On/Off and Tone BMW 2010-5 Series

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In a 2010-5 Series BMW, the On/Off and Tone settings can be adjusted through the iDrive controller located in the center console. To access the settings, press the “Menu” button on the iDrive controller, then navigate to the “Settings” menu. From there, you can adjust the On/Off and Tone settings for various systems such as the radio, navigation, and more.

You can also adjust the volume using the steering wheel controls. If you have any trouble finding the settings or adjusting them, consult your BMW’s owner’s manual for more detailed instructions.

On/off and tone

The following audio and video sources share the same control elements and adjustments:

  • Radio
  • CD/DVD player
  • CD changer*
  • Video*
  • External devices, e.g., MP3 player

Controls

The audio and video sources can be controlled using the:

  • Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD player
  • iDrive
  • Buttons on the steering wheel
  • Programmable memory buttons
  • Voice activation system
Buttons in the area of the CD/DVD player
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1 Sound output for entertainment on/off, volume

  • Press: switch on/off When the system is switched on, the most recently selected radio station or track is played.
  • Turn: adjusting volume

2 Station scan/track search

  • Change the radio station
  • Select the track for the CD/DVD player, CD changer and certain multimedia devices

3 Eject the CD/DVD
4 CD/DVD drive*
5 MODE: change the audio and video sources
6 FM/AM: change the radio station waveband

Switching on/off

To switch the entertainment sound output on and off:

Press knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player. This symbol on the Control Display indicates that sound output is switched off. Sound output is available for approx. 20 minutes after the ignition is switched off. Switch on the sound output again for this purpose.

Adjusting volume

Turn knob 1 next to the CD/DVD player until the desired volume is set. You can also adjust the volume with the buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11.

Tone control

You can alter various tone settings, e.g., treble and bass or the speed-dependent volume
increase. The tone settings are set for all audio sources at once. The settings are stored for the remote key currently in use.

Treble, bass, balance, fader
  • “Balance”: left/right volume distribution
  • “Fader”: front/rear volume distribution
Adjustments
  1. “CD/Multimedia”, “Radio” or “Settings”.
  2. “Tone”
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  1. Select the desired tone setting.
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  1. To adjust: turn the controller.
  2. To store: press the controller.
Equalizer*

You can set individual sound frequency ranges.

  1. “CD/Multimedia”, “Radio” or “Settings”.
  2. “Tone”
  3. “Equalizer
  4. Select the desired setting.
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  1. To adjust: turn the controller.
  2. To store: press the controller.
Multi-channel playback, Surround*

You can select between stereo and multi-channel playback, Surround.

  1. “CD/Multimedia”, “Radio” or “Settings”.
  2. “Tone”
  3. “L7 Surround”
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Multi-channel playback, Surround, is simulated when playing back an audio track in stereo. Surround is automatically activated or deactivated, depending on the audio track selected.

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Volume
  • “Speed volume”: speed-dependent volume control
  • “PDC”*: volume of the PDC signal tone relative to the entertainment sound output
  • “Gong”: volume of the signal tone, e.g., for the “Fasten safety belt” reminder, relative to the entertainment sound output
Adjustments
  1. “CD/Multimedia”, “Radio” or “Settings”.
  2. “Tone”
  3. “Volume settings”
  4. Select the desired volume setting
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Resetting tone settings

You can reset all tone settings to the default settings.

  1. “CD/Multimedia”, “Radio” or “Settings”.
  2. “Tone”
  3. “Reset

Radio

Your radio is designed for reception of the following stations:

FM and AM
HD Radio*
Weather Band*
Satellite radio*

Selecting a station

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Press the knob if the sound output is switched off.

  1. “Radio”
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  1. “FM” or “AM”
  2. Select the desired station.
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The selected station is stored for the remote control currently in use.

Changing stations

Turn and press the controller or Press the button for the corresponding direction.

Selecting a station manually

Station selection using the frequency.

  1. “Radio”
  2. “FM” or “AM”
  3. “Manual”
  4. Select the frequency: turn the controller.
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To store the station: press the controller for an extended period.

Storing stations

Via iDrive
  1. “Radio”
  2. “FM” or “AM”
  3. Select the desired station.
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  1. Press the controller for an extended period.
  2. Select the desired memory location.

The stations are stored for the remote control currently in use.

About programmable memory buttons

You can also store a station on the programmable memory buttons.

