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

Playback

The video image is displayed on the front Control Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/ h; in some countries, it is only displayed if the parking brake is set or if the automatic transmission is in position P.

DVD video

1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a DVD with video content.
4.  "DVD menu

VCD/SVCD

VCD/SVCD

1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "CD/DVD"
3. Select a CD with video content.
4. 5. Select the desired track. "Select track"
5. Select the desired track.

Video menu

To open the video menu: turn the controller during playback.

Press the controller when "Back" is displayed.

In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases every

In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases every time the controller is pressed. To stop, start playback.

DVD menu

1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the video menu.
2. The DVD menu is displayed. The display depends "DVD menu"
The DVD menu is displayed. The display depends on the contents of the DVD.
3. To select menu items: move the controller and press it.
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.

1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Audio/language"

4. Select the desired language.

4. Select the desired language.

Selecting the subtitles

The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD.

1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Subtitles"
4. Select the desired language or "Do not display subtitles".

Setting the brightness, contrast and color

Setting the brightness, contrast and color

1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Display settings"
4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"

5. Turn the controller until the desired setting

5. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.

Selecting the zoom

Display the video image on the entire screen.

1. Turn the controller during playback.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Additional options"
4. "Zoom mode"

Selecting a track

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. 2. Select the desired track. "Select track"
2. Select the desired track.

Selecting the camera angle

The availability of a different camera angle depends 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.

Opening the main menu, back

These functions are not contained on every DVD. Therefore, they may not be available for use.

    Audio playback
    Selecting the track using the button Press the button repeatedly until the desired track is played. Selecting a track via iDrive Audio CDs Select the desired track to begin playback CDs/DV ...

    DVD changer
    In the glove compartment Pull down the release cover. The DVD changer tilts down. To close: fold the DVD changer up until it engages. Fold up the DVD changer Always fold the DVD changer back u ...

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