Dension ice Link Plus User manual

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Car integration kit for iPod

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Introduction
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Exercise good judgment and keep your eyes on the
road at all times!
from Dension is a vehicle-specific kit that
enables iPod control by emulating an external CD
changer and connects directly to the back of the car
radio (or entertainment control box) or to pre-wired
factory harnesses. This hard-wired solution delivers
CD-quality audio and safe control of the iPod from the
vehicle’s entertainment system controls. Device
provides also a standard video output to watch iPod
movies on the car entertainment system if available.
This feature requires a 5 generation (video) iPod.
supports the 3 and 4 generation, Photo,
mini, nano and the 5 generation (video) iPod models.
This manual assumes that is already
installed in your vehicle. For assistance with installation
please refer to the installation guide.
Regarding the general use of iPod, iTunes and your car’s
entertainment system please consult the related
operating manuals.
If you need any assistance in using this product, please
contact your supplier or visit ,
where you find comprehensive and up to date
Knowledge Base support on FAQs, Trouble Shooting,
error messages, etc.
In order to get the best technical support and keep you
up to date on latest Dension product information, please
register your ice>Link Plus at
Do not allow the Apple iPod to distract you from driving!
Only operate the unit when stationary or ask passengers
to operate it for you.
Neither Dension Audio Systems, nor Apple Computer,
Inc, its regional offices, distributors or resellers accept
any responsibility for any damage or injury as a result of
using with the iPod !
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Getting started
Is your iPod up-to-date?
Study your Radio Manual!
Setup ice>Link Plus
Before you start, please check your iPod firmware, and
make sure it is upgraded to the latest version available
on .
Dension only guarantees proper ice>Link functionality
with the latest version of iPod firmware.
We recommend that you set up playlists on the iPod for
easier navigation of music with the car radio or steering
wheel controls.
Please study the owner’s manual for your radio. This
guide cannot provide detailed and specific support
regarding the various system specific features, like:
Source selection (CD-changer mode)
Disc selection
Fast Forward and Rewind
Repeat, Random (aka Shuffle or Mix), Scan
Display and CD-Text configuration options,
automatic scroll, etc.
To get maximum performance from your ice>Link
installation it is strongly recommended to set up key
options during first use. You can set the following
features:
Volume
iPod charging mode
Disc selection method on the car radio
Language
Please consider your application and change factory
settings as necessary.
See details in chapter.
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General Operation
Connect the iPod to the via the docking
cable or by inserting it into the active cradle – depending
on your choice at purchase.
Turn on the radio and select
CD Changer as the source.
The iPod will start to play the
previously played song.
To confirm logo and warning
just press Next Track on
the radio.
Deselecting the CD Changer source or switching off the
radio will pause the iPod first then turn it off
automatically after few minutes.
During playback the Track
number and Elapsed Time
data is transferred to the
radio display, while the song
information (Album, Artist,
Track Name) and playback
status appears on the iPod screen surrounded by the
iPod user interface header and footer.
The “OK to Disconnect” message indicates that you
may disconnect the iPod at any time.
Track number on the radio is limited to 2 digits; the
iPod track number is always truncated as such.
ice>Link Plus can provides ID3 information to certain
car radio brands. Please check the list at
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radio you can see artist and song information on the
radio as well. “Disc name” data is not supported.
Most factory radios cannot display ID3 information
even though they have a good display and can
display RDS messages in FM mode. This is because
the manufacturers have not implemented CD-Text
functions.
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Playback, selection of music
Repeat, Random and Scan
Operating modes
During playback the
functions work as you would expect.
If your car radio supports repeat, random and scan, you
may select/deselect Repeat, Random and Scan
functions. Mode indicators are shown on iPod display
as follows:
Repeat iPod is set to repeat mode
Random iPod is set to random mode
Scan iPod plays 10 sec of a song, than skip t
the next one.
Press key to revert to normal play
If car radio does not support above features, use the
iPod to set random or repeat mode, before you connect
it to
Changing modes on iPod while not connected to
may not be recognized automatically by
the head unit.
ice>Link Plus has two operating modes:
Both User Interfaces have their benefits. You can select
either at any time to best fit your application and current
needs. Please see section
on how to change the User Interface mode.
Next Back Fast Forward
Rewind
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(default) iPod User Interface
No control on iPod keys Full control on iPod
Extended radio or steering
wheel control (including IPod
content browsing and Menu)
Enhanced radio or steering
wheel control
iPod displays song information
(and menu)
Time counter and track
information on radio
iPod displays standard content
No time counter and track
information
ID3 information on radio
(if supported) No ID3 information
Text Display on car display area
(if supported) No Text Display
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iPod User Interface
Video playback
AUX mode
For faster selection of music the first five playlists (in
alphabetical order) may be activated directly by
selecting Discs 1-5. (Hint: Prefix your playlists with
numbers to get them associated with the desired direct
access button, eg. 1Rock, 2Pop, 3Classic, etc.)
