Connects2 ABMIPOD010 User manual

iPod Interface for BMW
ABMIPOD010

Copyrights and Trademarks
iPod is a trademark of Apple,Inc
All rights reserved.

Table of contents
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Copyrights and trademarks
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Warning and safety
Integration kit contents
Supported ipod models
DIP switch setting
Installation
DSP installation
IPOD audio source
Text display settings
iPod hierarchy
Charging
Operating the interface
Browsing function
Auxiliary audio source
Troubleshooting
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Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to follow instructions may result in improper operation or injury.
Warning and safety!
-Do not open,disassemble or alter the interface in anyway.
-Do not insert anything into the casing.
-Do not cut or try to alter cables in any way and always use the correct connections.
-Only operate unit when stationary or ask passengers to operate it for you.
-Do not allow the Apple iPod to distract you from driving.
-Exercise good judgement and keep your eyes on the road at all times.
-Do not expose unit to extreme temperatures,humidity or shock.
-Keep the unit and iPod away from fluids.
-Keep away from children!-Interface components may contain small parts,can be broken or disassembled and
components may become loose from vibration and heat.Small components and packaging materials may be a chocking
hazard when handled by children.

1: Vehicle specific interface unit
2: Vehicle specific Harness
3: iPod docking cable
4: User manual
Integration Kit contents
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BMW Specific
Harness 40pin cable
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FW:3.1.1 FW:1.2.1 FW:1.0.3
FW:1.2.1 FW:1.4.1 FW:1.0.3
FW:1.3.1 FW:1.1.3 FW:3.0.0
iPod
4th generation color display
20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB
ipod mini
4GB 6GB
ipod nano
2nd generation(aluminum)
2GB 4GB 8GB
ipod classic
80GB 160GB
ipod nano
3th generation(video)
4GB 8GB
ipod touch
8GB 16GB 32GB
ipod
4th generation
20GB 40GB
ipod
5th generation(video)
30GB 60GB 80GB
ipod nano
1st generation
1GB 2GB 4GB
Supported ipod models and firmware version requirements
For the latest fireware versions and models not listed, please contact your authorized dealer
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The configuration switches located on the module are used to set the operation of the interface by the installer.
Incorrect dip switch settings may cause the interface not to work properly or not to operate at all. Disconnect
the vehicle harness from module and cycle ignition off for 50 seconds after changing the switches!
Dip switches
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OFF
ON
1 2
ON/OFF Switch Posi tions
Charmlink Module
IPod Config
Switch
1 2 3 4
ON
Car Config
Switch
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Dip switch settings
Selected emulation
Dip switch3
OFF
Dip switch 4
Ipod configuration switches
Advance mode
OFF
OFF
OFF
Selected emulation
Dip switch3
OFF
Dip switch4
OFF
Dip switch3Dip switch4
Car configuration switches
CD changer 1 CD changer 2
ON OFF
Default
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Default
Recommended for late model
Business CD and Navigation
Radio systems.
This setting is to be used on early
model Business CD and Business
Cassette head units.
It is best selected when text display is supported by the radio. After
connecting the ipod you will see the BMW logo on the screen. After
the initialization the ipod will be locked for an increased interface
functionality
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1: pull vehicle into service bay.
2: Open trunk and access trunk area.
3: Disconnect both battery terminals. These cables must be disconnected during installation to ensure proper
initialization of the charmlink module when it is connected.
4: CD changer cable will be on left hand side on most model (in trunk).
Some models are different:
X3 CD Changer cable is located underneath carpeting under the center console.
Z4 CD changer interface is located between seats, underneath subwoofer.
Mini cooper/Cooper S CD Changer interface is located on right hand side of vehicle(trunk area)
If you car model don't have pre-wired CD changer cable in trunk, please use BMW Specific harness 17 pin and
40 pin cable
5 Remove carpet and side cover to gain access to CD Changer BUS harness. If CD Changer is present, it will
need to be disconnected and/or removed．
Inst al lation
Installation should only be performe d by a qualified professional. Bewa re of sharp edges to avoid injury and exercise caution
when remo ving trims as they ma y break. The mo dule should be placed at an accessible location to allow AUX cable to be
connected, such as in the glove box, the center consoles, under the front seat or in the trunk.
