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EnglishEntertainment for your BMW X1 2009-2015
Entertainment
This chapter helps assure your enjoyment when
receiving radio stations and playing CDs, DVDs,
and tracks from the music collection.
Entertainment
Tone
Tone
3. Select the desired tone settings.
Vehicle equipment
This 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 sys‐
tems.
4. To adjust: turn the controller.
5. To store: press the controller.
General information
The sound settings are stored for the remote
control currently in use.
Equalizer
Setting for individual audio frequency ranges.
Treble, bass, balance, and
fader
Adjusting the equalizer
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
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"Treble": treble adjustment.
"Bass": depth adjustment.
3. "Equalizer"
"Balance": left/right volume distribution.
"Fader": front/rear volume distribution.
4. Select the desired setting.
Setting treble, bass, balance, and fader
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
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Adjusting the volume
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
Multi-channel playback,
surround
Choosebetweenstereoandmulti-channelplay‐
back, surround.
3. "Volume settings"
4. Select the desired volume setting.
Setting multi-channel playback,
surround
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Surround"
5. To adjust: turn the controller.
6. To store: press the controller.
Resetting the tone settings
All tone settings can be reset to the default set‐
ting.
When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐
back is simulated when a stereo audio track is
played.
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Reset"
Volume
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"Speed volume": speed-dependent volume
control.
"PDC": volume of the PDC signal compared
to the entertainment sound output.
"Gong": volume of the signal, such as the
safety belt reminder, compared to the en‐
tertainment sound output.
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"Microphone": volume of the microphone
during a phone call.
"Loudspeak.": volume of the loudspeakers
during a phone call.
The following volumes are only stored for the
respective paired telephone: "Microphone",
"Loudspeak.".
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Radio
Radio
Vehicle equipment
AM/FM station
This 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 sys‐
tems.
Selecting a station
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Select the desired station.
Controls
All saved stations are stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Changing the station
Turn the controller and press it
or
1
2
3
4
5
Volume, on/off
Press the button
Change wave band
Change entertainment sources
Change station/track
or
Press the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to
page 12.
Programmable memory buttons
Storing a station
1. "Radio"
Sound output
2. "FM" or "AM"
Switching on/off
When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
Muting
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
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3. Highlight the desired station.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Rename to:"
If necessary, wait for the desired name to be
displayed.
The selected station name is added to the list of
current stations and stored stations.
RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band.
4. Press the controller for an extended period.
5. Select the desired memory location.
Switching the RDS on/off
1. "Radio"
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
2. "FM"
The stations can also be stored on the program‐
mable memory buttons, refer to page 23.
3. Open "Options".
4. "RDS"
Selecting a station manually
Station selection via the frequency.
1. "Radio"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. "Manual"
4. To select the frequency: turn the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
HD Radio™ reception
Many stations broadcast both analog and digital
signals.
License conditions
HD Radio™ technology manufactured under li‐
cense 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.
To store the station: press the controller for an
extended period.
Renaming a station
An FM station with changing station names can
be renamed.
Activating/deactivating digital radio
reception
1. "Radio"
1. "Radio"
2. "FM"
2. "FM" or "AM"
3. Select the desired station.
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3. Open "Options".
Navigation bar overview
4. "HD Radio Reception"
Symbol
Function
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Change the list view.
Select the category.
Direct channel entry
Timeshift
This symbol is displayed in the status line
when the audio signal is digital.
When tuning to a station with a digital signal, it
may take several seconds for the station to be
played back in digital quality.
Open the My Favorites category/
open a favorite.
In areas in which the station is not continuously
received in digital mode, the playback switches
between analog and digital reception. In this
case, switch off digital radio reception.
Manage the favorites.
Traffic Jump
Displaying additional information
The functions of the navigation bar symbols can
also be stored on the programmable memory
buttons, refer to page 23.
Some stations broadcast additional information
on the current track, such as the name of the ar‐
tist.
1. Select the desired station.
2. Open "Options".
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.
3. "Station info"
Selecting a substation
This symbol indicates that a main station also
broadcasts additional substations. The station
name of the main station ends in HD1. Station
names of the substations end in HD2, HD3, etc.
