Vantage Premium Audio iPod/USB/Bluetooth Integration Project
#31
06-23-2011, 07:24 AM
I know it's a bit confusing looking at the diagrams because there is no Installation Type that perfectly matches our cars with both a CDC and an ICM display. If you substitute the oval shaped multimedia device in Installation 2b with the CDC, then that most closely matches my installation.
#32
06-23-2011, 08:41 AM
Yes, I can't make any guarantees, but I suspect the Dension unit will work in your situation. It essentially fools the rest of the car audio into thinking it is a CD changer. The unit comes with a remote switch that tells the audio system which CD changer to use.
Tapping power off the back of the cigarette lighter is easy, but if you're an amateur, I would still get a more technical-minded friend to help you.
The honeycomb pattern facia looked a bit out of place or cheap in my my car's interior. I think the piano black is more in character. I'm very happy with the result. Don't skimp on the paint shop. I would go to a custom hotrod or cycle shop like I did, since they specialize in this sort of thing and you should get the results you want.
Tapping power off the back of the cigarette lighter is easy, but if you're an amateur, I would still get a more technical-minded friend to help you.
The honeycomb pattern facia looked a bit out of place or cheap in my my car's interior. I think the piano black is more in character. I'm very happy with the result. Don't skimp on the paint shop. I would go to a custom hotrod or cycle shop like I did, since they specialize in this sort of thing and you should get the results you want.
Can you let me know what tapping the power involves? I've recruited a few buddies from work, while we're not electrical engineers by any stretch, we've all done a few soldering projects in our days. Would I need to buy any connectors, electrical tape, or wires to tap the power?
#33
07-01-2011, 10:19 PM
Vanquish s install
Just installed gateway 500 in my vanquish s. 1 hour max. Confirmed 2b install with volvo s40 dip switch setting. If cd 2 shows as missing on your install, then you are stuck in ipod ui mode. You shuld notice no song titles on the display too. Just switch to ipod gw mode. Select cd 6 track 3 and press and hold the next track button for 3 seconds. You will now have songs titles on the display, cd 2, and ipod click wheel is disabled.
By the way, got mine for $500 from george meyer at car stereo company in mountain view. Nice guy and stock on hand.
By the way, got mine for $500 from george meyer at car stereo company in mountain view. Nice guy and stock on hand.
#34
07-02-2011, 02:35 AM
Just installed gateway 500 in my vanquish s. 1 hour max. Confirmed 2b install with volvo s40 dip switch setting. If cd 2 shows as missing on your install, then you are stuck in ipod ui mode. You shuld notice no song titles on the display too. Just switch to ipod gw mode. Select cd 6 track 3 and press and hold the next track button for 3 seconds. You will now have songs titles on the display, cd 2, and ipod click wheel is disabled.
By the way, got mine for $500 from george meyer at car stereo company in mountain view. Nice guy and stock on hand.
By the way, got mine for $500 from george meyer at car stereo company in mountain view. Nice guy and stock on hand.
#35
07-02-2011, 06:21 AM
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For those of you who have now also installed the Dension unit, I have a few questions:
- Have you noticed the currently playing song muting for about one second each time you press the Next/Previous Track buttons to navigate the Disc 6 menus? (I'm using a portable disk drive attached via USB).
- Have you noticed the menus to be very slow? For example, it seems like when I go to disc 6, I must wait for the word "Menu" to fully scroll to the left off the screen, before I can select the other options. I don't know if this is normal, but it can take several seconds to display the next song, artist or other menu item. Because of this, it can literally take me minutes to switch from one artist to another using Disc 6 and the Next/Previous Track buttons.
- I notice that when a track is playing, the track info scrolls twice then switches to just displaying the Track Number. Is there a way to have it continuously scroll the Track Artist/Name?
#39
09-08-2011, 02:13 PM
Damn. I used to joke that when I had my 2006 Vantage they dealership told me the only way to get an iPod connection was to buy a newer car. So I bought a 2008!
Thanks for posting the instructions too. I can see that i can use this to get an iPod connection into my 2002 X5 now too.
Does anyone know if this will support a video feed too? I havent looked into the info for the nav screen on the Aston Martin, but I know I can add additional inputs to the nav screen on my BMW. I have been thinking of adding a FLIR camera to my BMW to better deal with the foggy nights that we get up here at times. (and because its just a damn cool toy!)
Thanks for posting the instructions too. I can see that i can use this to get an iPod connection into my 2002 X5 now too.
Does anyone know if this will support a video feed too? I havent looked into the info for the nav screen on the Aston Martin, but I know I can add additional inputs to the nav screen on my BMW. I have been thinking of adding a FLIR camera to my BMW to better deal with the foggy nights that we get up here at times. (and because its just a damn cool toy!)
#41
10-15-2011, 08:46 PM
Bluetooth anyone?
Karlfranz,
Can you tell me how your bluetooth functions? Does it use a mic in the car or a mic on the phone? I assume you did not have bluetooth before the gateway install? If you are not using the gateway mode (fm radio), then how do you know the phone is ringing?
I have factory bluetooth, but it is starting to give problems connecting. I am thinking about using the gateway instead.
Can you tell me how your bluetooth functions? Does it use a mic in the car or a mic on the phone? I assume you did not have bluetooth before the gateway install? If you are not using the gateway mode (fm radio), then how do you know the phone is ringing?
I have factory bluetooth, but it is starting to give problems connecting. I am thinking about using the gateway instead.
#42
10-15-2011, 08:51 PM
By the way, i have abandonded the gateway mode and revert to ipod ui mode. The problems karlfranz mentions above were simply too annoying after about a month. Just use the ipod screen and clickwheel.
#44
11-15-2011, 11:28 PM
Comes from the factory in ipod ui mode unless you switched it to gateway ui like i mentioned in post 33. The instruction manual tells how to reverse process in post 33. I'd have to dig for it to get it exactly.