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Thank you for purchasing a                   product. This manual describes the 

SAFETY NOTE:

 You should always give full attention to driving. Do NOT operate

 

the feature or function of PA12-BMW or PA12-BMW

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 in such a way that  

 

distracts you while driving. 

 

KEEP MANUAL in vehicle. Place it with the owner’s manual for the car. You may need 

 

to refer to it or if vehicle is sold, the next owner can enjoy it and know how to use it. 

 

that have DSP buttons must use digital audio signal input.  

 

system for optimal playback sound quality.  

 

a)   This interface connects an iPod, iTouch or iPhone directly to your BMW car audio  

 

offer technical or warranty service only on products purchased through authorized  

 

functions and operation of PA12-BMW and PA12-BMW

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 iPod interface to

BMW radios. Please read this manual before installing the interface adaptor
in your vehicle.

It is strongly recommended that the adaptor is installed in an easily accessible location. 
You may need to access for future upgrades, resets, dip switch settings, etc... 

!!!IMPORTANT!!!

 

Eject ALL CDs from the built-in CD player or CD changer before installation

 

or removing the radio from the dash board.

 

SECTION 1.  ABOUT INTERFACE PA12-BMW or 

PA12-BMW

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1-1  Introduction

PA12-BMW model is for radios that take analog audio input signal.  

 

PA12-BMW

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 model is for radios that take digital audio input signal. Radios  

 

to work with iPod, iTouch or iPhone.  

 

You can either use the CD changer controls on radio or steering wheel controls  

 

your CD changer controls into commands that the iPod understands.  

 

c)   PA12-BMW and PA12-BMW

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’s on board software translates commands from  

 

half hour after iPod is paused.  

 

d)   This interface charges iPod while it is playing and charging stops automatically 

 

receiver must be disconnected. This interface is not compatible with BMW  

 

navigation system. 

 

When connecting this iPod interface to your radio, the CD changer and satellite  

 

b)   This interface does not allow iPod to co-exist with CD changer and satellite receiver.  

 

                  

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                    dealers.  

 

proper services and information from the dealers.                    reserve the right to 

 

Summary of Contents for PA12-BMW

Page 1: ...email techsupport usaspec com PA12 BMWdsp ...

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Page 3: ...re upgrades resets dip switch settings etc IMPORTANT Eject ALL CDs from the built in CD player or CD changer before installation or removing the radio from the dash board SECTION 1 ABOUT INTERFACE PA12 BMW or PA12 BMWdsp 1 1 Introduction PA12 BMW model is for radios that take analog audio input signal PA12 BMWdsp model is for radios that take digital audio input signal Radios to work with iPod iTo...

Page 4: ...ing cables CB PA85 CDL BMW and CDL BMD 1 3 Package Content described in this owner s manual and on www usaspec com websiste 1 4 Compatibility 1 5 Applications Year Note Model 99 01 1 7 Series 99 07 1 X3 X5 99 07 1 Z3 Z4 98 03 1 5 Series 02 06 1 Mini 96 05 1 3 Series verified the published radio and vehicle application to the best of our ability Due to uncontorllable factors can not 100 guarantee e...

Page 5: ...source to car radio Connect the second audio source to the RCA jack labeled AUX INPUT AUX input is enabled by setting the DIP switch 1 to OFF position at the side of the interface adaptor DIP switch 1 is only for the AUX INPUT and it is independent of other DIP switches on the PA12 BMW and PA12 BMWdsp adaptor 2 4 AUX Input Option 3 1 Playlist Mode Direct Mode Configuration 3 1 1 Set DIP switches a...

Page 6: ...n 3 1 2 Functions and Radio Buttons ON And the iPod will continue to play the track in the Folder which was played prior to the iPod being connected to the PA12 BMW or PA12 BMWdsp When the last track of the Folder is played iPod will go to the first track of the All Songs folder When iPod is connected to interface adaptor and CD button is pressed iPod will automatically begin at DISC 4 if DIP 1 OF...

Page 7: ... your vehicle See appendix A for Step 4 Unplug the cables from the CD changer and or satellite receiver if such Step 5 Verify the BROWN wire position on the factory CD changer cable as follow cable location references options are installed in your car Step 6 Connect the 3 pin connector on factory CD changer cable to the 3 pin Step 7 For PA12 BMW model connect the 6 pin male connector on factory fe...

Page 8: ... Please note PA12 BMW PA12 BMWdsp do not plug into the radio directly See chart on pg 7 for location FACTORY PRE WIRE CABLE FACTORY PRE WIRE CABLE See chart on pg 7 for location ...

Page 9: ...nly 3 designated BMW1 BMW3 and BMW5 Playlists are created the Playlist will be will automatically fill up the rest of Playlist numbers beginning with the first available If less than 4 designated BMW Playlists are created PA12 BMW or PA12 BMWdsp 5 2 You may append text to the designated BMW Playlist names Example BMW1 jazz BMW3_Favorite3 BMW4 podcast etc word BMW and numbers The word BMW must be i...

Page 10: ...MWdsp designs are subject to change without notice XM is registered trademark of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc iPod iPhone iTouch iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc BMW is registered trademark of BMW of North America LLC ...

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Page 12: ...n most CD Business radios Offers two ways to access the music on iPod Direct Mode Playlist Mode Charges iPod both Firewire and USB charging types are supported while playing Charging stops automatically 30 minutes after iPod is paused to prevent car battery drain Connects Satellite radio DVD player or other audio source to the car audio system through the AUX Audio Input jack PA12 BMWdsp Model Yea...

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