Denison Gateway 500 questions
10-14-2010, 12:42 PM
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Hi all
I wanted to add the Denison Gateway 500 to my e60 currently has media package professional, inc a 6cd disc changer.
How easy is the gateway to install?
Also i wanted to add the AVR kit for video, is this easy to add on? (i know it needs to be programmed to add the TV option)
Is the instillation a DIY job?
Many thanks
I wanted to add the Denison Gateway 500 to my e60 currently has media package professional, inc a 6cd disc changer.
How easy is the gateway to install?
Also i wanted to add the AVR kit for video, is this easy to add on? (i know it needs to be programmed to add the TV option)
Is the instillation a DIY job?
Many thanks
10-14-2010, 01:18 PM
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Since you already have the 6cd changer - it should be a simple swap to replace the changer with the Gateway. It should just work after that (assuming your car is relatively new - it probably already has the coding for playing mp3s). I installed the BMW ipod interface myself on a car without cdc and even that was pretty straightforward (but did need coding for the cdc). There's plenty of info on here to help you.
Adding the AVR I don't know... Someone else will need to chime in for that!
Adding the AVR I don't know... Someone else will need to chime in for that!
10-14-2010, 01:26 PM
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10-14-2010, 01:33 PM
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Thanks guys for the quick and straight to the point response!
Yes the single cd slot and DVD player does play MP3 cd's and shows the text.
Bruce, ive been reading a lot about your LCI conversion cables i WILL be coming round this this sometime soon, shame my car was just like 2ish months before LCI came out!
Yes the single cd slot and DVD player does play MP3 cd's and shows the text.
Bruce, ive been reading a lot about your LCI conversion cables i WILL be coming round this this sometime soon, shame my car was just like 2ish months before LCI came out!
10-16-2010, 04:32 AM
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Hi all
I wanted to add the Denison Gateway 500 to my e60 currently has media package professional, inc a 6cd disc changer.
How easy is the gateway to install?
Also i wanted to add the AVR kit for video, is this easy to add on? (i know it needs to be programmed to add the TV option)
Is the instillation a DIY job?
Many thanks
I wanted to add the Denison Gateway 500 to my e60 currently has media package professional, inc a 6cd disc changer.
How easy is the gateway to install?
Also i wanted to add the AVR kit for video, is this easy to add on? (i know it needs to be programmed to add the TV option)
Is the instillation a DIY job?
Many thanks
I've installed Dension GW 500 and AVR in my E61. The GW 500 is quiet easy, but the AVR module is more complicated. This is because you have to remove the HU and install an adapter cable in the back of the HU. There is not much space in the back of the HU so it?s a bit tricky to place the wiring on the adapter but it?s possible. Another problem it to get the car coded for TV activation. My local BMW dealer was no able to do this. I manage to get the HU coded by Patryk on this forum that did it remote.
10-16-2010, 10:20 AM
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Hi
I've installed Dension GW 500 and AVR in my E61. The GW 500 is quiet easy, but the AVR module is more complicated. This is because you have to remove the HU and install an adapter cable in the back of the HU. There is not much space in the back of the HU so it?s a bit tricky to place the wiring on the adapter but it?s possible. Another problem it to get the car coded for TV activation. My local BMW dealer was no able to do this. I manage to get the HU coded by Patryk on this forum that did it remote.
I've installed Dension GW 500 and AVR in my E61. The GW 500 is quiet easy, but the AVR module is more complicated. This is because you have to remove the HU and install an adapter cable in the back of the HU. There is not much space in the back of the HU so it?s a bit tricky to place the wiring on the adapter but it?s possible. Another problem it to get the car coded for TV activation. My local BMW dealer was no able to do this. I manage to get the HU coded by Patryk on this forum that did it remote.
I take it the dension is much better than thebmw iPod retrofit kit ?
How many sources can you now get with the dension , can you still add tv module as well , or does dension allow a digital tv / DVD / iPod videos , and rear camera etc ?
10-16-2010, 11:16 AM
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Do you have business sat nav or professional sat nav with 8.8" widescreen ?
I take it the dension is much better than thebmw iPod retrofit kit ?
How many sources can you now get with the dension , can you still add tv module as well , or does dension allow a digital tv / DVD / iPod videos , and rear camera etc ?
I take it the dension is much better than thebmw iPod retrofit kit ?
How many sources can you now get with the dension , can you still add tv module as well , or does dension allow a digital tv / DVD / iPod videos , and rear camera etc ?
10-16-2010, 01:34 PM
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I've installed Dension GW 500 and AVR in my E61. The GW 500 is quiet easy, but the AVR module is more complicated. This is because you have to remove the HU and install an adapter cable in the back of the HU. There is not much space in the back of the HU so it?s a bit tricky to place the wiring on the adapter but it?s possible. Another problem it to get the car coded for TV activation. My local BMW dealer was no able to do this. I manage to get the HU coded by Patryk on this forum that did it remote.
I've installed Dension GW 500 and AVR in my E61. The GW 500 is quiet easy, but the AVR module is more complicated. This is because you have to remove the HU and install an adapter cable in the back of the HU. There is not much space in the back of the HU so it?s a bit tricky to place the wiring on the adapter but it?s possible. Another problem it to get the car coded for TV activation. My local BMW dealer was no able to do this. I manage to get the HU coded by Patryk on this forum that did it remote.
Hi Haugejan
Thanks for the reply (boost in confidence!) haha yeah i was thinking i'll just do the gateway for now and see if i really need the AVR router, as tempting as it is i doubt i'll hardly use it! but then again if i want to do something id rather just get the whole set in once and all. Coding will be an issue though...
Thanks