Dension iCon Drive Manual

1. Introduction

The iCon Drive from Dension is a vehicle specifi c kit giving you a brand
new user experience. You can play music from the connected iPod touch
or iPhone, and all song related information - including cover art - can be
displayed on the main radio screen.
Video content like podcasts, YouTube videos or downloaded content can be
displayed also from iPod touch or iPhone. iCon Drive has an extra video input
iCon Drive
where external DVD player, rear cam or any other video capable device can
be connected.
iPod, Video, Bluetooth
Compatibility
The iCon Drive is compatible with the following vehicles:
ICO-9202-1
Supported iPod / iPhone devices
iPod Touch (2nd , 3rd or 4th generation) iPhone, iPhone 3G / 3Gs & iPhone 4
Package content
Model Head Unit Model Year
Audi A6 2009-2011
MMI 3
I-Drive Professional
BMW 1, 3, 5, 6 & X5 2004-2009
(CCC, 8.8", dual slot)
• Gateway interface
• VMX (Video Mode extender) module
• VMX Power / Video brake-in harness
• GEN enabler tool
• Single fi bre optic cable kit
• Specifi c Connector Port
• iPod / iPhone cable
• 3,5mm jack to RCA cable
• Instruction manuals (install/user)
• Microphone
VMX
port
Connector
port
gateway front
Not in use
Microphone
Car side
gateway back
Power
harness
-red wire
(+12V non switched)
-black (GND)
Connector port
VMX front VMX back
iPod VMX Power/Video
input brake in connector

2. Device Installation

The iCon drive can be installed anywhere on the MOST ring, however in order
to avoid any compatibility or functional issues, please make sure that the
iCon drive is the last connected device on the MOST ring (Fig. 2). Please
note: Installation of the iCon Drive is very complex, therefore please have it
installed by Professional Installer.
MOST ring installation
Disconnect the fi ber optic Male connector from the original interface (e.g.
Head Unit) then remove the fi ber optic housing from the Male connector and
fi nally disconnect (Fig. 1.) the fi ber optic fi bre (the one which is marked to be
the 'signal in' cable – with an arrow) as it is shown below
(Fig. 1)
1a.
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Remove the blue locking clip from the
middle of the fi bre optic housing.
1b.
Strain the hook carefully with a
sharp tool, while pulling out the
optical fi bre from the housing.
Connect that optical wire (use the optical male /male inline connector) with
the 'signal in' cable of the Dension device. The optical fi ber 'signal out'
fi bre of the Dension device must be connected to the original optic housing.
Finally, take the Male connector and connect it to the original interface. At the
end of the installation please make sure that the light directions of the MOST
optical ring are correct.
(Fig. 2)
3.
Car side
HU
Set the DIP switches on the hardware
On the bottom of the Gateway hardware you can fi nd confi guration switches.
Depending on your car make and controller type (for BMWs) you need to use
diff erent settings.
Audi A6 (MMI 3 High Color)
BMW E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60/61, E63/64,E70
with I-drive Professional (CCC, 8.8" dual slot)
"Roll Over" type
BMW E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60/61, E63/64,E70 with
I-drive Professional (CCC, 8.8" dual slot)
"Controlled" type
With BMWs the iDrive control can be diff erent depending on the browsing
mechanism. You have a "Roll Over" type controller, if your iDrive can be
rotated even if you have reached the last item in the menu. You have a
"Controlled" type if the iDrive joystic cannot be moved further after the last
menu item.
Please note: DIP switch #6 is designed and used for phone function. If
you want to use the factory phone instead of the iCon drive phone option,
please leave that DIP switch (#6) OFF. Remove (loop) the factory phone from
the MOST ring (if available) if the icon Drive device will be used for phone
functions as well.
The iCon drive hardware installation is slightly diff erent in Audis and BMWs.
Audi
First, carefully remove your vehicle's existing 'Audi Multimedia' device
(which is located in the glove box compartment) as described in the factory
instructions and using the correct tools.