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EnglishEntertainment for your BMW 3 Series 2006-2013
Entertainment
Operation of the radio, CD equipment and
external audio devices as well as their tone
settings are described in this chapter.
On/off and tone
The following audio and video sources share
the same control elements and adjustments:
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5
6
FM/AM: change the radio station wave-
band
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>
>
>
>
Radio
MODE: change the audio and video
sources
CD/DVD player
Station scan/track search
CD changer*
> Change the radio station
Video*
> Select the track for the CD/DVD player,
CD changer and certain multimedia
devices
External devices, e.g. MP3 player
Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled
using the:
Switching on/off
To switch the entertainment audio output on or
off:
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>
>
Buttons near the CD/DVD player
iDrive
Press button 1 next to the CD/DVD player.
Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 10
This symbol on the Control Display indicates
that sound output is switched off.
>
>
Programmable memory keys, refer to
page 20
The sound output is available for approx.
20 minutes after the ignition was switched off.
For sound output, switch the unit back on.
Voice activation system
Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD
player
Adjusting volume
Turn button 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 10.
Tone control
You can alter various tone settings, e.g. treble
and bass or the speed-dependent volume
increase.
The tone settings are applied to all audio
sources.
1
Sound output for entertainment on/off, vol-
ume
> Press: switch on/off
When you switch on the unit, the last set
radio station or track is played.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
> Turn: adjusting the volume
Eject the CD/DVD
2
3
Treble, bass, balance, fader
CD/DVD drive*
>
"Balance": left/right volume distribution
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>
"Fader": front/rear volume distribution
6. To store: press the controller.
Adjustments
Multi-channel playback, surround*
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
You can choose between stereo and multi-
channel playback, surround.
2. "Tone"
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. "L7 Surround"
3. Select the desired tone setting.
Multi-channel playback, surround, is simulated
when playing back an audio track in stereo.
Surround is automatically activated or deacti-
vated, depending on the audio track selected.
LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered
trade marks of Lexicon, Inc., a company of the
Harman International Group.
4. To adjust: turn the controller.
5. To store: press the controller.
Volume
>
>
>
"Speed volume": adjustment of the output
volume depending on the driving speed
Equalizer*
You can set individual sound frequency ranges.
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
"PDC"*: volume of the PDC signal tone rel-
ative to the entertainment sound output
"Gong": volume of the signal tone, e.g. for
the "Fasten safety belts" reminder, relative
to the entertainment sound output
3. "Equalizer"
4. Select the desired setting.
Adjustments
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. "Volume settings"
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
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4. Select the desired volume setting.
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
Resetting tone settings
You can reset all tone settings to the default
setting.
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings".
2. "Tone"
3. "Reset"
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Radio
Your radio is designed for reception of the fol-
lowing stations:
The selected station is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
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>
>
FM and AM
HD Radio*
Changing stations
Turn the controller and press it
or
Satellite radio*
press the button for the corresponding
direction
Selecting a station
or
press the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 10.
Selecting a station manually
Station selection using the frequency.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. "Manual"
Press the button if the sound output is switched
off.
4. Select the frequency: turn the controller.
1. "Radio"
To store the station: press the controller for an
extended period.
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Select the desired station.
Storing stations
Via iDrive
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
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3. Select the desired station.
4. "RDS"
4. Press the controller for an extended period.
5. Select the desired memory location.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
HD Radio*
Via programmable memory keys
Many stations broadcast both analog and digi-
tal signals. If a digital radio network is available,
these stations can be received digitally and thus
with better sound quality.
You can store a station on the programmable
memory keys, refer to page 20.
1. Select a station.
License conditions
2.
...
Press the desired button
HD Radio™ technology is manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and For-
eign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD
Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiq-
uity Digital Corp.
for a longer period.
Radio Data System RDS*
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. Where reception is poor or in
the event of interference, it may take some time
before the station names appear in the display.
Switching digital radio reception on/off
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Open "Options".
4. "HD Radio"
Switching the RDS on/off
1. "Radio"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
2. "FM"
This symbol is displayed when a station is
received digitally.
