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Technical�training.

Product�information.
G12�Audio�Systems

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BMW�Service
General�information

Symbols�used

The�following�symbol�is�used�in�this�document�to�facilitate�better�comprehension�or�to�draw�attention
to�very�important�information:

Contains�important�safety�information�and�information�that�needs�to�be�observed�strictly�in�order�to
guarantee�the�smooth�operation�of�the�system.

Information�status�and�national-market�versions

BMW�Group�vehicles�meet�the�requirements�of�the�highest�safety�and�quality�standards.�Changes

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in�requirements�for�environmental�protection,�customer�benefits�and�design�render�necessary
continuous�development�of�systems�and�components.�Consequently,�there�may�be�discrepancies
between�the�contents�of�this�document�and�the�vehicles�available�in�the�training�course.

This�document�basically�relates�to�the�European�version�of�left�hand�drive�vehicles.�Some�operating
elements�or�components�are�arranged�differently�in�right-hand�drive�vehicles�than�shown�in�the
graphics�in�this�document.�Further�differences�may�arise�as�the�result�of�the�equipment�specification�in
specific�markets�or�countries.

Additional�sources�of�information

Further�information�on�the�individual�topics�can�be�found�in�the�following:

• Owner's�Handbook
• Integrated�Service�Technical�Application.

Contact:�[email protected]

©2015�BMW�AG,�Munich

Reprints�of�this�publication�or�its�parts�require�the�written�approval�of�BMW�AG,�Munich

The�information�contained�in�this�document�forms�an�integral�part�of�the�technical�training�of�the
BMW�Group�and�is�intended�for�the�trainer�and�participants�in�the�seminar.�Refer�to�the�latest�relevant
information�systems�of�the�BMW�Group�for�any�changes/additions�to�the�technical�data.

Information�status:�June�2015
BV-72/Technical�Training
G12�Audio�Systems
Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2. Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2).............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. History�and�new�development.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.1. From�CCC�to�HU-H2...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2. Headunit�High�2� ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Generations..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.1. Radio�Professional� ............................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2. Navigation�Professional� ............................................................................................................................................4
2.3. Application�scenario�and�versions.............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.4. System�overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1. Bus�overview................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4.2. System�wiring�diagram�HU-H2.......................................................................................................................9

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2.4.3. Functional�wiring�diagram�for�Headunit-H2........................................................................... 11
2.4.4. New�Ethernet� ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

3. HU-H2�Hardware....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1. System�components.................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1. Exterior�view............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2. Interior................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

4. HU-H2�Functions......................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1. New�operating�concept........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.2. iDrive�operating�concept�ID5++................................................................................................................ 17
4.2. Media/Radio................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2.1. Introduction�to�radio�functions................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2. FM............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2.3. AM............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
4.3. Media/Player�functions............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.3.1. History�and�new�perspective......................................................................................................................... 21
4.4. Communication.....................................................................................................................................................................................................37
4.5. Navigation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.5.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................37
4.5.2. Overview�of�map�data�updating................................................................................................................ 37
4.6. Map�data�updates.............................................................................................................................................................................................38
4.6.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................38
4.6.2. Updating�by�the�workshop................................................................................................................................39
4.6.3. Updating�by�the�customer................................................................................................................................. 41
4.6.4. Automatic�updating...................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.6.5. Loading�the�enabling�code............................................................................................................................... 48
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Contents
4.6.6. Availability� .................................................................................................................................................................................. 49

5. Speakers�and�Amplifiers............................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
5.1. Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
5.2. Top�HiFi�system................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
5.2.1. Top�HiFi�system�components...................................................................................................................... 54
5.3. High�End�system................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
5.3.1. System�overview............................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.3.2. Bowers�&�Wilkens........................................................................................................................................................... 58
5.3.3. Speakers�of�the�High�End�system........................................................................................................ 63
5.3.4. High�End�amplifier�(AMPT).............................................................................................................................. 65
5.3.5. Microphone� ............................................................................................................................................................................. 66

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6. Active�Sound�Design........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
G12�Audio�Systems
1.�Introduction
Introduction�to�Headunit�High�2

The�4th�generation�head�unit�with�Navigation�Professional�Headunit�High�2�has�gradually�replaced
the�Headunit�High�since�the�end�of�2014.�The�first�vehicle�with�the�new�head�unit�was�the�new�2
Series�convertible�(F23).�This�was�followed�by�the�BMW�1�Series�and�2�Series�vehicles�in�March�2015
and�the�BMW�3�Series�and�4�Series�vehicles�in�July.�The�Headunit�High�2�with�completely�revamped
hardware�will�now�also�be�offered�in�the�new�BMW�7�Series�(G12)�.�The�user�interface�(ID5++)�for�the
new�BMW�7�Series�(G12)�has�also�been�completely�redesigned.

Vehicle�electrical�system�connection

With�the�Headunit�High�2,�a�new�bus�system�has�been�introduced.�The�"OPEN�Alliance�BroadR-
Reach"�(OABR�Ethernet)�is�used�for�the�data�transmission�between�the�head�unit�and�telematic
control�unit.�The�topic�of�OABR�Ethernet�is�dealt�with�in�detail�in�the�"G12�Telephone�and�telematic
systems"�training�manual.

Navigation

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In�addition�to�the�familiar�update�options�for�the�map�data,�an�automatic�update�is�now�also�offered
in�combination�with�the�Headunit�High�2�with�the�introduction�of�the�G12.�Customers�can�benefit
from�automatic�map�updates�in�combination�with�a�3-year�navigation�map�subscription.�The�head�unit
contains�a�new�user�interface�and�many�new�navigation�features.�These�are�described�in�the�"G12
Navigation�system"�training�manual.�In�addition,�a�number�of�sensors�for�the�navigation�system�have
been�relocated�to�the�surrounding�vehicle�electrical�system�environment.

Rear�seat�entertainment�(RSE)

The�rear�seat�entertainment�system�has�also�been�updated�in�combination�with�the�Headunit�High�2.
Alongside�a�new�RSE�control�unit�and�a�tablet�PC�to�control�the�functions�(called�Touch�Command),
a�host�of�new�functions�are�now�available�in�the�vehicle.

Telematic�systems�and�ConnectedDrive

A�new�telematic�control�unit�is�being�introduced�at�BMW�with�the�Headunit�High�2.�For�the�first�time,
the�Telematic�Communication�Box�2�TCB2�offers�the�mobile�radio�standard�Long�Term�Evolution�(LTE)
in�the�vehicle.�LTE�is�used�for�the�ConnectedDrive�services�(e.g.�BMW�Online,�Internet),�the�telematic
services�(TeleService,�Remote�Services)�and�for�the�emergency�call�system�Intelligent�Emergency
Call.�This�is�complemented�by�a�permanently�installed�Wi-Fi�hotspot�(SA�6WD)�for�the�first�time�in�the
automotive�industry.�This�hotspot�also�supports�the�LTE�standard.�You�can�find�further�information
regarding�the�Wi-Fi�hotspot�in�the�"G12�Telephone�systems"�training�manual.

Telephone,�connectivity,�player�connection

A�new�feature�in�the�G12�is�that�telephone�with�wireless�charging�is�offered�as�standard�equipment�in
the�US�market.�the�feature�is�BMW�Telephony�with�wireless�charging�(SA�6WA),�wireless�charging
of�mobile�phones.�Further�details�on�this�are�provided�in�the�"G12�Telephone�and�telematic�systems"
training�manual.

2�new�versions�of�the�snap-in�adapter�for�the�base�plate�for�convenient�telephone�are�offered�for
®
the�new�iPhone �6.�The�generic�snap-in�adapter�(Snap-in-Adapter�Connect�Universal)�can�be�used
® ®
for�all�iPhone�versions�(iPhone �5,�5C,�5S,�6�and�6�Plus)�with�Lightning �connector�(available�since
®
February�2015).�In�addition,�a�special�iPhone 6�snap-in�adapter�is�offered�exclusively�for�the�iPhone

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1.�Introduction
® ®
6 �(available�since�April/May�2015).�The�snap-in�adapter�Universal�2.0�was�introduced�for�Android
®
telephones�in�spring�2015.�This�supports�all�common�Android �telephones�in�the�areas�of�hands-free
®
mode,�charging,�smartphone�music�player�connection�and�Android �apps.

In�addition,�there�are�2�USB�interfaces�in�the�G12�(second�USB�interface�in�combination�with
the�standard�equipment�(in�the�US)�Telephone�with�Wireless�charging)�which�additionally�permit
connection�of�smartphones�as�music�players�via�one-wire�technology�with�all�original�(OEM)�and
BMW�Accessories�cables.

Bluetooth�audio�streaming�is�already�present�as�standard�equipment.
®
As�additional�streaming�variants,�the�G12�also�offer�Screencast�(via�Wi-Fi Direct)�and�Apps�over
the�Air�(via�Bluetooth).

Speaker�systems

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2�hi-fi�systems�are�offered�in�the�G12.�Each�of�the�2�systems�has�a�hi-fi�amplifier�which�is�specifically
adapted�for�each�system.�The�Top�HiFi�system�is�the�Harman�Kardon�Surround�Sound�System�(SA
688)�is�offered�as�the�standard�system.

And�for�the�first�time�at�BMW,�a�High�End�system�is�offered�in�cooperation�with�Bowers�&�Wilkins.
The�system�can�be�ordered�by�the�customer�as�optional�equipment�(SA�6F1).

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
2.1.�History�and�new�development

2.1.1.�From�CCC�to�HU-H2

From�the�Car�Communication�Computer�to�the�Headunit�High�2

An�overview�of�the�different�versions�of�the�large�head�unit�(head�unit�with�Navigation�Professional)
is�provided�below.

Generations Designation/year
1st�generation Car�Communication�Computer�(CCC)�(2003)
2nd�generation Car�Information�Computer�(CIC)�(2008)
3rd�generation Headunit�High�(2012)

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4th�generation Headunit�High�2�(2014)

2.1.2.�Headunit�High�2
The�following�chapter�on�the�4th-generation�head�unit�with�Navigation�Professional�covers�the
following�topics:

• Headunit�High�generations
• Headunit�High�2:�Application�scenario�and�versions
• Bus�overview,�system�wiring�diagram,�functional�wiring�diagram,�OABR�Ethernet
• OABR�Ethernet

2.2.�Generations
At�BMW,�the�head�unit�family�is�now�in�its�4th�generation.�A�brief�overview�of�the�previous�head�units
used�at�BMW,�which�have�a�Central�Information�Display�(CID),�can�be�found�below.�The�following
table�contains�the�different�designations�from�the�individual�departments�of�the�BMW�Group.�The
previous�versions�of�Radio�Professional�are�differentiated�in�the�1st�table.�This�corresponds�to�the
basic�equipment�of�the�G12�(not�available�in�the�US�market).

