Multimedia System Control Module -J650- OVERVIEW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Multimedia System Control Module -J650- OVERVIEW
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Analog audio (via the AUX IN input) and digital audio (via the USB or iPod input) can be played on the radio or radio/radio-navigation system via the Multimedia System Control Module -J650-. Devices that are connected digitally can be operated through the radio/RNS. ID3 tags and titles are also displayed in the radio/RNS display.

The Multimedia System Control Module -J650- has USB and iPod connections that can be used for audio input (AUX IN). A specific adapter cable is used to connect the mobile device to the USB or iPod interface on the Multimedia System Control Module -J650-.

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Fig 1: Multimedia System Control Module -J650- Overview
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  1. Sound System
  2. Radio/RNS
  3. Multifunction Steering Wheel
  4. CAN Bus
  5. LF Wire
    • External Audio Source Connection -R199-
  6. External Audio Source Connection -R199-
  7. Adapter Wire
    • One for each device being connected
  8. Input Devices
    • MP3 player
    • Memory sticks
    • iPod
  9. Multimedia System Control Module -J650-
  10. Voltage Supply
    • Terminal 30/31
  11. LF Wire
    • Multimedia System Control Module -J650- for the radio/RNS

Component location Multimedia System Control Module -J650-

Fig 2: Locating Multimedia System Control Module
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The Multimedia System Control Module -J650- -1- is inside the glove compartment.

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