2016 MINI Countryman phone

Navigation bar overviewSymbolFunction Change the list view. Select the category. Direct channel entry Timeshift Open the My Favorites category/
open a favorite. Manage the favorites. Traffic Jump
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
Enabling channelsThe Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Category"4.Select the Unsubscribed Channels category.5.Select the desired channel.The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.6.Select the phone number to have the chan‐
nel enabled.
You can unsubscribe from the channels again
via this phone number.
Unsubscribing from channels
1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3.Open "Options".4."Manage subscription"5.The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.6.Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the channels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
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Opening the timeshift function1."Radio"2."Satellite radio"3. "Replay - Time shift"▷The red arrow shows the current playback
position.▷The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.▷For live transmissions "live".
Timeshift menu
SymbolFunction Go to the live broadcast Playback/pause Next track Previous track Fast forward Reverse Automatic timeshift deactivated/
activated
Automatic timeshift
When the function is activated, 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.
Activating1."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. Available favorites are artist, track, game,
league, and team.
Storing the artist, track, or game
It is only possible to store favorites that are cur‐
rently being broadcast. The channel informa‐
tion must be available.
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.Select the artist, track, or game.
Storing the league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
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that some CDs cannot be played or can only be
played to a limited extent.
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External devices Overview
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
Overview
▷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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4."Volume"5.Turn the MINI joystick until the desired vol‐
ume is set and press the MINI joystick.
USB audio interface/music interface for
smartphones
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They are operated via the onboard monitor.
The sound is output on the vehicle loudspeak‐
ers.
Connectors for external devices
▷Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.▷Connection via snap-in adapter, when
equipped with the music interface for
smartphones: Apple iPhone or mobile
phones.
Playback is only possible if no audio device
is connected to the analog AUX-IN port.
Due to the large number of different audio de‐
vices available on the market, it cannot be en‐
sured that every audio device/mobile phone is
operable on the vehicle.
Ask a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop about com‐
patible audio devices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files can be played back:
▷MP3.▷WMA.▷WAV (PCM).▷AAC, M4A.▷Without the voice activation system: play‐
back lists: M3U▷With the voice activation system: playback
lists: M3U, WPL, PLS
Video files
Standard video files can be played back with a
compatible Apple device:
▷MPEG4▷H.264
File system
Standard file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. The FAT 32 format is recommended.
Connecting The USB audio interface is in the
center console.
Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USB
audio interface
To connect the iPod, use the special cable
adapter for the Apple iPod. Further information
is available from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop or
on the Internet: www.mini.com/connectivity
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone with the AUX-
IN port and USB interface.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
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Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain ar‐
tist are to be displayed, call up that artist
only. All of the tracks by that artist are then
displayed.7."Play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
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
Overview
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.
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InformationDo 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.
Information on connection▷The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. Therefore, do not addition‐
ally connect the device to a socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, playback may be com‐
promised.▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB audio interface to re‐
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio
Overview
▷Music files on external devices such as au‐
dio devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.
Use of a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 190.▷Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.▷The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.▷The volume of the sound output is depend‐
ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the
volume on the device.▷Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
▷The device is compatible. Information un‐
der www.mini.com/connectivity.▷The device is ready for operation.▷The ignition is switched on.▷Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer
to page 189, and on the device.▷Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
device, such as for a connection without
confirmation or visibility; refer to the device
operating instructions.▷A number with at least four and a maxi‐
mum of 16 digits is defined as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. It is only required once for
pairing.
Pairing and connecting
WARNING
Operating the integrated information sys‐
tems and communication devices while driving
can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose
control of the vehicle. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only use the systems or devices when the
traffic situation allows. If necessary stop and
use the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary. ◀
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The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.5.Perform additional steps on the device, re‐
fer to the device operating instructions: for
instance, search for or connect the Blue‐
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device display.
You are prompted by the onboard monitor
or device to enter the same Bluetooth pass‐
key.7.Enter the passkey and confirm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehicle
display with the control number on the mo‐
bile phone display. Confirm the control
number on the mobile phone and in the
vehicle.
"OK"8.Select the desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, for instance
"Audio".9."OK"
If pairing was successful, the device is displayed
as connected.
White symbol
: the device is active as an au‐
dio source.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 174.
Connecting a specific device A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Connecting is not possible when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth.
Requirements
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired devi‐
ces.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio"4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.5.Open "Options".6."Configure phone"7.Activate "Audio".8."OK"
Connecting the device
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3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio"4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
White symbol : the device is active as an au‐
dio source.
Playback
General information
▷The display of music track information de‐
pends on the device.▷Operation can takes place on the device or
onboard monitor.▷Playback is interrupted when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth.
Starting playback
1.Connect the device.2."CD/Multimedia"3."External devices"4. Select the symbol.5.Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐
essary.Playback menu
Depending on the particular device, some of
the functions may not be available.SymbolFunction Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the sym‐
bol. Previous music track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
Track search Music track search is possible depending on the
device.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3. Select the symbol.4."Search device content"5."A-Z search"6.Select the desired entry or directory.
Playback mode
Depending on the device, different programs
for playing back music files might be available.
1."CD/Multimedia"2."External devices"3. Select the symbol.4.Open "Options".5.Open "Select player".6.Select the desired channel.
Disconnecting the audio connection
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