[eas] Official DICE iPod integration kit Q/A thread

[SilverBullet]

Tom,

I reinstalled my dice and it is working fine. I can control on the steering wheel and through the radio module. The sound is good. However, I cannot get the track text to show up. I get detached when I disconnect it, init when I reconnect it, and sometimes I will get playlist. Whenever I try to get the track text to appear, I get * * . I have a 30 gig video ipod with 1.2 firmware. Thanks in advance.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by X5PL

Tom,
This is obvious. My question was, if this is normal that DICE shows the text belonging to the previously played track, just with some symbols inserted?
Thanks,
Pawel

Pawel,

You can try removing/reconnecting the battery cables to reinitialize the system and reboot the iPod. If the kit wasn't initialized properly - it can cause behavior such as this.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by sablade

when I skip to next track the volume dips slightly at the start of the track

I'm still missing your iPod Generation and firmware version.

[abster641]

Hello Tom,
Attached are the pictures I talked about in my PM.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by abster641

Hello Tom,
Attached are the pictures I talked about in my PM.

The port you need is on the left hand side of the Sirius module in the picture on the right. There is a rubber plug that must be removed.

[EBCBbaLL]

is there a way to hook up a video ipod with dice so that the videos can play on the navigation? would i need to get tvonnav with dice? and if not is there going to be a product out soon that has this capability? thanks.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by EBCBbaLL

is there a way to hook up a video ipod with dice so that the videos can play on the navigation? would i need to get tvonnav with dice? and if not is there going to be a product out soon that has this capability? thanks.

We can definitely get video content on the NAV screen. Here’s what I would recommend:

Dietz Video Multimedia Interface – 1260
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=336

iLink-L2 Multimedia Interface for iPod
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=341

This will allow the system to display videos from your iPod, as well as music and slideshows. What’s really great about the device is that it will allow you to play the following formats:

• AVI
• MPEG
• DivX
• DVD *.vob files

A video iPod isn’t even necessary! The kit will include a wireless remote so the entire system can be hidden from view, allowing a stock appearance for a more classy look.

We offer the TV on NAV kits kits from BMW as well, but are unnecessary if your only intent is to watch prerecorded content from an iPod.

[EBCBbaLL]

little problem, i already have DICE in the mail. is there still a way to get video on the screen with it? these seem like independant systems. Either Dice, or Dietz. this the case?

[Tom G.]

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[ncx]

Tom,

The replacement HD Radio module is working very well. Thanks for the emails and quick turnaround on the RMA, etc.
Your excellent customer service is very much appreciated