1. Introduction 3. Text, browsing and song information 6.

Operating modes
This user guide provides you with information on how to control and play your Even if your car entertainment system is unable to For iPod and USB device control, the following operating modes can be used by selecting
external audio device through a car entertainment system using a Dension Gateway display text, you can control your external audio 15:31 the corresponding CD. Use <PREV/NEXT> to select and play the playlist, artist, album or
(GW) interface. device with a Dension Gateway (GW). track. Dension GW returns to CD5 after 30 seconds of inactivity in any other CD mode.
Source
Text-capable display Non-text display
It is assumed that the GW interface is already installed and correctly configured for your If your car entertainment system has text capabilities, Playlists Select CD1: Playlists/Folders
vehicle. For assistance with installation, please refer to the Dension Gateway Installation details of how to enable them are provided in the
and Configuration Guide. Dension Gateway Installation & Configuration Guide. Albums This is an alphabetical list of playlists (or 15:31 15:31
folders) on your device. On USB devices, ChillOut Track4
We refer to the different types of car entertainment 65 miles M3U and PLS playlists are selected before
system as follows: folders. Select and play the playlist/folder Dance
GW 100/300/500 you wish to hear using your car entertain-
15:31 ment system’s <PREV/NEXT> controls. NewMusic CD1 2.45
1. Browsing and playback: full music Press FF> to play whole playlist/folder.
browsing capabilities and song information Jay-Z 65 miles 65 miles
displayed onscreen.
American Gang Select CD2: Scan Artists

TK3 CD5 This is an alphabetical list of artists on

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your device. Select and play the artist Akon Track4
2. Playback and text: name of the artist, album or 65 miles using your car entertainment system’s
track that is playing. The number of characters will <PREV/NEXT> controls. Press FF> to play AliciaKeys
be defined by your display type.
USB connectivity 15:31 all songs by selected artist. Note: this
mode is not available with the iPod UI
ChrisBrown CD2 2.45
for GW 300 and 500
audio source. 65 miles 65 miles
Factory fitted in-car
entertainment system
3. No text: only CD and track numbers displayed, Track 3 Select CD3: Scan Albums
for example, CD6-08. Please refer to Section 6 for
details on how CD numbers relate to operating CD5 2:45 15:31 15:31
iPod® connectivity This is an alphabetical list of albums on
modes. Graduation Track4
65 miles your device. Select and play an album
using your car entertainment system’s InMyOwnWords
<PREV/NEXT> controls. Press FF> to play
the whole album. Note: for CD1/2/3 if Intoxication CD3 2.45
2. Car entertainment system requirements 4. External audio devices
you do not press FF> within 30 seconds
of making your selection, audio player 65 miles 65 miles
This user guide does not provide information regarding operation with any specific The following external audio devices are supported:
reverts to original source.
car entertainment system. Please note the following:

iPod® iPod 4G/5G/Classic, iPod nano 1G/2G/3G, iPod mini, iPod Touch, iPhone Select CD4: Playback Options 15:31 15:31
1. Dension Gateway (GW) devices generally connect to the CD changer or auxiliary input
on the car entertainment system. Please check www.dension.com for specific USB Flash memory or hard disk drives (USB mass storage)
If your system does not have REP, RND or
PlayAll Track4
compatibility details. Music formats: MP3/WMA/Ogg/WAV/FAT32
SCN functions, use CD4 for the following Repeat
Auxiliary Audio GW 100 and 300 feature a 3.5mm stereo line input options: Repeat (select REP mode), Ran-
2. If the vehicle has an existing CD changer it will be disabled by GW 100 and 300 unless Random CD4 2.45
GW 500 features an RCA stereo line input dom (select RND mode) and Scan (set
an optional Dension CD Changer Retention module is also installed.
Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP profiles for audio playback SCN mode - 10 second intro play of each
track). For more CD4 functions please see
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3. We use the conventions listed below to describe control of the GW from your car (requires optional HFP profile for handsfree telephony
Dension BTA series Refer to your car’s user manual and the BTA 1500 user manual for tele- Section 8.
entertainment system. Please refer to your car entertainment system’s owner’s manual
for specific details of its operation. accessory) phone and telephone book operation
Select CD5: Scan Tracks 15:31 15:31
CD Changer Vehicle’s existing original equipment if installed. This is a standard
Select CD using (requires optional feature for GW 500 in certain vehicles BecauseOfYou Track4
number keys or The ‘normal’ use of your car entertain-
Dension CD
+/- ment system’s <PREV/NEXT> controls, i.e. BeautifulLies
retention kit)
these keys select and play tracks. Note:
1 4 Dension GW returns to this mode after Caught CD5 2.45
15:30
30 seconds of inactivity in any other CD
Jay-Z - American Gangster mode.
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2 5 5. Using the Dension Gateway
TK3 CD5 2:45 Select CD6: Source/Menu
3 6 15:31 15:31
Before you start, please check that your iPod is up to date. You can get iPod firmware updates
from www.apple.com/support/iPod The ‘Source/Menu’ mode shows selected
FM/AM SCAN REP RND audio devices connected to the Dension
AuxGW Track3
CD/Aux t u TP GW. Car entertainment systems with iPodUI
1. Connect your external audio device
Browsing & Playback text capability also
2. Switch on your car entertainment system
provide music browser functions. iPodGW CD5 2.45
Note: by pressing <REW you can return 65 miles 65 miles
Next Track: NEXT> Note: 3. Select external CD changer or auxiliary audio. Playback starts from
Some systems Repeat: REP the last selected Dension Gateway audio source.
to the previous menu. By pressing and
Previous Track: <PREV Random: RND holding for five seconds you can jump to if your car ‘s system only supports five CDs,
trigger <RW/FF>
Fast Forward: FF> CD/Aux the main menu. See Section 7 for source CD4 functions are removed. CD5 and CD6
by a long press of Scan: SCN functions move to CD4 and CD5.
Rewind: <RW <PREV/NEXT> definitions for example, iPodUI.
 7. Source table 8. More information
Note: if your vehicle does not have text capability, select CD6 on the changer to access CD4 functions (continued from Section 6)
the following source modes.
PlayAll
Track Source Description Start playback of all content on your device.
1 Auxilliary Plays audio from the device connected to the Dension Gateway
Input (GW) auxilliary input For USB mass storage devices:
2 IPod UI Enables you to use the iPod click wheel for audio
selection (recommend for vehicles without Browsing and Play-
back capabilities)
Build database
When using USB content, the Dension Gateway (GW) generates a
database for easy Folder/Artist/Album navigation. Normally this
Gateway
3 Ipod GW Audio selection for the iPod is via the car entertainment system will only take a few seconds, but for large capacity drives like a
controls (recommended for vehicles with Browsing and Play-
back capabilities)
100GB Hard Drive (HD), it can take up to one hour or more.
100 / 300 / 500
4 USB Plays music from the USB device connected to the Dension If the GW finds tracks have been deleted from the HD or USB
Gateway (not GW100) content, it will automatically regenerate the database. However,
if tracks have been added, this will have to be done manually.
5 BT Audio Streams music from the Bluetooth audio device paired with the Dension are working on software to assist with manual database
GW regeneration (Gateway Utility). Please check www.dension.com
6 BT Phone Provides handsfree telephone functions from the Bluetooth for availability.
phone paired with the GW
Set bookmark
7 Reserved for future use
Bookmark a positon within a track, album or playlist to restart
8 Reserved for future use playback from.
9 CDC GW100/300:
Plays CDs from the vehicle’s orginal CD changer. To return to GW Resume bookmark (USB)
operation press either REW, RPT or SCN twice. Some vehicles Playback returns to the position set by the bookmark.
may require power to the entertainment system to be turned

User Guide
off and then back on again (reboot) after the double-press.
Note: at least one CD must be loaded into the magazine other- Help and support
wise it is not possible to return to Gateway Dension operation.
If you need further assistance in using the Dension Gateway, please contact your local
GW 500: supplier or visit www.dension.com and click on ‘support’.
Vehicles which support multiple CD changers will list the
Gateway operating modes in sequence with the CDs loaded in
the vehicle’s CD changer. To switch between GW 500 and CD Disclaimer
changer on vehicles which do not support multiple CD chang-
ers, use the bypass switch on the GW 500 auxilliary input box If your car’s electrical system begins to behave erratically, please disconnect your Dension
(some vehicles require a shutdown and cold start for this mode Gateway interface immediately and have it checked by your installer. Dension and its
change). authorised distributers and retailers are not liable for any incidental consequential or indirect
damages and do not assume liabiliy 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 Gateway complies with applicable traffic laws. Dension
does not assume liability for any events resulting from the illegal or irresponsible use of hand-
held devices while driving.

Warranty

The Dension Gateway interface carries a one-year limited warranty that protects you from
defects in material and workmanship of products sold by Dension or its authorised
distributers and retailers. Dension does not warrant any installation work or assume liability
for any damage caused due to negilgence, improper installation or operation. For warranty
claims, proof of purchase is required.

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