▀▄ eas | Official DICE SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kit Q/A Thread

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Z FORE

I'll pull it out tomorrow. This is a new unit that is about 1 month old. Why would the number be important?

The number determines the hardware batch - without it, I will have to see the module in person to perform a read.

[Z FORE]

Let me pull it out, Tom, thanks!

Why would it have worked properly before and not now? Is there anything I did so I can avoid it in the future?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Z FORE

Let me pull it out, Tom, thanks!

Why would it have worked properly before and not now? Is there anything I did so I can avoid it in the future?

Could be a number of things, but I cannot go any further until I can get all the info required.

[Z FORE]

Looks like it is a DL-0308 and has a number of A000088-0608. Thanks!

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Z FORE

Looks like it is a DL-0308 and has a number of A000088-0608. Thanks!

You have the newest firmware at this time. Try testing again by following the included steps (making sure all 4 DIP switches are in the UP positions).

1. Disconnect iPod from cable
2. Remove battery cables, negative first
3. Touch battery cable terminals together (away from battery) for +5 seconds, a small spark is normal as this is stored power draining from the system.
4. Allow cables to remain disconnected for about 5-7 minutes
5. Reconnect battery cables onto battery, negative last.
6. Reboot iPod by pressing on MENU and CENTER buttons for +5 seconds and then reconnecting to the DICE cable after the reboot process is completed.

Let me know if these steps correct the problem, if not - we'll make arrangments for the module to be replaced under warranty.

[Z FORE]

Wow...that's a lot to go through just to get the unit from setting the repeat song setting. I will try to work on this tonight. Thanks!

[Z FORE]

It just went through this process while waiting for Hurricane Hanna to arrive. In the garage, it appears to have worked. I didn't turn the car off and back on to see if it went back into repeat mode. Thanks for the help!

[ukcoupe]

Hi

Ive had one of these for 6 months now and never had a problem, i bought it in the Uk tho

Great product and was pretty easy to install

[Z FORE]

Mine is working fine now. Wierd...

[Crimson92]

does anyone else hear a popping sounds when starting up their car and the last input on the radio was on the DICE.

08 z4m w/nav.

also does anyone hear some sort of static/feedback.

Its the same kind of sound when you bring phone really close to a cheap am/fm radio and you hear that feedback.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

does anyone else hear a popping sounds when starting up their car and the last input on the radio was on the DICE.

08 z4m w/nav.

also does anyone hear some sort of static/feedback.

Its the same kind of sound when you bring phone really close to a cheap am/fm radio and you hear that feedback.

Check the connections to make sure they are tight and there are no loose or bent pics.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Check the connections to make sure they are tight and there are no loose or bent pics.

connections are tight, no loose/bent pins

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

connections are tight, no loose/bent pins

Where are you located in CA, are you anywhere near our facility in Santa Ana?

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Where are you located in CA, are you anywhere near our facility in Santa Ana?

no, san diego....unless you guys are available weekends.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

no, san diego....unless you guys are available weekends.

Only Monday-Friday, but if you can get some time off - I would be happy to take a look at your system for you.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Only Monday-Friday, but if you can get some time off - I would be happy to take a look at your system for you.

Hmm....gonna be very hard but we'll see if I can ever make it out

[tom @ eas]

USB Charging support has been announced for the following iPod models:

iPod Classic 80/160/120 GB
iPod 4th Generation nano
iPod Touch 2nd Generation
iPhone 3G

Please see this thread for more details: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...44#post3625144

[ANILE8]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

does anyone else hear a popping sounds when starting up their car and the last input on the radio was on the DICE.

08 z4m w/nav.

also does anyone hear some sort of static/feedback.

Its the same kind of sound when you bring phone really close to a cheap am/fm radio and you hear that feedback.

I'm getting the same problem.

When you turn the ignition off without stopping the Dice/iPod and you turn the ignition back on again you get a couple of loud cracking sounds through the speakers.

I can also hear a little bit of static sometimes in quite passages of music and when I turn the system on for a few seconds at the start along with the annoying cracking sound.

Tom, have you heard of this?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by ANILE8

I'm getting the same problem.

When you turn the ignition off without stopping the Dice/iPod and you turn the ignition back on again you get a couple of loud cracking sounds through the speakers.

I can also hear a little bit of static sometimes in quite passages of music and when I turn the system on for a few seconds at the start along with the annoying cracking sound.

Tom, have you heard of this?

Some BMWs react a bit differently than others at times, Is this a trunk or radio interface kit.

[ANILE8]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Some BMWs react a bit differently than others at times, Is this a trunk or radio interface kit.

It is the Trunk Kit with 15ft of connection cable between the Dice module and the CD stacker wires.

Would this make a difference?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by ANILE8

It is the Trunk Kit with 15ft of connection cable between the Dice module and the CD stacker wires.

Would this make a difference?

Sometimes, depending on what is causing the noise. If its EFI - it can be contributed to cable length in which a shorter length is always preferred.

Problem is that we need to see this in action, or have the kit returned for bench testing to see if we can recreate the problem on here. If so, then we can determine the kit is the source of the issue and have it exchanged if still under warranty.

[SinkingShip]

Hello there I have had my dice for a few weeks now and I was really enjoying it. However, today the display has switched and I only get one visible character which scrolls through the spelling of the artist or playlist. I have tried to switch the display using disc6 button but I am having no luck. Any helpful advice?

Cheers