Short History
Some RNS-510 units have trouble copying maps from a DVD to the internal HDD, most of the time due to the improper DVD disc – bad quality, incorrect burning speed – or due to the internal optical unit being dirty and having trouble accessing the disc. In such cases, with some basic technical knowledge and with the help of this tool, the RNS-510 unit can be tricked into copying the maps from the SD Card directly.
Requirements
- RNS-510 – European model – with firmware version
39xx
or higher; - Windows XP/Vista/7 or higher (32-Bit/64-Bit), Mac OS X 10.6 or higher, Unix/Linux (32-Bit/64-Bit);
- Oracle Java installed, version
1.8
1; - A valid ISO image file (ISO9660) with the maps (see supported versions below);
- An SD Card, 8 GB minimum, FAT32 formatted. Use full format, default allocation size and give the card a name when formatting;
- A normal blank CD+R/DVD+R needed for the firmware that will effectively copy the maps from the SD Card to HDD;
- MapsTool v3
Supported Maps2
Europe
Version | Western Europe | Eastern Europe |
---|---|---|
V17 | CD_8557 (2019Q1) |
CD_8555 (2019Q1) |
V16 | CD_8536 (2018Q1) |
NA |
V15 | CD_8515 (2017Q1) |
NA |
V14 | CD_8477 (2016Q1) |
NA |
V13 | CD_8318 (2015Q1) |
CD_8316 (2015Q1) |
V12 | CD_8195 (2014Q1) |
CD_8196 (2014Q1) |
V11 | CD_8117 (2013Q3) |
CD_8129 (2013Q3) |
V10 | CD_8048 (2013Q1) |
CD_8049 (2013Q1) |
Unsupported working Maps2
North America
- V10,
CD_8246
(2015Q1) - V9,
CD_8213
(2014Q1) - V7,
CD_8050
(2013Q3)
Australia & New Zeeland
- V8,
CD_8207
(2014Q1) - V7,
CD_8035
(2013Q1) - V6,
CD_7920
(2012Q1)
Simple usage
- Check that you have the correct Java version installed by typing
java -version
in a console window; - Start the tool and select a valid maps ISO file;
- Select the destination directory;
- Press the Build button, wait for the build to finish and then check the destination directory;
- Copy the files from the destination directory to an SD Card (except for the
XX_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso
file); - Burn a CD/DVD with the generated
XX_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso
file; - Go to your vehicle insert the SD Card, the CD/DVD, restart the RNS-510 unit in the Software Upgrade Mode and proceed with the installation.
Copy the maps from SD Card to RNS-510 unit
In this example we will copy the maps version V16, CD_8536
– Western Europe, 2018 maps from SD Card to your RNS-510 unit.
⚠️ Make sure you meet the requirements before continuing
Step 1 - On your computer
-
Start MapsTool, select a valid maps ISO (in the Maps Info tab you can check the selected maps details). In this step we assume that the selected file name is
CD_8536.iso
(can be any name, this is just an example); -
Select the destination directory.
⚠️ You can select directly the SD Card but in this case, please note that the build process might take a lot longer, depending on the SD Card speed;
-
Press Build button and wait for the build process to finish;
-
When the build is complete, you will find in the destination directory the following directories and files:
Item Type Info MAPS
directory Contains maps index file hddfiles.log
MAPSDVD
directory Full maps content welcome.mp3
file Test sound file EU_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso
file MapsTool firmware image -
Copy
MAPS
,MAPSDVD
andwelcome.mp3
to your SD Card. If at previous step 2 you have selected the SD Card as the destination, you can skip this step; -
Insert a blank CD/DVD and burn the
EU_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso
ISO using the slowest burn speed available (recommended 2x speed and Track-at-Once method).
Take the SD Card and the MapsTool firmware CD/DVD to your vehicle.
Step 2 - On the RNS-510 unit of your car
⚠️ Make sure the engine is OFF and the key is NOT in the ignition
-
Power on the unit and insert the SD Card into it. Make sure you can hear the short
welcome.mp3
playing – that means the SD Card is OK; -
Restart the unit in Software Upgrade Mode by pressing
SETUP + EJECT + MIC (INFO)
buttons; -
Wait ~20 seconds and insert the burned firmware CD/DVD –
EU_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso
– into the RNS-510 unit; -
The unit will restart and will display a message about the upgrade/copy process. Confirm upgrade and wait;
-
The unit will start to copy the maps from the SD Card to the HDD. Usually this takes ~60 min;
ℹ️ The copy process displays all the time 31% complete, so don’t panic, just wait ~60 min. If something goes wrong, see the troubleshooting section.
-
When the copy is complete, the unit will restart and display a success message. After that, it will eject the firmware DVD and the new maps will be available on your unit;
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Make a small donation to show your appreciation for the tool and support further development (optional).
FAQ
Question | Answer |
---|---|
What media should I use for the XX_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso ISO? |
Some people manage to use MapsTool firmware with a CD-R/CD+R. Other only with a DVD-R/DVD+R. Try with both until you succeed. |
What is the minimum RNS-510 version? | The new maps (ex.: versions V13, V14 and V15 for Europe) require 3 partitions on the RNS-510 unit’s HDD. Make sure your unit has at least firmware version 39xx or higher installed. |
What is the recommended RNS-510 version? | The recommended version is firmware version 5238 by josi. |
I have a DVD with XX_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso . Do I need another one when a new map version is available? |
No. You can reuse your XX_sd_to_hdd_fw.iso DVD. |
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Solution |
---|---|
Error: Software Download – Source activated, searching for SWL image |
(1) Restart the unit and retry the copy process. (2) If the unit does not start or displays errors or the same message again, use the |
Error: Software Loading error (xxxx) |
(1) Use a good quality DVD+R/DVD-R (avoid CD or RW media) and burn it at slowest speeds possible (1x or 2x) using Track-at-Once method. Activate the verification of the disc after burn. (2) Restart the unit and retry the copy process. (3) If the unit does not start or displays errors, use the |
The unit is stuck at 31% for too long (more than 60 minutes) |
(1) Restart the unit and retry the copy process. Make sure that your car battery is fully charged. (2) Use the |
Copy from SD Card is complete with no error message but the maps are still not available |
(1) When copying from the SD Card, sometimes the unit has trouble copying all the files. To fix this, when the RNS-510 unit restarts and displays the Please Insert the Navigation DVDmessage, insert the original (dual layer) navigation DVD into the unit as suggested. If you don’t have it, you will need to burn the maps ISO file to a dual layer DVD. Leave it in the unit for maximum 5 minutes. The unit will copy the missing files (should not take more than a few minutes) and will inform you that you can safely remove the DVD when done. (2) Sometimes, reinstalling the exact same firmware that you have on your RNS-510 unit will also fix this issue. (3) Some people had success by installing the 5238 firmware after this message. |
For any other problems and further questions, please use the RNS-510 forums.
Other Resources
RNS-510 MapsTool forums threadAll available firmware for RNS-510RNS-510 - Software Recovery CD- The Official ImgBurn Website (Windows)
Disclaimer
⚠️ USE THIS TOOL AT YOUR OWN RISK! MapsTool is a workaround. The proper way to install the maps is to use the original dual layer DVD.