The�second�table�lists�the�previous�versions�of�the�head�units�with�Navigation�Professional.�The
Headunit�High�2�is�also�used�for�this�function�in�the�G12.�A�Business�navigation�system�is�not�offered
for�the�G12.

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
2.2.1.�Radio�Professional

Manufacturer
Marketing Technical Diagnostics Development Series
&�(SA Qualification Specification introduction
code/ as�from�E60
Generation) (2003)
Harman/ Radio Multi-Audio- Multi-Audio- Multi-Audio- E63,�E60�(2003)
Becker Business System- System- System-
(SA (without Controller Controller Controller
663/1) MP3 M-ASK M-ASK M-ASK
function); (CHAMP�US) (CHAMP�US) (CHAMP�US)
Radio
Professional
Harman/ Radio Car CIC CIC�MID F10�(until
Becker Professional Information 09/2010)

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(SA Computer
663/2) Basic
Alpine Radio Car CHAMP CHAMP�2 F10�(from
(SA Professional information 09/2010)
663/2) computer
basic�2
Magneti Radio Headunit Headunit Entry�Media BMW�F3x,�F2x
Marelli Professional Basic�(HU-B) Basic�(HU-B) (07/2014)
(SA
663/3)
Magneti Media Headunit Headunit Entry�Media BMW�F48
Marelli system Basic�(HU-B) Basic�(HU-B) (09/2015)
(SA
6FW/3)

2.2.2.�Navigation�Professional

Manufacturer
Marketing Technical Diagnostics Development Series
&�(SA Qualification Specification introduction
code/ as�from�E60
Generation) (2003)
Siemens/ Navigation Car Car Car E63,�E60�(2003)
VDO Professional Communication Communication Communication
(SA�601 Computer Computer Computer
or�609/1) CCC (CCC) (CCC)
Harman/ Navigation Car CIC CIC�High E8x,�E9x�(2008)
Becker Professional Information
(SA�601 Computer
or�609/2)
Harman/ Navigation Headunit�High Headunit�High NBT F01�LCI�(2012)
Becker Professional (HU-H) (HU-H)
(SA�601
or�609/3)

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
2.3.�Application�scenario�and�versions
Brand,�development�code; Headunit�High�2
(series)
BMW;�G12�(BMW�7�Series) 07/15�with�new�user�interface�2015�(ID�5++)
BMW;�F23�(2�Series�Convertible) 11/14�with�current�user�interface�(ID�4++)
BMW;�F2x�(BMW�1�Series�and�2 03/15�with�current�user�interface�(ID�4++)
Series�Coupé)
BMW;�F3x�(BMW�3�Series�and�4 07/15�with�current�user�interface�(ID�4++)
Series)
BMW;�F48�(BMW�X1) 9/15�with�current�user�interface�(ID�4++)
I01�(BMW�i3) With�new�user�interface�probably�in�2016�(ID�5++)
I12�(BMW�i8) No�planned�date�at�the�moment

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2.4.�System�overview
The�fundamental�parts�of�this�training�manual�include�a�bus�overview,�vehicle�electrical�system
connection�of�the�Headunit�High�2�and�functional�wiring�diagram.�Since�it�is�not�possible�to�anticipate
all�training�manuals�and�it�is�additionally�wished�to�preserve�clarity,�further�wiring�diagrams�for�the
Headunit�High�2�can�be�found�in�the�following�training�manuals:

Topic Training�Manual
Antenna�system�in�G12 "G12�Telephone�and�telematic�systems"
Convenient�telephone�(includes�USB�audio�in "G12�Telephone�and�telematic�systems"
the�base�plate�and�USB�video�via�the�USB�audio
interface)�and�with�Screencast�as�new�feature.
Rear�seat�entertainment�in�G12 "G12�Rear�seat�entertainment"
Speakers�in�G12 Chapter�5�"Speakers�and�amplifiers"
of�this�training�manual
Camera�systems�in�G12 "G12�Assistance�systems"

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
2.4.1.�Bus�overview

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G12�bus�overview

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
Abbreviation Explanation
ACC Active�cruise�control
ACSM Crash�Safety�Module
AMPT Amplifier�Top�(amplifier�of�the�Top�HiFi�system)
ASD Active�Sound�Design
BDC Body�Domain�Controller
CON Controller
DME Digital�Motor�Electronics
DSC Dynamic�Stability�Control
EARSH Electric�active�roll�stabilization�rear
EARSV Electric�active�roll�stabilization�front

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EGS Electronic�transmission�control
EPS Electromechanical�Power�Steering
FLA High-beam�assistant
FLER Frontal�Light�Electronics�Right
FLEL Frontal�Light�Electronics�Left
FZD Roof�function�center
GWS Gear�selector
HEADUNIT Headunit�High�2
HKA Automatic�rear�air-conditioning�and�heating
HKFM Tailgate�function�module
HSR Rear�axle�slip�angle�control
IHKA Integrated�automatic�heating�/�air�conditioning
KAFAS Camera-based�driver�support�systems
KOMBI Instrument�panel
LEM Light�Effect�Manager
NFC Near�Field�Communication
NVE Night�Vision�Electronics
PCU Power�Control�Unit
PMA Parking�maneuvering�assistant
RFK Reversing�camera
RSE Rear�Seat�Entertainment
RSL Radar�Sensor�Left�(avoidance�assistant)
RSR Radar�Sensor�Right�(avoidance�assistant)
SAS Optional�equipment�system
SMBF Seat�module,�passenger

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
Abbreviation Explanation
SMFA Seat�module,�driver
SMFAH Seat�module,�driver,�rear
SPNMHL Seat�pneumatics�module�back�left
SPNMHR Seat�pneumatics�module�back�right
SPNMVL Seat�pneumatics�module�front�left
SPNMVR Seat�pneumatics�module�front�right
SWW Lane�change�warning�(primary)
SWW2 Lane�change�warning�(secondary)
TCB2 Telematic�control�unit�2
TRSVC Control�unit�for�rear�view�camera�and�SideView

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VDP Vertical�Dynamic�Platform
VTG Transfer�box
WCA Wireless�charging�tray
1 Start-up�node�control�units�for�starting�and�synchronizing
the�FlexRay�bus�system
2 Control�units�with�wake-up�authorization
3 Control�units�also�connected�at�terminal�15WUP

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
2.4.2.�System�wiring�diagram�HU-H2

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Headunit�High�in�the�G12

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
Index Explanation
1 Dynamic�Stability�Control�(DSC)
2 Central�Information�Display�(CID)
3 Body�Domain�Controller�(BDC)
4 Audio�control�panel
5 Power�distribution�box,�rear
6 Crash�Safety�Module�(ACSM)
7 CAN�terminator
8 Controller�CON
9 USB�interface�in�the�center�console�(standard�equipment)
10 USB�interface�in�the�center�armrest�(with�SA�6NS�or�6WC)

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11 Head�unit
12 Steering�column�switch�cluster�(SZL)
13 Instrument�panel�(KOMBI)

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
2.4.3.�Functional�wiring�diagram�for�Headunit-H2

The�functional�wiring�diagram�of�the�Headunit�High�2�HU-H2�is�shown�below,�here�with�TCB2.

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Functional�wiring�diagram�of�HU-H2�with�TCB2

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)
Index Explanation
1 Central�Information�Display�(CID)
2 Headunit�High�2
3 User�interface
4 Application/software
5 Interfaces�/�Hardware�connection

2.4.4.�New�Ethernet

History

Ethernet�with�5-lines�or�4-lines.

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Since�the�F01,��Ethernet�has�been�used�at�BMW�for�vehicle�programming�and�for�updating�the�map
data�of�the�navigation�systems�with�5�lines��(4�x�data�lines�and�1x�activation�line�of�the�OBD�interface
including�shielding).

Another�Ethernet�connection�is�installed�in�F0x�or�F1x�vehicles:�a�5-wire�Ethernet�system�from�the
BDC�to�the�head�unit�or�from�the�head�unit�to�the�Rear�Seat�Entertainment�(RSE).�Four�data�lines�are
used�here�for�transmission�of�the�navigation�data�for�the�RSE.�An�activation�line�is�not�required.

Both�Ethernet�variants�are�comparable�with�the�standard�Ethernet�variant�100BASE–TX�in�PC
networks.�The�Ethernet�version�with�5�lines�is�still�used�in�the�G12�from�the�OBD2�interface�to
the�Body�Domain�Controller.

New

Ethernet�with�2�lines

In�the�G12,�the�Headunit�High�is�connected�with�the�Telematic�Communication�Box�2�TCB2�by�means
of�a�new�Ethernet�version�for�the�first�time�in�the�BMW�7�Series.�Unshielded�Twisted�Single�Pair�is
an�Ethernet�variant�which�was�developed�by�the�OPEN�Alliance�BroadR-Reach.�These�are�two-wire,
twisted�and�unshielded�lines�for�data�transfer.�At�BMW,�this�Ethernet�is�called�"OABR�Ethernet",
which�has�been�especially�adapted�for�the�automotive�sector.

The�data�rate�for�an�OABR�Ethernet�connection�is�up�to�maximum�of�2�x�100�Mbit/s.

A�comparison�of�the�previous�connection�between�BDC�and�head�unit�(5-wire�Ethernet)�and�the�new
variant�(2-wire�Ethernet)�can�be�found�below.

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2.�Headunit�High�2�(HU-H2)

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OABR�Ethernet�in�comparison�with�conventional�2–wire�Ethernet

Index Explanation
A 5-wire�standard�Ethernet�100BASE–TX
B 2-wire�OABR�Ethernet
1a Body�Domain�Controller�(BDC)
1b Telematic�Communication�Box�2�(TCB2)
2a "Transmit"�data�line�with�100�MBit/s
2b "Receive"�data�line�with�100�MBit/s
2c Simultaneous�transmission�and�reception�with�100�MBit/s�+�100�MBit/s,
2c�in�double�version�as�it�is�a�differential�signal.
3 Head�unit

Hardware�advantages

One�of�the�first�options�is�the�transmission�of�vehicle�camera�data�(F15).�The�advantage�of�Ethernet
is�that�vehicle�cameras�(IP-based)�are�not�only�connected�to�one�control�unit,�but�several�control�units
can�access�the�data�flows�of�the�vehicle�cameras.�The�network�is�therefore�very�flexible�and�is�well
prepared�for�the�future.

Another�important�advantage�is�the�fast�programming�of�control�units.�The�programming�times�are
reduced�significantly�via�Ethernet.�Whereas�a�CAN�bus�can�only�transmit�data�with�a�maximum�length
of�8�bytes�per�message,�Ethernet�messages�have�a�length�of�over�1500�bytes.�The�user�data�rate�thus
increases:�Considerably�more�message�packages�can�be�transmitted�in�a�shorter�period.

Other�applications�such�as�the�control�unit�communication,�the�networking�of�vehicles�with�the
environment�and�diagnosis�usages,�will�also�increase�the�importance�of�Ethernet.�Furthermore,�with
a�OABR�Ethernet�connection�only�two�lines�(instead�of�the�previous�five�lines�with�Ethernet)�are�used,
meaning�additional�weight�and�costs�can�be�saved.�Details�on�data�transfer,�the�physical�layer�and�layer
model�are�explained�in�the�"G12�Bus�systems"�training�manual.

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3.�HU-H2�Hardware
3.1.�System�components

3.1.1.�Exterior�view
The�Headunit�High�2�is�the�successor�model�to�the�Headunit�High�introduced�in�2012.�The�G12�is
the�first�vehicle�in�which�the�new�HU-H2�with�new�user�interface�will�be�installed.
®
The�manufacturer�for�the�European�and�US�versions�is�Harman .

Front�view�with�silhouette�comparison

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Front�view�of�head�unit

Index Explanation
1 Headunit�High�2�with�1.5”�housing
2 Headunit�High�with�2"�housing

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Rear�view

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Rear�view�of�Headunit�High�2

Index Explanation
1 SDARS�in�the�US�version
2 FM2�antenna
3 AM/FM1�antenna
4 GPS�antenna�connector�not�used�on�the�G12;�the�GPS�signal�is�always
transmitted�to�the�head�unit�via�OABR�Ethernet�in�the�G12
5 Main�connector
6 Ethernet�connection;�connection�to�the�Telematic�Communication
Box�2�(TCB2)
7 ®
Wi-Fi�antenna�connection�for�Wi-Fi Direct�connections
8 Connection�for�Bluetooth�antenna
9 USB2�connection;�customer's�smartphone�via�the�telephone�base�plate
10 USB1�connection;�customer�access�to�USB�audio�interface
11 APIX�connection�to�instrument�cluster�(KOMBI)
12 APIX�connection�to�Central�Information�Display�(CID)

3.1.2.�Interior

The�Headunit�High�2�contains�the�following�components:

• 1.5"�DIN�housing�(Headunit�High�was�accommodated�in�a�2”�housing).
• ®
Texas�Instruments �CPU�(processor)�with�1.5�GHz�and�2�cores.
• 4�GB�RAM�.

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• ®
Dirana�III �AM/FM�tuner�for�phase�diversity�(see�"G12�Audio�systems",�Chapter�4.5).
• DVD�drive,�integrated�.
• OABR�processor�for�connection�via�OABR�Ethernet�to�the�new�telematic�control�unit
Telematic�Communication�Box�2�TCB2�as�a�roof-mounted�version�(for�more�information,
refer�to�the�"G12�Telephone�and�telematic�systems"�training�manual).
• Hard�disk�drive�with�200�GB�storage�capacity�with�new�partitioning.
• SVS�system�and�integrated�Touchbox�for�the�controller�from�Nuance .
®

Hard�disk�partition

In�terms�of�the�volume,�the�hard�disk�retains�the�same�level�of�the�predecessor�head�unit�with�200�GB.
The�new�division�of�the�hard�disk�is�explained�in�the�next�graphic.

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4.�HU-H2�Functions
4.1.�New�operating�concept

4.1.1.�Introduction
The�functions�of�the�new�Headunit�High�2�correspond�to�those�of�the�Headunit�High�with�the�hardware
introduction.�However,�the�improved�hardware�components�(CPU,�RAM,�graphics�card)
allow�for�considerably�smoother�image�structures.

A�full�description�of�the�individual�functions�of�the�Headunit�High�2�can�be�found�in�the�Owner's
Manuals�of�the�respective�vehicles.

4.1.2.�iDrive�operating�concept�ID5++

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The�iDrive�operating�concept�comprises�the�following�3�components�in�the�basic�equipment:�the
Central�Information�Display�(CID),�the�controller�CON�and�the�Headunit�High�2.�The�user�interface
is�controlled�in�the�Headunit�High�2.�The�operating�concept�was�completely�revamped�for�the
introduction�of�the�G12.�It�was�optimized�in�order�to�also�permit�touch�and�gesture�control�in
addition�to�control�by�the�iDrive�system�and�operation�at�the�center�stack�(audio�control�panel).
Touch�screen�control�at�the�CID�is�part�of�the�standard�equipment;�gesture�control�is�linked�to
selection�of�optional�equipment.

Further�detailed�information�on�the�topic�of�touch�and�gesture�control�and�the�associated�optional
equipment�is�provided�in�the�"Displays�and�Controls"�training�manual.

Operating�options�in�the�G12

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Index Explanation
1 Operation�via�gesture�control�(standard�equipment�in�the�US�market�G12)
2 Operation�via�touch�screen�on�the�Central�Information�Display�(CID)�(standard
equipment)
3 Operation�via�the�audio�control�panel�on�the�center�stack�or�favorite
buttons�(standard�equipment)
4 Operation�via�the�Touch�Controller�(standard�equipment).

A�completely�redesigned�main�menu�offers�improved�clarity�in�the�central�information�display�in�the
G12.

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Main�menu�overview�in�the�G12

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The�main�menu�"Media/Radio":�All�media�sources�of�the�predecessor�head�units,�i.e.�all�content�of
the�"old"�main�menus�CD/Multimedia�and�Radio,�was�combined�here�in�a�large�list.�The��new�main
menu�Media/Radio�was�created�from�the�menus�CD/Multimedia�and�Radio.�For�the�customer,�this
offers�a�large�number�of�different�options�for�playing�audio�files,�images,�video/film�files�and�apps�in�the
vehicle.�In�order�to�maintain�clarity,�the�customer�can�make�the�media�selection�individually�in�a�new
submenu�and�thus�create�his�own�individual�list.

The�submenu�is�called:�Personalize�menu.�This�submenu�"Personalize�menu"�is�not�just�provided
under�Media/Radio�but�also�in�almost�all�new�main�menus�so�that�the�user�can�configure�the�display
lists�individually.

The�main�menu�"Communication"�is�a�combination�of�the�previous�Telephone�main�menu�and
previous�Office�main�menu.�However,�Bluetooth�and�Wi-Fi�pairing�is�not�just�possible�here,�but�can
now�be�performed�in�all�menus.�This�can�be�selected�under�the�menu�option�"Manage�mobile
devices".

Messages�are�displayed�here�in�the�main�menu�Communication�and�in�the�newly�created�menu

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Notifications.�The�difference�is�that�the�read�messages�(SMS�text�messages,�e-mails)�disappear
from�the�Notifications�main�menu�but�remain�in�the�Communication�menu.

The�content�of�the�main�menu�"Navigation”�has�also�been�restructured�and�contains�a�host�of�new
features.�The�touch�screen�function�of�the�central�information�display�has�been�adapted,�for�example.
The�highlights�include�the�newly�designed�Micro�City�Map�with�a�scale�of�up�to�10�m,�the�learning
navigation�function,�the�route�magnet�and�route�visualization�by�means�of�an�antenna�view�as�well
as�the�road�book�in�split�screen�mode.�Further�information�on�this�is�provided�in�the�"G12�Navigation
system"�training�manual.

The�main�menu�"ConnectedDrive"�has�been�kept�as�a�separate�menu.�The�ConnectedDrive
services�are�now�no�longer�"nested"�in�folders�like�in�the�predecessor�head�units,�as�was�the�case�for
BMW�Online,�for�example.�All�ConnectedDrive�services�are�now�contained�in�a�clear�list.�This�list�can
also�be�personalized�by�means�of�the�"Personalize�menu"�option.�Apps�are�now�started�automatically
®
from�the�iPhone �after�they�have�been�accessed�once.�(The�last-accessed�app�is�stored�by�the
system�and�is�activated�again�when�the�system�is�started�again).�In�addition,�the�apps�can�now�also
be�connected�with�the�vehicle�via�a�Bluetooth�connection�alternatively�to�connection�via�the�USB
connection.

The�"My�Vehicle"�menu�combines�the�previous�menus�Vehicle�info�and�Settings.�The�settings�are
divided�into�vehicle�settings�and�system�settings.�Further�details�on�this�are�provided�in�the�"G12
Displays�and�Controls�training�manual".

The�"Notifications"�menu”�is�a�notification�center�for�all�message�such�as�e-mails,�SMS�text
messages,�Concierge�Service�and,�as�a�new�feature,�also�Check�Control�messages.�Only�new
notifications�are�displayed�here�that�have�been�sent�to�the�vehicle�and�not�yet�read.

A�new�"Favorites"�menu�can�be�selected�by�double-clicking�on�the�direct�access�key�MENU
on�the�controller.�The�last-selected�menu�items�are�then�displayed�here�for�selection.

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Favorites�menu�on�the�CID

All�further�information�on�the�operating�concept�is�provided�in�the�"G12�Displays�and�Controls"�training
manual.

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4.2.�Media/Radio

4.2.1.�Introduction�to�radio�functions
In�the�G12,�radio�reception�for�FM/AM�is�offered�via�the�familiar�phase�diversity�system�with�a�tuner�in
the�head�unit.�The�FM/AM�system�in�the�G12�is�realized�in�combination�with�an�antenna�amplifier�and
the�antennas�in�the�rear�window�of�the�vehicle.�FM/AM�are�included�in�the�basic�equipment.

