CD/multimedia

Sound output

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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.

CD/DVD

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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 compressed audio files.

Starting playback

A CD/DVD is located in the CD/DVD player or DVD changer.

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "CD/DVD"

  3. 3.

    Select the desired CD or DVD.

Symbol

Meaning

CD/DVD player

Playable formats

CD/DVD removal

  1. 1.

    Press the button.

    The CD/DVD is partially ejected.

  2. 2.

    Remove the CD/DVD.

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/DVDs with compressed audio files

Depending on the data, some letters and numbers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed correctly.

  1. 1.

    Select the directory if necessary.

    To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left.

  2. 2.

    Select the desired track to begin playback.

Displaying information on the track

If information about a track has been stored, it is displayed automatically:

Random playback

On the Control Display:

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "CD/DVD"

  3. 3.

    Select the desired CD or DVD.

  4. 4.

    Open "Options".

  5. 5.

    "Random"

All tracks of the CD/DVD are played back in random order.

Fast forward/reverse

Press and hold the button.

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.

Code

Region

1

USA, Canada

2

Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Africa

3

Southeast Asia

4

Australia, Central and South America, New Zealand

5

Northwest Asia, North Africa

6

China

0

All regions

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. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "CD/DVD"

  3. 3.

    Select a DVD with video content.

  4. 4.

    "DVD menu"

SVCD
  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "CD/DVD"

  3. 3.

    Select a CD with video content.

  4. 4.

    "Select track"

  5. 5.

    Select the desired track.

Video menu

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

Press the controller when "Back" is displayed.

Symbol

Function

Open the DVD menu.

Start playback.

Pause

Stop

Next chapter

Previous chapter

Fast forward

Reverse

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

DVD menu

  1. 1.

    If necessary, turn the controller to open the video menu.

  2. 2.

    "DVD menu"

    The DVD menu is displayed. The display depends on the contents of the DVD.

  3. 3.

    To select menu items: move the controller and press it.

To change to the video menu: turn the controller and press it.

Settings for DVD

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. 1.

    Turn the controller during playback.

  2. 2.

    Open "Options".

  3. 3.

    "Language"

  4. 4.

    Select the desired language.

Selecting the subtitles

The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD.

  1. 1.

    Turn the controller during playback.

  2. 2.

    Open "Options".

  3. 3.

    "Invalid file"

  4. 4.

    Select the desired language or "Do not display subtitles".

Setting the brightness, contrast and color
  1. 1.

    Turn the controller during playback.

  2. 2.

    Open "Options".

  3. 3.

    "Display settings"

  4. 4.

    "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color"

  5. 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. 1.

    Turn the controller during playback.

  2. 2.

    Open "Options".

  3. 3.

    "Additional options"

  4. 4.

    "Zoom mode"

Selecting a track

DVD video:

  1. 1.

    Turn the controller when the DVD menu is displayed.

  2. 2.

    Open "Options".

  3. 3.

    "Additional options"

  4. 4.

    "Select track"

  5. 5.

    Select the desired track.

SVCD

  1. 1.

    "Select track"

  2. 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. 1.

    Turn the controller during playback.

  2. 2.

    Open "Options".

  3. 3.

    "Additional options"

  4. 4.

    "Viewing angle"

  5. 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.

Notes

CD/DVD player and changer

CDs and DVDs

General malfunctions

Humidity

High levels of humidity can lead to condensation on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens, and temporarily prevent playback.

Malfunctions involving individual CDs/DVDs

If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/DVDs, this can be due to one of the following causes:

Home-recorded CDs/DVDs
Damage
CDs/DVDs with copy protection

CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy protection feature by the manufacturer. This can mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent.

MACROVISION

DTS Digital Surround™

Music collection

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Storing music

General information

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.

Storing from a CD/DVD

  1. 1.

    Insert a CD or DVD into the CD/DVD player.

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    "Multimedia"

  3. 3.

    "CD/DVD"

  4. 4.

    Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.

  5. 5.

    "Store CD"

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 sequence.

Observe the following during the storage process:

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 interrupting the storage process. Tracks from the current CD/DVD that have already been stored can be called up.

