DICE HD RADIO oem interface

Until now, to receive the digital transmissions, you needed to replace your OEM radio system with an aftermarket HD Radio receiver. The solution is the HD DICE. Enjoy radio quality like you’ve never heard before without having to replace your factory stereo system! The HD DICE™ is an external HD Radio™ tuner that integrates to the factory car radio the same way as an external SAT radio tuner would. The HD DICE integration allows users to change and select HD Radio stations using the buttons on their existing car radio or using the controls found on the steering wheel.

- Digital AM/FM HD Radio receiver
- HD multicast compatible
- Hard-wired interface for the best possible audio quality
- The interface connects to vehicles external device (SAT/CDC) port
- HD glass mount AM/FM antenna
- iPod connection port, optional cable required
- Auxiliary input for additional audio playback devices
- Fully integrated controls from radio and steering wheel
- Intuitive operation with TEXT on OEM radio display
- Preserves OEM look without having to add external display or controller

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• Compatible with:
  
  DSP: If your vehicle has DSP (to identify: DSP cars will have a 3 pin plug and a round coaxial connector instead of a 3/6 pin connector) select DSP option from DROP DOWN MENU (top of page) when ordering
  
  Satellite: If your vehicle has factory SATELLITE radio (XM/SIRIUS) select SATELLITE option from DROP DOWN MENU (top of page) when ordering
  
  *cars with oem sirius, please select satellite option when ordering
  
  Compatible with BMW STANDARD or BUSINESS RADIOS
  
  Please note: The factory external cd changer and this kit cannot be used at the same time, the original cd changer must be disconnected.
  
  

  BMW
  Model	Year	Part Number	Compatible Radios		Limitations
  3-Series	96-05	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1 (not fort '96 318ti)
  5-Series	97-03	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1,2
  7-Series	9/98-01	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1,2
  X3	04-07	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1,2
  X5	00-06	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1,2
  Z3	96-02	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1
  Z4	03-07	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1,2
  M-Roadster	99-07	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1
  M-Coupe	99-07	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1
  M3	96-06	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1
  M5	00-03	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1,2
  Z8	00-03	i-BMW-T	All, including NAV.		1,2
  Note: 1-if equipped with factory SAT module, then BMW SAT Cable option is required
  Note: 2-if equipped with digital DSP amplifier then BMW DSP Adapter option is required

  
  
  

  BMW Motorcycle
  Model	Year	Part Number	Compatible Radios		Limitations
  K1200LT	00-07	i-BMW-T	All

  
  
  

  MINI COOPER
  Model	Year	Part Number	Compatible Radios		Limitations
  Cooper/S	02-06+	i-BMW-T	MINI Boost/Wave		1
  Note: 1-CD text is only available on selected 2005 September and newer Cooper S

  
  Comes with installation instructions.
  
  

The HD DICE Is not only an HD radio receiver but a COMPLETE MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT solution. The following is a list of entertainment options supported by the HD DICE interface.

- IPOD INTERFACE (cable required and optional, select from drop down when ordering)
- AUX input (optional 1/8 inch aux port, see related accessories for cable)
- FM HD radio reception
- AM HD radio reception

Features for IPOD. Change tracks / albums / playlists using the controls of the radio or the steering wheel and the ipod. Charges the ipod when connected. Displays music tag (text) information on the vehicles entertainment system.

Features for AUX. Connects any external device such as an MP3 player, Playstation, DVD player by simply using an 1/8 inch aux cord (see related accessories for cable). Audio setting optimization

Features for HD FM Radio: Listen to regular FM radio stations, tune them manually, seek stations or select the from memory presets. If HD station is detected the unit will automatically switch to HD digital. Radio text information (PAD DATA) and FM radio text (RBDS) displayed on the screen. Multicast compatibility allows switching to HD2. Acquire HD channels in approx 4-6 seconds.

Features for HD AM Radio: Listen to regular AM stations, tune them manually, seek stations or select them from memory presets. If HD station is detected the unit will automatically switch to HD DIGITAL. Radio text information (PAD DATA) is displayed in HD mode.

Press the MODE button to access HD DICE interface, on some radios this button may be labeled as CD. Pressing this button repeartedly will cycle through sources. BMW vehicles manufactured in 2002 or before require pressing the buttons TWICE for each command. The first press clears the displayed text and the second registers the command. Note that on some BMWS and Mini Copper radios the SCAN button command is accessed with the RANDOM (RND) button.

-Manual tuning
-Station seeking
-Preset stations
-Recent HD stations

AUXiliary input mode allows volume, bass, treble and mid adjustments

Ipod controls allows full ipod control compatible with all dock connector equipped 4G, photo, 5G (video)

What is HD Radio?
HD Radio is the most outstanding advancement in radio broad-casting since the introduction of FM stereo more than 50 years ago. HD Radio Technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast local programs digitally. You can experience more content, multicast channels, and higher audio quality at any of over 1000 digital transmitting terrestrial radio stations currently on the air! These multicast channels also provide commercial free digital content and since HD RadioTM is subscription free, you do not have to pay any monthly fees to be able to enjoy its quality.

Basically, digital radio works the same as conventional radio. There’s a signal on one end and a receiver on the other. But there are a few key differences.

[1] Instead of sending out one analog signal, stations send out a bundled signal – both analog and digital. Because it is digital, textual data such as traffic, stock info and song titles can be sent out, as well.
[2] The digital signal layer is compressed.
[3] The combined analog and digital signals are transmitted.
[4] Inevitably, radio signals bounce off objects, causing what is called multipath distortions. This is what causes the static in conventional radio receivers. HD Digital radio receivers are designed to sort through reflected signals, reducing static, hiss, pops and fades.
[5] Finally, the signals reach their destination. Both broadcasts are free, with no subscription fee. To hear the digital broadcast, all you need is an HD Radio receiver.

Ever wonder how technology can split the radio signal into analog and digital channels and then transmit it over the existing AM/FM bands? It’s a process known as In-Band On-Channel (IBOC) Broadcasting. It’s DIGITAL, and it’s FREE.

Digital Broadcasting

HD Digital Radio supports CD-quality sound as well as song titles and artist names. And because the digital signal piggybacks onto a conventional broadcast signal, it is free to the listener.

The Power of Free

With HD Radio, broadcasters can use the current radio spectrum to transmit free analog simultaneously with new higher quality digital signals. This eliminates the static, hiss, pops and fades associated with today’s radio caused by conditions known as multipath, noise and interference.

Transitioning Out of Analog

With IBOC-based HD Radio technology, radio receivers and other consumer electronics will receive traditional analog broadcasts from stations that have yet to convert and digital broadcasts from stations that have converted.

Current analog radios will continue to receive the analog portion of the IBOC-based broadcast, allowing for a smooth transition to a digital world. In fact, specific features have been designed into HD Radio-supported receivers to improve the existing analog reception during the "Hybrid Mode."

As the market reaches maturity, broadcasters will transition out of analog broadcasts and offer "all-digital mode". As a result of our digital architecture, enhanced services such as increased data capacity, surround sound or other multicasting solutions can be made available across this unused bandwidth.