BMW 7 Series: System Functions

The rear seat entertainment system must be switched on to execute all its functions.

The driver can use the iDrive to select the access rights for the rear seat entertainment system.

Fig. 5: Selecting CID Main Menu Settings

Select submenu "Settings" (2) in Main menu (1) with the iDrive.

Select the submenu "Rear system enable" in the "Settings" menu.

Fig. 6: Selecting Driver Control

Four different functions can be selected in the "Rear control" menu (1):

• "Driver control" (2): Everything that does not disturb the driver can be controlled in the rear compartment.
• "Equal control" (3): The driver and the rear passengers can execute all functions with equal authorization.
• "Rear control" (4): The driver can control everything that does not disturb the rear passengers.
• "Switch off rear DVD system" (5):

Switch off rear seat entertainment system. The rear seat entertainment system cannot be switched on again before any other priority is selected.

NOTE: The driver can control the volume of the speakers in all four settings. Audio playback is muted by pressing the (ON/OFF) rotary pushbutton on the CIC.

Speaker Control

Speaker control must be switched on to facilitate audio playback through the speakers. The hard-wired headphones are muted when speaker control is activated.

The rear displays adopt the feed from the currently active source.

The speakers can then be controlled from the rear seat entertainment system.

Fig. 7: Selecting Loudspeakers

To switch on speaker control, select "Rear operated speakers" (2) in the "Options" menu (1).

Connecting External AV Devices

External devices can be connected to the RSE control unit via the AV inputs. External devices can also be connected via the AUX-In connection or the USB-audio interface (6FL) in the center console. Connected video devices are recognized automatically.

NOTE: The connection is automatically deactivated after unplugging the external video device. A blue image may be shown on the rear screen if the connection is not deactivated automatically.

The corresponding input must be activated when a pure audio device is connected.

Follow the following steps to connect an external device:

• Switch on the rear seat entertainment system.
• Open the flap on the RSE control unit when connecting to the AV inputs.
• Fold open the center armrest when connecting to the AUX-In connection or USB-audio interface (6FL).
• Connect the external audio device to the corresponding input and switch on.
• Select the "CD/Multimedia" menu item (1) in the Main Menu.
• Then select the "External devices" menu item (2) in the "CD/Multimedia" menu (1).

Fig. 8: Selecting External Devices

The available connections and their status are now shown:

• USB-audio interface (1)
• AUX-In connection, Center console (2)
• RSE control unit, AV input, left (3)
• RSE control unit, AV input, right (4).

NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the RSE it remains connected until it is turned off or disconnected.

Fig. 9: Activating External Devices

Digital and Satellite Tuners

The digital tuner and the satellite tuner can also be controlled from the rear seat entertainment system. Various satellite and digital radios are available corresponding to the national market specification.

• In Band On Channel (IBOC) is the digital tuner in the USA
• Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS), is the satellite supported subscription radio in North America.

In the F01/F02, the digital tuners are integrated in the CIC and no longer installed externally.

The SDARS satellite tuner is installed in the luggage compartment and connected to the MOST-bus.

Proceed as described in the following to select a digital or satellite tuner.

Digital Tuner

Select the HD Radio "IBOC" menu item (2) in the "Radio" menu (1).

Fig. 10: Selecting HD Radio

Satellite Tuner

Select the "Satellite radio" menu item (2) in the "Radio" menu (1). The stations can be scanned and selected in the same way as terrestrial stations.

Fig. 11: Selecting Satellite Radio

Language

The selected language always applies to the complete vehicle. When the language is changed in the CIC, this language will also be adopted by the rear seat entertainment system. After changing the language in the rear seat entertainment system, the change will also be adopted in the CIC.

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