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Usb audio interface/mobile phone audio interface – BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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External devices

Entertainment

4.

"Volume"

5.

Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and then press the controller.

USB audio interface/mobile

phone audio interface

Overview

It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is out-
put over the vehicle speakers.

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 the snap-in adapter, when
equipped with extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile phone: Apple
iPhone or mobile phones. Playback may
only be possible when no device is con-
nected to the AUX-IN port.

Because of the large number of audio devices
available on the market, an operation via the
vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio
device/mobile phone.
Ask your BMW center for suitable audio
devices/mobile phones.

File systems

Popular file systems for USB devices are sup-
ported. The format FAT 32 is recommended.

Audio files

Playback of standard audio files is possible:

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MP3

>

WMA

>

WAV (PCM)

>

AAC, M4A

>

Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS

Connection via the USB audio

interface.

Lift up the center armrest.

1 AUX-IN port for audio playback:

TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm

2 USB interface

Apple iPod/iPhone

Use a flexible adapter cable for the connection.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB
interface

2.

The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup-
ported by the USB audio interface.

USB device

To protect the USB interface and USB device
from mechanical damage, connect them with a
flexible adapter cable.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface

2.

After initial connection

Information about all tracks, e.g. artist or music
style and the playlists are imported into the
vehicle. It can take some time, depending on
the USB device and the number of tracks.

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