Car owners of Reno Duster with sad statistics note the inadequacy of the standard radio. If in a standing position the sound is tolerable, then at speed the decibels of overtones and bass are mixed into low-quality hard rock. We found a review from the owner who solves the issue radically - by replacing the radio.

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I know firsthand that a “branded” cassette player of an expensive model sounds completely different, so I really wanted to change our “buzzer”. First of all, we needed decent sound. At first glance, it seems that the standard radio is not bad. But this is only static.

When driving at a speed of 100 km/h, the acoustic system produces a “mess” (even with the front acoustics replaced with component ones). Some frequencies are missing, others are too much. As a result, if the child falls asleep on the highway, I turn down the volume, and my head gets tired of the hard-to-distinguish, familiar music. Just in case, I’ll note that I had complete sound insulation done by specialists using expensive materials.

The second point: I was infuriated by the video, which “is not loud at all.” Although I didn’t use it, passengers were constantly stunned. Crooked bluetooth (at least with my phone), radio stations running away, etc. I'm completely fed up.

Initially I was leaning towards “Pioneer”. In the previous car, the single-din one served for 5 years. But I considered other options.

I dismissed the screen immediately because of the cost. By the way, I couldn’t even look at the Pioneer with a screen: everything I saw on sale had just volume buttons instead of a “knob”. But I wanted a spinner. JVC somehow calmly had enough space for the “twist”.

Then I began to consider only double-din ones without a screen. I immediately came across the X700, and I began to compare it with its analogues. In principle, branded “mafons” are all similar to each other and at the same price. It’s just who likes which manufacturer. Next, I set a budget for myself of 5000-5500 rubles. and started looking at used ones.

We came across several of these “pioneers” on the secondary market. In the end, we managed to get it for 4500 rubles. Additionally, I had to buy, of course, an adapter frame (RUR 1,000) and an adapter for the antenna (RUR 400). But the toad strangled the European adapter for power supply and I connected everything through crimping terminal blocks.

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RUB 28,500

The standard radio for the Renault Duster is an excellent choice for those who love quality and practicality. The “native” players in many cars cannot handle modern audio formats, with the possible exception of mp3. The standard radio is a multimedia system that will allow you to access the World Wide Web and use the GPS module to plot your route. It is possible to connect third-party devices like iPhone. You can buy a standard radio for a Renault Duster car in our service by calling the phone number specified in the contacts on the website. We can also help install a standard radio in any car.

7 inch HD touch monitor, DVD, Bluetooth, GPS, RDS, (IPOD, USB, SD). Add. functions: CANBUS, digital TV, camera, TMC, 3G Internet

The cost of standard Renault radios starts from 13,600 rubles. depends on the configuration and model.

Pre-order 12% discount

Installation from 1200 rub. One year warranty.

Phone: 8 929 911 60 61

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Basic terms and designations.

QVGA:(Quarter Video Graphics Array).A popular term for computer monitors with a resolution of 320×240. QVGA displays are often seen in cell phones, PDAs, and multifunction head units. They are most often used in "portrait" mode (the opposite of "landscape") and are referred to as 240×320 because the displays are taller than they are wide. The name is derived from the fact that the number of pixels in this mode is 1/4 of 640 × 480, the maximum resolution of the original IBM VGA video adapter, which became the de facto industry standard in the late 1980s.

The term QVGA is also used in digital video for more cost-effective recording modes, typical of multi-function devices such as digital cameras, cell phones and car stereos. Each frame is a 320 × 240 pixel image. For QVGA video, 15 or 30 frames per second is typical. QVGA mode only refers to the resolution used, not the video file format.

DVD: "DVD" originally stood for "Digital Video Disc" because the format was originally developed as a replacement for video cassettes. Later, when it became clear that the medium was also suitable for storing arbitrary information, many began to decrypt DVDs as Digital Versatile Disc (digital multi-purpose disc). Toshiba, which runs the DVD Forum's official website, uses "Digital Versatile Disc". A consensus has not yet been reached, so today “DVD” is not officially decrypted at all.

DIN– “Deutsche Industriele Norme”, or in simple terms “German industrial norms”. That is, this applies not only to the Renault Duster head unit, but also to many other things. And so the Germans decided to make the dimensions of the radio the same type, and measure them in DIN, and the whole world also began to measure them in DIN, since the Germans are trendsetters in automotive fashion. That is, the DIN standard adjusts all radios to the same dimensions: height, depth and seating, everything should be the same. This is done for versatility, that is, it doesn’t matter what kind of car and what kind of Renault Duster head unit, they must fit together. The only difference, as you probably guessed, is the size. That is, 2 DIN is the size of the height of 1 DIN radio multiplied by 2. All sizes are strictly regulated.

