DVD Player
 

I have an X5 2002 4.4i with 16/9 screen, TV Tuner and DSP but no navigation (euro specs).

I would like to add (or retrofit) a DVD player to be able to watch movies, i know i would need a TV In motion module to be able to watch it while the car is moving.

But my questions are:

1- what is the best option for the dvd player (the most plug & play)

2- how do i hook it up for the audio sound (DSP?)

3- anything else I should take into consideration?

Thanks for any input..

Ghani

Hi Ghani, :welcome: to X5world.

What I recommend is the TVonNav Module and the AV connection cable. See http://tvonnav.com/bmwmodule.html for both components.

The Module does 2 things for you. One is it allows you to have video in motion. The other is it allows you to pipe the audio into the BMW AUX input to give you stereo sound through your DSP audio system.

As for a DVD player, there are tons of them out there from many different manufacturers. Get be sure to get one that is from a name brand company. See http://www.xoutpost.com/articles.php?...ticle&artid=30 for my installation example.

:goodluck:

hello UCrewX5,

thanks for the quick reply but i still have a few questions:

1- ideally i would prefer a DVD player that fits in the rear compartment next to the cd changer

2- can i have it to be controlled by the oem X5 audio controls, like a cd changer?

3- isn't it the same as the navigation dvd player?


4- do i have to have the BMW AUX kit for the tv in motion module to work?

Thanks for all the answers you can give...

Ghani

1. You can mount the DVD player anywhere you like. It would actually be easier to mount it back where the CD changer is located versus where I mounted mine. I chose to put mine where I did for ease of access in changing the DVD.

2. In theory, yes. But you would need some sort of interface adaptor that intercepts the i-bus signals transmitted from the steering wheel buttons and translates it into signals that can be used by the DVD player. I'm not aware of one that exists, but that doesn't mean you can't find or build one.

3. No :tsk:

4. No. You only need AUX if you want to have the DVD audio in stereo. Otherwise your sound will be mono.

Look at ncx's setup . He mounted his DVD player in the BMW First Aid box, right under seat. This way you can change DVDs on the go.

Round 3:

1- if i install the BMW AUX kit where does it fit glovebox or rear compartment?

2- if it is in the glovebox, can you have the DVD changer in the back?

3- if i install a DVD changer in the back, it should be easer for the wiring?

4- how can i control the DVD changer with factory headunit?

5- where is the wiring for the tv in motion module located?

sorry for the questions, but i would really like to have the complete picture before starting any mods..

Thanks for the help...

Ghani

1. It can be mounted either location. I mounted mine in the rear

2. Yes, but you would obviously need to run wires from the front to the back to make this work

3. Yes, definately

4. As previously indicated, you would need some sort of interface adaptor that intercepts the i-bus signals transmitted from the steering wheel buttons or head unit and translates it into signals that can be used by the DVD player. I'm not aware of one that exists, but that doesn't mean you can't find or build one.

If you look at my install, I used the remote control that came with the DVD player to operate it and the sensor is located in the ashtray.

5. It connects in-line to the wiring to the video module (which is located down in the spare tire compartment behind the battery).

hey UCrewX5,

thanks a lot for the input and quick reply

last but not least:

I think i will mount the AUX input kit and DVD changer in the back:

1- usually car DVD changer are not remote controlled, is there any solution to that or a particular model/brand you would recomment.

2- where is my best source for power for the DVD changer?

Thanks buddy..

Ghani

1. There are several DVD changers on this list that can be remote controlled. I'm sure there are others out there as well. http://electronics.search.ebay.com/d...ofocusZunknown

2. Check the fuse panel that is in the right rear compartment.

Dear Jeff,

do you think this one will do

http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/stock01/kdvc820.asp

as it is available for me to buy.

How can you control it with the remote control if it is installed in the back ?

Ghani

Installing a DVD changer can certainly be done, however it requires a fair amount of modification. Most changers are too wide which means you have to take out all the electronics (CD changer, amp, nav computer, etc.) in the trunk and make a custom mount bracket that will hold everything. I believe this is what X5monkey did.

I installed the single DVD player from TVonNAV which fits perfectly next to the nav computer. It comes with a small remote eye which you can mount anywhere upfront to control it via a small remote.

I also used the NAV-TV harness (similar to the TVonNAV harness) which allows video in motion, reverse camera, and DVD in stereo through the aux-input. The DVD player easily plugs into the aux-input directly into the radio module under the spare tire. That way you don't have to run any cables to the front of the car or take apart the glovebox.

I am selling my DVD player. If you are interested, send me a PM. I have used it *maybe* twice since I've had it. Still got everything in the box. I just don't seem to have the need for it. It is a DVD/CD/MP3 player. I will post details in the 'For sale' forum later...

Thanks for the offer but unfortunately I have decided to go with a DVD changer to be mouted instead of the OEM CD changer.

Do you have an idea of how to connect the video output of the DVD changer to the front screen?

UCREW..u are always so helpful..

cheers!