External Devices - BMW E87 2009 Owner's Handbook Manual

External devices

AUX-IN port
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.
Connecting
Lift up the centre armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
Jack plug 3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker
system, connect the headset or line-out port of
the external device to the AUX-IN port.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track. Operation takes place at the
audio device.
Via iDrive
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. If necessary, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume deviates
strongly from other audio sources, it makes
sense to balance the volumes.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. If necessary, "External devices"
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3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. Adjusting: turn the controller.
6. Memorising: press the controller.
USB audio interface* /
extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone*
Connection of external audio devices / mobile
phones is possible. Operation is possible via
iDrive. The sound is output via the vehicle loud-
speakers.
Connection options for external
devices
> Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. MP3 player,
USB memory sticks or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.
> Connection via snap-in adapter
page 166, if your vehicle is equipped with
extended connectivity of the music player in
the mobile phone: Apple iPhone/mobile
phones. Playback is only possible if no
audio device / mobile phone is connected to
the USB audio interface.
Due to the large number of audio devices/
mobile phones available on the market, it can-
not be ensured that every audio device/mobile
phone can be operated via the vehicle.
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