DICE MediaBridge User manual

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vehicle specic integration solutions
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• Text display not available in CDC emulation.
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1. Navigation-equipped vehicles or factory satellite retention requires i-Honda-R4
kit.
2. Text available only in SAT emulation mode - Radio must have XM button and
factory XM must be disconnected.
3. Not compatible with in-dash 6 CD system; external CD-changer must be
disconnected.
4. Not compatible with Navigation system or Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment system.
5. Media Bridge requires radio have SAT or XM button.
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Note for ALL:
COMPATIBILITY chart
Installation Tips / Che ck List
To operate in SAT mode, the XM tuner must be physically disconnected. On Honda vehicles, this is usually
located in the trunk area on the left or right side near the wheel-well. The newer (2007+) CR-V has it behind the
glovebox up front. The Honda Ridgeline and Accord Hybrid (2005-07) have it behind the rear passenger seat.
On 2004 Accord, if removing the storage bin in the lower part of the dash, have the door closed
and it will be much easier to remove.
How can I tell if my factory
Acura radio will support text?
The factory radio must have an XM or SAT button.
R3/R4
FAQs Before Purchasing the Ki t
Can the factory XM be retained?
Yes, factory XM can be retained with our Y-harness
that is included in the i-Honda-R4 kit. Retaining XM
requires the R3/R4 kit to be in CDC emulation
mode. Media Bridge allows retention of satellite
radio even in SAT emulation mode.
Are any of the operational features
different between SAT-mode and CD-mode of
the DICE R3/R4 unit?
Operating the iPod through the factory radio is
nearly identical in both emulation modes.
SAT-mode has the benefit of text display.
R3/R4
R3/R4
R2 R3/R4
R3/R4
R3/R4
Can the steering wheel controls
operate my iPod?
Yes, the steering wheel controls can operate the iPod.
Note: pressing and holding of the steering wheel button
triggers its secondary function.
Abbreviation Note:
i-Honda- R2 kit
i-Honda- R2/R3 kit
R2
R2/R3
Accord
Vehicle Compatible Integration
Honda
2003 - 2009
1998 - 2002
2006 - 2009
Civic
1998 - 2005
CRV
2005 - 2009
1999 - 2004
Fit
Element
2003 - 2009 (EX/SC)
2006 - 2009
2003 - 2009 (DX/LX)
CD-Changer
emulation
Universal Satellite emulation
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
R2 3
R2 3, 4
R3/R4 1
R2 3
R3/R4 1
R3/R4 1
R2 3, 4
R3/R4 1
R3/R4 2
R3/R4 2
R3/R4 2
R3/R4 2
5
5
5
5
Vehicle Compatible Integration
Honda
Insight
2005 - 2009
2006 - 2009
2000 - 2003
1998 - 2004
2003 - 2005
Prelude
Ridgeline
S2000
2000 - 2003
1998 - 2002
2006 - 2009
2004 - 2009
Pilot
Odyssey
CD-Changer
emulation
Universal Satellite emulation
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS
FMRDS R2 3
R2 3
R2 3
R2 3, 4
R3/R4 1
R3/R4 1
R3/R4 1
R2 3, 4
R3/R4 1
R3/R4 2
R3/R4 2
R3/R4 2
R3/R4 2
5
5
5
5
R3/R4 1R3/R4 25
FMRDS & FMRDS USB-PRO
FMRDS

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DICE interface for iPod
Installation Guide/User Manual
Content Identifier
user manual
vehicle specific
interface module
docking
cable Honda-R2
Bus Connector
Honda-R3
Bus Connector
Honda-R4
Bus Connector
(regular harness that is used
for non-nav Acura and
disables XM (if equipped))
(Y-harness required for
navigation-equipped Acura or to
retain factory XM)
About Dip Switch Settings
DICE module
for i-Honda- R2 kit:
integration for iPod
integration for iPod
The configuration switches located on the DICE module are used to set the operation of the interface by the installer.
Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the DICE interface not to work properly or not to operate at all. Disconnect the
vehicle harness from module and cycle ignition off for 50 seconds after changing the switches!
OFF OFF
CDC
Selected emulation
Default
Car configuration switches
Switches should remain in the default OFF position.
DICE module
for i-Honda- R3/R4 kit:
Selected emulation
iPod configuration switches
OFF OFF
“Locked”
Default
OFF OFF
CDC
Default
Car configuration switches
Recommended for radios NOT supporting Satellite
(XM) or if factory SAT is installed and user wishes to
retain it.
ON ON
SAT
Recommended for Satellite (XM) capable radios. This
type of emulation provides full text display on the radio.
If Satellite (XM) is equipped it must be disconnected to
operate flawlessly in this mode.
ON ON
“Display”
OFF
ON
“Smart”
In “Smart” mode, both “Locked” mode or “Display” mode
can be selected by the user from the iPod when
connected.
Selected emulation
iPod configuration switches
OFF OFF
“Locked”
Default
It is best selected when text display is supported by
the radio. After the initialization the iPod will be locked
for increased interface functionality
ON ON
It is best selected when text display is NOT supported
by the radio. Track numbers and times are not
synchronized between the iPod and radio. Because there
is less data transfer between the iPod and radio, this
mode has the fastest response time. Content is selected
on the iPod only.
“iPod”
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This mode should be selected when controls on the
iPod are preferred. The radio can display the track name
but has limited browsing capabilities.
This mode is ideal on radio with single line display.
This mode should be selected when browsing is
preferred from the radio. After connecting the iPod you
will see the DICE logo on the screen. After the initializa-
tion the iPod will be locked for an increased interface
functionality.
for i-Honda- R2 kit for i-Honda- R3 kit for i-Honda- R4 kit

