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for select Audi and Volkswagen vehicles in CDC emulation

Installation Guide/User manual

Summary of Contents for A-MBR-1500-AUD

Page 1: ...for select Audi and Volkswagen vehicles in CDC emulation Installation Guide User manual ...

Page 2: ...poration 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 ...

Page 3: ...2 Modification A MBR 1502 AVW Connector iPod content browsing and charging iPod locked unlocked settings Basic Operation and Settings iPod Browsing Modes Controlling the MediaBridge USB memory source Bluetooth MAT Paring MediaBridge with your cell phone Answering making a phone call Playing music from a cell phone Accessing the auxiliary input Internet Radio Applications Firmware Update Troublesho...

Page 4: ...les 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 fluids Keep away from children Interfac...

Page 5: ...vox 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 Prod...

Page 6: ...stallation Guide User manual For more accessories visit www audiovoxproducts com Optional accessory Cradle A DCR 150 USB microphone USB extension A MBR 1501 AVW R1 connector A MBR 1500 AUD connector A MBR 1501 AVW R2 connector A MBR 1502 AVW connector Only one of these cables is included with each kit ...

Page 7: ...ct part number A MBR 1501 AVW Copyright 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation All Rights Reserved The Audiovox and Au diovox Driven by DICE Electronics logos are trademarks of Audiovox Electronics Corporation Designed manufactured and assembled in California using foreign and domestic components BVW12345678 ...

Page 8: ...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 4 2 1 iOS 5 iPhone 4S iOS 5 ...

Page 9: ...re 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 difficult to Add possible future upgrades changing software adding new features improving operation Access the AUX input on the module to attach any audio device Access the DIP switches located on the module Remove the unit i...

Page 10: ...rt using an iPod USB cable Improper connection can cause permanent damage to iPod SIRIUS module MENU MediaBridge module Microphone AUX connector Vehicle BUS connector To radio vehicle USB thumb drive iPhone iPod USB cable or iPhone iPod docking cable AUX audio device ...

Page 11: ...11 Installation 1 Verify compatibility 2 Disconnect battery 3 Remove radio from car 4 Install MediaBridge cable ...

Page 12: ...nstalling radio 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 5 Route kit to glove box or other accessible location ...

Page 13: ...le to ground You can access the CD changer connector located on the back of the radio Unplug the factory connection if present and plug the A MBR 1500 AUD connector into the receptacle The connector should securely lock Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point Please refer to page 12 for TEL TEL MUTE wire connections ...

Page 14: ...e radio Unplug the factory connection if present and plug the A MBR 1501 AVW R1 connector into the receptacle The connector should securely lock Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point A MBR 1501 AVW R1 connector Please refer to page 12 for TEL TEL MUTE wire connections to MediaBridge Interface Module ...

Page 15: ...e radio Unplug the factory connection if present and plug the A MBR 1501 AVW R2 connector into the receptacle The connector should securely lock Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point A MBR 1501 AVW R2 connector Please refer to page 12 for TEL TEL MUTE wire connections to MediaBridge Interface Module ...

Page 16: ...e out the inner part of the SAT connector from plastic housing Disassemble the A MBR 1501 AVW R2 connector the same way as the factory SAT connector Remove the SAT wires from the factory connector by releasing the pins with a small screw driver or ball point pen Put plastic connector covers back on Insert A MBR 1501 AVW R2 connector to factory VW main harness Connect ground wire to chassis of radi...

Page 17: ... vehicles that came with a CD changer built in to the radio For Audi vehicles the connection is inside the glove box standard with navigation radios and or single CD radios also does not apply for vehicles that came with a CD changer built in to the radio The external CD changer cannot be retained To MediaBridge Interface Module To factory CD changer harness Please refer to page 12 for TEL TEL MUT...

Page 18: ...o source 1 Radio source selector CDC MediaBridge 2 Press for Next Previous track hold to rewind or fast forward 3 Turn to change track Press to change DISC 1 CD EXT 2 CD EXT 3 CD EXT CD EXT 4 TRACK 12 CD EXT 5 CD EXT 6 CD 01 52 1 2 3 4 4 ...

Page 19: ...right to see how the iPod browsing mode hierarchy works If your iPod music playback selection seems limited to access more of your music find your iPods main Playlist in Playlist mode or select a song on the iPod itself 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 ...

