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BMW CD43 USERS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing your BMW CD43 radio from
This users manual explains the basic functions and care of
your new radio. The radio has some self-explanatory screen
displays and may not have every step required listed in this
This manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing, however model variances
and vehicle accessories installed may cause some discrepancies with this guide, therefore
please use this for reference only and consult the vehicles owners manual and any other
warnings that may exist. This radio is to be installed by a certified BMW technician. You
agree to hold 12v Electronics and its related companies harmless from any legal claims
resulting from installation of the radio and use of this users manual.
This manual and its contents may not be copied or reproduced without permission from 12v Electronics. For more
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- Page 1 This radio is to be installed by a certified BMW technician. You agree to hold 12v Electronics and its related companies harmless from any legal claims resulting from installation of the radio and use of this users manual.
- Page 2 Figure 1 1. Power and volume adjustment. Push for power on/off and rotate for volume. 2. Display for frequency band, RDS station CD functions, and audio adjustments. 3. CD slot for internal deck 4. Display of variable key functions. The selections options change depending on the operating mode.
- Page 3 Anti-Theft protection The unit is protected by a code. For US operation please use the 5 digit code supplied on the code card. If the 4 digit Europe code is used the radio will not tune into stations properly. To use this unit in Europe, additional programming steps may be required.
- Page 4 If the code is entered incorrectly more than 3 times, the unit will not allow another code to be entered. The display will show: If this happens you must leave the vehicles ignition and radio on for 1 hour. After 1 hour you may re-enter the proper code.
- Page 5 Station keys There are 18 storage positions for FM stations and 12 for AM stations. These keys also function as a direct CD selection when this radio is used with the optional CD changer. To program a station to a preset button, tune to the station and hold the preset button you would like to store the station for approx.
- Page 6 Random CD (shuffle) Mode Press the left key to turn the random play mode on/off. Use this button to switch the CD on and also switch between the CD player and the optional CD changer. Audio adjustment Pressing the center button selects the bass, treble balance and fader adjustments. The +, - buttons adjust the levels.
- Page 7 To mute the volume press the left key when this is in the display. To turn off the mute press the left key again. Telephone operation When a factory installed BMW telephone is connected to this radio the radio will automatically mute when a call is received or placed. The radio will display: Care For cleaning use a cloth very lightly moistened with water.
- Page 8 Figure 2 1. Main antenna connection 2. Diversity antenna connection 3. Connection for CD changer AI 4. Connector for: Pin# 1. L/F+ 2. R/F+ 3. L/R+ 4. Telephone mute 5. IGN+ 6. R/R+ 7. I-Bus 8. L/F- 9. +12v constant 10.
- Page 9 Troubleshooting NO DISCS: CD changer magazine empty NO MAGAZINE: No CD changer magazine present CD CHECK: Reading CD’s. Please wait until finished HIGH TEMP: The operating temperature of the radio is too high. Once normal operating temperature is reached, play will resume automatically CD: A CD has been inserted into the internal deck NO DISC: There is no CD in the internal deck CD ERROR: An error occurred while the CD was being read.
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