2012 MINI Countryman Owner's Manual (Mini Connected)

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3."Replay - Time shift"
> The red arrow indicates the current playback
position.
> The time difference from the live broadcast
is displayed next to the cache memory bar.
> For live transmissions: "live".
Time shift menu
Automatic time shift
When the function is acti vated, audio playback is
stopped automatically in the event of:
> Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
> Activation of the voice activation system.
> Muting.
The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
Activating
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Replay - Time shift"
4. "Automatic time shift"
Deactivating
"Automatic time shift"
Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Possible favorites incl ude artist, track, game,
league, and team.
Storing artist, track, or game
Only current broadcasts can be stored as favor-
ites. The channel informat ion must be available.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired
category.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the MINI joystick again.
6. Select artist, track, or game.
Storing league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Manage favorites"
4. "Add sports information"
SymbolFunction
Go to live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
Automatic time shift
deactivated/activated
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5.Select the desired league.
6. Select "Add all teams" or a desired team.
Accessing favorites
If an activated favorite is being played, the
message "Favorite alert! " appears for approx.
20 seconds.
Select "Favorites" while the alert message is
being displayed.
The displayed favorite will be played.
If it receives no notification, the system switches
into the 'My Favorites' category. All of the favor-
ites currently being broadcast can be selected
from a list.
Managing favorites
Activating/deactivating favorites
Favorites can be activated or deactivated
globally and individually.
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Select "Activate alert" or desired favorites.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2. "Manage favorites"
3. Highlight the favorites you wish to delete.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region are broadcast at intervals of a few
minutes.
Selecting region
1."Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump"
5. Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Activating/deactivating Jump
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. "Jump to:"
As soon as information about the selected
region becomes available, it is broadcast.
A new panel appears in the display.
Cancel Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
Automatic update
About twice a year, Sirius carries out an update
of the names and position s of the channels. The
update occurs automatically and can take sev-
eral minutes.
SymbolMeaning
Information will be broadcast
soon.
Information is currently being
broadcast.
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Notes
>Under some circumstances, reception may
not be possible, e.g. under certain environ-
mental or topographical conditions. The
satellite radio has no influence on this.
> The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages or near trees, moun-
tains, or other powerful sources of radio
interference.
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CD player
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
Inserting CD
Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side
up. Die CD is automatically pulled in.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is on. For CDs with compressed audio files, it
can take several minutes to the data, depending
on the folder structure.
Playable formats
CD player
> CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
> Compressed audio file s: MP3, WMA, AAC
Ejecting CD
Press the button on the CD player.
The CD will be slid a short distance out from the
drive.
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button for the corresponding
direction repeatedly until you reach the desired
track.
Selecting the track using the onboard
computer
Audio CDs
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD"
3. Select the desired track. Press the
MINI joystick to start playback.
CDs with compressed audio files
Depending on the data, it is possible that not all
indications on the CD will be correctly displayed.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD"
3. Select the director y, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the MINI joystick to the left.
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4.Select a track and press the MINI joystick.
Displaying information about the track
If information about a trac k has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
> Artist
> Album title
> Number of tracks on the CD
> Track file name
Random play sequence
The tracks on the current CD are played once
each in random order.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD"
3. Select the desired CD.
4. Open "Options". 5.
"Random"
Switch off random play sequence: press the
MINI joystick.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Automatic replay
Selected tracks, folders, or CDs are automatically
repeated.
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External devices
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or count ry version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
Different external devices can be connected to
the vehicle. Sound is output over the vehicle
speakers. Depending upon how the external
device is connected to the vehicle, the device
may be operated using the MINI joystick.
AUX-In connection
Overview
> It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the vehi-
cle speakers.
> Recommended settings: mid-level tone and
volume settings on th e audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
1 USB interface
2 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8''/3.5 mm
For audio playback over the vehicle speakers,
connect the headphones or line-out connection
of the device to the AUX-In connection 2.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on the
audio device. If this volume greatly deviates
from the other audio sources, then the volume
should be equalized.
SymbolMeaning
USB audio interface
Music interface for smartphones
Bluetooth audio
AUX-In connection
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Adjusting volume
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume"
5. Turn MINI joystick until the desired volume
is set and then press the MINI joystick.
USB audio interface/Music
interface for
smartphones
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They are operated using the onboard computer.
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
Options for connecting external devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
devices, USB devices such as MP3 players,
USB memory sticks, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.
> Connection via snap-in adapter if the vehicle
is equipped with a music interface for smart-
phones: Apple iPhone or mobile phones.
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 MINI dealer for suitable audio devices/
mobile phones.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. The manufacturer of your MINI
recommends the FAT 32 format.
Audio files
Playback of standard au dio files is possible,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
> MP3
> WMA
> WAV (PCM)
> AAC, M4A
> Without voice activation system: Playback
lists: M3U
> With voice activation sy stem: Playback lists:
M3U, WPL, PLS
Video files
Playback of standard video files with a
compatible Apple device is possible:
> MPEG4
> H.264
Connecting via the USB audio interface
1USB interface
2 AV-In connection for au dio/video playback:
TRS connector 1/8''/3.5 mm
Apple device
A special adapter cable is available for connect-
ing the Apple device. The adapter cable is
required for a proper connection.
Further information:
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>At: www.mini.com/connectivity
> At your MINI dealer.
For audio playback over the vehicle speakers,
connect the Apple device using the special
adapter cable with AV-In connection 2 and USB
interface 1 or using a flexible adapter cable with
a USB interface 1.
The USB audio interface supports the menu
structure of the Apple device.
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 1.
After initial connection
Track information, e.g. ar tist or music style and
the playlists of the USB device are imported into
the vehicle. This process can take some time.
The time required is dependent on the USB
device and on the number of tracks.
During transmission, the tracks can be accessed
via the file directory.
Number of tracks
The data from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 26,000 tracks can be stored in the
vehicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more
than 26,000 tracks are stored, then the data of
existing tracks may be deleted.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Audio playback
Starting audio playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol and press the
MINI joystick.
Playback begins with the first track.
Track search
Selection is possible via:
> Playback lists
> Information: musi c style, artist; if applicable,
composer, album, track.
> Additionally for USB device s: file directory; if
applicable, composer.
Track titles are displayed if they have been
stored in the Latin alphabet.
Starting the track search
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. Select desired catego ry, e.g. "Genre",
"Artist".
All entries are displayed in a list.
> Open "A-Z search" and enter the desired
input. When a letter is entered, the
results are filtered using this letter as the
first letter. If multiple letters are entered,
all results that contain that sequence are
displayed.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
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