4.2.2.�FM

FM�in�the�G12

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AM�in�the�G12

4.3.�Media/Player�functions

4.3.1.�History�and�new�perspective
A�radio�was�initially�installed�in�the�vehicle�exclusively�for�reception�and�reproduction�of�FM/AM�signals
in�the�vehicle.�This�changed�with�the�installation�of�the�first�head�units�in�vehicles�as�from�2002�as
everything�was�now�combined�in�one�device.�In�addition�to�familiar�devices�such�as�a�CD/DVD�drive
and�the�radio�tuners,�the�navigation�system�was�now�also�included�in�the�head�unit�(inbox).�Access
to�the�CD/DVD�changer�was�also�possible.�Information�was�now�displayed�in�a�Central�Information
Display�(CID)�and�no�longer�on�a�small�segment�display�like�that�used�for�the�radio.�With�the�extension
to�include�external�devices�in�the�following�years,�there�were�then�countless�possibilities�for�audio
playback�available�to�the�customer.

Customers�could�now�receive,�play�back,�play�back�"from�external�source"�and�stream�via�Bluetooth
audio.�A�list�of�all�possibilities�of�playback�via�an�external�device�available�up�to�now�is�provided�in�the
"G12�Telephone�and�telematic�systems"�training�manual.�The�"G12�Telephone�and�telematic�system"
training�manual�is�very�well�suited�for�this�since�ULF-SBX�High�or�Combox�were�the�connectivity
interface�in�the�vehicle�for�a�long�time.�This�applies�to�both�USB�connection�(2007)�as�well�as�the�first
Bluetooth�audio�streaming�(2010)�and�the�first�App�function�(2010).

These�functions�(both�USB�from�external�source�as�well�as�Bluetooth�audio�and�Apps)�have�been
integrated�in�the�head�unit�since�07/12,�including�the�responsible�hardware�in�the�form�of�the�Combox
multimedia.�This�means�that�all�connectivity/player�functions�are�now�combined�in�the�head�unit.�In�the
new�G12,�the�list�of�options�for�connection/streaming�has�even�been�extended�further.�This�means�that
a�separate�training�manual�would�be�needed�in�order�to�explain�all�the�possibilities�in�detail.

Another�possibility�is�to�change�the�perspective.�Instead�of�listing�all�the�functions�of�a�device�as�in�the
past�and�thus�showing�all�the�possibilities�at�once,�we�will�now�consider�the�result�from�the�customer's
point�of�view.�It�is�the�customer�who�decides�with�which�medium�or�function�he�would�like�to�play�back
audio,�images,�video�or�apps.

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As�a�result,�the�focus�is�instead�on�the�playback�options�for�Audio�(music,�audio�books,�etc.),�Images
(customer�images,�images�for�media),�Film+Video�(�DVD,�video�file,�etc.)�or�Apps�(BMW�Connected
App�or�third-party�provider).�The�new�user�interface�(ID5++)�of�the�Headunit�High�2�also�speaks�in
favour�of�this�philosophy�as�it�offers�the�option�to�hide�functions�that�are�not�used�(chapter�Operating
concept).�This�results�in�the�following�table,��including�the�new�features�for�G12:

AUDIO

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
The�customer�wishes�analog Rear�seat�entertainment
playback�of�music�in�the Experience�(SA�6FR)
vehicle�from�an�external�MP3
player�.�In�this�case,�the�music
data�is�transferred�by�means
of�an�analog�audio�cable�with
jack�plug.
Interface�in�the�G12:
There�is�an�AUX-IN�port�only
in�the�RSE�control�unit.

Music�files�(MP3,�WMA,�etc.) The�USB�interface�in�the�front
for�internal�audio�playback�in center�console�is�standard
the�head�unit;�the�music�data equipment.�There�is�an

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is�transferred�digitally�from�the additional�USB�interface�in�the
USB�stick�to�the�head�unit storage�compartment�in�the
and�is�played�back�from�there. center�armrest�for�Convenient
Interface: telephone�(SA 6NS)�or
The�USB�stick�is�connected�to Telephone�with�wireless
the�vehicle�via�one�of�the�two charging�(SA 6NW).
USB�interfaces.�With�a�rear USB�interface�on�the�RSE
seat�entertainment�system, control�unit�with�the�equipment
the�vehicle�is�also�equipped Rear�seat�entertainment
with�a�USB�interface�in�the Experience�(SA 6FR)
rear�passenger�compartment.  
Accessory�Mode USB�interface�in�the�front
Audio�playback�takes�place center�console�is�standard
externally�via�the�Android
® equipment;�additional�USB
audio�player�of�the�BMW interface�in�the�storage
Connected�App�in�the compartment�in�the�center
smartphone. armrest�for�Convenient
USB�mode telephone�(SA 6NS)�or
Here,�the�smartphone�is Telephone�with�wireless
connected�to�the�head�unit�as charging�(SA 6NW)�for�the
a�storage�medium�similar�to US�market�G12.
a�USB�stick.�The�music�files There�is�a�3rd�USB�interface
are�then�transferred�from�the in�the�vehicle�in�the�RSE
smartphone�(smartphone�in control�unit�for�the�rear�seat
MTP�mode�(=�Media�Transfer entertainment�system�if�the
Protocol))�to�the�head�unit�via customer�has�ordered�Rear
USB.�The�audio�player�is�the seat�entertainment�Experience
head�unit�in�this�case. (SA 6FR).
Interface:
The�mobile�phone�is
connected�to�the�vehicle�via
the�USB�interface�in�both
modes.

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Accessory�Mode The�USB�interface�in�the
Audio�playback�takes�place front�base�plate�is�installed
externally�via�the�Android
® in�the�vehicle�ex-works�if�the
audio�player�of�the�BMW customer�orders�Convenient
Connected�App�in�the telephone�(SA 6NS).
smartphone.
USB�mode
Here,�the�smartphone�is
connected�to�the�head�unit�as
a�storage�medium�similar�to
a�USB�stick.�The�music�files
are�then�transferred�from�the
smartphone�(smartphone�in
MTP�mode�(=�Media�Transfer

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Protocol))�to�the�head�unit�via
USB.�The�audio�player�is�the
head�unit�in�this�case.
Interface:
The�mobile�phone�is
connected�with�the�base�plate
of�the�vehicle�via�the�USB�port
of�the�snap-in�adapter�in
both�modes.
Audio�playback�takes�place�via The�CD/DVD�drive�is�part�of
the�CD/DVD�drive�in�the�head the�basic�equipment�of�the
®
unit�or�via�the�Blu-ray �drive G12.
in�the�RSE�control�unit�in�the If�the�equipment�Rear�seat
rear�passenger�compartment entertainment�Experience
of�the�vehicle. (SA 6FR)�is�installed,�it�is�also
possible�to�play�back�CD/DVD
media�in�the�RSE�control�unit
and�display�content�on�the�rear
compartment�displays.

Audio�playback�for�Blu-ray
® If�the�equipment�Rear�seat
discs�is�possible�exclusively entertainment�Experience
® (SA�6FR)�is�installed,�playback
in�the�Blu-ray �drive�in�the ®
RSE�control�unit�in�the�rear of�Blu-ray �discs�in�the
passenger�compartment�of RSE�control�unit�player�is
the�vehicle. possible�in�addition�to�CD/DVD
playback.

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
DVD�changer No�DVD�changer�will�be
offered�in�the�G12.

Audio�playback�takes�place USB�interface�in�the�front
externally�via�the�iTunes center�console�is�standard
®
music�player�of�an�iPod �or equipment;�additional�USB
interface�in�the�storage

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®
iPhone ;�the�music�data�is compartment�in�the�center
sent�to�the�head�unit�as�digital armrest�for�Convenient
audio�files�via�USB. telephone�(SA 6NS)�or
Interface: Telephony�with�wireless
The�music�player�or�mobile charging�(SA 6NW).
phone�is�connected�to�the There�is�a�third�USB�interface
vehicle�via�the�USB�interface. in�the�vehicle�in�the�RSE
Connection�takes�place�via control�unit�for�the�rear�seat
®
the�original�Apple �cable�(30- entertainment�system�if�the
pin�or�Lightning)�or�by�means customer�has�ordered�Rear
of�a�one-wire�cable�from�the seat�entertainment�Experience
BMW�Parts�and�Accessories (SA 6FR).
range.
Audio�playback�takes The�USB�interface�in�the�base
place�externally�via�the plate�is�installed�in�the�vehicle
iTunes�music�player�of�an ex-works�if�the�customer
®
iPhone ;�the�mobile�phone�is orders�Convenient�telephone
connected�with�the�base�plate (SA 6NS).
of�the�vehicle�via�the�matching
snap-in�adapter.�The�music
data�is�sent�to�the�head�unit�as
digital�audio�files�via�USB.
Interface:
The�USB�port�in�the�base
plate�is�used�as�the�interface
here.�The�matching�snap-in
adapter�must�also�have�USB
ports�(see�gold�additional
contacts�on�the�underside).

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Audio�playback�takes�place�via The�music�hard�disk�is�enabled
the�built-in�hard�disk�drive for�the�customer�with�26�GB
HDD�in�the�head�unit.�The for�the�music�partition�as�from
music�was�first�converted Navigation�Professional�(SA
by�the�head�unit�with�its�rip 609)�(standard�equipment
function�and�stored,�or�was for�the�US�market�G12).
imported�to�the�hard�disk�drive
from�a�USB�stick�or�a�CD.

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Analog�radio Standard�equipment
Reception
Analog�AM/FM�reception
is�realized�by�means�of
phase�diversity�with�2
antennas�in�the�rear�window�in
combination�with�an�antenna
amplifier.
Processing�and�output:
There�is�a�digital�signal
processor�in�the�head�unit
which�calculates�an�enhanced
signal�from�the�two�antenna
signals�using�an�algorithm.
There�is�also�an�FM/AM�triple
tuner�in�the�head�unit�for
further�signal�processing�and
audio�playback�(triple�tuner
for�radio�reception,�station
updates�and�RDS).
Digital�radio Digital�Radio�(SA 654)�or
Reception: standard�equipment�in�the
The�SDARS�antenna�is�also US�market�(for�one�year)�in
in�the�fin/TCB2�in�the�US G12.
version.
Processing�and�output:
Processing�and�output�of�the
received�digital�radio�signals
take�place�in�the�SDARS
tuner�in�the�head�unit.

