2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 185
2010 BMW X5 Manual
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External devices AUX-IN connection You can connect an external audio device, e.g. an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehicle speakers. The sound can be adjusted via iDrive. 4. "Volume" Connecting 5. To adjust: turn the controller. 6. To store: press the controller. Open the lid of the center armrest. Connection for audio playback: TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm To play audio tracks through the vehicle's speaker system, connect the headphone or line-out port of the device with the AUX-IN connection. Starting audio playback Connect the audio device, switch it on and select a track. Operate the system on the audio device. Options for connecting external devices > Connection via USB audio interface: Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. MP3 players, USB memory sticks, or mobile phones that are supported by the USB audio interface. > Connection via snap-in adapter*, refer to page 212, when equipped with expanded connection of the music player in the mobile phone: Apple iPhone/mobile phones. Playback is possible only if no audio device/ mobile phone is connected to the USBaudio interface. Due to the vast array of audio devices/mobile phones on the market, it is not possible to assure that every audio device/mobile phone can be operated via the vehicle. Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center, 183 Using iDrive 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. Then say "External devices" if applicable. 3. "AUX front" Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment It is possible to connect external audio devices/ mobile phones. They can be operated using iDrive. Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers. Navigation USB-audio interface*/ extended connectivity of music player in mobile phone* Driving tips Controls At a glance