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Switching on/off
Press the knob.
The system returns to the most recently
selected audio or video source: radio, cas-
sette, CD, DVD or TV.
Using with ignition off
Switching the ignition off simultaneously
deactivates the sound system.
Switch on again as desired.
The audio and video functions remain
available for use for a period of approx.
20 minutes after you switch off the ignition.
To avoid discharging the battery you
should always switch off the sound
and video systems when leaving the
vehicle.<
Volume adjustment
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume level.The sound system automatically
reverts to its mute mode automati-
cally whenever you use your portable
phone.<
The system automatically selects
your individual volume setting each
time you unlock the vehicle using your per-
sonal remote control unit.<
Tone control
Playing audio recordings
You can choose from the following tone
settings:
>Treble:
To amplify or reduce high frequencies
>Bass:
To amplify or reduce low frequencies
>Right/left balance adjustment Ð
Balance:
Left or right, high/low volume
>Front-to-rear adjustment Ð Fader:
Front or rear, high/low volume
>Default settings Ð RESET:
This feature resets the tone settings to
their standard default settings
>Speed-sensitive volume adjustment Ð
Speed Vol.
>Spatial sound effect Professional
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>Equalizer*.
The speakers and headphones can
be adjusted separately. The tone set-
tings of the headphones are made in the
rear screen with the headphones con-
nected. Only treble, bass and balance can
be adjusted.<
The system automatically selects
your individual tone setting each time
you unlock the vehicle using your personal
remote control unit.< {Radio} or {Audio off}.
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Radio
Operating temperatures
Only operate the radio at tempera-
tures of 57 (Ð156) to 1407
(+606) otherwise, malfunctions can
occur.
Even when switched off, the device should
only be exposed to temperatures between
Ð137 (Ð256) and 1857 (+856).<
Starting
1.Switch on audio or video sources, refer
to page 147
If a video source is switched on,
select "Audio" and confirm.<
2.If another audio source is switched on,
select "FM..." or "AM..." and confirm.
Volume adjustment, refer to page 147.
Tone control, refer to page 147.
Stopping
Switch off audio or video sources, refer to
page 147
or switch over to
>CD player, refer to page 153
>CD changer, refer to page 155
>Cassette deck, refer to page 158
>TV, refer to page 160
>DVD, refer to page 162.
Selecting frequency band
Your radio provides reception of the FM
and AM wavebands.
To select waveband:
Select "FM..." or "AM..." and confirm.
Each time you confirm "AM..." the
system alternately switches between
the AM waveband and the "Autostore"
mode.
Each time you confirm "FM...", the system
alternately switches between "Memorized
Stations" and the "Autostore" mode.<
Displaying information
The current waveband selection appears in
the Control Display, for instance, in the FM
waveband:
>Memorized Stations
FM waveband
>03
Number of memory location along with
broadcast frequency.
The frequency of the current station can be
seen in the lower status line of the Control
Display, refer to page 24. {Radio}.
{Audio off}.
1.{Radio}
2.{FM} or {AM}.
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>"MANUAL"
The stations can be set manually by
turning the controller
4.To store a station:
Select "Memorize" and confirm your
selection
5.Select a memory location
Turn the controller to select a memory
location and confirm your entry.
The station is now stored.
The autostore utility's "AUTO" feature auto-
matically selects and stores the stations
providing the best reception in the
AM and FM wavebands.
Selecting a stored station
1.Select requency band "FM..." or "AM..."
Each time you confirm "AM..." the
system alternately switches between
the AM waveband and the "Autostore"
mode.
Each time you confirm "FM...", the
system alternately switches between
"Memorized Stations" and the
"Autostore" mode
2.Turn and press the controller to select
stored stations.
Weather Band
Weather Radio is a service of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ð
NOAA Ð of the U.S. Department of Com-
merce. Weather messages are repeated
every four to six minutes and are routinely
revised every one to three hours, or more
frequently if needed. Most of the stations
operate 24 hours daily. During severe
weather, National Weather Service fore-
casters can interrupt the routine weather
broadcasts and substitute special warning
messages. If you have a question con-
cerning NOAA Weather Radio, please con-
tact your nearest National Weather Service
Office, or write to National Weather Service
Ð Attn: W/OM11 Ð, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, 1325 East-
West Highway, Silver Spring, MD. 20910.
1.{Radio}
2.{Station 1 ..12}.
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Searching for music tracks
in the Control Display
Selecting CD
Select CD and confirm.
Playback starts on the first track. At the end
of the last track, the next CD will be
selected.
Sampling and selecting Ð Scan
The system automatically plays a brief
sample from each of the tracks on the cur-
rent CD.
1.To start sampling:
Select "SCAN" and confirm.
The Scan function starts with the next
track. Once all tracks have been played
once, the next track is played
2.To select a track:
Confirm "SCAN" a second time to
cancel the scan function. Play resumes
at the point on the CD at which sam-
pling was interrupted.
Random play sequence Ð Random
In this mode the music tracks on the
current CD are played in a random
sequence, Random.
To start random play:
Select "RND" and confirm your selection.
To cancel random play:
Select any other function except track
search.
Using the buttons to search
for music tracks
Track search
Select the direction
Press repeatedly, continuing until you
reach the desired track on the current CD.
The CD will start play at the title selected.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Select the direction
Press and hold the button. The tracks
can be heard, but the sound is distorted
2.To interrupt the fast forward/reverse
function, release the button.
The system will continue play at the
point on the CD at which the button was
released.
Selecting music track
{CD 1 ..6}.
1.{CD changer}
2.{Next} or {Back}.
1.{CD changer}
2.{Track 1 ..30}.
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Switching Dolby on/off
Activate only when playing cassettes
that were recorded with Dolby B or
Dolby C, as the quality of sound reproduc-
tion will otherwise suffer from a loss of
high-frequency response.<
1.Select "Tape" and confirm
2.Select "Dolby..." and continue pressing
until you obtain the best sound quality.
The system switches between Dolby B
and Dolby C or switches off the Dolby
function.
The selected noise-suppression mode is
indicated as "Dolby B" or "Dolby C".
Searching for music tracks
Fast forward/reverse
Select the direction
Press twice briefly or once for a longer
period.
When it reaches the end of the tape, the
player automatically switches to the other
side.
To interrupt the fast forward function
Music search
For the music search feature to
operate, there must be pauses of at
least 4 seconds between the individual
music selections.<
Switch on the music search feature
The tape is wound forward or back to the
next music selection, and switches to the
other side when it reaches the end of the
current side.
To interrupt the fast forward function
1.{Tape}
2.{Next} or {Back}.
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The DVD controller disappears again after
a short time if you have not selected a func-
tion.
During playback the DVD controller is
displayed by pressing the con-
troller.<
Selecting a track
Several tracks can be stored on a DVD.1.Select DVD and confirm your entry.
Playback begins after a few seconds.
2.Display DVD controller, refer to
page 164
3.Select "FULL MENU" and confirm
4.Select "TITLE" and confirm
5.Turn and press the controller to select
the desired track.
Playback begins at the track selected.
Fast forward/reverse
1.Display DVD controller, refer to
page 164
2.Select the direction
and confirm.
3.To increase the fast forward/reverse
speed, press the controller several
times.
The DVD playback will be distorted
4.End fast forward/reverse:
Select and confirm.
The DVD will start play at the point
selected.
When the DVD is playing, rapid fast
forward/reverse is started by turning
the controller. The speed can be increased
by turning the controller further. To inter-
rupt the fast forward/reverse function,
release the controller. The system will con-
tinue play at the point on the DVD at which
the controller button was released.<
SoftkeyFunction
Start playback
Stop playback
Close DVD controller
Activate and deactivate
freezing frame
Chapter search
Fast forward/reverse
DVD-specific menu:
Select functions
DVD-specific menu:
Return to previous menu
{DVD 1 ..6}.
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Batteries
Never attempt to open your BMW
portable phone or its battery. Use
only approved battery types Ð the wrong
battery can destroy your portable phone.
To avoid possible short circuits, after
removing a battery you should never allow
it to come into contact with metallic sur-
faces of any kind.<
Disposing of used batteries
Return used batteries to a recycling
collection point or to your BMW
center.<
Care instructions
You can find useful information on caring
for your portable phone in the separate
Portable phone manual and in the separate
Care manual.
Controls
You have the option of making phone calls
with the car phone or the BMW portable
phone.
If there is no BMW portable phone in the
cradle, Personal calling can be made with
the car phone.
Your car phone must be activated to
support his feature. Please see your
BMW center for further instructions to acti-
vate your car phone with the wireless car-
rier.<
The upper status line will indicate which
phone is currently active and connected to
the network.
For information on operating your
portable phone, please consult the
separate manual.<
The portable phone can be operated by
means of
>controls on the steering wheel, refer to
page 18
>Control Display
>the folding telephone keypad >and the voice command system, not for
incoming calls.
Control Display
In the "Communication" menu
>the telephone book, only with BMW
portable phone
>the Top 8 list, only with BMW portable
phone
>the redial list
can be called up.
After selection of the desired entry,
>the button in the steering wheel
>the folding telephone keypad
can be used to set up a connection; the
dialed number appears in the upper status
line, refer to page 24.
Missed calls are also shown in a list if this
service is supported by your network pro-
vider.
You can use and to switch
between the two pages of the "Communi-
cation" menu.
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Hands-free system
The hands-free microphone is located on
the front headliner.
The hands-free system is automatically
activated whenever you establish or
receive a call using the following:
>Button in the steering wheel
>Control Display
>Telephone keypad, folding
>Voice command system, only for out-
going calls.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the hands-
free unit:
Turn the button during a call to select the
desired volume.
The hands-free unit will remain at this
volume level, even if the other audio
sources are set to minimum volume.
The system automatically selects
your individual volume setting each
time you unlock the vehicle using your per-
sonal remote control unit.<
Making an SOS call
1.To open the protective cover:
Press the protective cover, to reveal the
SOS button.
2.Press the SOS button for at least
1 second.
Conditions for an SOS call:
>The wireless communications network
is available
>The SOS call system is operable.
Once the button is pressed, the indicator
lamp on the switch will flash for the dura-
tion of the call.
If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation
system and BMW Assist, the phone system
will automatically establish contact with the
BMW Assist emergency call center. The
system also transmits the vehicle's current
location to the center at the same time.
If the navigation system fails, the cur-
rent position of the vehicle is not
transmitted.<
Following transmission of the data a confir-
mation report will appear in the Control
Display. The emergency call center can
initiate immediate action for emergency
assistance.
If it is repeatedly not possible to set up a
connection to the BMW Assist emergency
call center, a connection to the general
emergency call number 911 is set up.
If conditions allow, remain in the
vehicle until the connection has been
established. You will then be able to pro-
vide a detailed description of the situation.
Misuse of the SOS system is prohibited.<