BMW CD43 User Manual

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  
manual.  
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.  
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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.  
Store the code card in a secure location outside of the vehicle. You may be required  
to re-enter the code after servicing your vehicle or when the battery is disconnected.  
The LED (figure 1 #5) will flash when the ignition is switched off.  
You can apply the security stickers to the vehicles door windows for additional theft  
protection.  
Entering the code number:  
When power is supplied to the unit the display should look like this:  
Use the station preset keys 1-6 (figure 1 # 7) to enter the 5 digit code. For example, if  
the code is 63251, press 6 key followed by the 3,2,5 & 1 key.  
When the entire code has been entered press:  
# 8)to the right to confirm. (right arrow)  
(figure 1  
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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.  
RADIO OPERATION  
Each touch of the FM or the AM button will switch between the available bands and  
AUTOSTORE memory areas.  
RDS Display:  
RDS (Radio Broadcast Data System) allows display of station information on the  
radio. When RDS information is available it will allow you to access station  
information and program type (PTY). Note: Not all stations broadcast this data and  
RDS data is only possible under favorable reception conditions.  
To activate RDS, press the left button under the RDS option. The radio program type  
will be displayed for a few seconds.  
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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. 3 seconds. Repeat for other presets.  
Station or Title search  
These keys are used for radio tuning and CD search operation.  
Radio Mode:  
Each press of the search mode keys change increases or decreases the channel  
frequency.  
CD Mode:  
Each press of the search mode keys will fast-forward or rewind the current track of  
the CD.  
The Scan function will search the available stations about every 10 seconds. Press to  
turn on the Scan on or off.  
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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.  
To reset all levels to center press the center button for more than 2 seconds. The  
display will show:  
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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. The display will be  
damaged with use of any chemicals or cleaners. DO NOT USE PROTECTANTS  
LIKE ARMOR ALLOR OTHER BRANDS ON THE DISPLAY.  
Connections  
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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. VSS  
11. R/F-  
12. L/R-  
13. ILL  
14. R/R-  
15. GND  
16. REMOTE  
17. N/A  
5. 10 amp fuse  
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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. Check CD for proper  
insertion and condition  
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