Table of contents
Compatible iPod & iPhone
MediaBridge kit
contents
Dip switch setting
Connection diagram
Installation
Getting started
USB memory operation
MB-1500-BMW integration solution
for BMW/MINI COOPER vehicles
Installation Guide/User Manual
DICE interface for iPod
Installation Guide/User Manual
user manual
MediaBridge Module
MediaBridge Connector
Microphone
Car configuration switches
USB cable or iPod docking cable
iPod
MENU
MediaBridge vehicle connector
Sirius SC1 factory cable
AUX connector
MediaBridge module
Sirius SC1 SAT Tuner
USB
thumb drives
AUX audio device
DISC1
change songs
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
DISC2
change folder
DISC3
change folder
DISC4
change folder
DISC5
change folder
DISC6
change folder
Icon Legend
USB memory mode
press button
press button
repeatedly
press & hold
button
• Select DISC 1, then use the track buttons to change from song
to song.
• Select DISC 2-6 to browse Folders and use the track buttons to
navigate through the folders on your 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 the order they were added to the flash drive.
• Use the Random feature on radio to shuffle all songs on the
flash drive. This may take a long time to complete if the flash
drive is more than 4GB.
Compatible iPod & iPhone
MediaBridge kit contents
Dip switch setting
Connection diagram
Installation
Getting started
Selecting MediaBridge as an
audio source
USB memory operation
USB iPod operation
AUX operation
Sirius Connect
TM
operation
Pairing MediaBridge Bluetooth
with your cell phone via Bluetooth
Answering / making a phone call
Playing music from a cell phone
through MediaBridge via Bluetooth
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TTS & Bluetooth configuration
Troubleshooting
Firmware update
Disclaimer and warranty
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Press or to select MediaBridge.
Audio Source Selection*:
Use the within the first 5 seconds to cycle
between USB iPod / USB Memory > AUX >
SIRIUS while in DISC 1
*USB is only selectable if a USB flash drive or
iPod is attached. SIRIUS is only selectable if a
SIRIUS tuner is attached.
1. VERIFY COMPATIBILITY
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY
3. LOCATE CD-CHANGER CONNECTION
IN TRUNK*
4. INSTALL MediaBridge CABLE
5. CONNECT BATTERY & TEST
6. ROUTE KIT TO GLOVEBOX OR OTHER
ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
2
Next / Previous track control
4
Press to turn on Random (iPod / USB); use for preset saving (SIRIUS)
1
Radio source selector (CD / FM / MediaBridge)
3
Browse modes (iPod / USB), Presets (SIRIUS), Sound adjustments (AUX)
2
Next / Previous control
4
Press to access Random, Scan, FF/FR settings.
5
Rotating the jog dial will change tracks in CD-Changer display mode of the radio.
6
Switch between display screen.
1
Radio source selector (CD / FM / MediaBridge)
3
Browse modes (iPod / USB), Presets (SIRIUS), Sound adjustments (AUX)
Selecting MediaBridge as an audio source
OFF
OFF
Recommended for single line display or non-navigation radio
system.
ON
OFF
For 16:9 (wide screen) navigation radio system.
ON
OFF
For non-navigation radio system on BMW 5, 7, x5 series MID units.
* If coax is present, DSP kit may be required. for installation, refer to DSP supplement
MODE
CD
iPod classic
80GB, 120 GB, 160GB
iPod touch
1st gen
8GB 16GB 32GB
2nd gen
8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
3rd gen
8GB 32GB 64GB
iPod nano
3rd generation (video)
4GB 8GB
iPod nano
4th generation (video)
8GB 16GB
iPod
5th generation (video)*
30GB 60GB 80GB
* Must be used in locked mode.
iPhone & iPhone 3G
4GB 8GB 16GB
iPhone 3GS
16GB 32GB
iPod nano
5th gen. (video camera)
8GB 16GB 32GB
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4
5
6
7
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9
Before connecting the iPod to the MediaBridge
module, turn the hold switch
ON
to fully control and
browse the songs from factory radio. The iPod is
locked in this state.
DICE logo is a trademark of DICE Electronics, LLC. SiriusConnect, Sirius and XM logos are trademark of SiriusXM. The Made for iPod logo is a trademark of Apple Inc. Apple iPod is not included in the package. For our detailed
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Before connecting the iPod to the MediaBridge module,
turn the hold switch
OFF
to fully control and browse the
songs from iPod. The factory radio control and browsing
capablities are limited.
Radio control
Text display
All
Text display
iPod control
Radio control
iPod control
Lock
iPod hold ON
Lock
limited
iPod hold OFF
Note:
Changing the hold switch on iPod to ON/OFF
must be done
prior
to connecting the dock cable.
MB-1500-BMW REV. 071210
CD Changer cable
(3-pin and 6-pin BMW cables)*
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2
3
4
5
6
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-
MODE
AM FM
m
+
CDC 1
Song * Artist *Album
RND
TP
BMW business CD radio
BMW radio with Navigation
3
1
2
*CD changer cable will be in left hand side of trunk on most
models (in trunk). Some models are different:
- X3 CD Changer cable is located underneath carpeting
under the center console.
- Z4 CD Changer interface is located between seats,
underneath subwoofer.
- Mini Cooper/Cooper S CD Changer interface is located on
right hand side of vehicle (trunk area).
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INFO
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4
2
5
6
3
FM
AM
MODE
TONE SELECT
MENU
SONG NAME PLAYLIST NAME
* DICE *
01/02/2008
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4
5
6
2
MediaBridge Interface Settings (within first 5
seconds of entering MediaBridge Emulation):
Select DISC 2 to set charge time after ignition
off (for iPod).
Select DISC 3 to change base volume.
Select DISC 4 to set up scrolling text option.
Select DISC 5 to set up radio line display type.
Select DISC 6 to view MediaBridge firmware
version.
(Select DISC 1 to apply settings and resume audio
playback.)
No Playlist / Artist /
Album name
shown on the radio
Microphone
