The IR DCI allows you to use the factory dash controls to operate many after-market head units. It includes an infra-red LED emitter that sends IR commands to the head unit, mimicking the head unit's OEM hand-held remote control. It provides all the functions of the Honda factory controls plus additional commands and features not available with the stock setup or any other after-market "steering wheel" adapter.
- Small adapter unit - about 1.5" x 2"
- Provides 9 control functions using the 5 stock dash switches. See the "Manuals" tab for details.
- No complicated programming required - just set your head unit brand on the dip switches and it's ready to operate.
- Auto-repeat function built-in - press and hold VOLUME UP, and the volume will increase rapidly as the command is repeated. Auto-repeat works on other functions too, meaning features like 'track fast-forward' will work if you press and hold the NEXT TRACK button combo, just like they do with the factory remote control.
- Optional Speed Controlled Volume function (SCV) - An exclusive Modifry Products feature enabled by connecting one additional wire to the S2000's speedometer circuit. The DCI will then automatically raise and lower the volume based on vehicle speed to help overcome wind and road noise. Details here
- Mute Functionality - built into the DCI. Some steering wheel adapters don't work with the S2000 Mute button.
The IR DCI is compatible with the following brands as long as the head unit is "remote capable"; Alpine, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Eclipse, Kenwood, JVC, Sony, Panasonic, or Pioneer. You do not need the OEM remote to use the DCI, so if the remote is an optional accessory you can save money by not buying it. Help finding compatible head units
Note - Most customers prefer our Wired DCI because it makes for an easier and "cleaner" installation. We make a Wired DCI for Alpine-Clarion-JCV-Kenwood and one for Sony-Pioneer.
IR DCI
Installation Instructions
FAQ - Hover your mouse over a question to see the answer.
Will the DCI operate my after-market head unit exactly like the factory dash controls?
What after-market head units are supported by the IR DCI?
How do I know which DCI to buy?
Can I use the KT-445 with the IR DCI and PnP harness?
What iPod/iPhone commands are supported by the DCI?
Will the DCI work on vehicles other than the S2000?
What is the "Modifry Adapter Harness" and do I need it?
Do I need to use Modifry's Adapter Harness or can I use another brand?
Do I need a factory remote to use the DCI?
I don't like the IR emitter provided with the DCI. Are there any options?
Can I program the dash buttons for different functions?
What is the warranty on the DCI?
| No, but that's not the DCI's fault. There is not a single after-market head unit that uses remote control commands like the OEM radio. The OEM radio will change from CD to AM to FM with a single button (MODE). All after-market head units require 2 separate buttons to do this; one button changes from CD to Radio, the other changes from AM to FM. In fact, some head units need 3 buttons because they have separate buttons for AM and FM. Also, the OEM radio will advance CD tracks or Radio presets with a single button (CH), but all after-market head units use separate buttons for these functions. The arrangement of remote control commands on after-market head units means we need 4 or 5 buttons to do what the OEM system did with only 2. Fortunately, the marvels of modern science allow us to do all the OEM commands and more, while using the same set of dash controls. We just do it differently. Check out the DCI manual on the "Manuals" tab for more information |
| Alpine, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Eclipse, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Pioneer, and Sony |
| There are 2 main choices - the IR DCI or one of the Wired DCIs. The IR DCI uses infra-red signals to control your head unit similar to the way the factory hand-held remote operates. As such, an IR Emitter (LED) is used to transmit the IR commands to the head unit. This emitter is supplied with the DCI and must be positioned so it faces the head unit's IR receiver (usually on the front of the HU). Pros - IR DCIs can be used with any of the supported head units, so if you change to any of the 10 different brands at a later date you can still use your existing IR DCI. Cons - Head units that have tilting faces can make it more difficult to find a position for the IR emitter that works and doesn't "stick out" too far. Also, it's possible for bright sunlight to interfere with IR signals, particularly with tilting faces where the sun can shine directly on the IR receiver when the car's top is down. IR reception and DCI functionality returns when the