for select Honda and Acura vehicles Installation Guide/User manual OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
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Table of Contents Warning and safety ..........................................................4 Controlling the MediaBridge USB memory source .............20 Product registration .........................................................5 Repeat and random settings ..............................................21 MediaBridge kit contents .................................................6 Controlling the MediaBridge SIRIUS source ......................22 DIP switch overview ..........................
Warning and safety! Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to follow instructions may result in improper operation or injury. Neither Audiovox 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. - Do not open, disassemble or alter the interface in any way. - Do not insert anything into the casing.
Congratulations on your purchase! 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. Product registration We recommend registering your Audiovox product so you can receive news about important firmware updates and have unlimited access to our online support system. To register your Audiovox product, please complete the following steps: 1.
MediaBridge kit contents for select Honda and Acura vehicles Installation Guide/User manual MediaBridge module user manual Optional accessories (sold separately): MediaBridge connector Microphone USB extension Cradle (A-DCR-150-USB) For more accessories, visit www.audiovoxproducts.com OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
DIP switches overview The configuration switches located on the MediaBridge module are used to set various 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 to the off position for 60 seconds after changing the switches then reconnect the module! MediaBridge Module OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
DIP switch settings The following DIP switch settings are used to configure the MediaBridge module to interface with the various vehicle radios. Before installation, set the DIP switch to the position shown for the corresponding radios. Car configuration switches CD changer (CDC) OFF Satellite (SAT) OFF ON Use for radios that have integrated satellite radio or do not support SAT mode. External CDC (trunk or glove box) must be disconnected. Text display is not available in this emulation.
Supported iPod models and firmware version requirements Model Firmware / OS Version Model Firmware / OS Version 1G nano 1.3.1 160 GB classic 2.0.4 iPod 5G 1.3 5G nano 1.0.2 2G nano 1.1.3 3G touch iOS 5 iPod classic 1.1.2 iPhone 4 iOS 5 3G nano 1.1.3 iPhone 4S iOS 5 iPod touch iOS 3.1.3 4G touch iOS 5 iPhone iOS 3.1.3 6G nano 1.2 iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1 4G nano 1.0.4 120 GB classic 2.0.1 2G touch iOS 4.2.1 iPhone 3GS iOS 5 OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
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.
Connection diagram USB thumb drives iPod Honda radio with small connector AUX audio device Sirius SC1 SAT Tuner MENU MediaBridge module cable receptacle (R4 only) AUX connector Sirius SC1 factory cable MediaBridge vehicle connector USB cable or iPod docking cable *Do not connect the iPod dock cable under any circumstance to the SIRIUS module connector! Improper connection can cause permanent damage to iPod/SIRIUS module. OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
Installation 1. Verify compatibility 5. Route kit to glove box or other accessible location 2. Disconnect battery 3. Remove radio from car 4. Install vehicle interface harness 6. Connect battery & test 7. Complete install by re-installing 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. OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
sable conte Less brow Playlist Artist Album able content By default, the interface creates a Playlist having a name that is the same as the name of the iPod. This Playlist is the very first on the list of Playlists shown while browsing in Playlist mode. This Playlist contains all the songs on the iPod. Once a Playlist is selected an Artist may be selected within that Playlist using the Artist Mode. Albums by the selected Artist within the selected Playlist may be selected in Album Mode.
iPod locked/unlocked settings and features Radio control Limited iPod control Before connecting the iPod to the module, turn the hold switch ON to fully control and browse the songs from the wireless remote. The iPod is locked in this state. Before connecting the iPod to the module, turn the hold switch OFF to fully control and browse the songs from iPod. Browsing capabilities are limited from the wireless remote.
Basic operation 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 SAT/XM button (if SAT emulation is set) or DISC button (if CDC emulation is set) on the radio. Pressing this button repeatedly will cycle through sources present in the vehicle (CD > MediaBridge).
Operating the MediaBridge in CDC emulation mode (no text display) 1 4 5 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.indd 16 6 1 Radio source selector (CD/AUX/MediaBridge) 2 Press to change tracks. 3 Browse modes (iPod/USB), PRESETS (SIRIUS), Sound adjustments (AUX), Bluetooth & MAT configuration. 4 Press to set Repeat feature. 5 Press to set Random feature. 6 Press to engage FFW or RW.
Operating the MediaBridge in SAT emulation mode (non-NAV radio) 4 1 6 3 2 1 Radio source selector (CD/AUX/SAT/MediaBridge) 2 Press to change tracks/channels. 3 Browse modes (iPod/USB), PRESETS (SIRIUS), Sound adjustments (AUX), Bluetooth & MAT configuration. 4 Toggle between available text fields with “DISP” button. 5 Press to enter Random/Repeat selection. 6 Press to engage FFW or RW within a track. Press again to disengage (iPod / USB only). Press to change category (SIRIUS).
