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© 2001 BMW AG
Munich, Germany
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with the express written authorization of
BMW AG, Munich.
Order No. 01 41 0 155 848
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Overview
Radio Pass 7
Settings
Settings
Reception
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4nThe car radio at a glance
Overview
12 Station keys for
3 Ejecting the compact disc 24
> Radio 20
4 Indicator lamp for anti-theft > CD changer 30
protection
13 Display (display for reception range/
5 Reception ranges/AM and FM memory level, radio station for RDS
memory levels 16, 20 stations, program, frequency, CD
and CD changer functions, sound
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6 Scanning
> Station 18 setting and clock display)
> CD track 31 14 Setting values
7 Audio source, changeover to > Speed-dependent volume
> Radio 24 control 10
> CD changer* 22 > Sound quality 12
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> CD 22 15 Note symbol
8 Station/Track scan > Speed-dependent volume
> Selecting the station 16, 17 control 10
> Music track scan > Sound quality adjustment 12
CD 25 16 Clock symbol
CD changer 30 > Displaying/hiding time 13
9 Manual station selection 16
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10 Display of function key (display for
RDS, program type and random
order of music tracks)
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6nCare instructions
Cleaning the unit Handling CDs
For cleaning, use a clean cloth which CDs have a protective coating on both
has been moistened slightly with water. sides. In spite of this, take the following
precautions:
Do not use chemicals or house- > Always hold CDs at the outer edge,
hold cleansers. Keep all types of and avoid fingerprints or dust,
liquids and fluids away from this unit. scratches or moisture on the reflec-
Otherwise, surfaces or electrical tive scanning side of the CD
components could be damaged. < > Do not write on CDs or affix labels to
them
> If necessary, wipe the reflective
(signal) side of the CD with a suitable
cleaning cloth (commercialy avail-
able), working in straight lines from
the inside outwards
> CDs which have condensed moisture
on them (from large temperature
differences, for instance) may not
function properly when they are
played.
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The Radio Pass is a document. Please
store this pass in a safe place, because
in the event that your radio unit is
stolen, the data entered therein has to
be reported both to your insurance and
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the police.
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Overview
Displaying time 13
Key Memory 13
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10nSwitching the unit on/off Adjusting the volume
Setting volume Setting the speed-dependent
volume
Press the knob. To compensate for increasing noise in
Turn the knob. the passenger compartment with
The unit will select the audio source
that was last used (radio, CD changer increased vehicle speed, your unit is
As soon as you begin talking on equipped with a speed-dependent
or CD).
the phone or accept a call, the volume control (Speed Volume). This
radio switches to mute.< function will increase volume as speed
Listening to the radio with the
ignition switched off likewise increases.
The radio and its functions can still be You can set the volume increase in
accessed for up to 20 minutes after the 6 levels. The higher the level you
ignition has been switched off (with the choose, the greater the increase in
ignition key in position 0 or removed). volume.
When the ignition is switched off, the
unit switches off as well.
To switch the unit back on
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Press and hold the key.
> Bass:
The display changes to the operating 1. Call up the current setting Amplify or reduce bass tones
display for SPEED VOL, e.g.: > Treble:
Amplify or reduce higher tones
Press and hold the key. > Front/back volume distribution
The display changes to the operating (Fader):
display for SPEED VOL Front or rear, louder/softer
Settings
2. Select the level
> Right/left volume distribution
2. (Balance):
Press or keep pressed down. Left or right, louder/softer
"RESET?" is shown in the display > Midrange setting (Tone Linear):
The selected level will be indicated in
the display Reset the sound settings to the mid
3. Reset the setting range.
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3. Leave the mode display
The sound setting for bass and
The speed-dependent volume will be treble is source-dependent, i.e.
re-set to level 3. can be adjusted separately for the
radio, CD changer and CD. Changing
the audio source will call up the last
sound setting used for this particular
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audio source.
The sound setting for the front/back
and left/right volume distribution
applies to all audio sources.<
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12nSetting the sound quality
Changing the sound setting Resetting the sound setting
By confirming "TONE LIN" you reset all
1. Call up the sound setting sound settings for the current audio
source to the midrange setting.
