DICE iPod and HD Radio kits for Honda's and Acura's are available!

[Nick@DICE]

Hello! I'm Nick, and I'm happily sponsoring this forum - and announcing that our kits for OEM Honda & Acura head-units are available. This kit will allow you to have control over the iPod from the head-unit or from the steering wheel, you keep full control over the iPod while it's in use (Unique to our product) and there are no limitations to how many songs or play-lists on your iPod. From the car and with a iPod, you can browse the songs, play-lists, albums in a play-list, and finally chapters in audio-books/pod-casts. With HD radio you can pick up any HD stations in your area - and hear a huge difference. HD radio sounds far better than standard FM radio, better than satellite radio, and even better than a MP3. It supports: * Hybrid mode - it will lock on to any station, not just HD ones. You will never need to use the car's tuner again. * Multi-casting - if the station you were listening to has additional channels, you will be able to see if they're available and to listen to them. * Data-casting - whatever the radio station is broadcasting, you'll be able to read it on your radio. Usually this is artist and song info, sports scores, or news. * Supports both FM and AM HD channels. The difference between FM and HDFM is very noticeable. The difference between AM and HDAM is huge. It sounds fantastic. There are no imperfections in the audio when you're listening to HD. And there are no subscription fees. Finally, you will also have a AUX jack for you to plug in another type of MP3 player, or to listen to the sound from a portable DVD movie player, or anything that can plug into it. You can adjust the Gain, Bass, Mid, and Treble from the input. So if you're listening to a DVD and the sound is off, you can tweak it so it's clearer. There are 3 different kits available: the iPod kit w/ the 3.5mm connection, the HD kit with the iPod and 3.5mm connection, and the AUX kit with just the 3.5mm. It doesn't matter if you have Navigation or just a single line display on your radio, you will still be able to use the kit just fine. The only limitation is that if you have a satellite radio kit, you will not be able to see text from the iPod/HD when you're using it. Everything else will work. Honda only allows you to input text in SAT mode sadly. If you don't have XM or plan on getting rid of it, then you'll have full text display of artist, song and album info. Also, there are cradles available! With a Apple video cable, you can send video from your iPod to any screen with A/V inputs. Here are some pics of what it looks like in use and where the kit was installed.. This is from a Acura TL: I'll be here in the forum for a long time to answer any and all questions, and give tech support if needed. Click on the link or on the banner at the top of the forum for more info on our kit. http://www.diceelectronics.com/car_selector.php And some info about HD radio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_Radio www.hdradio.com

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[Nick@DICE]

I forgot to mention that while the iPod is plugged in, it will charge.

And I was informed that the store is saying that the HD is not available for all Acura's & Honda's, it is indeed available.

[Nick@DICE]

HD radio units will be out of stock for a few weeks.

[DarkDB1]

I have a 2003 TL Type-S W/Navigation.

And also my indash CD Changer is giving me a error code will this Ipod thing still work with my car?

Since i dont want to spend $800 on a new head unit and my FM Transmitter is not giving me satisfactory sound quality im looking into these thing's.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by DarkDB1

I have a 2003 TL Type-S W/Navigation.

And also my indash CD Changer is giving me a error code will this Ipod thing still work with my car?

Since i dont want to spend $800 on a new head unit and my FM Transmitter is not giving me satisfactory sound quality im looking into these thing's.

Most likely the R2 kit will work in your car. It MAY be a R4 kit, (Some TL radios switched to the newer style that year) if you want to be sure, take a look at this: http://www.discountcarstereo.com/pdf/hon98.pdf

If it is a R2 kit, to keep your navi fully functional you'll need a pass-through cable. This is one for sale: http://www.logjamelectronics.com/piehon03fmm.html

If it's the R2 kit, you will not have text. If it's the R4 kit, most likely you'll also have the XM programming built into the radio and you'll be able to get text.

What's the error code and I'll look it up for you, but it won't interfere with our kit. The car will think that you have an entirely new CD changer or SAT radio. The sound quality is clean, there's no static or anything like that since it's a direct line-in to the headunit. Sorry to make this answer so complicated, but I'd rather make sure we get the right thing to you the first time.

[DarkDB1]

It's R2.

