Stereo/Phone/SatNav : At Last Ipod & Aux For Pre 2007 With Cd

[36016v]

heres some pickies

SHOWS DISCONNECTING OLD OPTICALS AND NEW ONES INSERTED INTO BACK ON CD CONNECTOR
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6566/gw500005ha5.jpg

SHOWS WITH GATEWAY ON AND READY FOR INPUTS
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/238/gw500012ki4.jpg

SHOWS GATEWAY WITH MY IRIVER PLAYER UTILISING THE RCA AUX INPUTS
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5919/gw500017ue6.jpg

SHOWS THE GATEWAY WITH A USB STICK AS AN INPUT
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6754/gw500018lj2.jpg

SHOWS THE INFO ON AN IPOD NANO
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/408/gw500022rp0.jpg
one thing to note i did experience problems when the dip switches were set to 1 and 4 on causing the car to shut down and then only display the splash screen and then go off.

when i changed the dip switches to 2 and 4 as per the xc90 config, i had no problems as the photos show, so i dont know why they were telling everyone to change.

if your not confident taking your car apart i would not recomend you try this install, if you have some experience then there should be no problems

[iainmd]

2 questions if I may as the answers may influence whether I also take the plunge.

1. When was your car produced? Is it a 2004.5, 2005 etc?
2. What audio package does your car have? Standard/Performance/Premium?

Cheers.

[36016v]

hi, to answer your question my car is one of the 2004.5 models on an 04 reg, with the premium 12 speaker dolby surround system

[GSMGuy]

Originally Posted by 36016v

hi, to answer your question my car is one of the 2004.5 models on an 04 reg, with the premium 12 speaker dolby surround system

Oh yes... looks like one of these will be on my Birthday list.... Is the sound as good as a CD? (my XC90 also has the premium pro logic upgrade)

Mike

[36016v]

the sound is awesome, its great to finally get a crisp clear sound with no hiss or hum from an fm modulator and hearing the music in surround sound is the dogs, nice 1 dension

[GSMGuy]

Lovely....

Mike

[Aeron]

Originally Posted by 36016v

hi, to answer your question my car is one of the 2004.5 models on an 04 reg, with the premium 12 speaker dolby surround system

Just looking for a quick up-date on this issue.

I have a V50 D5 2006 with High Performance audio system, that has the 6 CD changer and separate amp but no Dolby. Does this kit definately work with my system?

Have read the other forms but all gets a bit long and confusing and Dension support have said that there is an issue with Volvo compatability and to check back in a few months - so I am even more confused now as their web site would seem to indicate that the Gateway 500 will work with my model.

Anyone installed with the High Performance System?

cheers.

Aeron

[36016v]

there are some posts that say it will,best bet is to buy it and install and then try each firmware, some say the 2a method works and some say the 2b method works for the setup, i just played around with mine until i got it to where i wanted it and havent looked back, nothing ventured nothing gained, but usually if you have the six cd it works. in the options of the gateway you have to select disc 1 to scan folders and disc 6 for mixing around, so that is why it wont work on the single cd's

[Aeron]

thanks for the reply. I will probably give it a go in a few weeks time then and see how I get on.

[Aeron]

Ordered my Dension yesterday from TTW (Speed-Detectors.co.uk) and it arrived this morning. £269.96 with free delivery.

Installed and all is working ok, except that I had to connect to a switched live for now as my fuse box adapter (add a circuit) is yet to arrive. Installation went well without any problems and the hardest part was getting the glove box to go back in - I have installed all connectors Ipod/USB etc.. in the glove box.

Navigating the meues is a bit hit and miss untill I get used to it but the sound is great and the CDC can be used at a flick of the switch. Radio works fine as well.

For anyone thinking of adding this unit I can recommend it so far.

I am happy!