3. Open "Options".
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, playback switches
between analog and digital reception. Any time
shift between these two broadcasts can lead to
repetitions or interruptions in the output. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
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Displaying additional information
Deleting a station
1. "Radio"
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the
artist.
2. "Presets"
3. Select the desired station.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
1. Select the desired station.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Station info"
Selecting a substation
1. Select the desired station.
2. Press the controller.
3. Select the substation.
Presets
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
Calling up a station
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. Select the desired station.
Storing a station
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 20.
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Satellite radio*
3.
"Categories"
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack-
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele-
phone.
Navigation bar overview
Symbol
Function
Changing the list view
Selecting a category
Direct channel entry
Timeshift
4. Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate-
gory.
5. Select the desired channel.
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
Opening the favorites, opening
the My Favorites category
6. Select the phone number to have the chan-
nel enabled.
Managing the favorites
Traffic Jump
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons, refer to page 20.
Managing a subscription
To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the
channels, you must have reception. It is usually
at its best when you have an unobstructed view
of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the
status line.
You can also unsubscribe from the channels via
this phone number.
Unsubscribing from channels
1. "Radio"
Enabling the channels
2. "Satellite radio"
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
3. Open "Options".
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
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4. "Manage subscription"
Via direct channel entry
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Select channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1. "Radio"
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
2. "Satellite radio"
3. If necessary, open "All Channels" or the
desired category.
5. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan-
nels.
4. Select the desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
Selecting a channel
You can only listen to enabled 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 cate-
gory.
4. Select the 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 20.
Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first sym-
bol on the navigation bar is pressed.
Via the button in the area of the CD/
DVD player
Information on the channel is displayed.
Press the button for the corresponding
direction.
The next channel is selected.
Symbol
Function
Channel name
Artist
Track
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Timeshift menu
Selecting a category
Symbol
Function
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
Go to the live broadcast
Playback/pause
Next track
3.
"Categories"
4. Select the desired category.
Previous track
Fast forward
Timeshift
Reverse
Approx. one hour of the program being broad-
cast on the channel currently being listened to
is stored in a buffer. The signal must be avail-
able. The stored audio track can be played with
a delay following the live broadcast. When the
buffer is full, the older tracks are overwritten.
The buffer is cleared when a new channel is
selected.
Storing favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Available favorites are artist, track, game,
league and team.
Storing the artist, track or game
Opening the timeshift function
1. "Radio"
It is only possible to store favorites that are cur-
rently being broadcast. The channel informa-
tion must be available.
2. "Satellite radio"
1. "Radio"
3. Open "Options".
2. "Satellite radio"
4.
"Replay - Time Shift"
A new panel opens.
3. If necessary, select "All Channels" or the
desired category.
4. Select the desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
6. Select the artist, track or game.
Storing the league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
1. "Radio"
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>
>
The red arrow shows the current playback
position.
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Manage favorites"
The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.
If playback is live, "live" is displayed next to
the buffer bar.
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4. "Add sports information"
3. Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor-
ite.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2.
"Manage favorites"
3. Highlight the desired favorite.
4. Open "Options".
5. Select the desired league.
5. "Delete entry"
6. Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
Opening the favorites
When an activated favorite is playing, the fol-
lowing message appears for approx.
20 seconds: "Playing favorite!".
Selecting a region
1. "Radio"
Select "Favorites" while the message is
being displayed.
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set Jump"
5. Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Activating/deactivating the jump
1. "Radio"
The displayed favorite is played.
2. "Satellite radio"
If there is no message, the system changes to
the My Favorites category. All favorites cur-
rently being broadcast can be selected from a
list.
3.
"Jump to:"
Information for the selected region is broadcast
as soon as it is available.
A new panel opens.
Canceling the Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
Managing the favorites
Symbol
Meaning
Activating/deactivating the favorites
Information will be broadcast
shortly.
Favorites can be activated and deactivated glo-
bally and individually.
Information is currently being
broadcast.
1. "Satellite radio"
2.
"Manage favorites"
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Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
Automatic update
About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of
the channel names and positions. The update
takes place automatically and may take several
minutes.
