Audiovox MINI Install Manual & User Manual
Audiovox MINI Install Manual & User Manual

Audiovox MINI Install Manual & User Manual

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  • Page 1 BMW and Mini Cooper vehicles Installation Guide/User manual...
  • Page 2 Copyrights and Trademarks Copyright 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation The Audiovox and Audiovox Driven by DICE Electronics logos are trademarks of Audiovox Electronics Corporation iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. All Trademarks and Logos are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............7 Bluetooth & MAT configuration ...........26 DIP switch overview .......26 DIP switch settings for BMW/Mini ........8 Pairing MediaBridge with cell phone via BT Supported iPod models ............9 Answering / Making a phone call ........26 Note to Installer ..............10 Playing music through MediaBridge via BT ......27...
  • Page 4: Warning And Safety

    Neither Audiovox Electronics Corporation 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.
  • Page 5: Product Registration

    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.
  • Page 6: Mediabridge Kit Content

    MediaBridge kit content for select BMW and Mini Cooper vehicles Installation Guide/User manual MediaBridge module User manual MediaBridge Microphone connector extension Optional accessories (sold separately): DSP kit Cradle BMW SAT cable (A-ACC-BMW-DSP) (A-DCR-150-USB) For more accessories, visit www.audiovoxproducts.com...
  • Page 7: Dip Switch 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...
  • Page 8: Dip Switch Settings For Bmw/Mini

    DIP switch settings for BMW/Mini The following DIP switch settings are used to configure the MediaBridge module to interface with the various vehicle radios. Before installation, set the DIP switches to the position shown for the corresponding radios. Car configuration switches BMW 4:3 BMW &...
  • Page 9: Supported Ipod Models

    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 5G nano 1.0.2 2G nano 1.1.3 3G touch iOS 5 iPod classic 1.1.2 iPhone 4...
  • Page 10: Note To Installer

    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.) Installing the module behind the radio will make it difficult to: •...
  • Page 11: Connection Diagram

    MENU MediaBridge vehicle connector AUX connector Sirius SC-C1 factory cable USB cable or iPod docking cable Do not connect an iPod dock cable under any circumstance to the SIRIUS module connector! Improper connection can cause permanent damage to iPod/SIRIUS module.
  • Page 12: Connection Diagram For Dsp Option

    BMW vehicles with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) amplifiers must use the DSP Kit (PN: A-ACC-BMW-DSP). To confirm if the vehicle has DSP, check for a bare metal coax cable and a 3-pin connector (for connector locations see page 13). This DSP was only an option on some BMW 5-Series, 7-Series, X5, Z4 and X3 vehicles.
  • Page 13: Factory Cd Changer Cable Locations

    Factory pre-wired CD changer cable locations DSP Amp 3-pin/6-pin (or coax) connector location 3-Series and Z3 5-Series, 7-Series and X5 Mini...
  • Page 14: Installation

    5. Locate both the 3-pin & 6-pin connectors. If the vehicle has a factory CD changer installed, the 3-pin & 6-pin cables will be connected to it and will need to be disconnected. If there is not a CD changer installed the cables will be bundled and may be tucked away behind carpeting.
  • Page 15 Incorrect connection will result in permanent damage to the unit and will not be covered by warranty! 3-pin and 6-pin BMW cables vehicle interface harness Note that in the X3 there may be two 6-pin audio connectors present. Connect the harness to the one without the “CD” label.
  • Page 16 5. Route the interface cable to the front of the vehicle. Fold down rear seats (if applicable) and route the extension cable through the rear seat bottom cushion. Route the remainder of the interface cable (ie. under the door sill or under the driver’s seat) to a location where the module can be easily accessed in the future.
  • Page 17: Ipod Content Browsing

    Playlist 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 Artist shown while browsing in Playlist mode. This Playlist contains all the songs on the iPod.
  • Page 18: Ipod Locked/Unlocked Settings And Features

    Note: Setting the iPod’s hold switch must be done prior to connecting it to the dock cable. iPod nano 6th generation will always be in locked mode since it does not have a lock switch. For iPod touch and iPhone, when the screen is not active (as shown on the left), the slide to unlock iPod/iPhone is locked (Press the power button to lock the iPhone/iPod Touch).
  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    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 MODE or CD button on the radio. Pressing this button repeatedly will cycle through sources present in the vehicle (CD > MediaBridge).
  • Page 20: Operating The Mediabridge Unit From Select Radios

