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This interface connects a compatible iPod to select BMW and Mini Cooper OEM audio
systems (not compatible with BMW systems having navigation, DVD, satellite radio, CD
changer, or DSP; please see "Outfit My Car" to confirm compatibility). Its on-board software
translates commands from your factory radio's CD-changer controls into commands the iPod
understands. This interface enables the iPod to take the place of a BMW CD-changer and
provides the following benefits:
Features
Overview:This interface connects a compatible iPod to select BMW and Mini Cooper OEM
audio systems (not compatible with BMW systems having navigation, DVD, satellite radio,
CD changer, or DSP; please see "Outfit My Car" to confirm compatibility). Its on-board software
translates commands from your factory radio's CD-changer controls into commands the iPod
understands. This interface enables the iPod to take the place of a BMW CD-changer and provides
the following benefits:
- Directs the iPod's audio output to your factory audio system for optimal sound quality
- Controls the iPod via vehicle's radio and steering wheel controls (when applicable)
- Charges the iPod's internal battery; charging stops automatically one hour after the iPod is paused, the iPod goes into sleep mode when charging stops
iPod Compatibility:
The PA-12BMW now includes the CB-PA85 cable, allowing charging of the 4th/5th generation nano,
2nd/3rd generation touch, and the iPhone 3G/3GS. The interface is compatible with the following iPods
and iPhones (as of Oct. 2009).
- iPod Photo (4th generation)
- iPod Video (5th generation)
- iPod U2 (4th generation)
- iPod mini (1st/2nd generation)
- iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th generation)
- iPod classic (80/120/160GB)
- iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd generation)
- iPhone and iPhone 3G/3GS
Modes of Operation: The PA12-BMW provides two operation modes:
- Direct Mode:all control functions on your iPod are available, you can search and select music on your iPod directly just as you would when using it as a portable unit, you can also still use the track up down, fast forward and reverse button on your radio to control music playback
iPod Text:Artist name and song title information can be displayed on BMW's Business CD model radio.
iPod Playback:All audio tracks on the iPod will be played at Disc 6. The track order is determined by
the default order on the iPod. Selecting discs 1 through 5 on the factory radio will allow playback of 5
playlists on the iPod if the Aux Input is not used. You can select a playlist by pressing the Disc Up or
Disc Down buttons.
Playlist Names:In order for the adapter/factory radio to recognize a playlist, it must be named BMW1...
through BMW5... Text can follow the BMW name and number, such as BMW3_artistname or BMW2-jazz.
For a given disc slot (1-5), if there is no playlist named BMW followed by that number, that disc slot will not be available.
Auxiliary Input:In addition to the iPod input on the PA12-BMW there is an auxiliary input (stereo RCA) for use with another source, such as a DVD system, satellite radio, or game system. The aux input is selected at CD 6 Track 1 using the factory radio controls. This aux input can be used with or without the iPod connected.
Note:When the Aux input is used, the "All Tracks" playlist is moved to Disc 5, and playlist "BMW5" is lost.
Compatible Vehicles:
| 3 |
1996 - 2005 |
| 5 |
1998 - 2003 |
| 7 |
1999 - 2001 |
| X3 |
1999 - 2006 |
| X5 |
1999 - 2006 |
| Z3 |
2000 - 2006 |
| Z4 |
1999 - 2006 |
If you are connecting an additional mp3 player, dvd player or satellite radio we recommend using this cable
** Vehicles w/ Navigation are not compatible.
