Dension iCon Drive User 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
The iCon Drive also off ers Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree mobile call
handling (A2DP not supported) via the original buttons and screens of your
vehicle.
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Supported iPod / iPhone devices
• iPod Touch (2nd , 3rd or 4th generation)
• iPhone, iPhone 3, 3GS, 4 and 4S
Please note: on iOS 4.x versions the PAL standard must be selected
manually each time when iPod touch or iPhone connected to the iCon drive.
2. How to control in a BMW
Media functions – iPod Out mode:
Go the Entertainment and select TV from the source options (Pic.1).
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When the TV as an option has been selected and the iPod touch / iPhone
connected, the unique iPod Out mode main menu will appear on the screen
(Pic. 2) immediately. If the displayed content doesn't appear properly on
the CCC screen, check the settings of the iPod touch or iPhone and make sure
that the Widescreen option is turned OFF.
In order to use the iDrive controller for control, press the next track button
(Pic. 3) on the radio or steering wheel. Please note: if you miss that step, you
won't be able to navigate by iDrive controller.
If you want to get back to the normal iDrive view and use the original controls
again:
- press the previous track button once or
- press the MENU button twice (main menu of the iDrive will appear)
When the iPod Out mode control is active (next button was pressed earlier)
the following functions are available through the iDrive controller:
Basic controls
Activate the iCon control Press next on the radio
Browsing Turn left / right the iDrive controller
Enter / Select Push the iDrive button
Previous menu Slide the controller UP
Disable the iCon control Press previous or MENU button 2x
During Playback
Next track Slide the controller to the right
Previous track Slide the controller to the left
Fast Forward Slide and hold the controller to the right
(Pic.1)
Fast Rewind Slide and hold the controller to the left
(Pic.2)
Video functions:
In order to display video contents, you need to select iPod UI mode at fi rst on
the iCon Drive because due the iPod touch and iPhone limitation, the video
browsing menu cannot be displayed on the CCC screen. Slide the controller
down and select the video manually on your iPod touch or iPhone.
In order to get back to the previous iPod Out playback mode slide the iDrive
controller down.
With iCon drive you can play video from other sources like portable DVD, rear
camera etc. Slide and hold down the iDrive controller for about 3 seconds in
order to toggle between external display mode and iPod Out or iPod UI mode.
Video
(Pic.3)
Activate iPod UI mode Slide the iDrive controller down
Deactivate iPod UI
Slide the iDrive controller down
mode
Next track* Slide the controller to the right
Previous track* Slide the controller to the left
Fast Forward Slide and hold the controller to the right
Fast Rewind Slide and hold the controller to the left
Select or deselect Slide and the hold the controller to down
external Video for 3 seconds
* only if you play video from playlist
3. Phone functions
N.B. If the phone option is programmed and activated on the car, then the
iCon drive provides the same functions as the factory phone module. Please
consult the owner's manual for the correct way of controlling.
Turn ON the Bluetooth option, search for available devices, select iCon Drive
and enter 0000 for pairing. When a phone is connected then, you can see
the connection status on the CCC and phone screen. Please note: A2DP is
not supported.
To enter the phone menu from iCon mode, press the MENU button twice,
select Communication and use your iDrive controller for managing your calls.
If you are listening to Radio or CD then it works as usual like the factory phone
option.
If you have an incoming call and iPod Out mode is active, press previous or
Menu button then you can take up the call with the iDrive controller.
During the phone call, if the iCon mode is active you can alter the microphone
sensitivity between (-20dB & 6dB) by sliding up or down the controller. If
you slide it to the right or left, you can change the speaker volume between
(-20dB & 6dB).