Page 20: ...wse the songs from the wireless remote The iPod is locked in this state Note Setting the iPod s hold switch must be done prior to connecting it to the dock cable iPod nano 6th generation will always be in locked mode since it does not have a lock switch Before connecting the iPod to the module turn the hold switch OFF to fully control and browse the songs from iPod Browsing capabilities are limite...

Page 21: ... buttons within the first 5 seconds of accessing the MediaBridge as the audio source TRACK 1 USB iPod TRACK 2 Bluetooth TRACK 5 Auxiliary audio source Note The MediaBridge source being selected is announced with a spoken message Please wait one second after pressing a button to select a source to hear the spoken announcement MediaBridge Gain Settings Select DISC 3 to change default volume level us...

Page 22: ...ated below Press DISC button to select mode then use next previous track buttons to browse contents within the selected mode Browse by song Browse by playlist Browse by artist DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 TRACK iPod Browsing Modes TRACK TRACK Browse by album Browse by podcast Browse by audiobook DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6 TRACK DISC 3 5 and 6 iPod browsing modes are only available when the iPod is locked ...

Page 23: ...ur USB flash drive The MediaBridge unit will recognize the first 8 levels of folders with up to 200 accessible folders within each folder Only the first 1000 files will be read in each folder the rest will be ignored Songs play in order of when they were added to the flash drive CHANGE SONGS TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK CHANGE FOLDER DISC 1 DISC 2 Icon Legends Press button Press button repeatedly Press a...

Page 24: ...e and Disable This controls whether or not the MediaBridge will reconnect automatically when phone becomes disconnected Only the most recently paired device will be reconnected automatically DISC 5 controls the paired devices memory There is only one option Tune or change tracks to clear the listing of paired devices with the MediaBridge and put module into discoverable mode DISC 6 controls MAT se...

Page 25: ...re entering MediaBridge mode Answering Making a phone call To answer an incoming call press the button that tunes to the next track or channel To reject an incoming call or terminate an active call press the but ton that tunes to the previous track or channel To make an outgoing call dial on the phone like you would normally Phone calls interrupt any music audio that is currently playing on the ra...

Page 26: ...ting DISC 1 4 and using seek track tune buttons to increase or decrease levels DISC numbers and corresponding setting are shown on the right chart TIP Ensure the volume is turned up on your Auxiliary device CHANGE VOLUME SETTING TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK TUNE TRACK CHANGE BASS SETTING CHANGE MID EQ SETTING CHANGE TREBLE EQ SETTING 1 8 mini stereo jack not included S l e e v e G r o u n d R ...

Page 27: ... app specifically 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 w...

Page 28: ...s when used with the Livio Car Internet Radio application 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 Pleas...

Page 29: ...n below the Livio Radio logo An icon representing stop will show on the main Livio screen Press the home button to send the application to the background Other apps may need to be terminated manually Please see next page A few seconds after this the iPod music playback application will reinitialize itself and become active again if the iPod was locked when it was connected to the kit This is indic...

Page 30: ... playback app should reinitialize itself and become active again This can be verified 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 s...

Page 31: ...proceed Product registration notification Firmware update progress Module updated successfully http secure audiovox net audiovox register The above screen shots are for illustration purposes only Audiovox Firmware Updater v3 0 0 Audiovox Electronics Audiovox Electronics Audiovox Audiovox Firmware Updater v3 0 0 MediaBridge MBR 1500 ABP 2 01 MBR ...

Page 32: ...Make sure all EQ and BASS boost options are turned off on your iPod GAIN settings can be adjusted on your MediaBridge Music is distorted or sound level is too low with iPod connected Check all connections See if iPod charges while connected to computer or wall charger You may need to reset the iPod What size of USB flash drive should I use Large capacities are supported however up to 4GB is recomm...

Page 33: ...and reconnect Verify that the correct button is used to access the interface Cannot select the interface Reset iPod and make sure the most recent iPod firmware is installed Check vehicle user manual on how steering wheel controls work long presses may toggle alternate function Radio steering wheel controls do not operate iPod ...

Page 34: ...ling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IM...

Page 35: ...35 Installation notes ...

Page 36: ...Audi and Volkswagen compatible integration for iPhone Internet Radio Bluetooth AUX and SIRIUS www audiovoxproducts com OMA MBR 1500 AUD 062012 OMA MBR 1501 AVW 062012 OMA MBR 1502 AVW 062012 ...

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