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Bluetooth�audio�streaming Standard�equipment
Audio�playback�takes�place
by�means�of�Bluetooth�audio
streaming�via�Audio�Video
Remote�Control�Profile
®
(AVRCP�1.3)�for�Android
®
devices�and�Microsoft
devices.
In�addition,�Bluetooth�audio
also�supports�the�Accessory
®
Protocol�IAP�for�Apple
® ®
devices�(iPod ,�iPhone �etc.).

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AVRCP�1.4�has�been�offered
in�the�head�units�Headunit
Basic�and�Headunit�High
since�07/13.�Since�this
protocol�is�implemented�very
differently�by�the�smartphone
manufacturers�and�this
can�lead�to�problems�in�the
vehicle,�it�was�decided�not
to�implement�AVRCP�1.4
for�the�series�launch.�The
series�launch�will�therefore
take�place�with�AVRCP�1.3
for�the�Headunit�High.�Work
is�urgently�being�carried�out
on�developing�a�solution�for
stable�implementation�of
AVRCP�1.4.

The�solution�had�not�yet
been�decided�at�the�editorial
closing�date.�More�information
regarding�this�topic�is�coming
in�2016.

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Audio�streaming�via Convenient�telephone
Screencast (SA 6NS)�or
Music�files�on�the�mobile Telephone�with�wireless
phone�are�played�back�in charging�(SA�6NW�standard
the�music�player�on�the�Cell in�the�US�market�G12)
phone�and�are�streamed
to�the�head�unit�via�a�Wi-
®
Fi Direct�connection.
The�display�of�the�mobile
phone�is�mirrored�(Desktop
Sharing).�For�this�purpose,
a�Wi-Fi�connection�must
be�established�between
the�mobile�communication

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device�and�the�head�unit.�The
function�is�called�Screencast
and�can�be�found�in�the�menu
Media/Radio.
Web�radio Apps�(SA�6NR)�or�in�the
®
The�iPhone �is�connected package�with�BMW
with�the�head�unit�via�USB. ConnectedServices
The�BMW�Connected�App (SA 6NK)�for�the�US
with�integrated�web�radio�is market�G12.
started.�The�data�for�this�is USB�interface�in�the�front
supplied�from�the�internet center�console�is�standard
from�the�BMW�backend.�The equipment,�additional�USB
digital�audio�files�are�sent�from interface�in�the�storage
the�mobile�phone�to�the�head compartment�in�the�center
unit. armrest�for�Convenient
telephone�(SA 6NS)�or
Telephony�with�wireless
charging�(SA 6NW).
There�is�a�3rd�USB�interface
in�the�vehicle�in�the�RSE
control�unit�for�the�rear�seat
entertainment�system�if�the
customer�has�ordered�Rear
seat�entertainment�Experience
(SA 6FR).

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Third-party�app Apps�(SA�6NR)�or�in
Like�with�web�radio�(BMW the�package�with�BMW
Connected�App),�the ConnectedServices�(SA 6NK);
®
iPhone �is�connected USB�interface�in�the�front
with�the�head�unit�via�USB center�console�is�standard
and�the�respective�app�of equipment,�additional�USB
the�third�party�(e.g.�Spotify, interface�in�the�storage
Deezer,�Aupeo�etc.)�is�started. compartment�in�the�center
The�connection�to�internet armrest�for�Convenient
radios�or�subscription�music telephone�(SA 6NS)�or
providers�is�set�up�via�the Telephone�with�wireless
customer's�mobile�phone. charging�(SA 6NW)�standard
The�digital�audio�files�are�sent in�US�market�G12.
from�the�mobile�phone�to�the There�is�a�3rd�USB�interface

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head�unit. in�the�vehicle�in�the�RSE
control�unit�for�the�rear�seat
entertainment�system�if�the
customer�has�ordered�Rear
seat�entertainment�Experience
(SA 6FR).

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Web�radio�(streamed) Apps�(SA�6NR)�or�in
Digital�music�files�are the�package�with�BMW
transferred�to�the�head�unit ConnectedServices�(SA 6NK);
via�Bluetooth�app�streaming USB�interface�in�the�front
(a�wireless,�certified�radio�link) center�console�is�standard
®
using�the�iPhone .�Control equipment,�additional�USB
is�also�performed�via�this interface�in�the�storage
Bluetooth�wireless�link�by compartment�in�the�center
means�of�the�connection armrest�for�Convenient
from�the�head�unit�to�the telephone�(SA 6NS)�or
BMW�Connected�App�on�the Telephone�with�wireless
smartphone. charging�(SA 6NW)�standard
in�US�market�G12.�There
is�a�3rd�USB�interface�in

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the�vehicle�in�the�RSE
control�unit�for�the�rear�seat
entertainment�system�if�the
customer�has�ordered�Rear
seat�entertainment�Experience
(SA 6FR).
Third-party�app�(streamed) Apps�(SA�6NR)�or�in
Digital�music�files�are the�package�with�BMW
transferred�to�the�head�unit ConnectedServices�(SA 6NK);
via�Bluetooth�app�streaming USB�interface�in�the�front
(a�wireless,�certified�radio�link) center�console�is�standard
®
using�the�iPhone �or�Android equipment,�additional�USB
® interface�in�the�storage
�mobile�phone�(currently�in compartment�in�the�center
planning�phase).�Control�also armrest�for�Convenient
takes�place�via�this�Bluetooth telephone�(SA 6NS)�or
wireless�link�by�means�of�the Telephone�with�wireless
connection�from�the�head�unit charging�(SA 6NW)�standard
to�the�individual�third-party in�US�market�G12.
apps�(Spotify,�Deezer,�Napster, There�is�a�3rd�USB�interface
Aupeo,�Audible�etc.)�on�the in�the�vehicle�in�the�RSE
smartphone. control�unit�for�the�rear�seat
entertainment�system�if�the
customer�has�ordered�Rear
seat�entertainment�Experience
(SA 6FR).

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Image�streaming�via Convenient�telephone
Screencast (SA 6NS)�or
Images�present�on�the�cell Telephone�with�wireless
phone�are�displayed�in�the charging�(SA�6NW)
gallery�on�the�cell�phone standard�in�US�market�G12.
and�streamed�to�the�head
®
unit�via�a�Wi-Fi Direct
connection.�The�display�of�the
phone�is�mirrored�(Desktop
Sharing).�For�this�purpose,
a�Wi-Fi�connection�must
be�established�between
the�mobile�communication
device�and�the�head�unit.�The

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function�is�called�Screencast
and�can�be�found�in�the�menu
Media/Radio.
® ®
Panoramio �images Panoramio �images�have
The�BMW�ConnectedDrive not�been�implemented�in
Services�include�access�to�the the�G12.�Instead,�a�number
mobile�internet�portal�BMW of�country-specific�vehicle
Online.�In�addition�to�access�to apps�such�as�"Webcam
weather�information,�e-mails, images"�are�currently�being
messages�and�a�wide�range�of prepared.�Vehicle�apps�in
apps,�it�is�possible�to�display the�ConnectedDrive�menu
images/information�for�the with�the�optional�equipment
current�location�or�destination ConnectedDrive�Services
®
from�the�Google �service (SA 6AK)�(standard�for�the
® US�market�G12).
Panoramio .
Contact�pictures Convenient�telephone
Display�of�contact�photos (SA 6NS)�or
from�the�address�book�of�the Telephone�with�wireless
customer's�cell�phone�on�the charging�(SA�6NW)
control�display.�Information (standard�for�the�US�market
on�whether�this�function�is G12).
supported�by�the�respective
cell�phone�is�available�at
www.bmw.com/update

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment

Album�Covers�Gracenote
® Navigation�system�(SA 609)
database (standard�for�the�US�market
® G12)
The�Gracenote �database
stored�on�the�hard�disk�drive
adds�missing�album�covers.

Customer�album�covers Navigation�system�(SA 609)
If�the�customer�has�already (standard�for�the�US�market
added�album�covers�to�the G12)
imported�music�files�for�the
hard�disk�drive�in�the�individual
audio�files�(MP3,�WMA�etc.),

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these�have�display�priority
over�the�album�covers�of
®
the�Gracenote �database.
The�same�applies�for�audio
playback�from�a�USB�stick.

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Video�playback�via�the�CD/ Standard�equipment
DVD�drive�in�the�head�unit
HU-H2

®
Blu-ray �disc Rear�seat�entertainment
Video�playback�via�the�Blu- Experience�(SA�6FR)
®
ray �drive�in�the�RSE�control

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unit.

Screencast�video�streaming Convenient�telephone
Video�files�present�on�the (SA 6NS)�or
mobile�phone�are�played�in Telephone�with�wireless
the�mobile�phone�player�and charging�(SA�6NW)
streamed�to�the�head�unit�via (standard�for�the�US�market
®
a�Wi-Fi Direct�connection. G12)
The�display�of�the�mobile
phone�is�mirrored�(Desktop
Sharing).�For�this�purpose,
a�Wi-Fi�connection�must
be�established�between
the�mobile�communication
device�and�the�head�unit.�The
function�is�called�Screencast
and�can�be�found�in�the�menu
Media/Radio
Digital�video�HDMI/MHL Rear�seat�entertainment
Video�content�is�transmitted Experience�(SA�6FR)
by�cable�to�the�RSE�system
of�the�G12�via�an�HDMI
or�MHL�interface.�The
content�is�played�back�by�an
external�device�(smartphone,
tablet,�games�console,�etc.).
Transmission�to�the�vehicle
takes�place�in�digital�form.�The
data�is�sent�to�the�RSE�control
unit�and�displayed�on�the�two
rear�compartment�displays�if
desired�by�the�customer.

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Analog�video Rear�seat�entertainment
Video�via�analog�video�signal Experience�(SA�6FR)
(jack�plug).�Video�content�is
transmitted�by�cable�to�the
RSE�system�of�the�G12�via�an
analog�video�interface.�The
content�is�played�back�by�an
external�device�(smartphone,
tablet,�games�console,�etc.).
Transmission�to�the�vehicle
takes�place�in�analog�form.
The�data�is�sent�to�the�RSE
control�unit�and�displayed�on
the�two�rear�compartment

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displays�if�desired�by�the
customer.

