UNIVERSAL RDS INTEGRATION KIT Installation Guide/User manual
UNIVERSAL RDS Copyrights and Trademarks Copyright 2011 DICE Electronics, LLC. The DICE Electronics logo is a trademark of DICE Electronics, LLC. iPod is trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
UNIVERSAL RDS Table of Contents Warning and safety ..........................................................4 Product registration .........................................................5 Universal RDS kit contents ..............................................6 Frequency configuration settings .....................................6 Compatible iPod & iPhone Models ..................................7 Installation .......................................................................8 Connection diagram .
UNIVERSAL RDS 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.
UNIVERSAL RDS 5 Congratulations on your purchase! Thank you for purchasing the DICE Universal RDS integration kit for iPod. Please review our user manual and installation guide before operating the unit. This interface was designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with your vehicle’s factory entertainment system. Product registration In order to validate your warranty period and to receive telephone or online support and product firmware updates, you MUST register your DICE product.
UNIVERSAL RDS Universal RDS kit contents UNIVERSAL RDS Universal RDS module user manual pro-install power cable DICE dock cable IR receiver (optional) wireless remote (optional) Frequency configuration settings: ON/OFF Switch Positions Module OFF ON frequency selector switch FM (MHz) 88.7 93.3 97.5 107.
UNIVERSAL RDS 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 4.2.1 iPod classic 1.1.2 iPhone 4 iOS 4.2.1 3G nano 1.1.3 4G touch iOS 4.2.1 iPod touch iOS 3.1.3 6G nano 1.1 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 4.2.1 iPhone 3GS iOS 4.2.
UNIVERSAL RDS Installation 1.Verify compatibility, certain radios require antenna adapter(s), not included in the kit. 6. Test for 12V constant, 12V switched, and ground sources. Splice into with leads from power cable. 2. Disconnect battery 7. Route kit to glovebox or other accessible location. 3. Remove radio from car 8. Connect battery & test* 4. Set the DIP switches for the frequency selector switch to the desired setting. 9. Complete install by re-installing radio OFF ON 5.
Connection Diagram Wireless remote (optional) 5 3 MENU 1 4 SOURCE IST PLAYL 2 Module (front) ARTIS T ALBUM 6 iPod 9 UNIVERSAL RDS MENU IR receiver (optional) DICE dock cable for iPod antenna out antenna in Module(back) USB upgrade port ground +12 (yellow) (black) power cable ignition (red)
UNIVERSAL RDS Attention installer! Please read the following! DICE Electronics strongly recommends that the unit be installed in an easily accessible place! DO NOT PLACE IT BEHIND THE RADIO! 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 box is.
UNIVERSAL RDS 11 Charging The interface automatically charges the battery of the iPod when connected and your vehicle ignition key is in the ON position. Charging may be shown by an icon that appears on the upper right corner of the iPod screen. May vary by model.
UNIVERSAL RDS Basic Operation 1. Power on the radio and select the FM source. 2. Tune the radio to the frequency set by the configuration switches (see pg 6) 3. Connect your iPod or iPhone via DICE docking cable for iPod to the Universal RDS module. 4. Select/control desired music on you iPod/iPhone. 5. Use the optional wireless remote for control.
UNIVERSAL RDS Optional wireless remote function for iPod SOURCE Module on/off Shuffle SONG (within a PLAYLIST) / Shuffle ALBUM / Shuffle off Play / Pause (when paused, the radio will return to FM station) Repeat one / Repeat all / Repeat off No function assigned to this button Next Track Previous Track 3 6 Skip to the next ALBUM Skip to the previous ALBUM * ARTIST is currently not supported 1 Skip to the next PLAYLIST 4 Skip to the previous PLAYLIST
UNIVERSAL RDS Troubleshooting Problem Solution Text is not displaying on the screen of the radio. Text from the iPod will only display if the radio is RDS capable. Look for RDS capability: RDS capable radios will show text in addition to the frequency such as song information while listening to certain FM stations. iPod does not charge. Check all connections. See if iPod charges while connected to computer or wall charger. You may need to reset the iPod.
UNIVERSAL RDS Problem 15 Solution No audio from iPod source. Reset the iPod. Verify proper connection to iPod/interface. Check for compatibility. Why does the radio display show “EMPTY/STOP” and no music plays? The iPod does not have playable audio files or end of a playlist is reached. Please select a new Playlist by browsing there on the iPod or remote. Cannot hear audio from iPod. Check DIP switch settings and make sure that radio is tuned to selected frequency.
UNIVERSAL RDS Problem Solution Text from iPod/iPhone music App doesn’t show. Audio stream from internet radio is routed through the Universal RDS kit, but text information is not available. I can’t control the iPod/iPhone from the radio. Content control must be done directly on the iPod/iPhone, or via the optional remote control. Cannot hear AM/FM radio stations.
UNIVERSAL RDS Firmware update STEP 1: Disconnect the Universal RDS module from the vehicle. STEP 2: Download and install necessary software from www.diceelectronics.com STEP 3: Open software to follow instructions for updating Universal RDS unit. STEP 4: Plug in Universal RDS via mini USB cable and update. STEP 5: Disconnect and reinstall the unit into the vehicle.
Disclaimer & Warranty UNIVERSAL RDS Important disclaimer, please read! Unauthorized reproduction or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited! Intellectual property included is distributed under specific license agreement with respective owners and is licensed 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.
Installation notes: Configured frequency: Serial number: UNIVERSAL RDS 19
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