Enabling channels
The Unsubscribed Channels category contains
all disabled channels.
1. Select the desired station.
2. Press the controller.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Select the substation.
3.
"Category"
When reception is poor, the substation is muted.
Satellite radio
General information
The channels are offered in predefined pack‐
ages. The packages must be enabled by tele‐
phone.
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4. Select the Unsubscribed Channels cate‐
gory.
Via the iDrive
1. "Radio"
5. Select the desired channel.
2. "Satellite radio"
The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
3. Select "All channels" or the desired cate‐
gory.
6. Select the phone number to have the chan‐
nel enabled.
4. Select the desired channel.
You can unsubscribe from the channels again
via this phone number.
Via the button on the radio
Press the button.
The next channel is selected.
Unsubscribing from channels
1. "Radio"
Via direct channel entry
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
2. "Satellite radio"
4. "Manage subscription"
3.
"Set channel"
4. Turn the controller until the desired channel
is reached and press the controller.
Storing a channel
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.
5. The phone number and an electronic serial
number, ESN, are displayed.
4. Select the desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
6. Call Sirius to unsubscribe from the chan‐
nels.
Selecting channels
You can only listen to enabled channels.
The selected channel is stored for the remote
control currently in use.
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6. Press the controller again to confirm the
highlighted channel.
is full, the older tracks are overwritten. The buf‐
fer is cleared when a new channel is selected.
Opening the timeshift function
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Replay - Time shift"
7. Select the desired memory location.
The channels are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
The channels can also be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons, refer to page 23.
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The red arrow shows the current playback
position.
Changing the list view
The list view changes every time the first symbol
on the navigation bar is pressed.
The time difference to the live broadcast is
displayed next to the buffer bar.
Information on the channel is displayed.
For live transmissions "live".
Symbol
Meaning
Channel name
Artist
Timeshift menu
Symbol Function
Go to the live broadcast
Track
Playback/pause
Next track
Selecting a category
1. "Radio"
Previous track
Fast forward
Reverse
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
"Category"
4. Select the desired category.
Automatic timeshift deactivated/ac‐
tivated
Timeshift
Approx. one hour of the program being broad‐
cast on the channel currently being listened to
isstoredinabuffer. Prerequisite:thesignalmust
be available.
Automatic timeshift
When the function is activated, audio playback
is stopped automatically in the event of:
The stored audio track can be played with a de‐
lay following the live broadcast. When the buffer
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Incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
Activation of the voice activation system.
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Muting.
4. "Add sports information"
The audio playback then continues with a time
delay.
To activate:
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3.
4.
"Replay - Time shift"
"Automatic time shift"
To deactivate:
"Automatic time shift"
5. Select the league.
6. Select "Add all teams" or the desired team.
Storing favorites
Opening the favorites
Up to 30 favorites can be stored in the favorites
list. Available favorites are artist, track, game,
league, and team.
If an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐
lowing message appears for approx. 20 seconds
"Favorite alert!".
"Favorites"
Storing the artist, track, or game
Select the symbol while the message is shown.
It is only possible to store favorites that are cur‐
rently being broadcast. The channel information
must be available.
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
3. If necessary, open "All channels" or the de‐
sired category.
4. Select the desired channel.
5. Press the controller again.
6. Select the artist, track, or game.
The displayed favorite is played.
If there is no message, the system changes to
the My Favorites category. All favorites currently
being broadcast can be selected from a list.
Storing the league or team
Leagues or teams can be added to the favorites
from a selection list.
Managing the favorites
1. "Radio"
2. "Satellite radio"
Activating/deactivating the favorites
3.
"Manage favorites"
Favorites can be activated and deactivated
globally and individually.
1. "Satellite radio"
2.
"Manage favorites"
3. Select "Activate alert" or the desired favor‐
ites.
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The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
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.
Deleting favorites
1. "Satellite radio"
2.
"Manage favorites"
Notes
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3. Highlight the desired favorite.
4. Open "Options".
Reception may not be available in some sit‐
uations, such as under certain environmen‐
tal or topographic conditions. The satellite
radio has no influence on this.
