BMW 5 Series: Video DVD
Country codes
Only DVDs with the country code selected during vehicle ordering can be played. Refer to the information on the CD as well.
1 USA, Canada.
2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Africa.
3 Southeast Asia.
4 Australia, Central and South America, New Zealand.
5 Northwest Asia, North Africa.
6 China.
0 All regions.
Inserting the DVD
Insert the DVD into the DVD slot in the rear with the printed side up.
Playback begins automatically.
Removing the DVD
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Press the button on the
radio.
The DVD is partially ejected.
2. Remove DVD.
Selecting a DVD
1. "MEDIA".
2. "CD/DVD".
3. Playback begins automatically.
Video menu
To open the video menu:
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Press the button during
playback.
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Open the DVD menu.
Many DVDs have their own menus.
The display depends on the contents of the DVD.
Press the button to leave
the DVD menu.
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Start playback.
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Pause.
Playback is paused.
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Previous chapter.
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Fast reverse.
The speed is increased with each press of the Controller.
To stop, start playback.
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Next chapter.
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Fast forward.
The speed is increased with each press of the Controller.
To stop, start playback.
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Stop.
Playback is ended.
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Set the language.
The languages that are available depend on the DVD.
Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Set subtitles.
The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD.
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Back.
Jump back to the previous menu. This function is not supported by all media.
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Additional functions.
The video menu fades out automatically after a short period of time.
Settings for DVD
For some DVDs, settings can only be made via the DVD menu, refer also to the information on the DVD.
Selecting the camera angle
The availability of a different camera angle depends on the DVD and the current DVD track.
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Press the button during
playback.
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"More functions".
3. "Camera perspective".
4. Select the desired setting.
Setting the brightness, contrast and color
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Press the button during
playback.
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"More functions".
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"Display settings".
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is displayed, then press the Controller.
Setting the zoom
Display a larger view of the TV image.
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Press the button during
playback.
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"More functions".
3. "Display settings".
4. "Zoom mode".
Selecting a track
1. Press the button during
playback.
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"More functions".
3. "Select title".
4. Select the desired track.
Selecting the chapter
1. Press the button during
playback.
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"More functions".
3. "Select chapter".
4. Select the desired chapter.
Screen Mirroring
The smartphone screen is shown on the Control Display over a WiFi connection. The sound playback is via the vehicle's loudspeakers.
This function must be supported by the smartphone.
Operation is via the smartphone.
Pair smartphone with the vehicle, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
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General information
Rear entertainment allows occupants in the rear
to access entertainment sources regardless of
the driver's selection. Two screens, different media
connections, and a CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive are
available
Rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray
player
CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive
CD/DVD/Blu-ray ejection
Headphone connection, right
USB port, right
HDMI/MHL connection
USB port, left
Headphone connection, left
USB interface in the rear
There are tw
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Warning
Signal tones
General information
An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. For instance, if an object
is detected to the left rear of the vehicle, a
signal tone sounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the
shorter the intervals.
If
Limits of the system
The function of the Intersection Warning may be restricted because of system
limits or unfavorable
conditions in the following situations, for example:
If there are other objects in the field of view of the sensors that are
concealing the cross traffic.
Heavy fog, rain or snow.
If the front b
