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EnglishEntertainment for your BMW 1 Series 2011-2019
Entertainment
Operation of the radio, CD equipment and
external audio devices as well as their tone
settings are described in this chapter.
Entertainment
On/off and tone
On/off and tone
Buttons near the CD/DVD player
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
The following audio and video sources share
the same control elements and adjustments:
1
Sound output for entertainment on/off,
volume
> Press: switch on/off
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>
>
Radio
When you switch on the unit, the last set
radio station or track is played.
CD/DVD player
Video
> Turn: adjusting the volume
Eject the CD/DVD
External devices, e.g. MP3 player
2
3
4
CD/DVD drive
FM/AM: change the radio station
waveband
Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled
using the:
5
6
MODE: change the audio and video
sources
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>
Buttons near the CD/DVD player
iDrive
Station scan/track search
> Change the radio station
Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 13
> Select the track for the CD/DVD player
and certain multimedia devices
>
>
Programmable memory keys, refer to
page 25
Switching on/off
Voice activation system
To switch the entertainment audio output on or
off:
Press knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player.
This symbol on the Control Display indicates
that sound output is switched off.
The sound output is available for approx.
20 minutes after the ignition was switched off.
For sound output, switch the unit back on.
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On/off and tone
Entertainment
3. Select the desired tone setting.
Adjusting volume
Turn knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player until the
desired volume is obtained.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page 13.
Setting tone controls
You can alter various tone settings, e.g. treble
and bass or the speed-dependent volume
increase.
The tone settings are set for all audio sources at
once.
4. To adjust: turn the controller.
5. To store: press the controller.
Equalizer
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
You can set individual sound frequency ranges.
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
Treble, bass, balance, fader
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"Treble": treble adjustment.
3. "Equalizer"
"Bass": bass adjustment.
4. Select the desired setting.
"Balance": left/right volume distribution
"Fader": front/rear volume distribution
Adjustments
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
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On/off and tone
Multi-channel playback, surround
Adjustments
You can choose between stereo and multi-
channel playback, surround.
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired volume setting.
3. "Surround"
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
When surround is activated, multi-channel
playback is simulated when playing an audio
track in stereo.
Resetting tone settings
You can reset all tone settings to the default
setting.
Volume levels
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>
>
"Speed volume": volume is adapted
depending on the speed
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. "Reset"
"PDC": volume of the PDC acoustic signal
relative to the entertainment sound output
"Gong": volume of the acoustic signal, e.g.
for the acoustic Safety Belt Reminder rela-
tive to the entertainment sound output
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>
"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone conversation.
"Loudspeak.": volume of the speaker
during a phone conversation.
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Radio
Entertainment
Radio
1. "Radio"
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
General information
2. "FM" or "AM"
Your radio is designed for reception of the
following stations:
3. Select the desired station.
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FM and AM
HD Radio
Satellite radio
Selecting a station
The selected station is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Changing stations
Turn the controller and press it
or
Press the
direction
button for the corresponding
Press the knob if the sound output is switched
off.
or
Press the buttons on the steering wheel, refer
to page 13.
Selecting a station manually
Station selection via the frequency.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. "Manual"
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Radio
4. Select the frequency: turn the controller.
4. Press the controller for an extended period.
5. Select the desired memory location.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Via programmable memory keys
You can store a station on the programmable
memory keys, refer to page 25.
1. Select a station.
2.
...
button.
Press and hold the desired
To store the station: press the controller for an
extended period.
Renaming a radio station
RDS – Radio Data System
An FM station with changing station names can
be renamed.
In the FM waveband, additional information is
transmitted via RDS. If the reception conditions
are good, the station names are shown on the
Control Display. If the reception is weak or dis-
rupted, it can take some time before the station
names are displayed.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM"
3. Select the desired station.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Rename to:"
Switching the RDS on/off
1. "Radio"
If necessary, wait until the desired name
appears.
2. "FM"
The selected station name is added to the list of
current stations and stored stations.
3. Open "Options".
4. "RDS"
Storing stations
Via iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Select the desired station.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Radio
Entertainment
Displaying additional information
HD Radio™ reception
Many radio stations transmit analog and digital
signals.
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the
artist.
