The BMW 2007-M6 is a high-performance car that offers drivers an exceptional driving experience. One of the many features that contribute to this experience is the CD player and CD changer. These audio systems allow drivers to listen to their favorite music while on the road, with advanced features that make it easy to manage their music collection. In this article, we will explore the CD player and CD changer in the BMW 2007-M6, looking at their features and how they can enhance the driving experience for music lovers.
Listening to CDs
Compressed audio files*
CDs with compressed audio files, i.e. MP3, can be played by the CD player, but not by the CD changer.
CD player: starting CD
With two drives: The upper drive is for audio CDs. Insert the CD into the drive with the labeled side up. The CD is automatically pulled in. Playback starts automatically if the sound output is on. For CDs with compressed audio files, it can take up to approx. 1 minute to read in the data depending on the directory structure. To start playback when there is already a CD in the drive:
- Press the MENU button. This opens the start menu.
- Move the controller backwards to call up “Entertainment”.
- Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until “CD” is selected and press the controller.
- With a CD changer, change to the second field from the top and turn the controller until “CD” is selected and press the controller.
The CD player is started.
Playback starts automatically if the sound out- put is switched on. Press the button next to CD player. The CD emerges slightly from the drive.
CD changer: starting CD
Fill the CD magazine and insert.
- Press the MENU button. This opens the start menu.
- Move the controller backwards to call up “Entertainment”.
- Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until “CD” is selected and press the controller.
- Change to the second field from the top if necessary. Turn the controller until the desired CD, CD 1 – 6, is selected and press the controller.
At the end of the last track, the next CD will be selected. If the CD magazine has been newly filled, play-
back begins with the lowest CD, e.g. CD 1, track 1. The CD magazine’s load status is indicated on the Control Display.
Selecting a track
Buttons next to CD player
Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly until you reach the desired track. The CD will start to play at the start of the track. The track is displayed on the Control Display. You can also change the track with buttons on the steering wheel.
Via iDrive
Select a track by turning the controller.
Compressed audio files*
- Select the directory if necessary and press the controller.
- Select the track and press the controller.
To change the directory: Select the directory and press the controller.
To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller.
Displaying information on track*
With compressed audio files, you can display possibly included information about the current track, e.g. the name of the artist.
- Press the controller.
- Select “Details” and press the controller.
The information about the current track is displayed. From radio readiness, the setting for the remote control used at the moment is saved.
Sampling tracks, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample from each of the tracks on the current CD.
- Select “Set” and press the controller. Other menu items are displayed.
- Select “Scan” and press the controller.
To end sampling:
- Press the controller.
- Select “Scan” and press the controller.
This cancels sampling of the tracks, and the player remains on the current track.
Compressed audio files*
- Select the current track and press the controller.
- Select the desired menu item:
- To sample all tracks of the current directory, select “Scan directory” and press the controller.
- To sample all tracks of the CD, select “Scan all” and press the controller.
To end scan search:
- Press the controller.
- Select “Scan directory” or “Scan all” and press the controller.
This cancels the scan search and the player remains on the current track.
Repeating track
- Select “Set” and press the controller. Other menu items are displayed.
- Select “Repeat” and press the controller.
The current track on the CD is repeated. To cancel repeat mode:
- Press the controller again.
- Select “Repeat” and press the controller.
Compressed audio files*
- Select the current track and press the controller.
- Select the desired menu item:
- To repeat the selected track, select “Repeat track” and press the controller.
- To repeat all tracks of the current directory, select “Repeat directory” and press the controller.
To cancel repeat mode:
- Press the controller.
- Select “Repeat track” or “Repeat directory” and press the controller.
Random play sequence
In this mode, the tracks on the current CD are played once in a random sequence.
- Select “Set” and press the controller. Other menu items are displayed.
- Select “Random” and press the controller.
To cancel random mode:
- Press the controller.
- Select “Random” and press the controller.
Compressed audio files*
- Select the current track and press the controller.
- Select the desired menu item:
- To play all tracks of the current directory in random order, select “Random directory” and press the controller.
- To play all tracks of the CD in random order, select “Random all” and press the controller.
To cancel random mode:
- Press the controller.
- Select “Random directory” or “Random all” and press the controller.
Fast forward/reverse
Buttons next to CD player: Press and hold the button for the corresponding direction.
CD magazine
The BMW CD changer for six CDs is installed in the glove compartment.
Removing CD magazine
To insert CDs into the CD magazine 1 or remove them from it, you must first remove the magazine from the CD changer:
Press button 2 to eject the CD magazine 1. Wait at least 2 seconds before pushing in the magazine again so that the inserted CDs can be read in again.
Inserting/removing CDs into/from CD magazine
When inserting or removing CDs, remember to hold them only by their edges, taking care to avoid touching the reflective CD memory surface.
To insert: Insert one CD into each compartment of the magazine with the labeled side up.
To remove: Pull out the desired tray and remove the CD.
Inserting CD magazine
Push in the CD magazine as far as possible in the direction of the arrow. The CD changer automatically reads in the inserted CDs and is then ready for operation.
Notes
⚠ BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do not operate if the cover is damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can result. Do not use self-recorded CDs with adhesive labels as these can come loose during playback due to heat build-up and cause irreparable damage to the system.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play CDs/DVDs with an adapter, e.g. Single-CDs, otherwise the CDs or the adapter can jam and may no longer be ejected. Do not use a combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD Plus; otherwise, the CD/DVD can jam and will no longer eject.
General malfunctions
BMW CD/DVD changers and players have been optimized for performance in vehicles. In some instances they may be more sensitive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be. If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check whether it has been inserted correctly.
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensation on the CD/DVD or the laser’s scan lens and temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with 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
Possible reasons for malfunctions with self recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsistent data creation or recording processes, or poor quality or advanced age of the CD/DVD blank. Label CDs/DVDs only on the top, using a marker designed for this purpose.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
Avoid fingerprints dust, scratches, and moisture. Keep CDs/DVDs in a sleeve. Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over 1227/50 6, high levels of humidity or direct sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
Manufacturers often provide CDs/DVDs with copy protection. This can mean that some CDs/ DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent.
Care
If necessary, clean the reflective scanning side of the CDs/DVDs with a commercially available cleaning cloth by wiping in straight lines from the center outward.
AUX-In connection
You can connect an external audio device, e.g. an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehicle loudspeakers. The sound can be adjusted via iDrive.
Connecting
For audio playback via the vehicle loudspeakers, connect the headphones or the lineout connection of the device to the socket 1 with a 1/8 in/3,5 mm jack plug.
Starting audio playback
The audio device must be switched on.
- Press the MENU button. This opens the start menu.
- Move the controller backwards to call up “Entertainment”.
- Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until “AUX” is selected and press the controller.
4. Select “AUX” and press the controller.
5. Adjust volume and sound if necessary.