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Loading CD/DVD changer
1.Press the button.
The LED on the first empty compartment
flashes.
2.Select another CD/DVD compartment if so
desired:
Press the ... button.
3.When the LEDs 2 under the CD/DVD slot
flash, insert a single CD/DVD into the mid-
dle.
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in and
placed into the selected CD/DVD compart-
ment.
Only insert CD/DVD if the LEDs2
under the CD/DVD slot are flashing;
otherwise, you may damage the CD/DVD or
the CD/DVD changer.
Do not push on the CDs/DVDs; they may
jam and no longer eject properly.<
4.To load additional CD/DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling empty CD/DVD compartments
1.Hold down the button.
The LEDs on the empty CD/DVD compart-
ments flash.
2.When the LEDs 2 under the CD/DVD slot
flash, insert a single CD/DVD into the mid-
dle.
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in and
placed into the first empty CD/DVD com-
partment.
Only insert CD/DVD if the LEDs2
under the CD/DVD slot are flashing;
otherwise, you may damage the CD/DVD or
the CD/DVD changer.
Do not push on the CDs/DVDs; they may
jam and no longer eject properly.<
3.Wait until the CD/DVD has been pulled in.
4.To load additional CD/DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 2 and 3.
After filling, it can take a few minutes to read the
CDs/DVDs.
Removing CDs/DVDs individually
1.Press the button.
2.Press the ... button to select the
CD/DVD compartment.
The CD/DVD is slid a short distance out
from the CD/DVD changer.
3.Remove the CD/DVD.
If the CD is not removed, it will be pulled
back in again after approx. 10 seconds.<
Removing all CDs/DVDs
1.Hold down the button.
The CDs/DVDs will be slid out a short dis-
tance out from the CD/DVD changer, in
sequence.
2.Remove the CDs/DVDs.
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/
D V D s w i t h a n a d a p t e r , e . g . C D s i n g l e s , a s o t h e r -
wise the CD/DVD or the adapter my jam and no
longer eject properly.
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD
Plus,
otherwise the CD/DVD may jam and no longer
eject properly.<
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.
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Music collection
Music, storing
The music tracks from CDs, DVDs and USB
devices can be stored in the music collection in
the vehicle and played from there.
>Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com-
pressed audio format when they are stored.
If available, information on the album, such
as the artist, is stored as well.
>CD/DVD or USB device with compressed
audio files: the entire content of the CD/
DVD or the USB device is stored in the vehi-
cle as an album. After storing, the tracks and
directories can be deleted individually. Files
are only stored in the WMA, MP3, and AAC
formats.
Tracks with DRM copy protection can be
stored in the vehicle but cannot be played
back.
Regularly back up the music data; other-
wise, it could be lost if there is a fault on
the hard disk.<
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote®. Gracenote® is the industry stan-
dard in music recognition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
please visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright 2000-2009
Gracenote. This product and service may prac-
tice one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
5,987,525, 6,061,680, 6,154,773, 6,161,132,
6,230,192, 6,230,207, 6,240,459, and
6,330,593 as well as other granted or pending
patents. Some services supplied under license
from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent:
6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade-
marks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype and the "Powered by Gracenote" logo
are trademarks of Gracenote.
Storing CDs/DVDs
CDs / DVDs can only be stored by the CD/DVD
player.
1.Insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD player.
2."CD/Multimedia"
3."CD/DVD"
4.Select the symbol for the CD/DVD
player.
5."Store in vehicle"
The music collection is displayed.
The tracks are stored and played back in
sequence from the music collection.
Observe the following during the storage pro-
cess:
Do not switch back to the CD/DVD player and
do not remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD
player, otherwise the storage process will be
interrupted.
You can switch to the other audio sources with-
out interrupting the storage process. Tracks
from the current CD/DVD can also be called up,
if they have been stored already.
Interrupting storage
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
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3."Storing..."
4."Cancel storing"
The storage process is interrupted and can be
continued at any time.
Continuing the storage process
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the symbol for the CD/DVD
player.
4."Continue storing"
Storage of the CD continues at the beginning of
the track at which storage was interrupted.
Album information
During storage, information such as the name
of the artist is stored with the track, if this infor-
mation is available in the vehicle database or on
the CD.
Storing from a USB device
To store music, a suitable device must be con-
nected to the USB interface in the glove com-
partment.
>Suitable devices: USB mass storage
devices, such as USB flash drives or MP3
players with a USB interface.
>Unsuitable devices: USB hard disks, USB
hubs, USB memory card readers with multi-
ple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.
Music from a USB device can be stored
only via the USB interface in the glove
compartment.<1.Connect the USB device to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment.
2."CD/Multimedia"
3."Music collection"
4.Open "Options".
5."Music data import/export"
6."Import music (USB)"
Playing music
Music search
All tracks for which additional information has
been stored can be accessed by the music
search. Tracks without additional information
can be called up via the corresponding album.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3."Music search"
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External devices
AUX-IN connection
You can connect an external audio device, e.g.
an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-
cle speakers. The sound can be adjusted via
iDrive.
Connecting
Open the lid of the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks through the vehicle's
speaker system, connect the headphone or
line-out port of the device with the AUX-IN con-
nection.
Starting audio playback
Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track. Operate the system on the audio
device.
