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EnglishEntertainment -> USB/audio interface for your BMW 5 Series 2004-2010
USB/audio interface*
You can connect audio devices to the USB/
audio interface, e.g. an iPod or a USB device
(MP3 player, USB memory stick). You can then
operate these via iDrive.
USB storage medium
Use a flexible adapter cable for connec-
tion to protect the USB interface and your
USB device against mechanical damage.<
The system can play back common audio files,
e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV (PCM) and ACC, as well
as playback lists in the M3U format.
For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak-
ers, connect the USB device to the connec-
tion 1.
Due to the large number of audio devices avail-
able on the market, operation via the vehicle
cannot be ensured for every audio device.
After connecting for the first time, the informa-
tion of all tracks (e.g. artist, music genre) and
the playback lists of the USB device are trans-
ferred to the vehicle. This process can take
some time. The time required is dependent on
the USB device and on the number of tracks.
Ask your BMW center which audio devices are
suitable.
During the transfer you can select the tracks via
the directories and file names.
Connecting
Following the transfer you can call up the tracks
via the information and playback lists.
The information of up to four USB devices can
be stored in the vehicle, for a total of approx.
20,000 tracks.
If a fifth USB device is connected, the informa-
tion of the tracks of the first USB device stored
in the vehicle is deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
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2
USB interface
Connection for audio playback:
1/8 in/3,5 mm jack plug
Starting audio playback
iPod
To connect the iPod, use the BMW cable
adapter for Apple iPods. For more information,
please contact a BMW center or consult our
Via iDrive
If the audio device has a device name, this will
be displayed if possible.
1. Press the
button.
For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak-
ers, connect the iPod to the connections 1
and 2.
This opens the start menu.
2. Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
The menu structure of the iPod is supported by
the USB/audio interface.
3. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "AUX" is selected and press
the controller.
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Displaying information on track
You can display any information stored on the
current track, e.g. the name of the artist.
1. Press the controller during playback.
2. Select "Details" and press the controller.
4. Select "USB" or the name of the audio
device and press the controller.
The information for the current track are dis-
played.
Repeating a track
1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
5. The playback starts with the first track.
2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
With programmable memory/
direct selection buttons
You can save the function "USB" on the pro-
grammable memory/direct selection buttons to
start audio playback, refer to page 21.
Selecting a track
You can call up the tracks via the playback lists
and information. With USB devices you can also
call up the tracks via the file directory.
To stop repeating:
1. Make your selection, e.g. "Playlists" or
"Artists", and press the controller.
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
2. Select the track and press the controller.
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Random play sequence
You can play back the tracks of the selected list
in random order, e.g. all tracks of an artist.
1. Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
End random playback:
1. Press the controller.
2. Select "Random" and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons next to CD player:
Press and hold the
sponding direction.
button for the corre-
Notes
Do not subject the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
extremely high temperatures, refer to the oper-
ating instructions of the audio device. Other-
wise, the audio device can be damaged and the
resulting distraction can reduce road safety
while driving.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Connecting instructions
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The USB/audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio device with power, provided
the audio device supports this function. It is
therefore unnecessary to connect the audio
device to a socket in the vehicle during
operation.
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Do not force the plug into the USB interface.
Do not connect any devices, e.g. fans or
lamps, to the USB/audio interface.
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Do not connect USB hard disks.
Do not use the audio interface to recharge
external devices.
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