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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)
UPDATING iPod FIRMWARE
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.
PREVENTING DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR iPod.
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.
PROPER MOUNTING LOCATION
Securely install the interface in a location free from; heat, humidity, moving parts or
direct sunlight. Beware of hot-air ow 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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