bright sun is not directly on the HU face. Wired DCIs don't use infra-red commands to control the head unit; they send commands through a special "remote control" wire or a dedicated jack on the rear of the head unit. Only specific models of some brands of head units have the ability to be controlled via a wired connection. Pros - The advantage of a wired system is that you don't have to install an IR emitter and they are not affected by bright sunlight. Overall, a wired DCI makes for an easier and "cleaner" installation. Cons - Wired DCIs are not as "universal" as the IR DCI, meaning they only work on a few brands of head units. We make 2 wired DCIs, one supports Alpine, Kenwood, Clarion, and JVC, and the other supports Sony and Pioneer. The IR DCI supports all those plus 4 more brands. For example, if you currently have an Alpine head unit and buy an Alpine Wired DCI it will work great, but if you later change to a Sony head unit (or any brand other than Kenwood, Clarion, or JVC) your DCI won't work at all and you'll have to buy a new DCI. Same for Sony and Pioneer, the Wired DCI for those brands works only on Sony and Pioneer. |
| Yes, they just plug together. Click this link for a diagram. |
| All it takes is money and time. Contact us for more information. |
| That's really a function of your head unit, not the DCI. In most cases the DCI performs navigation commands for Next/Previous Track and Next/Previous Disk/Folder. If, when using the head unit's hand-held remote, those buttons operate the iPod/iPhone then the DCI will too. But be careful, sometimes head unit manufacturers don't put all the iPod/iPhone commands on their remote, which forces you to use the controls on the head unit to perform those commands, whether you're using a DCI or not. |
| No. At this time the DCI is a custom S2000-only product. |
It allows you to install an after-market HU without cutting the factory wiring, so it's up to you if you want to use one. Most owners prefer it for several reasons:
1) you avoid any warranty issues that might arise due to cut wires
2) you can do the splicing outside the car (on a workbench) and then just plug the connectors together when you install the new HU
3) it makes it easy to re-install the factory radio if you sell the car or just want it back to stock |
| You can use adapter harnesses made by other manufacturers, but chances are they won't have wires for the Dash Switch and Dash Mute Circuits. The Modifry adapter is specially made with these additional wires. If you use another adapter you can still install the DCI, you'll just have to splice into the factory wiring for these two connections (as shown in the installation instructions). Most stereo stores charge $10 to $15 for the adapter, mine's $12. |
| While you don't need the factory remote itself, you do need a head unit that is capable of remote control. Most remote-capable head units come with a remote, but some manufacturers sell the remote separately, so in that case you can save the cost of the remote by using the DCI. Or if you've lost the remote or are buying a used head unit that is missing the original remote you're in good shape - the DCI will work fine. |
| It is likely that you can use almost any IR LED with the DCI. If you are handy with soldering you can cut the DCI IR emitter wire and attach your own IR LED, perhaps using a flush-mount LED holder. You can buy IR LED's at most electronic stores including Radio Shack. Make sure you observe polarity when connecting the LED. When viewing the DCI emitter face (side not painted) and with the wire hanging down, the right lead is the anode of the LED. Connect that wire to the anode (+) of your IR emitter LED. Do not add a resistor in series with the LED, it's built into the DCI. |
| No. You are stuck with the button layout built into the DCI, partly because of the way the head unit works and partly because I had to standardize on some things. If you really need special button programming, I do offer custom programming. |
| There is a 2-part warranty for DCIs. First, you get Modifry's 30-day money-back guarantee that allows you to return any product, for any reason, within 30 days of purchase. Up to 1 year from the date of purchase the DCI is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship and will be repaired or replaced (my option) if returned to us. The buyer must bear the cost of returning the DCI for repair, we will pay for the repair and for return shipping. DCI's being returned for refund or repair must have prior approval. Products returned without authorization will likely sit in a corner until you contact me. Beyond the 1 year warranty, DCI's will be repaired (if possible), for a nominal charge. Please contact me before returning a DCI for repair. |
