Audiovox MEDIABRIDGE Troubleshooting guide

for select Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicles using USB emulation
Installation Guide/User manual
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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation
The Audiovox and Audiovox Driven by DICE Electronics logos are trademarks of
Audiovox Electronics Corporation
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
All Trademarks and Logos are the property of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.
Printed in China
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Table of Contents
Warning and safety
Product registration
MediaBridge kit contents
Supported iPod models
Note to Installer
Connection diagram
Installation
iPod content browsing
Charging
Selecting the MediaBridge to playback audio
Operating the MediaBridge - non-nav radios
Operating the MediaBridge - navigation radios
Internet Radio Application support
Updating rmware
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to follow instructions may result in
improper operation or injury. Neither Audiovox Electronics Corporation nor Apple Inc., its regional ofces,
distributors or resellers take any responsibility for any damage or injury as a result of using the integration kit.
- Do not open, disassemble or alter the interface in any way.
- Do not insert anything into the casing.
- Do not cut or try to alter cables in any way and always use the correct connections.
- Only operate unit when stationary or ask passengers to operate it for you.
- Do not allow the Apple iPod/iPhone to distract you from driving.
- Exercise good judgement and keep your eyes on the road at all times.
- Do not expose unit to extreme temperatures, humidity or shock.
- Keep the unit and iPod/iPhone away from uids.
- Keep away from children! - Interface components may contain small parts, can be broken or disassembled
and components may become loose from vibration and heat. Small components and packaging materials
may be a choking hazard when handled by children.
Warning and safety!
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Thank you for purchasing this integration kit. Please review this booklet before operating the unit. This
interface was designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with your vehicle’s factory audio system.
We recommend registering your Audiovox product so you can receive news about important rmware updates
and have unlimited access to our online support system.
To register your Audiovox product, please complete the following steps:
1. Visit http://www.audiovoxproducts.com
2. Look up and save the serial number of the product.
3. Complete the product registration form.
4. Submit the form.
5. Save the registration sheet in a safe place for future reference.
If you are unable to complete the registration via internet, please call Audiovox at 1-800-645-4994.
Congratulations on your purchase!
Product registration
Prior to installation make sure the module’s rmware is up to date to ensure compatibility
with the latest features and enhancements. Please refer to page 21 to update rmware.
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MediaBridge kit contents
MediaBridge module Users Manual
for select Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicles using USB emulation
Installation Guide/User manual
Vehicle BUS Connector
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Supported iPod models and rmware version requirements
Model Model
1G nano 160 GB classic
iPod 5G 5G nano
2G nano 3G touch
iPod classic iPhone 4
3G nano
4G touch
iPod touch
6G nano
iPhone
iPhone 3G
4G nano
120 GB classic
2G touch
iPhone 3GS
Firmware / OS Version Firmware / OS Version
1.3.1 2.0.4
1.3 1.0.2
1.1.3 iOS 5
1.1.2 iOS 5
1.1.3
iOS 5
iOS 3.1.3
1.2
iOS 3.1.3
iOS 4.2.1
1.0.4
2.0.1
iOS 5
iOS 5
iPhone 4S iOS 5
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Attention installer! Please read the following!
Audiovox strongly recommends that the unit be installed in an easily accessible place!
DO NOT PLACE IT BEHIND THE RADIO AND DO NOT HIDE UNDER CARPET!
Whether the unit is professionally or self installed, put the module where you, the end user can get to it easily
in the future. (Have the installer show you where the interface module is installed.)
Installing the module behind the radio will make it difcult to:
-Add possible future upgrades, changing software, adding new features, improving operation;
-Remove the unit in case of failure.
MAKE SURE THAT THE MODULE IS IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE!
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Connection diagram
MENU
MediaBridge module
Vehicle BUS connector
To radio/vehicle
USB thumb
drive
iPhone/iPod
USB cable or iPhone/iPod docking cable
Ports are
not used
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Installation
1. Verify compatibility 5. Route kit to glove box or other accessible location
6. Connect battery & test
7. Complete install by re-installing radio
2. Disconnect battery
3. Remove radio from car
4. Install vehicle interface harness
Some radios will enter an anti-theft security mode and will lock requiring the radio’s security code
to be entered to unlock it. This code can be requested from the vehicle’s dealership.
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By default, the MediaBridge creates a Playlist named after the name of
the iPod. This Playlist contains all the songs on the iPod and is the very
rst item on the list of Playlists shown while browsing the list of Playlists.
Browsing through Genres works the same as browsing through Playlists
except the content is organized according to Genre. Once a Playlist/
Genre is selected an Artist/Composer may be selected within a Playlist/
Genre using the Artist/Composer list. Albums by the selected Artist/
Composer within the selected Playlist/Genre may be selected in the
Album list. The list item named “ALL” designates all available content
within a list according to the selected category.
The interface automatically charges the battery of the iPod when
connected and your vehicle ignition key is in the ACC/ON position.
Charging may be shown by an
icon that appears on the upper
right corner of the iPod screen.
May vary by model.
Less browsable content
More browsable content
iPod content browsing
Charging
Song
Playlist
Genre
Artist/
Composer
Album
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Accessing the MediaBridge as the audio source:
Much like the radio’s AM/FM tuner, satellite radio or CD audio sources, the MediaBridge is integrated to be
part of the vehicle’s audio system. To access the MediaBridge source, press the AUX button on the radio.
Listening to iPhone/iPod or USB memory device:
The MediaBridge allows connection of iPod/iPhone or USB memory devices. Connected devices will
automatically be detected.
