Dension GW53MO1 User manual

Gateway 500S
(GW53MO1 & GW53MO2)
iPod, USB, AUX
User Manual
v.1.0
G53-9201-2
1. I NTRODUCTION
The Dension Gateway 500S lets you connect
your iPod or USB storage (stick, hard drive or
mass storage capable mp3 player) to your
original car radio, providing music playback,
menu based control and charging.
Supported USB devices
USB Flash Memory and Hard Disk Drive
File System: FAT16 or FAT32
Storage capacity: up to 320 GB music content
Music Format: MP3, WMA and WAV
Supported iPod / iPhone devices via 30PIN
dock cable (not included in the package)
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
, 3
rd
and 4
th
generation)
iPhone, iPhone 4S /4 / 3GS / 3G and iPhone
Supported iPod / iPhone devices via
Lightning to USB cable (not included in the
package)
iPod nano 7
th
generation
iPod Touch 5
th
generation
iPhone 5s / 5c / 5
Aux: 3.5mm stereo aux input
2. G ETTING STARTED
Before you start, please check that your iPod /
iPhone is up to date. You can get the latest
firmware updates via iTunes.
3. O PERATION
Switch your car radio ON and select CD changer
as source. If in doubt consult the audio section of
your car’s instruction manual.
Depending on your Radio, the music menu can
be browsed with Radio buttons (Next / Back),
MMI or i-Drive controller (for further details
please go to Section 6).
Connect your iPod to the Gateway. It will start
playing the first song on the device. In case the
Gateway has been in use earlier, music will
continue from the last played point.
Switching off the car or the radio will stop
playback and put the source devices to stand-by
(except which is connected into AUX).
Next / Back and Random / Repeat / Scan buttons
(radio dependent) work as expected.
If no device is connected then AUX GW is
displayed and the time counter is just counting
up.
4. A BOUT SOURCES
You can select the music source for playback in
the Source Menu. This can be:
•GW AUX: in AUX mode the radio displays
‘AUX GW’ on the radio screen and cluster
display (Car / Radio dependent). No control
function is available
•iPod UI: 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. 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 iPhone
where ‘Accessory attached’ message is
displayed. The iPod playback control is
possible from the car stereo (Head Unit) or
the steering wheel only. In this mode the
id3 tag info and the time is displayed on the
radio display (Radio dependent)
•USB: the playback is controlled from the
Gateway. ID3 tag info will be displayed (if
that details are properly filled out)
Please note: Gateway returns to playback
screen after 15 - 30 seconds (radio dependent)
of inactivity in any other browsing mode .
5. A BOUT G ATEWAY M ENU
Browsing and Selecting Music (iPod or USB)
You can use the other menu items to browse the
content of the iPod or USB device
•Files, Artists, Albums, Titles, Bookmarks
(for USB only): Provides browsing and
selecting the music files on your USB
device
•Music (for iPod only): Allows browsing and
selecting music in the sub-menus: Playlist,
Artists, Albums, Songs, Genres,
Composers, Audiobooks and Podcasts
When an artist is selected the PLAY menu item,
play all the songs from the given artist. Selecting
the ALL menu option will lists all the songs from
the given artists. The albums from the artist are
listed as separate items afterwards.
When an album is selected, all the songs from
the given album are listed as separate items
afterwards.
The following menu items available in the main
menu serve as specific functions for music
playback:
•Play All: plays all the music from the
selected source. The playback starts from
the first song on the device
•Album play: Plays the full album of the
song is being played, typically used in
random play mode
Please note: In case the current list of the
playlist/album contains more than 30 items
(songs) the whole list cannot be displayed on the
same screen due to the technical limitation of the
radio so it will be split to pages (sub lists)
containing 30 items.
Settings menu
Volume
The volume menu allows you to set the different
volumes in the system:
•iPod, AUX volumes for music playback
Language
The language menu allows you to change the
menu language of the Gateway
About
Provides information on the gateway product
(SW versions, serial number, etc.).