1 DIN The head unit of Renault Duster has dimensions of 180 mm (width) * 50 mm (height) 2 DIN The head unit of Renault Duster has dimensions of 180 mm (width) * 100 mm (height)

You cannot install a 2 DIN radio into the 1 DIN socket of the radio. And, conversely, it will be difficult to install a 1 DIN radio in a 2 DIN socket; a hole will remain. In principle, that's all the difference.

Finally, I would like to say that 2 DIN radios are more functional; manufacturers make them with touch screens, navigation, TV, wifi, rear view function, usb and sd outputs and much more. Therefore, the general trend is that on almost all modern cars the radio socket has a 2 DIN connector.

DVB-T(English: Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial) is a European standard for terrestrial digital television, one of the DVB family of standards. In December 1999, the Board of the Ministry of Communications adopted the document “Strategy for the transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting in Russia,” and in May 2004, a decree of the Government of the Russian Federation was signed on the transition to digital terrestrial television broadcasting in the DVB-T standard by 2015.

TMC: Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a technology that is used to transmit information about traffic jams and adverse road conditions. Typically, data is transmitted in the form of digital codes, using a radio notification system (FM-RDS) for conventional FM receivers. Data can also be transmitted to radio or satellite radio. Road information services are currently provided by government and commercial companies in most European countries. Support for TMC functions allows the vehicle's navigation system to receive information about areas with traffic incidents and build an alternative route to avoid problem areas.

GPS: Global Positioning System - GPS is designed to determine the user's current coordinates on the Earth's surface or in near-Earth space using signals received by the GPS receiver from 24 artificial Earth satellites, which rotate in 12-hour orbits at an altitude of about 20 thousand km This satellite GPS system is paid for and controlled by the US Department of Defense. The satellite orbits are located approximately between 60 degrees north and south latitude. This ensures that the signal from at least some satellites will be received at any point on the earth’s surface and near-Earth space at any time, provided there is direct visibility of the satellites. These orbital parameters were chosen so that at any time in the absence of physical interference from the Earth it is possible to receive signals from 5 to 12 satellites.

LSD: Liquid crystal display (LCD display, LCD; liquid crystal display, LCD; English Liquid crystal display, LCD) - a flat display based on liquid crystals, as well as monitors, TVs, radios based on such a display. Simple devices with a display (electronic watches, telephones, players, thermometers, etc.) can have a monochrome or 2-5-color display. A multicolor image is formed using RGB triads. Liquid crystal displays are used to display graphic or text information on computer monitors, also in laptops, TVs, phones, digital cameras, e-books, navigators, tablets, electronic translators, Renault Dusterx head unit, watches, etc., as well as in many other electronic devices. As of 2008, most desktop monitors based on TN (and some *VA) matrices, as well as all laptop displays, use matrices with 18-bit color (6 bits per RGB channel), 24-bit emulated flickering with dithering.

LCD TFT(English: Thin film transistor) is a type of liquid crystal display that uses an active matrix controlled by thin-film transistors.

Anti-Shock/Anti-Skip/ESP/EASS– anti-shock protection system (“anti-shock”) is designed to prevent CD and MD playback failures, interconnected by an electronic memory buffer (2–20 MB). Typically the time it takes for data to arrive from the memory buffer is specified (10–100 seconds).

RDS: Radio Data System (English) Radio Data System (RDS) is a multi-purpose standard designed for transmitting information messages over FM radio broadcasting channels in the VHF range. It has found the most widespread use in car Renault Duster radios / radios, for displaying on their displays information related to radio broadcasts transmitted by radio stations.

Bluetoothor bluetooth Bluetooth ensures the exchange of information between devices such as personal computers, laptops, mobile phones, printers, radios, digital cameras, mice, keyboards, joysticks and headphones on a reliable, free, universally available radio frequency for short-range communication.

Bluetooth allows these devices to communicate when they are within a radius of up to 100 meters from each other (range varies greatly depending on obstacles and interference), even in different rooms.

AUX: Many modern music playback devices have a connector labeled AUX IN. This connector is available on stereo systems, amplifiers, and monitors. The AUX IN input is also available on Renault Duster head unit radios. Scientifically, this input is called “linear input”. On old cassette recorders or radios it was labeled CD IN. These inputs are designed for different types of plugs. The amplitude of the signal supplied to the linear input can vary within 0.5 – 1V. A signal of this magnitude is produced by any reproducing devices that have a linear output jack. This jack is usually labeled AUX OUT or CD OUT. The same is the magnitude of the signal supplied to the headphones. Therefore the headphone output ( I phone) can also be connected to the AUX IN input.

SD: SecureDigitalMemoryCard (SD ) is a memory card format designed for use primarily in portable devices. Today it is widely used in digital cameras, mobile phones, PDAs, communicators and smartphones, e-books, GPS -navigators and in some cars Head unit Renault Duster.

TFT- display - a type of liquid crystal display that uses an active matrix controlled by thin film transistors, hence the abbreviation TFT - from the English. thin film transistor, that is, thin-film transistor. Compared to a conventional passive liquid crystal matrix, using an active matrix controlled by thin-film transistors can significantly increase the performance of the display, as well as increase the contrast and clarity of the image.

MMC consoleMicrosoft Management Console - A place to store and display administrative tools created by Microsoft and other software vendors. These tools are called snap-ins and are used to manage hardware, software, and network components of Windows. Some tools located in the Administrative Tools folder, such as Computer Management, are MMC snap-ins.

CANBUSthe adapter controls the start of the digital amplifier, sends a signal to activate the rear view camera, with information from the parking system, controls the trip computer and allows you to display all this information on the multimedia screen (information about the mode, radio frequency, played tracks).

Depending on the vehicle, CANBUS adapters perform different functions.

In Toyota cars that have an amplifier, an adapter is used for its full operation with the radio. The adapter allows you to control the “sound circuit” of the car - adjust the volume of sound between the front and rear speakers, the left and right sides of the car, as well as the volume of the amplifier itself. Most manufactured and sold head units do not provide this function.

Of particular note is the CANBUS adapter for KIA Sorento and KIA Sportage, which have a digital amplifier installed. In this case, digital audio transmission eliminates any interference, noise or interference.

You need to be prepared for the fact that radios that do not have adapters for working with a digital amplifier will connect directly to the speakers. With such a connection scheme, you lose the amplifier, and with it the hope of high-quality sound. The only guarantee of correct installation is the CANBUS adapter, which will be installed in the car to interface with the digital amplifier.

In Volkswagen/Skoda cars, the accessory enable signal (ACC), steering buttons, lighting and other signals are transmitted via the car's can bus. Without using the correct CANBUS adapter, serious intervention in the internal wiring of the car is necessary, taking into account all the consequences of such intervention. Also, the screen in the car should display the radio station number and other information about the status of the radio.

In Mazda cars, the CANBUS adapter is needed to operate the trip computer, as well as to connect and properly operate the amplifier. When replacing the head unit and installing an adapter, the INFO button is moved to the steering wheel, which makes operating the radio more comfortable. Moreover, in some versions of the Mazda 3 (Arab, Chinese, Brazilian assembly), where the function of outputting data from a trip computer is not provided, by installing a radio and CANBUS adapter you get new functions in your car - a trip computer (average and instantaneous fuel consumption, reserve stroke, average speed, etc.). Thus, you not only get high-quality sound and navigation, but also expand the functionality of your car.

CANBUS adapter for Mitsubishi cars (Pajero, Outlander XL, ASX, LancerX) performs the function of connecting the radio to a digital amplifier.

The following functionality must be implemented in Fosgate digital amplifiers that are equipped with Mitsubishi cars:

Five-stage subwoofer adjustment

Sound balance adjustment: front-rear, left-right

Setting the amplifier to MUTE mode

Turns off the amplifier when not in use.

By purchasing a standard radio, you will not lose the original functionality. Any improvement in a car should improve it, and not vice versa. Using high-quality CANBUS adapters will not only allow you to correctly install the radio, but also expand the functionality of your car.

A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) - advanced audio distribution profile. Responsible for transmitting stereo sound via a Bluetooth radio channel to any receiving device. Typically there are two types of devices:

Transmitter (A2DP-SRC, Advanced Audio Distribution Source)

Receiver (A2DP-SNK, Advanced Audio Distribution Sink)

The transmitter can be, for example, a cell phone or PDA, from which stereo sound is transmitted to Bluetooth stereo headphones. A further application of this technology is the wireless transfer of MP3 files from a cell phone to a stereo or car stereo. Very often the A2DP profile comes with AVRCP support for remote control of the transmitter

From the day of its release in 2010 until today, it has amazed car enthusiasts. First of all, we are attracted by its stylish and eye-catching appearance, as well as its low cost compared to other models. But in this article we will pay attention exclusively to the car radio and common issues related to its operation.

It is worth recalling that the radio is developed individually for the car and is part of its basic configuration. Its dimensions and design are designed in accordance with the style of the car, and it is one of the recognizable features of the car. But there are both basic (or standard) models and alternative ones. Here, we will look at the features of the standard model.

