I am one of the many 2005 S40 owners that have been searching for a way to play an iPod through the S40 audio system without a sub-par FM modulator. Months back read numerous posts about different theories, but never read about anyone having any success. The fallback always seemed to be the FM modulator. I gave up on this search a few months ago, but recently decided to poke around again. This is what I've found.
The Dension Gateway 500 has a new firmware upgrade that, according to their support people, is compatible with a 2005 S40 audio system that is equipped with a CD changer (CDC).
I have yet to buy or try any of what they're saying, but for your information, I've copied the discussion I've been having with their support people. I'm still very skeptical, but a little encouraged to try.
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MY ORIGINAL QUERY:
> Hello,
Does Dension make anyproducts that would directly connect an iPod
to the fiber-optic stereo of the 2005 Volvo S40?
SUPPORT'S RESPONSE:
> You can use Gateway 500, if you have an original Volvo CD Changer installed.
Regards... Dension Support
MY FOLLOW UP:
> Thank you for your response. Is there any white papers or other documentation that you could provide for this approach?
SUPPORT'S RESPONSE:
> The best is to erad the User Manual and if you are still interested the Installation Guide available at
http://www.dension.com/download_icelink.html
Regards... Dension Support
MY FOLLOW UP:
> Support,
One additional question. When I enter Volvo S40 on your compatibility website and click on 2007 (same model as my 2005), it says "Not supported at this time" under the Gateway 500 column. See attached
screenshot. What is the reason for this?
SUPPORT'S RESPONSE:
>IT maintaining information displayed on the WEB is behind the developers. Not a lucky situation, but better to have a solution than to advertise something doesn't exists
Latest 2.08 was released officially yesterday afternoon, see
http://support.dension.com/sup...d=110
For more information read the attached history file.
Regards... Dension Support
The Dension Gateway 500 has a new firmware upgrade that, according to their support people, is compatible with a 2005 S40 audio system that is equipped with a CD changer (CDC).
I have yet to buy or try any of what they're saying, but for your information, I've copied the discussion I've been having with their support people. I'm still very skeptical, but a little encouraged to try.
_____________________________________________________
MY ORIGINAL QUERY:
> Hello,
Does Dension make anyproducts that would directly connect an iPod
to the fiber-optic stereo of the 2005 Volvo S40?
SUPPORT'S RESPONSE:
> You can use Gateway 500, if you have an original Volvo CD Changer installed.
Regards... Dension Support
MY FOLLOW UP:
> Thank you for your response. Is there any white papers or other documentation that you could provide for this approach?
SUPPORT'S RESPONSE:
> The best is to erad the User Manual and if you are still interested the Installation Guide available at
http://www.dension.com/download_icelink.html
Regards... Dension Support
MY FOLLOW UP:
> Support,
One additional question. When I enter Volvo S40 on your compatibility website and click on 2007 (same model as my 2005), it says "Not supported at this time" under the Gateway 500 column. See attached
screenshot. What is the reason for this?
SUPPORT'S RESPONSE:
>IT maintaining information displayed on the WEB is behind the developers. Not a lucky situation, but better to have a solution than to advertise something doesn't exists
Latest 2.08 was released officially yesterday afternoon, see
http://support.dension.com/sup...d=110
For more information read the attached history file.
Regards... Dension Support