Multimedia integration kit for select audi and volkswagen vehicles in sat emulation (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Audiovox Silverline DUO
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for selected BMW/Mini Cooper vehicles Installation Guide/User manual...
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............4 Controlling the DUO iPod source ........23 Product registration ............5 Controlling the DUO SIRIUS source ........24 ............25 Silverline DUO kit contents ..........6 The Internet Radio App DIP switch overview ............7 Data connection requirements ...........25 DIP switch settings for BMW/Mini ........8 Controlling the Internet Radio App ........26...
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Silverline DUO kit contents for selected BMW/Mini Cooper vehicles Installation Guide/User manual Silverline DUO module user manual iPod docking BMW Interface cable Harness Optional accessories (sold separately): Cradle IR Receiver & DSP Kit AUX connector (A-DCR-50-PTH) Remote controller (A-ACC-BMW-DSP) For more accessories, visit www.audiovoxproducts.com...
DIP switches overview The configuration switches located on the Silverline DUO 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 for BMW/Mini The following DIP switch settings are used to configure the Silverline DUO 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 BMW 4x3 BMW &...
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.
Connection diagram Auxiliary device iPod/iPhone Silverline DUO module SIRIUS SAT radio (not included) (not included) Silverline DUO module (back) (not included) BMW Interface (front) Cable SIRIUS connector* Update port iPod dock cable* AUX connector (USB to PC) IR receiver (optional)
Connection diagram for DSP option BMW vehicles with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 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). DSP was only an option on some BMW 5-Series, 7-Series, X5, Z4 and X3 vehicles. Converter connect to car coax connector...
Installation Note: Installation should only be performed by a qualified professional. Beware of sharp edges to avoid injury and exercise caution when removing trim pieces as they may break. The module should be placed in an accessible location, such as the glove box, consoles, under the front seats or in some cases in the trunk to allow iPod/SIRIUS/AUX cables to be connected.
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Connect both 3-pin and 6-pin cables to the BMW Interface Harness. ATTENTION! There are two 3-pin connectors presented in the vehicle. During installation, make sure that the 3-pin connector from the vehicle DOES NOT have a brown wire in the middle! The 3-pin connector of the phone pre-wiring looks identical to the 3-pin connector of the CD changer pre-wiring.
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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.
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.
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.
Accessing the DUO as the audio source: Much like the radio’s AM/FM tuner, satellite radio or CD audio sources, the Silverline DUO is integrated to be part of the vehicle’s audio system. To access the DUO source, press the MODE or CD button on the radio.
Operating the DUO from select BMW and Mini radios Illustration showing BMW Business CD Radio Press the MODE button to access the DUO as the audio source SC MODE Song * Artist *Album CDC 1 Selected source Press the TRACK buttons to go to the next/ Use RANDOM to indicator: AM/FM/CD/ previous song, playlist, artist or album (de-...
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Illustration showing BMW 16:9 Navigation radio Selected iPod Current source mode (Song, (iPod, Sirius, Use DISC buttons 1-6 Playlist, Artist, Song title Artist AUX) etc...) to change between DISC modes and to recall SIRIUS stations. Press and hold to INFO Press the TRACK buttons to go store SIRIUS stations Various Ar...
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Turn DIAL for next/previous track. Illustration showing Mini Navigation radio You must have the Press DIAL to store SIRIUS sta- correct display mode tion presets (DUO SIRIUS source selected for proper mode; see page 24). operation (see page 19, DISC 5). On Mini navigation radios, the RND button is used to toggle be- tween Menu and Text modes.
Controlling the DUO iPod source The Silverline DUO integration kit features content browsing. After connecting the iPod, select the desired browsing mode by selecting the appropriate DISC. Press the SEEK button or turn the TUNE dial repeatedly to browse contents. 1 second after releasing the button, your selection is executed. The browsing function below is illustrated in the “Track”...
Controlling the DUO SIRIUS source The Silverline DUO integration kit features SIRIUS connectivity. Use the TRACK buttons or jog DIAL to browse between subscribed channels. To store a subscribed channel to memory: • Single line radio: Tune to desired station. Press RANDOM button and select which DISC button (preset 1-6) to save to.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Auxiliary audio source (only with optional AUX connector) The DUO AUX cable (A-ACC-106-AUX) can be used to connect an auxiliary device, such as an MP3 player, DVD player or other audio source. The auxiliary audio source can be accessed in both CDC and SAT emulation modes. To access AUX audio source: - Plug the mini DIN connector of the AUX adapter cable into the SIRIUS receptacle and connect the 1/8”...
Optional Remote Kit: Functions for iPod/App Toggle the audio sources between iPod SOURCE and SIRIUS/AUX iPod: Shuffle SONG (within a PLAYLIST) Play / Pause / Shuffle ALBUM / Shuffle off iPod: Repeat one / Repeat all / Repeat iPod: Next Track iPod: Skip to the next ALBUM App: Next station/song (App dependant) iPod: Previous Track...
Optional Remote Kit: Functions for SIRIUS Toggle the audio sources between iPod and SIRIUS/AUX Next Category Previous Category Next Channel Recall preset SIRIUS channel Previous Channel Save the current SIRIUS channel in the corresponding preset. Note: To display SIRIUS ID, go to channel 000. Note: Saving presets with the remote will be different from the presets saved by the radio.
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.
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Problem Solution Ensure the cable connecting SIRIUS tuner is securely connected to the Sirius tuner can’t be selected. correct receptacle. Why does the radio display show The iPod has reached the end of a playlist. Please select a new Playlist. “EMPTY/STOP”...
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UNLOCKED” display on screen? notification is shown. To view information associated with browsing modes, ensure the iPod’s hold button is set before connecting it to Silverline DUO. Track 99 indicates that the Silverline DUO is in auxiliary audio (AUX) mode.
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