License conditions
1. Select the desired station.
2. Open "Options".
HD radio technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S.
and foreign patents. HD Radio™ and the HD,
HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trade-
marks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
3. "Station info"
Selecting a substation
The symbol indicates that a main station also
broadcasts additional substations. The station
name of the main station ends in HD1. The sta-
tion names of the substations end in HD2, HD3,
etc.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Open "Options".
4. "HD Radio Reception"
1. Select the desired station.
2. Press the controller.
3. Select the substation.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
When reception is poor, the substation is muted
for several seconds.
This symbol is displayed when a station is
being received digitally.
When setting a station that has a digital signal, it
may take several seconds before the station
plays in digital quality.
Presets
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
Instructions for HD stations whose station
name ends with ...HD or ...HD1:
Selecting a station
1. "Radio"
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
2. "Presets"
3. Select the desired station.
Instructions for HD multicast stations whose
station name ends with ...HD2 or ...HD3:
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, interruptions in the
audio signal may occur, which can last for sev-
eral seconds. This depends on the reception.
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Radio
Storing stations
The station currently selected is stored.
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. "Store station"
4. Select the desired memory location.
The list of stored stations is stored for the
remote control currently in use.
You can also store the stations on the program-
mable memory keys, refer to page 25.
Deleting a station
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. Select the desired station.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
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Satellite radio
Entertainment
Satellite radio
Activating channels
Vehicle equipment
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Category"
General information
The channels are offered in fixed packages.
Packages must be activated by telephone.
Navigation bar
4. Select the Unsubscribed Channels
category.
Symbol
Function
Changing list view
Selecting category
Entering channel directly
Time shift
5. Select desired channel.
The telephone number and electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
6. Dial the telephone number to have the
channels activated.
Accessing favorites, selecting
the My Favorites category
Managing favorites
Traffic Jump
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons, refer to page 25.
This telephone number can also be used to
deactivate the channels.
Managing subscription
Clear reception is required for activating and
deactivating channels. Reception is best when
you have an unobstructed view to the sky. The
channel name is displayed in the status line.
Deactivating channels
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
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4. "Manage subscription"
Using direct channel entry
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Set channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and press the controller.
Storing channel
1. "Radio"
The telephone number and electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or a desired category.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
5. Call Sirius to deactivate the channels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to activated channels.
6. Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Via iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select "All channels" or the desired
category.
4. Select desired channel.
7. Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
You can also store the channels on the pro-
grammable memory keys, refer to page 25.
Changing list view
The list view changes each time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
Via the button in the area of the
CD/DVD player
Information about the channel is displayed.
Symbol
Function
Channel name
Artist
Press the
direction.
The next channel is selected.
button for the corresponding
Track
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Satellite radio
Entertainment
Time shift menu
Selecting category
Symbol
Function
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
Go to live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
3.
"Category"
4. Select the desired category.
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
Time shift
Approximately one hour of the channel cur-
rently being listened to is temporarily stored in a
cache memory. Prerequisite: the signal must be
available.
Automatic time shift deactivated/
activated
Automatic time shift
The stored audio track can be played back at a
different time from the live broadcast. If the
cache memory is full, then the older tracks are
recorded over. The cache memory is deleted if
a new channel is selected.
When the function is activated, audio playback
is stopped automatically in the event of:
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Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
Activation of the voice activation system.
Muting.
Accessing Time shift
1. "Radio"
The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Replay - Time shift"
Activating
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
4.
"Replay - Time shift"
"Automatic time shift"
Deactivating
"Automatic time shift"
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>
>
The red arrow indicates the current
playback position.
Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Possible favorites include artist, track,
game, league, and team.
The time difference from the live broadcast
is displayed next to the cache memory bar.
For live transmissions: "live".
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Satellite radio
Storing artist, track, or game
Accessing favorites
If an activated favorite is being played, the
message "Favorite alert!" appears for approx.
20 seconds.
Only current broadcasts can be stored as favor-
ites. The channel information must be available.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
Select
"Favorites" while the alert message
is being displayed.
3. Select "All channels" or the desired
category.
4. Select desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
6. Select artist, track, or game.
Storing league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1. "Radio"
The displayed favorite will be played.
2. "Satellite radio"
If there is no message, the system changes to
the My Favorites category. All of the favorites
currently being broadcast can be selected from
a list.
