2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 168
2009 BMW M3 Manual
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USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface* Connectable devices iPod/iPhone, mobile phone or USB devices (MP3 player, USB flash drive). They can be operated via iDrive. Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format can be played. Due to the large number of different audio devices/mobile phones available on the market, it cannot be ensured that every audio device/ mobile phone is operable on the vehicle. Ask about suitable audio devices/mobile phones at your BMW center. The menu structure of the iPod/iPhone is supported by the USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface. USB storage device To connect the device, use a flexible adapter cable to protect the USB interface and your USB device against physical damage.< To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loudspeaker system, connect the USB device to port 1. 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. 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 can be stored in the vehicle, or a total of about 16,000 tracks. If a fifth USB device is connected, the information stored in the vehicle on the tracks of the first USB device is deleted. Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management (DRM) cannot be played.< Connecting Lift up the center armrest. 1 2 AUX-IN port for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm USB-audio interface iPod/iPhone To connect the iPod/iPhone, use the BMW cable adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone. For more information, contact your BMW center or go to the Internet: www.bmw.com To play audio tracks over the vehicle's loudspeaker system, connect the iPod/iPhone to ports 1 and 2. Starting audio playback If the audio device has a device name, the name is displayed. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "External devices" 166 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG