Audio mode
Audio files on an external data medium con-
nect ed t
o the USB por
t can be played and
controlled via the Infotainment system.
Where this manual refers to external data
storage devices, this means USB mass stor-
age devices containing supported audio
files, such as MP3 players, iPods™ and USB
sticks.
Only compatible audio files are shown. Other
files are ignored.
The remaining operations for handling exter-
nal data media (change of track, track selec-
tion and activating playback modes) are per-
formed similarly to those of the other audio
sources (e.g “Playing SD card” ››› page 13.
Instructions and restrictions
The number of USB ports and the compat-
ibility with Apple™ devices, as well as with
other media players, depend on the unit.
The USB port supplies the usual USB volt-
age of 5 volts for a USB connection.
Due to the large number of different data me-
dia and various iPod™, iPad™ and iPhone™
generations available, it is not possible to
guarantee error-free operation of all func-
tions described here.
Take into account all other instructions and
limitations regarding requirements for media
sources ››› page 11. Disconnecting
The connected d
ata media must be prepared
for disconnection before it can be removed.
● Press the Infotainment button MENU , then
pr e
s
s System settings .
● Select Saf
ely
r
emove the source , then the
USB . After correctly ejecting the data stor-
ag e dev
ic
e from the system, the function but-
ton becomes inactive (grey colour).
● Now the data storage device can be discon-
nected.
Pla
yback via Bluetooth ® Connection of an audio source via Bluetooth
In Bluet
ooth Audio mode ®
audio fi l
es being
played on a Bluetooth, allows you to listen to
audio files being played on a Bluetooth ®
(e.g., a mobile telephone) connected by
Bluetooth ®
(audio playback by Bluetooth ®
).
Requirements
● The Bluetooth® audio source has to be
compatib
le with the A2DP Bluetooth profile ®
.
● In the Bluetooth settings menu, the
Audio BT (A2DP/AVRCP)
› ›
›
table on page 21
function has to be active. Starting the audio transmission by Blue-
tooth
®
● Activ
ate Bluetooth ®
vis
ibility on the exter-
nal Bluetooth ®
audio source (e.g., mobile tel-
ephone).
● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment
syst
em.
● Press the MEDIA unit button.
● Press the function button to select Blue-
t ooth ®
a s
a media source.
● Initiate a search of the Bluetooth ®
device
de
sired.
● Please refer to the instructions on the
scr
een of the Infotainment system and on the
Bluetooth ®
audio source regarding the rest
of the procedure.
You may still need to manually start playback
on the Bluetooth ®
source. When playback on
the Bluetooth® audio source is stopped, the
Infotainment system remains in Bluetooth ®
Audio mode.
Controlling playback
The extent to which the Bluetooth ®
audio
source can be controlled via the Infotainment
system depends on the connected Blue-
tooth ®
audio source.
With media players that support the AVRCP
Bluetooth ®
profile, playback on the Blue-
tooth ®
audio source can be automatically
started or stopped when the unit is switched
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Other information
Other information Abbr ev
i
ations
A2DPTechnology included by many manufactur-
ers to transmit audio signals via Bluetooth
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
AMModulation of the wave amplitude (medium
wave, MW)
AUX-INAdditional audio input (Auxiliary Input)
DABDigital transmission standard for digital ra-
dio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
DINGerman Standards Authority (Deutsches In-
stitut für Normung).
EONAssistance for other radio transmission net-
works (Enhanced Other Network)
FMFrequency modulation (ultra-short wave,
UKW)
MP3Audio file compression format.
PINPersonal identification number.
RDSRadio data system.
TPTraffic reports function in Radio mode (Traf-
fic Program).
USBUniversal Serial Bus24
