Dension Gateway Blue User manual

Gateway Blue
iPod, USB, Bluetooth
User Manual
v.1.1
GBL-9202-2
1. I NTRODUCTION
Gateway Blue enables music playback from a
USB storage or iPod through your vehicle’s
entertainment system, using the buttons of the
car stereo for basic control.
This device also offers Bluetooth connectivity for
music streaming (via A2DP) and handsfree
mobile call handling via the original buttons of the
Head Unit (Radio).
Gateway Blue is designed to give easy to
manage control, in cars where it is not possible
to display text, therefore visualizing song
information or browsing music content is not
possible.
Supported Audio devices
USB: Flash Memory and Hard Disk Drive
(UBS1.1 and higher)
File System: FAT16 or FAT32
Storage capacity: up to 250 GB
Music Format: MP3, WMA and WAV, OGG
iPod (4
th
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
and 3
rd
generation)
iPhone, iPhone 3G / 3Gs & iPhone 4G
* Requires an optional iPod connection cable or
cradle
In this manual the following conventions describe
the buttons of your car entertainment system:
•Next/Back: Next and Previous track
•FF/REW: Fast Forward and Rewind
•Random: Random, Mix or Shuffle
Please refer to the manual of your car audio
system for specific details of operation. Gateway
Blue needs to be installed and configured
correctly for your vehicle. For assistance with
installation, please refer to the Installation Guide
2. G ETTING STARTED
Before you start, please check that your iPod is
up to date. You can get the latest iPod firmware
updates via iTunes.
3. O PERATION
Switch on your car radio and select CD changer
as 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 instruction manual.
Connect your iPod or USB storage to the
Gateway. It will start playing the first song on the
device. In case the Gateway has been in use
earlier, music will play from your iPod or USB
from the point they last played. If both are
connected the USB will be the active source.
Switching off the car or the radio will stop
playback and put the source devices to stand-by.
Next/Back, FF/REW and Random/Repeat/Scan
buttons work as expected.
If neither the iPod nor USB storage is connected
then CD1/Track99 is displayed and the time
counter is just counting up.
iPod
The original user interface of the iPod remains
active (i.e. the click wheel still works) so you can
use it for browsing as normal. The effects of the
CD buttons (disc selector) on the iPod are:
CD#
Function
CD1 previous playlist
CD2 next playlist
CD3 unused disc
CD4 unused disc
CD5 unused disc
CD6 unused disc
During playback the Radio displays CD1. The
shown track numbers and time counter are not
synchronized with the iPod.
Dension also offers an optional dash-mount
cradle to dock your iPod safely (not included).
The iPod is charged while connected to Gateway
Blue.
USB
When the USB storage is inserted anytime, the
Gateway will start Play_All on the whole content.
If the USB was used and connected earlier the
Gateway will continue the playing from the last
played point.
You can choose Folders (assigned in
alphabetically order) stored in the root directory
by using the CD selection buttons.
CD#
Function
CD1 previous folder
CD2 next folder
CD3 1
st
directory
CD4 2
nd
directory
CD5 3
rd
directory
CD6 unused disc
During playback the Radio displays CD and
Track numbers and the elapsed time of the
actual song.
Tips and Tricks:
•You can easily define how the CD selection
buttons get assigned by naming the Folders
or Playlists as: 3-Rock, 4-Blues, 5-Latin,
etc.
•If you want to listen to the whole content of
a USB storage again in Play_All mode, just
remove it during playback, and re-insert it
after a few seconds. Play_All will start
again.
4. H ANDSFREE OPTION
Connecting a phone
Pair the phone to the Gateway from your phone’s
Bluetooth menu. Select the Bluetooth option on
your phone (usually in tools or settings) search
for available devices, select Gateway Blue and
enter 0000 for connection. When a phone is
connected you can see the connection status on
the phone screen. Your device is now paired and
will automatically connect each time you return to
the car. If the reconnecting procedure was not
successful the Gateway tries to reconnect
automatically in every 3 minutes.

Receiving, Making Phone calls and dialing
When you receive an incoming call in Gateway
mode (CD-Changer mode), the music gets
muted and the ringing tone is directed to the
speakers (phone dependent). Please wait till
‘Track 02” appears on the radio display (which
means the Handsfree profile is activated) then
press the Next track button to pick the phone up.
You can hang up an ongoing call or reject an
incoming call if you press the Previous track
button. After finishing the call, the Gateway will
return to the original Gateway source.
If you have an incoming call when Radio or CD
source is selected you will not have any
interruption to the radio or CD audio or hear the
ringing tone form the speakers, the phone will
ring normally (phone dependent). For answering
the call, in such cases, first you need to change
the source to the CD-Changer (Gateway mode)
then wait till ‘Track 02’ appears on the display
and press the Next track button. After finishing
the call, you can switch back to the Radio or CD
source manually.
Making a phone call is only possible via mobile
phone. In order to activate the Bluetooth hands
free mode of the Gateway Blue the CD-Changer
mode has to be selected otherwise the
conversation will not be transferred to the car’s
speakers.
You can reject an incoming call by pressing the
Previous track button.
Music Playback via Bluetooth
Gateway Blue supports audio playback via
Bluetooth from a mobile phone with
A2DP/AVRCP and HSP profiles. For such
playback only Next/Back functions are available
(phone dependent) from the car radio or the
steering wheel, the playback has to be controlled
form the phone.
For music playback via Bluetooth please
disconnect all other devices (USB or iPod) that
are connected to the Gateway Blue.
Please note that with certain Bluetooth devices:
• Playback remote control may not be
available from the radio.
• The media player in the phone may have to
be started / stopped manually.
5. D ISCLAIMER AND W ARRANTY
Disclaimer
If your car’s electrical system begins to behave
erratically, please disconnect the Gateway
interface physically immediately and have it
checked by your installer. 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 applicable traffic laws. Dension
does not assume liability for any events resulting
from the illegal or irresponsible 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 workmanship of products sold by
Dension or its authorized 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
Further assistance
If you need further assistance in using your
Dension product, 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, as these may provide additional
features or easier use of the product..