The display changes to the operating Bass and treble are reset for the
display for BASS, e.g.: current audio source, front/back
and right/left volume distribution for all
audio sources.<
Instead of the current settings you can Displaying time with ignition Storing the settings
show the time in the display. switched off Each person must use his or her
The time disappears in the display own ignition key.
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With the time displayed, the as soon as you remove the igni- Refer to the Owner's Manual for the
current settings can no longer be tion key.< vehicle for additional information about
seen. Key Memory.<
As soon as you press a button to To show the time in the display with the
change a setting, the display briefly ignition key removed: You can have your BMW center
shows the respective setting. < customize the following settings for
each key ("Key Memory"):
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The time appears in the display for > the last audio source heard (radio,
8 seconds. CD changer or CD)
The time is shown in the display, e.g.: > The last station heard
> The last sound setting selected.
The last setting stored by key will be
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automatically activated from ignition
To set time, refer to the Owner's key position 1.
Manual for the vehicle.<
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Selecting a station by name 17
Scanning and selecting a station
(Scan) 18
Type of program (PTY) 19
Storing and calling up a Settings
station 20
Switching over to CD changer or
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CD 22
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16nReception range Selecting a station by frequency
Selecting the station manually Scanning the stations (scanning)
Start the scan with
1. Select "manual"
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quality have been partially minimized:
The Radio Data System (RDS) transmits "RDS* " will appear in the display
information in the FM reception range. along with the name of the current
RDS stations thus offer the following station, if it is broadcasting RDS
characteristics: information
> The station name will be indicated in
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the display after the RDS signals 2. Start the scan with
have been evaluated
> Additional information can be indi-
cated or called up in the display (e. g. Press or hold down.
text broadcasts from the station, The scan mode begins with the
PTY). station that was last set.
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However, the reception of RDS data is The scan mode is stopped as soon
only possible under favorable reception as a station is found.
conditions. If there is weak or inter-
rupted reception, it can take quite a
while before the transmitter name Switch off the RDS with
appears in the display.
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18nScanning and selecting a station (Scan)
You can briefly play all of the stations
that you can receive.
Display, e.g.:
You can receive even more information Request type of program Switching off PTY
by using RDS. Certain stations broad-
cast the station's particular type of
Hold this key down until "PTY MAN"
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program (PTY), e. g. NEWS, SPORTS, The program type will be displayed for
a few seconds. shows up in the display.
POP MUSIC, CULTURE etc.
If there is weak or interrupted recep- If the specific station does not provide
tion, it can take quite a while before PTY recognition, "NO PTY" will appear
PTY is available. in the display.
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trophe warnings. If the station is
broadcasting this type of program, then
"ALERT" will appear in the display. < Hold this key down until "PTY AUTO"
shows up in the display.
For every change of station, or if the
station changes the program type, the
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type will appear automatically for a few
seconds in the display.
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20nStoring and calling up a station
Memory locations Storing stations Calling up the station
Your radio can store 30 stations:
1. Select the reception range with 1. Select the reception range with
> In the FM reception range you can
store 12 stations of your choice and
in the AM reception range 6 stations
of your choice, refer to "Storing Each time you tap, you can switch Each time you tap, you can switch
stations" between the AM or FM memory between the AM or FM memory
> In addition, the radio also automati- levels levels.
cally stores the 6 strongest stations
in both the FM and AM reception 2. Select the station, refer to pages 16 2. Select the stored station with
ranges, refer to page 21. and 17
Automatic storing
Automatic data storage (AUTOSTORE)
is advantageous if you need quick
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access to the strongest station in the
area while you are doing long-distance
driving.
The 6 respectively strongest stations
can automatically be stored on the FMA
and AMA memory levels.
Settings
Select reception range/memory level
with
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The radio automatically changes to
the FMA or AMA memory level. The
6 currently strongest stations are auto-
matically stored and the station stored
under station key 1 is then tuned into.
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If you do not want to use
AUTOSTORE, you can store
another 6 stations each individually in
the FMA or AMA memory level, refer to
page 20.<
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22nSwitching over to CD changer or CD
CD Overview
Starting and stopping the CD 24
Mode displays 24
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Music track scan 25
Random Play 26
CD changer:
CD changer 27 Settings
Starting and stopping the CD 29
Mode displays 29
Music track scan 30
Settings
Random Play 31
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24nStarting and stopping the CD Mode displays
Starting Stopping NO DISC
The CD slot is empty.
