Peripheral IS8M71 User manual
IS8M71
o
iPod Interface
for
BMW
Instruction Manual
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
STRONGLYADVISED
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH
ANY
FACTORY
HEAD UNIT WITH
DSP.
A
button
will
be labeled "DSP" on
or
below the radio.
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®,
adivision
of
AAMP
of
America
TM
13160 56th Court Clearwater, Florida 33760
866-788-4237 in the US
or
727-572-9255 ext.262 for international calls
©2005
AAMpTM
of
Florida, Inc.
TM
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
2.2 Pre-Installation Checklist
2.3 Installation at CD Changer Location
CHAPTER
3
-Operation
3.1
Operation
3.2 Troubleshooting
3.3 Warranty
3.4 Warning
3.5 FCC Statement
3
3
3
4
5
6
6
6
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 afactory radio
that has the ability to control a
CD
changer. The iSimple BMW
is
designed to be
used with Generation
3,
4,
Mini and Photo iPods.
1.2
Precautions
(Important,
Please
Read)
UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE
For proper operation
of
the iSimple BMW interface, your iPod must be updated
with the most recent version of Firmware from Apple. This
is
done
on
your com-
puter.
To
Update the software on the iPod go to http://www.apple.com/ipod/down-
load/. Follow the directions
on
the website to complete the download. There
is
no
charge for this update.
PREVENTING DAMAGE TO
YOUR
VEHICLE OR iPod.
Vehicle manufacture suggests that the iPod should be disconnected from the
iSimple BMW interface when the vehicle
is
not
in
use.
To
eliminate the risk
of
an
electrical short, we recommend disconnecting the car
battery
in
most vehicles, except
in
the following situations:
-Vehicles equipped with on-board navigation should not have the car's battery
disconnected. Doing so may cause loss
of
memory settings. These settings
would then have to be reprogrammed by
an
authorized car dealer for afee to
be
paid by the vehicle's owner. For these vehicles, we recommend extreme
caution when handling exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.
-Vehicles that incorporate asecurity-code protecting the radio. If the car's battery
or the radio's power plugs are disconnected, the radio will not operate without
re-entering the security-code. If you have access to the security-code, feel
comfortable disconnecting the battery
and
the radio's power connectors. Other
wise, do not disconnect the battery and exercise extreme caution while handling
exposed 12V power or ground wires/connectors.
PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION
Securely install the interface
in
alocation free from; heat, humidity, moving parts or
direct sunlight. Beware of hot-air flow from your vehicle's climate control system.
We recommend securing the interface to asuitable location, free
of
sharp metal
edges, using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties. 1
iSimple BMW interface Docking cable Vehicle specific harness
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. Refer to
the chart
on
the bottom
of
this page.
This programs the iSimple BMW interface to the vehicle it
is
being installed
in.
The
dip-switches MUST be set before the interface
is
plugged into the vehicle. Otherwise
the iSimple BMW interface will not work correctly.
Dip
Switch
Configuration
Chart
BRAND
MODE
HARNESS
12345 6 78
CDC or Vehicle
BMW specific OFF OFF
ON
ON
OFF OFF OFF
ON
Changer harness
Fig.1
Side view of Interface with dip switches
1254567.
DIP
DIU
2
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
acenter 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 interface should
have
been
set
with
the
proper
configuration.
(see section 1.3)
•You should have in
your
possession the correct harness
for
your
vehicle. (see sec. 1.3)
•You
have
determined
your
installation location. (see section 2.1)
If
any
of
these
steps has
not
been taken, STOP. Only
when
ALL
of
these steps have been
taken should you proceed with the rest
of
the installation.
2.3
Installation
at
the
CD
Changer
Location
In
this section you will learn how to install the iSimple BMW interface
in
the factory
CD
changer
location. If your vehicle
is
equipped with afactory
CD
changer you will need to disconnect it from
the factory pre-run harness
in
order
to
connect the iSimple BMW interface. If your vehicle
is
not
equipped with afactory
CD
changer, you will need to locate the factory pre-run harness. This may
involve the removal
of
the; center console, glove box, or carpeted side panels
in
the trunk. Please
consult your vehicle's dealership or alocal car audio professional for instruction or assistance with
locating the factory
CD
changer connection if necessary.
1.
Connect your vehicle specific Harness
to
the factory pre-run CD changer harness
in
the vehicle.
2.
Make any necessary wiring connections
on
your vehicle specific harness.
3.
Now that the interface
is
connected to the radio, you will need to test the operation ofthe interface
before permanently running the iPod docking cable or re-assembling the dash. First, connect the
iPod cable to the iPod. The iPod should indicate that it
is
being charged. Turn
on
the factory radio
and press the button that would activate the factory
CD
changer to select the iPod.
It
may take up
to three minutes for the interface
to
initialize
to
the radio (this only happens the very first time you
select the iPod). Once the iPod has been selected, press Play
on
the iPod.
You
should be able to
hear the music
on
your iPod through your factory radio. Now press the "Next Track" button
on
the
radio. The iPod should change to the next song
on
the iPod. By pressing the "Previous Track" but-
ton on the radio the iPod should change to the previous song. With the operation of the interface
confirmed, you may continue with the installation. Ifyou experience difficulties
in
operation, please
see our troubleshooting chart
in
section 3.2.
