BMW 650i Convertible 2010 - Manual (Page 168)

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External devices
AUX-IN port
You can connect an external audio device, e.g.
an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-
cle speakers. The sound can be adjusted via
iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8"/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. Operate the system on the audio
device.
Via iDrive
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. If applicable, "External devices"
3. "AUX front"
Adjust 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"
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
USB audio interface*/
additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated on the
iDrive. The sound is played back on the vehicle
loudspeakers.
Connectors for 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 inter-
face.
> Connection via snap-in adapter * , refer to
page 182 ; when equipped with an addi-
tional connection of the music player in the
mobile phone: Apple iPhone/mobile
phones. Playback is only possible if an
audio device/mobile phone is not con-
nected 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.
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