for select Nissan/Infiniti vehicles Installation Guide/User manual
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Table of Contents Warning and safety ..........................................................4 Controlling the MediaBridge USB memory source .............22 Product registration .........................................................5 Repeat and random settings ..............................................23 MediaBridge kit contents ..................................................6 Controlling the MediaBridge SIRIUS source ......................24 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 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. - 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 DICE product so you can receive news about important firmware updates and have unlimited access to our online support system. To register your DICE product, please complete the following steps: 1.
MediaBridge kit contents for select Nissan/Infiniti vehicles Installation Guide/User manual MediaBridge module user manual Optional accessories (sold separately): Cradle (DCR-150-USB) For more accessories, visit www.diceelectronics.
DIP switches 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.
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 Satellite (SAT) OFF Retaining Factory SAT OFF OFF ON Setting for SAT capable radios, without having a factory SIRIUS/ XM module.
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 6G nano 1.2 iPhone iOS 3.1.3 iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1 4G nano 1.0.4 120 GB classic 2.0.1 2G touch iOS 4.2.
Attention installer! Please read the following! DICE 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 Nissan SAT radio iPod USB thumb drive AUX audio device Sirius SC-C1 SAT tuner Microphone MediaBridge module MENU cable receptacle* AUX connector Sirius SC-C1 factory cable MediaBridge vehicle connector USB cable or iPod docking cable *If factory harness present, connect to receptacle. *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.
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.
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.
Preset Configuration To enable full functionality of the MediaBridge with your radio, step 1-3 must be perform. 1. PRESET A B C Means you have 3-banks of 6-PRESETS each (A, B and C). You must assign one bank for MediaBridge operation. 2. Once a preset-bank (A,B or C) has been selected, tune the radio into “SAT” mode by pressing the or SAT button. RADIO 3.
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/RADIO button on the radio. Pressing this button repeatedly will cycle through sources present in the vehicle (CD > MediaBridge).
Operating MediaBridge as an audio source 1 Radio source selector (CD/AUX/MediaBridge) 2 Press to change Categories (SIRIUS), Mode (USB iPod). 3 Presets (1-6) direct Browse-by selection (in USB, iPod mode). Station Presets 1-6 in SIRIUS modes AUDIO 4 Press to change tracks/channels. CLOCK 5 Toggle between available TEXT fields. 6 Press to enter Random / Repeat selection (iPod / USB), or scan channels (SIRIUS). 7 Switch Preset Bank (A/B/C).
Operating the MediaBridge in SAT emulation mode (non-NAV radio) 2 4 SEEK TRACK PAUSE MUTE TUNE REW•FF CAT RPT PRESET 7 SAT radio A•B•C SETTING DEST MAP TRIP ROUTE GUIDE VOICE ENTER PREV 6 CD FM SAT AM 1 SCAN LOAD 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 1 Radio source selector (CD/AUX/MediaBridge) 2 Press to change Categories (SIRIUS), Mode (USB iPod). 3 Presets (1-6) direct Browse-by selection (in USB, iPod mode). Station Presets 1-6 in SIRIUS modes 4 Press to change tracks/channels.
Operating the MediaBridge in SAT emulation mode (NAV radio) SAT radio 7 PRESET A•B•C 1 CD REAR AV RADIO 5 6 2 SCAN RPT DISP CAT FOLDER LOAD MP3 / 6CD CHANGER PUSH PWR 1 VOL Radio source selector (CD/AUX/MediaBridge) 2 Press to change Categories (SIRIUS), Mode (USB iPod). 3 Presets (1-6) direct Browse-by selection (in USB, iPod mode). Station Presets 1-6 in SIRIUS modes 4 Press to change tracks/channels. 5 Press to enter Random / Repeat selection (iPod / USB), or scan channels (SIRIUS).
1 Radio source selector (CD/AUX/MediaBridge) 2 Press to change Categories (SIRIUS), Mode (USB iPod). PAUSE MUTE 3 Presets (1-6) direct Browse-by selection (in USB, iPod mode). Station Presets 1-6 in SIRIUS modes TUNE FF•REW 4 Press to change tracks/channels. 5 Press to enter Random / Repeat selection (iPod / USB), or scan channels (SIRIUS). 6 Press to cycle through: name, title, bass, mid, treble, fade, balance, SSV, display mode, then use to select additional options.
Icon legends Press button Press button repeatedly Press and hold button Turn dial 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. Note: If 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.
Controlling the MediaBridge USB memory source • Select PRESET/DISC 1, then use the TUNE/TRACK buttons to change from song to song. PRESET 1 or CAT 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.
Repeat and random (Shuffle) settings in USB iPod operation TRACK UP SAT emulation Random SONG, Random ALBUMS, Random OFF SCAN Enter Shuffle & Repeat selection menu. SCAN TRACK DOWN Repeat ALL, Repeat SONG, Repeat OFF Exit Shuffle & Repeat selection menu. Repeat and Random (Shuffle) Settings in USB memory operation TRACK UP SAT emulation Random SONG, Random FOLDER, Random OFF SCAN Enter Shuffle & Repeat selection menu.
Controlling the MediaBridge SIRIUS source • 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.
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 1, 2 or 3 should be selected if you want to control Bluetooth audio streaming playback. • PRESET 4 controls the Autoconnect feature. Available options are Enable and Disable.
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 1 TUNE SEEK CHANGE BASS SETTING • In AUX mode, music is controlled only through the auxiliary audio device. PRESET 2 • 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) MediaBridge MBR 1500 ABP 2.01 MBR Connect module via mini USB 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 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.
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Nissan/Infiniti compatible integration for iPod/iPhone, Internet Apps, Bluetooth, SIRIUS and AUX. www.diceelectronics.
