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™
ISBM71
iPod Interface for BMW
Instruction Manual
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
STRONGLY ADVISED
IMPORTANT NOTE
iPod Firmware MUST be updated BEFORE any other step is taken.
Otherwise, the iPod will not operate properly. See page 1 for further details.
Peripheral Electronics®,
a division of AAMP of America™
13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760
866-788-4237 in the US or 727-572-9255 ext.262 for international calls
support@peripheralelectronics.com
©2005 AAMP™ of Florida, Inc.
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Table of Contents Pages CHAPTER 1-Getting Started 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Precautions 1 1.3 Programming the iSimple BMW Interface 2 CHAPTER 2-General Installation 2.1 Installation at CD Changer 3 2.2 Pre-Installation Checklist 3 2.3 Installation at CD Changer Location 3 CHAPTER 3 -Operation 3.1 Operation 4 3.2 Troubleshooting 5 3.3 Warranty 6 3.4 Warning 6 3.5 FCC Statement 6
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Chapter 1- Getting Started 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Peripheral Electronics’® iSimple BMW interface. The iSimple BMW interface is designed to provide endless hours of listening pleasure through your vehicles’ factory radios. To ensure that your iPod performs correctly in your car, we recommend that you read this entire manual before attempting installation of the iSimple BMW interface. The iSimple BMW interface will allow you to connect your iPod to a factory radio that has
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Docking cable Vehicle specific harness iSimple BMW interface 1.3 Programming the iSimple BMW Interface Now that you have identified the correct harness and dip-switch configuration us- ing the application guide, it is now time to program the interface. To program the interface, set the dip-switches located on the side of the interface (see Fig.1 below) to the congfiguration listed below. Switches are in their default setting of “off” in the up position and are turned “on” when switched down. R
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Chapter 2- General Installation 2.1 Installation at CD Changer The location of these CD changer cables will vary by vehicle. Some common locations of these cables are in the trunk, behind the glove box, and in or under a center console. 2.2 Pre-Installation Checklist At this time and before beginning the installation: • Your iPod’s Firmware should have been updated. (section 1.2) • You should have your radio’s security code.(when applicable, see section 1.2) • The dip-switches on the interfa
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Chapter 3- Operation 3.1 Operation SELECTING THE IPOD To select the iPod from the radio, press the button that would normally activate the factory CD changer. The iSimple BMW interface is accessed like a BMW CD changer, In these cases you will press the appropriate activation button. Some radio models require pressing the “Seek >” button once, after pressing the CD button. Yet, it may also be necessary to press Play on the iPod itself to begin playback. In some cases, if it is the first tim
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3.2 Trouble Shooting Symptom Cause Remedy No Power Blown fuse in vehicle fuse Replace fuse with same block. amp rating. If the fuse blows again, call tech support. No Power Bad connection Check cable and wiring connection. Alternator noise is heard Improper wiring creates a Install a Ground loop isola- (Changes with Engine RPM) ground loop tor or seek professional service from a local car audio shop. You can hear music from The Firmware on the iPod Update the Firmware on the iPod but you
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3.3 Warranty One Year Limited Warranty The quality controls used in the manufacture of this product will ensure your satisfaction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from an authorized Peripheral Elecronics dealer. This warranty covers any supplied or manufactured parts of this product that, upon inspec- tion by Peripheral Electronics authorized personnel, is found to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not
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™ Peripheral Electronics®, a division of AAMP of America™ 13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760 866-788-4237 in the US or 727-572-9255 ext.262 for international calls www.peripheralelectronics.com support@peripheralelectronics.com ©2005 AAMP™ of Florida, Inc.
