External Devices - BMW X5 xDrive35i Owner's Manual

External devices

Overview
Symbol Meaning
AUX-IN connection
USB audio interface
phone audio interface
AUX-IN connection
You can connect an external audio device, e.g.
an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-
cle speakers. The sound can be adjusted via
iDrive.
Connecting
Open the lid of the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks through the vehicle's
speaker system, connect the headphone or
line-out port of the device with the AUX-IN con-
nection.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track. Operate the system on the audio
device.
Using iDrive
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. If you wish, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
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Adjusting volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
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/mobile
1. "CD/Multimedia"
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2. If you wish, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
USB audio interface*/
extended connectivity of
music player in mobile
phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated using
iDrive. Sound is output on the vehicle loud-
speakers.
Options for connecting external
devices
> Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. MP3 play-
ers, USB memory sticks, or mobile phones
that are supported by the USB audio inter-
face.
>
Connection via snap-in adapter
page 212, when equipped with expanded
connection of the music player in the mobile
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, refer to