2010 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 169
2010 BMW M3 Manual
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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. "AUX front" 4. "Volume" Connecting Lift up the center armrest. 5. To adjust: turn the controller. 6. 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*/ extended connectivity of the music player in the mobile phone* It is possible to connect external audio devices/ mobile phones. They can be operated via 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. Options for connecting external devices > Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. MP3 player, USB flash drive, or mobile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface. > Connection via snap-in adapter*, refer to page 184, when equipped with additional connection of music player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone/mobile phones. Playback is possible only if no audio device/ mobile phone is connected to 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. 167 Via iDrive 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. If applicable, "External devices" 3. "AUX front" Adjusting the 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. If applicable, "External devices" Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 066 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance