›SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity Memory Cards) SD memory cards with a ca-
pacity up to 32 GB.
› It is possible that some of the files on the SD memory cards cannot be played or
their playback is restricted. Due to differing quality requirements from different
card manufacturers, it is not possible to guarantee the playback of SD memory
cards under all circumstances.
Note
■ Only MP3 files and unprotected WMA files can be read from the SD memory
card. All other data is ignored.■
Playable MP3 and WMA data can also be stored on the hard disk of the
unit » page 18 , Hard drive (HDD) .
External sources
AUX and MDI input
AUX input
Press the button MEDIA
→ AUX.
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 - multimedia input
Press the button MEDIA
→ MDI.
Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from external data carriers
connected to the multimedia input can be played via the device .
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.).
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 device 1
» Fig. 1 on page 3.
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 8, Media Set-Up .
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.
■
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.
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