Pinging Tom G. - What's needed for Rearview Camera
 

Let me know all that's needed including video interface. To avoid cutting into the rear lights or BMW roundel, can the camera be mounted just below the tailgate handle, using the license plate frame bolt? Does the camera show the mirror view? What are the costs assuming EAS has everything. ;)

I saw you in the TV thread, does your X5 have a BMW TV tuner fitted? This will make a determination on what is needed.

Nope.

You'll need these two devices:

Video Source Module (VSM) for BMW - Core System
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=161

Reverse "Bumblebee" Camera
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=439

The combination of both of these items will provide a rearview camera installation that will automatically activate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. There is also an additional input for other devices such as a DVD player or iPod.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Is the reverse camera a mirror image or regular?

Curtis

I believe Tom said he was going to start carrying the mirror version cameras in October.

Tom, by the way, do you guys carry the relay module or is that a trip to Radio Shack?

We have both. I would recommend mirror image.

We have them in stock, I can include one with the order at no additional charge.

How does your VSM integrate audio into the vehicle stereo? Or is that a separate harness which plugs into the back of the Nav screen?

Audio is integrated via AUX using the VSM, but a reverse camera setup would not have a need for audio - this is only needed for multimedia setups.

No I understand. I was just thinking that since I have a second video input on the VSM, I could always add a DVD player later. But was wondering how the audio portion would be integrated. Would that require running a line to the front and connecting into the Aux port on the back of the nav screen?

The connection can be picked up at either the tuner underneath the spare tire (easier) or behind the NAV screen, your choice.

hello Tom.

i am going to connet my dvd player to the OEM tv tuner soon. while it is very convinient that the video wire will run from left rear compartment (where the navi is) to the spare wheel well, i was a little uncomfortable with running the sound wires to the AUX input behind the OBC monitor.

you mentioned there is a choice - a easier option of connecting the sound to the tuner. do you mean stereo sound or mono sound?

You could use AUX and go directly to the tuner in the trunk, this depends on your model year.