01-05-2007, 09:08 AM
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Dension Gateway 500 iPod Adapter Arrived Today
I just received my Dension Gateway 500 iPod adapter for my '05 987S (w/PCM).
I've only had a chance to unbox it, but will attempt installation this weekend.
Here are the pics for anyone interested.
Last edited by rickhuizinga; 01-05-2007 at 09:12 AM.
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01-05-2007, 09:13 AM
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Congrats  How much was it?
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01-05-2007, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist
Congrats How much was it? |
It was 386 euros, which worked out to be around $500.
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01-05-2007, 12:38 PM
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iPod adapter for car = cost of 2 video iPods! 
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01-05-2007, 12:41 PM
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Wow, for that price you could have bought a new CD player with an AUX hook up.....but that is not classy
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01-05-2007, 04:47 PM
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no joke... on my MP3 player i have total of 12 songs
i just dont care much for music in car, so im not that interested in 500 dollar additions to already expencive car.
but please do post pics when u get it installed
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01-10-2007, 04:16 AM
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Many thanks Rick.
Car doesn't have PCM (and hence no DVD drive) so my installation sounds more complex, though the car does have the optional CD changer.
I think I will try to find an audio installer with the product and seek further advice.
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01-10-2007, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris_911
Many thanks Rick.
Car doesn't have PCM (and hence no DVD drive) so my installation sounds more complex, though the car does have the optional CD changer.
I think I will try to find an audio installer with the product and seek further advice.
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Your install should be easy as you can tap into the back of the CD changer. (or just remove it). You just need to make sure that the Gateway 500 is 'upstream' from the CD changer on the MOST bus.
Only one of the CD changer or Gateway 500 can be used at a time. There is a switch on the Gateway 500 to select which device is active. Changing the selection requires waiting until the MOST bus is restarted (i.e. the next time you start the car)
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01-10-2007, 09:03 AM
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Excellent! Thanks Rick. Looks like I'm going to be talking to the car audio guys here sometime soon.
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01-10-2007, 12:19 PM
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How about USB connection?
Did you get a chance to try the usb connection? Also the other audio input. I dont want to use an ipod, I have a creative mp3 player with 120gb hdd (which I replaced the original 40gb). Therefore, I am curious how it will work.
I have PCM with CD changer. If I understand correctly, you can change between cd changer or the dension with a button on the dension unit? So that means I have to get out of the car open the trunk and change it? Wish there was a way to do this inside the car.
Thanks a lot for your post about this product. My last question is, is there a company that imports them to here? Or should we get them from UK web pages?
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01-11-2007, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bolkar
Did you get a chance to try the usb connection? Also the other audio input. I dont want to use an ipod, I have a creative mp3 player with 120gb hdd (which I replaced the original 40gb). Therefore, I am curious how it will work.
I have PCM with CD changer. If I understand correctly, you can change between cd changer or the dension with a button on the dension unit? So that means I have to get out of the car open the trunk and change it? Wish there was a way to do this inside the car.
Thanks a lot for your post about this product. My last question is, is there a company that imports them to here? Or should we get them from UK web pages?
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I've only used the iPod connector so far, and don't really intend to use the AUX in or USB input.
You can switch between the Gateway 500 and the CD changer using a bypass switch on the Gateway. The change only takes effect the next time the MOST bus is turned on. You can mount the cables inside the main cabin. I choose the front trunk so the install would be easy enough to do myself, and because I plan to keep a dedicated iPod up front.
Eric @ Bumper Plugs will be doing a group buy ( http://www.bumperplugs.com/DensionGroupBuy2.html). I ordered from maxcount.de where I paid 361EUR + 25EUR for shipping.
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