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Starting1. Switch the unit on, refer to page 10
2. Insert the CD into the CD slot with
the label side up.
Display indication:
If there is already a CD in the CD slot
(CD shown in display):
Start up the playback with
Press repeatedly until "TR" appears in
the display.
Playback begins after a few seconds
from the point of the last interruption.
StoppingThe CD is pushed out of the CD slot
somewhat and the unit switches over to
CD changer or radio
or
switch the unit off, refer to page 10
or
switch to the radio or CD changer with
Press repeatedly until the mode display
switches over to the desired audio
source (radio or CD changer).
The sound output changes directly or
with the CD magazine loaded to
>radio operation, refer to page 15
>CD changer operation, refer to
page 29
NO DISC
The CD slot is empty.
CD ERROR
The CD has been improperly inserted or
is demonstrating a mechanical defect.
Starting and stopping the CD Mode displays
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OverviewSettingsReceptionPlayingIndex
Music track scan Skipping tracksSelecting direction
Press repeatedly until you get to the
desired track.
The CD will start playing at the track
selected.
Fast forward/rewind1. Selecting the direction of play
Press and hold the key. The tracks
can be heard, but the quality is
distorted.
2. To interrupt the fast forward/reverse,
release the key.
The CD will start playing from the
point selected.
Scanning and selecting (Scan)All of the CD tracks will be automati-
cally played one after the other for a
brief period.
1. Start the play
Display, e.g.:
2. Select the track
The scan function will be interrupted,
and will begin playing again starting
at the point where it was interrupted.
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Random PlayThe CD music tracks are played in
random order (Random Play).
Start Random Play with
Display, e.g.:
You can still operate the keys for
skipping tracks, fast forward/
reverse while using Random Play. Thus,
if you want, you can skip a track you do
not want to listen to.<
End Random Play with
The random play function will be inter-
rupted, and will begin playing again
starting at the point where it was inter-
rupted.
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OverviewSettingsReceptionPlayingIndex
CD changer
*
Installed positionThe BMW CD changer for 6 CDs is
located in the left rear of the luggage
compartment.Removing the CD magazineTake the CD magazine out of the CD
changer to either fill or empty it.
1. Slide the flap to the right
2. Press the key
The magazine will slide out and can
then be removed.
Loading/unloading CD magazine
When adding CDs to or removing
them from the CD magazine, hold
them only at the edge. Do not touch the
reflective side of the CD from which the
signal is scanned.<
The CD compartments in the changer
have the same numbers as the CD
selector keys on the radio.
Loading:
Put the CD into the CD cartridge written
side up.
Unloading:
As shown in the illustration, pull out the
slide desired and remove the CD.
It is not recommended that you
play CD singles with an adapter.
The CDs or the adapter could jam.
Suitable magazines for CD singles can
be obtained from shops.<
Inserting the CD magazine1 Slide the flap to the right
2. With the arrow pointing toward the
CD changer, push the CD magazine
fully in
3. Close the flap.
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CD changer
*
Operating temperatures
Operate the CD changer only at
temperatures from 5 7 (Ñ15 6)
to 140 7 (+60 6). Operation outside
this range may lead to malfunctions.
Even if the unit has been switched off, it
should only be exposed to tempera-
tures ranging from Ñ13 7(Ñ25 6) to
185 7 (+85 6).<
HumidityA high level of humidity inside the CD
changer may cause the laser beam
focusing lens to fog over and prevent
the CD from being played.
Precautions when using laser
equipmentThe BMW CD changer is a "Class 1"
laser product.
Do not remove the cover from the
housing. Do not operate the unit
with a damaged cover. If you do so,
there is a risk of severe eye injuries
from the invisible laser beams.
Repair or maintenance work must only
be carried out by qualified service
experts.<
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OverviewSettingsReceptionPlayingIndex
Starting and stopping the CD Mode displaysStartingPress this key repeatedly until the
display on the operating display for the
CD changer changes, e.g.:
After a few seconds, playback will
begin at the position where the CD was
last interrupted.
If the CD magazine has been
re-loaded, it will start playing the
lowermost CD, e. g. CD 1, track 1.<
StoppingSwitch the unit off, refer to page 10
or
Switch to radio or CD, press:
until the mode display switches over to
the desired audio source (radio or CD).
The sound output changes when a CD
is inserted to
>CD operation, refer to page 24
>or otherwise to radio operation, refer
to page 15
NO DISC
There is no CD in the CD compartment,
or the CD has been inserted incorrectly.
NO DISCS
The magazine is empty.
NO MAGAZINE
No magazine has been inserted.
CD CHECK
The contents of the CD are currently
being read in.
HIGH TEMP
Operating temperature is too high.
Once normal operating temperature
has been reached again, play will be
automatically resumed.
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Music track scan Selecting CDPress the button on the left or right for
the desired CD number (1...6).
The corresponding CD number will be
indicated in the display. Playing will
start with the first track. At the end of
the last track, the next CD will be
selected.
Skipping tracksSelect direction, press
until you get to the desired track.
The CD will start playing at the track
selected.
Fast forward/reverse1. Select the direction of play
Press and hold the key. The tracks
can be heard, but the quality is
distorted.
2. To interrupt the fast forward/reverse,
release the button.
The CD will start playing from the
point selected.
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OverviewSettingsReceptionPlayingIndex
Music track scan Random PlayScanning and selecting a track
(Scan)All of the CD tracks will be automati-
cally played one after the other for a
brief period.
1. Start playing
Display, e.g.:
2. Select the track
The scan function will be interrupted,
and will begin playing again starting
at the point where it was interrupted.
The CD music tracks are played in
random order (Random Play).
Start Random Play with
Display, e.g.:
You can still operate the buttons
for skipping tracks, fast forward/
reverse while using Random Play. Thus,
if you want, you can skip a track you do
not want to listen to.<
End Random Play with
The Random Play function will be inter-
rupted, and will begin playing again
starting at the point where it was inter-
rupted.