3.
"Manage favorites"
4. "Add sports information"
Managing favorites
Activating/deactivating favorites
Favorites can be activated or deactivated
globally and individually.
1. "Satellite radio"
5. Select the desired league.
2.
"Manage favorites"
6. Select "Add all teams" or a desired team.
3. Select "Activate alert" or desired favorites.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2.
"Manage favorites"
3. Highlight the favorites you wish to delete.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
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Satellite radio
Entertainment
Traffic Jump
Notes
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region are broadcast at intervals of a few
minutes.
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Under some circumstances, reception may
not be possible, e.g. under certain environ-
mental or topographical conditions. The
satellite radio has no influence on this.
Selecting region
1. "Radio"
>
The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages or near trees, moun-
tains, or other powerful sources of radio
interference.
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump"
5. Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Activating/deactivating Jump
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Jump to:"
As soon as information about the selected
region becomes available, it is broadcast.
A new panel appears in the display.
Cancel Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
Symbol
Meaning
Information will be broadcast
soon.
Information is currently being
broadcast.
Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
Automatic update
About twice a year, Sirius carries out an update
of the names and positions of the channels. The
update occurs automatically and can take
several minutes.
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CD/DVD player
CD/DVD player
Starting playback
Vehicle equipment
A CD/DVD is in the CD/DVD player.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD:
CD/DVD playback
Symbol
Meaning
CD/DVD player
Ejecting a CD/DVD
Inserting a CD/DVD
Press the button next to the CD/DVD player.
The CD/DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the
labeled side facing up. The CD/DVD is drawn in
automatically.
Playback starts automatically if the sound
output is on. For CDs/DVDs with compressed
audio files, it can take several minutes to read in
the data, depending on the directory structure.
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the
button for the appropriate
direction as often as necessary until the desired
track is reached.
Playable formats
CD/DVD player
Selecting a track using iDrive
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DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-
RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD
audio (video part only), DVD video
Audio CDs
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
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CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC,
M4A
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
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4. Select the desired track to begin playback.
Displaying information about the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
Depending on the data, some letters and
numbers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed
correctly.
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>
Artist
Album title
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Number of tracks on the CD/DVD
Track file name
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
Random sequence playback
4. Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
The tracks on the current CD/DVD are played
once in random sequence.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Random"
5. Select a track and press the controller.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files: all the
tracks in the selected directory are played in
random sequence.
Random mode is switched off when the audio
source is changed or the ignition is switched off.
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CD/DVD player
4.
"DVD menu"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the
button for the
corresponding direction.
Video playback
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code of the home region
can be played back; also refer to the information
on your DVD.
5. Start the DVD via the DVD menu.
Code
Region
VCD/SVCD
1
2
USA, Canada
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
Africa
3. Select a CD/DVD with video content.
3
4
Southeast Asia
4.
"Select track"
Australia, Central and South
America, New Zealand
5. Select the desired track.
The CD/DVD is started.
5
6
0
Northwest Asia, North Africa
China
Video menu
All regions
To open the Video menu:
1. Turn the controller during playback.
Starting playback
2. Press the controller when "Back" is
displayed.
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some
market-specific versions, only with the parking
brake engaged or the selector lever of the auto-
matic transmission is in the park position.
The Video menu is displayed:
Symbol
Function
Open the DVD menu
Starting playback
Pause
DVD video
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
Stop
3. Select a DVD with video content.
Next chapter/next track
Previous chapter/previous
track
Fast forward
Reverse
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In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases
every time the controller is pressed. To stop,
start playback.
Subtitles
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained
on the DVD.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
DVD menu
1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the
Video menu.
3. "Subtitles"
4. Select the desired language or "Do not
display subtitles".
2.
"DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display
depends on the contents of the DVD.
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To select menu items: move and press the
controller.
To change to the Video menu: turn the
controller and select "Back".
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; also refer to the information on
your DVD.
Brightness, contrast, color
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
Language
1. Turn the controller during playback.
3. "Display settings"
2. Open "Options".
4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
3. "Audio/language"
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed, and then press the controller.