Notes
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Reception may not be available in some sit-
uations, such as under certain environmen-
tal or topographic conditions. The satellite
radio cannot influence this.
>
The signal may not be available in tunnels or
underground garages, next to tall buildings
or near trees, mountains or other powerful
sources of radio interference.
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CD/DVD player and CD changer*
To start playback if a CD is already located in
the player or changer:
CD/DVD playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Inserting a CD/DVD
Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the
labeled side facing up. The CD/DVD is drawn in
automatically.
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD:
Playback starts automatically if the sound out-
put is on. For CDs/DVDs with compressed
audio files, it can take several minutes to read in
the data, depending on the directory structure.
Playable formats
CD/DVD player
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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
Ejecting a CD/DVD
>
>
CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA,
VCD, SVCD
Press the button next to the CD/DVD player.
The CD/DVD emerges slightly from the drive.
Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC
Symbol
Function
CD changer*
CD/DVD player
CD changer
>
CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA
Starting playback
Via iDrive
Audio playback
Fill the CD/DVD magazine and insert it, refer to
page 159.
Selecting a track using the button
Press the button for the appropriate
direction as often as necessary until the desired
track is reached.
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5. Select a track and press the controller.
Selecting a track using iDrive
Audio CDs
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
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 num-
bers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed cor-
rectly.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
>
>
>
>
Artist
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
Album title
4. Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
Number of tracks on the CD/DVD
Track file name
Random play sequence
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".
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5. "Random"
Starting 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 applied.
DVD video
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a DVD with video content.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files: the
directories and the tracks contained therein are
played back in random sequence.
4.
"DVD menu"
Random mode is switched off when the audio
source is changed or the ignition is switched off.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
Automatic repeat*
5. Start the DVD via the DVD menu.
Selected tracks, directories or CDs/DVDs are
repeated automatically.
VCD/SVCD
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
Video playback*
3. Select a CD/DVD with video content.
Country codes
4.
"Select track"
Only DVDs with the code of the home region
can be played back; also refer to the information
on your DVD.
Code
Region
1
2
USA, Canada
Japan, Europe, Middle East, South
Africa
3
4
Southeast Asia
Australia, Central and South Amer-
ica, New Zealand
5. Select the desired track.
The CD/DVD is started.
5
6
0
Northwest Asia, North Africa
China
All regions
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3. "Audio/language"
Video menu
To open the Video menu:
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Press the controller when "Back" is dis-
played.
The Video menu is displayed:
Symbol
Function
Open the DVD menu*
Starting playback
Pause
4. Select the desired language.
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
Stop
Next chapter/next track
Subtitles*
Previous chapter/previous
track
Subtitles can be selected if they are contained
on the DVD.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
Fast forward
Reverse
3. "Subtitles"
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases
every time the controller is pressed. To stop,
start playback.
4. Select the desired language or "Do not dis-
play subtitles".
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.
Brightness, contrast, color
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
To change to the Video menu: turn the con-
troller and select "Back".
DVD/VCD settings
3. "Display settings"
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".
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4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Viewing angle"
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.
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is displayed, and then press the controller.
CD changer*
Zoom
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is behind the
left side panel in the cargo area.
Display the video image on the full screen.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
Sedan
3. "Additional options"
4. "Zoom mode"
Sports Wagon
Selecting track
DVD video:
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Select title"
5. Select the desired track.
VCD/SVCD:
Removing the CD magazine
To insert or remove CDs from the CD magazine,
you must first remove it from the CD changer:
1.
"Select track"
2. Select the desired track.
Camera angle*
The camera angle depends on the DVD.
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Inserting the CD magazine
1. Push the cover to one side, arrow 1.
Insert the CD magazine all the way in the direc-
tion of arrow 1 and close the cover, arrow 2.
2. Press the button, arrow 2.
The CD magazine is ejected.
The CD changer automatically reads in the
loaded CDs and is then ready for operation.
Push the magazine back in after at least
2 seconds have passed so that the inserted
CDs can be read in again.
Notes
Inserting/removing CDs from the CD
magazine
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 build-up and can cause
irreparable 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. CD singles; other-
wise, the CDs or the adapter might jam and no
longer eject.