5. "Delete entry"
Traffic Jump
Traffic and weather information for a selected
region is broadcast every few minutes.
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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.
Selecting a region
1. "Radio"
Stored stations
2. "Satellite radio"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Set jump"
General information
It is possible to store up to 40 stations.
5. Select the desired region.
The region is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
Calling up a station
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
Activating/deactivating the jump
1. "Radio"
3. Select the desired station.
2. "Satellite radio"
Storing a station
3.
"Jump to:"
The station currently selected is stored.
Information for the selected region is broadcast
as soon as it is available.
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. "Store station"
A new panel opens.
Canceling the Traffic Jump: "Cancel".
Symbol Meaning
Information will be broadcast shortly.
Information is currently being broad‐
cast.
Select one of the symbols to deactivate Traffic
Jump.
4. Select the desired memory location.
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The list of stored stations is stored for the re‐
mote control currently in use.
The stations can also be stored on the program‐
mable memory buttons, refer to page 23.
Deleting a station
1. "Radio"
2. "Presets"
3. Select the desired station.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete entry"
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CD/multimedia
Vehicle equipment
CD/DVD
This 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 sys‐
tems.
Playback
Loading the CD/DVD player
Insert the CD/DVD with the printed side up.
Playback begins automatically.
Reading can take a few minutes with com‐
pressed audio files.
Starting playback
A CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player or a
CD is located in the CD changer.
Controls
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Volume, on/off
Eject CD/DVD
CD/DVD drive
Change the entertainment source
Change station/track
Programmable memory buttons
Symbol
...
Meaning
CD/DVD player
CD changer
Sound output
Playable formats
Switching on/off
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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.
When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFF
button on the radio.
Muting
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CD: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA.
When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running: press the ON/OFF button on the
radio.
Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC,
M4A.
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2. Select the desired track to begin playback.
Audio playback
Selecting the track using the button
Press the button for the appropriate di‐
rection as often as necessary until the
desired track is played back.
Selecting the track using the iDrive
Audio CDs
Displaying information on the track
Select the desired track to begin playback.
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.
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Interpret.
Album track.
Number of tracks on the CD/DVD.
File name of track.
1. Select the directory if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
Random playback
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired CD or DVD.
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4. Open "Options".
5. "Random"
Playback
The video image is displayed on the Control Dis‐
play up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h; in
some countries, it is only displayed while the
handbrake is set or the automatic transmission
is in position P.
DVD video
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a DVD with video content.
CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files: all
tracks within the selected directory are played in
random order.
4.
"DVD menu"
Random mode is switched off when the audio
source is changed and the ignition is switched
off.
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
5. Start the DVD via the DVD menu.
Video playback
Country codes
Only DVDs with the code of the home region can
be played back; also refer to the information on
the DVD.
VCD/SVCD
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a CD with video content.
4.
"Select track"
Code Region
5. Select the desired track.
1
2
USA, Canada
Video menu
To open the video menu: turn the controller dur‐
ing playback.
Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐
rica
3
4
Southeast Asia
Press the controller when "Back" is displayed.
Australia, Central and South America,
New Zealand
Symbol
Function
Open DVD menu
Starting playback
Pause
5
6
0
Northwest Asia, North Africa
China
All regions
Stop
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3. "Audio/language"
Symbol
Function
Next chapter
Previous chapter
Fast forward
Reverse
In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐
ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, start
playback.
4. Select the desired language.
Selecting the subtitles
DVD menu
The subtitles that are available depend on the
DVD.
1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the
video menu.
2.
"DVD menu"
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐
pends on the contents of the DVD.
3. "Subtitles"
3. To select menu items: move the controller
and press it.
4. Select the desired language or "Do not
display subtitles".
To change to the video menu: turn the controller
and press it.
DVD/VCD settings
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via
the DVD menu; refer also to the information on
the DVD.
Selecting the language
The languages that are available depend on the
DVD.
Setting the brightness, contrast and color
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Display settings"
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4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"
Selecting the camera angle
The availability of a different camera angle de‐
pends on the DVD and the current DVD track.