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Media�source Function�in�the�vehicle Required�optional
equipment
Digital�video�via�USB Convenient�telephone
The�stored�content�of�a�USB (SA 6NS)�or
stick�is�transmitted�to�the Telephone�with�wireless
vehicle�in�digital�form. charging�(SA�6NW)
Transmission�of�the�video�files (standard�for�the�US�market
to�the�head�unit�takes�place�via G12)
the�two�front�USB�interfaces. Rear�seat�entertainment
If�rear�seat�entertainment Experience�(SA�6FR)
is�installed,�the�customer
can�additionally�use�the
USB�interface�on�the�RSE
control�unit.�The�content�is
then�shown�on�the�two�rear
compartment�displays

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if�wished.
Digital�video�via�the Convenient�telephone
smartphone (SA 6NS)�or
The�stored�content�of�a Telephone�with�wireless
smartphone�is�transmitted�to charging�(SA�6NW)
the�vehicle�in�digital�form�in (standard�for�the�US�market
USB�mode�(transfer�similar�to G12)
a�stick). Rear�seat�entertainment
Transmission�of�the�video�files Experience�(SA�6FR)
to�the�head�unit�takes�place�via
the�two�front�USB�interfaces.
If�rear�seat�entertainment
is�installed,�the�customer
can�additionally�use�the
USB�interfaces�on�the�RSE
control�unit.�The�content�is
then�shown�on�the�two�rear
compartment�displays
if�wished.
Video�playback�by�means�of Convenient�telephone
a�digital�video�signal�via�the (SA 6NS)
base�plate
The�stored�content�of�a
smartphone�is�transmitted�to
the�vehicle�in�digital�form�in
USB�mode�(transfer�similar�to
a�stick).
Transmission�of�the�video�files
takes�place�via�the�USB�ports
in�the�front�base�plate�in�the
vehicle.

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4.4.�Communication
Further�details�on�the�topic�of�communication�are�provided�in�the�"G12�Telephone�and�telematic
systems"�training�manual.

4.5.�Navigation

4.5.1.�Introduction
The�navigation�system�offers�a�host�of�new�functions.�An�overview�of�the�new�functions�is�provided
in�the�information�bulletin�"G12�Navigation�system".

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Since�the�navigation�software�and�map�data�are�located�on�the�hard�disk�drive�of�the�head�unit,�the
update�procedure�for�map�data�will�be�described�in�the�next�chapter�of�"G12�Audio�systems".�The
reason�for�this�is�that�the�complete�description�of�the�Headunit�High�2�is�also�contained�in
this�information�bulletin.

Example�of�navigation�in�the�G12

4.5.2.�Overview�of�map�data�updating
There�are�special�navigation�maps�for�every�head�unit�for�updating�map�data.�The�map�data�is�issued
in�larger�markets�up�to�four�times�a�year�from�2015.�In�smaller�markets�once�a�year.�Sometimes,�the
road�maps�change�by�up�to�15 %�each�year.�This�is�why�an�update�makes�sense�for�every�customer.�In
the�ASAP�portal,�a�product�information�bulletin�is�created�for�every�map�release.�The�bulletin�provides
detailed�information�about�the�respective�changes�to�the�predecessor�version.�The�current�map�data
can�be�ordered�by�the�parts�technician�via�the�Electronic�Parts�Catalogue�(EPC):

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Head�unit Map�data
Car�Information Road�Map�PREMIUM;�update�via�several�DVDs
Computer�(CIC
High)
Car�information Road�Map�MOTION�via�a�USB�stick
computer�basic
1�(CIC�MID)
CIC�Basic�2 Road�Map�MOVE�via�a�USB�stick
(Champ2)
HU-B�with Road�Map�ROUTE�via�a�USB�stick
navigation
HU-H Road�Map�NEXT�via�a�USB�stick
HU-H2 Road�Map�EVO�(for�G12)�with�own�USB�stick�or�streaming

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A�detailed�description�on�how�the�map�data�Road�Map�EVO�for�the�Headunit�High�2�is�fully�(FULL
Map�update)�or�partially�(Automatic�Map�update)�updated�can�be�found�in�the�next�chapter.

In�the�iDrive�Options�menu�of�the�navigation,�the�current�version�of�the�installed�map�data�is�visible
under�the�menu�item�"Version�of�navigation�system".�Furthermore,�in�the�service�acceptance�the�key
data�can�be�read�out.�The�road�map�currently�installed�is�then�displayed.

4.6.�Map�data�updates

4.6.1.�Introduction
With�the�introduction�of�the�Headunit�High�2,�there�are�now�several�ways�to�update�the�map�data
of�the�head�unit:

• Update�in�BMW�Service
• Updating�by�the�customer
• Automatic�updating

What�is�new�is�that�with�the�start�of�the�Headunit�High�2�together�with�Navigation�(SA 609),
a�3�three-year�map�subscription�is�included.

The�map�data�is�updated�here�up�to�four�times�per�year,�whereby�a�distinction�is�made�between�a
Full�Map�update�(update�of�the�complete�map�data�on�the�hard�disk�drive)�and�the�automatic�map
update.�The�Full�Map�update�(for�e.g.�Europe)�can�be�carried�out�in�the�conventional�way�using�a�USB
stick�or�via�the�BMW�programming�system.�The�difference�is�that�the�data�must�be�uploaded�onto�the
USB�stick�(up�to�2019).

The�automatic�map�update�takes�place�by�means�of�the�SIM�card�installed�in�the�vehicle�only�for�the
respective�home�region�(e.g.�Germany).�The�automatic�map�update�function�is�planned�for�the�markets
DE,�ES,�FR,�IT,�NL,�GB,�US,�CA�and�CN.

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Comparison�of�Full�Map�update�vs.�automatic�update

4.6.2.�Updating�by�the�workshop
Updating�the�map�data�remains�unchanged�for�BMW�Service.�BMW�Service�can�load�the�map�data
either�via�the�USB�interface�or�via�the�BMW�diagnosis/programming�system.

Transfer�of�the�map�data�via�the�USB�interface�in�the�vehicle�is�performed�using�a�USB�stick�onto
which�the�service�technician�has�copied�the�map�data�himself.�The�data�is�copied�to�the�USB�stick
from�a�workshop�PC�via�a�copy�web�console.

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Copy�console

Index Explanation
1 Copy�console�for�the�HDD�update�(hard�disk�drive�map�data)�of�the�ISPI-
Admin-Toolset
2 Already�available�map�on�the�shared�storage�(NAS�server)�of�the�service
workshop
3 Installation�(download)�of�new,�additional�map�data�onto�the�shared�storage
4 Overview�table�of�storage�capacity�on�the�shared�storage

The�map�data�is�not�invoiced�to�the�customer�(three-year�map�subscription).�However,�the�working
time�required�for�the�programming/updating�is�charged.

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4.6.3.�Updating�by�the�customer
The�customer�can�update�his�map�data�himself.

Alternatives�for�the�customer

• Data�transfer�via�the�vehicle's�USB�interface�using�a�self-created�USB�stick�(Full�Map�update)
in�conjunction�with�the�ConnectedDrive�Portal/Store.�There�will�be�complete�map�data
packages�on�a�quarterly�basis�which�will�be�made�available�to�the�customer�for�download�via
the�ConnectedDrive�portal.
• Data�transfer�via�the�vehicle's�USB�interface�by�means�of�the�USB�stick�(Full�Map�updates,
map�data�EVO)�available�from�BMW�Parts�probably�as�from�2019.�Alternatively,�the�customer
can�have�the�current�map�data�transferred�to�the�vehicle�by�BMW�Service�subject�to�payment
of�the�working�time�(Chapter�4.7.1).

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ConnectedDrive�Portal/Store

The�ConnectedDrive�Store�has�been�offered�in�combination�with�the�ConnectedDrive�portal�since
the�end�of�2014.

https://www.bmw-connecteddrive.com

A�prerequisite�for�this�is�that�the�vehicle�is�"mapped".�In�other�words,�the�vehicle�is�assigned�to�the
customer's�ConnectedDrive�account.�Successful�mapping�is�visible�in�the�header�with�the�currently
displayed�customer�vehicle�and�the�correct�VIN.

In�this�ConnectedDrive�store,�basic�and�individual�services�can�be�called�up�using�the�"Ordered
services"�button.�As�from�the�middle�of�2015,�the�map�update�function�will�be�visible�in�the�submenu
Basic�services.

The�menu�options�"Automatic�map�update"�and�"Manual�map�update"�(Full�Map�update)�will�then�be
available.

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Store�in�ConnectedDrive�portal

Index Explanation
1 Automatic�map�update
2 Manual�map�update

In�the�"Automatic�map�update"�area,�it�is�possible�to�display�the�region�for�the�respective�map�update
and�change�this�if�necessary�if�the�customer�moves.

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Automatic�map�update

An�installation�menu�can�be�opened�by�means�of�a�download�button�in�the�"Manual�map�update"�area.

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Download�area�in�the�store

Index Explanation
1 Download�installation�program�"BMW�UPDATE�MANAGER"

In�the�next�step,�the�map�data�is�loaded�and�saved�on�the�PC�by�means�of�the�"BMW�UPDATE
MANAGER"�installation�program.�From�here,�the�customer�can�copy�the�map�data�onto�a�USB�stick
and�load�it�in�the�vehicle.

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BMW�UPDATE�MANAGER

Parts�Service

From�2019,�the�first�map�data�updates�for�the�Headunit�High�2�(map�data�EVO)�will�be�available�for�the
customer�via�a�USB�stick�available�in�BMW�Parts.�The�first�3-year�map�subscriptions�will�expire�in�the
middle�of�2018.

Map�data�updating�via�the�USB�interface

Index Explanation
1 Customer�buys�the�USB�stick�in�BMW�Service�(from�2019)
2 USB�stick�with�current�map�data
3 Customer�loads�the�map�data�using�a�USB�stick�and�enabling
code�via�the�USB�interface�to�the�vehicle

4.6.4.�Automatic�updating

Partial�update

An�"automatic�update"�takes�place�via�data�streaming�with�an�incremental�map�data�update,�without
the�customer�having�to�initiate�anything.�Incremental�means�that�only�a�certain�part�of�the�map�is
updated.

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A�prerequisite�for�this�is�an�online�connection�via�an�active�SIM�card�in�the�vehicle.�The�hardware�of
the�SIM�card�is�located�in�Telematic�Communication�Box�2�TCB2.�You�can�find�details�on�the�TCB2�in
the�"G12�Telephone�and�telematic�systems"�training�manual.

