DICE Car Integration Kit for iPod Integration Manual page 42

FAQs Before Purchasing the Kit
How can I check the firmware of my radio in
my Mazda RX-8?
When on FM source, hold TEXT and Preset 1 at
the same time and the firmware version should
appear on the radio screen.
I have factory satellite radio, can I retain this
option?
No, the factory satellite radio must be
disconnected when integrating one of our
Mazda iPod kits.
Content Identifier
DICE interface for iPod
Installation Guide/User Manual
user manual
vehicle specific
interface module
About Dip Switch Settings
The configuration switches located on the DICE module are used to set the operation of the interface by
the installer. Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the DICE interface not to work properly or not to
operate at all. Disconnect the vehicle harness from module and cycle ignition off for 50 seconds
after changing the switches!
for i-Mazda-R (CDC) kit:
Car configuration switches
Switches should remain in the default OFF position.
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Mazda
connector
CD Changer (CDC)
OFF OFF
Default
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What kind of modification is required on the
2004 Mazda6?
The modification required is soldering a
component onto the radio's circuit board, which
can be done by a professional audio shop. This
modification is not always required.
Will the text scroll on my Mazda's radio
display with the i-Mazda-R2 kit?
Yes, the default setting of the i-Mazda-R2 kit is to
auto-scroll the title and artist of the song.
iPod docking
cable
DICE module
iPod configuration switches
Selected emulation
"Locked"
OFF OFF
Default
This is best selected when
controls from the radio are
preferred. Use this mode to
browse within the contents of
the iPod by category.
"iPod"
ON ON
This is best selected when
text display is NOT
supported by the radio.
Track numbers and times
are not synchronized
between the iPod and radio.
Because there is less data
transfer between the iPod
and radio, this mode has
the fastest response time.