Aux-in connection, Connecting, Starting audio playback – BMW 550i Sedan 2008 User Manual
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AUX-In connection
You can connect an external audio device, e.g.
an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-
cle loudspeakers. The sound can be adjusted
via iDrive.
Connecting
1 Connection for audio playback:
1/8 in/3,5 mm jack plug
To play audio tracks through the vehicle's loud-
speaker system, connect the headset or line-
out port of the external device to connection
1.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
Via iDrive
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page
1.
Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2.
Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
3.
Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "AUX" is selected and press
the controller.
4.
Select "AUX IN" and press the controller.
5.
Adjust volume and sound if necessary.
With programmable memory/
direct selection buttons
You can save the function audio AUX on the
programmable memory/direct selection but-
tons to start audio playback, refer to page
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