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TCB2�roof-mounted�version�in�the�G12

With�an�activated�SIM�card,�the�ConnectedDrive�Services�become�active�with�the�customer's
signature�on�the�"Get�Connected"�form�after�activation�by�BMW�AG.

The�automatic�update�is�effected�without�intervention�from�the�customer,�i.e.�the�customer�does�not
have�to�start�the�update�process�manually.

Automatic�map�data�updating

Index Explanation
1 BMW�server�with�the�current�map�data
2 Updated�map�data�(only�some�areas�of�the�map)�are�transmitted�online�to�the
customer's�vehicle�and�added�to�the�navigation�map�data�there.
3 Customer's�vehicle�with�current�valid�ConnectedDrive�contract

With�an�automatic�update,�using�the�example�of�a�European�map,�the�complete�data�is�not�updated
(about�30 GB);�instead,�only�the�current�changes�for�each�update�field�(max.�350 MB)�are�updated.

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There�will�be�only�one�update�region�for�Germany.�No�matter�whether�the�customer�lives�in�the�north,
south,�east,�west�or�middle�of�Germany,�only�the�entire�map�of�Germany�will�be�updated�with�the
automatic�update.�The�rest�of�the�European�map�on�the�head�unit�is�not�affected�by�the�automatic
update.�For�customers�living�in�the�neighboring�regions,�a�full�map�update�of�the�entire�map�of�Europe
is�also�offered.

In�Europe,�it�is�planned�to�have�a�common�automatic�update�for�customers�in�Austria,�Switzerland,
Liechtenstein,�Hungary,�Slovenia�and�Croatia,�for�example.�An�individual�solution�will�therefore�be
offered�for�each�country�or�region�in�Europe.

There�are�also�these�individual�solutions�for�the�automatic�update�in�North�America.�At�the�moment,
approximately�11�states/regions�in�the�US�are�planned�for�the�automatic�update.�Among�others,�a
region�with�the�New�England�states�and�one�with�Canada�and�Alaska.

The�exact�division�of�which�countries/regions�are�summarized�in�automatic�update�regions�was�not
known�at�the�time�of�the�editorial�deadline.

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Map�data�on�the�hard�disk

Partitioning�of�the�hard�disk�of�the�Headunit�High�2

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Index Explanation
1 Section�of�the�partition�(109�GB)
2 Map�data�for�Europe;�for�example�filled�with�about�30�GB
3 Streaming�updates�max.�350�MB�every�three�months�via�"Automatic�Map
update";�according�to�the�state,�region�of�the�customer
4 Remaining�map�of�Europe�=�(29.5�GB)�which�is�not�automatically�updated

Display�in�the�vehicle

The�map�data�is�updated�regularly�and�several�times�a�year�(up�to�four�times),�as�soon�as�an�updated
map�version�is�available.�The�progress�of�the�update�can�be�read�on�the�central�information�display.

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Example�of�automatic�map�updating

The�minimum�requirement�for�automatic�updating�is�that�terminal�15�is�active.

If�the�updating�is�cancelled�(for�e.g.�no�data�connection�or�end�of�the�journey),�the�updating�is
continued�as�soon�as�terminal�15�is�active�again�and�the�vehicle�has�re-established�a�data�connection
to�the�BMW�server.

4.6.5.�Loading�the�enabling�code
The�repair�or�initial�enabling�code�FSC�is�still�available�in�the�ASAP�portal.�However,�the�length�of
the�repair�code�or�initial�enabling�code�will�change.�Instead�of�21�characters,�an�over�100-character
code�will�now�be�required.�However,�a�new�process�allows�this�to�be�accessed�on�the�ASAP�portal,
saved�on�a�USB�stick�and�loaded�into�the�head�unit.�FSC�input�via�the�BMW�diagnosis�system�or�BMW
programming�system�is�still�possible.

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4.�HU-H2�Functions
4.6.6.�Availability

Where�is�automatic�updating�possible�from�2015?

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Availability�of�automatic�update

• Germany
• United�Kingdom
• Italy
• France
• Netherlands
• Spain
• US
• Canada
• China

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4.�HU-H2�Functions
For�which�markets�is�introduction�of�the�Full�Map�update�planned?

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Available�markets�for�introduction�of�Full�Map�update

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
5.1.�Overview
Two�hi-fi�systems�are�offered�in�the�G12.�Each�of�the�Two�systems�has�a�hi-amplifier�which�is
specifically�adapted�for�each�system.�The�Top�HiFi�system�is�the�Harman�Kardon�Surround�Sound
System�(SA�688)�is�offered�as�the�standard�system.�For�the�first�time�at�BMW,�a�High�End�system
is�offered�in�cooperation�with�Bowers�&�Wilkins.�The�High�End�system�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond
Surround�Sound�System�(SA�6F1).�A�comparison�of�the�individual�hi-fi�systems�is�provided�below:

System SA Channels/ Tweeters Mid-range Bass


power/ speakers speakers
speakers
Top�HiFi 688 9/600W/16 7 7 2
High�End 6F1 10/1200W/167 7 2

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5.2.�Top�HiFi�system
The�Top�HiFi�system�is�branded�with�speaker�covers�with�the�logo�“harman/kardon”.�It�comprises�16
speakers.

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers

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System�wiring�diagram,�Top�HiFi�system

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
Index Explanation
1 Center�tweeter�in�the�instrument�panel
2 Center�mid-range�speaker�in�the�instrument�panel
3 Head�unit
4 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�front�right�door�trim�panel
5 Tweeter�in�the�front�right�mirror�triangle
6 Bass�speaker�“central�bass”�at�front�right�under�the�front�passenger�seat
7 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�rear�right�door�trim�panel
8 Mid-range�speaker�in�storage�shelf,�rear�left
9 Tweeter�in�storage�shelf,�rear�left
10 Tweeter�in�storage�shelf,�rear�right

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11 Mid-range�speaker�in�storage�shelf,�rear�right
12 Tweeter�in�the�rear�right�door�trim�panel
13 Active�Sound�Design�(ASD)
14 Power�distribution�box,�rear
15 Amplifier�Top�(AMPT)�(amplifier�of�the�Top�HiFi�system)
16 K-CAN�terminator
17 Tweeter�in�the�rear�left�door�trim�panel
18 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�rear�left�door�trim�panel
19 Bass�speaker�“central�bass”�at�front�left�under�the�driver's�seat
20 Tweeter�in�the�front�left�door�trim�panel
21 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�front�left�door�trim�panel

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
5.2.1.�Top�HiFi�system�components

Speakers

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Top�HiFi�system�in�the�G12

Index Explanation
1 Center�mid-range�speaker�in�the�instrument�panel
2 Center�tweeter�in�the�instrument�panel
3 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�front�right�door�trim�panel
4 Tweeter�in�the�front�right�mirror�triangle
5 Bass�speaker�“central�bass”�at�front�right�under�the�front�passenger�seat
6 Tweeter�in�the�rear�right�door�trim�panel
7 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�rear�right�door�trim�panel
8 Mid-range�speaker�in�storage�shelf,�rear�left
9 Tweeter�in�storage�shelf,�rear�left
10 Top�HiFi�amplifier

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
Amplifier

Equalizing�can�be�individually�adjusted�on�the�amplifier�(AMPT)�of�the�Top�HiFi�system.�The�equalizer
is�an�electronic�filter�for�sound�design.�It�is�used�for�manual�adjustment�of�frequency�ranges�and�for
compensation�of�linear�distortion�in�sound�signals.�The�Top�HiFi�amplifier�of�the�G12�has�an�output
power�of�600 W�and�is�connected�with�the�vehicle�electrical�system�and�the�head�unit�via�the�MOST
bus.

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Top�HiFi�amplifier�of�the�G12

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
5.3.�High�End�system

5.3.1.�System�overview

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System�wiring�diagram�of�High�End�system�in�the�G12
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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
Index Explanation
1 Microphone�volume�adjustment
2 Center�tweeter�in�the�instrument�panel
3 Center�mid-range�speaker�in�the�instrument�panel
4 Center�speaker�LED
5 Power�distribution�box,�front
6 Tweeter�in�the�front�right�mirror�triangle
7 Right�mirror�triangle�LED
8 Analog�frequency�diplexer,�front�right�door
9 Headunit�High�2
10 Speaker�cover�LED,�front�right

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11 Bass�speaker�“central�bass”�at�front�right�under�the�front�passenger�seat
12 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�front�right�door�trim�panel
13 Tweeter�in�the�rear�right�door�trim�panel
14 Mid-range�speaker�in�storage�shelf,�rear�left
15 Tweeter�in�storage�shelf,�rear�left
16 Tweeter�in�storage�shelf,�rear�right
17 Mid-range�speaker�in�storage�shelf,�rear�right
18 Speaker�cover�LED,�rear�right
19 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�rear�right�door�trim�panel
20 Power�distribution�box,�battery,�rear�right
21 Power�distribution�box,�rear
22 K-CAN�terminator
23 Active�Sound�Design�(ASD)
24 Amplifier�Top�(AMPT)�(amplifier�of�the�Top�HiFi�system)
25 Light�Effect�Manager
26 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�rear�left�door�trim�panel
27 Speaker�cover�LED,�rear�left
28 Tweeter�in�the�rear�left�door�trim�panel
29 Bass�speaker�“central�bass”�at�front�left�under�the�driver's�seat
30 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�front�left�door�trim�panel
31 Speaker�cover�LED,�front�left
32 Analog�frequency�diplexer,�front�left�door
33 Left�mirror�triangle�LED
34 Tweeter�in�the�front�left�mirror�triangle

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
5.3.2.�Bowers�&�Wilkens
Bowers�&�Wilkins�(B&W)�is�a�company�that�was�founded�by�John�Bowers�and�Roy�Wilkins�in�England
in�1996�under�the�name�B&W�Electronics.�The�company�mainly�develops�and�manufactures�speakers
in�the�mid�and�high�price�segment�that�are�used�in�homes�as�well�as�studios.

Since�2008,�Bowers�&�Wilkins�has�also�served�the�computer�and�wireless�segment�with�its�New�Media
series.�The�most�well-known�product�in�this�series�is�the�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Zeppelin,�which�received
the�EISA�Award�2008–2009�as�"Best�Product"�in�the�sound�station�segment.