Interrupting storage

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "CD/DVD"

  3. 3.

    "Storing…"

  4. 4.

    "Cancel storing"

The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time.

Continuing the storage process

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "CD/DVD"

  3. 3.

    Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player.

  4. 4.

    "Continue storing"

Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the beginning of the track at which storage was interrupted.

Album information

During storage, information such as the name of the artist is stored with the track, if this information is available in the vehicle database or on the CD.

To update the database, contact your service center.

Storing from a USB device

  1. 1.

    Connect the USB device to the USB interface in the glove compartment.

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    "Multimedia"

  3. 3.

    "Music collection"

  4. 4.

    Open "Options".

  5. 5.

    "Import/Export music"

  6. 6.

    "Import music (USB)"

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.

On the Control Display:

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    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    "Music search"

  4. 4.

    Select the desired category.

  5. 5.

    Select the desired entry:

    • Select the desired entry from the list.

  6. 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.

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    "Start play"

    The list of tracks is repeated automatically.

Restarting the music search

"Reset search"

Music search using spoken instructions

Instructions for voice activation system.

  1. 1.

    Press the button on the steering wheel.

  2. 2.

    ›Music search‹

  3. 3.

    Open the desired category, e.g., ›Select artist‹.

  4. 4.

    Say the desired entry in the list.

  5. 5.

    Select other categories if you wish.

To select a track directly: ›Title ...‹.

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.

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    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    "Now playing"

  4. 4.

    Select the desired track, if necessary.

Top 50

The 50 most frequently played tracks.

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    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    "Top 50"

  4. 4.

    Select the desired track, if necessary.

Albums

All stored albums, listed in order of their storage dates.

Symbol

Format

Audio CD

Compressed audio files

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    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 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 possible.

  4. 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 random order.

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    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    Open "Options".

  4. 4.

    "Random"

Managing music

Albums

Renaming an album

The name of the album, if available, is automatically entered when the album is stored. If the name is not available, it can be changed later if desired.

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    Highlight the desired album.

  4. 4.

    Open "Options".

  5. 5.

    "Rename album"

  6. 6.

    Select the letters individually.

Deleting an album

An album cannot be deleted while a track from that album is being played.

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    Highlight the desired album.

  4. 4.

    Open "Options".

  5. 5.

    "Delete album"

Deleting a track and directory

A track cannot be deleted while it is being played.

A directory cannot be deleted while a track from that directory is being played.

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    Highlight the directory or track.

  4. 4.

    Open "Options".

  5. 5.

    "Delete directory" or "Delete title"

Free memory capacity

Display the free memory capacity in the music collection.

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    Open "Options".

  4. 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.

Depending on the number of tracks, backing up the music collection may take several hours. Therefore, it is best to perform the backup during a long trip.

  1. 1.

    Start the engine.

  2. 2.

    Connect the USB device to the USB interface in the glove compartment.

  3. 3.

    "Multimedia"

  4. 4.

    "Music collection"

  5. 5.

    Open "Options".

  6. 6.

    "Import/Export music"

  7. 7.

    "Backup music on USB"

Storing the music collection in the vehicle

When storing from the USB device, the existing music collection in the vehicle is replaced.

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    Open "Options".

  4. 4.

    "Import/Export music"

  5. 5.

    "Restore music from USB"

Deleting the music collection
  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "Music collection"

  3. 3.

    Open "Options".

  4. 4.

    "Delete music collection"

AUX-IN port

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At a glance

Connecting

The AUX-IN port is located in the center armrest.

Connect the headphones or line-out connector of the device to the jack plug.

Playback

  1. 1.

    Connect the audio device, switch it on and select a track on the audio device.

  2. 2.

    "Multimedia"

  3. 3.

    "AUX front"

The sound is played back on the vehicle loudspeakers.

Volume

The volume of the sound output is dependent on the audio device. If this volume differs markedly from the volume of the other audio sources, it is advisable to adjust the volumes.

Adjusting the volume

  1. 1.

    "Multimedia"

  2. 2.

    "AUX front"

  3. 3.

    "Volume"

  4. 4.

    Turn the controller until the desired volume is set and press the controller.