4. Select the desired language.
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
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Zoom
Notes
Display the video image on the full screen.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
BMW CD/DVD players are officially desig-
nated Class 1 laser products. 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 build-up and can cause
irreparable damage to the device.
3. "Additional options"
4. "Zoom mode"
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. CD singles; other-
wise, the CDs or the adapter might jam and no
longer eject.
Plus
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD
otherwise, the CD/DVD can jam and will no
longer eject.<
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Selecting track
General malfunctions
DVD video:
BMW CD/DVD 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.
1. Turn the controller when the DVD menu is
displayed.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Select title"
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check if it
has been inserted correctly.
5. Select the desired track.
VCD/SVCD:
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensa-
tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and
temporarily prevent playback.
1.
"Select track"
2. Select the desired track.
Camera angle
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
The camera angle depends on the DVD.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this may be due to one of the following
reasons
3. "Additional options"
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
4. "Viewing angle"
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are, for example, inconsis-
tent data-creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or old age of the CD/DVD blank.
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.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the top, with a pen
designed for this purpose.
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Damage
Avoid leaving fingerprints, as well as dust,
scratches or moisture on the CDs/DVDs.
Keep CDs/DVDs in protective sleeves or cases.
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 copy-protected 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 U.S. pat-
ents and the intellectual property of the Macro-
vision Corporation and other manufacturers.
The use of this copy protection must be
approved by Macrovision. Unless otherwise
agreed with Macrovision, media with this pro-
tection may only be used for private purposes.
Copying of this technology is prohibited.
DTS Digital Surround™
Manufactured under license of US
patent numbers: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &
other patents granted and pending in both the
USA and worldwide. DTS and the logo are reg-
istered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and
the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. ©
DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Music collection
Music collection
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 and
6.330.593 as well as other granted or pending
patents. Some services supplied under license
from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent:
6.304.523.
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
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 music
The music tracks from CDs, DVDs and USB
devices can be stored in the music collection in
the vehicle and played from there.
Storing files from CDs/DVDs
CDs/DVDs can only be stored from the CD/DVD
player.
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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.
1. Insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD player.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "CD/DVD"
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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, M4A, and
AAC formats.
4. Select the
player.
symbol for the CD/DVD
5. "Store in vehicle"
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 disc.<
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote®. Gracenote® is the industry
standard in music recognition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
The music collection is displayed.
The tracks are stored and played back in
sequence from the music collection.
Observe the following during the storage
process:
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.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2009
Gracenote. This product and service may prac-
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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.
Storing from a USB device
To store music, a suitable device must be
connected to the USB interface in the glove
compartment.
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Suitable devices: USB mass storage
devices, such as USB flash drives or MP3
players with a USB interface.
Interrupting storage
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
>
Unsuitable devices: USB hard drive, USB
hubs, USB memory card readers with multi-
ple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.
3. "Storing..."
Music from Apple iPods/iPhones can be
played via the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
>
File systems: popular file systems for USB
devices are supported. The format FAT 32
is recommended.
Music from a USB device can be stored
only via the USB interface in the glove
compartment.<
4. "Cancel storing"
1. Connect the USB device to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment.
The storage process is interrupted and can be
continued at any time.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "Music collection"
4. Open "Options".
Continuing the storage process
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
5. "Music data import/export"
6. "Import music (USB)"
3. Select the
player.
symbol for the CD/DVD
4. "Continue storing"
The storing of the CD/DVD continues at the
beginning of the track at which storing 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 service
center.
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7. "Start play"
Playing music
The list of tracks is automatically repeated.
Music search
Restarting the 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.
"New search"
Music search by voice
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Music search"
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page 27.
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
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.
To select a track directly:
{Title …}
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in one command.
4. Select the desired category.
Current playback
The list of tracks that was generated last by the
music search or the album selected last.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Current playback"
5. To select the desired entry:
> Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input.
or
> Select the desired entry from the list.
6. Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, to search for all tracks by a certain
artist, call up that artist only. All of the tracks
by that artist are then displayed.
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4. "Random"
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.
Managing music
Albums
Symbol
Format
Audio CD
Compressed audio files
Renaming an album
1. "CD/Multimedia"
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.
2. "Music collection"
3. Select the desired album.
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"
Depending on the album, the tracks or the
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.
