What software did you use? I tried that in an '06 650i. It played MP3 CDs fine but not an MP3 DVD. I have since switched to an iPod. 1600 songs on an 8GB nano for the new 550i.Worked like a charm! Takes a few minutes for the system to choke down all those files, but it's nice to have just one disk with a massive music collection on it.
I hope that helps someone out there who didn't know.
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Thanks, but this is old news. See August 2006 post: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=833462&highlight=MP3+DVD#post833462Worked like a charm! Takes a few minutes for the system to choke down all those files, but it's nice to have just one disk with a massive music collection on it.
I hope that helps someone out there who didn't know.
:cheers:
I think the new 8GB nano is $199. The proper module (for an '06 M5) is about $250 from EAS and others. It can be self installed if you already have a changer. Although, BMW could hit you for another $200 if you have to take the car in for a SW upgrade, etc.I agree the iPod is the best solution, but that is like 700 bucks to set up, since mine did not come with it.
So the DVD solution is a free solution for now.
Is there a cheaper way to get the Ipod set kit up?
I have like 3 ipods, keep getting the new ones!I think the new 8GB nano is $199. The proper module (for an '06 M5) is about $250 from EAS and others. It can be self installed if you already have a changer. Although, BMW could hit you for another $200 if you have to take the car in for a SW upgrade, etc.
Almost any parts department at most good dealers will give you at least 10% off the retail, some do a lot better. It's a good thing if you a good relationship with your dealer's employees!Thanks! Those instructions may come in handy if I can find a deal on the kit...
Just curious does the E60 use the same MKIV DVD unit that the E39 does?Worked like a charm! Takes a few minutes for the system to choke down all those files, but it's nice to have just one disk with a massive music collection on it.
I hope that helps someone out there who didn't know.
:cheers:
I had an E39 M5 with the DVD MKIV and it was a large DVD player in the trunk. The E60 and E63 Nav DVD player is a slim player in the dash, so they are not the same.Just curious does the E60 use the same MKIV DVD unit that the E39 does?
I am just trying to figure if it were even possible before I went through the process of creating a mega DVD like you did.
Also, with 1000 songs, does the E60 software catalog each song for you like I imagine an IPOD would? You must have one heck of a memory to remember all of those tracks. :hihihi:
A CD with MP3 files works perfectly in the CD player! (The single unit not the changer).I had mp3 files on a normal CD (CD-R) and when i tried it in the DVD slot it never worked, so if i have the mp3 files on a DVD it will sure work ??!
I tried the mp3 CD in the cayenne Turbo and it worked !
I did try playing it in the single unit but unfortunatley it never worked, I thought something was wrong with the CD but when i tried it on the 997 turbo & 650i it did work ! Do you think this issue could be solved by a software update ?!A CD with MP3 files works perfectly in the CD player! (The single unit not the changer).
Be careful making a CD with MP3 files, I use iTunes and it works best, as iTune also puts the correct Text if you loaded iTunes with Artist and Genre, Album etc. iTunes lets you burn either a regular CD or a MP3 Cd.
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You have to put it in the DVD nav slot, that is the only one that will read MP3'sI did try playing it in the single unit but unfortunatley it never worked, I thought something was wrong with the CD but when i tried it on the 997 turbo & 650i it did work ! Do you think this issue could be solved by a software update ?!
