Panasonic VW1 User Manual

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VW1
Owner’s
Manual

Neo Gateway

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Table of Contents

Pages

1. Introduction 1

2. Precautions 1

3. Compatibility Notes 1

4. Dipswitch Settings 2

5. Installation 2

6. iPod Operation 4

Panasonic Radio Operation
Delphi Radio Operation

7. HD Radio Operation 6

(if equipped)

Panasonic Radio Operation
Delphi Radio Operation

8. Selecting AUX Input 7

9. Selecting Factory Satellite 7

(if eqipped)

10. Troubleshooting 8

11. Warranty Information 9

Neo Gateway & Optional Add-ons

Factory Radio

Not Included

iPod

Not Included

Neo Gateway Harness

Neo Gateway

11Ft. iPod Cable

Antenna Adapter

* Required for most vehicles. (sold seperately)

HD Radio

3Ft. HD Radio Cable

TM

Tuner

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ® Neo Gateway. The Neo Gateway is
designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure from your factory
radio. To ensure that your HD Radio tuner or iPod performs correctly with
your radio, we recommend that you read this
entire manual before attempting installation of the Neo Gateway. The
Neo Gateway allows connectivity for iPod and HD Radio (HDRT sold
separately), enabling full control of these devices from the factory installed
radio. It also retains original system features such as Satellite Radio
(if equipped).

2. Precautions

UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE

For proper operation of the Neo Gateway, your iPod must be updated with the

most recent version of rmware from Apple. This is done on your computer.

To update the software on the iPod go to:
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/.
Follow the directions on the website to complete the download. There is no
charge for this update.

PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR iPod.

Some installations require you to make wiring connections. To eliminate the
risk of an electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the vehicle’s battery
prior to installation. If you do not feel comfortable making these connections,
we suggest you seek professional installation. We recommend that the iPod
be disconnected from the interface when the vehicle is not in use.

PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION

Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving
parts, sharp metal edges or direct sunlight. We recommend securing
the interface to a suitable location using; double sided tape, VelcroTM or
zip-ties.

3. Compatibility Notes

2006-2008 VW Jetta, Rabbit, Passat, Eos, and GTI

Radio must be Non-Navigation and have a button labeled “SAT” to be

compatible

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4. Dipswitch Settings

After removing the radio from the vehicle, identify the manufacturer of the

radio. Two companies make the radios featured in these VW vehicles. If the
model number sticker is on the side of the radio it is a Delphi brand radio. If
the model number sticker is on the top of the radio it is a Panasonic brand
radio.

For Delphi radios all dip switches must be in the OFF position (up) for
the Neo Gateway to function.

For Panasonic radios only dipswitch #2 needs to be turned ON
(down), the rest must be OFF (up) for the Neo Gateway to function.

5. Installation

Before installing the Neo Gateway, be sure you have correctly set
the dipswitches according to section four.

NOTE: DO NOT disconnect the wiring from the “passenger airbag
light” on the dash bezel. Disconnecting this harness will cause an
airbag light to illuminate in the gauge cluster which needs to be
reset by a Volkswagen dealership.

1. When making electrical connections it is always recommended that
the vehicle’s battery be disconnected from the electrical system before
performing the installation.

2. Carefully remove the radio from the dash of the vehicle. We recom­mend the use of Part # GET (when applicable) to remove the radio from

the dash. These tools are specically designed to be used to remove

Volkswagen radios. This will provide access to the factory radio connec­tors where you will connect the Neo Gateway harness.

3. Disconnect the factory harness from the back of the radio. Disconnect
the antenna connector from the radio.

4. Connect the 8-Pin iPod docking cable into the rst port on the Neo

Gateway furthest away from dipswitches. Carefully run the 11 foot iPod
cable behind the dash to the location where the iPod will be mounted or
stored (for example; the glove box or center console). This location

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may vary based on the vehicle, and customer’s preference. When running
this cable through the dash, be sure to secure it away from moving parts
or sharp metal edges that may damage the cable.

