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DICE Silverline Duo Installation Manual & User Manual

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  • Page 1 for selected Audi/VW vehicles Installation Guide/User manual...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview of Audi Symphony radio ..........23 Product registration ..............5 Overview of VW radio ..............24 Overview of Audi Concert radio ............25 Silverline DUO kit contents ..........6 Overview of Audio Navigation Plus radio ........26 Identifying your DUO kit ............7 Overview of VW Navigation radio ...........27 Dip switch configuration ............8...

  • Page 4: Warning And Safety

    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.

  • Page 5: Product Registration

    2. Look up and save the serial number of the product. 3. Complete the product registration form. 4. Submit the form. 5. Save the registration/support/warranty sheet in a safe place for future reference. If you are unable to complete the registration via internet, please call DICE Electronics at 1-888-342-3999.

  • Page 6: Silverline Duo Kit Contents

    Silverline DUO kit contents Optional accessories (sold separately): iPod docking IR Receiver & AUX connector user manual Silverline DUO module cable Remote controller DUO-101-AVW DUO-102-AVW DUO-103-AVW DUO-100-AUD DUO-101-AVW connector connector connector R2 connector R1 connector Only one of these cables is included with each kit!

  • Page 7: Identifying Your Duo Kit

    Identifying your DUO kit DUO-100-AVW, DUO-101-AVW, DUO-102-AVW - These kits work in CDC Emulation mode. Please refer to the CDC Emulation sections of this manual. DUO-103-AVW - This kit works in SAT Emulation mode. Please refer to the SAT Emulation sections of this manual.

  • Page 8: Dip Switch Configuration

    DIP switch setting for your vehicle’s specific radio (DUO-103-AVW only). The configuration switches located on the Silverline DUO module are used to set functionality for various radio models. Refer to pages 23-27 for correct DIP switch settings. Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the DICE interface to not work properly or to not operate at all.

  • 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 4.3.4 iPod classic 1.1.2 iPhone 4 iOS 4.3.4 3G nano 1.1.3...

  • Page 10: Installation

    3. Remove radio from car 7. Complete install by re-installing radio 4. Install Silverline DUO cable 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.

  • Page 11: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram SIRIUS SAT radio (not included) Auxiliary device iPod/iPhone Silverline DUO module Note: works with (not included) (not included) (back) DUO-103-AVW only! Silverline DUO module Vehicle BUS (front) connector SIRIUS connector* Update port iPod dock cable* AUX connector (USB to PC)

  • Page 12: Duo-100-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 DUO-100-AUD connector into the receptacle. The connector should securely lock. Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point. To factory harness To ground in vehicle To Silverline DUO Interface Module DUO-100-AUD Connector...

  • Page 13: Duo-101-Avw R1 Connector

    Vehicle BUS Connector - DUO-101-AVW R1 Connector You can acces the CD changer connector located on the back of the radio. Unplug the factory connection if present and plug the DUO-101-AVW R1 connector into the receptacle. The connector should securely lock. Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point.

  • Page 14: Duo-101-Avw R2 Connector

    Vehicle BUS Connector - DUO-101-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 DUO-101-AVW R2 connector into the receptacle. The connector should securely lock. Ground wire MUST be connected to a stable grounding point.

  • Page 15: Duo-101-Avw R2 Modification

    DUO-101-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 16: Duo-102-Avw Connector

    For Audi vehicles, the connection is inside the glovebox, standard with navigation radios and/or single-CD radios (also does not apply for vehicles that came a CD-changer built in to the radio). The external CD-changer cannot be retained. To Silverline DUO To factory CD Interface Module...

  • Page 17: Duo-103-Avw Connector

    If satellite radio is intended to be retained, connect the other two plugs into the satellite tuner. Factory SAT harness in vehicle SAT Tuner (optional)* To Silverline DUO Interface Module DUO-103-AVW Connector *Connect SAT Tuner only if the SAT subscription is activated or will be activated in the near future.

  • Page 18: Attention To Installers

    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.

  • Page 19: Ipod Content Heirarchy

    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 20: Ipod Hold Button Function

    How the iPod’s Hold Button Works with Silverline DUO Radio control Limited iPod control Before connecting the iPod to the DICE Before connecting the iPod to the DICE module, turn the hold switch ON to fully module, turn the hold switch OFF to fully control and browse the songs from the control and browse the songs from iPod.

  • Page 21: Basic Operation And Settings

    NOTE: To select a different DUO audio source during playback, the head unit must be turned off and back on again! Silverline DUO Interface Settings (available within first 5 seconds of selecting Silverline DUO): Select PRESET 2 to set charge time after ignition off (for iPod).

  • Page 22: Browsing Modes

    SAT Emulation: Browsing modes In SAT Emulation, you can browse the content on your iPod by various modes: song, playlist, artist, album, podcast and audiobook. Each PRESET button has a mode assigned to it as illustrated below. ● Press PRESET button to select mode, then use next/previous track buttons to browse contents within the selected mode.

  • Page 23: Overview Of Audi Symphony Radio

    SAT Emulation: Selecting Silverline DUO as an Audio Source on Various Radio Systems - Audi symphony SONG SAT 01:52 ALBUM Set DIP switch: SONG*ARTIST PLAYLIST SOURCE ARTIST SETTINGS Radio source selector (SAT / Silverline DUO) Preset buttons - press to enter: Song / Playlist / Artist /...

