SD memory card empty or data not readable
If an SD memory card is inserted and no data or no legible data has been stored
on the card, the unit will not be switched to the SD memory card mode after the
loading procedure.
External sources
AUX and MDI input
AUX input
Press the button MEDIA
→ AUX.
The input for an external audio source AUX is located on the front of the unit
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.
External audio sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from the
device. Only the volume can be controlled from the device.
Use the standard 3.5 mm jack plug for the AUX input. If the external audio source
does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter .
MDI input
Press the button MEDIA
→ MDI.
Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from external data carriers
connected to the MDI input can be played via the device » page 13, Require-
ments for media sources and audio files .
External audio sources connected to the MDI input can be controlled from the de-
vice.
A different audio source can be selected on the device at any time. As long as the
external 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.).
Connecting an external audio source via Bluetooth ®
In Bluetooth audio mode, audio files can be played from an external audio source
(e.g. a mobile phone) connected via Bluetooth ®
.
To activate this function, the external audio source must be paired with the de- vice » page 14 , Pairing mobile phone or Bluetooth ®
device with device .
Adjust the play function volume of the external audio source
The play volume of the external audio source can be adjusted via the volume con- trol on the device 1
» Fig. 1 on page 4.
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 10, Settings in MEDIA mode .
Conditions for a successful 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■ Never place external sources on the dashboard. These could be thrown into
the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres, injuring the
occupants.■
Never place external sources close to the airbags. These could be thrown in-
to the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the
occupants.
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WARNING (Continued)■Never hold external sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
These could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driv-
ing manoeuvres, injuring the occupants.■
Always route the connection cable of the external source so that it does not
restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!Note■ See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for instructions on operat-
ing the external source.■
The external audio source, connected via AUX, can only be used if no other unit
is connected via MDI at the same time.
■
If an external audio source, which is equipped with an adapter for external pow-
er supply, is connected via AUX-IN, the audio signal may be interrupted. This de-
pends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
Requirements for media sources and audio files
Media sourcePlayback prerequisites Audio-CDs (max. 80 min) with a diameter of 12 cm.CD digital audio specification CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW with a diameter of 12 cm up to a max. of 700 MB (Mega-
bytes) in the file system ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Joliet or UDF 1.02, 1.5, 2.01, 2.5
SD and MMC memory cards 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm with the FAT12,
FAT16 and FAT32 file system up to a max. 2 GB (Gigabytes) and SDHC memory cards
up to a max. of 32 GB.– MP3 files (.mp3) with bit rates of 48 to 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. – WMA files (.wma) up to 9.2 or to 10.0 mono/stereo without copy protection.– Audio files in the OGG-Vorbis and MPEG4 AAC formats.
– Playlists in the PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL formats. – File names and paths no longer than 256 characters.– Folder structures with a maximum of eight levels.
– Max. 256 folders and max. 512 files on audio data CDs .
– Max. 2,048 folders and max. 15,000 files, max. 6,000 files per folder, on SD mem- ory cards. Playing audio files via Bluetooth ®
a)
.– The mobile phone/external audio source must support the A2DP-Bluetooth ®
pro-
file.AUX External audio sourceAudio output via 3.5 mm jack is possible.MDI external data mediaCompatible with MEDIA-IN interfacea)
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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