5. If connecting the HD Radio tuner (HDRT sold separately) Plug the 3
foot HD Radio cable (8-Pin mini-din to 8-Pin mini-din) into the second port
(closest to the dipswitches) on the Neo Gateway. Connect the other end
of this cable into the HD Radio tuner. Connect the factory WHITE antenna
cable into the antenna connection on the HD Radio tuner (HDRT). For

best performance of the HDRT use an amplied antenna adaptor to
make this connection. We recommend the use of a Best Kits BAADIN22

or equivalent. If the Tan connector is connected into the HDRT it will not

receive any AM reception.

6. Plug the male connector on the VW1 harness into the port on the back
of the radio. Next, connect the factory harness into the female connector

on the VW1 harness. Be sure to make a rm connection but do not force
it. Plug the black micro-t 24-pin connector on the VW1 harness into the

Gateway Neo Gateway box.

7. To complete the installation secure the Neo Gateway (Gateway) and
HD Radio tuner (HDRT) into the cavity behind the dash. Be sure that the
cables and interface modules are not near moving parts or sharp metal
edges as they may damage the cables. To prevent rattling noises inside
the dash, use zip ties, or electrical tape, or other fasteners to mount the
interfaces to the factory wiring or installed audio components (for example
under the factory Satellite tuner (if present).

8. With all connections made, reconnect the vehicle’s battery, insert the
key into the ignition, and turn the vehicle on. Check for proper operation
of the Neo Gateway and HD Radio tuner before reinstalling the factory
dash panels.

9. When rst powering up the vehicle with the radio reconnected, “CODE”

may appear on the screen. This is a safety feature of the VW radio. If you
see this message, DO NOT enter a code, simply let the radio sit on this
screen for about 10 seconds, then turn the vehicle off. Disconnect the
gateway harness from the vehicle. Reconnect the gateway harness to the
vehicle. Normal operation should resume.

10. NOTE: The rst time that you access the Gateway, your radio may
display “DEV INIT” while the device is initializing. If this is displayed,
please wait one minute the cycle the ignition off and on. Access “SAT”

mode again to begin normal gateway operation.

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6. iPod Operation

The Neo Gateway is accessed by pressing the “SAT” button to switch the

radio to the Satellite radio source. In the Satellite Radio source, you will

have access to all the available Neo Gateway sources. Press the “CAT
FLDR” button, ▲ or ▼ button to cycle through the Neo Gateway sources.
(AM, FM, IPOD, AUX input, SAT) when the desired option is displayed on

the screen, wait 3 seconds and the radio will select the displayed option.

Press the “CAT FLDR” or “▲” button until “IPOD” is displayed. Wait 3 sec­onds, the radio will automatically enter the iPod mode.

PANASONIC Radio Controls

Next Track

Turn the Tune knob Clockwise to skip to the next track.

Previous Track

Turn the Tune knob Counter-clockwise to go back to the previous track.

Enter Browse menu / make a selection

To enter the Browse menu, press in the tune knob. While in the Browse

menu press the “CAT FLDR” or “▲” “▼” buttons to cycle through Browsing
options. (Playlist, Artist, Album, Genre and Composer) when the desired

Browsing method is displayed, press in the tune knob to select that option.

When the radio displays “TR:” you are about to select a track to play, when

you press in the tune knob and select a track, the iPod will play that song
through the audio system.

Menu back

Press “Seek ▼” to move back one folder in the menu. This allows you

to change the Browsing method. For example if you select to Browse by

album, and you decide to Browse by artist instead, press the “SEEK ▼”

button to go back.

Panasonic Steering Wheel controls

The Multifunction display in the gauge cluster must be in “Audio mode” for

the steering wheel controls to operate the Neo Gateway.

Next track

Press the “▲” button on the SWC to advance to the next track.

Previous track

Press the “▼” button on the SWC to go back to the previous track.

Enter Browse menu / make a selection

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Press the “OK” button on the SWC to enter the Browse menu. Press “OK”

to select the displayed option in the Browse menu.

While in the Browse menu, change your browsing method by pressing the

“▲” and “▼” buttons on the steering wheel controls.

Delphi Radio Controls

Next Track

Turn the Tune knob Clockwise to skip to the next track.

Previous Track

Turn the Tune knob Counter-clockwise to go back to the previous track.

Enter Browse menu / make a selection

To enter the Browse menu, press Preset # 2. While in the Browse menu

press the “CAT FLDR” or “▲” “▼” buttons to cycle through Browsing
options. (Playlist, Artist, Album, Genre and Composer) when the desired

Browsing method is displayed, press Preset # 2 to select that option.

When the radio displays “TR:” you are about to select a track to play,

when you press Preset # 2 and select a track, the iPod will play that song
through the audio system.

Menu back

Press Preset # 1 to move up one folder in the menu. This allows you to
change the Browsing method. For example if you select to Browse by
album, and you decide to Browse by artist instead, press Preset # 1 to go
back.

Exit Browse Menu

Press Preset # 3 to exit the Browse menu and continue playing the current
song.

Rewind

Press Preset # 5 to fast forward, press Preset # 5 again to play.

Fast Forward

Press Preset # 6 to fast forward, press Preset # 6 again to play.

Random modes

Press Preset # 4 to toggle between the random modes (Song, Album, Off.)

7. HD Radio Operation

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(if equipped)

Press the “CAT FLDR” or “▲” button until “HD-AM” or “HD-FM” is dis­played. Wait 3 seconds, the radio will automatically enter the HD Radio
mode.

PANASONIC Radio Controls

Seek Up

Press the ”SEEK▲” button to seek up to next available station.

Seek Down

Press the ”▼SEEK” button to seek down to the next available station.

Manually Tune

Turn the Tune knob to manually tune. Clockwise will tune up, Counter­clockwise will tune down.

Storing stations into preset memory

Press in the tune knob to access the preset memory menu.

Use the “CAT FLDR” button to cycle through the preset locations (1-18FM,
or 1-6 AM)

Press in the tune knob to store the current station into the location dis­played on the radio, for example PRE1.

Recall a station from preset memory

Press in the tune knob to access the preset memory menu.

Use the “CAT FLDR” button to cycle through the preset locations. When

the desired preset is displayed, wait 3 seconds, the radio will auto select
the station.

Panasonic Steering Wheel controls

The Multifunction display in the gauge cluster must be in “Audio mode” for

the steering wheel controls to operate the Neo Gateway.

Seek Up

Press the “▲” arrow on the steering wheel controls to seek up.

Seek Down

Press the “▼” arrow on the steering wheel controls to seek down.

Storing stations into preset memory

Press “OK” access the preset memory menu.

Use the “▲” and “▼” buttons to cycle through the preset locations (1-18FM, or 1-6 AM)

Press “OK” to store the current station into the location displayed on the

radio, for example PRE1.

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Recall a station from preset memory

Press “OK” to access the preset memory menu.
Use the “▲” and “▼” buttons to cycle through the preset locations. When

the desired preset is displayed, wait 3 seconds, the radio will auto select
the station.

Delphi Radio Controls

Seek Up

Press the ”SEEK▲” button to seek up to next available station.

Seek Down

Press the ”▼SEEK” button to seek down to the next available station.

Manually Tune

Turn the Tune knob to manually tune. Clockwise will tune up, Counter­clockwise will tune down.

Storing stations into Preset memory

Tune to a station you wish to save into Preset memory. Press and hold
the Preset button (1-6) where you want to store the preset. Holding the
preset button for two seconds will store the station into memory.

Recall a station from Preset memory

Press the preset button (1-6) to recall the station stored in that location.

8. Selecting AUX

Press the “CAT FLDR” or “▲” button until “AUX” is displayed. Wait 3 sec­onds, the radio will automatically enter the Auxiliary audio input mode.

9. Selecting Factory Satellite
Radio (if equipped)

Press the “CAT FLDR” or “▲” button until “SAT” is displayed. Wait 3 sec­onds, the radio will automatically enter the Satellite Radio mode.

