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Summary of Contents for Audiovox A-MBR-1500-AUD
- Page 1 for select Audi and Volkswagen vehicles in CDC emulation 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
...............9 Playing music from a cell phone ............25 Connection Diagram ..............10 Accessing the auxiliary input ...............26 Installation ................11 Internet Radio Applications ..............27 A-MBR-1500-AUD Connector ..........14 Firmware Update ................31 A-MBR-1501-AVW R1 Connector ..........15 Troubleshooting ..................32 A-MBR-1501-AVW R2 Connector ...........16 Warranty ....................34 A-MBR-1501-AVW R2 Modification ........17... -
Page 4: 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. -
Page 5: Product Registration
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 Contents
Audi and Volkswagen vehicles Installation Guide/User manual (A-DCR-150-USB) For more accessories, visit www.audiovoxproducts.com user manual microphone MediaBridge extension module A-MBR-1501-AVW A-MBR-1502-AVW A-MBR-1500-AUD A-MBR-1501-AVW connector connector R2 connector R1 connector Only one of these cables is included with each kit! -
Page 7: Identifying Your Mediabridge Kit
A-MBR-1501-AVW Module serial number BVW12345678 Copyright 2012 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The Audiovox and Au- diovox Driven by DICE Electronics logos are trademarks of Audiovox Electronics Corporation. Designed, manufactured and assembled in California using foreign and domestic components. -
Page 8: 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 iOS 5 3G nano 1.1.3... - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Connection Diagram
Connection diagram iPhone/iPod USB thumb AUX audio drive device MediaBridge module Microphone MENU To radio/vehicle Vehicle BUS connector AUX connector USB cable or iPhone/iPod docking cable *Only connect an iPod to the standard USB port using an iPod USB cable. Improper connection can cause permanent damage to iPod/SIRIUS module. -
Page 11: Installation
Installation 1. Verify compatibility 4. Install MediaBridge cable 2. Disconnect battery 3. Remove radio from car... - Page 12 5. Route kit to glove box or other accessible location 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.
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Page 13: A-Mbr-1500-Aud Connector
You can access the CD changer connector located on the back of the radio. Unplug the factory connection if present and plug the A-MBR-1500-AUD connector into the receptacle. The connector should securely lock. Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point. -
Page 14: A-Mbr-1501-Avw R1 Connector
Vehicle BUS Connector - A-MBR-1501-AVW R1 Connector You can access the CD changer connector located on the back of the radio. Unplug the factory connection if present and plug the A-MBR-1501-AVW R1 connector into the receptacle. The connector should securely lock. Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point. -
Page 15: A-Mbr-1501-Avw R2 Connector
Vehicle BUS Connector - A-MBR-1501-AVW R2 Connector You can access the CD changer connector located on the back of the radio. Unplug the factory connection if present and plug the A-MBR-1501-AVW R2 connector into the receptacle. The connector should securely lock. Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point. -
Page 16: A-Mbr-1501-Avw R2 Modification
A-MBR-1501-AVW R2 Modification If vehicle is equipped with factory satellite radio and it is to be retained, the harness modification illustrated below is required. NOTE: This modification will only work for VW vehicles. Remove the SAT wires from Put plastic connector covers Slide out the inner part of Disconnect main radio factory... -
Page 17: A-Mbr-1502-Avw Connector
Vehicle BUS Connector - A-MBR-1502-AVW Connector The connection for this is made at the external CD-changer connection in certain Audi/VW vehicles. On VW models, the connection is usually in the trunk (does not apply to vehicles that came with a CD-changer built in to the radio). - Page 18 Operating MediaBridge as an audio source Radio source selector (CDC / MediaBridge) Press for Next / Previous track, hold to rewind or fast forward. 1 CD EXT CD 01:52 CD EXT 4 TRACK 12 2 CD EXT CD EXT 5 Turn to change track 3 CD EXT CD EXT 6...
- Page 19 iPod content browsing Playlist MediaBridge has iPod music browsing which allows you to playback songs based on different modes of selection. When a Playlist has been selected Artist and then Artist mode is accessed, only Artists within the Playlist will be selectable.
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Page 20: Ipod Locked/Unlocked Settings
iPod locked/unlocked settings and features Radio control Limited iPod control Before connecting the iPod to the module, Before connecting the iPod to the turn the hold switch ON to fully control and module, turn the hold switch OFF to fully browse the songs from the wireless remote. -
Page 21: Basic Operation And Settings
Basic operation and settings 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 CD button. Pressing this button repeatedly will cycle through sources present in the vehicle (CD >... -
Page 22: Ipod Browsing Modes
iPod Browsing Modes In CDC Emulation, you can browse the content on your iPod by various modes: song, playlist, artist, album, podcast and audiobook. Each DISC button has a mode assigned to it as illustrated below. ● Press DISC button to select mode, then use next/previous track buttons to browse contents within the selected mode. -
Page 23: Controlling The Mediabridge Usb Memory Source
Icon Legends Press button repeatedly Press button Press and hold button Turn dial Controlling the MediaBridge USB memory source CHANGE SONGS • Select DISC 1, then use the TUNE/TRACK buttons to change from song DISC 1 TUNE TRACK to song. CHANGE FOLDER •... -
Page 24: Bluetooth & Mat
Bluetooth & MAT (Music Announcer Technology) configuration To alter voice announcement and Bluetooth pairing settings select Bluetooth as your audio source, press the DISC button that corresponds to the feature you want to configure, and then use track or channel UP/DOWN to browse through configura- tion options: • DISC 1, 2 or 3 should be selected if you want to control Bluetooth audio streaming playback. -
Page 25: Answering / Making A Phone Call
Pairing MediaBridge with your cell phone via Bluetooth 1. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your cell phone. 2. Select MediaBridge as your audio source from your radio, then select Bluetooth mode. 3. Search device from your cell phone. 4. 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. -
Page 26: Accessing The Auxiliary Input
Accessing the auxiliary input CHANGE VOLUME SETTING • An auxiliary audio device can be connected to the MediaBridge DISC 1 TUNE TRACK unit through it’s 1/8” headphone jack. CHANGE BASS SETTING • In AUX mode, music is controlled only through the auxiliary DISC 2 TUNE TRACK audio device. - Page 27 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.
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Page 28: Internet Radio Applications
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. - Page 29 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.
- Page 30 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.
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Page 31: Firmware Update
Updating firmware (Mac OS illustrated) Audiovox Firmware Updater v3.0.0 Audiovox Firmware Updater v3.0.0 MediaBridge Audiovox MBR 1500 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/... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution Check all connections. See if iPod charges while connected to computer or iPod does not charge. wall charger. You may need to reset the iPod. Music is distorted or sound level is too Make sure all EQ and BASS boost options are turned off on your iPod. GAIN low with iPod connected. - Page 33 Problem Solution Check DIP switch settings. With the ignition OFF disconnect vehicle harness Cannot select the interface. from module for a few seconds and reconnect. Verify that the correct button is used to access the interface. Reset iPod and make sure the most recent iPod firmware is installed. Check Radio/ steering wheel controls do not vehicle user manual on how steering wheel controls work, long presses may operate iPod.
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Page 34: Warranty
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. - Page 35 Installation notes:...
- Page 36 Audi and Volkswagen compatible integration for iPhone, Internet Radio, Bluetooth, AUX and SIRIUS. www.audiovoxproducts.com OMA-MBR-1500-AUD-062012 OMA-MBR-1501-AVW-062012 OMA-MBR-1502-AVW-062012...