When loading CDs into or removing them from
the CD magazine, hold them at their edges and
do not touch the reflective signal-sensing area.
Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVDPlus
otherwise, the CD/DVD can jam and will no
longer eject.<
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Inserting CDs:
Insert one CD per compartment with the
labeled side up.
Removing CDs:
Pull out the desired compartment and take out
the CD.
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 if 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.
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Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this may be due to one of the following
reasons.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
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.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the top, with a pen
designed for this purpose.
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.
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Music collection
Storing files from CDs/DVDs
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.
CDs/DVDs can only be stored from the CD/
DVD player.
1. Insert a CD/DVD into the CD/DVD player.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
>
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.
3. "CD/DVD"
4.
Select the symbol for the CD/DVD
player.
>
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, and AAC
formats.
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 drive.<
The music collection is displayed.
The tracks are stored and played back in
sequence from the music collection.
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Observe the following during the storage pro-
cess:
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.
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.
Gracenote®. Gracenote® is the industry stan-
dard in music recognition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000-2009 Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000-2009
Gracenote. This product and service may prac-
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; #6,330,593; and other patents
issued or pending. Some services supplied
under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.
Patent: #6,304,523.
Interrupting storage
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trade-
marks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the "Powered by Gracenote"
logo are trademarks of Gracenote.
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3. "Storing..."
1. Connect the USB device to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "Music collection"
4. Open "Options".
5. "Music data import/export"
6. "Import music (USB)"
4. "Cancel storing"
The storage process is interrupted and can be
continued at any time.
Continuing the storage process
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3.
Select the symbol for the CD/DVD
player.
Playing music
4. "Continue storing"
Music search
Storage of the CD continues at the beginning of
the track at which storage was interrupted.
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.
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.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Music search"
To update the database, contact your service
center.
Storing from a USB device
To store music, a suitable device must be con-
nected to the USB interface in the glove com-
partment.
>
Suitable devices: USB mass storage
devices, such as USB flash drives or MP3
players with a USB interface.
>
Unsuitable devices: USB hard drive, USB
hubs, USB memory card readers with multi-
ple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone.
Music from a USB device can be stored
only via the USB interface in the glove
compartment.<
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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. "Current playback"
5. To select the desired entry:
> Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired entry.
or
2. Select the desired track, if necessary.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
Top 50
6. Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
List of the 50 most frequently played tracks.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
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.
2. "Music collection"
3. "Top 50"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
7. "Start play"
Albums
All stored albums, listed in order of their storage
dates. Symbols indicate the format.
Restarting the music search
"New search"
Symbol
Format
Music search by voice*
Audio CD
For instructions on the voice activation system,
refer to page 22.
Compressed audio files
1. Press the
button on the steering wheel.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. {Music search}
2. "Music collection"
3. Select the desired album.
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 sentence.
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Depending on the album, the tracks or the
subdirectories of the album are displayed.
The first track is played automatically, if
possible.
5. "Rename album"
4. To select tracks, change directories if
needed. To go up one level in the directory,
move the controller to the left.
Random play sequence
All tracks of the selection are played back in
random order.
6. Select the letters individually.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Deleting an album
An album cannot be deleted while a track from
that album is being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the album.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete album"
Deleting a track or directory
A track cannot be deleted while it is being
played back.
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
that directory is being played back.
Managing music
Albums
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the directory or track.
4. Open "Options".
Renaming an album
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.
5. "Delete folder" or "Delete track".
An album cannot be renamed while a track from
that album is being played.
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the album.
4. Open "Options".
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Free memory"
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3. Open "Options".
Music collection
4. "Music data import/export"
5. "Restore music from USB"
Backing up the music collection
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB medium. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
Deleting the music collection
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur-
ing a long trip.
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete music collection"
1. Start the engine.
2. Connect the USB device to the USB inter-
face in the glove compartment.
3. "CD/Multimedia"
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options".
6. "Music data import/export"
7. "Backup music on USB"
Restoring the music collection in the
vehicle
When storing from the USB device, the
music collection existing in the vehicle is
replaced.<
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
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External devices
3.
"AUX front"
AUX-IN port
4. "Volume"
You can connect an external audio device, for
instance an MP3 player, and play audio tracks
over the car's loudspeaker system. You can
adjust the tone using iDrive.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
USB audio interface*/
extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone*
It is possible to connect external audio devices/
mobile phones. They can be operated via iDrive.
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
To play audio tracks over the car's loudspeaker
system, connect the headset or line-out port of
the external device to the AUX-IN port.
Starting audio playback
Options for connecting external
devices
Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track. Operate the system on the audio
device.
>
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 inter-
face.
Via iDrive
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. If applicable, "External devices"
>
Connection via snap-in adapter*, refer to
page 184, when equipped with additional
connection of music player in the mobile
phone: Apple iPhone/mobile phones. Play-
back is possible only if no audio device/
mobile phone is connected to the USB
audio interface.
3.
"AUX front"
Adjusting the 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.
Due to the large number of different audio
devices/mobile phones available on the market,
it cannot be ensured that every audio device/
mobile phone is operable on the vehicle.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. If applicable, "External devices"
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Ask about suitable audio devices/mobile
phones at your BMW center.
take some time. The duration depends on the
USB device and the number of tracks.
During transmission, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory.
Audio files
Standard audio formats, e.g. MP3, WMA, WAV
(PCM) and AAC, and playlists in the M3U format
can be played.
Information from up to four USB devices can be
stored in the vehicle, or a total of about
16,000 tracks.
If a fifth USB device is connected or if more than
16,000 tracks are stored, information on exist-
ing tracks may be deleted.
Connecting via USB audio interface
Lift up the center armrest.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
Starting audio playback
If the audio device has a device name, the name
is displayed.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
1
2
AUX-IN port for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm
3.
Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
USB interface
Apple iPod/iPhone
To connect the device, use the special cable
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone, available
from your BMW center. The cable adapter is
required for a flawless connection.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone with the AUX-
IN port and USB interface 1 using the cable
adapter for the Apple iPod/iPhone.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup-
ported by the USB audio interface.
Playback begins with the first track. When an
Apple iPhone is connected via the snap-in
adapter and an audio device is connected to the
AUX-IN port at the same time, the audio signal
of the AUX-IN port is played.
USB device
When connecting the device use a flexi-
ble adapter cable, to protect the USB
interface and your USB device against physical
damage.<
Information about the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
Connect the USB device to connector 2, using
a flexible adapter cable.
>
>
>
>
Artist
Album title
After the device is connected for the first time,
the information on all tracks (e.g. artist, type of
music) and the playlists are transferred from the
USB device to the vehicle. This procedure may
Number of tracks
Track file name
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Track search
Restarting a track search
You can call up the tracks using the playlists
and information. With USB devices you can also
call up tracks using the file directory.
"New search"
Playback lists
Selection is possible via:
To open playback lists.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
>
>
Playback lists
Information: type of music, artist, album,
title
3. Select the
4. "Playlists"
symbol.
>
Additionally for USB devices: file directory,
composer
Track titles are displayed if they have been
stored in the Latin alphabet.
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Starting the track search
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the
symbol.
2. "External devices"
4. "Current playback"
3.
Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
Random play sequence
4. Select the desired category, "Genre", "Art-
ist".
You can play the tracks in the selected list in
random order, e.g. all tracks of a single artist.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button for the corre-
sponding direction.
All entries are displayed in a list. The "A-Z
search" can be used to find specific entries.
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to
extreme environmental conditions, e.g.
very high temperatures, refer to the operating
instructions of the audio device. Otherwise, the
audio device may become damaged, which
could compromise safety while driving.<
> Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired entry.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
5. Select additional categories if desired.
The tracks found are listed. Not all catego-
ries 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.
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 every case.
6. "Start play"
Notes on connecting
>
The connected audio device is supplied
with a maximum current of 500 mA, if the
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device supports this. Therefore, do not con-
nect the device to the power socket in the
vehicle.
>
>
Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
>
>
Do not connect USB hard drives.
Do not use the USB audio interface to
charge external devices.
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