BMW Z4 sDrive35i 2009 - Manual (Page 160)

External devices
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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.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
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.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track. Operate the system on the audio
device.
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)"
3. "Volume"
4. To adjust: Turn the controller.
5. To store: Press the controller.
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 oper-
ated on the iDrive. Sound is output on the vehi-
cle loudspeakers.
Connection options for external
devices
> Connection via USB-audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play-
ers, 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.
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