Optional integrated Digital Radio -R147- (DAB)
- Convenience coding
- Optional support for the multifunction steering wheel
- OPS (optical parking system) on the radio display
- A/C information shown in the radio display
The CD player integrated inside the Radio -R- plays the following CD formats:
- Audio CD
- CD-R
- CD-RW
- MP3
It is not possible to play the following formats:
- CD with 8 cm diameter
- "Mix CDs" (CDs containing files and audio files)
The RCD 310 is equipped with OBD.
For troubleshooting, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.
Repairing Antenna Wires
Repairing antenna wires: Refer to GENERAL REPAIR INFORMATION .