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1. INTRODUCTION

The Dension Gateway 500S lets you connect your USB flash drive, iPod

and iPhone to your original car radio, providing music playback and menu

based control through your vehicle’s entertainment system, using the

original controls of the car stereo.

Package contents

► Gateway 500S device
► Power cable
► Connector port
► Optical cable kit (MOST™)
► Zip ties

2. SUPPORTED AUDIO DEVICES

USB

► USB stick and external hard drive with one partition
►

File system:

FAT32

►

Storage capacity:

up to 320 GB music content

►

Music format:

MP3 and WAV

iPod and iPhone devices with the 30-pin connector

require the optional Dension “30-pin Dock cable”

(IPDC1GW)

► iPod (4th generation)
► iPod Nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generations)
► iPod Mini
► iPod Photo 4G
► iPod Video 5G
► iPod Classic
► iPod Touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations)
► iPhone (3G, 4G)

iPod and iPhone devices with Lightning connector can

be used through Lightning-USB cable (not included)

3. THE MAIN MENU
OF THE GATEWAY

Before you start, please check that your iPod or iPhone is up-to-date. You

can get the latest firmware updates via iTunes or the settings menu on your

device. If you use a USB device, please check the above mentioned

requirements.

Summary of Contents for 500S

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL FOR GATEWAY 500S ...

Page 2: ...20 GB music content Music format MP3 and WAV iPod and iPhone devices with the 30 pin connector require the optional Dension 30 pin Dock cable IPDC1GW iPod 4th generation iPod Nano 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th and 6th generations iPod Mini iPod Photo 4G iPod Video 5G iPod Classic iPod Touch 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th generations iPhone 3G 4G iPod and iPhone devices with Lightning connector can be used through Ligh...

Page 3: ...he original user interface of the iPod remains active i e the click wheel still works so you can use it for browsing as normal In this mode the ID3 tag info will not be displayed time counter is not synchronized and only iPod UI will appear on the screen iPod GW The click wheel or the touch screen iPhone iPod touch is disabled iPod displays the currently played song information except on touch and...

Page 4: ...on you will need to press the CD button after this Connect your iPod or USB storage to the Gateway It will start playing the first song on the device In case the Gateway was in use earlier the music will continue playing from your iPod or USB from where it stopped previously When switching off the radio the playback will stop and the source device will go on standby Accessing the menu The menu of ...

Page 5: ...ing the last connected music source automatically These sources can be GW AUX The analogue Aux input of the Gateway No control function is available AUX can be used if Connector port is connected iPod UI The playback is controlled via iPod iPod GW The playback is controlled from the Gateway device in this case the iPod controls get disabled USB The playback is controlled from the Gateway DAB radio...

Page 6: ...ist will be refreshed The existing favorites list remains unchanged Service following The device has service following support so the currently played station might be available even after moving from the area where the station was originally broadcasted on a different frequency Settings menu Here you can modify the basic Gateway settings in order to personalize it for your needs and make it work ...

Page 7: ... a song is selected in the menu Selecting the music source In the Source menu you can select between the available music sources Please note The Gateway starts playing from the last connected music source automatically These sources can be GW AUX The analogue Aux input of the Gateway No control function is available AUX can be used if Connector port is connected iPod UI The playback is controlled ...

Page 8: ...te When travelling frequently between different locations it is recommended to rescan all the stations since the items in the previously saved list might not be available anymore After the scanning only the All stations list will be refreshed The existing favorites list remains unchanged Service following The device has service following support so the currently played station might be available e...

Page 9: ...you need push the LIST button on the head unit and then you can move the cursor by rotating the right side rotary knob If you push the knob you can select a menu element To see the information of the currently played song you need to select the Now Playing menu which you can reach with the BACK button The device jumps to Now Playing mode automatically after a certain time or when a song is selecte...

Page 10: ...the list DAB scan If you select this option the device will do a full DAB scan and then start playing the first available station in alphabetical order Please note When travelling frequently between different locations it is recommended to rescan all the stations since the items in the previously saved list might not be available anymore After the scanning only the All stations list will be refres...

Page 11: ...way you need to select Disc 6 with the numerical buttons of the head unit After you reach the Gateway menu you can navigate between menu options by pressing the Next or Previous track buttons You can select the actual menu if you press and hold the Next track or Seek buttons for 3 seconds To see information on the currently played song you need to select the Now Playing menu by selecting Disc 1 wi...

Page 12: ...ing DAB Optional DAB G accessory is required After the DAB radio source is selected you will see the DAB Stations menu in the main menu of the Gateway Here you can find the following options All stations Here you can find all the available stations based on the previous scan Favourites Your favourite DAB stations By pressing and holding the fast forward button for 3 seconds while listening to a st...

Page 13: ...played by the Gateway About In this menu you can check the current firmware version of the Gateway and the connected accessories Please note After changing settings you need to turn the Gateway off completely in order to load the system with the new settings For your information some settings e g volume don t require restart 11 OPERATION IN AUDI FIRST STEPS Switch on your car radio and push the CD...

Page 14: ... GW AUX The analogue Aux input of the Gateway No control function is available AUX can be used if Connector port is connected iPod UI The playback is controlled via iPod iPod GW The playback is controlled from the Gateway device in this case the iPod controls get disabled USB The playback is controlled from the Gateway DAB radio After selecting this source you will be able to listen and manage dig...

Page 15: ...ons since the items in the previously saved list might not be available anymore After the scanning only the All stations list will be refreshed The existing favorites list remains unchanged Service following The device has service following support so the currently played station might be available even after moving from the area where the station was originally broadcasted on a different frequenc...

Page 16: ...rresponsible usage of these handheld devices Dension reserves the right to modify its products or specifications without prior notice 13 WARRANTY Dension devices carry a one year limited warranty that protects you from defects in material and workmanship of products sold by Dension or its authorized distributors and retailers Dension does not warrant any installation work or assume liability for a...

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