
CD/DVD player and CD/DVD changer
182 In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases 
every time the controller is pressed. To stop, 
start playback.
DVD menu
1.If necessary, turn the controller to open the 
video menu.
2. "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display 
depends on the contents of the DVD.
>To select menu items: move and press the 
controller.
>To change to the Video menu: turn the con-
troller and select "Back".
Settings for DVD/VCD
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via 
the DVD menu; refer also to the information on 
your DVD.
Language*
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Audio/language"
4.Select the desired language.The languages that are available depend on the 
DVD.
Subtitles*
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained 
on the DVD.
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Subtitles"
4.Select the desired language or "Do not dis-
play subtitles".
Brightness, contrast, color
1.Turn the controller during playback.
2.Open "Options".
3."Display settings"
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" Stop
Next chapter/next track
Previous chapter/previous 
track
Fast forward
Reverse
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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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198 >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 recycling center 
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"
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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:
D V D s  w i t h  t he  c o d e  0  c a n  b e  p l a y e d  o n  a l l  
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 
(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 Amer-
ica, 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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200 Or:
Press the  button on the remote control to 
exit the DVD control.
Fast forward/reverse
Forward/reverse with DVD control
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the    symbol.
3.Press the  button.
4.Press the  button several times to 
increase the fast forward/reverse speed.
The DVD playback will be distorted.
To cancel fast forward/reverse:
1.Select the  symbol.
2.Press the  button.
Or:
Press the  button on the CD/DVD player.
The DVD will start play at the point selected.
Forward/reverse with remote control
 Press and hold the button until you reach 
the desired point.
Or:
1.During playback, turn the thumbwheel.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted.
2.Continue to turn the thumbwheel.
The speed is increased.
3.Press the  button on the CD/DVD player.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. The 
DVD will start play at the point selected.
Skipping chapter
You can change to the next or previous chapter 
during playback.
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the    symbol.
3.Press the  button repeatedly, continuing 
until you reach the desired chapter.Or:
 Press the button on the left or right on the 
remote control repeatedly until you reach the 
desired chapter.
Freeze frame
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select the  symbol.
3.Press the  button.
To continue playback:
1.Select the or symbol.
2.Press the  button.
As an alternative, you can also stop and con-
tinue playback with the  button on the CD/
DVD player.
Making settings for DVD
1.Press the  button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of 
the screen
>After switching to the top window, you 
can change other settings.
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The system language of the DVD sys-
tem
"Display": background brightness of 
screen.
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa-
rately adjustable for the left and right-
hand headphones and the infrared head-
phones.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default 
value.
>"DVD format":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
>"Language": 
Language of the DVD playback. The lan-
guage advances one setting each time the 
menu item is selected.
>"Subtitles": 
Language of the subtitles 
or turn off the subtitles
>"Title": 
Select individual tracks on 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 the 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.
Consult the information accompanying your 
DVD.
It is thus possible, for example, to select from 
among several possible actions or to access 
information about the film.
1.Press the  button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
2.Select "Menu".
3.Press the  button.
On some DVDs, you can use "Main 
menu" and "Title" to access addi-
tional menus in which you can select music 
scenes, for example.<
To make a selection:
1.Select the  symbol.
2.Press the  button until the desired func-
tion is selected.
3.Select the   arrow.
4.Press the  button.
To return to the start menu:
1.Select the   arrow.
2.Press the  button.
You can also select language, subtitles, 
camera angle, or title in the DVD-specific 
menu.
Consult the information accompanying your 
DVD.<
Compressed video files
Playback
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Press the  button. 

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Displaying images
1.Use the buttons or the thumbwheel of the 
remote control to select an image.
2.Press the  button.
3.Displaying images:
>Scroll using the menu navigation but-
tons of the remote control
>Show slide show: 
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust how long 
each image is displayed.
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.
Information on CD/DVD 
player
Safety notes
The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1 
laser product. Do not operate if the cover 
is damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can 
result.<
Suitable media
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. 
Do not play CDs/DVDs using an adapter, e.g. 
CD singles; otherwise, the CD may jam and no 
longer eject properly.
Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g. DVD
Plus or 
hybrid discs; otherwise, the CD/DVD may jam 
and no longer eject properly.<
The CD/DVD player can play the following 
media:
>Video DVD
>CD-DA (Audio CD)
SymbolFunction
Return to the photo menu
"SET" Adjust the screen "Display".
"Language": after switching 
to the top window, you can 
change the system lan-
guage.
Start slide show
  Display first/last picture of 
the current directory
  Rotate image by 90°
"Overview" Change to image overview
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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
More information about this can be found under 
Care, starting on page258.
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: socket 
with removable cap, also refer to page130.
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" appears in the dis-
play. The sound is nevertheless played.
Settings for external devices
1.Press the  button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of 
video playback
>"NTSC color": 
The color can be adjusted on an external 
device with the NTSC standard.
>"Standard":
The DVD system can be adapted to 
external devices with different TV stan-
dards; to do so, consult the operating 
manual of the external device.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default 
value.
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa-
rately adjustable for the left and right-