2010 BMW 650I CONVERTIBLE CD changer

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page234.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
21Letters and numbers
22Voice activation system
Controls
26Opening and closing
45Adjusting
53Transporting children safely
56Driving
72Controls Overview
82Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
98Lamps
103Climate
109Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
118Things to remember when driving
Navigation
126Navigation system
127Destination entry
136Destination guidance
142What to do if…
Entertainment
146On/off and tone
149Radio
152Satellite radio
154CD/DVD player and CD changer
161Music collection
166External devices
Communications
172Telephone
184Contacts
186BMW Assist
Mobility
194Refueling
196Wheels and tires
202Under the hood
206Maintenance
208Care
212Replacing components
216Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
224Technical data
228Short commands of voice activation
system
234Everything from A to Z

On/off and tone
146
On/off and tone
The following audio and video sources share
the same control elements and adjustments:
>Radio
>CD/DVD player
>CD changer
*
>Video*
>External devices, e.g. MP3 player
Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled
using the:
>Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page11
>Programmable memory buttons, refer to
page20
>Voice activation system
Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD
player
1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>Press: switch on/off
When the system is switched on, the
most recently selected radio station or
track is played.
>Turn: adjust volume2 Station scan/track search
>Change the radio station
>Select the track for the CD/DVD player,
CD changer and certain multimedia
devices
3 Eject the CD/DVD
4CD/DVD drive
*
5MODE: change the audio and video
sources
6FM/AM: change the radio station wave-
band
Switching on/off
To switch the Entertainment sound output on
and off:
Press knob1 next to the CD/DVD player.
This symbol on the Control Display indicates
that sound output is switched off.
Sound output is available for approx.
20 minutes after the ignition is switched off.
Switch on the sound output again for this pur-
pose.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob1 next to the CD/DVD player until the
desired volume is set.
You can also adjust the volume with the buttons
on the steering wheel, refer to page11.
Tone control
You can alter various tone settings, e.g. treble
and bass or the speed-dependent volume
increase.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at
once.
The settings are stored for the remote key cur-
rently in use.

CD/DVD player and CD changer
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CD/DVD player and CD changer
CD/DVD playback
Inserting a CD/DVD
Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the
printed side up. The CD/DVD is drawn in auto-
matically.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is on. For CDs/DVDs with compressed
audio files, it can take several minutes to read in
the data, depending on the directory structure.
Playable formats
CD/DVD player
>DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-
RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD
audio (video part only), DVD video
>CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA,
VCD, SVCD
>Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC
CD changer
*
>CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
Starting playback
Via iDrive
Fill the CD/DVD magazine and insert it, refer to
page158.To start playback if a CD is already located in
the player or changer:
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired CD or DVD:
Ejecting the CD/DVD
Press the button next to the CD/DVD player.
The CD/DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
Audio playback
Selecting a track using the button
Press the button for the corresponding
direction repeatedly until you reach the desired
track.
*
SymbolFunction
CD/DVD player
CD changer

CD/DVD player and CD changer
156 5."Random"
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files: the
directories and the tracks contained therein are
played back in random sequence.
Random mode is switched off if the audio
source is changed or the ignition is switched off.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Automatic repeat*
Selected tracks, directories or CDs/DVDs are
repeated automatically.
Video playback*
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code of the home region
can be played back; also refer to the information
on your DVD.
Starting playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, and in some
national-market versions only with the parking
brake applied.
DVD video
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select a DVD with video content.
4. "DVD menu"
5.Start the DVD via the DVD menu.
VCD/SVCD
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select a CD/DVD with video content.
4. "Select track"
5.Select the desired track.
The CD/DVD is started.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South Amer-
ica, New Zealand
5 Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
0All regions

CD/DVD player and CD changer
158 4."Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
5.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed, and then press the controller.
Zoom
Display the video image on the full screen.
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Additional options"
4."Zoom mode"
Selecting track
DVD video:
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Additional options"
4."Select title"
5.Select the desired track.
VCD/SVCD:
1. "Select track"
2.Select the desired track.
Camera angle*
The camera angle depends on the DVD.1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Additional options"
4."Viewing angle"
5.Select the desired camera angle.
Opening the main menu, back
These functions are not contained on every
DVD. Therefore, they may not be available for
use.
CD changer*
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in
the glove compartment.
Removing CD magazine
To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or
remove them from it, you must first remove the
magazine from the CD changer:
Press button2: the CD magazine1 slides out.
Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the
magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be
read in again.
Inserting/removing CDs into/from the
CD magazine
When inserting or removing CDs, remember to
hold them by their edges, taking care to avoid
touching the data side with its reflective CD
memory surface.

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
159Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
Inserting CDs:
Insert one CD into each compartment of the
magazine with the labeled side up.
Removing CDs:
Pull out the desired tray and remove the CD.
Inserting CD magazine
Push in the CD magazine as far as possible in
the direction of the arrow.
The CD changer reads in the loaded CDs and is
then ready for operation.
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. Single-CDs, other-
wise the CDs or the adapter may jam and no
longer eject.
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e. g. DVD
Plus,
otherwise the CD/DVD may jam and 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
whether 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 may be due to one of the following
reasons.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent data-cre-
ation or recording processes, or poor quality or
old age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with a
pen intended for this purpose.
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.

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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.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered US patents
and the intellectual property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other manufacturers. The use
of this copy protection must be approved by
Macrovision. Media protected by this product -
unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision -
may only be used for private purposes. Copying
of this technology is prohibited.

Everything from A to Z
236 Care208
– car-care products208
– carpets210
– car washes208
– CD/DVD player211
– chrome components210
– convertible top209
– displays211
– exterior208
– fine wooden
components211
– hand washing209
– headlamps209
– high-pressure cleaning
jets208
– interior210
– leather210
– light-alloy wheels210
– paint209
– plastic components210
– rubber gaskets210
– safety belts211
– sensors and cameras211
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling210
– windows209
Cargo bay
– capacity227
– emergency release32
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid31
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
– opening with remote
control28
Caring for the vehicle
finish209
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest111
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone172
Car radio, refer to Radio149
Car Shampoo211Car wash57
– with Comfort Access35
Car washes208
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system119
CBC Cornering Brake
Control83
CBS Condition Based
Service206
CD, audio playback154
CD changer154,158
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse156
– filling or emptying the
magazine158
– random sequence155
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
CD player154
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse156
– random sequence155
– selecting a track154
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Center armrest, adjusting
height111
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access34
– hotel function30
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing language on
Control Display80
Changing units of measure on
Control Display74
Changing wheels200,214
CHECK button78
Check Control77
Check Gas Cap194
Checking air pressure, refer to
Tire inflation pressure196Child restraint fixing system
LATCH54
Child restraint systems53
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely53
Chrome-plated parts211
Chrome polish211
Cigarette lighter113
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices113
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care208
Clock72
– 12h/24h format77
– setting time76
– setting time and date
77
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside28
Closing fuel filler cap194
Clothes hooks, Coupe112
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine57
Comfort Access34
– observe in car wash35
– replacing battery, remote
control35
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock56
Compartments, refer to
Storage compartments112
Computer73
– displays on Control
Display74
Concierge service187
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked120
Condition Based Service
CBS206
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking29
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices113