------------------------------------------------------- * DICE Electronics Firmware Update Information Sheet * ------------------------------------------------------- BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5629 Release date: 2-1-2012 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Improved SiriusConnect tuner detection ----------------------------- * FIRMWARE RELEASE HISTORY * ----------------------------- BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5583 Release date: 1-27-2012 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Correct iPod logo _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5582 Release date: 1-23-2012 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Preset buttons should now work correctly on BMW 4:3 navigation units _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5559 Release date: 1-18-2012 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - System settings (Sirius presets, display type, etc.) now retained correctly across sleep cycle _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5535 Release date: 1-9-2012 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - For improved compatibility (including 4:3 navigation support), DIP switch settings have been modified: UP UP: single-line/Business CD DOWN UP: BMW and Mini with 16:9 navigation screen (larger screen) DOWN DOWN: BMW with 4:3 navigation screen (smaller screen) UP DOWN: BMW MID Radio ** Make sure to double-check DIP switch settings after applying update ** Contact DICE support if there are any questions - Preset 5 in the source selection menu now allows user to cycle through supported head unit types (dependent on current DIP switch setting) _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5353 Release date: 11-15-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Re-enable Voice Dial button - Single Line Radios that show "TEL" mode can now save presets using "SEND/END" button _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5331 Release date: 11-09-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Radio now displays song information from music streaming applications for iPods/iPhones that have iOS5 _ _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5330 Release date: 11-08-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - improved SIRIUS preset store feature that would not work on some "single-line" display radios - improved text display update when using Bluetooth streaming audio _ _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 5108 Release date: 10-14-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - improved SIRIUS module detection when reception is poor _ _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4633 Release date: 8-25-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Features multi-line display on 16x9 navigation radios - Improved fast forward / rewind functionality - improved SIRIUS module detection - improved iPod authentication - improved text display features _ _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4633 Release date: 8-17-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Fixed a possible error when running the DICE firmware update application _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4632 Release date: 8-4-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Improved response when iPod DUO source is selected _ _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4631 Release date: 7-19-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Improved wakeup detection to resolve drop-off issues reported in older cars - Added additional resolution to default audio level setting - Improved 6th gen iPod nano detection _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4520 Release date: 6-17-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Resolved intermittent noise problem found on some vehicles after updating to firmware version number 4468. _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4468 Release date: 6-7-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- -MediaBridge audio levels match the radio audio levels -NAV Support for BMW Mini Cooper ===NEW dip switch settings for 4468=== 1 , 2 UP , UP -single line display (non-navigation) DOWN, UP -Navigation radio wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio video display) and now includes the special setting for BMW M5 UP , DOWN -MID units (non-nav BMW 5,7,x5 series) DOWN, DOWN -Special setting for Mini Cooper with NAV ============================== Other special Operations for Mini Cooper with NAV 1. The RND button is ONLY used to toggle between Menu and Text mode. The RND button no longer shuffles music, but instead toggles screen modes, as there are no other buttons available to change between screens. 2. Sirius Presets. To recall a preset, simply press the corresponding preset number (1-6). To save a preset, tune to the channel you want to save, then push in the tuning knob. You then have 5 seconds to press a preset button and the channel will be saved. _ _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4360 Release date: 5-12-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- -BMW older vehicle stability improvement _ _ _ _ BMW MediaBridge Version Number: 4085 Release date: 3-11-2011 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - BMW specific stability improvement - Fixed preset storing on E39/X5 MID radios - Improved Audio levels for older BMW HU's and increased the range of user selectable volumes - Fixed a bug where incorrect song text showed up when iPod first connected _ _ _ _ _ BMW MB-1000/1500 Version Number: 3817 Release date: 2-17-11 Changes and improvements --------------------------- -Text display improvements - fixed a bug which caused the single digits on SAT channel not to show - made single line display ³song * artist * album² consistently - TTS announces phone number when sending/receiving a phone call _ _ _ _ _ BMW MB-1000/1500 Version Number: 3605 Release date: 12-27-10 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - General stability enhancements - Lowered scroll speed for better readability - Pronunciation fixes _ _ _ _ _ BMW MB-1000/1500 Version: 3378 Release date: 11-03-10 Changes and improvements --------------------------- -fixed intermittent wake-up bug introduced in update version 3346 -when switching away from USB memory playback shuffle is now deactivated -removed undesired stop occurring at the end of the song in USB memory playback triggered by a phone call or mode cycle _ _ _ _ _ BMW MB-1000/1500 Version Number: 3346 Release date: 10-26-10 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - USB mode remains active even if USB drive is detached. This eliminates the step of having to select USB as active device after connecting USB memory or iPod/iPhone. - USB memory playback resumes from the beginning of the last song. This playback position is reset if a different drive is connected, or if the last song playing is moved or deleted, and/or its path is changed. Adding or removing other songs without altering the path of the last playing song will still resume playback. - Fixed Sirius memorization that became inadvertently broken with update 3184 - Text announcement fix to avoid spelling out of "ALL ARTIST," etc msgs. - Steering wheel phone controls updated: Voice Button Short Push = PickUp/HangUp, Voice Button Long Hold = Voice Command (where supported by the phone). _ _ _ _ _ BMW MB-1000/1500 Version Number: 3184 Release date: 08-22-10 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - 6th gen nano is supported (automatic locked mode only) - "Upgrade iPod firmware" message added if firmware of iPod does not support USB audio - Text on Navigation displays is now capitalized and font size no longer changes - Removed most "CDC-x"/"TR-x" messages for better browsing experience - Phone voice control maybe activated from steering wheel button - Voice activated music control is now enabled on iPhone (must be in unlocked mode) - Improved advisory messages - Improved Sirius channel name announcement - Separate DIP switch configuration added to better support 4:3 Navigation displays - Stability and performance enhancements - - - - - BMW MB-1000/1500 Version Number: 2997 Release date: 07-21-10 Changes and improvements --------------------------- - Compatibility enhancement for 5/7/X5 vehicles - dip switch setting added for MID and Nav setting now supports both 16:9 and 4:3 displays - iPod UNLOCKED message now indicates that name of Playlist, Artist, or Album is not available when the iPod is unlocked - Menu under Bluetooth mode is now used to configure text announcement levels (none, phone only, default, enhanced), key combinations no longer available - Announcements were added for PLAYLIST/ARTIST/ALBUM/PODCAST/AUDIOBOOK mode - Announcements in Sirius are of the station name instead of song title. - Text shows both artist and title information in Sirius mode - Text announcements are now interrupted if a change occurs during the announcement - Seek status message now appears when the system is looking for the next playable music file during USB memory playback - Audio level changes are now stored and recalled correctly - First character omission experienced on selected navigation displays is fixed - Double init workaround added to fix unintended music routing to BT when both A2DP and Dock connections are active Known issues --------------------------- -You must wait for about 30 sec before removing a USB drive after ACC off to allow sufficient time to store playback position. _ _ _ _ _