AUX in Aux-In cable for DICE

mike20 · 15th May 2008, 13:06

Just bought a DICE unit and will have a go at installing this weekend.
I will mainly use this for ipod connecting however while I've got the dash apart I thought it would be sensible to stick a cable in the aux-in socket on the dice unit, even if I don't need it at the moment.

Is it just a basic 3.5mm to 3.5mm aux-in cable that I need?

I did look to buy one but found out you can get 2.5mm or even a 2.5mm to 3.5mm converter cable.

I do not have sat nav. its the DICE Honda R3 version.

damianscott71 · 15th May 2008, 15:19

Hi Mike,

It's just a standard 3.5mm Stereo jack plug to 3.5mm Stereo jack plug. You switch between the aux-in and iPod by pressing one of the number buttons on the stereo (can't remember which).

Damian

mike20 · 15th May 2008, 16:02

OK thanks.
Just the simple matter of getting to the back of the radio now then

.
I have seen the guides elsewhere on the site.

damianscott71 · 15th May 2008, 22:03

Just take care and you'll be ok.

mike20 · 17th May 2008, 15:49

Job done. Really pleased.
Installation was reasonably easy really, only one dodgy moment trying to get the front section of the centre console out with the one clip top centre just under the radio.
Luckily I managed to get the connector plugged into the back of the radio without removing the unit, could put my fingers up from underneath, felt where the hole was and fed the connector up and in.
Now got both Ipod dock and aux-in connector options. Spot on.

damianscott71 · 19th May 2008, 18:27

Well done Mike, I've gotta say though, you must have really small hands!

The DICE box is a great piece of kit, don't u think?

mike20 · 20th May 2008, 08:57

I've read another thread somewhere on civinfo with regards to inserting the connector without removing the unit, some others managed it as well, some didn't, I admit my hands are fairly small but it was more just finding where the slot was first then aligning the connector and pushing. Just need some finger practise

(think I'll leave it there!).

Yes I'm really pleased with the DICE box. I played with the DIP switch settings on the back of the unit and ended up choosing with the ipod control setting. I found with this you can still change track with the steering wheel controls but you can also use the ipod to search and select tracks, artists, etc.

I guess if there's anything I would have liked would be the ability to display track names on the car display, but this is only a minor issue, I know what all of the track are anyway.

damianscott71 · 20th May 2008, 09:24

I altered the DIP switches too, dunno why you wouldn't want to turn the iPod controls off anyway? My g/f's Alpine stereo that I fitted for her at Christmas doesn't even have the option to control the iPod independently to the stereo, which really bugs her!

Re: track name display, I agree that it would have been the icing on the cake for the DICE box, but not having it isn't really a downside.... It just would have been nice! Where did you run the cable to? Originally I ran mine to the storage area under the stereo, but didn't think it looked too smart and that's where I tend to put my phone when I'm driving. Now I have it in the armrest, tucked out of sight.

mike20 · 20th May 2008, 09:54

Sounds like I did a similar thing to you, I drilled a hole in the back of the storage tray under the stereo and I've just curled the ipod dock cable and the aux-in cable in there. I just plug the ipod in and shove it in that area and this means that I can close the cover and you can't see any of it. I think that this might help with security, passers by can't see a thing, although I wouldn't leave my ipod in there if I was parked anywhere dodgy.

I'm not really a fan of phone/ipod mounts, but I must admit I've never really found a great place to put my phone, it normally ends up in the pocket in the door where you grab the door to pull it closed. I use a bluetooth headset while I'm driving.

ashkeenon · 12th June 2008, 21:28

Anyone have some photos this is what ive been looking for a device that allows you to control it through your ipod and steering wheel i assume that it also charges the ipod.

Sorry if this sounds stupid but you talk about a dip switch to turn the iPod controls on off, is this a physical switch what you have to manually move on the head unit or something electronic you can switch on off via the head unit.

