tom @ eas
Wed, Dec-05-2007, 04:52:59 PM
High Definition Radio from DICE and european auto source (eas).
Since its debut last year, the HD DICE has been the only BMW-specific High Definition radio receiver on the market allowing those with facory audio systems the option of integrating HD radio and their iPod seamlessly and easily.
european auto source has been integrating iPods into BMWs since 2003, longer than anyone in the market with the experience to back it up.
Throughout the US, thousands of radio stations have already adapted HD Radio® technology. With the addition of our HD Radio® Integration Kit, you can listen to this "All Digital" HD Radio® broadcast delivering CD-quality sound, higher highs and lower lows, right to your vehicle's existing audio system.
How does it work? (click the radio for a demo)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9528/hdradioimagecy5.jpg (http://www.hdradio.com/how_does_hd_digital_radio_sound.php)
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:
- 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.
- The digital signal layer is compressed.
- The combined analog and digital signals are transmitted.
- 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.
- Finally, the signals reach their destination. Both broadcasts are free, with no subscription fee. To hear the digital broadcast, all you need is our HD Radio receiver!
HD Radio includes artist, album and song information in its broadcasts. Future content may include real time traffic information for your area. The best news, HD Radio is not a subcription service. You get all this content for free!
HD Radio Coverage Map:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/dice/hd/hd_map_small.gif http://www.europeanautosource.com//images/vendors/dice/hd/hd_wiring_diagram.gif
Darker areas indicate zones with greater coverage.
Ever wished you could get the same quality of sound from your radio as you do from your CD? Or that your radio signal didn’t fade out just when you wanted to listen to the game? Now you can.
Get the kind of sound that was previously reserved for your HDTV, CD system or MP3 player. Get it on your radio. And get it for free!
- CD-quality sound from your FM radio stations
- Crystal-clear reception
- No station drop-off
- No static, hiss or audio distortion
Want to know more?
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.
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. 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.
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.
HD Radio is on the rise! Are you ready?
Over 1000 radio stations are now broadcasting in HD Radio quality and 1000s more are to come. However, most car manufacturers will not offer HD Radio compatible receivers in their vehicles with BMW just beginning to offer the option in 2007 models. Take control and listen now, with HD-DICE!
How Does HD Dice Work?
The radio station that you listen to broadcasts a digital signal. This digital signal contains the data for all the features that HD Radio© technology offers. Your car's factory antenna recieves this data and the HD-DICE Module turns this data into music that you can clearly hear and information that you expected from your radio. HD DICE is capable of receiving HD1 and HD2 broadcasts.
But Wait! There's More!
How can a good product get better? By integrating the best iPod integration kit available into the HD-receiver as one! Yes, our DICE iPod integration kit is now built into the HD receiver box for the best of woth worlds and an unlimited supply of music. Simply plug in your iPod (connector available seperately) and have instant iPod control, charging and text display at your fingertips! More information on the DICE iPod kit features can be found on our site.
Models Supported:
1999-2006 3-series, including M3 (not for e9X models)
1997-2003 5-series, including M5
09/1998-2001 7 series (earlier models available for C33 users)
2004-2007 X3
2000-2006 X5
2001-2002 Z3, including M-Roadster/Coupe
2003-2007 Z4, including M-Roadster/Coupe
2000-2003 Z8
Compatible for both Navigation and Business Cassette/CD vehicles. Installation is simple for the DIY type and should take no longer than 90 minutes. For those in the Southern California area, installation is available in our facility - stop by for a visit!
Still more questions?
We have a current Q/A session in this thread:
[eas] Official DICE High Definition Radio (w/ iPod support) Q/A thread:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=158814
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/hddice_main.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_69_135_170&products_id=467[/url)
DICE High Definition Radio w/ iPod Integration
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_69_135_170&products_id=467
== Stealth HD Antenna Kit for BMW ==
Another eas exclusive! Not available from other resellers, we are now offering our optional Stealth antenna kit for complete integration with no antenna in sight. For those waiting for our new "Stealth" antenna kit wit h their existing HD DICE kits, these are shipping in the next few days.
Hide that HD antenna and still get a boost in signal strength for HD radio stations while keeping a completely stock look. For those wanting even stronger reception, this can be combined with your HD DICE antenna for the best signal strength - best for rural areas where reception is weak.
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/dice/stealthant/stealthant1.jpg
"Stealth" Antenna kit for DICE High Definition Radio Kit
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=1566
HD DICE is compatible with the following iPod versions:*
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/ipod/ipod_matrix.jpg
Note: The touch, new Classic and 3rd Generation nano lock the iPod's Clickwheel when attached to 3rd party devices, this is an iPod-specific issue - not the DICE. Earlier iPods do not experience this issue. All DICE-specific features are still available. If Clickwheel operation is desired, you can set the DICE module's DIP switches to Simple iPod mode to gain access of the Clickwheel, but will lose text display on the radio when doing so.
We are offering FREE shipping on all DICE products for the entire month of December.
All kits currently in stock, ready for immediate shipment. Buy from the best, beat the holiday rush and order today!