1. Switch the unit on, refer to page 10 CD ERROR
The CD is pushed out of the CD slot The CD has been improperly inserted or
2. Insert the CD into the CD slot with somewhat and the unit switches over to is demonstrating a mechanical defect.
the label side up. CD changer or radio
Display indication: or
switch the unit off, refer to page 10
or
If there is already a CD in the CD slot switch to the radio or CD changer with
(CD shown in display):
Start up the playback with
Press repeatedly until the mode display
switches over to the desired audio
Press repeatedly until "TR" appears in source (radio or CD changer).
the display. The sound output changes directly or
Playback begins after a few seconds with the CD magazine loaded to
from the point of the last interruption. > radio operation, refer to page 15
> CD changer operation, refer to
page 29
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brief period.
Press repeatedly until you get to the
desired track. Press and hold the key. The tracks 1. Start the play
can be heard, but the quality is
The CD will start playing at the track
distorted.
selected.
Display, e.g.:
2. To interrupt the fast forward/reverse,
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release the key.
The CD will start playing from the
point selected.
2. Select the track
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The scan function will be interrupted,
and will begin playing again starting
at the point where it was interrupted.
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26nRandom Play
The CD music tracks are played in
random order (Random Play).
Start Random Play with
Display, e.g.:
Installed position
The BMW CD changer for 6 CDs is
located in the left rear of the luggage
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compartment.
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them from the CD magazine, hold
them only at the edge. Do not touch the 2. With the arrow pointing toward the
reflective side of the CD from which the CD changer, push the CD magazine
signal is scanned.< fully in
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2. Press the key have the same numbers as the CD
selector keys on the radio.
Loading:
Put the CD into the CD cartridge written
side up.
Unloading:
The magazine will slide out and can
As shown in the illustration, pull out the
then be removed.
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slide desired and remove the CD.
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28nCD changer*
Operating temperatures Humidity Precautions when using laser
Operate the CD changer only at A high level of humidity inside the CD equipment
temperatures from 5 7 (—15 6) changer may cause the laser beam The BMW CD changer is a "Class 1"
to 140 7 (+60 6). Operation outside focusing lens to fog over and prevent laser product.
this range may lead to malfunctions. the CD from being played.
Even if the unit has been switched off, it Do not remove the cover from the
should only be exposed to tempera- housing. Do not operate the unit
tures ranging from —13 7(—25 6) to with a damaged cover. If you do so,
185 7 (+85 6).< there is a risk of severe eye injuries
from the invisible laser beams.
Repair or maintenance work must only
be carried out by qualified service
experts.<
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Press this key repeatedly until the NO DISCS
display on the operating display for the Switch to radio or CD, press:
The magazine is empty.
CD changer changes, e.g.:
NO MAGAZINE
until the mode display switches over to No magazine has been inserted.
the desired audio source (radio or CD). CD CHECK
After a few seconds, playback will The sound output changes when a CD The contents of the CD are currently
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begin at the position where the CD was is inserted to being read in.
last interrupted. HIGH TEMP
> CD operation, refer to page 24
> or otherwise to radio operation, refer Operating temperature is too high.
If the CD magazine has been Once normal operating temperature
to page 15
re-loaded, it will start playing the has been reached again, play will be
lowermost CD, e. g. CD 1, track 1.< automatically resumed.
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30nMusic track scan
Selecting CD Skipping tracks Fast forward/reverse
Select direction, press
1. Select the direction of play
Press the button on the left or right for
the desired CD number (1...6). until you get to the desired track.
The corresponding CD number will be Press and hold the key. The tracks
The CD will start playing at the track
indicated in the display. Playing will can be heard, but the quality is
selected.
start with the first track. At the end of distorted.
the last track, the next CD will be
selected. 2. To interrupt the fast forward/reverse,
release the button.
The CD will start playing from the
point selected.
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cally played one after the other for a
brief period.