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Duri ng insta llati on，make su re th at the 3 pin connector fro m the vehicle does not have a
brown wire in the middle．The 3 pin Connector of the phone pre-wirin g is identic al looking to
the 3 pin connector of th e CD changer pre -wiri ng!Do not use th e 3pin connector that has a
bro wn wire in the middle,b ut locate th e one th at has th e bro wn wire on th e sid e!l ncorre ct
connecti on will result in perm anent damage to the unit and will not be covered by warra nty!
Some vehicles will have the CD Changer wiring in a protective sheath which may make it
more difficult to locate．
6 Locate both the 3-pin&6-pin connectors in the trun If the CD Changer is present，disconnect the cables
and set aside.If no CD Changer is present,the cables will be bundled and tucked away in the rear trunk area．
7 Connect both 3-pin and 6-pin cables to the BMW specific harness．
3-pinand 6-pin BMW cables Vehicle specific harness
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8 Fold down rear seats (if applicable)and route the 5m extension cable to the rear seat bottom cushion
9 Remove bottom seat cushion by lifting up and route wiring underneath
10 Route the remainder of the interface cable in the best possible location(e.g.under the door sill or under the
drivers seat.
11 Connect the vehicle specific connector and the iPod docking cable to the module. Apply cable ties to secure
the cables.
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IPod docking cable Vehicle specific connector
1/8"
AUX
input
Ipod
dock
cable
input
Vehicle
specific
connector
1 2 3 4
ON
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If your vehicle has Digital Signal Processing(DSP), the purchase of a DSP kit may be necessary.
To see if your vehicle has DSP look for a bare metal coax cable and a 3-pin connector. If you don`t find a coax cable an
ind a 6-pin connector along with a 3-pin connector, your vehicle doesn` t need this DSP kit．
DSP integration
Connector locati on
3-pin connector
DSP amplifier
BMW 5 series and X5 BMW Z4 BMW X3
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IPOD audio source
Text display setting
Make sure to select the appropriate test display setting during the initial set up of the kit.
To configure text display on BMW radios, press DISC 6 then select a Track number that corresponds
to the designated display:
Track#
99
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
Text Displayed On
No Text
Radio
Navigation
Cluster/OBD
MID
Alternate Location
Alt Locat.(large font)
Resume Text
Motorcycle
No Text
Application
All
3-Seri es/Z 3/z4 /X3/`04 -K1200
All with nav.
5-Seri es/7 -Seri es/X 5 w/o nav.
Alterna te for 5-Seri es/7 -Seri es/X 5
All with nav.
All with nav.
Use if text does not res ume after phone ca ll
05+K1200
All
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15
20
11
8
8
12
Characters
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By default，the interface creates a Playlist having a name that is the same as the name
of the iPod．This Playlist is the very first on the list of Playlists shown while browsing in
Playlist mode．This Playlist contains all the songs on the iPod．Once a Playlist is active
an Artist may be selected within that Playlist using the Artist Mode．Albums by the
selected Artist and within the selected Playlist may be selected in Album Mode． ”ALL
ARTIST”and”ALL ALBUM”designate all available content in those categories．
iPod hierarchy
The interface automatically charges the battery of the iPod when
connected and the key is in the ACC/ON position．
Charging
Charging icon will appear
on the upper right corner
of the iPod screen to
indicate charging．
Playlist
Artist
Album
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Morebrow s abcontent
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e iPress the MODE button to access th nterface for iPod and its features. Pressing t his button repeatedly
will cycle through sources present in your vehicle. When the iPod audio source is active (DISC 5, track 1), use the
Track button to select next/previous Song.
Operating the interface
Sou rce ind ica tor
Use buton 1- 6
to ch an ge
betwee n DISC
number s.
Use Random
to enable Shuffle
Songs.
