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10-08-2010, 12:20 PM | #1 |
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I recognize that I may one of the earliest with the new 6VC combox, but any help would be appreciated.
The iPod functionality all works fine. The irritant is that when I first connected my BlackBerry running OS6 to the car, my text messages showed up on the screen (OS6 has the Message Access Protocol). It read my mail (although the computer pronounces some things interestingly). The next time I used the car, the messages didn't load, and I have not been able to get them to load. Of course, there is no documentation on this functionality in the manual because it is new. The dealer was even less useful because they had yet to see anyone with the 6VC and OS6 working together. If anyone has any experience with this, I'd appreciate some tips. I was going to blow away my phone profile and start all over again. I know it is not the phone because it worked the first time. Other than that, my 535 is a lot of fun. (BTW, I totally agree with the previous posts about the reflection on the windshield -- wow. I am hoping that when dash loses its new car shine, it will be reduced). |
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Are you just using the I-Pod connector? Getting Album Cover artwork? voice to command, lets say a song Title? And do you still have a power port...aka cigarette light syle in the armrest?
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Yes, just using the iPod cable. Yes to cover art. Haven't got that far on voice commands but will this weekend. They took out the power (cig lighter) in the arm rest. |
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10-10-2010, 06:30 AM | #4 |
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I have the iphone USB snap in adapter and canīt get the music audio.
I can control the music player and I see the music playing and all, but NO audio! When I remove the iphone and connect it with the cable its all works fine. Anyone else with this problem? My car is w36 build with 6VC.
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I have an early 550i without the new combox, car plays music through the snap in adapter just fine. |
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10-10-2010, 11:12 AM | #6 |
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I have a question for people with the new set up. Can you play video on your car's screen from the iPhone? Like a movie or music video. Or does it only play audio with the album art?
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http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=2455 but . . . would I have the problems this poster is having with his 3GS if I get that adapter? http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...t=#post5518844 My car has a last week in October build date. |
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I doubt this will be possible with current software due to the need to decode the mp4 / h264 video,, though it might be possible when the software includes the iPod out feature..next year. Anyone with the 6VC confirm this?
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I just drove my 535i in Europe before they send it to the states. It can play music through bluetooth on my phone (HTC EVO) and had an "office" option on the navigation. Does this mean I have a 6VC (ComBox)? I didnt see album art but I was using an ipod that is a few years old. I also used the y connection cable which it had input for. Thanks!
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I was told by the dealer that you can, but there is a lot that can be done with the European cars that can't be done in North America due to regulations. I will download a music video onto my iPod and will try it out tomorrow.
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Yes, voice comments work. But it's not super elegant though. You still have to go through the various menu steps, e.g. "usb", "artists", "red hot chilli peppers", "all tracks" or "song x". Still, it's handy if you want to keep your eyes totally focused on the road. I still find it faster to change the functions on iDrive at a red light.
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10-12-2010, 11:26 PM | #14 |
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i cant believe this. my 2011 msport 550xi week 37 sept build has a Y cable and combox.
i dont see any art displayed for the Ipod. i specified the 6vc my car says "combox" on the sticker. |
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Hmmmm... I have a power port in my arm rest storage area, right next to the ipod/USB connector.
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Don't use the y cable. Simply plug in your iPod with the white cable that comes with the iPod. Mine does not work with the Y cable but does with the white USB cable.
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Thanks for the info. I must have it cause I could definitely stream music by bluetooth. I will experiment with the other cable when I get the car in a number of weeks.
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How? I have been fiddling for hours.. Connected iPod Touch with video's on it and I cant find anyway on the iDrive to select videos.. Help appreciated,, It'd be a great trick for the kids..
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I managed to get audio only using BT Audio when playing a a video, but no picture (for obvious reasons) |
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