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USB-audio interface

You can connect audio devices, e.g. an iPod or

a USB device (MP3 player, USB stick), to the

USB-audio interface. They can be operated via

iDrive.

The iPod's menu structure is supported by the

USB-audio interface.

USB device

Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV

(PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format

can be played.

To connect the device, use the included

flexible adapter cable to protect the USB

interface and your USB device against physical

damage.<

Due the variety of audio devices on the market,

it cannot be guaranteed that every device will

be operable on the vehicle.

Ask your BMW center about what audio devices

are suitable.

To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-

speaker system, connect the USB device to

port 2.

After the device is connected for the first time,

the information on all tracks (e.g. artist, type of

music) and the playlists are transferred from the

USB device to the vehicle. This procedure may

take some time. The duration depends on the

USB device and the number of tracks.

Connecting

Lift up the center armrest.

During transfer, you can select the tracks using

the directories and file names.

After transfer, you can call up the tracks using

the information and playlists.

Information from up to four USB devices or for

about 20,000 tracks can be stored on the vehi-

cle.

If a fifth USB device is connected and if more

than 20,000 tracks are to be stored, the infor-

mation on existing tracks may be lost.

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2

Connection for audio playback:

TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm

Music tracks with integrated Digital

Rights Management (DRM) cannot be

played.<

USB interface

Depending on your vehicle's equipment

version, it may contain a storage pouch

for your audio device. The pouch is located

under the center armrest.<

Starting audio playback

iPod

Via iDrive

To connect the iPod use the BMW cable

adapter for Apple iPod. For more information,

contact your BMW center or go to the Internet:

If the audio device has a device name, the name

is displayed.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loud-

speaker system, connect the iPod to ports 1

and 2.

2. Move the controller backwards to call up

"Entertainment".

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3. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "AUX" is selected and press the con-

troller.

1. Make your selection, e.g. "Playlists" or "Art-

ists", and press the controller.

2. Select a track and press the controller.

4. Select "USB" or the name of the audio

device and press the controller.

Displaying information about the track

Any information about the current track that has

been recorded can be displayed, e.g. the name

of the artist.

1. Press the controller during playback.

2. Select "Details" and press the controller.

Playback begins with the first track.

Via programmable memory keys

You can store the "USB" function on the pro-

grammable memory keys to start audio play-

back, refer to page 21.

The information is shown for the current track.

Selecting a track

You can call up the tracks using the playlists

and information. With USB devices you can also

call up tracks using the file directory. The tracks

can be displayed if they have been stored in the

Latin alphabet.

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audio device may become damaged, which

could compromise safety while driving.<

Repeating tracks

1. Select the current track and press the con-

troller.

Depending on the configuration of the audio

files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the

files may not play back correctly in every case.

2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con-

troller.

Notes on connecting

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The USB-audio interface acts as the power

supply to the connected audio devices, pro-

vided that this is supported by the audio

device. Therefore, do not connect the USB

audio device to the power socket in the

vehicle during operation.

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Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB

interface.

Do not connect devices such as fans or

lamps to the USB-audio interface.

Stop repeating:

1. Press the controller.

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Do not connect USB hard disks.

2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con-

troller.

Do not use the USB-audio interface to

charge external devices.

Random play sequence

You can play the tracks in the selected list in

random order, e.g. all tracks of a single artist.

1. Select the current track and press the con-

troller.

2. Select "Random" and press the controller.

Stop random play:

1. Press the controller.

2. Select "Random" and press the controller.

Fast forward/reverse

Buttons on the steering wheel or CD player:

Press and hold the button for the

corresponding direction.

Notes

Do not expose the audio device to

extreme environmental conditions, e.g.

very high temperatures, refer to the operating

instructions of the audio device. Otherwise the

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