Dice MB has no sound

[petertn]

Finally got around to installing my Dice MB on my 4.4 e53 with DSP today. Problem is there is no sound. When I change mode to CD, it the screen displays the song playing but I hear no audio. (ipod itself says "Dice" on it too) Also I am unable to get to the bluetooth pairing menu. Anyone know what may be going on?

[big bob]

Did you buy the DSP version to go with your DSP car? Some DSP vehicles use a digital input on the amp for CDC audio. You need the DSP A/D from DICE.

[petertn]

I have the MBR-1500 for BMW and the DSP Module. I was not aware that their is a DSP version of the mediabridge. I thought I just needed the DSP module to go with the standard 1500??

[big bob]

You appear to have the parts needed to provide a digital signal to the DSP amp. Did you check if your DSP amp needs a digital signal? I don't know when or if things changed during the production run. The DICE website or support threads should be able to assist.

But this is where your problem lies - around digital/not digital audio.

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by petertn

I have the MBR-1500 for BMW and the DSP Module. I was not aware that their is a DSP version of the mediabridge. I thought I just needed the DSP module to go with the standard 1500??

What is the year of your X5?

[petertn]

Tom, my X5 is a 2003 4.4 with Nav/DSP/16:9 screen

[petertn]

dip switches set to 16:9. i called dice today and they recommended me trying to install without the dsp module which makes no sense because originally I was told dsp equipped radios needed the dsp module. weird

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by petertn

Tom, my X5 is a 2003 4.4 with Nav/DSP/16:9 screen

2003 would likely be equipped with analog DSP, meaning no DSP adapter is required.

Bypass the DSP and plug directly into the X5's 6-pin connector to see if you get audio.

[petertn]

Worked like a charm. Thanks Tom! You came through again.