This is what the standard Renault Duster radio looks like

So, what will the Renault Duster radio tape recorder please its owner with? The basic kit includes everything you need:

• Antenna;
• User Manual;
• Public address system;
• Steering column joystick;
• Audio preparation with standard speakers.

There is a second remote control under the steering wheel to adjust the radio volume.

The Renault Duster radio is fully compatible with the car's electronic system, which allows you to control music using a special joystick with buttons under the steering wheel. No additional transition frames are required for its operation.

To find out the model number and firmware version, you must press the buttons simultaneously "5" And "Radio" and hold for 5 seconds until the following information appears on the screen:

The main advantage of the Renault Duster car radio is that it has built-in Bluetooth firmware. Due to this, you can connect to your mobile phone and have hands-free conversations using the system "Free hands", such a system is usually installed on more expensive cars, which is a good bonus for a budget crossover. In addition, there is access to the smartphone’s phone book with quick search. You can enter the number directly on the keyboard displayed on the touch screen of the radio. It is possible to connect the head unit to rearview cameras, a video sensor and intelligent parking.

The hands-free microphone is located on the ceiling above the rearview mirror

What is a “radio code” and where can I get it?

There are two types of radio tape recorders - removable and built-in. In the first case, for safety, the driver simply removes the radio panel and takes it with him when leaving the car. What to do in the second case, when it is built into the car panel, how to protect the device from theft? For such situations, the so-called radio code.

Initial state for entering code

This is the code that must be entered to activate the front panel. Without its activation, there will be no access to any function and the radio will, accordingly, be useless. It must be remembered that when you remove the battery terminal, all settings on the radio are reset. Accordingly, you will need to re-enter this code.

When you purchase a new car from a dealership, you will be given a card with a code written on it. It must also be indicated on the vehicle's service card. Therefore, when buying a car secondhand, you must definitely check with the owner the code for the radio, otherwise decrypting it may become a small problem for you.

How to enter a code into the radio

This code is very easy to enter. Most often, it is a number consisting of four characters, for example “1357”. Each digit of the code corresponds to a button on the radio control panel: "1" - "2" - "3" - "4":

Buttons 1-4 are used to enter the radio code

To enter the first digit of the code, press the “1” button until the desired number is displayed, for example, to enter the second digit of the code “3,” you must press the “2” button three times in a row. Dial the remaining numbers accordingly. Then, you need to press and hold button “6” until the data is confirmed. This will be indicated by an audible signal.

You will have to unlock the radio every time the power is turned off. It is worth remembering this when changing the battery or if any problems arise in its operation.

Video “How to enter the radio code”:

How to find out the radio code if you forgot?

There are several ways to find out a forgotten code. The easiest way is to contact the dealer from whom you purchased the car. Its database contains all the ciphers, so yours should be there too. However, this operation is often accompanied by an additional fee, which does not suit all car owners.

The code for the standard model of the Renault Duster radio is always the same - four digits from “0” to “9”. If the code specified in the service book does not fit the specified format, then this is an error in the code entry, and not in the radio itself.

PRE code is located on the cassette player

There is another way. For this you will need pre-code car. It can be found on a sticker on the car radio body. There is a tag on which this code is written. But to do this you will have to remove the device from the panel. The found code will need to be entered into a special generator program that will help find the lost cipher. This program is contained on many forums or simply freely available on the Internet. Free code generators:

The third way is to simultaneously press the buttons with numbers “1” and “6” and hold for up to 5 seconds. After this, four digits will appear on the screen - this is the required code.

Due to the simplicity of this operation, using such a security code for a radio is a very dubious decision on the part of manufacturers. Spending 10 minutes to discover the required cipher is quite easy, which is what many car robbers use. Yes, yes, Renault Duster has become quite popular among car thieves, but see how this is done.

Diagnostic menu that not everyone knows about

In addition to everything, there is one menu in the radio, which few people know about. You can see it if you press the button "Menu" and hold it for 5-7 seconds. Then the menu sections will appear on the screen:

The most useful information is in the "Diagnostics" section

The “Monitor” section contains useful information

You can switch between sections using the large round knob in the center (rotate left and right). Of all the sections we are interested in "Diagnostics", in which we select the item "Monitor", going to which we will see the following:

The “Monitor” item contains the following information:

• Battery voltage
• Vehicle speed
• Is the USB device connected or not?
• Cabin temperature
• Network status
• Socket button
• Whether the instrument lighting is on or not.

To exit this menu, press the return button (located under the button with the number “5”).

In the next section "Mistakes" may contain possible errors (usually clear).

