Table of Contents USB/Audio Interface Subject Page Introduction .3 System Circuit Diagram .6 Components.8 Audio J ack.12 Service Information.13 Initial Print Date: 04/07 Revision Date: USB/Audio Interface Model: E9x, E70, and E6x (except 7 Series) Production: From 3/2007, 4/2007 (E70) ■MICTIWIS After completion of this module you will be able to: • Explain the operation of the USB Interface • Identify the components used in the USB/Audio Interface 2 USB/Audio Interface Introduction Option SA 6FL, "USB/Audio interface", enables the sound systems in BMW vehicles to play audio files stored on mass storage devices with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) inter¬ face, e.g. USB memory sticks. A special iPod adapter cable is available for connecting an Apple iPod. USB is a serial bus system used for quick and easy connection of terminal devices to computers. The mass storage device can be accessed from the "Entertainment" menu on the i Drive. The CID supports alphanumeric characters ofthe Roman character set. Other character sets cannot be correctly represented on the CID at present. Operation is described in the owner's handbookforthe vehicle. USB/Audio Interface On iDrive 3 USB/Audio Interface USB mass storage devices that support the "USB Mass Storage Class" standard can be connected. That includes mass storage devices for playback of compressed audio files with a USB interface such as MP3 players, USB memory sticks, etc. The system also supports Apple iPods of the 4th generation or later, iPod nano and iPod mini if connected using the iPod adapter cable (special accessory). Due to the large number of devices on the market, no guarantee can be given that every available "USB Mass Storage Class" device will function through the USB interface. If a device of a different device class is connected, the message "Incompatible device" appears. When a USB mass storage device is connected, the contents of the device are read and the folder structure processed for display on the CID. In addition, a plausibility check is performed as to whether the tracks can be played by the vehicle's sound system. Only those tracks that can be played are displayed. Processing of the data takes some time. While the database of the content details of the music tracks is constructed, the music files can only be selected by navigating through the folder structure. On completion of the database, music tracks can also be selected by genre, artist and album. Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is not supported at present. MP3 players that carry the PlaysForSure logo use MTP and are therefore not supported. More information on the protocols used can be obtained from the operating instructions ofthe mass storage device concerned. Note: Connecting mobile phones to the USB interface is not recommended. With certain mobile phones, B luetooth is deactivated if they are connect¬ ed to the vehicle through the USB interface. There is no USB socket on the Snap-in adapter. USB hard drives must not be connected to the USB interface due to their high power draw. It is not permissible for hard disks to draw their power supply from the vehicle's electrical system (e.g. from the cigarette lighter socket) and can cause faults. The following compressed file formats are normally supported with fixed and variable bit rates: • MP3 (M PEG-1 Audio Layer3) with ID3 tags Version 2 • Windows M edia Audio (WM A) with WM A tags • Advanced Audio Coding (AAC). 4 USB/Audio Interface The WAV file format is also supported. USB mass storage devices must be formatted using the FAT file system. If more than one partition (logical drive) has been set up on the device, only the first partition is supported. The USB mass storage device cannot be accessed if the files are password-protected or are subject to Digital Rights Management (DRM). DRM is a method of protecting copy¬ right and marketing rights relating to intellectual property in digital form. If music tracks acquired from Apple iTunes are to be played, the iPod must be connected by means of an adapter cable that simultaneously uses the jack socket and the USB. The adapter cable is available to orderfrom BMW Parts Sales. With the adapter cable, the USB connection is used to control the iPod and the jack socket for audio playback.The reason forthis method of connection is that music tracks obtained from iTunes are subject to DRM and can only be played on the device to which they were downloaded. The copyright protection prevents digital transmission of the music track via USB. If a video file is selected on the iPod, only the sound track is played. If other supported USB mass storage devices are used, video files are not displayed. It is only possible to access the files on the mass storage device using the iDrive when the USB mass storage device is connected to the USB interface. If the mass storage device is connected using the jack plug, the iDrive cannot be used to operate the device. 