External sources
AUX and MDI input
AUX input
Press the button MEDIA →
AUX .
External audio sources connected to the AUX socket cannot be operated via the
radio navigation system. Only the volume can be controlled from the radio naviga-
tion system.
Use the standard jack plug 3.5
mm for the AUX jack. If the external audio source
does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter .
MDI input- multimedia socket
Press the button MEDIA →
MDI .
Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from the external data stick-
ers, connected to the multimedia socket, can be played via the radio navigation
system.
External audio sources connected to the MDI socket can
be operated via the radio
navigation system.
You can select another audio source on the radio at any time. As long as the ex-
ternal audio source is not switched off, it remains always active in the back-
ground.
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the external
audio source.
To connect external audio sources via the MDI input, a special adapter is to be
used.
iPod
If an iPod is connected to the MDI input, a menu opens in which you can select
the folders of the iPod (playlists, artists, albums, titles, etc.).
Adjust the play volume of the external audio source
The play volume of the external audio source can be adjusted via the volume con-
trol on the radio navigation system 1
.
Depending on the connected audio source, the output volume on the external au-
dio source can be changed. You can also change the input sensitivity of the external audio source, in order to
adapt the play volume of the external audio source to that of the other audio
sources or to avoid distortions
» page 9, Media Set-Up.
Conditions for proper connection › Only USB devices with the specification 2.0 can be connected.
› The version of the file allocation table FAT (File Allocation Table) of the connec-
ted device must be FAT16 ( <2
GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB).
› In order to replay from a unit with a hard disk (HDD) which includes a large data
volume, it can lead to a time delay when reading in the overview of the music
data.
› In order to replay from a unit, which includes a complicated folder structure, it
can lead to a time delay when scanning the audio files.
› The folder structure in the connected unit must not exceed a depth of 8 levels.
One folder must not contain more than 1000°data.
› A USB extension cable or USB distributor (HUB) must not be used to connect
the unit. WARNING
■ On no account place an external audio source on the dash panel. It could be
thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres,
injuring the occupants.
■ On no account place an external audio source close to the airbags. It could
be thrown into the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed,
injuring the occupants.
■ Never hold the external audio source in your hand or on your knees while
driving. You could make sudden manoeuvres in the passenger compartment
and injure the occupants.
■ Always route the connection cable of the external audio source such that is
does not restrict you when driving. CAUTION
The AUX socket must only be used for audio sources! Note
■ The external audio source, which is connected via AUX-IN, can only be used if
no other unit is connected via MDI at the same time. ■ If an external audio source is connected via AUX, which is equipped with an
adapter for external power supply, it can occur that the audio signal is interrup-
ted. This depends on the quality of the adapter which is used. Ð
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MEDIA mode