Ment to ask does this work with the iphone in the way that if making a call it would come through the stereo.

ashkeenon · 12th June 2008, 21:48

Is this the one what you guys used.

iPod Dice Car Integration Kit for Honda on eBay, also Car Kits, Apple iPod Accessories, MP3 Player Accessories, Consumer Electronics (end time 18-Jun-08 20:49:26 BST)

thomasz · 13th June 2008, 05:55

And now you can solve your problem?

mike20 · 13th June 2008, 09:11

Yes, that ebay link is the one that I purchased.
They sent me the wrong one to start off with, it was the R2 model for the previous Civic, it needs to be the R3/R4 model for this generation Civic, however they replaced it immediately so no problem there.
This seller can also supply ipod cradles if you need one, but I didn't purchase this so I can't comment on it.

The dip switches I referred to are small switches on the DICE unit itself. There are 4 switches, very small, that you need a small pointy thing to operate. They set up the operating mode of the DICE unit, there are different settings for sat-nav or cd changer mode and also you can alter how it operates the ipod. These are explained in the manual.

This is a link to the manufacturers site:
DICE Store: DICE iPod Integration Kit for Acura and Honda

You can download the manual from here if you want to.

ashkeenon · 13th June 2008, 16:12

Brilliant will order this soon then and have a go at getting in to the dash although i may use a child or skinny woman to get the cable in the back of the head unit so i dont need to pull the whole lot off.

Thanks will keep you posted when i get it ordered and fitted.

damianscott71 · 14th June 2008, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashkeenon

Brilliant will order this soon then and have a go at getting in to the dash although i may use a child or skinny woman to get the cable in the back of the head unit so i dont need to pull the whole lot off.

Thanks will keep you posted when i get it ordered and fitted.

Use a child, at least you can make another one if they get stuck in the car. Skinny women get harder to find the older you get (I imagine, 'cos I'm a spritely 36 yr old!)

Foz · 15th June 2008, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by damianscott71

Use a child, at least you can make another one if they get stuck in the car.

Cool

ashkeenon · 15th June 2008, 19:53

Well i mite just borrow a child dont have none of my own.

I just ordered the one in the ebay link above, is there any additional cables you need. Cant wait to get this installed i hate having no music in the car well i hate cds.

However have you guys used an ipod cradle or mount anywhere or just tucked the ipod away somewhere im not sure where you could put a mount on the dash.

ashkeenon · 17th June 2008, 16:19

Got mine delivered today and fitted it this morning works a treat, worth every penny, took some photos of the installation will post these later.

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mike20 Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aux-In cable for DICE Just bought a DICE unit and will have a go at installing this weekend. I will mainly use this for ipod connecting however while I've got the dash apart I thought it would be sensible to stick a cable in the aux-in socket on the dice unit, even if I don't need it at the moment. Is it just a basic 3.5mm to 3.5mm aux-in cable that I need? I did look to buy one but found out you can get 2.5mm or even a 2.5mm to 3.5mm converter cable. I do not have sat nav. its the DICE Honda R3 version.

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15th May 2008, 15:19	#2 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 442 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Mike, It's just a standard 3.5mm Stereo jack plug to 3.5mm Stereo jack plug. You switch between the aux-in and iPod by pressing one of the number buttons on the stereo (can't remember which). Damian

15th May 2008, 16:02	#3 (permalink)
mike20 Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK thanks. Just the simple matter of getting to the back of the radio now then . I have seen the guides elsewhere on the site.

15th May 2008, 22:03	#4 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 442 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Just take care and you'll be ok.

17th May 2008, 15:49	#5 (permalink)
mike20 Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Job done. Really pleased. Installation was reasonably easy really, only one dodgy moment trying to get the front section of the centre console out with the one clip top centre just under the radio. Luckily I managed to get the connector plugged into the back of the radio without removing the unit, could put my fingers up from underneath, felt where the hole was and fed the connector up and in. Now got both Ipod dock and aux-in connector options. Spot on.

19th May 2008, 18:27	#6 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 442 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Well done Mike, I've gotta say though, you must have really small hands! The DICE box is a great piece of kit, don't u think?

