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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.
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.
UNIVERSAL RDS 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.
UNIVERSAL RDS Installation 1.Verify compatibility, certain radios require 6. Test for 12V constant, 12V switched, and ground sources. Splice into with leads from power cable. antenna adapter(s), not included in the kit. 2. Disconnect battery 7. Route kit to glovebox or other accessible location. 3.
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.
UNIVERSAL RDS Charging The interface automatically charges the battery of the iPod when Charging may be shown by an connected and your vehicle ignition key is in the ON position. icon that appears on the upper right corner of the iPod screen. May vary by model.
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.
UNIVERSAL RDS Optional wireless remote function for iPod SOURCE Module on/off Play / Pause (when paused, the radio will Shuffle SONG (within a PLAYLIST) / return to FM station) Shuffle ALBUM / Shuffle off No function assigned to this button Repeat one / Repeat all / Repeat off Skip to the next ALBUM Next Track...
UNIVERSAL RDS Troubleshooting Problem Solution Text from the iPod will only display if the radio is RDS capable. Look for RDS Text is not displaying on the screen of capability: RDS capable radios will show text in addition to the frequency the radio.
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UNIVERSAL RDS Problem Solution Reset the iPod. Verify proper connection to iPod/interface. Check for No audio from iPod source. compatibility. Why does the radio display show The iPod does not have playable audio files or end of a playlist is reached. “EMPTY/STOP”...
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UNIVERSAL RDS Problem Solution Text from iPod/iPhone music App Audio stream from internet radio is routed through the Universal RDS kit, but doesn’t show. text information is not available. I can’t control the iPod/iPhone from Content control must be done directly on the iPod/iPhone, or via the optional the radio.
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.
ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Support and warranty! If you experience any problems or need help, please contact you local dealer or call DICE Electronics, LLC. At 888-342-3999 or visit us at http://diceelectronics.com/product-support Products carry a 1 year limited warranty that protects you from defects in material and workmanship of products sold by DICE Electronics or its authorized agents, distributors and dealers.