2015 MINI Countryman CD player

▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Telephone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Check Control messages and entries using the
voice activation system temporarily hide the
status information.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped into various catego‐
ries.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD Radio™ is switched on. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Wireless network reception strength
Symbol flashes: searching for network. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message, e-mail was received.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD player. AUX-IN port.SymbolMeaning USB audio interface. Music interface for smartphones.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are switched off.
Entering letters and
numbers
General information
1.Turn the MINI joystick: select letters or
numbers.2.Select additional letters or numbers if
needed.3."OK": confirm the entry.SymbolFunction Press the MINI joystick: delete the let‐
ter or number. Press the MINI joystick for an ex‐
tended period: delete all letters or
numbers. Enter a blank space.
Switching between letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering letters and numbers.
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The functions of the main menu have short
commands.
Some list items, such as the phone book en‐
tries, can also be selected via the voice activa‐
tion system. Say the list items exactly as they
are displayed on the list.
Having possible commands read aloud
You can have the system read possible com‐
mands aloud: ›Voice commands‹.
For example, if the "CD" menu is displayed, the
commands for the operating the CD player are
read out loud.
Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performeddirectly by means of short commands, usually
irrespective of which menu item is currently se‐
lected, for instance ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, refer to page 262.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: information about the current operating options and the most
important commands for them are an‐
nounced.▷›Help with voice activation‹: information
about the principle of operation for the
voice activation system is announced.Example: playing back a
CD
Via the main menu
The commands of the menu items are spoken
out loud, in the same way as they are selected
via the MINI joystick.1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.4.›C D‹5.›C D drive‹
The CD is played back.6. Press the button on the steering
wheel again to select a specific track.7.›Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Via short commands
Playback of the CD can also be started using a
short command.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›C D drive Track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the
announcements from the system are issued in
an abbreviated form.
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Clothes hooksClothes hooks are located on the grab handles
in the rear.
Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐
er's vision. ◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers. ◀
Connection for an exter‐
nal audio device
This can be used to connect an external audio
device, refer to page 167, such as a CD or MP3
player.
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Via the onboard monitor1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐
gory.4.Select the desired channel.
Via the buttons in the area of the CD
player
Press the button.
The next channel is selected.
Via direct channel entry
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Set channel"4.Turn the MINI joystick until the desired
channel is reached and press the MINI joy‐
stick.
Storing a channel
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.4.Select the desired channel.5.Press the MINI joystick again.6.Press the MINI joystick again to confirm the
highlighted channel.7.Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first sym‐
bol on the navigation bar is pressed.
Information on the channel is displayed.
SymbolMeaning Channel name Artist Track
Selecting a category
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Category"4.Select the desired category.
Timeshift Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐
cast on the channel currently being listened to is stored in a buffer. Prerequisite: the signal
must be available.
The stored audio track can be played with a de‐
lay following the live broadcast. When the buf‐ fer is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The
buffer is cleared when a new channel is se‐
lected.
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CD/multimediaVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
When using the features and systems described
here, adhere to local regulations.
Sound output
Switching on/off
When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
This symbol at the upper edge of the Con‐
trol Display indicates that the sound is switched
off.
CD player
Playback
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD with the printed side facing up.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with com‐
pressed audio files.
Starting playback
A CD is contained in the CD player.1."CD/Multimedia"2."CD"3.Select the desired track. Press the MINI joy‐
stick to start playback.
Playable formats
▷CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA.▷Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC.
Ejecting the CD
Press the button on the CD player.
The CD emerges slightly from the drive.
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4.Open "Options".5."Random"
To switch off random playback: press the
MINI joystick.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the
corresponding direction.
Automatic repeat
The selected track, directories, or CDs are re‐
peated automatically.
Notes
CD player Do not remove the cover
The CD players are officially designated
Class 1 laser products. Do not operate if the
cover is damaged; otherwise, severe eye dam‐
age can result. ◀
CDs Using CDs
▷Do not use self-recorded CDs with la‐
bels applied, as these can become
detached during playback due to
heat buildup and can cause irrepara‐
ble damage to the device.▷Only use round CDs with a standard diame‐
ter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs
with an adapter, e.g., single CDs; otherwise,
the CDs or the adapter may jam and no lon‐
ger eject. ◀
General malfunctions
▷The CD players have been optimized for
performance in vehicles. In some instances
they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs
than stationary devices would be.▷If a CD cannot be played, first check if it has
been inserted correctly.
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensa‐
tion on the CD or the laser's scan lens, and tem‐
porarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with particular CDs If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs,
this can be due to one of the following causes:
Self-recorded CDs
▷Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs are inconsistent data creation
or recording processes, or poor quality or
old age of the blank CD.▷Only label CDs on the upper side with a pen
intended for this purpose.
Damage
▷Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and
moisture.▷Store CDs in a sleeve.▷Do not subject CDs to temperatures over
50 ℃/122 ℉, high humidity, or direct sun‐
light.
CDs with copy protection
CDs are often provided with a copy protection
feature by the manufacturer. This can mean
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that some CDs cannot be played or can only be
played to a limited extent.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered US patents
and the intellectual property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other manufacturers. The use
of this copy protection must be approved by
Macrovision. Media protected by this product -
unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision -
may only be used for private purposes. Copying
of this technology is prohibited.
External devices At a glance
Various external devices can be connected with
the vehicle. Depending on how the device is connected to the vehicle, it may be possible to
operate it using the MINI joystick.SymbolMeaning AUX-IN port USB audio interface Music interface for smartphones Bluetooth audio
AUX-IN port
At a glance
▷For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.▷Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio device. The
tone depends on the quality of the audio
files.Connecting
The AUX-IN port is in the center
console.
Connect the headphone connec‐
tor or line-out connector of the
device to the AUX-IN port.
Ensure that the connector is inserted all the
way into the AUX-IN port.
Playback1.Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.2."CD/Multimedia"3.If necessary, "External devices"4. "AUX front"
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs
markedly from the volume of the other audio
sources, it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting the volume
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Playback lists
Calling up playback lists.1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3.Select the or symbol.4."Playlists"
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3.Select the or symbol.4."Current playback"
Random playback The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐
dom order.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3.Open "Options".4."Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the steering wheel or on the CD
player:
Press and hold the button for the
corresponding direction.
Video playback
At a glance
Video playback is only possible with a compati‐
ble iPod/iPhone. Connect using a video-capable
adapter cable or, if applicable, a snap-in
adapter.
Playback
The video image on the Control Display is dis‐
played while the vehicle is stationary; in some
countries, the parking brake must be set or P
must be engaged.1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3.Select the or symbol.4."Video"5.Select the desired file.
Select the category in the file directory.6.Press the MINI joystick.
Playback of the selected video file starts.
Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
Audio and video playback from the snap-in
adapter is only possible if no cable is connected
to the AV-IN port.
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