20th May 2008, 08:57	#7 (permalink)
mike20 Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've read another thread somewhere on civinfo with regards to inserting the connector without removing the unit, some others managed it as well, some didn't, I admit my hands are fairly small but it was more just finding where the slot was first then aligning the connector and pushing. Just need some finger practise (think I'll leave it there!). Yes I'm really pleased with the DICE box. I played with the DIP switch settings on the back of the unit and ended up choosing with the ipod control setting. I found with this you can still change track with the steering wheel controls but you can also use the ipod to search and select tracks, artists, etc. I guess if there's anything I would have liked would be the ability to display track names on the car display, but this is only a minor issue, I know what all of the track are anyway.

20th May 2008, 09:24	#8 (permalink)
damianscott71 Diesel Demon Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st July 2006 Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire Posts: 442 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I altered the DIP switches too, dunno why you wouldn't want to turn the iPod controls off anyway? My g/f's Alpine stereo that I fitted for her at Christmas doesn't even have the option to control the iPod independently to the stereo, which really bugs her! Re: track name display, I agree that it would have been the icing on the cake for the DICE box, but not having it isn't really a downside.... It just would have been nice! Where did you run the cable to? Originally I ran mine to the storage area under the stereo, but didn't think it looked too smart and that's where I tend to put my phone when I'm driving. Now I have it in the armrest, tucked out of sight.

20th May 2008, 09:54	#9 (permalink)
mike20 Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like I did a similar thing to you, I drilled a hole in the back of the storage tray under the stereo and I've just curled the ipod dock cable and the aux-in cable in there. I just plug the ipod in and shove it in that area and this means that I can close the cover and you can't see any of it. I think that this might help with security, passers by can't see a thing, although I wouldn't leave my ipod in there if I was parked anywhere dodgy. I'm not really a fan of phone/ipod mounts, but I must admit I've never really found a great place to put my phone, it normally ends up in the pocket in the door where you grab the door to pull it closed. I use a bluetooth headset while I'm driving.

12th June 2008, 21:28	#10 (permalink)
ashkeenon Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: UK Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Anyone have some photos this is what ive been looking for a device that allows you to control it through your ipod and steering wheel i assume that it also charges the ipod. Sorry if this sounds stupid but you talk about a dip switch to turn the iPod controls on off, is this a physical switch what you have to manually move on the head unit or something electronic you can switch on off via the head unit. Ment to ask does this work with the iphone in the way that if making a call it would come through the stereo.

12th June 2008, 21:48	#11 (permalink)
ashkeenon Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: UK Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Is this the one what you guys used. iPod Dice Car Integration Kit for Honda on eBay, also Car Kits, Apple iPod Accessories, MP3 Player Accessories, Consumer Electronics (end time 18-Jun-08 20:49:26 BST)

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thomasz Banned Valve Cap Join Date: 13th May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And now you can solve your problem?

13th June 2008, 09:11	#13 (permalink)
mike20 Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, that ebay link is the one that I purchased. They sent me the wrong one to start off with, it was the R2 model for the previous Civic, it needs to be the R3/R4 model for this generation Civic, however they replaced it immediately so no problem there. This seller can also supply ipod cradles if you need one, but I didn't purchase this so I can't comment on it. The dip switches I referred to are small switches on the DICE unit itself. There are 4 switches, very small, that you need a small pointy thing to operate. They set up the operating mode of the DICE unit, there are different settings for sat-nav or cd changer mode and also you can alter how it operates the ipod. These are explained in the manual. This is a link to the manufacturers site: DICE Store: DICE iPod Integration Kit for Acura and Honda You can download the manual from here if you want to.

13th June 2008, 16:12	#14 (permalink)
ashkeenon Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: UK Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Brilliant will order this soon then and have a go at getting in to the dash although i may use a child or skinny woman to get the cable in the back of the head unit so i dont need to pull the whole lot off. Thanks will keep you posted when i get it ordered and fitted.

15th June 2008, 19:53	#17 (permalink)
ashkeenon Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: UK Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Well i mite just borrow a child dont have none of my own. I just ordered the one in the ebay link above, is there any additional cables you need. Cant wait to get this installed i hate having no music in the car well i hate cds. However have you guys used an ipod cradle or mount anywhere or just tucked the ipod away somewhere im not sure where you could put a mount on the dash.

17th June 2008, 16:19	#18 (permalink)
ashkeenon Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: UK Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Got mine delivered today and fitted it this morning works a treat, worth every penny, took some photos of the installation will post these later.