    Operating the MediaBridge from select BMW and Mini radios NOTE: 99-01 3-Series and Z3 will Illustration showing BMW Business CD Radio require double clicking buttons when Press the MODE button text is displayed. to access MediaBridge as the audio source...
  • Page 21 01/02/2008 Turn the jog dial to change tracks. Note that a 5 second timeout is engaged once any of the alternate display buttons are pressed. If exiting from any of these sub-screens without waiting for the normal timeout, you must wait 5 seconds before being able to...
  • Page 22 DISC modes and to recall and store SIRIUS stations (MediaBridge Press and hold the TRACK buttons SIRIUS source mode). to RW or FFW. On some older BMW radios the button must be en- gaged to perform the same action.
  • Page 23: Controlling The Mediabridge Ipod Source

    CHANGE PODCAST DISC 5 TRACK 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 CHANGE AUDIO BOOK current song information. DISC 6...
  • Page 24: Controlling The Mediabridge Usb Memory Source

    CHANGE FOLDER DISC 5 TRACK • 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. CHANGE FOLDER DISC 6...
  • Page 25: Controlling The Mediabridge Sirius Source

    Note: If a SIRIUS CONNECT compatible tuner is not detected, then a “No Tuner” message is displayed. Go to Channel 000 to view the SIRIUS Tuner ID for activation. The 12 digit SID display format is shown in two parts as SID “123456-” followed by “-789ABC”.
  • Page 26: Bluetooth & Mat Configuration

    MediaBridge will reconnect automatically when phone becomes disconnected. Only the most recently paired device will be reconnected automatically. • DISC 5 controls the paired devices memory. There is only one option. Change tracks to clear the listing of paired devices with the MediaBridge and put module into discoverable mode.
  • Page 27: Answering / Making A Phone Call

    3. Select and play a song from your cell phone’s music player. Note: Some cell phones require you to manually select the option to play music via (A2DP) Bluetooth Streaming. Song information is shown on the radio display if your phone supports AVRCP1.3.
  • Page 28: Accessing The Auxiliary Input

    Accessing the auxiliary input CHANGE VOLUME SETTING DISC 1 • An auxiliary audio device can be connected to the MediaBridge TRACK unit through it’s 1/8” headphone jack. CHANGE BASS SETTING DISC 2 TRACK • In AUX mode, music is controlled only through the auxiliary audio device.
  • Page 29: Internet Radio Application Support

    Data connection requirements (3G/4G/WiFi) Users must have an active wireless data connection in order to stream music from an app while in the car. Data connections including “3G” or “4G” through wireless carriers, or a third party wireless Internet access point connected to your mobile device through WiFi will work.
  • Page 30: Controlling Internet Radio Apps

    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.
  • Page 31: Text Display From The Internet Radio App

    (This is indicated by an Accessory Connected message being shown when the iPod icon is tapped.) If the iPod was in unlocked state when it was connected to the kit, press the play button on the iPod application. Text Display from the Internet Radio App Text that scrolls across the radio’s screen is associated with the stream shown on the radio and displays current...
  • Page 32: Terminating The Internet Radio App

    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.
  • Page 33: Firmware Update

    ABP 2.01 Audiovox Electronics Audiovox Electronics, Connect module via mini USB Device specifications and update selection License Agreement (click Agree to proceed) http://secure.audiovox.net/audiovox/register/ Product registration notification Firmware update progress Module updated successfully! The above screen shots are for illustration purposes only.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution Radio/NAV display only shows DISC Make sure DIP switch settings are correctly set for text display (refer to page and track number and there is no iPod 8 for DIP switch settings). control. Make sure DIP switch settings are correctly set for text display (refer to page No text display on radio.
  • Page 35 Sirius tuner can’t be selected. correct receptacle on the MediaBridge module. Refer to page 19 for cycling through MediaBridge audio sources. The iPod has reached the end of a selection. Go ahead and browse for Why does the radio display show another selection.
  • Page 36 To view information associated with browsing modes, ensure the hold button of the iPod is set before connecting it to the MediaBridge. Please make sure that the USB connection is not loose. Make sure that an iPod case is not preventing the dock connector from being fully seated.
  • Page 37: Warranty

    Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 38 Installation notes: Installed by: Illustration: Installed date: Other notes:...
  • Page 40 BMW/Mini Cooper compatible integration for iPod, iPhone, Bluetooth, USB, AUX and SIRIUS. www.audiovoxproducts.com OMA-MBR-1500-BMW-012012...

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