2011 BMW X5M Owner's Manual

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4."Zoom mode"
Selecting title
DVD video:
1.Turn the controller when the DVD menu is
displayed.
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/DVD changer*
The BMW CD/DVD changer for six CDs/DVDs is
accommodated in the glove compartment.
Controls and displays
1Emptying CD/DVD compartments
2LEDs under the CD/DVD slot
flash when CDs/DVDs can be inserted.
3Buttons for CD/DVD compartments
The LED lights up when a CD/DVD is in the
compartment.
4CD/DVD slot
5Loading CD/DVD compartments
Loading the CD/DVD changer
individually
1. Press button.
The LED on the first empty compartment
flashes.
2.Select another CD/DVD compartment if so
desired:
... Press button.
3.When the LEDs 2 under the CD/DVD slot4
flash, insert a single CD/DVD into the mid-
dle.
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in and

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ment.
Only insert the CD/DVD if the LEDs2
under the CD/DVD slot4 are flashing;
otherwise, you may damage the CD/DVD or
the CD/DVD changer.
Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD;
this may cause it to jam and prevent it from
being able to eject again.<
4.To load additional CD/DVD compartments:
Repeat steps 1 to 3.
Filling all vacant 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 slot4
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 the CD/DVD if the LEDs2
under the CD/DVD slot4 are flashing;
otherwise, you may damage the CD/DVD or
the CD/DVD changer.
Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD;
this may cause it to jam and prevent it from
being able to eject again.<
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 a single CD/DVD
1. Press 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 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.
Malfunctions
If all LEDs on the CD/DVD changer flash rapidly,
the system is malfunctioning.
To eliminate the malfunction:
1.Press or .
The CD/DVD last inserted is ejected.
2.Remove the CD/DVD.
If the LEDs stop flashing rapidly, the CD/DVD
changer is functional again.
Audio playback*
The audio track of a DVD can be played back
even if video playback is not possible in the
vehicle.
Only the main film without the previews or
extras can be played back.
Starting playback
A DVD is located in the DVD changer.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired DVD.
Selecting a chapter using the button
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired chapter is played.
Selecting a chapter using iDrive
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired DVD.
4.Select the desired chapter.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.

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Selecting the language*
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."CD/DVD"
3.Select the desired DVD.
4.Open "Options".
5."Audio/language"
6.Select the desired language.
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 inch/12 cm and do not play
CDs/DVDs with an adapter, e.g. CD singles, as
otherwise the CDs or the adapter may 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.
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:
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 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
above 1227/506, nor to high humidity levels
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.
MACROVISION
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered U.S. pat-
ents and the intellectual property of the Macro-
vision Corporation and other manufacturers.
Use of this copyrighted material must be
approved by Macrovision. Unless otherwise
agreed with Macrovision, media with this pro-
tection may only be used for private purposes.
The copying of this technology is strictly forbid-
den.
DTS Digital Surround™
Manufactured under license under U.S.
Patent Numbers: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &
and other patents granted and registered in the
USA and worldwide. DTS and the logo are reg-
istered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and

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DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.

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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 drives.<
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, #6,330,593, and other patents
issued or pending. 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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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.
To update the database, contact your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center.
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 drives, 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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4.Select the desired category.
5.To select the desired entry:
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired entry.
or
>Select the desired entry from the list.
6.Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, to search for all tracks by a certain
artist, select that artist only. All of the tracks
by that artist are then displayed.
7."Start play"
Restarting the music search
"New search"
Music search by voice*
For instructions on operating the voice activa-
tion system, refer to page22.
1.Press the button on the steering wheel.
To select a track directly:
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in a single sentence.
Current playback
The list of tracks that was generated last by the
music search or the album selected last.
1."Current playback"
2.Select the desired track, if necessary.
Top 50
List of the 50 most frequently played tracks.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3."Top 50"
4.Select the desired track, if necessary.
Albums
All stored albums, listed in order of their storage
dates. Symbols indicate the format.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Select the desired album. 2.{Music search}
3.Open the desired category, e. g. {Select
artist}.
4.Say the desired entry in the list.
5.Select additional categories if desired.
{Title …}
SymbolFormat
Audio CD
Compressed audio files

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subdirectories of the album are displayed.
The first track is played automatically, if
possible.
4.To select tracks, change directories if
needed. To go up one level in the directory,
move the controller to the left.
Random play sequence
All tracks of the selection are played back in
random order.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Open "Options".
4."Random"
Managing music
Albums
Renaming an album
The name of the album, if available, is automat-
ically entered when the album is stored. If the
name is unknown, it can be changed later.
An album cannot be renamed while a track from
that album is being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Highlight the desired album.
4.Open "Options".5."Rename album"
6.Select the letters individually.
Deleting an album
An album cannot be deleted while a track from
that album is being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Highlight the desired album.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete album"
Deleting a directory or track
A track cannot be deleted while it is being
played.
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
that directory is being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Highlight the directory or track.
4.Open "Options".
5."Delete folder" or "Delete track".
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Music collection"
3.Open "Options".
4."Free memory"