DICE MediaBridge User Manual

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HONDA

vehicle specic integration solutions

COMPATIBILITY

chart

Vehicle Compatible Integration

Honda

Universal Satellite emulation

CD-Changer

emulation

Accord

2003 - 2009

1998 - 2002

FMRDS

FMRDS

R3/R4

R2

1

3

R3/R4

2

Civic

2006 - 2009

1998 - 2005

FMRDS

FMRDS

R3/R4

R2

1

3

R3/R4

2

CRV

2005 - 2009

1999 - 2004

FMRDS

FMRDS

R3/R4

R2

1

3, 4

R3/R4

2

Element

2003 - 2009 (EX/SC)

2003 - 2009 (DX/LX)

FMRDS

FMRDS

R3/R4

R2

1

3, 4

R3/R4

2

Fit

1

2006 - 2009

Note for ALL:

• Text display not available in CDC emulation.

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1. Navigation-equipped vehicles or factory satellite retention requires i-Honda-R4
kit.

2. Text available only in SAT emulation mode - Radio must have XM button and
factory XM must be disconnected.

3. Not compatible with in-dash 6 CD system; external CD-changer must be
disconnected.

4. Not compatible with Navigation system or Rear-Seat DVD Entertainment system.

5. Media Bridge requires radio have SAT or XM button.

FMRDS

R3/R4

R3/R4

2

Vehicle Compatible Integration

Honda

Insight

5

2000 - 2003

Odyssey

2005 - 2009

5

1998 - 2004

Pilot

2006 - 2009

5

2003 - 2005

Prelude

1998 - 2002

5

Ridgeline

2006 - 2009

S2000

5

2004 - 2009

2000 - 2003

Abbreviation Note:

i-Honda- R2 kit

i-Honda- R2/R3 kit

FMRDS & FMRDS

Universal Satellite emulation

FMRDS

FMRDS

FMRDS

FMRDS

FMRDS

FMRDS

FMRDS

FMRDS

FMRDS

CD-Changer

emulation

3

R2

R3/R4

3, 4

R2

R3/R4

3, 4

R2

3

R2

R3/R4

R3/R4

3

R2

1

1

1

1

R3/R4

R3/R4

R3/R4

R3/R4

2

2

2

2

R2

R2/R3

USB-PRO

FMRDS

HONDA

5

5

5

5

FAQs Before Purchasing the Ki t

R3/R4

R3/R4

How can I tell if my factory
Acura radio will support text?

The factory radio must have an XM or SAT button.

Are any of the operational features
different between SAT-mode and CD-mode of
the DICE R3/R4 unit?

Operating the iPod through the factory radio is

R3/R4

Can the factory XM be retained?

Yes, factory XM can be retained with our Y-harness

nearly identical in both emulation modes.
SAT-mode has the benefit of text display.

that is included in the i-Honda-R4 kit. Retaining XM

R3/R4

R2

requires the R3/R4 kit to be in CDC emulation
mode. Media Bridge allows retention of satellite
radio even in SAT emulation mode.

Can the steering wheel controls
operate my iPod?

Yes, the steering wheel controls can operate the iPod.
Note: pressing and holding of the steering wheel button
triggers its secondary function.

Installation Tips / Che ck List

R3/R4

To operate in SAT mode, the XM tuner must be physically disconnected. On Honda vehicles, this is usually
located in the trunk area on the left or right side near the wheel-well. The newer (2007+) CR-V has it behind the
glovebox up front. The Honda Ridgeline and Accord Hybrid (2005-07) have it behind the rear passenger seat.

R3/R4

On 2004 Accord, if removing the storage bin in the lower part of the dash, have the door closed
and it will be much easier to remove.

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Content Identifier

integration for iPod

DICE interface for iPod

Installation Guide/User Manual

HONDA

user manual

vehicle specific

interface module

docking

cable

About Dip Switch Settings

integration for iPod

The configuration switches located on the DICE module are used to set the operation of the interface by the installer.
Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the DICE interface not to work properly or not to operate at all. Disconnect the

vehicle harness from module and cycle ignition off for 50 seconds after changing the switches!

for i-Honda- R2 kit:

for i-Honda- R2 kit for i-Honda- R3 kit for i-Honda- R4 kit

Honda-R2

Bus Connector

Honda-R3

Bus Connector

(regular harness that is used
for non-nav Acura and
disables XM (if equipped))

Honda-R4

Bus Connector

(Y-harness required for
navigation-equipped Acura or to
retain factory XM)

integration for iPod

Car configuration switches

OFF OFF

CDC

Default

Selected emulation

Switches should remain in the default OFF position.

for i-Honda- R3/R4 kit:

Car configuration switches

OFF OFF

CDC

Default

ON ON

SAT

Recommended for radios NOT supporting Satellite
(XM) or if factory SAT is installed and user wishes to
retain it.

Recommended for Satellite (XM) capable radios. This
type of emulation provides full text display on the radio.
If Satellite (XM) is equipped it must be disconnected to
operate flawlessly in this mode.

DICE module

DICE module

OFF OFF

“Locked”

Default

ON ON

“iPod”

OFF OFF

“Locked”

Default

ON ON

“Display”

OFF

“Smart”

iPod configuration switches

iPod configuration switches

ON

Selected emulation

It is best selected when text display is supported by
the radio. After the initialization the iPod will be locked
for increased interface functionality

It is best selected when text display is NOT supported
by the radio. Track numbers and times are not
synchronized between the iPod and radio. Because there
is less data transfer between the iPod and radio, this
mode has the fastest response time. Content is selected
on the iPod only.

Selected emulation

This mode should be selected when browsing is
preferred from the radio. After connecting the iPod you
will see the DICE logo on the screen. After the initializa­tion the iPod will be locked for an increased interface
functionality.

This mode should be selected when controls on the
iPod are preferred. The radio can display the track name
but has limited browsing capabilities.
This mode is ideal on radio with single line display.

In “Smart” mode, both “Locked” mode or “Display” mode
can be selected by the user from the iPod when
connected.

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