Press and hold the Track
buttons to RW or FFW. On some
older BMW radios the m button
must be engaged perform the
same action.
m
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CDC 1 Song * Artist * AlbumCDC 1 Song * Artist * Album
RNDRND TPTP
AM FMAM FM
S C M O D ES C M O D E
Press the MODE button to
access the interface
BMW business CD radio
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BMW radio with Navigation
INFO
1
2
3
4
5
6
FM AM
MODE
TONE SELECT
MENU
CDC 2-01 PLAYLIST NAME
* Charmaker *
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Use button 1-6 to
change between
DISC numbers.
Press the MODE
button to acc ess the
interf ace .
Press this button
to change Track,
press and hold it
to RW or FFW.
Turn the jog dial to change Track. Note that a 9 second timeout is engaged once any of the
alternate display buttons are pressed. lf exiting from anyof these sub-screens without waiting
for then normal timeout, you MUST wait for 9 seconds before being able to use the jog dial again
to navigate content.
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or
or
or
or
CDC 1 Song(1)* Artist * Alb
CDC 2 Pl ay list( 1) na me
CDC 3 Artist(1) name
CDC 4 Album(1) name
CDC 1 Song(25)* Artist * Alb
CDC 2 Pl ay list( 15 ) n am e
CDC 3 Artist(8) name
CDC 4 Album(20) name
In DISC 5, you can select the audio source (ipod/AUX1), in DISC 6, you can set Text display and view firmw are version
information.
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The inte gration kits features content browsin g. After connectin g the iPod , select the desired browsin g mode
by pressing the appropriate DISC button. Press on turn the Track button repeatedly to browse contents; 1 second after
releasing the button, your selection is executed.
brow si ng func tion
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The interface is equipped with a 1/8”AUX jack connection to connect an auxiliary device，such as an MP3 player,DVD player
or other audio source．To access the AUX audio source,select DISC 5 , Track 2 or Preset 5,Channel 2．
Connections
Auxiliary audio source
While listening to the auxiliary device，adjust the volume(gain),bass,mid and treble by turning the Tune dial or pressing
the Seek button．DISC/Preset 1-4 modes select what adjustment the Tune/Seek buttons perform．
Making the adjustments
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1/8"mini stereo jack, not included
Tip (Left audio)
Ring (Right audio)
Sleeve (Ground)
1/8"
AUX
input
Ipod
dock
cable
input
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Volume(Gain) should be adj usted if the audio level from the auxiliary device is too low or to hig h. If y ou hear distorted
audio while playing the auxiliary device. You need to reduce(-)the gain. If you notice that the audio is too quiet then the
gain setting should be increased(+)．Default settings are"50"("68"for gain)and values ma y be adjusted in increments
between 01-99,Bass,Mi d and Treble should be adjusted to compensate for the acoustic presets of the radio．
AUX audio source setting
Note: If you are using an AUX device that is using the vehicle's power source and not its own battery, you may have to use a
GROUND—LOOP isolator to avoid grounding and engine noise
The auxlliary input has settings for gain,bass,mid and treble in order to optimize sound.
DISC 1
Volume
setting
Bass EQ
setting
Mid EQ
setting
Treble EQ
setting
DISC 2 DISC 2 DISC 2
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Troubl esho oting
Problem Solution
Cannot sel ect CD chang er sour ce.
Radi o/NAV di spl ay onl y shows DISC and track num ber , but
ther e is no iPod cont rol .
Radi o/ st eer ing wheel cont rols do not oper ate iPod.
No text disp lay.
Check DIP swi tch set tings (ref er to p.9) . With the igni tion
OFF disconnec t vehi cl e har ness from modul e for 50
sec on ds
Sel ect DISC 5 and make sur e itis set to Tr ack 01.
Reset iPod and make sur e most recen t iPod firmware is
inst allde.
Make sur e DI P swi tch set tings are cor ret ly set for text
displ ay. Not e that ear ly model Mini Cooper vehi cl es
do not supp ort Text .
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