2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE28I light

Professional RadioVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it alsodescribes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
General information
At a glance
1Change the audio sources.2On/off, volume control.▷Press: switch on/off.▷Turn: adjust the volume.3Display.4CD slot.5Eject the CD.6▷Turn: highlight the menu item on the
display or set the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the settings.7Opens the main menu.8Place/end calls   134.9Show the tone settings.10Display the time.11Function buttons for selecting the menu
items shown directly above them on the dis‐
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13Manually select the frequency.Representation in the Owner's Manual
"..." Identifies radio display texts used to select
individual functions.
Menu navigation
Opening menu items
To display the menu items:▷ Press the button for the audio sour‐
ces menu.▷ Press the button for the main menu.
Selecting menu items
There are two ways to select a menu item on the
display.
Using the right knob
▷Highlight the menu item: turn the right knob.▷Select the menu item: press the right knob.
Using the function buttons Press the left or right side of the function
button under the menu item.
If only one menu item is displayed above the
function button, press the middle of the button.
Symbols on the displaySymbolMeaning Function is selected. Function is activated. The function is deactivated. Leave the menu, one menu back. Display additional menu items. Scroll display. The list contains more
than two entries.
Setting values
For setting numerical values or values on a scale:
1.Highlight the desired menu item and press
the right knob.2.Turn the right knob to set the value.3.Press the right knob to store the value.
Switching on/off
Press the left knob. The radio selects the audio
source set last: radio, CD, external audio device,
or USB audio interface.
Listening to the radio with the ignition
switched off
When the radio ready state or the ignition is
switched off, the radio functions are available for
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approx. 20 minutes. To listen to the radio, switch
it back on.
To spare the battery, ensure that the radio is
switched off when you leave the vehicle.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the left knob. The setting is stored for the
remote control currently in use.
When a call is placed using the hands-free sys‐
tem, the audio sources are muted.
Speed-dependent volume and volumes
of PDC signal tone and gong▷"PDC" : volume of the PDC signal tone com‐
pared to the audio sources.▷"GONG": volume of the gong compared to
the audio sources.▷"S-VOL": speed-dependent volume con‐
trol.
Set the audio sources to a high volume to be able
to adjust the volume of the signal tones more
easily.
1. Press the button.2. Select the symbol if necessary.3.Select the desired volume setting.4.Set the desired volume and press the right
knob.
Volume of external audio devices
An external audio device such as an MP3 player
can be connected via the AUX-IN port in the
center armrest and the audio tracks can be
played over the car's loudspeaker system.
The volume of the external audio device can be
adjusted to the car radio.
1. Press the button.2."AUX"3."Vol-AUX"4.Set the desired volume and press the right
knob.Tone settings▷"BASS": depth adjustment.▷"TREBLE": treble adjustment.▷"FADER": front/rear volume distribution.▷"BAL": left/right volume distribution.▷"DOLBY": spatial acoustics effect.▷"EQSET": equalizer setting.
Setting the treble, bass, and volume
distribution
1. Press the button.2.Highlight the desired tone setting and press
the right knob.3.Create the desired setting and press the
right knob.
Switching on the spatial acoustics
effect
1. Press the button.2. Select the symbol if necessary.3."DOLBY"
Equalizer
1."EQSET"2.Press the button of the desired frequency
range.3.Create the settings and press the right knob.
Resetting the equalizer
1. Press the button.2.Turn the right knob.3."EQSET"4."RESET"
Resetting the tone settings
The tone settings are reset to medium values.
1. Press the button.
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2."RESET"
Time
Displaying the time
Press the button.
When the ignition or the radio ready state is
switched off, the time is displayed for several
seconds.
Setting the time, date, and time format
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."CONFIG"4."TIME"5.Select the desired category.6.Create the settings and press the right knob.
Setting the units of measure of the
computer and the language
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."CONFIG"4.▷"DIST": change the unit of measure for
the range.▷"LANG": select the language of the dis‐
play texts.▷"CONSMP" : change the unit of measure
for the average fuel consumption.▷"TEMP" : change the unit of measure for
the external temperature.5.Highlight the desired menu item and press
the button.6.Create the desired setting.
The settings of the units of measure are adopted
for display on the radio and in the instrument
cluster and are stored in the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Computer
The following vehicle information can be call up
via the computer:▷Average fuel consumption▷Average speed▷Range▷External temperature
Displaying information
1.Switch on the radio ready state or the igni‐
tion.2. Press the button.3."COMP"
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
To start calculation of the average fuel con‐
sumption:
1."CONSMP"2."RESET"
The previous display is set to zero and the sys‐
tem begins recalculating the average fuel con‐
sumption.
Average speed
The average speed is calculated for the time
during which the engine is running.
To start calculation of the average speed:
1."SPEED"2."RESET"
Estimated range
"RANGE"
The display shows the distance that can be
driven on the remaining fuel quantity, taking into
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To end random playback:
"RND"
Compressed audio files
CD players and CD/DVD changers can play back
CDs or DVDs with compressed audio data: MP3
and WMA.
Selecting a track1."LIST"2.Select the desired directory using the right
knob.▷ : press the right knob to open a di‐
rectory.▷ : press the right knob to close a di‐
rectory.3.Select other directories if you wish.4.Highlight the desired track and press the
right knob.
You can scroll through the directories during
playback.
To change to the current track:
"CURR"
Displaying information on the track
Any information stored on the currently selected
track can be displayed.
1."LIST"2."TRACK"CD/DVD changer
In the glove compartment
The BMW CD/DVD changer for six CDs/DVDs is
located in the glove compartment.
Press the lever.
The CD/DVD changer is tilted down.
To close: fold the CD/DVD changer up until it
engages.
Fold the CD/DVD changer up
Always fold the CD/DVD changer back up
after filling and emptying it; otherwise, the DVD
changer could be damaged.◀
Controls and displays
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Malfunctions involving 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 inconsistent data
creation or recording processes, or poor
quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.▷Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with
a pen intended for this purpose.
Damage
▷Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and
moisture.▷Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.▷Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or
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.
External devices
AUX-IN port
At a glance▷For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.▷Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio device. The
tone depends on the quality of the audio
files.
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. Press the button.3."AUX"
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.
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Number of tracks
Information from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 20,000 tracks can be stored in the ve‐
hicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than
20,000 tracks are stored, information on exist‐
ing tracks may be deleted.
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement (DRM) cannot be played.
Playback1. Press the button.2."IPOD" or "USB"
Changing the music track
Skipping to another track
It is possible to skip to another track within the
selected directory.
Press the button repeatedly until the
desired track is played.
With the right knob:
Turn the right knob until the desired track is
played back.
Fast forward/reverse
Hold the button down.
Tracks can be heard but are distorted.
Random playback
"RND"
To end random playback: "RND"
Selecting a track
Depending on the connected device, the track
can be selected via the following category:
▷"LIST": playback lists.▷"DIR": device file structure.▷"GEN": musical genre.▷"ART": artist.▷"ALB": album.1.Select the desired category.2.If necessary, select the desired directory us‐
ing the right knob.▷ : press the right knob to open a di‐
rectory.▷ : press the right knob to close a di‐
rectory.3.Select other directories if you wish.4.Highlight the desired track and press the
right knob.
You can scroll through the directories during
playback.
To change to the current track:
"CURR"
Displaying information on the track
Any information stored on the currently selected
track can be displayed.
"TRACK"
Adjusting the 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.
1."LEV"2.Turn the right knob until the desired volume
is set and press the knob.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
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Controls1On/off, volume control.2Display.3▷Turn: highlight the menu item on the
display or set the value.▷Press: select the highlighted menu item
or store the setting.4Opens the main menu.5Redial, accept a call, start dialing, terminate
a call and change to the Telephone menu.6Function buttons for selecting the menu
items shown directly above them on the dis‐
play.
Menu navigation
Selecting menu items
There are two ways to select a menu item on the
display.
Using the right knob
▷Highlight the menu item: turn the right knob.▷Select the menu item: press the right knob.
Using the function buttons Press the left or right side of the function
button under the menu item.
If only one menu item is displayed above the
function button, press the middle of the button.
Representation in the Owner's Manual
"..." Identifies radio display texts used to select
individual functions.
Symbols on the display
SymbolMeaning Function is selected. Leave the menu, one menu back. Display additional menu items. Scroll display. The list contains more
than two entries. Reception of the wireless network:
the display depends on the signal
strength. Using the hands-free system. Message not read. Message read.
Pairing/unpairing the mobile
phone
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable, refer to
page 134.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on
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