Selecting the MediaBridge to playback audio
The MediaBridge can only be accessed if an iPhone/iPod or USB drive is connected.
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Press to select MediaBridge
Selector buttons - press to enter: List
Mode or Browse by song/playlist/genre/
artist/composer/album/podcast/audiobook
modes
Selector knob - rotate to select song/
playlist/genre/artist/composer/album/
podcast/audiobook modes
Track Up/Down*
Display alternate song text information
Play/Pause
Repeat
Random
Next/Previous folder (USB memory)
Operating the MediaBridge on Non-navigation audio systems -
Basic controls
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*Note that Track up/down can be invoked using the knob.
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Operating the MediaBridge on non-navigation audio systems -
Select a list browsing mode
Browse Mode: Press the selector button which corresponds to “BROWSE”, then press the selector button
which corresponds to the desired browsing mode. Available browsing modes are: PLAYLIST, ARTIST,
ALBUM, GENRE, SONGS, PODCAST, COMPOSER and AUDIOBOOK. The browsing hierarchy applies.
List Mode: Press the selector button which corresponds to either “LIST”, then push the tune knob to select an
item from the list.
Rotate to select desired song Press to return the screen from list display to the previous screen
Rotate to browse items in selected list Press to select item in list Press “MORE” to display the next
item in the heirarchy.
Repeat process until song
is selected
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Operating the MediaBridge on navigation audio systems - Basic controls
Press to Play/Pause currently playing track
Press to go to Genre, Composer, Song, Podcast, Audio-
book, Artist play mode (iPod/iPhone only)
Press for Next/Previous track
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Rotate for Next/Previous track and
browsing through list items
Press to display Songs in list format
Repeat
Random
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Operating the MediaBridge on Navigation audio systems -
Selecting a browse mode
Browse Mode: Press “MENU” on the playback screen and the various browse modes will appear on a new
screen. Scroll up/down with the up/down arrows to view more of the list. Press the button to go back to a
previous screen. Browse modes are not available for USB memory devices.
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Show additional browse modes
Return to previous screen
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This kit includes support for internet radio streaming apps available on
the iTunes® Store. Thousands of stations can be streamed through data
connections. Supported apps include Livio Car Internet Radio, Pandora,
iHeart Radio and more. Supported features such as text display on screen,
and next/previous track functions will vary by app.
To learn more about each app specically, please visit the website for the
app you need information about.
Users must have an active wireless data connection in order to stream music from an app while in the car. Data
connections including “3G” or “4G” through wireless carriers, or a third party wireless Internet access point
connected to your mobile device through WiFi will work. Because this app requires a data connection, it will only
work on connected devices such as the iPhone and iPod touch.
Internet Radio Application support (iPhone/iPod touch)
Data connection requirements (3G/4G/WiFi)
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NOTE: The following features may not be supported by all apps. For
demonstration purposes the following examples will show the features
for the Livio Car Internet Radio app.
The app must be active on the screen of the device. To do so, simply tap
the app’s icon and it will load.
Next/previous TRACK buttons execute application specic features
such as skipping stream or cycling between station presets.
iPhone operating system iOS5 enabled application developers to share
the “now playing” screen information. For example, when using the
Pandora App, you will see artist, album and song information on the
radio’s screen. When using an application that doesn’t implement this
feature, or running iOS4, only the name of the application will be shown.
Please note that although iOS 4 (4.2.1) is supported on iPhone 3G and
iTouch 2nd generation, applications do not run in the background. As
such, loading the app takes longer than on devices where the app is
present in the background.
Controlling Internet Radio Apps
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If your listening experience is interrupted by a call, under most conditions, the app will resume playback at the
end of the call. In other cases to get from an app back to iPod playback, use the ‘Browse’ button on non-nav or
‘Menu’ on nav radio. It shows all the iPod artists/albums/songs/etc (exactly the same as if you were playing the
iPod), and making a selection will start playing it.
NOTE: When an app is running, do not try to use the ‘List’ button (on non-nav)/’Select’ button (on nav). Trying
to change tracks in that menu may make the controls and text display malfunction.
Text that scrolls across the radio’s screen is associated with the stream shown on the radio and displays current
song or station information. Stream must be playing before information on the display is updated.
Text display from the Internet Radio App
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If you need to terminate (kill) the app please follow the steps below:
1. Double-tap on the home button of the iPhone to bring up the list of running apps. If you don’t see the app’s
icon right away, swipe the screen left or right to locate it. Note: If you do not see such task bar but rather a
music control popup then you have an iOS device that does not support background run of apps, therefore
this section is not applicable to you.
2. Press and hold the icon of the app until a red minus icon shows.
3. Tap the red minus icon shown on top of the app.
4. This will close the app.
5. In a few seconds, the iPod music playback app should reinitialize itself and become active again. This can
be veried by going back to the list of running apps and swiping the screen unit the music control section is
shown. The iPod app icon next to the music control sections shows that iPod is your audio source.
Many radio stations offer lower bitrates. Selecting streams with a lower bitrate will reduce data usage and
may reduce stream interruptions during the drive. For example with the Livio Car Internet Radio app, to adjust
bitrates manually, users can: Go to the Setting menu of the device, select the Livio Radio settings the change
the Maximum Bitrate Filter and set it to 64K. Other settings such as Buffer time and Reliability lter may also
help in getting a more stable connection.
Terminate (kill) the App
Internet Radio App settings
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