In chapter "Autotest" contains information about the performance of individual elements of the radio: AM, FM, microphone, speakers, Tweeters, BT module, CD, Power IC, Local ID.

There you can find out the model and version of your radio:

In principle, this is where we can finish considering the questions that most frequently arise among owners regarding the use of a radio in a Renault Duster.

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Based on the name, the standard head unit of a car is its radio, specially designed for a specific brand of car, taking into account its technical characteristics, design features and interior trim. Such devices are installed during the assembly of the car and are included in its basic package. As a rule, these are fairly high-quality devices made in China with only one thing, but...

What does it mean - alternative and standard radio for Renault Duster?

Neither passenger car manufacturers nor companies specializing in the production of car radio electronics have any benefit in installing modern multimedia systems or even car radios with an expanded range of functions and options in a standard car.

That is, for a standard price the buyer receives the same standard car and audio receiver. If the user is not satisfied with the set of radio functions offered to him by the manufacturer as standard, he can always buy an alternative radio with significantly increased technical functionality for some money, or purchase additional equipment connected to the player separately.

The development of such models of car radios is carried out both by car manufacturers themselves and by companies not directly related to them.

When purchasing a device labeled “made in China”, do not be alarmed. Almost all the world's leading companies, with rare exceptions, have transferred the production of their vehicles to China, where they are successfully created in compliance with all technological processes and requirements under the control of the brand's copyright holder.

All of the above also applies to alternative standard radios of the Renault Duster car.

Functionality of the Renault Duster car radio

Alternative radios to the standard head unit are equipped with the following additional functions, options and equipment:

• Operating systems: Android, WinCe;
• Large touch screen;
• GPS navigation;
• DVD player;
• FM and TV tuner;
• Bluetooth and so on.

The equipment can be controlled both from the touch display of the multimedia system (MMS) and from buttons located on the steering wheel of the car.

Autoplay codes. What are they needed for?

Renault car radios have a security identification code, which was intended by developers and manufacturers as one of the protective measures when the receiver is stolen from a car. Considering that finding out such a code is not particularly difficult for anyone (we will tell you how to do this later), this type of protection is quite controversial. But some problems for a car owner who is replacing a standard tape recorder for the first time with a standard but alternative car radio, searching for information about which Renault Duster radio has which code will be provided. Also, such information may be needed in the event that the firmware of the Renault Duster radio for some reason does not suit the car owner, needs to be reinstalled, or the player has been disconnected from the car’s power supply system, even for a short period of time.

Where can I find out the precode for Renault Duster radio?

You can do this in several ways:

1. Consult the manufacturer's instructions supplied with your audio equipment.
2. Find the code for the Renault Duster radio (only for factory equipment). Typically, manufacturers duplicate (in relation to the technical passport) the code with a sticker or stencil inscription, which can be located in the glove box (glove compartment) or in the luggage compartment under the mat.
3. Read this code on the back panel of the car radio itself.
4. Find out for yourself. By simultaneously pressing buttons 1 and 6 on the radio when the radio is turned on, after holding them, the required code will appear on the display of the device.

The precode for a Renault radio (like any other car) is the serial number. Assigned to the device upon release.

It consists of one letter and three numbers.

This concerns the precode - the first step towards unlocking or flashing the Renault Duster car player.

Obtaining an unlock code for a Renault radio with navigation for firmware

The number of cipher recognition options has been reduced to three.

• Those. device passport;
• Official dealer of automotive equipment (yours, of course);
• Recognition on your own, through a code generator (calculator) program.

Having skipped the first two options due to their obviousness, we immediately move on to the code generator.

To do this, you need to find the source program. The next step is a simple registration on the selected site, which will not take much time.

Then enter the precode in the window that opens and click the “generate” icon. We write down the code that appears on the screen for future use.

Applying an unlock code

Knowing this code, you can update (flash) the navigation program, external cameras, change individual parameters of the acoustic system, brightness, monitor resolution, and so on. But to do this you need to add it to the memory of the Renault Duster car player.

This is done as follows. Using sensors (buttons) in the request that appears on the screen - a code and a 4-digit pass, button 1 - the first digit of the code, 2 - the second. And so on until the complete (four-digit) set. To fix the code in the device’s memory, press and hold the number 6 for a few seconds.

After the radio has accepted the code, a corresponding message will appear on the display and a signal will sound.

Your device is ready for use or reconfiguration.

To avoid repeating all operations to find the precode and unlock code for the device, we recommend writing it down and storing it in an accessible place. We also inform you that if you repeatedly enter code characters incorrectly, the car radio is automatically blocked for some time.

Video instructions for finding and working with the Renault Duster radio code calculator.