6. Select the letters individually.
Random sequence playback
All tracks of the selection are played back in
random sequence.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
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3. "CD/Multimedia"
Deleting an album
An album cannot be deleted while a track from it
is being played.
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options".
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the desired album.
4. Open "Options".
6. "Music data import/export"
5. "Delete album"
Deleting a track and directory
A track cannot be deleted while it is being
played.
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
it is being played.
7. "Backup music on USB"
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.
Restoring the music collection in the
vehicle
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Free memory"
When storing from the USB device, the
music collection existing in the vehicle is
replaced.<
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Music collection
2. "Music collection"
Backing up the music collection
3. Open "Options".
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB medium. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
4. "Music data import/export"
5. "Restore music from USB"
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup
during a long trip.
Deleting the music collection
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
1. Start the engine.
4. "Delete music collection"
2. Connect the USB medium to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment, refer to
page 115.
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Connecting
Vehicle equipment
Lift up the center armrest.
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
Symbol Meaning
AUX-In connection
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
The AUX-In connection is in the center armrest
USB audio interface
Connect the headphone connection or line-out
connection of the device to the jack plug.
Music interface for smartphones
Bluetooth audio
Playback
1. Connect the audio device, switch it on, and
using the audio device, select a track.
AUX-IN port
2. "CD/Multimedia"
Overview
3. "External devices" if applicable
>
It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the
vehicle speakers.
4.
"AUX front"
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
>
Recommended settings: mid-level toneand
volume settings on the audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting volume
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices" if applicable
3.
"AUX front"
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4. "Volume"
Audio files
Playback of standard audio files is possible:
>
>
>
>
>
MP3
WMA
WAV (PCM)
AAC, M4A
Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS
Connection via the USB audio interface
Lift up the center armrest.
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and then press the controller.
USB audio interface/Music
interface for smartphones
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is out-
put over the vehicle speakers.
1
2
AUX-IN port for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
Options for connecting external
devices
USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
>
Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g. MP3 player,
USB flash drive, or mobile phones that are
supported by the USB audio interface.
Use a flexible adapter cable for the connection.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB
interface 2.
>
Connection via snap-in adapter if the vehi-
cle is equipped with a music interface for
smartphones: Apple iPhone or mobile
phones. Playback may only be possible
when no device is connected to the AUX-IN
port.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is
supported by the USB audio interface.
USB device
To protect the USB interface and USB device
from mechanical damage, connect them with a
flexible adapter cable.
Because of the large number of audio devices
available on the market, an operation via the
vehicle cannot be guaranteed for every audio
device/mobile phone.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface 2.
After initial connection
Ask your BMW center for suitable audio
devices/mobile phones.
Information about all tracks, e.g. artist or music
style and the playlists are imported into the
vehicle. It can take some time, depending on
the USB device and the number of tracks.
File systems
Popular file systems for USB devices are sup-
ported. The format FAT 32 is recommended.
During transmission, the tracks can be
accessed via the file directory.
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Number of tracks
Starting the track search
1. "CD/Multimedia"
The data from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the
vehicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more
than 36,000 tracks are stored, then the data of
existing tracks may be deleted.
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or
4. "Search"
symbol.
5. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre",
"Artist".
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
All entries are displayed in a list.
> Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input. When a letter is entered,
the results are filtered using this letter as
the first letter. If multiple letters are
entered, all results that contain that
sequence are displayed.
Playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or
symbol.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
Playback begins with the first track.
6. Select additional categories if desired.
The CD cover that belongs to the track appears
on the Control Display, possibly after a few
seconds.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist
are to be displayed, call up that artist only.
All of the tracks by that artist are then dis-
played.
Track search
Selection is possible via:
7. "Start play"
>
>
Playback lists
Information: music style, artist; if applicable,
composer, album, track.
Restarting a track search
"New search"
>
Additionally for USB devices: file directory;
if applicable, composer.
Playback lists
Track titles are displayed if they have been
stored in the Latin alphabet.
To open playback lists.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or
4. "Playlists"
symbol.
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Current playback
Video menu
List of tracks currently being played.
Symbol
Format
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Next video file
2. "External devices"
Previous video file
3. Select the or
symbol.
It may be necessary to click the
symbol twice in order to play the
previous video file.