6. S PECIFIC OPERATION GUIDES
BMW
The menu of the Gateway 500S is displayed on
the iDrive or the radio screen.
The music playback and settings are controlled
from the radio or iDrive controller, but it is also
possible to select the next or the previous track
from the steering wheel buttons (if available).
You can enter the Gateway main menu by
selecting disc 6 where you can toggles between
different sources or browse and select different
music. For more information, please check
section #5.
Browsing is possible on non-iDrive cars, by the
next or previous track buttons. In order to select
a menu item, press and hold the Fast Forward
button (about 3 seconds). Press and hold the
Fast Rewind if you want to get back to the
previous menu.
On iDrive based system turn the iDrive controller
left or right for browsing. Press the iDrive to
select a song or enter a menu, slide the
controller UP and push the iDrive controller to get
back to the previous menu.

Mercedes-Benz
The menu of the Gateway is displayed on the
Comand radio.
The music playback and settings are controlled
from the radio, but it is also possible to select the
next or the previous track from the steering
wheel (if available).
You can enter the Gateway main menu by
pressing the disc 6 where you can toggles
between different sources or browse by artist,
album etc.
Toggling between different menu options is
possible with the next (►►|)or previous track
(|◄◄) buttons. In order to select a menu item,
press and hold (about 3 seconds) the next track
(►►|)button. You can get back to the previous
menu level if you do the same procedure with
previous back (|◄◄) button.
Note: The Gateway menu can be reached by
‘Magaz.’ button as well where you can use side
navigation buttons also however for browsing
and selecting the same buttons needs to be used
as above.
Porsche
The menu of the Gateway is displayed on the
PCM radio.
The music playback and settings are controlled
from the radio, but it is also possible to select the
next or the previous track from the steering
wheel (if available).
You can enter the Gateway main menu by
selecting ‘CD List’ and then ‘Menu’ by the right
rotary knob. When you entered to the Gateway
Menu you can Toggle between the different
menu options by the next (>) or previous track
(<)buttons. In order to select a menu item,
press and hold (about 3 seconds) the next track
(>) button. You can get back to the previous
menu level if you do the same procedure with
previous back (<) button.
A UDI
The menu of the Gateway is displayed on the
MMI screen.
The music playback and settings are controlled
from the radio, but it is also possible to select the
next or the previous track from the steering
wheel (if available).
You can enter the Gateway main menu by
selecting ‘Changer’ by the upper side button and
then select ‘Menu’ by using the rotary knob.
Turn left or right the MMI rotary controller for
browsing. Press the same button to select a song
or enter a menu. Alternatively you can use the
next track (>) button to enter or select, if hold it
for 3 seconds. You can get back to the previous
menu level, if you select the first menu item in
the list (at the top) or if you press and hold the
previous track (<) button.
7. C ONNECTOR P ORT
The Connector Port is a convenient glovebox
mounted port for USB and AUX input (3.5mm)
and it has a MODE selector switch and a reset
button.
Use the Mode selector button and set Bypass
mode to reach the original CD-Changer
functionalities if present. Please note: You don’t
need to use that mode button on Audi with MMI
High (colour) system.
The Connector Port has a reset button for the
rare occasion when a full hardware reset of the
Gateway is necessary.
8. S ERVICING A CAR
MOST optical system based vehicles have
complex system management capabilities, and
servicing may involve using a diagnostic
computer.
To avoid conflict with such diagnostics devices,
you can use the switch on the Connector Port to
put the Gateway in Bypass mode, which
temporarily disables the operation of the
Gateway. For normal use put the switch to Active
mode.
In order to switch to Bypass mode, turn the mode
selector button to Bypass, then fully turn off the
engine remove the ignition key and wait for the
electronics to switch off completely (Blue LED on
the Connector Port turns OFF). To get back to
Active mode, turn everything off completely till
the car goes to sleep and select Active mode on
the Connector Port.
9. 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 our website at www.dension.com
and check our user videos. You can ask for the
help of our trained technicians by clicking
'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.