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Thank you for purchasing a product. This manual describes the functions and operation of PA12-BMW and PA12-BMWdsp iPod interface to BMW radios. Please read this manual before installing the interface adaptor in your vehicle. !!!IMPORTANT!!! It is strongly recommended that the adaptor is installed in an easily accessible location. You may need to access for future upgrades, resets, dip switch settings, etc...
1-2 Text Display of Song Information a) Artist name and song title can be displayed on some of the BMW BUSINESS CD RADIO models by configuring the PA12-BMW or PA12-BMWdsp to work with radio’s XM band. b) On most of BMW radios, only DISC number and track number are displayed on radio ( Disc number = Playlist number ). 1-3 Package Content PA12-BMW contains one PA12-BMW interface adaptor and one each of the following cables: CB-PA85, CDL-BMW.
2-1 Direct Mode (control on iPod directly) Search and select music on iPod just as you would in portable use. Use the track up/down on radio and steering wheel to control. Among the 6 DISCs of radio’s CD changer mode, one DISC is dedicated to Direct Mode. See section 3-2 of this manual for detail. In Direct Mode, screen and keypad on iPod is unlocked and functional. You have control and access to everything on your iPod in Direct Mode. You also have Track Up/Down controls from the radio.
Note: DIP switch #1 is only related to RCA AUX option setting and it is independent of these DIP switches. See section 2-4 for DIP #1 setting instruction.) 3-1-2 Functions and Radio Buttons Press MODE button on radio to access iPod. Press preset buttons on radio to access Playlists, Direct Mode and RCA AUX as follow. At....
If your iPod has more than 4 Playlists, see Playlist Naming in Section 5 of this manual. 3-2 Always Direct Mode + Direct Mode Only Configuration If you prefer the interface to be always in Direct Mode, simply set the DIP switches as follow. Then, access and control everything on your iPod directly from iPod keypad. Steering wheel control and track up and down buttons on radio will also work. DIP # 2 DIP # 3 DIP # 4 OFF ON ON SECTION 4. CABLE CONNECTION (Reference Fig. 1 & Fig.
FACTORY PRE-WIRE CABLE * See chart on pg. 7 for location FACTORY PRE-WIRE CABLE * See chart on pg. 7 for location * Please note: PA12-BMW / PA12-BMWdsp do not plug into the radio directly.
SECTION 5. Playlist Naming 5-1 When the iPod is connected to PA12-BMW or PA12-BMWdsp, the adaptor scans all available Playlists on your iPod and will automatically assign the first 4 Playlists in alphabetical order on your iPod to radio’s DISC 1 to 4.
PA12-BMW and PA12-BMWdsp designs are subject to change without notice. XM is registered trademark of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. iPod, iPhone, iTouch, iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. BMW is registered trademark of BMW of North America, LLC.
PA12-BMWdsp Your iPod through BMW Car Stereo System! KEY FEATURES This adaptor connects an iPod, iPhone, or iTouch to your BMW audio system with the following benefits: • Connects iPod s audio output directly to BMW Audio system for optimal sound quality playback. • Displays text information on most CD Business radios. • Offers two ways to access the music on iPod: Direct Mode & Playlist Mode. • Charges iPod (both Firewire and USB charging types are supported) while playing.
