Mobridge CAr interface for iPod User manual

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User Manual
iPod user installation instruction booklet

mObridge Features 03
Supported iPods 04
Before You Start 05
Head Unit Controls 06
Operating the iPod 07
Basic Radio Control – Non-text display head-units 17
Warranty 20
Contents
The mObridge unit connects your
iPod to your Vehicle head-unit via
the optic-fiber MOST® Network.
2007 mObridge INC

Welcome to mObridge Audio
This mObridge kit is designed to allow you to seamlessly integrate popular
consumer-electronic devices into your vehicle such as iPod Auxillary input
devices and more. In most cases full functionality of your device is available
via the vehicle’s radio/navigation display and steering wheel button controls.
Let us help you learn about your new mObridge unit.

Features of Your mObridge Unit
The mObridge unit
connets your iPod to
your Vehicle head-unit
via the optic-fiber
MOST® Network.
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PAGE 03 MOBRIDGE FEATURES

PAGE 04
SUPPORTED IPODS
Supported iPods
The “Made for iPod” logo indicates that this product has been designed specically to work with iPod. The manufacturer
certies that this accessory has been made in accordance with the high standards of quality and performance that you
expect from iPod and Apple.

PAGE 05 BEFORE YOU START
Before You Start
This interface is designed for use with iPod 4th and 5th
generation (including video models), iPod photo, iPod
mini, and iPod nano 1st and 2nd generation units. This
unit allows audio to be routed through the vehical head
unit, and will allow access to music les stored on your
iPod directly through the head unit.
It is highly recommended that your iPod has the latest
version of operating software installed in order to acheive
the best results. This software can be obtained from:
apple.com/itunes
If the vehicle has an existing CD Changer, this interface
replaces the functionality of the existing CD Changer. The
CD Changer does not need to be removed, however it will
no longer operate as part of the factory audio system in
particular vehicles.
This manual has been designed solely for the purpose of
assisting a user to operate the iPod functionality. If you
require information relating specically to your vehicle or
the operation of other electronics systems in the vehicle,
please consult your vehicle user manual or local dealer.
Warning
This interface is designed for use with iPod 4th and 5th
Use this system only when Trafc conditions permit. SAFE
VEHICLE OPERATION IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
DRIVER. Neither mObridge Inc, their agents, distributors
or resellers accept responsibility for any damage or injury
resulting from the use of this product.

