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7. The first time the ISBM72 is accessed, it may take up to three minutes to fully
initialize with the radio. Once the interface is recognized, and the radio enters CD
changer mode, the iPod will be controllable using the radio’s track forward, and
track back buttons.
Note: it may be necessary to press the Play button on the iPod to begin playback.
8. After confirming the functionality of the ISBM72, finish the installation by securing
the components and wiring in a location away from sharp metal edges, or moving
parts that could damage the ISBM72.
9. Return all interior panels to their original configuration.
6. iPod Operation
To select the iPod from the radio, press the button that would normally activate
the factory CD changer. 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 a
factory CD changer. Therefore, operation will be done by using the same buttons
you would use to control a factory CD changer. For more details on your particular
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 a particular 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 Playlists 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 zeros on the display of the
radio, or toggle back and forth between 1:00 and 2:00. All these are normal behav-
iors and do not represent a malfunction.
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.
