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Warning and safety!

Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to follow instructions may result in 

improper operation or injury. Neither DICE Electronics, LLC. nor Apple Inc., its regional offices, distributors or 

resellers take any responsibility for any damage or injury as a result of using the integration kit.

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Do not open, disassemble or alter the interface in any way.

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Do not insert anything into the casing.

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Do not cut or try to alter cables in any way and always use the correct connections. 

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Only operate unit when stationary or ask passengers to operate it for you.

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Do not allow the Apple iPod/iPhone to distract you from driving.

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Exercise good judgement and keep your eyes on the road at all times. 

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Do not expose unit  to extreme temperatures, humidity or shock.

•  Keep the unit and iPod/iPhone away from fluids.

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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.

Summary of Contents for MediaBridge MB-1500

Page 1: ...for select BMW Mini Cooper vehicles Installation Guide User manual...

Page 2: ...2 DICE Electronics LLC The DICE Electronics logo is trademarks of DICE Electronics LLC iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc All Trademarks and Logos are the property of their respective owners...

Page 3: ...g the MediaBridge iPod source Controlling the MediaBridge USB memory source Controlling the MediaBridge SIRIUS source Bluetooth MAT configuration Pairing MediaBridge with cell phone via BT Answering M...

Page 4: ...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 y...

Page 5: ...refer to page 33 to update firmware We recommend registering your DICE product so you can receive news about important firmware updates and have unlimited access to our online support system To regis...

Page 6: ...rately MediaBridge module User manual MediaBridge connector DSP kit ACC BMW DSP BMW SAT cable Cradle DCR 150 USB For more accessories visit www diceelectronics com for select BMW Mini Cooper vehicles...

Page 7: ...operation modes of the interface Incorrect DIP switch settings may cause the interface to not work properly or to not operate at all Disconnect the vehicle harness from the module and set the ignition...

Page 8: ...avigation radios in Mini 3 Series Z3 Z4 and X3 models BMW Business CD Radio BMW MINI 16 9 Navigation Radio BMW 4 3 Navigation Radio BMW MID Radio For 16 9 wide screen Navigation radio system in BMW an...

Page 9: ...G 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...

Page 10: ...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 difficult to Add possi...

Page 11: ...mproper connection can cause permanent damage to iPod SIRIUS module MENU CD changer cable 3 pin and 6 pin BMW cables Sirius SC C1 SAT tuner AUX audio device Microphone MediaBridge module MediaBridge v...

Page 12: ...P Harness Power Cable Connect to car coax connector DSP Converter BMW vehicles with Digital Signal Processing DSP amplifiers must use the DSP Kit PN ACC BMW DSP To confirm if the vehicle has DSP check...

Page 13: ...13 Factory pre wired CD changer cable locations DSP Amp 3 pin 6 pin or coax connector location 5 Series 7 Series and X5 Z4 X3 3 Series and Z3 Mini...

Page 14: ...nitialization of the module when it is connected This step is REQUIRED for proper operation of the module 2 Access the CD changer cable The location of this cable varies by BMW model for connector loc...

Page 15: ...pin connector of the phone pre wiring looks identical to the 3 pin connector of the CD changer pre wiring Locate and use the correct 3 pin cable with the brown wire on the outside Incorrect connectio...

Page 16: ...tion where the module can be easily accessed in the future 6 Make sure you have set the DIP switches on the MediaBridge as specified on page 8 7 Connect the BMW interface cable iPod Dock Cable and SIR...

Page 17: ...st Mode Albums by the selected Artist within the selected Playlist may be selected in Album Mode ALL ARTIST and ALL ALBUM designate all available content in those categories The interface automaticall...

Page 18: ...l and browse the songs from the radio 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...

Page 19: ...ext previous TRACK buttons within the first 5 seconds of accessing the MediaBridge as the audio source while in DISC 1 This source require additional parts accessories service from DICE and or third p...

Page 20: ...is selected Press and hold the TRACK buttons to RW or FFW On some older BMW radios the m button must be engaged to perform the same action Illustration showing BMW Business CD Radio Operating the Medi...

Page 21: ...SC buttons 1 6 to change between DISC modes and to recall SIRIUS stations Press and hold to store SIRIUS stations MediaBridge SIRIUS source mode Press the MODE button to access MediaBridge as the audi...

Page 22: ...Artist Playlist displayed here Selected source indica tor AM FM CD CDC Use DISC buttons 1 6 to change between DISC modes and to recall and store SIRIUS stations MediaBridge SIRIUS source mode Press th...

Page 23: ...f the iPod is unlocked radio control will be limited to Songs Playlists and Albums Text display will also be limited to show only current song information DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CHANGE SON...

Page 24: ...B 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...

Page 25: ...AL press desired DISC button 1 6 press DIAL to save To recall a memorized channel Simply press the desired DISC preset 1 6 Note If a SIRIUS CONNECT compatible tuner is not detected then a No Tuner mes...

Page 26: ...isable 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...

Page 27: ...y 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...

Page 28: ...e adjusted while in auxiliary mode by selecting DISC 1 4 and using the TRACK button to increase or decrease levels DISC numbers and corresponding setting are shown on the right chart CHANGE VOLUME SET...

Page 29: ...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 connectio...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...lication 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 ag...

Page 32: ...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 a...

Page 33: ...SB Device specifications and update selection License Agreement click Agree to proceed Product registration notification Firmware update progress Module updated successfully The above screen shots are...

Page 34: ...ace Check for compatibility Older iPod models don t support USB audio and may only operate in Locked mode No text display on radio Make sure the module is reconnected with the vehicle off when changin...

Page 35: ...cle user manual on how steering wheel controls work long presses may toggle alternate function Engine may need to be running on some models Playback of content selected on the iPod before it is connec...

Page 36: ...re that the USB connection is not loose Make sure that an iPod case is not preventing the dock connector from being fully seated Disconnect and reconnect the device If iPod is not responding please tr...

Page 37: ...icensed only not sold No warranty explicit or implied is stated Neither DICE Electronics LLC nor any of its agents distributors dealers or vendors shall be liable for damages IN NO EVENT SHALL DICE EL...

Page 38: ...onics at no charge unless warranty is void Unauthorized attempt of repair or alteration of the product in any way immediately voids this warranty Warranty does not extend to cosmetics or finish A DICE...

Page 39: ...39 Installation notes...

Page 40: ...BMW Mini Cooper compatible integration for iPod iPhone Internet Apps Bluetooth SIRIUS and AUX www diceelectronics com DICE MB BMW 0312...

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