iPod
®
Connection
When music tracks are to be played back using the Apple iPod
®
the iPod must be
connected through an adaptor cable that simultaneously uses the auxiliary jack socket
and the USB.
The y-cable (cable adapter for iPod
®
; BMW part number 61 12 0 429 645) included with
the vehicle.
With the adaptor cable, the USB connection is used to control the iPod
®
and the jack
socket for audio playback.
The reason for this method of connection is that music tracks obtained from iTunes
®
(Apple music portal) are subject to DRM and can only be played on the device to which
they were downloaded. The copyright protection prevents digital transmission of the
music track via USB.
If a video file is selected on the iPod
®
, only the sound track is played. If other supported
USB mass storage devices are used, video files are not displayed.
It is only possible to access the files on the mass storage device using the iDrive when
the USB mass storage device is connected to the USB interface. If the mass storage
device is connected using the Audio jack plug, the iDrive cannot be used to operate the
device.
Note: USB hard drives must not be connected to the USB interface due to their
high power draw. It is not permissible for hard disks to draw their power
supply from the vehicle’s electrical system (e.g. from the cigarette
lighter socket) and can cause faults.
AUX-in connection (USB/jack 3.5 mm) of option 6FL in the center console of the F01/F02
95
F01 Audio Systems
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