For instructions on the operation of the factory installed Satellite Radio
tuner, please reference the owner’s manual supplied with the vehicle.

NOTE: when in Factory Satellite radio mode, to change to another source,

iPod, HD Radio, etc. Press in the Tune knob twice (2X) then use the “CAT
FLDR” or “▲” and”▼” buttons to cycle through the available Neo Gateway

sources.

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10. Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause Remedy

Radio shows iPod
not connected

iPod cable is not
connected to iPod or
Gateway.

Verify the docking cable is connected
to the Neo Gateway, and the iPod

I can not correctly
control the iPod
through the radio.

I have updated my

iPod’s rmware

and still have
control issues

I don’t see iPod
artist or song
information on the
screen

I can’t use my
iPod’s click wheel
to select music

The Neo Gateway
does not recognize
the HD Radio
tuner (HDRT)

Radio shows

“DEV INIT”

When I listen to

the factory AM or

FM radio there
is only static, no
audio.

No AM or FM

reception using the
HD Radio source

HD Radio station

quality uctuates

or is lost randomly

I receive FM but

no AM stations

The iPod rmware
may be out of date.

Sometimes the
iPods needs to be
reset

The radio is
displaying a different

text eld

The iPod is in
external control
mode. This allows
text to be displayed
on the radio screen

The HD tuner
was not properly
connected when
the Gateway was

rst connected and

initialized.

Gateway device is
initializing

Factory antenna
cable is connected
to the HD Radio
tuner.

Factory antenna
cable is not
connected to the HD
Radio tuner (HDRT)

The HD Tuner is
temporarily losing
reception of the
Digital HD Radio
broadcast signal

Poor antenna
connection

Update iPod rmware for free at
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download

Press and hold the click wheel (center
button) and the menu button for 10
seconds. This will reboot the iPod.

YOU WILL NOT LOSE MUSIC on the

iPod by doing this reset

Press the Text / Scan button to see
text

Press the Aux / Sat button and select
AUX 2 source to control the iPod

manually using the click wheel

HDRT must be connected before the
Gateway is powered on. Disconnect
the Gateway from the vehicles
harness for 5 minutes. Verify the
8 pin DIN HDRT cable is securely
connected at both ends before
reconnecting the vehicle harness.

This only occurs the rst time the

Gateway is powered on. Wait one
minute, cycle ignition off and on then

enter SAT Mode.

Use Gateway to access HD Radio
source. This will provide all AM and

FM reception for your vehicle.

Remove from factory radio, connect
into HDRT module. Note* We

recommend a Best Kits BAADin22

This is expected performance. The
Digital HD Radio playback will resume
in areas of higher broadcast signal
strength.

Verify that the WHITE antenna
connector is connected to the HDRT,

using a BAADin22 or equivalent

adapter.

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11. Warranty Information

One Year Limited Warranty

The quality controls used in the manufacture of this product will ensure your sat­isfaction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from
an authorized Elecronics dealer. This warranty covers any supplied or manufac­tured parts of this product that, upon inspection by authorized personnel, is found to
have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty
does not apply to installation expenses. Attempting to service or modify this unit, op­erating this unit under conditions other than the recommended voltage will render this

WARRANTY VOID.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, shall not be liable for any personal injury, property

damage and or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind (including water dam­age) resulting from malfunctions, defects, misuse, improper installation or alteration of this

product. All parts of this product are guaranteed for a period of 1 year as follows:
Within the rst 12 months from date of purchase, subject to the conditions above, will repair

or replace the product at their discretion, if it is defective in material or workmanship provid-

ing it is returned to an Authorized Neo Car Audio Dealer, with PROOF OF PURCHASE from

an authorized Elecronics dealer.

Warning:

This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during operation. Ex­posure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or malfunction.

FCC Class B Radio Frequency
Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener­ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac­cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recption, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and reciever.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differant from
that of which the reciever is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technical
for help.

Notice : The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.