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Originally Posted by UKenGB
Resurrecting this thread. Having read it, I conclude that the AV input connector at the rear of the centre console consists of the 4 way 3.5mm jack (L & R audio, composite video and gnd) just like many previous iPods themselves had. This makes sense as it would allow audio and video to be supplied into the car's system through one single neat connector.
BUT...
This suggests stereo audio and we all know that the TV Tuner does not have this capability.
So...
Is the audio signal downmixed to mono or does this input connector actually feed video to the AV input on the Tuner and audio to some other input (AUX in?) that can do stereo?
Some of the previous responders seem to be using this connector. Is it stereo or mono?
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I have tried to find a better solution to connecting a DVD player's audio input into the car's audio system without using this input at the rear console. As I believe this method would not achieve the best in sound quality.
Having looked through both UK & US accessory catalogues (on this site) it would appear BMW have already provided an AUX input for the likes of Ipods which has already been well documented within this forum. Check the following as an excellent guide:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/stereo/9506-fitting-aux-input-cable-x5-nav.html
However I noticed the US catalogue gave an option of different audio leads which would allow for RCA type Aux input connection, as with both types they are located at the rear of the dashboard NAV screen. The only trouble is my local UK dealer's system doesn't recognise the US part numbers?