Audio System
Audio System
The E39 Audio system consists of:
- Radio/Tape player - houses radio electronics, tape player, treble, bass, fader, balance adjustments.
- MID - for ON/OFF volume control, station selection, digital sound processor (DSP) control, etc. If the DSP system is installed, the audio button in the MID has a second position to activate the controls.
Except for the number of memory positions for DSP programming, all of the features of the separate E38 DSP switch panel are incorporated into the MID. The memory feature of the E39 DSP has two memory positions whereas the E38 has three.
- Amplifier - Mounted in the trunk.
- The standard 200 watt amplifier for the 10 speaker non DSP audio system
- The optional 12 speaker 440 watt amplifier for the 12 speaker DSP audio system.
- CD Player - mounted in trunk if installed.
- MFL Controls
Radio Test Function: The radio test function of the E38 is carried over to the E39. To activate the test switch the radio on and within 8 seconds press and hold the "m" button for more than 8 seconds. The displayed tests include:
- Radio Serial Number - Radio Production date - DSP Recognition (1/0)
- Station signal Strength - Road speed dependent volume control (CAL 1-4)
Adjusting the CAL makes the volume increase more noticeable (4) or less noticeable (1).