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Viewing angle"
5. Select the desired camera angle.
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached and press the controller.
Opening the main menu, back
These functions are not contained on every
DVD. Therefore, they may not be available for
use.
Selecting the zoom
Display the video image on the entire screen.
CD changer
1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Zoom mode"
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is located un‐
der a cover in the side trim on the left side of the
cargo area.
Removing the CD magazine
To fill or empty the CD magazine, remove it from
the CD changer:
Selecting a track
DVD video:
1. Turn the controller when the DVD menu is
displayed.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Select title"
5. Select the desired track.
VCD/SVCD:
1.
"Select track"
1. Push the cover aside, arrow 1.
2. Press the button, arrow 2.
2. Select the desired track.
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The CD magazine is ejected.
Notes
Wait at least 2 seconds before sliding the mag‐
azine back in to ensure that the inserted CDs can
be read in.
CD/DVD player and changer
Do not remove the cover
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are
officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do
not operate if the cover is damaged; otherwise,
severe eye damage can result.◀
Filling/emptying the CD magazine
CDs and DVDs
Use of CDs/DVDs
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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 irrepar‐
able damage to the device.
When filling or emptying the CD magazine, only
touch the CDs at the edge; do not touch the re‐
flective scanning surface.
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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.
Filling:
Insert one CD per compartment with the printed
side up.
Emptying:
Do not use combined CDs/DVDs, e.g., DVD
Plus, as the CDs/DVDs can jam and will no
longer eject.◀
Pull out the desired tray and remove the CD.
Inserting the CD magazine
General malfunctions
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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.
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If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
whether it has been inserted correctly.
Humidity
Push in the CD magazine all the way in the di‐
rection of the arrow, arrow 1, and close the
cover, arrow 2.
High levels of humidity can lead to condensation
on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens, and
temporarily prevent playback.
The CD changer automatically reads in the in‐
serted CDs and is then ready for operation.
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worldwide. DTS and the logo are registered
trademarks&DTSDigitalSurroundandtheDTS
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rights reserved.
Malfunctions involving individual CDs/
DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes:
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Music collection
Storing music
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Possible reasons for malfunctions with self-
recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsistent data
creation or recording processes, or poor
quality or old age of the blank CD/DVD.
General information
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Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with
a pen intended for this purpose.
Music tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB devices
can be stored in the music collection on a hard
disc in the vehicle and played from there.
Damage
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Audio CD: tracks are converted into a com‐
pressed audio format. If available, informa‐
tion on the album, such as the artist, is
stored as well.
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Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and
moisture.
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Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures
over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct
sunlight.
CD/DVD or USB device with compressed
audio files: the entire content of the CD/DVD
or the USB device is stored in the vehicle as
an album. The WMA, MP3, M4A, and AAC
formats are stored. Individual tracks and di‐
rectories can be deleted later, Deleting a
track and directory, refer to page 180.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or
can only be played to a limited extent.
Tracks with DRM copy protection can be
stored but cannot be played back.
Backing up music data
MACROVISION
Regularly back up the music data; other‐
wise, it could be lost if there is a fault on the hard
disc.◀
This product contains copyrighted technology
that is based on multiple registered US patents
and the intellectual property of the Macrovision
Corporation and other manufacturers. The use
of this copy protection must be approved by
Macrovision. Media protected by this product -
unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision - may
only be used for private purposes. Copying of
this technology is prohibited.
Music recognition technology and re‐
lated data are provided by Gracenote®.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music rec‐
ognition technology and related content deliv‐
ery. For more information, please visit
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-2011 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000-2011 Gracenote.
This product and service may practice one or
more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,
DTS Digital Surround™
Manufactured under license under U.S.
Patent Numbers: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & and other
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3. "Storing..."
#6,330,593, and other patents issued or pend‐
ing. Some services supplied under license from
Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.
Storing from a CD/DVD
1. Insert a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD player.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "CD/DVD"
4.
Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.
4. "Cancel storing"
5. "Store in vehicle"
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.
4. "Continue storing"
Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the begin‐
ning of the track at which storage was inter‐
rupted.
