AAMP of America Simple iPod Interface for BMW User Manual

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 a factory 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)

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.

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 a fee 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 a security-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.

Securely install the interface in a location 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 a suitable location, free of sharp metal 

edges, using; double sided tape, Velcro or wire ties.

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