Notes on the CD/DVD player

Safety

The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser product. Do not use the device if the cover is damaged or open: the laser beam can seriously damage the eyes.◄

Suitable data media

Do not use discs with adhesive labels. Under the effect of heat, the labels may come off and damage the unit so that it cannot be repaired.

Use only round discs with a diameter of 12 cm.

Do not insert discs with adapters, such as CD singles, into the device, as they may get stuck inside the device.

Do not use combination CD/DVD discs, such as DVDPlus or hybrid discs, as they may become permanently stuck inside the device.◄ The CD/DVD player can play discs in the following formats:

► Video DVD,
► CD-DA (Audio CD),
► CD/DVD with compressed image files,
► CD/DVD with compressed audio files,
► CD/DVD with compressed video files.

The DVD player does not support DVD-Audio and SACD. Many commercially available DVD audio discs also contain a video track in DVD video format. The DVD player can play such discs.

Information on whether an audio DVD also contains a video track can be found in the disc description.

Depending on how the disc is structured, not all functions may be available during playback.

Double-sided DVDs are not labeled because they contain data on both sides. To play the reverse side, remove the disc and turn it over.

Supported formats

Format support also depends on the data compression method, so even files in the formats listed below may not play.

Pictures

JPEG/JPG
Large files may take a considerable time to load.

Compressed audio files

► MP3
► WMA
► OGG
► AAC

Compressed audio files

► VCD
► SVCD
► MPEG1
► MPEG2
► MPEG4

DRM copy protection

CD/DVDs with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection may not play.

Interference

The BMW CD/DVD player is designed specifically for use in the vehicle. It may react more sensitively to damaged discs than conventional home players.

If a disc does not play, first check that it is inserted correctly.

To prevent damage to the CD/DVD player, do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the disc slot.◄

Air humidity

High humidity may cause the disc or the focusing lens to fog up, and the CD will temporarily stop being read.

Unsatisfactory playback

Unsatisfactory CD/DVD playback may be caused by one of the reasons described below.

Copied or self-recorded CD/DVDs

Poor playback of a self-recorded CD/DVD may be caused by non-compliant standards or low-quality blank media.

Only write on discs with a special marker on the label side.

Damaged CD/DVDs

Protect discs from dust, humidity, scratches and fingerprints.

Store discs in their cases.

Protect discs from high temperatures (above 50°C / 122°F), high humidity and direct sunlight.

Copy-protected CD/DVD

Manufacturers often equip discs with copy protection. Such discs may not play, may play with distortion, or may cause the system to shut down. In the last case, wait a short time and switch the system on again. Then remove the CD/DVD.

CD/DVDs with compressed audio files

If the language set on the CD/DVD player does not match the track language, the track name may be displayed incorrectly.

Care

Do not use cleaning CDs with a brush.