The music collection is displayed and the first
track of the CD/DVD is played back. During the
storage process, the tracks are played in se‐
quence.
Album information
Observe the following during the storage proc‐
ess:
During storage, information such as the name of
the artist is stored with the track, if this informa‐
tion is available in the vehicle database or on the
CD.
Do not switch to the CD/DVD player and do not
remove the CD/DVD from the CD/DVD player as
this will interrupt the storage process. You can
switch to the other audio sources without inter‐
rupting the storage process. Tracks from the
current CD/DVD that have already been stored
can be called up.
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.
Interrupting storage
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
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Suitable devices: USB mass storage devi‐
ces, suchasUSBflashdrivesorMP3players
with a USB interface.
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Unsuitable devices: USB hard drives, USB
hubs, USB memory card readers with mul‐
tiple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone. Music from
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CD/multimedia
the Apple iPod/iPhone can be played via the
USB audio interface in the center armrest.
3. "Music search"
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File systems: standard file systems for USB
devices are supported. The FAT 32 format
is recommended.
1. Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐
face in the glove compartment, refer to
page 120.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "Music collection"
4. Open "Options".
4. Select the desired category.
5. "Music data import/export"
6. "Import music (USB)"
5. Select the desired entry.
▷
Select "A-Z search", refer to page 23,
and input the desired entry.
▷
Select the desired entry from the list.
Playing music
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,
refer to page 179.
6. Select other categories if you wish.
The tracks found are listed in alphabetical
order.
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.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
7. "Start play"
The list of tracks is repeated automatically.
Restarting the music search
"New search"
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Music search by voice
Albums
Instructions for voice activation system, refer to
page 25.
All stored albums, listed in order of their storage
dates.
Symbol
Format
1.
Press the button on the steering
Audio CD
wheel.
2. ›Music search‹
Compressed audio files
3. Open the desired category, e. g., ›Select
artist‹.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
4. Say the desired entry in the list.
5. Select other categories if you wish.
To select a track directly: ›Title ...‹
2. "Music collection"
3. Select the desired album.
Depending on the album, the tracks or the
subdirectories of the album are displayed.
The first track is played automatically, if pos‐
sible.
Say the voice command and the name of the
desired track in a single command.
Current playback
The list of tracks that was generated last by the
music search, or the album that was selected
last.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Current playback"
4. Change directories if needed to select
tracks.
To go up a level in the directory: move the
controller to the left.
Random playback
All tracks of the selection are played back in ran‐
dom order.
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
Top 50
The 50 most frequently played tracks.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. "Top 50"
4. Select the desired track, if necessary.
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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 desired album.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete album"
Deleting a track and directory
A track cannot be deleted while it is being
played.
Managing music
Albums
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
that directory is being played.
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 not available, it can be changed later if
desired.
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the directory or track.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete folder" or "Delete track"
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the desired album.
4. Open "Options".
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
5. "Rename album"
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Free memory"
Music collection
Backing up the music collection
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB device. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
6. Select the letters individually.
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
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Therefore, it is best to perform the backup dur‐
ing a long trip.
Deleting the music collection
1. "CD/Multimedia"
1. Starting the engine.
2. "Music collection"
2. Connect the USB device to the USB inter‐
face in the glove compartment, refer to
page 120.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete music collection"
3. "CD/Multimedia"
External devices
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options".
At a glance
6. "Music data import/export"
Symbol Meaning
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
Music interface for smartphones
Bluetooth audio
AUX-IN port
At a glance
7. "Backup music on USB"
▷
For connecting audio devices, e.g., MP3
player. The sound is output on the vehicle
loudspeakers.
▷
Recommendation: use medium tone and
volume settings on the audio device. The
tone depends on the quality of the audio
files.
Connecting
Storing the music collection in the vehicle
When storing from the USB device, the existing
music collection in the vehicle is replaced.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Music data import/export"
5. "Restore music from USB"
The AUX-IN port is in the center console.
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Connect the headphone connector or line-out
connector of the device to the AUX-IN port.
