External Audio Device - BMW 730i Owner's Handbook Manual

External audio device

You can connect an external audio device, for
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can
adjust the tone using iDrive.
You are recommended to select neutral tone
settings on the external audio device and set
the volume to a medium value. The tone may
depend on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
Fold up the lids of the centre armrest.
1 Power supply for your external audio
device:
Socket with removable cap
2 Connection for audio playback:
Jack plug 3.5 mm or 1/8 in
To play audio tracks through the car's loud-
speaker system, connect the headset or line-
out port of the external device to connection 2.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
iDrive, for principle see page 14.
1. Press the button to call up the start
menu.
2. Move the controller towards "Entertain-
ment".
3. Select "AUX" and press the controller.
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Adjusting the volume
The volume of playback from the external audio
device in the vehicle depends on the device. If
that volume differs considerably from the vol-
ume of other audio and video sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes to a similar set-
ting.
1. Select "Adjust volume" and press the con-
troller.
2. Turn the controller to adjust the volume to a
similar setting and press the controller.
The volume setting is retained when the device
is disconnected from the vehicle.
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