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Making settings for DVD1. 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.▷"Tone":▷"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐
rately adjustable for the left and right
headphones and the infrared head‐
phones.▷"Reset": the settings are reset to the
default values.▷"DVD format":▷"Standard"▷"Zoom": full-screen playback.▷"Language": language of the DVD play‐
back. The language 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.
Information or symbols that appear during
the playback of a film generally point outdifferent camera angles. These are usually
only briefly available.▷"Menu": open 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 in‐
formation accompanying your DVD.
Opening the DVD-specific menu
Additional functions may be available on DVDs.
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 additional menus in
which you can select music scenes, for ex‐
ample.
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, cam‐
era angle, or title in the DVD-specific menu.
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Compressed audio files
Playback1.Select the directory if necessary.2. Press the button.3.Select a track.4. Press the button.5.Select "Play".6. Press the button.
To change the directory:
1.Select the directory.2. Press the button.Settings and playback functions for
compressed audio files1.Select a track.2. Press the button.3.Make the settings with the remote control:▷"Tone":▷"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐
rately adjustable for the left and right
headphones and the infrared head‐
phones.▷"Reset": the settings are reset to the
default values.▷"Pause": stop and continue playback.▷"Scan directory": briefly sample the tracks
in the current directory.▷"Scan all": briefly sample all tracks.▷"Random directory": play the tracks in the
current directory in a random sequence.▷"Random all": play all tracks in a random
sequence.▷"Repeat track": repeat the selected track.▷"Repeat directory": repeat the tracks in the
current directory.▷"Details": display any stored information on
the current track.
To exit from the menu:
Press the buttons on the remote control.
Displaying images from
CD/DVD
1.Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the la‐
beled side facing upward. The CD/DVD is
automatically pulled in.2.Open the start menu with the remote con‐
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Displaying overview1.Select the subdirectory if necessary.2.Select "Overview".3. Press the button.
It may take some time until the overview is
completely displayed.
If a symbol appears instead of an image, the
image cannot be displayed in the overview.
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.▷Display the slide show: turn the thumb‐
wheel to set the display duration of the
images.
Stop the slide show: select "Stop".Adjusting1. Press the button.2.Select a menu item:SymbolFunction Return to the photo menu."SET"Adjust the "Display".
"Language": after switching to
the top window, the system lan‐
guage can be changed. Start the slide show. Display the first/last image of
the current directory. Rotate the image by 90°."Overview"Change to the image overview.
Ending display
1. Press the button.2. Select the symbol.3. Press the button.
Eject CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
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Information on CD/DVD
player
Safety notes Do not remove the cover
The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1 la‐
ser product. Do not operate if the cover is
damaged; otherwise, severe eye damage can
result.◀
Suitable media Use of CDs/DVDs▷Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs
with labels applied, as these can be‐
come detached during playback due
to heat buildup and can cause irrep‐
arable damage to the device.▷Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play
CDs/DVDs with an adapter, e.g., single
CDs; otherwise, the CDs or the adapter
may jam and no longer eject.▷Do not use combined CDs/DVDs, e.g., DVD
Plus, as the CDs/DVDs can jam and will no
longer eject.◀
The CD/DVD player can play the following me‐
dia:
▷Video DVD.▷CD-DA (audio CD).▷CDs/DVDs with compressed image data.▷CDs/DVDs with compressed audio data.▷CDs/DVDs with compressed video data.
The DVD player does not support DVD audio.
However, many audio DVDs available in stores
also contain a video track in the DVD Video for‐
mat in addition to the audio track. These DVDs
can be played back by the DVD player. Refer to
the information on your DVD to determine
whether your audio DVD contains an additional
video track. Depending on the authoring used,
it is possible that not all functions are available
during playback.
Dual-sided DVDs available from retail suppliers
are coated on both sides and bear no mark‐
ings. This means both sides are information
carriers. To play the information on the other
side, turn over the DVD.