So i need to buy that little harness to... Ok.

And the code is 1. the little screen says error1 when i press the CD mode, I looked it up in the manual and it say's "see dealer"... Unfortunately the nearest Acura dealer is the pleasonton one that has such a bad rep over here.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by DarkDB1

It's R2.

So i need to buy that little harness to... Ok.

And the code is 1. the little screen says error1 when i press the CD mode, I looked it up in the manual and it say's "see dealer"... Unfortunately the nearest Acura dealer is the pleasonton one that has such a bad rep over here.

Gimme a few days, I'm due to call one of the car dealerships on monday I think.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by DarkDB1

It's R2.

So i need to buy that little harness to... Ok.

And the code is 1. the little screen says error1 when i press the CD mode, I looked it up in the manual and it say's "see dealer"... Unfortunately the nearest Acura dealer is the pleasonton one that has such a bad rep over here.

You need the dealer code. Does your s/n display when you press preset 1 and 6 at the same time? If not, you'll need to pull the radio and get the s/n off the headunit itself. Post it or you can call any dealership and they'll give you a code to enter to fix it.

[DarkDB1]

Oh your talking about the security code? i got that. I tried resetting it by disconnecting the battery and entering the code. Didnt work.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by DarkDB1

Oh your talking about the security code? i got that. I tried resetting it by disconnecting the battery and entering the code. Didnt work.

I'll try and get some advice for you over the weekend.

[goon54]

so for $159, my 07 TSX will be able to display my ipod info on the XM screen of the navi and i can controll it via steering wheel mounted controls?

[flipped cracka]

i have a mazda 3 and see that you have a kit for it, but do the steering wheel controls work with it? i don't have the nav.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by goon54

so for $159, my 07 TSX will be able to display my ipod info on the XM screen of the navi and i can controll it via steering wheel mounted controls?

Since you have navi it would be $179 (the R4 kit) but yes, that's exactly how it works.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by flipped cracka

i have a mazda 3 and see that you have a kit for it, but do the steering wheel controls work with it? i don't have the nav.

Yes, the steering wheel controls will work just fine.

[goon54]

Originally Posted by Nick@DICE

Since you have navi it would be $179 (the R4 kit) but yes, that's exactly how it works.

coolio..
one more quick question...
im looking at the generic install guide and it states removing a cd changer connection..
does this disable my indash changer?

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by goon54

coolio..
one more quick question...
im looking at the generic install guide and it states removing a cd changer connection..
does this disable my indash changer?

No - That would apply if you had a second external CD changer. Since Honda radios can only support one external CD changer at a time, you would have to remove it to use the DICE kit.

However, if you didn't have XM/Sirius and your car year is 04+ you could keep a 2nd CD changer and the DICE kit.

[NateontheRadio]

I have an '07 TSX. Can I get the HD radio and iPod Kit? If so, how does the HD radio work, and will it display text like the iPod? I see the iPod plays through channel 1 on the XM or something, how does the HD work? I really want to get this!!! Thanks for your help!

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by NateontheRadio

I have an '07 TSX. Can I get the HD radio and iPod Kit? If so, how does the HD radio work, and will it display text like the iPod? I see the iPod plays through channel 1 on the XM or something, how does the HD work? I really want to get this!!! Thanks for your help!

I believe you and I just spoke on the phone

If you keep the XM, you won't have text because the DICE kit will be used in CD mode and Honda radios do not support text input in CD mode. You'll still be able to use it, you'll just see the last 2 digits for the frequency you're listening to - so if you're listening to 106.7 here in LA, you'll see 67 on the screen. It's not hard to use like this. Everything else will work, you'll still be able to use all the other functions and steering wheel controls.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by Nick@DICE

HD radio units will be out of stock for a few weeks.

HD modules are back in stock.

Sadly the vehicle selector still isn't fixed, but the kit will work in all Honda/Acura models 2003+ model years.

[Omie]

i have an 03 honda pilot with no navi just am/fm/cd/cassette do you have anything for my truck and would i still be able to control with the steering wheel and would it be displayed on the radio?

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by Omie

i have an 03 honda pilot with no navi just am/fm/cd/cassette do you have anything for my truck and would i still be able to control with the steering wheel and would it be displayed on the radio?

Unless you have the XM button on your headunit (I don't think 03 Pilots do) you're not going to have text. But your steering wheel controls will work just fine.

[Nick@DICE]

Yesterday I spent some time experimenting with the Wiki software as a demo for my company but since the DICE store is acting funny in regards to compatibility I'll link to what I did. This is a chart for all Honda cars and here is one for all Acura cars.

After you find the right kit for your car, you can use these links to take you directly to the correct item:
i-Honda-R3 and i-Honda-R4

i-Honda-R2

[mtran1977]

Nick,
I obtained an IceLink Plus Honda R2 interface from my friend, and it is not working properly on my 2003 Acura MDX w/ navigation (no DVD entertainment system).

All the wiring connectors fit, the Dension UI shows up on my Video Ipod (Gen 5.5), but the radio will not control the Dension UI. The radio displays a flashing number 1 (where the CD number is usually displayed), like it is trying to load CD1. Sound works perfectly if I start playing the song before plugging the Ipod in, but the radio controls never work. I was also able to load the latest firmware (2.17) into the IceLink but that didn't solve the problem.

Have you seen this problem before? Is the hardware on the Dice Honda R2 any better than the IceLink, or will I have the exact same problem if I purchase the Dice?

Also, I was wondering if I could buy the Dice AUX Ipod integration kit, and reuse the wiring connectors from the IceLink. From the pictures, the connectors look exactly the same. Thanks for your help.

http://www.diceelectronics.com/Merch...egory_Code=AUX

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by mtran1977

Nick,
I obtained an IceLink Plus Honda R2 interface from my friend, and it is not working properly on my 2003 Acura MDX w/ navigation (no DVD entertainment system).

All the wiring connectors fit, the Dension UI shows up on my Video Ipod (Gen 5.5), but the radio will not control the Dension UI. The radio displays a flashing number 1 (where the CD number is usually displayed), like it is trying to load CD1. Sound works perfectly if I start playing the song before plugging the Ipod in, but the radio controls never work. I was also able to load the latest firmware (2.17) into the IceLink but that didn't solve the problem.

Have you seen this problem before? Is the hardware on the Dice Honda R2 any better than the IceLink, or will I have the exact same problem if I purchase the Dice?

Also, I was wondering if I could buy the Dice AUX Ipod integration kit, and reuse the wiring connectors from the IceLink. From the pictures, the connectors look exactly the same. Thanks for your help.

http://www.diceelectronics.com/Merch...egory_Code=AUX

The IceLink was junk for Honda - most kits never worked. The hardware and software is completely different, they're not related at all. If you get the AUX kit you'll have to swap the cable to the back of the radio. Keep in mind that you won't have radio control but it will charge the iPod.

If you get the i-Honda-R2 kit (the DICE version) it will work correctly and it will use the same cable as what's plugged in right now. You won't have text, but you will have headunit/steering wheel controls.

[newgsrdriver]

Great product and great customer service.

Make one for 05/06 C55's, one of the reasons I wont consider the car. No IPOD, no happy :P

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by newgsrdriver

Great product and great customer service.

Make one for 05/06 C55's, one of the reasons I wont consider the car. No IPOD, no happy :P

We just picked up one of those Mercedes with Infrared and every single bell and whistle, so it may be coming....

[philbake]

Sorry, I'm a little unclear...is the HD version available (w/full functionality) for the '05 TL without Nav?

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by philbake

Sorry, I'm a little unclear...is the HD version available (w/full functionality) for the '05 TL without Nav?

Yes, no problem. You'll see full text - you don't need Navi to use either product. I would recommend you use our kit in SAT mode so you have text display, it's alot easier using HD Radio with it.

[philbake]

OK...if I do that, does the XM completely not work, or is it just the display that doesn't work? I currently have an XM Subscription.

[Nick@DICE]

Originally Posted by philbake

OK...if I do that, does the XM completely not work, or is it just the display that doesn't work? I currently have an XM Subscription.

You can keep your XM, but you'll lose text display from the iPod/HD kit only. If you remove your XM, you can have text from the iPod/HD kit.