Using iDrive
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "AUX front"
Adjusting volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2.Then say "External devices" if applicable.
3. "AUX front"4."Volume"
5.To adjust: turn the controller.
6.To store: press the controller.
USB-audio interface*/
extended connectivity of
music player in mobile
phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated using
iDrive. Sound is output on the vehicle loud-
speakers.
Options for connecting external
devices
>Connection via USB audio interface:
Apple iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g.
MP3 players, USB memory sticks, or
mobile phones that are supported by the
USB audio interface.
>Connection via snap-in adapter
*, refer to
page212, when equipped with expanded
connection of the music player in the mobile
phone: Apple iPhone/mobile phones. Play-
back is possible only if no audio device/
mobile phone is connected to the USB-
audio interface.
Due to the vast array of audio devices/mobile
phones on the market, it is not possible to
assure that every audio device/mobile phone
can be operated via the vehicle.
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center,
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DVD system in rear
With the DVD system in the rear you can play
CDs and DVDs with audio, video and image
data. The DVD system can also play data from
attached external audio and video devices.
Audio output is possible both via headphones
and via the vehicle speakers.
You can control the DVD system using the but-
tons on the CD-/DVD player or using the remote
control.
You operate some functions using the
remote control.<
Enabling DVD system
The DVD system can be enabled via iDrive.
1."Settings"
2."Allow rear control"
3."Rear DVD system active"
DVD-System is enabled.
Controls
1Display screen
2Infrared interface for headphones
3CD/DVD player
4Headphone connection:
Jack 1/8 in/3.5 mm
512 V sockets, refer to page121
Folding in display screen
When using the ski bag or when transporting
bulky pieces of luggage, the display screen
should be folded in, as otherwise it may be dam-
aged.
When the screen is folded down, do not
open the lid of the center arm rest or rest
your arm on the screen; otherwise, you may
damage the screen.<
*
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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 the DVD system on and off
Rotate: left headset volume and vehicle vol-
ume
2Ejecting CD/DVD
3Start track
Stop
Playback, pause, freeze-frame
Next track
4CD/DVD slot
5Connection for external device: RCA jacks
6Press: switching the DVD system on and off
Rotate: right headset volume and vehicle
volume
Connecting headphones
You can connect headphones with a phone jack
1/8 in/3.5 mm or operate them using the infra-
red interface.
To enable optimal use of the infrared interface,
use infrared headphones that comply with the
IEC 61603-2 standard.
>Compatible infrared headphones and infor-
mation about supported headphones are
available at your BMW Sports Activity Vehi-
cle Center.
When using infrared headphones, it is
important not to interrupt the infrared
connection between the headphones and the
infrared interface, refer to page187. This
means that no obstacle should come between
the two and that the cover of the infrared inter-
face should not be covered or scratched. Unfa-
vorable lighting conditions such as glare from
outside can interfere with reception.<
Remote control
1Menu navigation
2Volume for headphones with jack plug
3Changing track or chapter during CD-,
DVD- or AUX playback, fast forward/rewind
4Headphones right/left
5Open start menu for DVD system
Menu navigation
You can use the thumbwheel and buttons1 to
navigate through the menus.
>Turn the thumbwheel:
To select a menu item.
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>Press the arrow buttons:
To switch between windows.
>Press the button:
To activate the menu item.
The transmission time of the remote control is
limited in accordance with legal guidelines. A
function can be repeated by pressing or turning
the appropriate button or knob.
Changing batteries
1.Press the detent and remove the cover.
2.Change the batteries. The type and installa-
tion position are marked on the bottom of
the battery compartment.
3.Close the cover.
Return old batteries to a collection point
or to your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
Center.<
Setting the language of the
DVD system
1.Select a CD/DVD track.
2.Press the button.
3.Select "Tone".
4.Press the button.
5.Switch to the top window.
6.Select "Language".
7.Press the button.
8.Select the desired language.
9.Press the button.
Sound output via speakers
In addition to the headphones, you can also play
the sound via the vehicle speakers.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3."AUX/rear"
Switching DVD system on/off
Press the button on the CD-/DVD player or
under the desired screen.
The DVD system switches on automatically
when a CD or DVD is inserted.
Playing CD/DVD
Use the following menu items to access data
from a CD/DVD:
>Video data via "DVD"
>Audio data via "CD"
>Pictures via "Photo".
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Playing videos from CDs/
DVDs
Country codes of DVDs
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.
An overview of the coding zones:
DVDs with the code 0 can be played on all
devices.<
Starting playback
1.Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the
labeled side facing upward.
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in.
>Playback begins automatically after a
few seconds.
>If it does not:
Select "DVD".
Press the button.
2.If the DVD control or the DVD-specific
menu is displayed when a DVD is inserted,
use the remote control buttons for menu
navigation to select the desired option.
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, VCDs, and Super-Video-
CDs, i.e. SVCDs, can only be played if
they do not have a DVD-specific menu.<
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 title
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 thumbwheel 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.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
Africa
3 Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
5 Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
SymbolFunction
Exit DVD control
"SET" Settings for playing DVD
Starting playback
Stop playback
Activate and deactivate
freeze frame
Skipping chapter
Fast forward/reverse
"Menu" Open DVD-specific menu
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