Installation Guide - iPod Adapter / Car Kits
Installing your Dension iPod Car Kit is straightforward
and is slightly different depending on the kit you have ordered
for you particular vehicle. Have a read through the options below
and if you don't really want to install yourself, at the bottom
of the page you'll find details of finding a professional installer
in your area. Many customers prefer to leave it to someone with
the experience to ensure a successful installation first time.
Full Installation Instructions and User Manual are supplied with
all Dension iPod ice>Link Plus versions. Average installation time
by our customers is between 15 and 60 minutes enabling any basic
DIYer to install this product comfortably giving you endless hours
of music in under an hour.
Mounting the Active Cradle:
If you have selected an option that includes the Active Cradle as
opposed to the Dock Cable then you will need a mounting Bracket to
position the cradle on your dash providing easy access of your iPod.
We recommend mounting the Active Cradle using the supplied screws
with the addition of a Dashmount Mounting Bracket or Brodit Mounting
Bracket ensuring a neat, safe and professional installation.
Dashmount Brackets are Vehicle Specific Damage-Free Mounting Brackets
and they are made for your particular car make and model ensuring
a perfect fit. They install in minutes without any drilling and protect
your dash providing a quick, easy and secure installation giving an
integrated look with your car dash and interior. Detailed easy installation
instructions are included with each bracket.
To view click the Dashmount Bracket or Brodit Mounting Bracket links
or the links on the product menu to left of website.
If your vehicle is not listed select the Universal bracket option
as these are compatible with any vehicle. Universal brackets have
an arm that simply slides into position at one side of your radio.
Choose between 10mm, 30mm & 45mm arm lengths depending whether your
radio is flush with your dash or recessed. A flush radio would use
a 10mm Bracket and a radio recessed deep in the dash would use a 45mm
bracket.
See an example of the mounting brackets in position.
Dension Active Cradle iPod ice>Link Plus Adapter Installation:
Dension Ice Link adapter installation is generally far easier than
you would expect. The Ice Link lead simply connects to the *CD Changer
Socket found at the rear of your radio by push-fit connection and
then to your iPod using your selected connection type. The iPod can
mount on your dash using a Dashmount vehicle specific bracket or a
universal bracket if there isn't a Dashmount Bracket available for
your vehicle, utilising the included plate and screws. No wiring is
necessary.
*If you are using a changer and your socket is taken you will need
the FM ipod car kit. Here you can have the best or both worlds and
use both your changer and your iPod.
Dension Dock Cable iPod ice>Link Plus Adapter Installation:
The Ice Link lead simply connects to the *CD Changer Socket found
at the rear of your radio by push-fit connection and then to your
iPod using the dock cable that will locate in your glove box for easy
access. No wiring is necessary.
*If you are using a changer and your socket is taken you will need
the FM ipod car kit. Here you can have the best or both worlds and
use both your changer and your iPod.
Dension FM Modulator iPod ice>Link Plus Adapter Installation:
Slightly different to the above options, the Dension FM Modulator
Ice Link has 3 connections to be made. To power the FM Modulator you
connect a switched 12V live and an earth to the unit from your cars
wiring using the 2 included Scotch Locks preventing the need to solder,
allowing a quick installation by any competent DIYer. You then disconnect
the aerial lead from the rear of your radio and connect this in-line
with the FM unit all by push-fit connection. The iPod mounts on your
dash using the cradle utilising the included plate and screws.
Dension Auxiliary iPod ice>Link Plus Adapter Installation:
The Auxiliary Ice Link lead simply connects to the Auxiliary input
connection (2 x Phono Connections) found on your radio by push-fit
connection and then to your iPod using your selected connection type.
To power the Auxiliary Adapter you connect a switched 12V live and
an earth to the unit from your cars wiring using the 2 included Scotch
Locks preventing the need to solder, allowing a quick installation
by any competent DIYer. The iPod can mount on your dash using the
cradle (if selected) utilising the included plate and screws or it
can locate in your glove box using the dock cable.
Recommended Professional Installation Service:
If like a number of our clients, you would prefer an Installation
Professional to help we highly recommend InCar-Installer.com, the
UK's Leading In-Car Nationwide Installation Service Company.
Alternatively look in your local Yellow Pages under the (Car Electrics
& Car Audio) categories or visit Yell.com to find an installer in
your area. If you would like to have the installation carried out
at your home or workplace, look for a mobile installer in the advert
or ask when you call them if they offer this service. You'll be surprised,
that you find it's cheaper for someone to call to you and install
it than to leave it at some fancy garage.
Ben is a successful technical consultant on design of iPod systems.
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