Gateway Lite
iPod, USB
User Manual
v.1.2
GWL-9221-2
1.
I
NTRODUCTION
The Dension Gateway Lite
is an easy to use multime-
dia adapter that enables music playback on your
vehicle’s entertainment system from several sources.
Control playback using the buttons of the car stereo.
Gateway Lite is designed for cars without text display
(except for BMW and some Toyota models), there-
fore the control feature set is limited (track skipping
and USB folder browsing).
Supported Audio devices
USB:
Flash Memory and Hard Disk Drive (USB 1.1 or
higher)
File System:
FAT16 or FAT32
Storage capacity:
up to 64GB
music content
Music Format: MP3, WMA (except for DRM protect-
ed, WMA-lossless, WMA-Pro) and WAV
iPods
1
:
iPod (4th generation)
iPod nano (1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
, 4
th
, 5
th
and 6
th
generation)
iPod mini
iPod Photo 4G
iPod Video 5G
iPod Classic
iPod touch (1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
and 4
th
generation)
iPhones
1
:
iPhone 4S, 4
iPhone 3GS, 3G
1
These require an optional iPod connection cable (IPDC1GW).
Devices supported using an optional Lightning
Adapter (LIA1GW0):
iPhone 5S, 5C, 5
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod nano (7th generation)
These require an optional Lightning Cable (original
Apple or IPLC1GW) or 'iPhone 5 cradle' (IP5LCRU or
IP5LCRP). Also supported via a genuine ‘Lightning to
30-pin adapter’ and an iPod dock cable (IPDC1GW).
2.
G
ETTING STARTED
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 requirements.
3.
O
PERATION
Switch ON your car radio and select the ‘CD changer’
source. This is usually done by pressing the
CDC or CD
button
, or pressing the CD button twice. If in doubt
consult the audio section of your car’s manual.
Connect your iPod or USB drive to the Gateway. The
first file on the device starts to play. If the Gateway
has been used earlier, music will play from your
iPod
or USB from the point last played.
If both are con-
nected, the last used source will continue to play.
Switching off the radio (or the ignition) will
stop
playback and put the devices connected to standby.
If neither the iPod nor a USB drive is connected
‘
CD5/Track99’
is displayed with the counter running.
4.
SOURCES
a) iPod
Two operation modes are available:
iPod User Interface (iPod UI)
iPod Gateway Interface (iPod GW)
In
iPod UI mode
the original user interface of the
iPod
remains active
(i.e. the click wheel still works) so
you can use it for browsing normally.
During playback the Radio displays CD5. The shown
track numbers and time counter are not synchro-
nized with the iPod.
We recommend the use of this
mode if you want original iPod functionality.
In
iPod GW mode
the click wheel or the touch screen
is
disabled
2
, the iPod displays the currently played
song information. (On iPod touch and iPhone the
‘Accessory attached’ message will be displayed only.)
iPod playback control
is
possible
only from the car
stereo
(Head Unit or steering wheel). In this mode
the track number and the time is displayed on the
radio display (Radio dependent).
2
Please note that on iPod touch and iPhone running iOS 6 or
newer the ‘GW mode’ does not disable UI control or normal
display.
CD buttons have the following functions in
different
iPod modes
:
CD#
iPod GW
iPod UI
CD1
1
st
playlist
-
CD2
2
nd
playlist
-
CD3
3
rd
playlist
-
CD4
4
th
playlist
-
CD5
Play All
parking disc
CD6
Set iPod UI mode
Set iPod GW mode
During Playback
you can select
next or previous
playlist
by
pressing the FF or REW
( / ) function
button on the Head Unit (device dependent).
Dension also offers an optional dash-mount cradle to
dock your iPod safely (not included).
The iPod is being charged while connected to Gate-
way Lite (including Lightning Adapter connection).
USB
If a USB drive is connected
,
the Gateway
will start
playing back
in ‘Play All’ mode. If the Gateway has
been used earlier, music will play from your
USB
drive
from the point last played
.
You can choose Folders (assigned in alphabetically
order) stored in the root directory
by using the CD
selection buttons.
CD#
Function
CD1
1st Folder
CD2
2nd Folder
CD3
3rd Folder
CD4
4th Folder
CD5
Play All
CD6
unused disc
During playback the Radio displays ‘CD’ and
the track
number with the time elapsed of the current track
(Radio dependent). When CD1 through CD4 is select-
ed, you can jump to the next or previous subfolder
using the FF/REW ( / ) buttons. In ‘Play All’ mode
all Folders/Subfolders can be reached and selected
using the FF or REW function buttons.
Tips and Tricks:
You can easily define how the CD selection buttons
are assigned by naming the Folders as:
1-Rock, 2-
Blues, 3-Pop, etc. as shown below:
Depending on the capacity of the USB drive building
the database may take some time. During this pro-
cess you may not have access to your music, so we
recommend the Gateway Indexer Software to speed
up the indexing procedure. It can be downloaded
from
http://www.dension.com/sites/default/ files/windows-
utility/gatewayindexer.zip
When changing the music content
on your USB
drive, it is
highly recommended to delete the index
files
(GW_DBx.BIN) from the root folder.
5.
E
NABLING
T
EXT
D
ISPLAY
Gateway Lite is designed for cars without text display
– except for compatible BMW and Toyota models.
When installing the device in a BMW, the text (song
info) can be displayed on several screens (Radio, MID
or Navigation) and it has to be set after the Gateway
installation. In order to activate text display mode
you need to enter the
Text selector mode
:
•
Turn
the
Radio ON
and select the Gateway (CD-
Changer)
•
Disconnect all devices from the Gateway and
wait
until ‘
Disc 1/Track99’
appears
•
Keep the
FF
(Fast Forward) button
pressed
for
at least
10 seconds
, then
release.
The display
turns to ‘Disc 1/Track 01’ within 3 seconds (Text
selector mode)
•
Press the
Next
track button ( ) to toggle
Tracks
02 through 04
to set the screen mode
•
Please note:
Track 01 is the non-Text Mode
•
After setting the appropriate mode,
press FF
(
– Fast Forward)
to confirm
. Pressing the
REW ( – Rewind) button will exit the Text se-
lector cancelling all changes
•
If the text selection procedure was correct
AUX
GW
will appear on the display
Please note:
Text display is possible on some Toyota
radios as well. Press “DISP”, “TXT” or “TEXT” button
on the radio to activate it.
6.
D
ISCLAIMER AND
W
ARRANTY
Disclaimer
If your car’s electrical system begins to behave errati-
cally, please disconnect the Gateway Lite device
physically immediately and have it checked by your
installer or an automotive electronics professional.
Dension and its authorized distributors and retailers
are not liable for any incidental consequential or
indirect damages or loss and do not assume liability
for any diagnostic fees.
The use of handheld devices while driving may be
subject to government legislation. Please ensure that
your use of the Dension device complies with appli-
cable traffic laws. Dension does not assume liability
for any events resulting from the illegal or irresponsi-
ble use of handheld devices while driving.
Dension reserves the right to modify its products or
specifications without prior notice.
Warranty
Dension devices carry a one-year limited warranty
that protects you from defects in material and work-
manship of products sold by Dension or its author-
ized distributors and retailers. Dension does not
warrant any installation work or assume liability for
any damage caused due to negligence, improper
installation or operation. For warranty claims, proof
of purchase is required
Update and Support
If you need further assistance in using your Dension
Smartlink, please contact your local supplier or visit
www.dension.com
and click on ‘
Support
’.
Please check
the download section
for the latest
firmware version and product documentation of your
Gateway device, as these may provide additional
features or easier use of the product.