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Connection Diagram
vehicle specific
connector
module
docking
cable
iPod
MENU
Honda R3 / R4 BUS connector
Honda R2
BUS connector
Old Acura BUS system
cable receptacle
(R4 only)
radio location
Factory XM tuner
(if installed)
Note that in some vehicles the physical location of
the CD changer / SAT connector is on the bottom
of the radio
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integration for iPod
Operation Overview
SAT emulation
CDC emulation
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2
3
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2
3
4
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integration for iPod
1Source selector
2Use Presets to change modes.& 6
5Press to enable Shuffle Song.
3Press to change track.
4Turn to change track.
or
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SAT emulation with navigation system
1Source selector
2Press to change track, press and hold
to RW or FFW.
3Press to change modes.
1Source selector
2Use Presets to change modes.
3Toggle between available text fields.
4Press to change track.
5Press to enable shuffle song.
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Acura Specific Technical Notes
Problem Solution
Cannot select CD changer or SAT source.
Check DIP switch settings. With the ignition OFF disconnect vehicle harness
from module for a few seconds and reconnect. Verify that the correct button is
used to access the interface.
No text display. Make sure DIP switch settings are correctly set for text display.
iPod does not display the DICE logo when
connected.
Reset iPod and make sure most recent iPod firmware is installed. Make sure all cables
are connected properly. Note that iTouch does not display the logo.
Radio/ steering wheel controls do not operate
iPod. Reset iPod and make sure most recent iPod firmware is installed.
No audio from iPod source. Reset the iPod. Verify proper connection to the interface.
Music is distorted or sound level is too low.
Cannot find SAT mode.
Check and make sure all EQ and BASS boost options are turned off on your iPod.
Cannot fit i-Honda-R2 kit into any of the ports
on the radio or cannot fit i-Honda-R3/R4 into
any of the ports on the radio
Various vehicle trim models (EX, LX, DX, etc.) can have different radios for a specific
year. If the i-Honda-R2 connection doesn’t fit into any ports, the i-Honda-R3/R4 will be
required and vice versa.
If the radio does not have a SAT or XM button, then it will not support SAT emulation of
the DICE module. Have the DICE module configured for CDC emulation.
iPod does not charge. Check all connections. See if iPod charges while connected to computer or wall
charger. You may need to reset the iPod.
The factory XM module must be disconnected. It is usually located in the trunk of the
vehicle.
Sound of factory installed satellite radio is
bleeding through when the iPod audio source
is selected.
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Content Identifier
user manual Media Bridge Module Media Bridge Connector Microphone
(Y-harness required for
navigation-equipped Acura or to
retain factory XM)
About Dip Switch Settings
Media Bridge
module
The configuration switches located on the DICE module are
used t o set t he operation of t he i nterface b y t he i nstaller.
Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the DICE interface
not to work properly or not to operate at all. Disconnect the
vehicle harness from module and cycle ignition off for
50 seconds after changing the switches!
iPod configuration switches
Connection Diagram
iPod
MENU
Media Bridge BUS connector
Sirius connector
AUX connector
Media Bridge module
Sirius SAT radio
cable receptacle
radio location
Factory XM tuner
(if installed)
Note that in some vehicles the physical location of
the CD changer / SAT connector is on the bottom
of the radio
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USB
thumb drives
Microphone
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(MB-1500 series only)
New Honda system
Selected emulation
Car configuration switches
Features are not ready at the time of printing. Please
check the user manual.
Auxiliary
device
USB cable or iPod dock cable
mini USB port
for software update
for MB-1000-Honda kit & MB-1500-Honda kit: for MB-1500-Honda kit ONLY:
(for MB-1500-Honda kit ONLY)
Installation Guide/User Manual
DICE MediaBridge Interface

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Operation Overview
1Source selector
2Use Presets to change modes.
3Toggle between available text fields.
4Press to change track.
5Press to enable shuffle song.
SAT emulation
1
2
3
4
5
1Source selector
2Use Presets to change modes.& 6
5Press to enable Shuffle Song.
3Press to change track.
4Turn to change track.
or
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SAT emulation with navigation system
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