  1. Select a station.
  2. 1…6 Press the desired button for a longer period.
Radio Data System RDS*

In the FM waveband, additional information is transmitted via RDS. If the reception conditions
are good, the station names are shown on the Control Display. If the reception is weak or disrupted, it can take some time before the station names are displayed.

Switching RDS on/off
  1. “Radio”
  2. “FM”
  3. Open “Options”.
  4. “RDS”
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The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use.

HD Radio*

Many stations broadcast both analog and digital signals. If a digital radio network is available, these stations can be received digitally and thus with better sound quality.

License conditions

HD Radio™ technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

Activating/deactivating digital radio reception
  1. “Radio”
  2. “FM” or “AM”
  3. Open “Options”.
  4. “HD Radio”
The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use

This symbol is displayed when a station is being received digitally. In areas in which the station is not continuously received in digital mode, the playback switches between analog and digital reception. Due to time delayed broadcasting, there may be repetitions or interruptions. In this case, switch off digital radio reception.

Displaying additional information

Some stations broadcast additional information on the current track, such as the name of the
artist.

  1. Select the desired station.
  2. Open “Options”.
  3. “Station info”
Selecting a substation
  1. Select the desired station.
  2. Press the controller.
  3. Select the substation

Presets

It is possible to store up to 40 stations. Calling up a station

  1. “Radio”
  2. “Presets”
  3. Select the desired station.
Storing a station

The station currently selected is stored.

  1. “Radio”
  2. “Presets”
  3. “Store station”
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  1. Select the desired memory location.

The list of stored stations is stored for the remote control currently in use. The stations can also be stored on the programmable memory buttons.

Deleting a station
  1. “Radio”
  2. “Presets”
  3. Select the desired station.
  4. Open “Options”.
  5. “Delete entry”

Weather Band*

Weather Radio is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US Department of Trade. Weather news flashes are repeated every 4 to 6 minutes and are routinely updated at intervals of 1 to 3 hours, and more often when necessary. Most stations operate 24 hours a day. In case of a storm, the National Weather Service interrupts the routine weather news and transmits special warning messages instead. If you have a question about NOAA Weather Radio, please contact the nearest office of the National Weather Service. Details are also provided on the Internet at www.nws.noaa.gov.

Calling up weather news flashes

To operate via the iDrive:

  1. Switch on the radio.
  2. “Weather band”
  3. Select the desired channel.

The station for weather news flashes may be unavailable in some regions.

Satellite radio

You can receive over 100 different channels with high sound quality. The channels are offered to you in predefined packages. To receive the channels of your choice, you must have this package enabled.

▶With this new technology the signal may fail, causing interruptions in reception.

Enabling or disabling channels

Enabling channels
  1. Ensure that reception is reliable. Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view to the sky.
  2. “Radio”
  3. “Satellite radio”
  4. Open “All Channels” or the desired category.
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  1. Select the channel.

If the channel has not yet been enabled, then a phone number and the ESN electronic serial number are displayed.

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  1. Call the phone number to have the channel enabled.

The channels can be disabled again via this phone number.

Disabling channels

The channels can be disabled by phone. To do so, have the electronic serial number ESN ready.

  1. “Radio”
  2. “Satellite radio”.
  3. Open “All Channels” or the desired category.
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  1. Open “Options”.
  2. The electronic serial number is displayed.
  3. Call Sirius to have the channel disabled.

Selecting a channel

Selecting a channel
  1. “Radio”
  2. “Satellite radio”
  3. Select “All Channels” or the desired category.
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  1. Select desired channel.
Storing a channel
  1. “Radio”
  2. “Satellite radio”
  3. Open “All Channels” or the desired category.
  4. Open “Options”.
  5. “Store Channel”
  6. Call up the desired memory location.

The channel is stored. The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed once again
after a short time.

Displaying information about another channel

Information can be displayed about a channel that is not being played.

  1. Highlight the channel about which you wish to display information.
  2. Open “Options”.
  3. “Channel info”
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Changing the channel using the button next to the CD/DVD drive

Press the button for the corresponding direction. The system changes to the next enabled channel.

Notes

If no signal can be received for more than 4 seconds, a message is displayed on the Control
Display.

▶ Reception may not be possible for certain reasons, e.g., environmentalinfluencesor topographical conditions. The satellite radio has no influence on this. The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages, next to tall buildings, near trees, mountains or other sources of radio interference. Reception is usually possible again as soon as the signal is available again.

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