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10-16-2007, 07:05 AM | #1 |
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Just found out that, because songs downloaded from i-tunes are encoded using Apple's protected AAC codec, they do not play on anything other than an iPod. Including the USB interface on my car!!! I've just spent almost £50 downloading songs to listen to whilst driving, only to find out that they don't show up via the car interface, so I can't play them. I'm very grumpy with Apple right now...
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10-16-2007, 07:31 AM | #2 |
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I've been researching iPod connectivity and getting throughly confused by the whole thing . From what I can work out the BMW kit seems to be universally slated for several issues (not just the encryption problem). However, I've reached the conclusion that I'll just go with a charger/mount and an aux in connection, as I can't satisfy myself that the current crop of 3rd party options is any great deal better than the BMW option. This should avoid the AAC problem also. However, I'd love to be able to have my iPod integrate fully with the in-car systems, so if anyone else knows of an affordable i.e sub-£200 interface that can do this I'd be delighted to know .... DC |
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10-16-2007, 08:36 AM | #4 | |
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Also, there are some tracks that allow you to pay a bit extra to have the copy protection removed. I haven't used this feature though, so I know little about it. Also, it may be US only. |
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10-16-2007, 08:45 AM | #5 |
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I'm confused...Are you saying that that you got the dealer supplied cable that hides your iPod in your glove box, and that set up doesn't allow you to play iTunes downloaded music? The reason I ask is that I got that set up on my '03 E46 M3 and I am able to play the iTunes downloaded music.
Is this something new with the E92 M or did I somehow just luck out with my set up? |
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10-16-2007, 09:18 AM | #6 |
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10-16-2007, 10:08 AM | #7 |
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This link leads to a DRM-stripping program that automatically updates your iTunes databases, etc. and is still being updated. Works with the latest iTunes. It annoys me when I can't used my legally purchased music in a legally permissible manner due to DRM.
http://hymn-project.org/ |
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10-16-2007, 10:27 AM | #8 | |
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The setup you have only applies to the E46. Actually, there is a similar dealer installed option for the E9X for the first couple years of production, but that's largely defunct/antiquated now. For the E9X, as of this past March, there is a factory option (6FL) for a USB port which will allow you to play music from any USB device just by plugging it in. In addition, through the use of a special cable that BMW sells (and which it appears neither RealDC or FilthyMonkey have) you can also connect an iPod and play DRM'd tracks from it. If you do not have this special cable, you can still connect an iPod but only non-DRM'd tracks will be visible and playable. In addition, in that situation, and with any other non-iPod device plugged in via USB, the interface is not nearly as feature laiden and user friendly (it basically just creates a menu of all the audio files on the device). |
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10-17-2007, 09:20 AM | #14 |
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My dealer told me that you have to buy a special USB iPod cable to get it working with the cars USB interface. Available through the dealer or from Apple.
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10-23-2007, 06:49 AM | #16 |
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10-30-2007, 08:17 AM | #17 |
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Your IPOD should have come w/ that cable. It's most likely the same cable used to hook your IPOD up to your PC (...via USB) in order to interface w/ ITunes.
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10-30-2007, 02:17 PM | #19 |
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[QUOTE=ChrisW;1559499]My USB connection working great with a 1Gb memory stick full of downloaded MP3 tracks. No need to plug in the iPod.
Thats what i thought,with the soon te be delivered M i have specced the USB connection and got a 2Gb memory stick full (well almost) of my favourite tunes all ready to go:.D. 6 Stack CD |
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10-30-2007, 02:40 PM | #20 | |
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You can use the USB cable that came with the iPod, sure, but your car will then see it only as a (very expensive) USB hard-drive. And it won't play DRM'd tracks. If you want the BMW to treat it like an IPod, you need the special cable. BTW, this cable is (or at least was) included with the 6FL option in the US. Not sure if it still is and, if so, if it will also come with the M3. |
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Just use a (much cheaper) USB stick...
...and "buy" your files from Bittorrent
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11-09-2007, 08:59 PM | #22 |
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Give it a bit of time. When used with the standard ipod usb cable, the idrive sees your ipod as FAT32 file system (when formatted this way). What happens is, the idrive will search through your ipod, building the artist, album, track, genre, etc info from the MP3 meta data on your ipod.
I would buy the special bmw ipod interface cable though (its supplied for free in the USA when you order 6FL). When used with this cable, you wont have to wait for the idrive to build this database, and you will be able to playback protected itunes downloaded songs as well. |
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