As always, if you have any questions on the kits, feel free to contact us directly and we will be happy to help. :thumbsup:
Since its debut last year, the HD DICE has been the only BMW-specific High Definition radio receiver on the market allowing those with facory audio systems the option of integrating HD radio and their iPod seamlessly and easily.
european auto source has been integrating iPods into BMWs since 2003, longer than anyone in the market with the experience to back it up.
Throughout the US, thousands of radio stations have already adapted HD Radio® technology. With the addition of our HD Radio® Integration Kit, you can listen to this "All Digital" HD Radio® broadcast delivering CD-quality sound, higher highs and lower lows, right to your vehicle's existing audio system.
How does it work? (click the radio for a demo)
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9528/hdradioimagecy5.jpg (http://www.hdradio.com/how_does_hd_digital_radio_sound.php)
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:
- 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.
- The digital signal layer is compressed.
- The combined analog and digital signals are transmitted.
- 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.
- Finally, the signals reach their destination. Both broadcasts are free, with no subscription fee. To hear the digital broadcast, all you need is our HD Radio receiver!
HD Radio includes artist, album and song information in its broadcasts. Future content may include real time traffic information for your area. The best news, HD Radio is not a subcription service. You get all this content for free!
HD Radio Coverage Map:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/dice/hd/hd_map_small.gif http://www.europeanautosource.com//images/vendors/dice/hd/hd_wiring_diagram.gif
Darker areas indicate zones with greater coverage.
Ever wished you could get the same quality of sound from your radio as you do from your CD? Or that your radio signal didn’t fade out just when you wanted to listen to the game? Now you can.
Get the kind of sound that was previously reserved for your HDTV, CD system or MP3 player. Get it on your radio. And get it for free!
- CD-quality sound from your FM radio stations
- Crystal-clear reception
- No station drop-off
- No static, hiss or audio distortion
Want to know more?
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.
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. 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.
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.
HD Radio is on the rise! Are you ready?
Over 1000 radio stations are now broadcasting in HD Radio quality and 1000s more are to come. However, most car manufacturers will not offer HD Radio compatible receivers in their vehicles with BMW just beginning to offer the option in 2007 models. Take control and listen now, with HD-DICE!
How Does HD Dice Work?
The radio station that you listen to broadcasts a digital signal. This digital signal contains the data for all the features that HD Radio© technology offers. Your car's factory antenna recieves this data and the HD-DICE Module turns this data into music that you can clearly hear and information that you expected from your radio. HD DICE is capable of receiving HD1 and HD2 broadcasts.
But Wait! There's More!
How can a good product get better? By integrating the best iPod integration kit available into the HD-receiver as one! Yes, our DICE iPod integration kit is now built into the HD receiver box for the best of woth worlds and an unlimited supply of music. Simply plug in your iPod (connector available seperately) and have instant iPod control, charging and text display at your fingertips! More information on the DICE iPod kit features can be found on our site.
Models Supported:
1999-2006 3-series, including M3 (not for e9X models)
1997-2003 5-series, including M5
09/1998-2001 7 series (earlier models available for C33 users)
2004-2007 X3
2000-2006 X5
2001-2002 Z3, including M-Roadster/Coupe
2003-2007 Z4, including M-Roadster/Coupe
2000-2003 Z8
Compatible for both Navigation and Business Cassette/CD vehicles. Installation is simple for the DIY type and should take no longer than 90 minutes. For those in the Southern California area, installation is available in our facility - stop by for a visit!
Still more questions?
We have a current Q/A session in this thread:
[eas] Official DICE High Definition Radio (w/ iPod support) Q/A thread:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=158814
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/hddice_main.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_69_135_170&products_id=467[/url)
DICE High Definition Radio w/ iPod Integration
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_69_135_170&products_id=467
== Stealth HD Antenna Kit for BMW ==
Another eas exclusive! Not available from other resellers, we are now offering our optional Stealth antenna kit for complete integration with no antenna in sight. For those waiting for our new "Stealth" antenna kit wit h their existing HD DICE kits, these are shipping in the next few days.
Hide that HD antenna and still get a boost in signal strength for HD radio stations while keeping a completely stock look. For those wanting even stronger reception, this can be combined with your HD DICE antenna for the best signal strength - best for rural areas where reception is weak.
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/dice/stealthant/stealthant1.jpg
"Stealth" Antenna kit for DICE High Definition Radio Kit
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=1566
HD DICE is compatible with the following iPod versions:*
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/ipod/ipod_matrix.jpg
Note: The touch, new Classic and 3rd Generation nano lock the iPod's Clickwheel when attached to 3rd party devices, this is an iPod-specific issue - not the DICE. Earlier iPods do not experience this issue. All DICE-specific features are still available. If Clickwheel operation is desired, you can set the DICE module's DIP switches to Simple iPod mode to gain access of the Clickwheel, but will lose text display on the radio when doing so.
We are offering FREE shipping on all DICE products for the entire month of December.
All kits currently in stock, ready for immediate shipment. Buy from the best, beat the holiday rush and order today!
As always, if you have any questions on the kits, feel free to contact us directly and we will be happy to help. :thumbsup: