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USB audio interface
You can connect audio devices to the USB
audio interface, e.g. an iPod or a USB device
(MP3 player, USB memory stick). You can then
operate these with iDrive.
The common audio files, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV
(PCM) and AAC, as well as playback lists in the
M3U format can be played back.
Due to the large number of audio devices avail-
able on the market, operation via the vehicle
cannot be ensured for every audio device.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
which audio devices are suitable.
Connecting
Open the lid of the center armrest.
1Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
2USB interface
iPod
To connect the iPod, use the BMW cable
adapter for Apple iPods. For more information,
please contact a BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center or consult our website: www.bmw.com
For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak-
ers, connect the iPod to the connections1
and2.
The menu structure of the iPod is supported by
the USB audio interface.
USB device
Use a flexible adapter cable for connec-
tion to protect the USB interface and your
USB device from mechanical damage.<
For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeak-
ers, connect the USB device to the connec-
tion 2.
After connecting for the first time, the informa-
tion of all tracks (e.g. artist, music genres) and
the playback lists of the USB device are trans-
ferred to the vehicle. This process can take
some time. The time required is dependent on
the USB device and on the number of tracks.
During the transfer you can select the tracks via
the directories and file names.
Following the transfer you can call up the tracks
via the information and playback lists.
The information of up to four USB devices or for
a total of approx. 20,000 tracks can be stored in
the vehicle.
If a fifth USB device is connected or if more than
20,000 tracks are to be stored, then the infor-
mation about existing tracks is deleted if neces-
sary.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
Starting audio playback
Via iDrive
If the audio device has a device name, this will
be displayed if possible.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Move the controller backwards to open
"Entertainment".
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Repeating a track
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
To stop repeating:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Repeat track" and press the con-
troller.
Random play sequence
You can play back the tracks of the selected list
in random order, e.g. all tracks of an artist.
1.Select the current track and press the con-
troller.
2.Select "Random" and press the controller.
To end random playback:
1.Press the controller.
2.Select "Random" and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the steering wheel or on the CD
player:
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Notes
Do not subject the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
extremely high temperatures, refer to the oper-
ating manual of the audio device. Otherwise the
audio device may be damaged, impairing driv-
ing safety while driving.<
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Information on connection
>The USB audio interface supplies the con-
nected audio device with power, provided
the audio device supports this function.
Therefore, do not connect the USB audio
device to a socket in the vehicle during
operation.
>Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB interface.
>Do not connect any devices, e.g. fans or
lamps, to the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard disks.
>Do not use the audio interface to recharge
external devices.

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1.Turn display screen, arrow1.
The display screen switches off.
2.Fold in display screen, arrow2.
The display screen is folded out in the reverse
order.
CD/DVD player
Controls
1Press: switching DVD system on/off
Turn: volume for headphones on left
2Eject CD, DVD
3Start of track, reverse
Stop
Playback, pause, hold screen
Next track, fast forward
4CD/DVD bay
5Connection for external device:
Cinch sockets with protective cap
6Press: switching DVD system on/off
Turn: volume for headphones on right
Connecting headphones
You can connect headphones with a jack plug
1/8 in/3.5 mm or operate them using the infra-
red interface.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
which infrared headphones are supported by
the infrared interface.
When using infrared headphones, the
infrared connection between the head-
phones and the infrared interface may not be
interrupted. This means that no obstacle may
be located between them and the cover of the
infrared interface may not be covered or
scratched. Unfavorable lighting conditions,
such as glaring ambient light, can result in poor
reception.<
Remote control
1Menu navigation
2Volume for headphones with jack plug
3Change track or chapter with CD or DVD
playback, fast forward/reverse
4Switch over headphones right/left
5Open start menu for DVD system
Menu navigation
You can navigate through the menus with the
knurled wheel1 and the buttons1. For operat-
ing principle also refer to iDrive, page16.
>Turn the knurled wheel1:
Selecting a menu item.
>Press buttons1:
Changing between fields.

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An overview of the coding zones:
Starting playback
1.Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the
labeled side facing upward.
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in.
>Playback usually begins automatically
after a few seconds.
>If playback does not begin automatically:
Select "DVD".
Press the button.
2.If the DVD control or the DVD-specific
menu is displayed for a DVD, select the
desired option for menu guidance with the
remote control buttons.
Or:
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
You can control the playback with the buttons
on the CD/DVD player or the DVD control.
Video CDs, VCD, and Super Video CDs,
SVCD, can be played like DVDs if they do
not have a DVD menu of their own.<
Ejecting CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
The DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
DVD control
With the DVD control, you can select the track
and chapter, open the DVD-specific menu and
operate functions such as Language, Fast for-
ward and Reverse or Freeze frame.
A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of the
DVD control, under certain circumstances while the entire DVD is being played. It is not possible
to operate the DVD control under these circum-
stances. In this case, try to make the selection
using the DVD-specific menu.
1.Press the button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Press the buttons on the remote control
or turn the knurled wheel to select the
desired function.
3.Press the button.
The DVD control disappears again after a short
time if you have not selected a function.
Or:
Press the button on the remote control
to exit the DVD control.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
Africa
3Southeast Asia
4Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
5Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
Function
Exit DVD control
"SET" Settings for playing DVD
Start playback
Stop playback
Activate and deactivate freeze
frame
Skip chapter
Fast forward/reverse
"Menu" Open DVD-specific menu

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>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance":
Separately adjustable for the left and
right-hand headphones and the infrared
headphones.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default
value.
>"DVD format":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
>"Language":
Language or sound track of DVD playback.
The language advances one setting each
time the menu item is selected.
>"Subtitles":
Language of subtitles
"00 n/a": no subtitles.
>"Title":
Selection of a single track of the DVD.
>"Angle of view":
Camera angle
Notes or symbols that appear during the
playback of a film generally point out differ-
ent camera angles. These are usually only
briefly available.
>"Menu":
Call up the DVD-specific menu.
>"Return":
Exit menu or:
Press the buttons on the remote con-
trol.
Many DVDs offer dialogs and subtitles in vari-
ous languages or scene descriptions for the
hearing impaired. These functions are stored
on the DVD.
With some DVDs, it is only possible to
select language, subtitles, camera angle,
or title by using the DVD-specific menu.
Refer to the information on your DVD for possi-
ble selections.
Menu entries that appear in gray cannot be
selected. Additional functions may be available on DVDs.
For example, it is possible to select from several
possible plots or display information on the film.
1.Press the button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select "Menu".
3.Press the button.
On some DVDs, selecting "Menu"
and "Title" gives you the option of
selecting from additional menus.<
To make a selection:
1.Use the buttons on the remote control to
select the desired function in the DVD-spe-
cific menu.
2.Press the button.
You can also select language, subtitles,
camera angle, or title in the DVD-specific
menu.
Consult the documentation for your DVD.<
Compressed video files
Playback
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Press the button.

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Selecting a track
Buttons on CD/DVD player
Press the button for the corresponding
direction repeatedly until you reach the desired
track.
Playback begins at the start of the track.
Via the remote control
Press the button for the corresponding
direction repeatedly or turn the knurled wheel
until you reach the desired track.
Playback begins at the start of the track.
Settings and playback functions for
audio CDs/DVDs
1.Select "SET".
2.Press the button.
3.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance":
Separately adjustable for the left and
right-hand headphones and the infrared
headphones.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default
value.>"Pause":
Stop and continue playback.
>"Random":
In this mode, the tracks on the CD/DVD are
played once in a random sequence.
>"Scan":
Automatically briefly sample all tracks of the
CD/DVD consecutively.
>"Repeat":
Repeat the current track. Select again to
end.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons on the CD/DVD player:
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Remote control:
Press and hold the button until you reach
the desired point.
Compressed audio files
With some CDs/DVDs playback may automati-
cally start with the first track.
Playback
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Press the button.

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Displaying overview
1.Select the subdirectory if necessary.
2.Select "Overview".
3.Press the button.
It may take some time until the overview is
completely displayed.
4.Scroll through the overview with the menu
guidance of the remote control.
If a symbol is shown instead of an image,
then the image cannot be shown in the
overview.<
Displaying images
1.Select an image with the buttons of the
remote control.
2.Press the button.
3.Select type of display:
>Scroll with the menu guidance buttons
of the remote control.
>Show slide show:
Turn the knurled wheel to set the display
duration and the sequence of the dis-
play.
Stop slide show:
Select "Stop".
Adjusting
1.Press the button.
2.Select a menu item:
3.Press the button.
Ending display
1.Press the button.
2.Select the symbol.
3.Press the button.
Ejecting CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
Function
Return to the photo menu
"SET" "Display": adjusting the bright-
ness of the screen.
"Language": the language of the
system can be set after changing
to the top field
Start slide show.
Show first/last image
Rotate image by 90°
"Overview" Change to image overview

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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.
Copied or self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with copied
or self-recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsis-
tent data-creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the side with the label
using a pen intended for this purpose.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
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. As a result,
some CDs/DVDs cannot be played, can only be
played to a limited degree, or cause the system
to switch off. In this case, wait a short while and
then switch the system back on again. Then
remove the CD/DVD from the drive.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
If the language set for the CD/DVD player does
not match the language of the music track, the
music tracks may be displayed incorrectly.
Care instructions
Do not use cleaning CDs with a brush.
External device
Connecting
1Connections for audio/video cables:
Watch the colors of the sockets when con-
necting.
Yellow socket: video
White socket: audio left
Red socket: audio right
2Power supply for external device: sockets
with removable cap, also refer to page118
Playback
1.Switch on the external device and start the
playback.
2.Open the start menu with the remote con-
trol.
3.Select "AUX".
4.Press the button.
For devices without a video signal, e.g. MP3
players, "No video signal" is shown. The sound
is nevertheless played.