The installation of the Gateway 100 & 300 units are usually trouble free, in fact the most troublesome part of the installation is removing the head-unit. We have listed a few features regarding the installation that will help you when deciding whether or not you should try it yourself. (Please remember that The Gateway 100 & 300 products are car and radio specific and have different pin setting for different units)

Preparation,

Disconnect the head-unit (stereo) from the battery. If you have a security code applied ensure that you have it recorded.

Remove the Head-Unit

Often the radio will have a specific radio Key that will need to be used when removing the Stereo, (available at http://www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk/iPod_Car_Accessories/Radio_Keys/). Simply insert the keys into the slots and pull out the head-unit.

Remove the Original Harness

Remove the harness that is attached to the stereo, these harness look different in different car models and manufactures.

Replace the Dension Harness

Attach the Dension Harness to the stereo and then re attach the old harness to Dension harness. The Denson attachment should then be connected to the Dension PCB (black box).

Attach & route the application

When the harness have been connected together, connect the Dension application (Dock Cable or Active cradle) to the PCB and rout into the position that you would like it to be kept, (for dock cables this is usally in the glove box, active cradles are usually attached to the Dashboard)

Insert the head-unit  

Insert the head-unit back into the original position and re connect to the battery.

Remember,

The Key code for the radio, updated iPod software & Dension software also resolve 99% of installation problems

For more detailed instruction refer to the Manual when purchased, or visit http://install.dension.com

Dice have released the next version of the dice iPod car kit, The silverline iPod car kit is much the same as the previous kit available from dice, but has updated firmware and additional features that make the user interface more usable. The main difference between the two kits is the additional browsing options available. The silverline iPod car Kit allows the user to search through tracks without playing them, so you can listen to your favourite songs and avoid the ones that you don’t want! You don’t have to cycle through to get to the one you want. The Dice Sliverline iPod car kits are only available for BMW’s.

The Dice Video cradle is also expected to be available soon, allowing videos to be played on external screens

Get the most out of your iPod on the move. Dension and Dice both produce car kits that allow you to get the most from your iPod. Search through your Songs, play-list and albums to find the music, Pod-casts & Videos that you want to listen to when you want to listen to them. Get your Music on the move with the iPod Car Kit.

Choose the best Kit for you by selecting factory fitted radios, choosing your car, and then choose the kits that will work best for you. Simple

If your car doesn’t have a dedicated iPod car Kit, choose from the universal adapters.

All iPod Car Kits are available at www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk

The Dice BMW SilverLine is the next generation of iPod Car Kits is soon to be available in the UK and Europe. The new Dice kit is on course to replace the Previous BMW Dice Kit due to a break through in technology. The SilverLine has many of the same functions and features as the previous kit, in addition to this the greatest new function allows the user to Browse the iPod for songs, Play-lists and albums (Using the radio, Steering controls) BEFORE making a song selection…  This Means that you can still listen to your music while searching for the next track… The Silverline is also compatible with all the new iPods.  This is the future of Car entertainment !!!

In Addition to this, the release of the Dice Video Cradle is immanent allowing you to view all the videos on your iPod

New Firmware is soon to be available for VW, Audi & Mercedes Dension Gateway units that will allow CD Track information to be displayed on screen, The update believed to be available for the VW, Audi & Merc Gateway 100, Gateway 300 and Gateway 500 iPod Car Kits.

This is obviously great news for the owners of VW’s, Audi’s and Mercedes and will really allow you to get the most out of your iPod. However there is no accurate timescale that suggest when the upgrade will become available, so stay tuned for more information.

All the Kits are available from iPod Car Kit Direct

The Dension Bluetooth adapters are currently undergoing re-development, Dension are updating the firmware on the BTA1000 bluetooth adapter (compatible with the Gateway 100, 300 and 500) which should make the BTA more consistent during operation. The update will also improve the DSP (Digital Sound Processing) which will improve the quality of the microphone and incoming calls.

The BTA100’s are currently out of stock and due to the upgrade being imminent it is likely that the next batch will be the upgraded unit.

Other BTA News,

Dension are also releasing a version specifically for the Gateway 500, The BTA1500 will in principle work in the same way as the BTA1000, However Dension have managed to utilise the additional power & functions from the Gateway 500 to make the 1500  a far greater product. The BTA1500 will allow the user to have full phone browsing (phone book) and may also be able to play any existing Audio and Video files on the phone.

The BTA1500 is due to be in stock soon

DICE iPod Car Kits Coming to the UK

Dice Electronics are bringing the newest iPod car kit to the UK, After extensive testing and product range reviews in the US the decision has been made to export to Europe, and www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk have them.

The DICE car kit boasts an impressive List of features and attributes and with its easy installation this could be the best integrated In Car Kit YET.

The DICE iPod Car Kit integrates fully into the car allowing the driver to easily select specific Artists, albums and play lists by viewing the info on the head unit (ID3 tagging available on most Vehicles). Music is played at true CD quality and Keeps the iPod charged while playing.

DICE also has AUX input to allow the connection of aftermarket and non Apple MP3 players

The DICE iPod integration is the first kit that is compatible with the BMW DSP amplifier and all Sat Nav systems.

Products soon to arrive

DICE iPod integration Kit – available for a wide range of manufactures and models, the Dice iPod Car Kit, Connects directly to the vehicle’s radio for full integration. Navigate music by song, play list or album via steering controls, iPod or radio!

DICE RDS – The DICE RDS is available for all cars, simply connect directly to the antenna port on the back of your radio, to offer great sounding, static free, crisp music. Track information is displayed on supporting head unit via RDS (Radio Broadcast System)

DICE products available at www.ipodcarkitdirect.co.uk

Ordering has never been simpler, Just click your car manufacture, Select the product, highlight your car and purchase.

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Order now or be left behind

Having been delayed for development and software update reasons Dension have finally shipped the Dension Gateway 500 MOST for Audi, Mercedes & Porsche with fibre optic car audio systems to the UK with iPod Car Kit Direct getting first supply.

Having checked with iPod Car Kit Direct they sold 17 in the first 3 hours of them arriving due to the high demand of this much talked about in-car adapter. If you want one get your order in quick before they go!

The Dension Gateway 500 MOST is a multiple device adpater for cars with MOST fibre optic audio systems enabling the connection of your iPod, USB or other Portable MP3 Player directly to Factory Fitted Audi, Mercedes or Porsche car radio seamlessly.

This gives you full control of your MP3 Player Audio & Video library while keeping the use of an existing CD Changer (if you have one fitted). 

The Dension Gateway 500 MOST is available for these cars:

Audi Gateway 500 MOST 

Mercedes Gateway 500 MOST

Porsche Gateway 500 MOST  

iPod Car Kit Direct supply the biggest range of Dension iPod Car Kits, iPod Car Adapters, iPod Car Accessories in the UK and offer a No-Risk 30 Day Money Back Guarantee and Express Delivery to the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. 

Yes! The Gateway 300, 400, 500 models are finally here, see post below for order and FREE Delivery info! They are in Stock and are flying out of the warehouse so be quick and get yours in time for Christmas 2006.

So what is the Dension Gateway and what is the difference between the Gateway 300, 400, 500?

The Dension Gateway is in simple terms a Multiple Device Adapter allowing you to connect, control & charge your devices to your factory fitted car radios.

Dension Gateway 300:  Direct Integration of AUX (Auxiliary), USB

Dension Gateway 400: Direct Integration of iPod, AUX, USB & OEM CD Changer (factory fitted CD Changer)

Dension Gateway 500: Direct Integration of D2B & MOST, Fibre Optic Audio systems.

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