Connecting An External Device - BMW 2011 7 Series Owner's Manual

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1.
Open "Options".
2.
"Select rear source"
3.
Select the desired audio or video source.
Same priority
All audio and video sources can be operated
via the iDrive in the front and rear.
Sound is output in the rear via headphones:
the source selected via the iDrive in the front
is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Sound is output via loudspeakers: the
source selected last via the iDrive in the front
or rear is output via the vehicle loudspeak‐
ers.
The rear has priority
When the source selected in the rear is
played on headphones, it can be selected
but not operated via iDrive in the front. Other
audio or video sources can be operated.
Sound is output in the rear via headphones:
the source selected via the iDrive in the front
is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Sound is output via loudspeakers: the
source selected in the rear is output on the
vehicle loudspeakers. Audio or video sour‐
ces cannot be selected via the iDrive in the
front.
Switching off the rear DVD
Rear entertainment is switched off.
To switch rear entertainment back on: select
a different priority via the iDrive in the front
and
switch on the system, refer to
page
191.
Headphones, vehicle
loudspeakers
Connecting the headphones
Normal headphones
Connect via the
jack 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer to
page 191,
on the rear CD/DVD player.
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Infrared headphones
Connection via the infrared interface on the
lower edge of the screen.
Fitting infrared headphones and information on
which headphones are supported can be ob‐
tained from your service center.
When using infrared headphones, ensure that
the connection between the headphones and
the infrared interface is not disrupted:
Do not place an obstacle between the inter‐
face and headphones.
Do not cover the interface.
Do not scratch the interface.
Fold up display screens for interference-free re‐
ception.
Unfavorable light conditions such as bright am‐
bient light can impair reception.
Sound output on the headphones or
vehicle loudspeakers
Operation is only possible in the rear.
1.
Open "Options".
2.
"Headphones" or "Loudspeakers"
With the following setting, sound output in the
rear is not possible via the vehicle speakers:
"Driver control".
External devices
General information
External audio and video devices and digital
cameras can be connected to
fer to page 191,
on the CD/DVD player. Opera‐
tion takes place on the external device.
Due to the large number of different audio and
video devices available on the market, it cannot
be ensured that every audio and video device
will be displayed correctly on the screen.

Connecting an external device

1.
Fold down the cover in front of the cinch
sockets on the CD/DVD player.
cinch sockets, re‐

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