5 USB/Audio Interface System Circuit Diagram 20 , TOP-HIFI SBXHigh \ / 2x FM \ / FM \ / AM © DIV 15 y lx 6 USB/Audio Interface Index Explanation Index Explanation 1 Head unit 15 Aerial amplifier with diversity module 2 Central information display 16 Mid-range speaker, D-pillarright 3 M id-range speaker, front center 17 Tweeter, D-pillar right 4 Tweeter, front center 18 Tweeter, D-pillar left 5 CD changer 19 M id-range speaker, D-pillar left 6 Tweeter, front right door 20 Top-H iF i amplifier 7 M id-range speaker, front right door 21 Mid-range speaker, rear left door 8 Controller 22 Tweeter, rear left door 9 Central bass speaker, right 23 Central bass speaker, left 10 Tweeter, rear right door 24 Audio socket with USB interface 11 M id-range speaker, rear right door 25 Mid-range speaker, front left door 12 Rear spoiler aerial (AM) 26 Tweeter, front left door 13 Rear spoiler aerial (FM 1) 27 USB hub 14 Rearwindow aerials (FM2, FM3) 28 High interface box LVDS Low voltage differential signal MOST M edia Oriented System Transport Aux_NF Audio input for additional audio sources FS MOST direct access Rad_On Control signal or power supply US Switching voltage HF High frequency signal ZF Intermediate frequency signal USB_VCC USB powersupply USB_DATA + USB data positive USB_GND USB earth USB_DATA - USB data negative 7 USB/Audio Interface Components Option SA 6FL, "USB/Audio interface" consists of the following components: • High interface box (SBX High) • USB hub • Audio socket with USB interface • Application software on the head unit. The USB interface is on the center console and is protected by a slider mechanism. To prevent earth loops, simultaneous use of the USB interface and the 12 V socket for charging the mass storage device is not recommended. Dependent on the USB lead used, the mass storage device may be able to be charged through the USB interface. However, the power consumption of the mass storage device must not exceed the maximum level of 500 mA permitted by the SBX High. Index Explanation 1 Audio socket (3.5 mm jack) 2 USB interface Location of Audio Socket with USB Interface 8 USB/Audio Interface The High interface box (SBX High) performs the following tasks: • USB connection for USB/audio interface • Bluetooth signal connection for customer's mobile phone (dealt with in "E70 Telephone Systems" Product Information) • Voice input system (dealt with in "Voice input and activation systems E70" Product Information) The High interface box is always fitted if option SA 6FL, "USB/Audio interface", is fitted to the vehicle. It decodes the digital audio signals that are supplied via the USB interface. After decoding, the audio files are broadcast via the MOST. In addition, the analogue LF signals from the audio socket are also broadcast on the M OST. Software (drivers) cannot be uploaded to the SBX High via the USB interface. The SBX High supports USB 1.1 with the following specifications: • M aximum data rate: 12 M bit/s • Voltage: 5 V • Current: 500 mA. The SBX High is located in the luggage compartment on the left-hand side. SBX High Connections Index Explanation 1 Bluetooth signal Connector color code: transparent 2 USB connection Connectorcolorcode: black 9 USB/Audio Interface SBX High Location \» Index Explanation 1 Telematic Control Unit (TCU) 2 High interface box (SBX High) 10 USB/Audio Interface The USB hub allows multiple USB interfaces to be connected to the SBX High.The USB hub incorporates an active USB signal amplifier and is equipped with one USB input and two USB outputs.The second output is not used at present. Index Explanation 1 USB Interface - Blue 2 Not used at present - Transparent 3 SBX High - Black 4 PowerSupply- Black USB Hub The USB hub is fitted underneath the center console. Its precise location depends on which version of the climate control system is fitted. Location ofUSB hub on Vehicles without 4-zone Climate Control 11 USB/Audio Interface Audio J ack The audio socket is used for connecting an external audio source such as an MP3, cassette or CD player using a 3.5 mm jack plug. The audio socket (Aux In) without USB interface is standard equipment on the E70. It is located below the center armrest. A 12 volt power socket is located in the immediate vicinity of the audio socket. 12 USB/Audio Interface Service Information Included with the option code 6FL (USB/Audio Interface) is a cable that is required to fully integrate an Apple iPod to the vehicle. This cable allows the data files and incompatible audio files to be masked in the CID. Only compatible audio files will be displayed if this interface cable is used. 13 USB/Audio Interface