User Manual
Table of Contents Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... 2 Conventions .................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4 Getting started ...........................................................................................
Conventions Previous track control button, may be shown with a different symbol on radio or steering wheel entertainment controls Next track control button, may be shown with a different symbol on radio or steering wheel entertainment controls Rewind track control button, may be shown with a different symbol on radio or steering wheel entertainment controls Fast forward track control button, may be shown with a different symbol on radio or steering wheel entertainment controls ! Warnings and important in
Introduction Dension ice>Link Plus is Dension’s innovate implementation of the best iPod vehicle integration solution. We have again redefined what the “ultimate iPod vehicle integration kit” should be. The kit features an easy to install modular approach that has been proven in original ice>Link product line.
Getting started A friendly reminder on the display of any 3rd generation, 4th generation or mini iPod.
Navigating with the Dension User Interface To enter the ice>Link Plus menu press the Disc disc 6 is selected. button or repeatedly press Disc ^/v button until You can move up and down between the ice>Link Plus menu options by pressing the and keys on your radio or steering wheel entertainment control. takes you to the next menu option (one below the currently highlighted option), to the previous menu option (one above the currently highlighted option).
Play Screen Overview The iPod screen displays information about the song, album and artist based on information encoded in the music file. The Dension User Interface information section is displayed in the middle of the iPod screen surrounded by the iPod user interface header and footer section. The frame is permanent, and there is no option to make the Dension User Interface larger. “OK to Disconnect” message indicates that you may disconnect the iPod from your car at any time.
PPllaayylliisstt O Oppttiioonnss A Playlist browser is built into ice>Link Plus to allow the selection of your desired playlist. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the playlist mode by selecting disc on the radio. button to enter. Select the “Playlist Browser” option and hold the buttons Navigate within the playlists with the Press the FF button to start playing the selected list You can have as many playlists as you like.
Ice>Link Plus Menu Options Pressing Disk on your radio will activate the ice>Link Plus menu system. Use the buttons to navigate to between menu points and the go down to a submenu or toggle between options.
IM cen >L uin OkptPio lunss M Eexn pu laO inpetdions Access iPod UI If you want direct access to your iPod’s user interface select this option. Your iPod will display a message asking you to “please remove and reinsert”. When you disconnect the iPod from the cradle or dock cable and reinsert it, the iPod user interface will be restored allowing you to directly control the iPod. You can still control the iPod – features will be limited to simple track control.
ice>Link Plus Setup Pressing Disk on your radio will activate the ice>Link Plus menu system. Use the buttons to navigate to ice>Link setup entry and press the button. Use the buttons to navigate between menu points and the button to go down to a submenu or toggle between options.
ice>Link Setup Details Language You can select your preferred language; the initial release contains English and German languages. RndKey The Random key of the radio may be programmed to function as album play control or as a random key. If your head unit has controls for Random, Scan and Repeat functions, these operating modes will be enabled/disabled on the iPod as you would expect. There are certain radios where this will not work.
iPod user interface mode and classic iPod support In iPod user interface mode, you have direct control of your iPod via it’s front panel keys and display. Play/pause/FF/RW functions are passed to the iPod from your head unit controls just as they are in playlist mode, however no information is transmitted to the head unit from the iPod, so your head unit’s track timer and counter will not represent what is actually happening on the iPod.
Text display support on selected radio systems The Dension ice>Link Plus provides CD-Text information in Kenwood, Grundig and Alpine M-Bus compatible modes. If you have a receiver that is compatible, you will see artist and song information. Please note, that you will have to consult the owner’s manual of your radio on configuring display options. In general, there are several different display modes on a radio that determine the type of information displayed and its layout.
Updates From time to time Dension may release updates implementing the most requested user features, or adding compatibility for new radio systems. Best of all, you can perform these updates without having to remove the ice>Link module from your vehicle. All you need is your iPod and the update package. The document contained within the update package will guide you through the update process. Update will take about 1 minute on a 4G iPod, while it will take over 4 minutes on a mini iPod.
iPod Connectivity Options As you upgrade your iPod from one generation to the next, you can continue enjoying our unprecedented integration by simply replacing the iPod side connection option. This is a low cost end user upgrade, protecting your interest for years to come. The sleek design of the ice>Link dock cradles will blend into the interior of most vehicle as if it was always meant to be there. Damage free mounting options snap on for a professional look.
Frequently Asked Questions How to set the iPod displays backlight to be turned ON or OFF? - You can set to turn on / off the backlight on your iPod while the iPod is NOT connected to the ice>Link. Enter to the Settings menu on the iPod and select backlight to be turned ON or OFF. Why does the sound from the iPod keeps cutting off when I am browsing the iPod ? - Certain radios have an auto mute feature that gets activated if you press any track or disc control button.
Troubleshooting If iPod does not charge 1. Check all connections. 2. Make sure that charge control is not turned off (see pages 11 and 12). 3. Connect the iPod to a computer to see if it will charge from there. If you can not hear music playing 1. Make sure CD changer, SAT mode, or AUX is selected on your radio; the correct key will depend on your radio system and the installation type 2. Make sure that an album or playlist is selected on the iPod. If you can not switch your radio to CD changer mode 1.
Specifications iPod support for all generations is integrated into ice>Link:iPod Plus: Dock connector iPods: photo, 4th Generation (G), 3rd G and mini, Firewire iPods: 1st G, 2nd G classic iPod-side connectivity options with end-user replaceable cable / cradle Dock iPods: dock cable connection, combined 3rd G / 4th G iPod cradle, or mini iPod cradle Firewire iPods: cable connection Vehicle side connectivity options available for selected OEM radio systems found worldwide by Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Aston M
Disclaimer / FCC information / Warranty Important Disclaimer, please read ! Driving is dangerous and requires concentration. Do not allow the Apple iPod to distract you from prevailing traffic conditions. If in doubt, only operate the unit when stationary or ask a passenger to operate it for you. Do not submerge or expose to water or other fluids. ice>Link is NOT water proof and it will be damaged by water.
