5 Series E60 520d (N47) SAL
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The writing speed selected for burning
The faster poor quality blanks are recorded, the poorer the result will be
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Sensitivity of home-recorded CDs to scratches and dirt
The reverse (with a label) is the actual medium onto which the data is burned.
Damage such as scratches caused by the customer's own labelling of the CD can thus
have a direct negative effect on readability.
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Reading error
It is of course possible for reading errors to occur on original CDs. Scratches, dirt etc.
also attach their surfaces.
Concerning complaints 1 to 4
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Unfortunately, not all manufactures of data carriers adhere to the recognised
standards for the quality of the basic media and data organisation. In the case of the
known copy-protection mechanisms, the manufacturers actually violate them
deliberately.
BMW permanently strives to ensure that all regularly available media can be played. In
individual cases however, not every violation of standards can be provided for.
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Claims arising from copy-protected CDs that cause reading errors should be submitted
to the CD dealer. These problems cannot be attributed to BMW AG, but rather solely
to the CD manufacturers who do not adhere to agreed audio CD standards.
Concerning complaint 5:
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Depending on the computer performance, quality of blanks used, etc., problems may
develop meaning that not all data are fully and correctly recorded on the data carrier
during the burning process.
The consequence of this is that only a fraction of the data needed can be reproduced
(e.g. the tracker only finds the first two of a series of recorded CD tracks).
Concerning complaint 6:
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The requirements of equipment concerning temperature range, sensitivity to vibrations
and dirt that are needed for use in motor vehicles cannot always be achieved despite
maximum efforts. For this reason, a certain limitation in function compared to indoor
equipment must be accepted.
Concerning complaint 7:
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Please refer to Service Information bulletin 65 13 02 (910)
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SI Problems with audio/navigation CDs/DVDs All series
BMW AG - TIS
23.01.2013 15:53
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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