BMW 760i 2006 E65 Owner's Manual

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Entertainment
The chapter ensures your enjoyment when
receiving radio stations or playing CDs or DVDs.
Entertainment

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On/off and settings
The following audio and video sources share
the same controls and adjustment options.
>Radio
>CD player
*
>CD changer*
>DVD changer*
The CD changer can play CDs with com-
pressed audio files, such as MP3s.<
Controls
The audio and video sources can be operated
using:
>Buttons on the CD player
>iDrive
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
Buttons on the CD player
The illustration shows a CD player as an exam-
ple.
1Entertainment sound output on/off, volume
>Press: switching on/off
When switching on, the most recently
selected radio station or CD track is
selected.
>Turn: adjusting volume
2 button
Selecting radio, CD player, and CD changer
3 button
Selecting AM or FM waveband4CD slot
5 button
Eject CD
6 button
Station scan/track search
>Select radio station
>Fast forward/reverse
>Change track for CD player,
change chapter for DVD changer
Operating using iDrive
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.You have the choice of:
>"FM" and "AM": select radio reception.
>"WB": select Weather Band.
>"SAT": select satellite radio.
>"CD" and "CDC": select CD player or
CD changer.
>"DVD": select DVD changer.
*
>"Picture": adjust picture.*
>"Tone": adjust tone, e.g. treble and bass.
You can also control the radio, CD player, and
the CD changer using the buttons on the steer-
ing wheel, refer to page11, and using the voice
command system, refer to page23.

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Switching on/off
In order to switch the Entertainment sound out-
put on/off: press the knob.
The unit will activate the last audio source
selected, radio or CD.
Using the voice command system:
Using with ignition off
The audio and video functions remain available
for use for a period of approx. 30 minutes after
you switch off the ignition.
Switch the sound output back on to enjoy this
function.
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob to the desired volume level.
The sound system automatically reverts
to its mute mode whenever you initiate or
accept a phone call.<
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone control
You can change various tone settings, e.g. tre-
ble and bass or the speed-dependent volume
control. The tone settings are set globally for all
of the audio sources.
The speakers and headphones in the rear can
be adjusted separately. The sound settings of
the headphones are made on the rear seat
screen with the headphones connected. Only
treble, bass and balance can be adjusted.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Tone adjustment
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "Tone" and press the controller.
4.Select desired tone settings.
Treble and bass
1.Select "Treble" or "Bass" and press the
controller. {Radio} or {Audio off}.

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154 2.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired setting.
3.Press the controller to save the setting.
Balance and fader
1.Select "Balance" or "Fader" and press the
controller.
2.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired setting.
3.Press the controller to save the setting.
Speed-dependent volume control
The speed-dependent volume control auto-
matically increases the volume as the speed
increases. You can set various stages for the
volume increase.
1.Select "Speed Vol." and press the control-
ler.
2.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired setting.
3.Press the controller to save the setting.
LOGIC7*
sets the spatial sound effect between the val-
ues 0 and 10. The best possible spatial sound
lies at the values 5 and 6. At 0, the spatial sound
effect is switched off. This setting is suitable for
radio plays, for example.1.Select "LOGIC7" and press the controller.
2.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired setting.
3.Press the controller to save the setting.
LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are regis-
tered trade marks of Lexicon, Inc., a com-
pany of the Harman International Group.<
Equalizer
You can adjust individual audio frequency
ranges.
1.Select the symbol and press the con-
troller.
2.Turn the controller to the left or right to
select the desired frequency range and
then press the controller.
3.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired setting.
4.Press the controller to save the setting.
Resetting tone settings
You can reset all tone settings except "Speed
Vol." to the standard default settings.
Select "RESET" and press the controller.

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Radio
Your radio is equipped to receive the FM and
AM wavebands.
Listening to radio
Switch on audio or video sources, refer to
page153.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
Stations are shown on the Control Display on
the basis of various selection criteria, e.g.
"Presets".
Using the voice command system:
Changing station
Using buttons in center console
Press the button for the corresponding
direction until you reach the next station.
Using the voice command system:
Using iDrive
FM waveband:
1.Select "FM" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
>"Autostore list":
Selection of stations in the "FM" wave-
band within reception range during the
last automatic memorization procedure.
>"Presets":
Display of up to twelve stations that you
have previously stored, refer to
page158.
3.Turn the controller to select a station and
press the controller.
AM waveband
1.Select "AM" and press the controller.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
>"Presets":
Display of up to twelve stations that you
have previously stored, refer to
page158.
>"Autostore list":
Selection of stations in the "AM" wave-
band within reception range during the
last automatic memorization procedure. 1.{Radio}.
2.{FM} or {AM}.
1.{Radio}.
2.{Next station} or {Station back}.

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press the controller.
Sampling stations, scan
The system automatically plays a brief sample
from each of the stations on the current wave-
band.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
3.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
4.Select "SCAN" and press the controller.Scan starts.
To end scan:
Press the controller.
Scan is interrupted and the currently selected
station is played.
Selecting frequency manually
You can use the manual search in order to
select a frequency directly.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
3.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
4.Select the frequency display and press the
controller.

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5.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired frequency.
6.Press the controller to save setting.
Using the voice command system:
Updating selection of stations in
receiving range
In the course of longer trips, when you travel
outside the transmission range of the originally
selected stations, you can update the selection
of stations in receiving range.
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
3.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
4.Select "AUTOSTORE" and press the con-
troller.
The selection of stations in receiving range is
updated, the frequencies of the stations are dis-
played.
Station scan
You can tune in to stations that are received in
addition to those on the display.
The frequency of the station is displayed in the
bottom status line and also on the Control Dis-
play.
Using buttons in center console
Start station search:
Maintain pressure on the button for sev-
eral seconds.
The station search begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The station search stops as soon as a station is
found.
Using iDrive
1.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
2.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
3.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
4. Select the desired direction and
press the controller.
The station search begins with the currently
selected frequency.
The station search stops as soon as a station is
found. The frequency is shown on the Control
Display. 1.{Radio}.
2.{Frequency 88...107 (Point 1...9)}.

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Storing a station
You can also manually store stations in the
"Autostore list" if this selection has been made
before storing.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
3.Select "FM" or "AM" and press the control-
ler.
4.Choose the selection criterion and press
the controller.
5.Select "MANUAL" and press the controller.
6.Select "STORE" and press the controller.
7.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired memory position.8.Press the controller.
The stations are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Using the voice command system:
Changing memory position
1.Select the desired station.
2.Turn the controller until you reach the
desired memory position.
3.Maintain pressure on the controller for sev-
eral seconds.
The station is now stored.
RDS Radio Data System*
RDS also broadcasts information on the VHF/
FM waveband. RDS stations have the following
properties for this purpose:
>In broadcasting companies that broadcast
over several frequencies, the system auto-
matically switches to the frequency with the
best reception quality.
>If the reception conditions are good, the
station names are shown on the Control
Display. With weaker reception or when
1.{Radio}.
2.{Station 1...12}.