2009 BMW Z4 Owner's Manual - Page 160

External devices 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. 3. "Volume" Connecting Lift up the center armrest. 4. To adjust: Turn the controller. 5. To store: Press the controller. Connection for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in/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. USB-audio interface*/ additional connection of the music player in the mobile phone* It is possible to connect external audio devices/ mobile phones. Both types of devices are operated on the iDrive. Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers. Starting audio playback Connect the audio device, switch it on and select a track. Operate the system on the audio device. Connection options for external devices > Connection via USB-audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 players, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface. > Connection via snap-in adapter, when equipped with additional connection of music player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone or mobile phones, refer to page 174. Playback is only possible if a connector is not inserted in the USB-audio interface. 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. Via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "AUX (front)" 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. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "AUX (front)" 158 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 116 - © 01/09 BMW AG