Connectors for external devices
▷
Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e.g., MP3 play‐
ers, USB flash drives, or mobile phones that
are supported by the USB audio interface.
Playback
1. Connect the audio device, switch it on and
select a track on the audio device.
▷
Connection via snap-in adapter, refer to
page 202, when equipped with the music
interface for smartphones: Apple iPhone or
mobile phones.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. If necessary, "External devices"
4.
"AUX front"
Playback is only possible if no audio device
is connected to the analog AUX-IN port.
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Due to the large number of different audio devi‐
ces available on the market, it cannot be ensured
that every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐
ble on the vehicle.
Volume
The volume of the sound output is dependent
on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐
edly from the volume of the other audio sources,
it is advisable to adjust the volumes.
Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐
vices/mobile phones.
Adjusting the volume
Audio files
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Standard audio files can be played back:
2. If necessary, "External devices"
▷
▷
▷
▷
▷
MP3.
3.
"AUX front"
WMA.
4. "Volume"
WAV (PCM).
AAC, M4A.
Playback lists: M3U, WPL, PLS.
File system
Standard file systems for USB devices are sup‐
ported. The FAT 32 format is recommended.
Connecting
5. Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and press the controller.
USB audio interface/music interface for
smartphones
At a glance
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive.The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
TheUSBaudiointerfaceisinthecenterconsole.
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Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USB
audio interface
3. Select the or
symbol.
Connect using a flexible adapter cable.
Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB in‐
terface.
The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐
ported by the USB audio interface.
Connection of a USB device via the USB
audio interface
The playback starts with the first track.
Connect using a flexible adapter cable to protect
the USB audio interface and the USB device
against physical damage.
The CD cover belonging to the track may appear
on the Control Display after several seconds.
Connect the USB device to the USB interface.
Track search
After connecting for the first time
Selection is possible via:
Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type
of music, as well as playback lists are transmit‐
ted into the vehicle. This may take some time,
depending on the USB device and the number
of tracks.
▷
▷
Playback lists.
Information: type of music, artist, and, if
available, composer, album, track.
▷
Additionally for USB devices: file directory,
composer.
During transmission, the tracks can be called up
via the file directory.
Tracks are displayed if they have been saved in
the Latin alphabet.
Number of tracks
Starting the track search
1. "CD/Multimedia"
Information from up to four USB devices or for
approx. 36,000 tracks can be stored in the ve‐
hicle. If a fifth device is connected or if more than
36,000 tracks are stored, information on exist‐
ing tracks may be deleted.
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or
4. "Search"
symbol.
5. Select the desired category, e.g., "Genre" or
"Artist".
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Man‐
agement (DRM) cannot be played.
All entries are displayed in a list.
▷
Open "A-Z search" and input the de‐
sired entry. 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"
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Select the desired entry from the list.
3. Open "Options".
4. "Random"
Fast forward/reverse
Press and hold the button.
Video playback
At a glance
6. Select other categories if you wish.
Video playback via snap-in adapter is possible.
They can be operated via iDrive. The sound is
output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
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.
Playback
The video image is displayed on the front Con‐
trol Display up to a speed of approx.
7. "Start play"
2 mph/3 km/h; in some countries, it is only dis‐
played if the handbrake is set or if the automatic
transmission is in position P.
Restarting a track search
"New search"
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
Playback lists
Calling up playback lists.
3.
4.
Select the symbol.
"Video"
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
5. Select the directory if necessary.
3. Select the or
4. "Playlists"
symbol.
To go up a level in the directory: move the
controller to the left.
6. Select the desired video file to begin play‐
back.
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
Video menu
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
Symbol Function
Next video file
3. Select the or
symbol.
4.
"Current playback"
Previous video file
Double-click on an icon to play back
previous video file.
Random playback
The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐
dom order.
Notes
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐
vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
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peratures; refer to the audio device operating
instructions.
▷
▷
The ignition is switched on.
Bluetooth is activated on the vehicle, refer to
page 193, and on the device.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in each case.
▷
Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
device, such as for a connection without
confirmation or visibility; refer to the device
operating instructions.
