BMW 520D Automobile User Manual


 
CD player and CD changer
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Inserting the CD magazine
Insert the CD magazine in fully in the direction
of the arrow.
The CD changer automatically reads in the CDs
in the changer and is then operational.
Notes
BMW CD/DVD players and changers are
officially designated Class 1 laser prod-
ucts. Never use them if the cover is damaged,
otherwise there is a risk of serious eye injuries.
Do not use CDs/DVDs with adhesive labels that
have been affixed subsequently, as these may
peel off while in the drive as a result of the tem-
peratures to which these media are exposed
during playing, and could damage the system
irreparably.
Use only round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 12 cm, approx. 5 in, and do not use
CDs/DVDs in conjunction with adapters, e.g.
CD singles, otherwise the CDs or the adapter
could jam and be impossible to eject.
Do not use combined CD/DVDs, e.g. DVD
Plus
,
otherwise the CD/DVD could jam and be impos-
sible to eject.<
General malfunctions
BMW CD/DVD players and changers have been
optimised for operation in cars. 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 if it
has been properly inserted.
Humidity
A high level of humidity may cause the laser
beam focusing lens to fog over and temporarily
prevent the CD/DVD being played.
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
Should malfunctions occur only with individual
CDs/DVDs, one of the following factors may be
the cause.
Self-recorded CDs/DVDs
With self-recorded CDs/DVDs, possible causes
for output malfunctions are, e.g., an inconsist-
ent data-creation or burning process, or low
quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only write on the upper side of CDs/DVDs using
a special marker pen.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
Avoid causing fingerprints and protect against
dust, scratches and moisture.
Store CDs/DVDs in a case.
Do not expose CDs/DVDs to temperatures
above 506/1227, high levels of humidity or
direct sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often copy-protected by the
manufacturer. This could result in CDs/DVDs
being impossible to play, or only playable with
restrictions.
General care
Whenever necessary, use a commercially avail-
able cleaning cloth to wipe the reflective signal
side of CDs/DVDs in straight motions from the
centre outwards.
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