In this mode original iPod control functions are not
affected, keys and display work as usual.
Additionally to the basic playback controls the following
extra features are available using the car radio buttons:
Select the relevant Disc# first then use FF or RW to
activate a control function. In case of repeated use of a
function or it’s pair selection of the same Disc# is not
necessary, use FF/RW only.
In the iPod User Interface mode the displayed track
number and elapsed time is irrelevant and not related to
played track.
Select (or Disc#5 if your head unit can control
only five CD’s) to return to the Dension User Interface.
Video playback on a 5 generation iPod requires the
iPod User Interface operating mode.
When you disconnect the iPod, ice>Link Plus goes
automatically to AUX mode. (Head unit displays
Track#99, time counter circulates from 1 to 9).
Disc#6
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Change random mode
Change repeat mode
Next Playlist
Previous Playlist
Next Chapter
Previous Chapter
Next Album
Previous Album
Access
Disc#2 + FF
Disc#2 + RW
Disc#3 + FF
Disc#3 + RW
Disc#4 + FF
Disc#4 + RW
Disc#5 + FF
Disc#5 + RW
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ice>Link Plus Menu
Accessing iPod User Interface
The ice>Link Plus Menu gives you a comprehensive
feature set in order to maximise the use of the iPod in
your car.
After 30 seconds of inactivity will exit this
Menu automatically.
functions may
have different interpretation in different cars. Please
consult the operating manual of your car’s
entertainment system to learn the exact details.
If you prefer direct control of your iPod via it’s front panel
keys and display please select this option by activating
FF. The display will instruct you:
When you disconnect the iPod the original iPod user
Interface will be restored after a few seconds. If you
wait 10 seconds and then reinsert the iPod,
will retain iPod user interface mode so you can
control the iPod directly from its keypad.
To return to Dension User Interface mode select Disc#6
and wait for the Dension logo. Please note, that re-
establishing data connection with the iPod may take up
Buttons my be different on certain head units. If you
experience problem please consult your dealer or visit
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Disc select / Next / Back / FF / REW
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Main Menu Options
Enter the Menu select
Navigate and scroll in Menu
Select the highlighted option
Return to the previous level
Exit the Menu select
Disc#6
Next/Previous track
Fast Forward (FF)
Rewind (RW)
Disc#1-5
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to 20 seconds. If the connection still fails, please
disconnect iPod and power cycle the radio.
In iPod User Interface mode no information is
transmitted to the radio so your radio’s track timer and
counter or CD-Text display will not give valid values.
ice>Link Plus supports direct access to the first 5
playlists stored on the iPod by selecting Disc#1-5.
More playlists (as many as you like) or the overall
content of your iPod can be selected in the ice>Link
Menu’s playlist browser.
Entering the browser you can navigate and scroll with
the Next / Back functions, and start the highlighted
playlist with FF.
Selecting the name of your iPod starts playing all the
songs stored on the iPod.
iPod and iTunes may generate some standard
playlist items such as On-the-go, Recently Played,
Top 25 Most Played, 60’s Music, etc. For a tutorial on
how to create playlists please visit:
If the first playlist is empty then you will hear no music
until a playlist with songs is selected.
Browsing a large music on
the iPod can take some time!
We’ve assumed, that users
may
Store entire albums on iPod
Organise playlist by styles and favourites, or
Frequently listen to iPod in shuffle mode
Playlists
AlbumPlay
Notes:
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If so, AlbumPlay is a great feature for adding more
control to your in-car listening:
If you hear a song that you like and want to hear every
song from that album just select AlbumPlay. All songs
from that album will be played in sequence.
The iPod will stop playing when the end of the Album is
reached. To resume playing the album please select
another playlist.
ice>Link Setup Menu allows
you to set the iPod to best
suit your car, radio specific
environment, and your
personal preferences. Enter this submenu by activating
FF.
You can select your preferred language by repeated
activation of FF function.
You can select your preferred iPod charging option by
repeated activation of FF function.
charges iPod while playing only
charges iPod while playing, plus 2hrs extended
charge fter radio is turned off
never charges iPod
the iPod may eventually deplete its
battery reserves in this mode. If this occurs, you
will have to charge it from a separate power
source before you can alter the charge control
option in the Menu.
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Charging
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