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US $482.30
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Dresden, Germany

Dresden, Germany
Condition:New Brand:DENSION Manufacturer Part Number:GW51MO2 UPC:4047442061738

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PRODUCT NAME

Densions GATEWAY 500 GW51MO2 USB iPod BMW E60 61 63 64 65 66 81 87 90 91 93 X5

Important Notes

TOP FEATURES AT A GLANCE
  • Extension of your Infotainment System to iPod + USB + AUX + SD
  • Text display (ID3 tags) on the display / monitor the infotainment system / DIS
  • Operating the iPod / iPhone conveniently via radio / infotainment & steering wheel buttons
  • Best possible sound quality by feeding into the MOST bus
  • iPod / iPhone is loaded automatically while driving
  • USB host for connecting different USB mass storage
  • Android phone connection (via "USB Mass Storage Mode")
  • AUX input for connecting external audio sources
  • Genuine CD changer can be maintained
  • Modular plug & play solution, renaturalisation without installation marks
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

4in1
iPod / iPhone + USB + AUX + Bluetooth® integration
on your car radio / navigation system with text display (ID3 tags)

introduction

With the DENSION GATEWAY 500 we present the iPod & iPhone adapters for all models of the luxury and upper middle class with MOST bus (such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes or Porsche).

The quality DENSION GATEWAY 500 can come to their best advantage the remarkable sound potential of your iPod or iPhone's.

Operation & Text display (ID3 tags)

The DENSION GATEWAY 500 also allows for convenient control of the iPod & iPhone via the steering wheel remote control or via the infotainment system, which tracks information from the iPod & iPhone in the navigation system and the onboard computer are displayed. An installed already in the car CD changer can be used in addition to the iPod & iPhone continue.

connectivity

Besides the perfect iPod integration provides the GATEWAY 500 a number of additional interfaces for external audio sources. So can be connected via the integrated USB port with charging function as USB sticks or portable USB hard drives for music playback. Well by the existing audio input ( Aux-in ) for additional external multimedia components such as a DVD player or a PlayStation connect, as a voice recorder or PDA with Bluetooth® wireless technology.

The additional data input keeps the GATEWAY 500 capacity for future expansion is always up to date. No matter which components to be connected to the car - the GATEWAY 500 definitely captivates with its outstanding universality. He therefore recommended as an ideal multimedia interface for all luxury models with the optical data bus MOST.

Android (USB)

Simply connect via your USB cable and then select the USB connection type "USB Mass Storage Device" (USB Mass Storage) from. Your Android Smartphone Just as your Android phone is detected and the music can be as described above in "USB" - Modus play and use.

Please note:
The USB connection type "MTP" (Media Transfer Protocol) and "PTP" (Picture Transfer Protocol) is not supported. Check in advance to connect to the PC to see if your Android smartphone the best USB mass Modus supported (USB Mass Storage).

Select your iPod & iPhone connection variant

Choose between 2 possibilities:

Please note, to play music from your iPod / iPhone through your radio / navigation system, you need one of the following connections:

Active Cradle - (Active holder)
iPod / iPhone in view of the driver placeable
Dock Cable - (cable)
Installation is hidden in the glove compartment / in center armrest

This variation can be ordered under optional ACCESSORIES thereto.

Dension Lightning Adapter
for Apple iPhone, iPod & iPad with Lightning connector

Who his latest Apple device with Lightning connector on the #produktserie# want to connect this needs to, in our accessories optional, Dension Lightning adapter.

Here, the installation of the Lightning adapter is directly at the iPod port on the GATEWAY model.

The provided USB port is perfect for connecting the Dension USB Lightning cable (IPLC1GW) or alternatively, the Dension Car Holder (IP5LCRU / IP5LCRP)

Dension Product Overview & Comparison

model AUX iPod / iPhone USB / Android Bluetooth DAB control text display
Gateway Lite Optionally possible by additional accessoriesOptionally possible by additional accessories 1
Gateway Lite BT Optionally possible by additional accessoriesOptionally possible by additional accessories 2
iGateway
Gateway Pro BT Optionally possible by additional accessories 2 Optionally possible by additional accessories
Gateway 500 Lite Optionally possible by additional accessoriesOptionally possible by additional accessories 1
Gateway 500 1
Gateway 500S 1 Optionally possible by additional accessories
Gateway 500S BT 2 Optionally possible by additional accessories
Feature vorbereitet Connection / function optionally expandable by accessories
Funktion / Feature vorhanden Connection / function possible

1 The connection of an Android smartphone via USB ( "USB Mass Storage Mode")
2 The connection of an Android smartphone via Bluetooth ( "A2DP" streaming / "AVRCP") or alternatively via USB ( "USB Mass Storage Mode")

SPECIFICATIONS
Features
iPod charge,iPod playback,Last-Position-Memory,Software-Update,text display
Plug&Play
AUX,iPhone,iPod,Slot SD,USB
Dimensions
126 x 70 x 26 mm / (L x W x D)
Weight
220g
M3U,MP3,PLS,WAV,WMA
iPhone/ iPod,Steering wheel control,Navigation,Radio
Car-specific
Scope of Delivery
  • GATEWAY 500 interface in high-quality metal housing
  • Car-specific cable (power supply and optical connectors)
  • Harness CD changer
  • USB cable and clip for USB stick
  • Aux-in box with switch
  • Installation and Operation Manual
COMPATIBILITY

iPad,iPad 2,iPad 3,iPad 4,iPad mini,iPhone,iPhone 3G,iPhone 3GS,iPhone 4,iPhone 4S,iPhone 5,iPhone 5C,iPhone 5S,iPod 3G,iPod 4G (photo),iPod 5G (video),iPod 6G (classic),iPod mini 1G,iPod mini 2G,iPod nano 1G,iPod nano 2G,iPod nano 3G,iPod nano 4G,iPod nano 5G,iPod nano 6G,iPod nano 7G,iPod touch 1G,iPod touch 2G,iPod touch 3G,iPod touch 4G,iPod touch 5G

iPod mini 1G,iPod mini 2G,iPod Shuffle

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