BMW 5 Series: DVD changer - CD/DVD - CD/multimedia - Entertainment - BMW 5 Series Owners ManualsBMW 5 Series: DVD changer

In the glove compartment

Pull down the release cover.

Pull down the release cover.

The DVD changer tilts down.

To close: fold the DVD changer up until it engages.

Always fold the DVD changer back up after Fold up the DVD changer
Always fold the DVD changer back up after filling and emptying it; otherwise, the DVD changer could be damaged.◀

Controls and displays

1 Empty DVD compartments

1 Empty DVD compartments
2 LED on DVD slot
3 Buttons for DVD compartments
4 DVD slot
5 Fill DVD compartments

Filling the DVD compartments individually

1. button. Press the button.

The LED on the first empty compartment flashes.<> 2. Select another compartment if necessary.<> 3. Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to flash.<> 4. Insert a single CD or DVD in the middle.<> The CD/DVD is drawn in automatically and placed into the selected compartment.

Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs Sliding in CDs/DVDs
Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs on the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/ DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged.

Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; this may cause it to jam and prevent it from being able to eject again.◀

Filling all empty DVD compartments

1. The LEDs on the empty CD compartments Hold the button down.

The LEDs on the empty CD compartments flash.

2. Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to begin flashing and then insert each CD or DVD into the center of the slot.

The CDs/DVDs are drawn in automatically and placed into the vacant compartments.

Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs Sliding in CDs/DVDs
Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs on the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/ DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged.

Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; this may cause it to jam and prevent it from being able to eject again.◀

After they are inserted, it may take several minutes for the CDs/DVDs to be read in.

Removing a single CD/DVD

1.2. Select the DVD compartment.  Press the button.
2. Select the DVD compartment.
The CD/DVD is partially ejected.
3. Remove the CD/DVD.

Removing all CDs/DVDs

1. 2. Remove the CDs/DVDs. Hold the button down.
2. Remove the CDs/DVDs.

Malfunctions

If all LEDs on the DVD changer are flashing rapidly, a malfunction has occurred.

To eliminate the malfunction:

1. Press one of the buttons:

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The CD/DVD last inserted is ejected.

The CD/DVD last inserted is ejected.

2. Remove the CD/DVD.

The DVD changer is functional again after the LEDs stop flashing rapidly.

Audio playback

The audio track of a DVD can be played back even if video playback is not possible in the vehicle.

Only the main film without the previews or extras can be played back.

Starting playback

A DVD is located in the DVD changer.

1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired DVD.

Selecting a chapter using the button

until the Press the button repeatedly until the desired chapter is played.

Selecting a chapter using iDrive

1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired DVD.
4. Select the desired chapter.

Fast forward/reverse

Selecting the language Press and hold the button.

Selecting the language

The languages that are available depend on the DVD.

1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select the desired DVD.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Audio/language"
6. Select the desired language.

    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. Playback The video image is displayed on the front Control Display u ...

    Notes
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