Supported formats
Depending on the compression method used,
not all files of the specified formats can be
opened.
Images▷JPEG/JPG.
With very large image files, it can take longer
for the images to be displayed.
Compressed audio files
▷MP3.▷WMA.▷OGG.▷AAC.
Compressed video files
▷SVCD.▷MPEG1.▷MPEG2.▷MPEG4/DivX.
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
In some cases, it may not be possible to play
CDs/DVDs with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement (DRM).
General malfunctions
▷CD/DVD changers and players have been
optimized for performance in vehicles. In
some instances they may be more sensi‐
tive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary de‐
vices would be.▷If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
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Foreign bodies/liquids in the CD/DVD
slot
Make sure that no foreign objects or liquids get
into the CD/DVD slot; otherwise, the CD/DVD
player will be damaged.◀
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 involving individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes.
Copied or self-recorded CDs/DVDs▷Possible reasons for malfunctions with
home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsis‐
tent 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.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
▷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. As a re‐
sult, 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.
External device
Connecting1Connections for audio/video cables. Watch
the colors of the sockets when connecting.
Yellow socket: video
White socket: audio on left
Red socket: audio on right2Power supply for external device: socket
with removable cap.
Playback
1.Switch on the external device and start the
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3.Select "AUX".4. Press the button.
For devices without a video signal, for instance
MP3 players, "No video signal" appears on the
display. 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 the video playback.▷"NTSC color": the color can be ad‐
justed on an external device with the
NTSC standard.▷"Standard": the DVD system can be
adapted to external devices with differ‐
ent TV standards; to do so, consult the
operating manual of the external de‐
vice.▷"Reset": the settings are reset to the
default values.▷"Tone":▷"Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐
rately adjustable for the left and right
headphones and the infrared head‐
phones.▷"Reset": your settings are reset.▷After switching to the top window, you
can change other settings.
"Audio": adjust the volume of the ex‐
ternal device to the volume of the
CD/DVD player.
"Language": the system language of
the DVD system.
"Display": background brightness of
the screen.▷"Video Format":▷"Standard"▷"Zoom": full-screen playback.
To exit from the menu:
Press the buttons on the remote control.
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TelephoneVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes 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
systems.
At a glance
The concept Mobile phones or other external devices such
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via iDrive, the but‐
tons on the steering wheel, and via voice acti‐
vation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following. Operating the
audio functions, refer to page 215.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the
vehicle occupants and other road users.◀Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
A software update, refer to page 218, can be
performed if necessary.
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call is active on the additional telephone, re‐
ceived calls are displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Audio source
A mobile phone can be used as an audio
source.
Pairing and connecting a mobile
phone
Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard both to your own
vehicle's occupants and to other road users,
only pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is
stationary.◀1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions: for instance, search for or
connect the Bluetooth device or a new de‐
vice.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.5.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle
on the mobile phone display.6.You are prompted by the iDrive or mobile
phone to enter the same Bluetooth pass‐
key. Enter the passkey and confirm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehi‐
cle display with the control number on the
mobile phone display. Confirm the control
number on the mobile phone and in the ve‐
hicle.
"OK"7.Select the functions for which the mobile
phone is to be used.8."OK"
If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
The functions supported by the mobile phone
and audio device are displayed as symbols
when paired.
White symbol: the function is active.
Gray symbol: the function is inactive.
SymbolFunction Telephone. Additional telephone. Audio source.
Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐
hicle at once. Three mobile phones can be
connected with the vehicle at once.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 239.
Following the initial pairing
▷The mobile phone is detected/connected
in the vehicle within a short period of time
when the engine is running or the ignition
is switched on.▷The phone book entries of the telephone
stored on the SIM card or mobile phone
are transmitted to the vehicle after detec‐
tion, depending on the mobile phone.▷Four mobile phones can be paired.▷Specific settings may be necessary in
some mobile phones, e.g., authorization or
a secure connection; refer to the mobile
phone operating instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
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