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OJwerks · 4th November 2009, 05:49

I have a 2001 "Euro Spec" 540i. My car came equipped with the widescreen, and a 6 cd-changer in the trunk because at the time there werent Navigation maps available for Venezuela. My screan does have a working TV tuner, this unit is the one equipped with a Cassette player on the unit and I can only play "CD's" via the CD changer.

What generation screen do I have on my car?? What upgrades would I need in order to play DVDs / MP3s on it and be able to connect an Ipod. I dont care for Navigation as the maps available here in Venezuela are useless but Im getting pretty much sick of only being able to play "CDs" from the trunk

What is the model designation for the Nav screen that has the CD/DVD slot behind the screen??

Thanks

jclyman · 4th November 2009, 15:27

I can correct you on ONE point. All M5s have the 6 CD changer in the trunk. Yours in NOT unique in that regard.

OJwerks · 4th November 2009, 19:18

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Originally Posted by jclyman

I can correct you on ONE point. All M5s have the 6 CD changer in the trunk. Yours in NOT unique in that regard.

What I meant is that it only has the 6 CD changer no nav-computer at all..

felstmiester · 4th November 2009, 19:57

I wasn't aware there was a screen that could play cd's, dvd's unless it was aftermarket. We all can only play a cd from the boot changer.

RichardP · 4th November 2009, 20:09

There is no CD version of the E39 monitor. The E46 version has either Tape, CD or MD but the E39 and E53 only ever had tape.

OJwerks · 5th November 2009, 05:38

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Originally Posted by RichardP

There is no CD version of the E39 monitor. The E46 version has either Tape, CD or MD but the E39 and E53 only ever had tape.

Oh really ???? Then I was really miss informed ... this explains it all

Ok, so what device / module do I need in order to play DVD / MP3 "cd's" on my monitor ..

kapone · 5th November 2009, 07:15

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Originally Posted by OJwerks

Oh really ???? Then I was really miss informed ... this explains it all

Ok, so what device / module do I need in order to play DVD / MP3 "cd's" on my monitor ..

A DVD player/changer, or a CarPC hooked into either your existing TV Tuner, or an aftermarket Video module that will replace your TV tuner. You'll still need to have another "device" like a TV Free cable that allows alternate audio stream selection, while the video is being played on the screen, IF you want stereo audio with your DVD/MP3 CDs. If you are ok with Mono, this can be skipped.

OJwerks · 5th November 2009, 07:43

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Originally Posted by kapone

A DVD player/changer, or a CarPC hooked into either your existing TV Tuner, or an aftermarket Video module that will replace your TV tuner. You'll still need to have another "device" like a TV Free cable that allows alternate audio stream selection, while the video is being played on the screen, IF you want stereo audio with your DVD/MP3 CDs. If you are ok with Mono, this can be skipped.

Ok, I feel like im finally understanding this a bit... will something like this work: ?

Nav-TV"vehicledock"
NAV-TV Corporation: iPod to Vehicle Interfaces

and install a DVD/MP3 player to it, Im thinking o having it in the glovebox
Amazon.com: Pyle - Small In-Dash DVD Player w/Remote Control - PLDVD99: Electronics

NachtBlau · 5th November 2009, 16:06

I cant see how you would integrate all of this unless you dumped the factory unit and went all 3rd party.

kapone · 5th November 2009, 16:08

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Originally Posted by NachtBlau

I cant see how you would integrate all of this unless you dumped the factory unit and went all 3rd party.

Oh, it can be done quite well. You just need the right components. Granted, it might end up being more "expensive" than an aftermarket HU that had some of these features, but then you wouldn't have the "stock" look in the interior and that certainly has a value to it. How valuable is that, is of course up to you.