4. "Current playback"
Random play sequence
The current list of tracks is played in random
sequence.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme
environmental conditions, e.g. very high tem-
peratures, refer to the operating instructions of
the audio device.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 Kbit/s,
proper playback cannot always be ensured.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the
button.
Information on connection
>
The connected audio device is supplied
with a max. power of 500 mA if supported
by the device. For this reason, do not con-
nect the device to a charging socket in the
vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possible to
ensure proper playback.
Video playback
Overview
Video playback possible via snap-in adapter.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is
output over the vehicle speakers.
>
>
Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB interface.
Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
Playback
For your own safety, the video image is only dis-
played up to approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and in some
market-specific versions, only with the parking
brake engaged or the selector lever of the auto-
matic transmission is in the park position.
>
>
Do not connect USB hard drives.
Do not use the USB audio interface to
recharge external devices.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
Bluetooth audio
Overview
3. Select the
4. "Video"
symbol.
>
It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
5. Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
Using a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 178.
6. Select the desired video file to begin
playback.
>
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
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>
>
Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
The volume of the sound output depends
on the device. If necessary, change the
volume setting on the device.
>
Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
>
Suitable device. For information, go to
5. To perform other operations on the device,
refer to the owner's manual for the device:
e.g. search for and connect Bluetooth
device or a new device.
>
>
>
Device operational.
Ignition switched on.
Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 189, and in the device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device's display.
>
>
Activating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page 189.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device's display.
Bluetooth presets in the device are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to Owner's Manual for the
device.
You will be prompted by iDrive or the device
to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.
7. Enter the passkey and confirm.
>
A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the
Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for
pairing.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users.<
8. Select desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, e.g. "Audio".
1. "CD/Multimedia"
9. "OK"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. "Add new phone"
If the pairing was successful, the device is
displayed as connected.
symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is
displayed.
If the pairing was not successful: what to do if…,
refer to page 183.
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Connecting a particular device
Playback
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
General information
>
>
>
The display of track information depends on
the device.
Connection is not possible if a data exchange is
currently taking place via a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Operation via the device or iDrive are both
possible.
Prerequisite
Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is
taking place with a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired
devices.
Starting playback
1. Connect device.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices"
4. Select the symbol.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Configure phone"
7. Activate "Audio".
8. "OK"
Connecting a device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
5. Select the desired title from the list.
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
Playback menu
Depending on the device, all functions may not
be available.
Symbol Function
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
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Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Disconnecting an audio connection
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Select the desired device from the list of
connected devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Configure phone"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All other connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
Is the device no longer responding? Switch
the device off and back on again.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. "Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4. Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
Repeat the pairing procedure.
No music can be played.
>
Start the program for playing music files on
the device and if necessary, select a track
via the device.
6. "Remove phone from list"
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
>
>
Music files only play quietly.
Adjust volume settings on the device.
Playback is interrupted by the press of a
button or other messages on the device.
Switch off key tones and other acoustic
signal on the device.
>
>
Playback is interrupted by a phone call or
traffic report and does not automatically
continue.
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 188.
>
Device not supported by vehicle.
Playback is not possible when the mobile
phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and
at the same time via the extended connec-
tivity of the music player in the mobile
phone.
If necessary, perform a software update,
refer to page 184.
>
Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey
on the device and via iDrive.
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Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 183,
and start playback again.
5. "Update software"
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the desired function, please
contact Customer Relations or your BMW
center.
Software update
The vehicle supports various external devices,
depending on the software it is currently using.
A software update can enable the vehicle to
support, for example, new mobile phones or
new external devices.
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed software updates are installed.
Restoring to previous version
Software updates and associated, up-to-date
instructions are available on the web page
The software version can be restored to before
the last software update.
The restoring to the previous version can only
be performed when stopped.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1. "Settings"
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
All of the listed software updates are removed.
Select the desired version to display additional
information.
Note
Updating software by USB
BMW Assist, Office functions, and connected
devices may be temporarily unavailable during a
software update or while restoring to the
previous version. Wait a few minutes until the
functions are available once more.
The software update can only be performed
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB data storage
device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to the
USB audio interface in the center armrest. It
is not possible to perform the update using
the USB interface in the glove compart-
ment.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update"
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