2012 BMW X5 XDRIVE35D CD player

Connecting
The AUX-IN port is in the center armrest.
Connect the headphone connector or line-out
connector of the device to the AUX-IN port.
Playback
1.
Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. If necessary,"External devices"
4. "AUX front"
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly
from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting the volume
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. If necessary,"External devices"
3. "AUX front"
4. "Volume" 5.
Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller. USB audio interface*/mobile phone
audio interface

*
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connectors for external devices
▷ Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers,

USB flash drives, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.
▷ Connection via snap-in adapter, refer to
page 225, when equipped with extended
connectivity of the music player in the mo‐
bile

phone: Apple iPhone or mobile phones.
Playback is only possible if no audio device
is connected to the analog AUX-IN port.
Due to the large number of different audio devi‐
ces
available on the market, it cannot be ensured
that every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐
ble on the vehicle.
Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐
vices/mobile phones.
Audio files
Standard audio files can be played back:
▷ MP3.
▷ WMA.
▷ WAV (PCM).
▷ AAC*, M4A*.
▷ Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.
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▷
Switch the radio on and off again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
▷ Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed
or by other messages on the device.
▷ Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.
▷ Switch the radio on and off again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected
both via Bluetooth Audio and via the
extended connectivity of the music player in the
mobile phone*.
▷ Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 198, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, please
contact the hotline or service center.
Software Update*
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending

on the current software version. With
a software update, the vehicle can support new
cell phones or new external device, for example.
▷ USB.
Software updates and related current infor‐
mation is available at www.bmw.com/up‐
date.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select desired version* to display additional in‐
formation*.
Updating software via USB

*
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary. 1.
Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB in‐
terface of the USB audio interface in the
center armrest. An update via the USB in‐
terface

in the glove compartment is not pos‐
sible.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
5. "Update software" 6.
If necessary. "USB".
7. "Start update"
8. "OK"
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the previous version
If

it should become necessary, the software ver‐
sion prior to the last software update can be re‐
stored.
The previous version can only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. "OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
Note
While the software is being updated or a previ‐
ous

version is being restored, BMW Assist*, Of‐
fice functions*, and the connected devices are
temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes
for the functions to become available again.
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DVD system in rear*
General information
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 at‐
tached 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.
Some functions are operated 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" Controls
1
Display screen
2 Infrared interface for headphones
3 CD/DVD player
4 Headphone connection: jack plug
5 12 V sockets  131
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.
Note when the display screen is folded
down
When the screen is folded down, do not open
the lid of the center armrest or rest your arm on
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1.
Turn the display screen, arrow 1
The display screen switches off.
2. Fold down the display screen, arrow 2.
The display screen is folded out in the reverse
order.
CD/DVD player
Controls 1
Press: switch the DVD system on/off
Turn: left headphone volume and vehicle
volume
2 Eject CD/DVD
3 Beginning of track
Stop
Playback, pause, freeze frame
Next track
4 CD/DVD slot
5 Connectors for external device: cinch sock‐
ets
6 Press: switch the DVD system on/off
Turn: right headphone volume and vehicle
volume Connecting headphones
You
can connect headphones with a jack plug or
operate them using the infrared interface.
To enable optimal use of the infrared interface,
use infrared headphones that comply with the
IEC 61603-2 standard.
Compatible infrared headphones and informa‐
tion about supported headphones are available
at your service center.
When using infrared headphones, it is important
not to interrupt the infrared connection between
the headphones and the infrared interface. 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. Un‐
favorable lighting conditions such as glare from
outside can interfere with reception.
Remote control 1
Menu navigation
2 Volume for headphones with jack plug
3 Changing track or chapter during CD-, DVD-
or AUX playback, fast forward/rewind
4 Headphones right/left
5 Open start menu for DVD system
Menu navigation
You can use the thumbwheel and buttons 1 to
navigate through the menus.
▷ Turn the thumbwheel: select a menu item.
▷ Press the arrow buttons: change between
fields.
▷ Press the button: activate the menu item.
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Changing batteries
1.
Press the detent and remove the cover.
2. Change the batteries. The type and instal‐
lation position are marked on the bottom of
the battery compartment.
3. Close the cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service 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" 4.
"Volume"
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
Switching DVD system on/off
Press the button on the CD-/DVD player or un‐
der 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"
▷ Images "Photo" 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: Code Region
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Code Region
3 Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
5 Northwest Asia, North Africa
6 China DVDs with the code 0 can be played on all devi‐
ces.
Starting playback
1.
Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the la‐
beled side facing upward. The CD/DVD is
automatically pulled in.
▷Playback begins automatically after a
few seconds.
▷ Otherwise: select "DVD".
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.
Eject 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 op‐
erate functions such as Language, Fast forward
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 control
during playback. 2.
Press the buttons on the remote control
or

turn the thumbwheel to select the desired
function.
3. Press the button.
Symbol Function
Exit DVD control
"SET" Settings for playing DVDs.
Start playback.
Stop playback.
Activate and deactivate freeze
frame.
Skip a chapter.
Fast forward/reverse.
"Menu" Open the DVD-specific menu. 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.
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Fast forward/reverse
Forward/reverse with DVD control
1.
Press the button on the remote control
during playback.
2. Select the symbol.
3. Press the button.
4. Press the button several times to in‐
crease 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 control
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 control
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 continue
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"
on the screen.
▷ After switching to the top window, you
can change other settings.
"Language":

the system language of the
DVD system
"Display": background brightness of the
screen.
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5.
Select "Play".
6. Press the button.
To change the directory:
1. Select the directory. 2. Press the button.
Playback functions
1. Select a track.
2. Press the button.
3. Select a menu item:
▷"Pause": stop and continue playback.
▷ "Repeat track": repeat the selected
track.
▷ "Repeat directory": repeat the tracks in
the current directory.
4. Press the button.
Playing audio tracks from CD/
DVD
Starting playback
Push
the CD/DVD into the drive with the labeled
side facing upward. The CD/DVD is automati‐
cally pulled in.
▷ Playback begins automatically after a few
seconds.
▷ Otherwise: select "CD". Press the button.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files, refer to
page 207, can take approx. 1 minute to read,
depending on their directory structure. To play back audio tracks from a DVD, refer to
Compressed audio files, refer to page
207.
To start playback if a CD is already in the drive:
1. Open the start menu with the remote con‐
trol.
2. Select "CD".
3. Press the button.
As an alternative, you can also control the play‐
back with the buttons on the CD/DVD player.
To eject CD/DVD:
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
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.
Using the remote control Press the button for the corresponding
direction
repeatedly or turn the thumbwheel un‐
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