2008 BMW X5 3.0Si Owner's Manual

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CD player and CD changer
Listening to CDs
When equipped with two drives:
The upper drive is for audio CDs.
Compressed audio files
CDs with compressed audio files, i.e. MP3, can
be played by the CD player and CD changer.
Starting CD player
Inserting CD
Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side
up.
The CD is automatically pulled in. Playback
starts automatically if the sound output is on.
For CDs with compressed audio files, it can take
up to approx. 1 minute to read in the data
depending on the directory structure.
Via iDrive
Starting playback when there is already a CD in
the drive:
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".3.Change to upper field if necessary. Select
"CD" and press the controller.
4.Change to the second field from the top if
necessary. On vehicles with a CD changer,
select "CD" and press the controller to start
the CD player.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is switched on.
With programmable memory/
direct selection buttons
You can store the function CD player on the
programmable memory/direct selection but-
tons to start the CD player, refer to page21.
Starting CD changer
Filling CD changer, refer to page179.
Via iDrive
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
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"CD" and press the controller.
4.Change to the second field from the top if
necessary. Select the desired CD and press
the controller.
At the end of the last track, the next CD will be
selected.
With programmable memory/
direct selection buttons
You can store a CD compartment of the CD
changer on the programmable memory/direct
selection buttons to start the CD changer, refer
to page21.
Selecting a track
Buttons on CD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction repeatedly until you reach the desired
track.
The track is displayed on the Control Display.
You can also change tracks using the buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Via iDrive
Select a track by turning the controller.
Compressed audio files
1.Select the directory if necessary and press
the controller.
2.Select the track and press the controller.
To change the directory:
Select the directory and press the controller.
To exit from the menu:
Select the arrow and press the controller.
For equipment with two drives, you can store a
certain track on the programmable memory/
direct selection buttons, refer to page21.

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Displaying information on track
With compressed audio files, you can display
any information stored on the current track, e.g.
the name of the artist.
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Details" and press the controller.
The information for the current track are dis-
played.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Sampling tracks, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample
from each of the tracks on the current CD.
1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
To end sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan" and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the tracks, and the
player remains on the current track.
Compressed audio files
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select the desired menu item:
>To sample all tracks of the current direc-
tory, select "Scan directory" and press
the controller.
>To sample all tracks of the CD, select
"Scan all" and press the controller.
To end sampling:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Scan directory" or "Scan all" and
press the controller.
This cancels sampling, and the player remains
on the current track.
Repeating a track
1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.

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The current track on the CD is repeated.
To 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 tracks of the current direc-
tory, select "Repeat directory" and press
the controller.
To stop repeating:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Repeat track" or "Repeat directory"
and press the controller.
Random play sequence
In this mode, the tracks on the current CD are
played once in a random sequence.
1.Select "Set" and press the controller.
Other menu items are displayed.
2.Select "Random" and press the controller.
To 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 pla y all tracks of the current directory
in random order, select "Random direc-
tory" and press the controller.
>To play all tracks of the CD in random
order, select "Random all" and press the
controller.
To stop random function:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Random directory" or "Random all"
and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on CD player:
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
The tracks can be listened to with some distor-
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CD changer
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in
the glove compartment.
Controls and displays
1LEDs on the CD bay
flash when the CD can be inserted.
2Buttons for CD compartments
LED lights up when CD compartment is
filled.
Filling CD changer
1.Press the button.
The LED on the first empty compartment
flashes.
2.Select another CD compartment if neces-
sary:
Press the ... button.
3.When the LEDs 1 o n t h e C D b a y f l a s h , i n s e r t
an individual CD.
The CD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the selected CD compartment.
Do not push in the CD until the
LEDs1 on the CD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the CD or the CD changer may
be damaged. Do not continue to push on the CD; this may
cause it to jam and prevent it from being
able to eject again.<
4.To fill additional CD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling empty CD compartments
1.Hold down the button.
The LEDs on the empty CD compartments
flash.
2.When the LEDs 1 o n t h e C D b a y f l a s h , i n s e r t
an individual CD.
The CD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the first available CD compart-
ment.
Do not push in the CD until the
LEDs1 on the CD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the CD or the CD changer may
be damaged.
Do not continue to push on the CD; this may
cause it to jam and prevent it from being
able to eject again.<
3.Wait until the CD has been pulled in.
4.To fill additional CD compartments:
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Removing CDs from CD changer
1.Press the button.
2.Press the ... button to select the
CD compartment.
The CD is pushed partway out of the CD
changer.
3.Remove the CD.
Removing all CDs from CD changer
1.Hold down the button.
The CDs are pushed partway out of the CD
changer in sequence.
2.Remove the CDs.

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Notes
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are
officially designated Class 1 laser prod-
ucts. Do not operate if the cover is damaged,
otherwise severe eye damage can result.
Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with labels
applied as these can become detached during
playback due to heat buildup and can cause
irreparable damage to the device.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs/
DVDs with an adapter, e.g. CD singles, as other-
wise the CD/DVD or the adapter can jam and
may no longer eject properly.
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e. g. DVD
Plus,
otherwise the CD/DVD can jam and will no
longer eject.<
General malfunctions
BMW CD/DVD changers and players have been
optimized for performance in vehicles. In some
instances they may be more sensitive to faulty
CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check if it
has been inserted correctly.
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensa-
tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes.
Filling the CD/DVD changer or
removing CDs/DVDs
If all of the LEDs on the CD/DVD changer flash
rapidly, then a malfunction is occurring.
To rectify the malfunction:
1.Press the button.
The CD/DVD last inserted is ejected.
2.Remove the CD/DVD.When the LEDs stop flashing rapidly, the CD/
DVD changer is once more operational.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsistent
data-creation or recording processes, or poor
quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with a
pen intended for this purpose.
Avoiding damage
Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and mois-
ture.
Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over
1227/506, high levels of humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro-
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
m e a n t h a t s o m e C D s / D V D s c a n n o t b e p l a y e d o r
can only be played to a limited extent.
Care
If necessary, clean the reflective scanning side
of the CDs/DVDs with a commercially available
cleaning cloth by wiping in straight lines from
the center outward. For additional information
on the care of CDs/DVDs, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure.

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DVD changer
Installation position
The BMW DVD changer for six DVDs is installed
in the glove compartment.
Controls and displays
1LEDs on the DVD bay
Flash when the DVD can be inserted.
2Buttons for DVD compartments
The LED lights up when DVD compartment
is filled.
Filling the DVD changer
1.Press the button.
The LED on the first empty compartment
flashes.
2.Select another DVD compartment if neces-
sary:
Press the ... button.
3.When the LEDs 1 on the DVD bay flash,
insert an individual DVD.
The DVD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the selected DVD compart-
ment.Do not push in the DVD until the
LEDs1 on the DVD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the DVD or the DVD changer
may be damaged.
Do not continue to push on the DVD; this
may cause it to jam and prevent it from
being able to eject again.<
4.To fill additional DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling empty DVD compartments
1.Hold down the button.
The LEDs on the empty DVD compart-
ments flash.
2.When the LEDs 1 on the DVD bay flash,
insert an individual DVD.
The DVD is automatically pulled in and
inserted into the first available DVD com-
partment.
Do not continue to push on the DVDs;
this may cause them to jam and pre-
vent them from being able to eject again.<
3.Wait until the DVD has been pulled in and
the LEDs1 on the DVD bay are flashing
again.
Do not push in the DVD until the
LEDs1 on the DVD bay are flashing;
otherwise, the DVD or the DVD changer
may be damaged.<
4.To fill additional DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Removing DVDs from the DVD changer
1.Press the button.
2.Press the ... button in order to
select the DVD compartment.
The DVD is pushed partway out of the DVD
changer.
3.Remove the DVD.
I f t h e D V D i s n o t r e m o v e d , i t i s p u l l e d b a c k
in again after about 10 seconds.<
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Removing all DVDs from the DVD
changer
1.Hold down the button.
The DVDs are pushed partway out of the
DVD changer in sequence.
2.Remove the DVDs individually.
Malfunctions
If all of the LEDs on the DVD changer flash rap-
idly, then a malfunction is occurring. In this
case, proceed as follows.
1.Press the button or button.
The DVD last inserted is ejected.
2.Remove the DVD.
The DVD changer tests the DVD compartments
and the rapid flashing of the LEDs stops. The
DVD changer is once more operational.
DVD country codes
Your DVD player only plays DVDs with the cod-
ing of your home region, e.g. Europe = 2. The
country codes supported by your DVD are con-
tained in the information on your DVD. It is not
possible to change this coding. An overview of
the six coding zones:
DVDs with the code 0 can be played back
on all units.<
Playing DVDs
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle,
you have the option of playing back both the
audio track and video track of DVDs or only their
audio track.
>Vehicles with two drives: audio and video
playback
>Vehicles with a single drive: audio playback,
refer to page186
Audio and video playback
For your own safety, the picture only appears in
the Control Display at speeds of up to about
2 mph/3 km/h. For certain national-market ver-
sions, the picture does not appear in the Control
Display unless the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in Park.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
3.Change to upper field if necessary. Select
"DVD" and press the controller.
4.Switch into the second field if necessary,
select the desired DVD and press the con-
troller.
It can take a little time for the DVD contents to
be scanned in. Then the DVD is played and the
DVD-specific menu is displayed.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
5 Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China