BMW M3 - Copy Protection; File Systems

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Entertainment Professional radio
every audio device can be properly operated via
the vehicle.
Ask your BMW center for suitable audio
devices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Playback of standard audio files is possible:
> MP3
> WMA
> WAV (PCM)
> AAC, M4A
> Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup-
ported. The format FAT 32 is recommended.
Connecting
1 Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2 USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
Use the special cable adapter for Apple iPods/
iPhones to produce the connection. You can
obtain further information from your BMW cen-
ter or on the Internet: www.bmw.com
To play audio tracks over the vehicle's speaker
system, connect the iPod/iPhone to ports 1 and
2.
The iPod/iPhone's menu structure is supported
by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To protect the USB interface and USB
device from mechanical damage, connect
them with the flexible adapter cable.<
To play audio tracks over the car's speaker sys-
tem, connect the USB device to port 2.
After initial connection
Information about all tracks, e.g. artist or music
style, and the playlists of the USB device are
imported into the vehicle. This process can take
some time. The time required is dependent on
the USB device and on the number of tracks.
Number of tracks
The data from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 20,000 tracks can be stored in the vehi-
cle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than
20,000 tracks are stored, then the data of exist-
ing tracks may be deleted.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
Starting audio playback
iPod
1. Press the button.
2.
Press the button.
USB device
1. Press the button.
2.
Press the button.
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