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Note (1): Radios with DSP buttons must use PA12-BMWdsp model.  

PA12-BMW and PA12-BMW

dsp

 provide two ways to control your iPod through car 

radio, namely Playlist Mode and Direct Mode. 

SECTION 2.  Direct Mode, Playlist Mode and AUX

Option 

CD RADIO models by configuring the PA12-BMW or PA12-BMW

dsp

 to work  

 

with radio’s XM band.  

 

a)   Artist name and song title can be displayed on 

some

 

of the BMW BUSINESS  

 

on radio ( Disc number = Playlist number ).  

 

b)   On most of BMW radios, only DISC number and track number are displayed 

 

1-2  Text Display of Song Information

following cables: CB-PA85, CDL-BMW.  

 

of the following 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 every 
pubilshed applications. These factors include variables such as, anomalies with   
-in a factory radio, factory radio heretofore unknown to                  and partial
model year changes.        

PA12-BMW contains one PA12-BMW interface adaptor and one each of the  

 

PA12-BMW

dsp

 contains one PA12-BMW

dsp

 interface adaptor and one each  

 

Future iPod and iTune software updates may affect the features and functions  

 

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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