Information on connection
▷
The connected audio device is supplied with
a max. power of 500 mA if supported by the
device. Therefore, do not additionally con‐
nect the device to a socket in the vehicle;
otherwise, playback may be compromised.
▷
A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits is defined as the Bluetooth pass‐
key. It is only required once for pairing.
Pairing and connecting
▷
▷
Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.
Pairing a device
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the device while the vehicle is stationary.◀
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 re‐
charge external devices.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".
4. "Add new phone"
Bluetooth audio
At a glance
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.
▷
Musicfilesonexternaldevicessuchasaudio
devices or mobile phones can be played
back via Bluetooth.
Use of a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page 194.
▷
▷
▷
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
The volume of the sound output is depend‐
ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the
volume on the device.
5. Perform additional steps on the device, refer
to the device operating instructions: for in‐
stance, search for or connect the Bluetooth
device or a new device.
▷
Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device display.
Requirements
▷
The device is suitable. Information at
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device display.
▷
The device is ready for operation.
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You are prompted by the iDrive or device to
enter the same Bluetooth passkey.
Requirements
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired devi‐
ces.
7. Enter the passkey and confirm.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
5. Open "Options".
6. "Configure phone"
7. Activate "Audio".
8. "OK"
8. Select the desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, for instance
"Audio".
9. "OK"
Connecting the device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".
4. Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
If pairing was successful, the device is displayed
as connected.
White symbol : the device is active as an audio
source.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer
to page 187.
White symbol : the device is active as an audio
source.
Connecting a specific device
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.
Playback
Connecting is not possible when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via Blue‐
tooth.
General information
▷
The display of music track information de‐
pends on the device.
▷
Operation can takes place on the device or
iDrive.
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▷
Playback is interrupted when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth.
Unpairing a device
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".
4. Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.
5. Open "Options".
Starting playback
1. Connect the device.
2. "CD/Multimedia"
3. "External devices"
6. "Remove phone from list"
4.
Select the symbol.
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found at
5. Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐
essary.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 192.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
Playback menu
Depending on the particular device, some of the
functions may not be available.
▷
Perform a software update, refer to
page 188, if needed.
Symbol Function
Next track
The device could not be paired or connected.
▷
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device and via iDrive.
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
▷
▷
Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Previous music track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or vehicle? Delete connections
with other devices if necessary.
Disconnecting the audio connection
1. "CD/Multimedia"
▷
▷
Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining battery
life? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-
in adapter or via a charging cable.
2. "Bluetooth® (audio)"
3. Highlight the desired device.
4. Open "Options".
Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one device can be connected
to the vehicle. Unpair the connected device
5. "Configure phone"
6. "Audio"
7. "OK"
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from the vehicle and pair and connect only
one device.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
▷
▷
The device no longer reacts? Switch the de‐
vice off and on again.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Repeat the pairing procedure.
Music cannot be played back.
Select desired version to display additional in‐
formation.
▷
Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.
▷
Switch the radio on and off again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
Adjust the volume settings on the device.
▷
1. Store the file for the software-update in the
main director of a USB flash drive.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are pressed
or by other messages on the device.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB audio
interface in the center console. An update
via the USB interface in the glove compart‐
ment is not possible.
▷
Switch off the button tones and other signal
tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automatically.
3. "Settings"
▷
Switch the radio on and off again.
4. "Software update"
5. "Update software"
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth Audio while it is also
connected via the USB interface or the snap-in
adapter.
▷
Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page 187, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, please
contact the hotline or service center.
6. "Start update"
Software Update
7. "OK"
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version. With
a software update, the vehicle can support new
mobile phones or new external device, for ex‐
ample.
All listed software updates are installed.
Restoring the previous version
The software version prior to the last software
update can be restored.
▷
USB.
The previous version can only be restored when
the vehicle is stationary.
Software updates and related current infor‐
mation is available at ‐
date.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
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3. "Restore previous version"
4. "OK" Double-click.
All listed software updates are removed.
Note
While the software is being updated or a previ‐
ous version is being restored, BMW Assist, Of‐
fice functions, and the connected devices are
temporarily unavailable. Wait several minutes
for the functions to become available again.
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