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Aisin AW Multimedia Station

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-01-01

Manufacturer
Aisin AW
Model / source grouping
RNS-JP3
Device type
auto
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

Capabilities above are source-stated. USB transfer direction, software requirements and regional variants need separate checks.

Manuals & documentation

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Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Aisin AW Multimedia Station”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.

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Name RNS-JP3
Manufacturer Aisin AW
Released 2004/05
Device type auto
Recorder Player
MDLP Yes
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio Yes
Dimensions W 179 X H 110 X D 159Mmm
Weight 3.3kg
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) Not recorded
Voltage 12
Power cable Not recorded
Price (launch) Not recorded
¥230 000
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Inputs CD
Outputs Speaker amplifier
Control Not recorded

VW Multimedia Station - RNS-JP3 found in "Polo," "Golf Wagon," and "Bora" and later others such as the Passat

VW Part# 3B0 035 191 F

Supports DVD-Rom only for GPS use (no video playback), though it can play audio CD's. Has a Broadcast TV Tuner.

Translated from a Russian blog about installing the unit in a MKIV Jetta: "I wired the can from 8 and 9 pins of the mafon, to 8 and 9 pins (CAN COMFORT) of the green tidy pad. Everything worked, but not immediately, first it was necessary to disable MultiMFA. The backlight and display of information on the screen have earned …"

Specs:

  • VHF: 1-12, UHF: 13-62
  • Screen type: TFT thin film transistor
  • Screen size: 5.8inch wide (16:9) 127.2 x 71.8 x 150mm
  • Pixels:280,800 (vertical 234 x horizontal 1200)
  • Operating temp: -20C ~ +65C

CD:

  • THD 0.3% (1khz, 0dB, 0.5W output)
  • S/N: 80dB
  • Dynamic range: 72dB (1khz)

MD:

  • THD 0.3% (1khz, 0dB, 0.5W output)
  • SN:85dB (1khz)

FM/AM:

  • FM: 76-90MHz (FM 12dB (IHF)) Frequency response: 30~15,000Hz. Stereo Separation: 35dB (1kHz)
  • AM: 522-1629kHz (AM22uV SN: 20dB)

Common:

  • Rated output: 15W x 4 (1khz, 142) (EIAJ)
  • Maximum output: 20W x 4 (14.4V)
  • 4ohm
  • DC 13.2V (10-16V)
  • Current consumption: 1Watt x 4 outputs approx 5A
  • Max current consumption: 10A

Content adapted from: response.jp 2001 announcement for a different unit that may or may not have MD

Manuals

Repair / Mods

Russian blog detailing adding a reverse camera, android auto video input and bluetooth using the special connector

Photos

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    Installed in a Volkswagen MKIV Jetta/Golf:

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      Additional specifications and references
      Web MdNo (not NetMD)
      Manualother
      RegionJapan