Volkswagen RCD 330
Volkswagen RCD 330 is an in-car media and App-Connect system developed by Volkswagen. Unlike the Volkswagen RNS 510, it cannot control climate, convenience, suspension, or engine settings. RCD 330 units were mostly standard equipment in regions such as China, India, Russia, and Latin America.
Differences and features
The units are labeled as four devices (with the last three looking identical) as RCD 330 / 340G.[1] These units are technically known as RCD, where RCD is the designation for Radio Systems.
Versions
The 187 units look very similar to the 187A, 187B, 187E, Desay, and noname brands.[2]. Across brands, the devices share similar general features, internal electronics, LCD screens, and some user interface elements. However, there are often differences between individual hardware variants.
Features of 187
- 5-inch 16:9 ratio color LCD screen with 400x240 resolution
- FM/AM radio
- CD player
- SD card slots for MP3 storage (up to 32GB)
- USB port for MP3 storage and MirrorLink functionality
- MirrorLink support
Features of 187A (Desay)
- 6.5-inch 16:9 ratio color LCD screen with 800x480 resolution
- 256MB RAM
- FM/AM radio
- SD card slots for MP3 storage (up to 32GB)
- USB port for MP3 storage and MirrorLink functionality
- MirrorLink support
Features of 187B (Desay)
- 6.5-inch 16:9 ratio color LCD screen with 800x480 resolution
- 256MB RAM
- FM/AM radio
- SD card slots for MP3 storage (up to 32GB)
- USB port for MP3 storage and SmartLink functionality
- MirrorLink support
- Baidu CarLife support
- Apple CarPlay support
Features of 187A (Noname)
- 6.5-inch 16:9 ratio color LCD screen with 800x480 resolution
- 256MB RAM
- FM/AM radio
- SD card slots for MP3 storage (up to 32GB)
- USB port for MP3 storage and SmartLink functionality
- MirrorLink support
- Baidu CarLife support
- Apple CarPlay support
Features of 187B-E (Noname)
- 6.5-inch 16:9 ratio color LCD screen with 800x480 resolution
- 512MB-1024MB RAM
- FM/AM radio
- SD card slots for MP3 storage (up to 32GB)
- USB port for MP3 storage and SmartLink functionality
- MirrorLink support
- Baidu CarLife support
- Apple CarPlay support
- Google Android Auto support
Features of 187E (R340G)- Visteon
- Minor hardware differences
- 6.5-inch 16:9 ratio color LCD screen with 800x480 resolution
- 1024MB RAM
- FM/AM radio
- SD card slots for MP3 storage (up to 32GB)
- USB port for MP3 storage and SmartLink functionality
- MirrorLink support
- Baidu CarLife support
- Apple CarPlay support
- Google Android Auto support
Engineering mode functions
The RCD 330's hidden menu provides access to additional features and options.
Car fitment
Originally equipped
The RCD 330 was commonly found in vehicles from China, India, Russia, and Latin America. Due to demand for Android car radios in China, some dealerships removed these RCD 330 units, which is a point of interest for Volkswagen enthusiasts worldwide.
Retrofitted
Many vehicle owners have retrofitted RCD 330 units into cars not originally equipped with RNS systems, or systems not supported by the manufacturer. As Volkswagen, Skoda, and SEAT vehicles share many components, installing the RCD 330 is possible. In some cases, a gateway update to the latest version is needed for full functionality and to avoid battery drain.
Reverse Camera
The RCD 330 can receive and display video from a reverse camera. Although Volkswagen never offered this as a standard feature, various aftermarket cameras and media adapters are available. Reprogramming the RCD 330 using VCDS is often necessary for the unit to recognize the video signal. Instructions, wiring diagrams, and parts lists are available on various Volkswagen forums, Reddit[3], and user websites. After proper setup and recoding, the RCD 330 can display the reverse view when the vehicle is in reverse gear.
References
- ↑ "r/RCD_330 - Info". reddit.
- ↑ "RCD330 - VagForum". vagforum.be.
- ↑ "r/RCD_330". reddit.
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