PAGE 06
HEAD UNIT CONTROLS
Head Unit Controls
You will need to use specic controls on the head unit in order to navigate through the different functions of your iPod. There
are a number of buttons on the head unit which will enable access to those functions. The diagram below shows the location
of the buttons required to operate the iPod interface.
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PAGE 07 OPERATING THE IPOD
Plug in and charge the iPod
Plug the mObridge dock connector into the base of your
iPod. The dock connector inserts into the iPod with the
icon facing up as shown below.
Once the iPod has been connected it will begin to charge
and all functions will be transfered to the head unit. iPod
functions will no longer be accesible directly from the iPod.
The iPod will charge whenever the audio system is in use
and will stop charging whenever the vehicle’s electrical
system shuts down.
Operating the iPod
It is important to remember that the iPod replaces the
function of the CD Changer and therefore must be
expected to operate in a very similar way. If the vehicle
has an existing CD Changer, it will be replaced by the iPod
and the CD Changer will no longer operate as part of the
factory audio system.
To begin operating the iPod, Push the CD button on the head
unit. Allow a few seconds for the Head unit to recognise the
iPod as the CD Changer. Once the iPod has loaded and is
ready for use, the system will automatically play the rst
track of the rst playlist on the iPod (see gure 01). You will
note that the top of the display reads “Audio CD Changer”,
conrming that the head unit is in CD Changer mode.
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CD Name
Track Seq.
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PAGE 08
OPERATING THE IPOD
The six discs will be replaced by the following functions
(genres) by default:
Disc 1 Playlists Disc 4 Genre
Disc 2 Artists Disc 5 All Songs
Disc 3 Albums Disc 6 Aux Audio Input
To view the disc list on screen, select your head unit’s
method of viewing available discs and the iPod disc layout
will be displayed. See gure 03.
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Track Seq.
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Playlists/iPod
Artists
Albums
Genre
All Songs
Aux Audio Input
Selecting options from the CD list menu
Using the head unit controls highlight and select the
desired function from the CD list menu.
For example, to select Artists from the CD list scroll using
the head unit controls to highlight the option. Press the
disc control button from the head unit to select. The rst
song from within the Artists rst folder will begin playing
automatically and the screen will display as per gure 05.
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PAGE 09 OPERATING THE IPOD
TIP: Disc selection varies across vehicles. Particular vehicles
have disc shortcuts that can be achieved by holding the
keypad corresponding disc number for a number of seconds.
For example to select the Artists function, push and hold
the ‘2’ button for 2 seconds. The screen will then display as
per gure 06.
Note: You do not need to be viewing the CD list menu to
be able to use this function. This method can be used
throughout the CD changer menus.
Selecting options
from the track list menu
All of the information from your iPod remains sorted into
folders. The mObridge user interface allows you to access
songs and peruse song lists by opening folders to view and
select the contents. This feature is called folder support.
Once a selection has been made from the CD List Menu, the
contents can be viewed by selecting the track list function.
This can be done by using the vehicle specic controls to
view the CD track listing. The track listing menu varies
according to head and vehicle controls.
For example, after selecting the “Playlists” function from
the CD list menu. See gure 07.
Note: The head
unit may take
some time to
process the
information from
your iPod. Allow
around 5 seconds
for the head unit
to update the
track list display.
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Albums
Genre
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PAGE 10
OPERATING THE IPOD
By using the CD controls to change tracks, it is possible to
move forward and backward through the list of folders to
highlight the desired folder. See gure 12.
To open and enter folders there are a number of methods
available depending upon vehicle type & existing CD controls.
PORSCHE CONTROL
FFWD by holding the track forward “>>”
controls for 2 seconds
Double click in rapid succession like a computer mouse
AUDI CONTROL
FFWD by holding the track forward “>>”
controls for 2 seconds
Select the track list menu and the screen will display as
per gure 10.
Note: Vehicle controls to display track list vary according to
vehicle type. Figures shown may not necessarily correspond
to your vehicle type and control.
Note: The head
unit may take
some time to
process the
information from
your iPod. Allow
around 5 seconds
for the head unit
to update the
track list display.
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CD List
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Track Seq.
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Library
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Albums
Library
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Opening folders and playing tracks
Folders can be identied by the tags which are placed
around them. See gure 11.

PAGE 11 OPERATING THE IPOD
Double click in rapid succession like a computer mouse
Using the MMI i-drive controller to select by depressing
the rotary dial.
MERCEDES CONTROL
FFWD by holding the track forward “>>”
controls for 2 seconds
BMW CONTROL
I-drive controller select.
Once a folder has been selected, the screen will show a list
of tracks within that folder. See gure 13.
From this screen you can now browse tracks by using the
CD controls on the vehicle head unit as you would normally
browse CD tracks by using the up/down/rotary dial controls.
Tracks can be selected by either waiting for a number of
seconds and the track will be automatically selected, or
by using the vehicle specic selection control such as an
i-drive controller.
Alternatively the track forward button can be used to move
forward through the track list and the track back button
can be used to move backwards through the list.
Note: If the track back button is double pressed to quickly
it will perform the function of exiting the folder on those
vehicles that support the double click action.
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
She Caught the katy
Gimme Some Lovin
Everybody Needs Some
Rawhide (Theme)
Sweet Home Chicago
Jailhouse Rock
<<iPod
Track/List
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CD List
Track/List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
iPod
Albums
Library
On-The-Go
Note: The head
unit may take
some time to
process the
information from
your iPod. Allow
around 5 seconds
for the head unit
to update the
track list display.
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
She Caught the katy
Gimme Some Lovin
Everybody Needs Some
Rawhide (Theme)
Sweet Home Chicago
Jailhouse Rock
<<iPod
Track/List

MERCEDES CONTROL
FFWD by holding the track forward “<<”
controls for 2 seconds
BMW CONTROL
I-drive controller select.
On those head units that support the double click track
back method like a computer mouse, exiting a folder can
be achieved from any highlighted track. See gure 15.
PAGE 12
OPERATING THE IPOD
Fast forwarding and rewinding a track
After selecting a track to play, press and hold the track
forward button to fast forward through the track. A
sample of the audio will be heard every few seconds to
enable you to conrm how far through the track you
have progressed. To rewind back through the track, press
and hold the track back button.
Exiting (closing) a folder
To close and exit folders there are a number of methods
available depending upon vehicle type and existing
CD controls.
PORSCHE CONTROL
FFWD by holding the track forward “<<”
controls for 2 seconds
Double click in rapid succession like a computer mouse
AUDI CONTROL
FFWD by holding the track forward “<<”
controls for 2 seconds
Double click in rapid succession like a computer mouse
Using the MMI i-drive controller to select by depressing
the rotary dial.
Note: The head
unit may take
some time to
process the
information from
your iPod. Allow
around 5 seconds
for the head unit
to update the
track list display.
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
She Caught the katy
Gimme Some Lovin
Everybody Needs Some
Rawhide (Theme)
Sweet Home Chicago
Jailhouse Rock
<<iPod
Track/List
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
Track/List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
iPod
Albums
Library
On-The-Go

PAGE 13 OPERATING THE IPOD
Once the folder has been closed, the screen will display
the previous folder list. The playing track will continue
until continue to play until another track is selected.
The other method of exiting a folder is to use the track
back “<<” controls. Highlight the folder tag at the top of
the track list and then push and hold the track back button
for 2 seconds to exit the folder. See gure 18.
Using the track sequence menu
The track sequence menu allows the user to alter the
sequence in which tracks are played. The user can repeat
tracks or groups of tracks, or randomize the selections
being played.
Existing CD vehicle controls can be used to access the
track sequence menu. See gure 19.
Note: Depending on head unit and vehicle type, the track
sequence menu may vary from the gure depicted.
Repeating a track
From the track sequence menu screen (see gure 19) select
the option “Repeat Track”. The current playing track will
now be set on repeat.
Note: Repeat track controls may vary depending on head
unit and vehicle controls. Some head units may have a
dedicated repeat button for this functionality.
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
She Caught the katy
Gimme Some Lovin
Everybody Needs Some
Rawhide (Theme)
Sweet Home Chicago
Jailhouse Rock
<<iPod
Track/List
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
Track/List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
iPod
Albums
Library
On-The-Go
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CD List
Track/List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
Normal
Repeat CD
Repeat track
Random

Note: Scan controls may vary depending on head unit and
vehicle controls. Some head units may have a dedicated
scan button for this functionality.
Playing tracks in normal order
From the track sequence menu screen (see gure 19) select
the option “Normal”. This selection will cancel any previous
selections which have been made from this menu.
Track sequence menu may differ depending on head unit type.
Selecting normal mode and unselecting Random/Repeat/
Scan may be achieved by unselecting the current settings.
Note: Random/Scan/Repeat controls may vary depending
on head unit and vehicle controls. Some head units may
have dedicated buttons for these functions.
Please note: It takes a number of seconds to update the
vehicle head unit screen with the correct track sequence
when exiting and entering random mode. Allow 10 seconds
for the screen to update with the correct track sequence.
PAGE 14
OPERATING THE IPOD
Repeating a CD
From the track sequence menu screen (see gure 19) select
the option “Repeat CD”. The current playing folder will now be
set on repeat.
Note: Repeat CD controls may vary depending on head unit
and vehicle controls. Some head units may not support this
functionality.
Random mode
From the track sequence menu screen (see gure 19) select
the option “Random”. This will randomize the current folder.
Note: Random controls may vary depending on head unit
and vehicle controls. Some head units may have a dedicated
random button for this functionality.
Please note: It takes a number of seconds to update the
vehicle head unit screen with the correct track sequence
when exiting and entering random mode. Allow 10 seconds
for the screen to update with the correct track sequence.
Scan
From the track sequence menu screen (see gure 19) select
the option “Scan”. This will play the rst 10 seconds of each
track in the folder from the current playing track.

