2006 BMW 330XI IDRIVE SEDAN audio

CD player and CD changer
158 To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
Displaying information about the
track*
With compressed audio files, any information
about the current track that has been recorded
can be displayed, e.g. the name of the artist.
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Details" and press the controller.
The information is shown for the current track.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Sampling tracks, Scan
All tracks on the current CD are automatically
sampled once in succession.1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
To stop the scan:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
Scan is interrupted and the selected track is
retained.

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Compressed audio files*
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To sample all the tracks in the current
directory, select "Scan directory" and
press the controller.
>To sample all the tracks on the CD,
select "Scan all" and press the control-
ler.
Stop sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan directory" or "Scan all" and
press the controller.
Sampling is interrupted and the selected track
is retained.
Repeating tracks
1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.2.Select "Repeat" and press the controller.
The current track on the CD is repeated.
Stop repeating:
1.Press the controller again.
2.Select "Repeat" and press the controller.
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To repeat the selected track, select
"Repeat track" and press the controller.
>To repeat all the tracks in the current
directory, select "Repeat directory" and
press the controller.
Stop repeating:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory"
and press the controller.
Random play sequence
The tracks on the current CD are played once
each in random order.

CD player and CD changer
160 1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2.Select "Random" and press the controller.
Stop random function:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Random" and press the controller.
Compressed audio files*
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To play all the tracks in the current direc-
tory in random order, select "Random
directory" and press the controller.
>To play all the tracks on the CD in ran-
dom order, select "Random all" and
press the controller.
Stop random function:
1.Press the controller
2.Select "Random directory" or "Random all"
and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the CD player:
Press and hold the button for the
corresponding direction.
The tracks can be heard, but reproduction is
distorted.
CD magazine
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the
left side panel in the luggage compartment.
Removing the CD magazine
To insert or remove CDs from the CD magazine,
you must first remove it from the CD changer:
1.Push the cover to one side, arrow 1.
2.Press the button, arrow 2.
The CD magazine is ejected.
Inserting/removing CDs from the CD
magazine
When loading CDs into or removing them from
the CD magazine, hold them at their edges and
do not touch the reflective signal-sensing area.
Inserting CDs:
Insert the CD in its slot with the label side on
top.
Removing CDs:
Pull out the desired drawer, refer to arrow, and
remove the corresponding CD.

External audio device
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External audio device
You can connect an external audio device, for
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can
adjust the tone using iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
1Power supply for your external audio
device:
Socket with removable cap
2Connection for audio playback:
3.5 mm cinch connector
To play audio tracks through the car's loud-
speaker system, connect the headset or line-
out port of the external device to connection 2.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
iDrive concept, refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to call up
"Entertainment".3.Select "Audio Aux" and press the control-
ler.
4.Adjust volume and tone, if necessary.

Telephoning
170 3.Select the menu and press the controller.
4.Select "Communication settings" and
press the controller.
5.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
6.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
The Bluetooth link is activated.
7.Select "Bluetooth communication active"
and press the controller to activate or deac-
tivate the link.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a c all to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page10.The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions using
iDrive:
>Dialing phone numbers
>Selecting phone numbers from the phone
book
>Selecting stored phone numbers, e.g. from
the list of accepted calls
>Ending a call
When the ignition and radio readiness are
switched off, e.g. after taking the remote control
out of the ignition switch, you can continue an
ongoing call via the hands-free system for no
more than 25 minutes.
Requirements
The mobile phone's pairing data are stored by
the vehicle and the mobile phone is operational.
The engine is running or the ignition is switched
on.
The mobile phone is recognized by the vehicle.
iDrive concept, refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller forwards to call up
"Communication".
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-

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Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to
run a function, e.g.: Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Example: dialing phone numbers
Start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
Adjusting volume
You can adjust the volume for the instructions
from the system:
Turn the button during an instruction to select
the desired volume.
This volume for the instructions is maintained,
even if the other audio sources are set to mini-
mum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Calling
Dialing phone numbers
Correcting phone numbers
After the last spoken sequence of digits has
been repeated by the system, you can delete
this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number} can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting entry
{Delete} is used to delete all the digits entered
so far.
Voice phone book
The phone book entries can be called up auto-
matically from your mobile phone's memory. {Dial name} or {Name}.
CommandResponse
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}{{123 456 7890. Continue?}}
{Dial}{{Dialing number}}
1.{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a telephone
connection is opened.
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say {Plus}
and then the country code.
3.{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.

Short commands for the voice command system
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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control145{Audio}
To switch on radio148{Radio on},
{FM on} or
{AM on}
To open "FM"148{FM menu}
To open "AM"148{AM menu}
To open "All stations"148{FM All stations}
To select radio station148{Station} name or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"148{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select radio presets148{Choose preset}
To open "Manual"149{FM manual} or
{AM manual}or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio station149{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"151{Weather Band menu}
To switch on Weather Band151{Weather Band on}
To select Weather Band station151{Choose Weather Band station}
To open "SAT"154{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio154{
SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio155{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio154{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio154{SAT radio categories}
To call up CD player156{CD menu}
To switch on CD player156{CD}
To call up CD changer156{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer156{CD changer}
To select CD156{CD 1...6}
To select track157{CD track ...}
To select CD and track157{CD 1...6 track ...}
To select track157{Track ...}
To call up DVD156{DVD player menu}

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Climate
menu
To switch on DVD156{DVD player}
To select music track on DVD157{DVD track ...}
To start sound output for external audio
device162{Audio Aux on}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open "Vent settings"98{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"99{Automatic programs}
FunctionCommand
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"47{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"59{Lighting}
To open "Communication settings"178{Communication settings}
To open "BMW Service settings"178{BMW Service settings}
To open "BMW Service"180{BMW Service}
To open "Service requirements"75, 179{Service requirements}
To open "Service"75, 179{Service}
To display "Check Control messages"78{Check Control messages}
To open "Display settings"82{Display settings}
To activate road-speed limit81{Limit on}
To deactivate road-speed limit81{Limit off}
To set brightness of Control Display82{Brightness}
To open "Units"69{Units}
To open "Languages"82, 139{Languages}
To open "Time"77{Time}
To open "Date"78{Date}
To open "PDC"83{PDC}
To open "FTM"88{
FTM}
To open "Entertainment settings"145{Entertainment settings}