Usb Audio Interface - BMW 2007X5 3.0si Owner's Handbook Manual

USB audio interface

You can connect audio devices to the USB
audio interface, e.g. an iPod or a USB device
(MP3 player, USB memory stick). You can oper-
ate them via iDrive.
The most common types of audio files, e.g.
MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and AAC, as well as
playlists in M3U format, can be played.
Due to the large number of audio devices on the
market, operation of every type of audio device
via the vehicle cannot be assured.
Ask BMW Service which audio devices are suit-
able.
Connecting
Open the cover of the centre armrest.
1 Connection for sound playback:
Jack plug 3.5 mm or 1/8 in
2 USB interface
iPod
For sound playback via the car's speakers, con-
nect the iPod with the connections 1 and 2.
Use an iPod adapter lead to connect up the
iPod.
The menu structure of the iPod is supported by
the USB audio interface.
USB device
To connect up, use a flexible adapter lead
in order to protect the USB interface and
your USB device against mechanical
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For sound playback via the car's speakers, con-
nect the USB device to connection 2.
After connecting up for the first time, the infor-
mation on all tracks (e.g. artist, musical genres)
and the playlists from the USB device are trans-
ferred to the car. This process may take some
time. The duration depends on the USB device
and the number of tracks.
You can select the tracks via the directories and
filenames during the transfer process.
After the transfer process, you can call up the
tracks via the information and playlists.
Information from up to four USB devices can be
stored in the car, equivalent to approx.
20,000 tracks.
If a fifth USB device is connected up, the infor-
mation on the tracks for the first USB device is
deleted from the car.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
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Starting sound playback
Via iDrive
If the audio device has a name, it may likewise
be displayed.
1. Press the
The start menu is called up.
2. Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".
3. If necessary, move the highlighted marker
to the uppermost field. Turn the controller
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button.
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