PAGE 15 OPERATING THE IPOD
Using your vehicle’s steering
wheel controls
If your vehicle has steering wheel controls, they will function
with the mObridge audio unit. The steering wheel controls
will be identical to the corresponding controls from the
head unit. If you are unsure of the operation of the steering
wheel controls, please consult your vehicle user manual.
Auxillary audio source & manual
iPod control
The mObridge audio interface has the facility to play audio
from and external (auxiliary) audio device through the
factory audio system.
To select the auxiliary input, go to the CD List menu (see
gure 3, page 8). From the CD List choose the “Menu / Aux
audio” CD function. See gure 20.
To manually control the iPod and exit lock mode, press
and old the Track Forward button for 2 seconds on
“Exit lock mode” from within the CD Track listing menu.
See gure 21.
The iPod will exit lock mode and allow manual user control.
To re-enter lock mode and gain full control from the vehicle,
press and hold the Track Forward button for 2 seconds on
the “Enter lock mode” track index.
Paging control
Due to the CD limitation of 99 tracks, the interface allows
the user to load up pages of 99 tracks which allows the user
to browse through the entire list of iPod tracks. There is no
limitation to the thousands of songs that can be paged.
Once the 99th track has been reached, the tag “[ Next
Page >>]” will be presented. See gure 22. The next page
of 99 tracks can be uploaded by pressing and holding the
Track Forward button for 2 seconds.
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
Track/List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
Playlists/iPod
Artists
Albums
Genre
All Songs
Menu/Aux Audio Input
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
Track/List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
Exit lock mode >>
Enter lock mode >>
Aux Input >>
BL Ver: 01.00.01
SW Ver: 02.02.21
Vehicle: Porsche
Browsing: Folder Su
Tip: Push and
hold Rotary
Selection
button on the
numeric keypad
from any screen
as a shortcut to
select the
Menu/Auxillary
audio input

PAGE 16
OPERATING THE IPOD
To go to the previous page, highlight track 1 which will be
displaying the tag “[ << Exit / Prev >>]” and press and hold
the track forward button for 2 seconds. See gure 24.
It is always possible to exit a folder to the folder list from
any page by double clicking track back or press and hold
the track back button for 2 seconds on the tag “[ << Exit /
Prev >>]” track tag. See gure 24.
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
Track/List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
Is It Just Me?
Computer Camp Love
State of the Union
Irish Coffee
Deeper Water
Run Baby Run
Next Page >>
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
Dreams
Together We Are One
Suffer Well
Check On It (Beyonce)
There You Go
I’m Outta Love
Track/List
<<Exit Prev>>
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
23ºC CD 1 Track 1 23.02.07
CD List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
Dreams
Together We Are One
Suffer Well
Check On It (Beyonce)
There You Go
I’m Outta Love
Track/List
<<Exit Prev>>
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Audio CD – Changer CD List
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CD List
CD Name
Track Seq.
Scan
Traffic Programme
Mute
The Kill
Best Friend
Window Shopper
Rock Superstar
Love Like Winter
Not My Kinda Scene
Track/List
<<iPod
Note: The head
unit may take
some time to
process the
information from
your iPod. Allow
around 5 seconds
for the head unit
to update the
track list display.
Note: The head
unit may take
some time to
process the
information from
your iPod. Allow
around 5 seconds
for the head unit
to update the
track list display.
Note: The double click method is only available on those
head units that support this functionality.
Note: The CD track limitation on the Mercedes vehicles is
limited to 98 tracks due to a head unit specic problem on
particular Mercedes vehicles.
Note: The BMW limitation is 250 tracks rather than 99.

PAGE 17 BASIC RADIO CONTROL
Supported vehicles
01 Porsche CDR23/24
02 Mercedes Audio20, Audio50
03 BMW i-drive for non-mp3 vehicles
Playlist setup
Without text display on the HU, it is not possible to
browse the iPod by folder. Instead the user can load up
select playlists. These playlists can be numbered “DISC1”,
“DISC2”,”DISC3”,”DISC4”,”DISC5”. The sixth disc is reserved
for the Aux audio/Menu control.
If the user does not number these discs, then the rst
ve playlists are loaded by default anyway. If the user has
only labelled a limited number of discs such as only DISC1
and DISC2, then the remaing discs will be loaded with
the iPod playlists.
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In this particular case playlist “DISC1” is loaded.
Basic Radio Control
For non-text display head-units
The user can go track up/down via either sterring wheel
buttons or via the HU controls/idrive system.