Display, e.g.:
1. Start playing
Display, e.g.:
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You can still operate the buttons
for skipping tracks, fast forward/
reverse while using Random Play. Thus,
if you want, you can skip a track you do
2. Select the track not want to listen to.<
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End Random Play with
The scan function will be interrupted,
and will begin playing again starting The Random Play function will be inter-
at the point where it was interrupted. rupted, and will begin playing again
starting at the point where it was inter-
rupted.
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Everything from A to Z
A scanning 31 I Random Play 26, 31
Abbreviations 37 selecting a CD 30 Imprint 2 scanning 25, 30, 31
ALERT 19 skipping tracks 30 Indicator lamp for anti-theft
AM reception range 16 starting 29 protection 5 N
Anti-theft protection 7 CD compartment 5 Installation location for the NO PTY 19
indicator lamp 5 CD eject key 5 CD changer 27 Notes on this Owner's
AUTOSTORE 21 CD, care 6 Manual 2
Cleaning agents 6 K
B Cleaning the unit 6
Key Memory 13 O
Controls 4
Balance BAL 11 Keys 4 On/Off 5
Copyright 2
Bass 11 Operating temperature 28
L Overview 4
C D Levels of memory 20, 21
Display 5
Care instructions 6 Listening to the radio with P
Display time 13
CDs 6 ignition switched off 10 Program type PTY 19
CD Lows 11 PTY AUTO/PTY MAN 19
ejecting 24 E
ending 24 Eject key 5 M R
fast forward 26 Manual station selection Radio Data System RDS 17
fast reverse 26 F MAN 16 Radio Pass 7
music track scan 25 Fader FAD 11 Memory levels 20 Random Play
Random Play 26 FM reception range 16 Memory locations 20 CD 26
skipping tracks 25 Front/back volume Midrange settings 12 CD changer 31
starting 24 distribution 11 Mode displays RDS Radio Data System 17
CD changer 27, 28 CD CHECK 29 Reception quality 16
ending 29 H CD ERROR 24 Reception range 16
fast forward 30 HIGH TEMP 29
Handling RESET? 11
fast reverse 30 NO DISC 24, 29
CDs 6 Right/left volume
humidity 28 NO DISCS 29
Highs 11 distribution 11
installation location 27 NO MAGAZINE 29
music track scan 30 Music track
Random Play 31
S T
Safety Talking on the phone
CD changer 28 switching to mute 10
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Scan Temperature range 28
CD 25 Tone
CD changer 31 midrange setting 12
music track 25, 30 TONE LIN 12
radio 18 Tone Reset 11, 12
station 16, 17, 18 Treble 11
Scan mode key 5
Settings
Selecting the reception U
range 16 Unit, display 4
Setting the clock
refer to Owner's Manual
V
for the vehicle
Volume
Skipping tracks
Reception
setting 10
CD 25
speed-dependent
CD changer 30
volume 10
Sound quality
setting 11
SPEED VOL 10 W
Speed-dependent volume Wave band, refer to
control 10 Reception range
Station
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calling up 21
scan 16, 18
selecting by frequency 16
selecting by name 17
storing 20, 21
Station keys 20, 21
Switching the unit on/off 10
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Symbols 2
Display Significance
1...6 Station number on the memory levels FM1, FM2 and AM, as well as FMA and AMA
AM Amplitude Modulation — AM reception range/AM memory level
AMA AUTOSTORE memory level in the AM reception range
BAL Balance — Setting volume right/left
BASS Setting of bass
CD Compact Disc — appears with CD inserted and with CD playback from CD changer
FAD Fader — Setting the volume distribution in the front/back
FM Frequency Modulation — FM reception range
FM1/FM2 Memory levels 1 and 2 in FM reception range
FMA AUTOSTORE memory level in the FM reception range
MAN Manual station selection
PTY Program type (e.g. News, Sports, Pop etc.) in FM reception range
PTY AUTO/MAN Program type — Automatic display on/Automatic display off
RDS Radio Data System in FM reception range
RND Random Play — Music tracks on CD and CD changer are played in random order
SC Scan — Briefly listen to stations or music tracks
SPEED VOL Speed Volume — Setting the speed-dependent volume
ST Stereo station
TONE LIN Tone Linear - Resetting of the sound settings to the midrange setting
TR Track — when playing a CD using the radio unit
TREB Treble — Setting of treble
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