The�most�well-known�speaker�from�the�company�is�the�Nautilus�from�1993.�The�housing�in�the�form
of�a�snail�shell�accommodates�a�4-way�system�with�separate�active�crossover�system.�The�speaker�is
the�first�to�use�the�so-called�Nautilus�tube�technology,�where�the�sound�radiated�by�the�speaker�to�the
rear�of�the�housing�is�absorbed�by�the�reverse-tapered�horn�geometry.�This�avoids�superposition�of
noise�produced�in�the�housing�and�drivers�on�the�music�signal.�In�the�800�Diamond�series�introduced
in�2010,�all�speakers�are�equipped�with�tweeters�made�of�industrial�diamonds.

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"Bowers�&�Wilkins"�logo�and�the�Nautilus�active�speaker�system

The�cooperation�between�BMW�and�Bowers�&�Wilkins�now�starts�with�the�G12.�The�customer�can
order�the�optional�equipment�High�End�System�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System
(SA�6F1).�A�component�overview�in�the�bird's�eye�view�of�the�G12�is�provided�below.

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers

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High�End�hi-fi�system�in�the�G12

Index Explanation
1 Center�mid-range�speaker�in�the�instrument�panel
2 Center�tweeter�in�the�instrument�panel
3 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�front�right�door�trim�panel
4 Tweeter�in�the�front�right�mirror�triangle
5 Analog�frequency�diplexer,�front�right�door
6 Bass�speaker�“central�bass”�at�front�right�under�the�front�passenger�seat
7 Tweeter�in�the�rear�left�door�trim�panel
8 Mid-range�speaker�in�the�rear�right�door�trim�panel
9 Tweeter�in�storage�shelf,�rear�right
10 Tweeter�in�storage�shelf,�rear�right
11 High�End�amplifier�(AMPT)
12 Microphone�volume�adjustment

The�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System�differs�visually�from�conventional�audio
systems�through�2�center�speakers�in�the�instrument�panel�with�illuminated�Bowers�&�Wilkens�logo.

All�B&W�speakers�in�the�vehicle�are�protected�by�special�stainless�steel�perforated�covers.�The�light
staging�in�the�vehicle�is�created�by�the�LED-illuminated�speakers,�which�create�a�three-dimensional
effect�by�means�of�the�special�hole�pattern�in�the�stainless�steel�covers.

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers

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Light�staging�with�the�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System

In�contrast�to�the�predecessor�High�End�system,�the�light�staging�is�not�controlled�by�the�High�End
amplifier�but�by�the�Light�Effect�Manager�(LEM)�control�unit�used�for�the�first�time�by�BMW.

The�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System�impresses�acoustically�with�optimized
sound�playback�to�all�seats�for�stereo�and�multi-channel�audio�formats.
®
It�is�possible�to�choose�between�5�sound�profiles�developed�by�the�Swedish�company�Dirac .

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers

Overview�of�sound�profiles�of�the�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System

Studio:�In�Studio�mode�a�frequency�and�phase�correction�of�the�speakers�takes�place.�In�this�the
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signal�is�modified�in�both�time�and�in�the�frequency�range�in�order�to�compensate�for�various�time
delays�and�sound�reflections�in�the�vehicle�depending�on�seating�position.�This�leads�to�a�linear�and
correctly�timed�playback�in�the�passenger�compartment.�Through�the�signal�fidelity�formed�in�this
way�an�exceptionally�diverse�and�lively�sound�experience�is�created�for�all�occupants.�An�undistorted
impression�is�created�as�if�you�were�present�at�the�original�recording�in�the�sound�studio.

Concert:�The�Concert�mode�ensures�an�open�and�lively�spatial�effect�through�special�sound�field
modulation�in�the�passenger�compartment.�This�inspires�the�illusion�that�the�speakers�have�been
replaced�by�virtual�speakers�and�have�been�moved�outwards.�It�is�similar�to�a�music�experience�in
a�large�concert�hall.

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
On�Stage:�Here,�the�Concert�mode�is�modified�to�create�the�impression�of�being�on�stage�among�the
musicians�instead�of�in�the�concert�hall.

Cinema:�The�G12�is�equipped�with�a�DVD�player�in�the�head�unit�and�a�Blu-Ray�player�in�the�rear�seat
®
entertainment�system.�It�is�additionally�possible�to�stream�films�from�a�USB�stick�or�an�Android �cell
phone.�The�Cinema�mode�is�optimized�for�this�film�playback�mode.�The�Cinema�mode�creates�a�sound
distribution�with�special�Surround�Sound�like�in�the�cinema.

Lounge:�This�mode�is�specially�designed�for�rear�passenger�compartment�occupants.�The�sound�of
the�entire�vehicle�is�optimally�tailored�to�the�rear�seats.

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
5.3.3.�Speakers�of�the�High�End�system
All�speakers�(tweeters,�mid-range�and�bass�speakers)�are�connected�directly�to�the�audio�amplifier�or
via�an�analog�frequency�diplexer.�The�speaker�highlights�of�the�High�End�system�are�shown�below:

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Speakers�of�the�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System

Index Explanation
1 Diamond�tweeter
2 Opened�diamond�tweeter�with�Nautilus™�spiral�technology
3 ®
Mid-range�speaker�with�Kevlar �diaphragm
4 Top�view�of�“central�bass”�bass�speaker
5 Bottom�view�of�“central�bass”�bass�speaker

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
The�tweeters�in�the�front�area�(center�or�right�and�left�in�the�mirror�triangle)�of�the�vehicle�are
equipped�with�tweeters�made�of�industrial�diamond.�The�extreme�hardness�of�the�diamond�coating
ensures�extreme�pulse�fidelity�and�linearity�even�in�the�highest�frequency�ranges.�The�Nautilus™�spiral
technology�is�used�for�the�tweeters.�Sound�waves�radiated�to�the�rear�of�the�housing�are�absorbed�by
the�horn�channels�at�the�rear�of�the�tweeter.

The�tweeters�in�the�rear�doors�and�storage�shelf�have�high-quality�aluminium�diaphragms.

The�mid-range�speakers�are�accommodated�in�an�almost�vibration-free�die-cast�aluminium�housing
and�are�equipped�with�a�very�high-quality�neodymium�magnet�with�the�highest�field�strength�values.
®
The�diaphragm�is�made�of�Kevlar ,�a�very�light�and�extremely�strong�plastic�fiber�made�of�synthetic
aramid�fibers�(man-made�performance�fibers).

The�bass�speakers�are�installed�under�the�front�seats�as�central�bass�speakers.�The�diaphragms
®
made�of�Rohacell �foam�are�produced�with�several�sandwich�layers.�This�makes�the�diaphragm
extremely�rigid,�which�benefits�sound�output�in�the�low�frequency�ranges.�The�neodymium�magnets

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are�also�used�for�the�bass�speakers.

Analog�frequency�diplexers�are�installed�in�the�front�doors�of�the�G12�in�combination�with�the
Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System.�These�separate�the�high�and�mid-range
frequencies�more�precisely�and�with�a�better�sound�result�than�is�possible�using�a�single�capacitor
mounted�on�the�speaker.

Discrete�(with�individual�components)�high-�and�low-pass�filter�in�the�analog�frequency�diplexer

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5.3.4.�High�End�amplifier�(AMPT)
The�high-end�audio�amplifier�is�a�control�unit�in�the�MOST�network.�It�is�a�Class�D�amplifier�with
1200 W�output�power.

The�Class�D�audio�output�stages�of�the�High�End�audio�amplifier�have�a�significantly�higher�efficiency
than�conventional�Class�A,�B,�or�AB�amplifiers.�The�power�losses�compared�with�conventional�audio
output�stages�are�minimized�by�pulse�width�modulation�and�switched-mode�transistors.�A�continuous
voltage�characteristic�corresponding�to�the�input�signal�is�generated�by�a�low-pass�filter�after�the
power�stage.

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High�End�amplifier�(AMPT)

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5.�Speakers�and�Amplifiers
5.3.5.�Microphone
The�speed-dependent�volume�adjustment�function�used�in�other�speaker�systems�(Speed�Volume)
is�realized�in�the�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond�Surround�Sound�System�by�means�of�a�microphone�in
the�vehicle�interior.�The�microphone�also�helps�control�equalizing�for�the�Bowers�&�Wilkins�Diamond
Surround�Sound�System.�The�function�is�called�Dynamic�Equalizing�Control.

The�automatic�adaptation�takes�place�independently�of�the�noise�that�can�be�heard�in�the�passenger
compartment,�such�as�driving�and�wind�noise.�These�are�measured�with�the�help�of�a�microphone.

The�microphone�on�the�driver'�side�is�used�as�a�microphone�for�volume�adjustment�and�equalizing.

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The�microphone�on�the�driver's�side�(left-hand�drive�vehicle)�is�used�for�the�High�End�audio�system�in�the�G12

If�the�microphone�or�High�End�amplifier�(AMPT)�is�replaced,�the�microphone�must�be�recalibrated
with�the�BMW�diagnosis�system.

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6.�Active�Sound�Design
With�Active�Sound�Design�(ASD),�the�sound�of�the�respective�engine�is�not�changed�but�is
emphasized�depending�on�the�selected�driving�mode.

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ASD�in�the�G12

Index Explanation
1 Rear�right�power�distribution�box
A Audio�signal�of�the�headunit
B Audio�signal�of�the�Active�Sound�Design�(ASD)�control�unit�(processed�audio
signal�for�perfect�engine�sound)
AMPT Amplifier�Top
BDC Body�Domain�Controller
DME Digital�Motor�Electronics
Head�unit Headunit�High�2

The�engine�control�unit�controls�the�Active�Sound�Design�(ASD)�of�the�vehicle�using�characteristic
data�such�as�engine�speed,�load�or�driving�speed.�The�ASD�generates�the�optimum�sound�design
for�the�respective�driving�profile�and�forwards�these�sound�files�to�the�speaker�system�in�the�vehicle
interior�via�the�hi-fi�amplifier.

The�ASD�can�be�temporarily�deactivated�during�a�test�drive�(noise�analysis�drive)�by�means�of�the
BMW�diagnosis�system�ISTA.�However,�permanent�deactivation�of�the�ASD�is�not�possible.�If�the�ASD
is�deactivated�using�the�BMW�diagnosis�system�with�the�ISTA�function�"ASD�muting�ON",�the�ASD�will
remain�switched�off�only�until�the�next�terminal�change.

A�deactivated�Active�Sound�Design�is�activated�again�after�the�next�terminal�change.

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