Operating the MediaBridge in SAT emulation mode (NAV radio) Audiovox Audiovox 1 Radio source selector (CD/AUX/MediaBridge) 2 or 6 Browse modes (iPod/USB), presets (SIRIUS), Sound adjustments (AUX), Bluetooth & MAT configuration. 3 Press to engage FFW / RW (iPod / USB). Press to change category (SIRIUS). Press to FFW / RW (Bluetooth streaming). 4 Turn to change tracks/channels. 5 Press to enter Random/Repeat selection. 2 1 5 3 4 6 OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
ge) ooth to 19 Icon Legends Press button Press button repeatedly Press and hold button Turn dial CHANGE SONGS PRESET/DISC 1 CHANGE PLAYLIST PRESET/DISC 2 Controlling the MediaBridge iPod source Use PRESET 1-6 (DISC 1-6) to enter browsing modes (SONG, PLAYLIST, ARTIST, ALBUM, PODCAST and AUDIO BOOK). • Within each mode, use the TUNE/TRACK buttons to browse the items available. OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
Controlling the MediaBridge USB memory source CHANGE SONGS • Select PRESET/DISC 1, then use the TUNE/TRACK buttons to change from song to song. PRESET/DISC 1 TUNE TRACK CHANGE FOLDER • Select PRESET/DISC 2-6 to access Folders and use the TUNE/TRACK buttons to navigate through the folders on your USB flash drive. PRESET/DISC 2 • The MediaBridge unit will recognize the first 8 levels of folders, with up to 200 accessible folders within each folder.
Repeat and random (shuffle) settings in USB iPod operation Random ALL CDC emulation RND Random ALBUMS Repeat ONE SONG RND RPT OR TRACK UP SAT emulation Repeat ALL OR RPT Random SONG, Random ALBUMS, Random OFF SCAN SCAN Enter Shuffle & Repeat selection menu. TRACK DOWN Repeat ALL, Repeat SONG, Repeat OFF Exit Shuffle & Repeat selection menu.
Controlling the MediaBridge SIRIUS source (available in SAT emulation only) • Stations can be saved to PRESET 1-6 by holding the desired PRESET button, while listening to the station. • TEXT button will toggle between the text fields.
ly) tegory 23 Bluetooth & MAT (Music Announcer Technology) configuration To alter voice announcement and Bluetooth pairing settings select Bluetooth as your audio source, press the preset button that corresponds to the feature you want to configure, and then use track or channel UP/DOWN to browse through configuration options: • PRESET/DISC 1, 2 or 3 should be selected if you want to control Bluetooth audio streaming playback. • PRESET/DISC 4 controls the Autoconnect feature.
Pairing MediaBridge with your cell phone via Bluetooth 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone. Select MediaBridge as your audio source from your radio, then select Bluetooth mode. Search device from your cell phone. Select MediaBridge from device list and enter password “0000” to connect. Note: MediaBridge is only discoverable for Bluetooth pairing for the first 60 seconds after selecting Bluetooth mode within the MediaBridge.
Accessing the auxiliary input • An auxiliary audio device can be connected to the MediaBridge unit through it’s 1/8” headphone jack. CHANGE VOLUME SETTING PRESET/DISC 1 TUNE TRACK CHANGE BASS SETTING • In AUX mode, music is controlled only through the auxiliary audio device. PRESET/DISC 2 TUNE TRACK CHANGE MID EQ SETTING • Audio equilizer setting can be adjusted while in auxiliary mode by selecting PRESET 1-4 (DISC 1-4) and using seek/track/tune buttons to increase or decrease levels.
Internet Radio Application support (iPhone/iPod touch) 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 specifically, please visit the website for the app you need information about.
Controlling Internet Radio Apps 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 specific features such as skipping stream or cycling between station presets.
If your listening experience is interrupted by a call, under most conditions, the app will resume playback at the end of the call. Music playback apps running on your iPhone are sent to background automatically when the home button of the phone is pressed, but the music playback itself is not stopped. To resume playback of your iPod music library, stop Livio playback by tapping on the screen below the Livio Radio logo. An icon representing “stop” will show on the main Livio screen.
Terminate (kill) the App 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.
Updating firmware (Mac OS illustrated) Audiovox Firmware Updater v3.0.0 Audiovox Firmware Updater v3.0.0 MediaBridge Audiovox MBR 1500 ABP 2.01 MBR Audiovox Electronics Audiovox Electronics, Connect module via mini USB Device specifications and update selection License Agreement (click Agree to proceed) Firmware update progress Module updated successfully! http://secure.audiovox.net/audiovox/register/ Product registration notification The above screen shots are for illustration purposes only.
Troubleshooting Problem Text is not displaying in selected emulation. iPod does not charge. Solution Identify your audio system first and set switches accordingly on MediaBridge module. Use the DISP button on radio/display to toggle text fields. CD emulation has no text display. Check all connections. See if iPod charges while connected to computer or wall charger. You may need to reset the iPod. Music is distorted or sound level is too low with iPod connected.
Problem Why does the message “iPod UNLOCKED” display on screen? Solution When the MediaBridge is playing iPod music in UNLOCKED mode, browsing mode information isn’t available so the “iPod UNLOCKED” notification is shown. To view information associated with browsing modes, ensure the iPod’s hold button is set before connecting it to MediaBridge. No audio from iPod source. Reset the iPod. Verify proper connection to iPod/interface. Check for compatibility. Older iPod models don’t support USB audio.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
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Honda and Acura compatible integration for iPhone, Internet Radio, Bluetooth, AUX and SIRIUS. www.audiovoxproducts.com OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012 OMA-MBR-1500-HON-012012_rev012012.