4. Decide
on
aconvenient location to mount your iPod.
5.
Run
the docking cable from the interface to the desired mounting location. Use caution to not cut,
pinch, or crimp the cable during this step. Avoid moving parts, vehicle wiring harnesses and areas
of excessive heat when routing the cable.
6.
Secure the interface
in
the vehicle using; double sided tape, Velcro
or
wire ties. Make sure to
check for proper clearance
and
avoid moving parts.
Take
into account the size ofthe interface and
the wire harness and do not force the interface and harness into aspace that
is
too tight, damage
to the harness may result.
7.
Now that the interface
is
secured
and
the docking cable has been run, you are ready to enjoy
your iPod
in
your vehicle!
3
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 aBMW 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 time selecting the iPod from the radio it
may take up to three minutes for the iSimple BMW interface to initialize.
CONTROLLING THE IPOD FROM THE RADIO
With the iSimple BMW interface, the radio will control the iPod as
if
it were afac-
tory CD changer. Therefore, operation will be done by using the same buttons
you would use to control afactory CD changer. For more details on your particu-
lar radio, consult your vehicle's owner's manual.
The iSimple BMW interface allows you to skip songs forward and backwards and
also to fast forward and rewind through aparticular song.
In
general, most radios
will utilize "seek" or "track" buttons to control these functions.
CONTROLING THE IPOD FROM THE IPOD
The iSimple BMW interface allows you to keep full control
of
the iPod from the
click wheel.
You
can browse files and change playlist on the iPod.
You
can also
skip songs forward and backwards from the iPod. The iSimple BMW interface
does not disable any functionality of the iPod!
RADIO DISPLAY DURING IPOD OPERTION
Some factory radio's may show DISC and TRACK numbers on the display
of
the
radio. The iSimple BMW interface does not send any information from the iPod to
the radio. This means that the DISC and TRACK numbers shown on the display
will not and can not reflect the song number on the iPod due to the complex
nature
of
the music library. Some factory radio's may flash zero's
on
the display
of
the radio,
or
toggle back and forth between 1:00 and 2:00. All these are normal
behaviors and do not represent amalfunction.
CONTROLING THE IPOD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
If your vehicle's steering wheel controls have the ability to select track and control
the forward and rewind functions
of
your factory CD changer, then they will also
control these same functions on the iPod.
4
3.2
Trouble
Shooting
Symptom Cause Remedy
No Power Blown fuse
in
vehicle fuse Replace fuse with same
block. amp rating. Ifthe fuse
blows again, call tech
support.
No Power Bad connection Check cable and wiring
connection.
Alternator noise is heard Improper wiring creates aInstall aGround loop isola-
(Changes with Engine RPM) ground loop tor
or
seek professional
service from alocal car
audio shop.
You
can hear music from The Firmware on the iPod Update the Firmware on
the iPod but you cant con- may not be updated. the iPod. See section 1.2
trol it from the radio.
of
this manual.
Radio is not recognizing Bad cables
or
cables are Check connection and
iSimple
BMW
interface not connected properly cables, push
in
firmly.
between converter box and
car radio
Radio is not recognizing Wrong configuration on the Select the right pconfigu-
iSimple BMW interface interface ration for your
car.
(See
section 1.5)
iPod Audio is Low or iSimple BMW interface is Disconnect the factory
Distorted connected with
an
external external audio source.
CD changer or other exter-
nal factory audio source
iPod Audio is Extremely Low Set Dip Switch 6to ON
or
inaudible Position
For
consumer
technical
support
call:
866-788-4237
in
the
US
or
727-572-9255
ext.262
for
international
calls
Hours:
9:30
am-6:00
pm
E.S.
T.
MON
-
FR.
5
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 apply to installation
expenses.
Attempting to service
or
modify this unit, operating this unit under conditions otherthan the
recommended voltage will render this WARRANTY VOID.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, Peripheral Electronics shall not be liable for any per-
sonal injury, property damage and
or
any incidental
or
consequential damages
of
any kind
(including water damage) resulting from malfunctions, defects, misuse, improper installation
or alteration
of
this product.
All parts
of
this Peripheral Electronics product are guaranteed for aperiod
of
1year as
follows:
Within the first 12 months from date
of
purchase, subject to the conditions above, Peripher-
al
Electronics will repair
or
replace the product at their discretion, if it is defective
in
material
orworkmanship providing it is returned to an Authorized Peripheral Electronic's Dealer, with
PROOF OF PURCHASE from an authorized Peripheral Elecronics dealer.
3.4
Warning:
This equipment may be reset by unintentional electrostatic discharge during operation.
Exposure to direct sunlight
or
extreme heat may cause damage or malfunction.
3.5
FCC
Class
B
Radio
Frequency
Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15
of
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there
is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in
aparticular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or
television recption, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one
or
more
of
the following measures:
1.
Reorientate
or
relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and reciever.
3.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit differant from that
of
which
the reciever is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio Itelevision technical for help
Notice:
The changes
or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
6
o
TM
Peripheral Electronics®,
adivision
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
©2005
AAMpTM
of
Florida, Inc.
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