  • Page 24: Overview Of Vw Radio

    SAT Emulation: Selecting Silverline DUO as an Audio Source on Various Radio Systems - VW with SAT button Radio source selector (SAT / Silverline DUO) LOAD EJECT Preset buttons - press to enter: song / playlist XM 1 001 Club Mix...

  • Page 25: Overview Of Audi Concert Radio

    SAT Emulation: Selecting Silverline DUO as an Audio Source on Various Radio Systems - Audi concert SEEK Audi concer t SONG * ARTIST Set DIP switch: Radio source selector (SAT / Silverline DUO) Preset buttons - press to enter: song / playlist / artist /...

  • Page 26: Overview Of Audio Navigation Plus Radio

    SAT Emulation: Selecting Silverline DUO as an Audio Source on Various Radio Systems - Audi Navigation Plus Rotate the knob to select SONG / PLAYLIST / ARTIST / ALBUM / PODCAST / AUDIO- Memory Radio Sirius Band <<PREV<< BOOK on the screen. Press the knob to confirm the selected mode.

  • Page 27: Overview Of Vw Navigation Radio

    SAT Emulation: Selecting Silverline DUO as an Audio Source on Various Radio Systems - VW NAV w/ SAT Jog dial used to select SONG / PLAYLIST / ARTIST / ALBUM / SOURCE / SETTING on the CH 001 CH 001 screen.

  • Page 28: Sirius Connect Operation

    SAT Emulation: Sirius Connect Operation • Stations can be saved to PRESET 1-6 by holding a preset button (1-6). • TEXT or DISP button will toggle between the text fields. Press & Hold Press Press Press Press • If a Sirius Connect compatible tuner is not detected, then either a “No Tuner” vehicle message is displayed, or the SIRIUS option will not be selectable.

  • Page 29: Cdc Emulation (Duo-100-Avw, Duo-101-Avw, Duo-102-Avw) Basic Operation And Settings

    ● Press CD to set your radio to the CDC source (CD changer). Pressing this button repeatedly will cycle through sources: internal CD if available, followed by external CD changer (Silverline DUO runs on the external CDC source in CDC emulation mode).

  • Page 30: Browsing Modes

    CDC Emulation: 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 31: Selecting The Duo As An Audio Source

    CDC Emulation: Selecting Silverline DUO as an Audio Source Radio source selector (CDC / Silverline DUO) Press for Next / Previous track, hold to rewind or fast forward. Turn to change track Press to change DISC 1 CD EXT CD 01:52...

  • Page 32: Livio Car Internet Radio

    The Livio Car Internet Radio application (iPhone/iPod touch) This DICE integration kit includes support for the Livio Car Internet Radio application. It’s available on the iTunes® Store, try the FREE app and listen to hundreds of Internet-based radio programming options streamed through the 3G/ Edge or Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 33 Controlling the Livio Car Internet Radio app The app must be active on the screen of the iPhone or iPod touch. To do so, users can simply tap the Livio icon on their device and it will load. For example, users can tap on the text area of the app to stop or play the selected stream.
  • Page 34 If your listening experience is interrupted by a call, under most conditions, the application will resume playback at the end of the call. Music playback applications 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. To resume playback of your iPod music library, stop Livio playback by tapping on the screen below the Livio Radio logo.
  • Page 35 Terminate (kill) the Livio Car Internet Radio app If you need to terminate (kill) the Livio application please follow the steps below: 1. Double-tap on the home button of the iPhone to bring up the list of running applications. If you don’t see the Livio Car Internet Radio icon right away, swipe the screen left or right to locate it.

  • Page 36: Auxiliary Audio Source

    Auxiliary audio source (only with optional AUX connector) The interface is equipped with a 1/8” AUX jack connection adapter 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”...

  • Page 37: Optional Remote Kit: Ipod

    Optional Remote Kit: Functions for iPod/Livio Internet Radio app Toggle the auido 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 Livio: Next station preset...

  • Page 38: Optional Remote Kit: Sirius

    Optional Remote Kit: Wireless Remote Function 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.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Disconnect the vehicle BUS connector from the DUO module for 30 seconds and reconnect. Ensure the vehicle BUS connector is properly connected to Cannot select the Silverline DUO the radio and the DUO module. Follow the steps described in the SAT or interface as an audio source.
  • Page 40 Only the DUO-103-AVW kit is compatible with SIRIUS tuners. The radio displays track/channel 99 Track 99 indicates that the Silverline DUO is in auxiliary audio (AUX) mode. (“TR 99” or ”CH99”). Track up/down See pg. 21 (SAT emulation mode) or pg. 29 (CDC emulation mode) for how controls don’t work.
  • Page 41 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. Why does the radio display show The iPod has reached the end of a playlist. Please select a new Playlist.

  • Page 42: Firmware Update

    STEP 1: Disconnect the Silverline DUO module from the vehicle. STEP 2: Download and install necessary software from www.diceelectronics.com STEP 3: Open software to follow instructions for updating Silverline DUO unit. STEP 4: Plug in Silverline DUO via mini USB cable and update.

  • Page 43: Disclaimer

    Unauthorized reproduction or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited! Intellectual property included is distributed under specific license agreement with respective owners and is licensed only, not sold. No warranty, explicit or implied, is stated. Neither DICE Electronics, LLC., nor any of its agents, distributors, dealers or vendors shall be liable for damages.

  • Page 44: Support & Warranty

    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.

  • Page 45: Installation Notes

    Installation notes:...
  • Page 48 Audi/VW compatible integration for iPod/iPhone, Internet Radio, SIRIUS and AUX. www.diceelectronics.com DUO-AVW-072711...

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