Ok the current set-up for my DVD players output was via the 3.5mm AV In socket at the rear consul. When the installer first recommended its use I could obviously see from their perspective the simplicity of this installation. However I didn't like the fact the plug could be removed and the depending upon its security and orientation within the socket it would also determine the quality of picture and sound received.

I asked for a better solution and like you wanted to achieve true Stereo sound. That said all the installer then choose to do was hard wire the DVD's output to the inside of the AV In socket. This ensured good picture but mono audio. This is how it currently remains.

It would appear that the one sure way of obtaining Stereo sound is to use the AUX input which then means you sacrifice the AV feed to the dash monitor. I am very doubtful whether both AV and AUX In feeds could be used simultaneously but can't say for certain? I have asked BMW for help on this matter but nothing as yet has been forthcoming!

Aux can be used in conjunction with av on an aftermarket "Blitzsafe",IIRC you cycle the clock button (or one of them) on the head unit to change to sound input.

I just figured out how the AV In socket works. See my post here

http://www.xoutpost.com/bsws-mobile-e...explained.html

Here is how I sorted out the issue of playing DVD's and getting stereo sound.

There are three key components involved:
1. Video in/out lead for the TV tuner (or aux in/out at the rear of the car)
2. TV in motion module
3. Aux input for the stereo

The DVD needs to be connected as follows: DVD video output to the video input of the TV tuner (via either a TV module cable or aux in/out at rear of car). The DVD audio connected to the stereo aux input.

The smart piece in the puzzle is the TV in motion unit.
The one I used allowed a seperate audio source to be selected whilst video is displayed on the monitor.
The way it actually worked is by pressing the <> button on the monitor toggles between the Video audio (i.e. mono) and the last selected audio setting on the radio. So, by making sure the radio was set to AUX input, pressing the <> when in Video aux mode produces stereo from the DVD player.

FYI, this is how I installed the AV setup in my car.
Using the audio video switcher, each of the three monitors can select a video (and associated audio) source independantly of each other.
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However, this installation wasn't pain free. I had an unforseen issue of the DVD remote interfering with the video switcher, so in some cases pressing play on the remote changed one of the screens video selections. Also, in the UK, the TV video input is PAL and the DVD unit I got doesn't play PAL too well, so I've stuck with NTSC as it produces the better picture on the headrest monitors (but as a result I don't get a picture on the Nav screen now - but the kids are quiet so I can live with that!)

Well its certainly reassuring that you can rely on the public instead of the manufacture who seems to have taken their money and ran. Again I have asked BMW UK as to why the US can buy BMW approved cables for fitting aftermarket DVD players etc.. but unfortunately I've been given a fairly standardised reply how US models differ from the UK? However what they seem to ignore is, if the very same connection for Aux In is used for an IPod, then both UK and US share the same type cable?

I'm also pleased to hear from others that if the AUX In is selected before the TV then this independent audio source can be used in conjunction with the visual feed via AV TV channel. So real stereo sound at last, I have also discovered the following web page which also confirms this: http://www.janixworld.com/x5/AUX_Input/

I trust this is of some help?

The AV channel is independen from tv tuner choice of country, When you are on AV go to serrings and change it to NTSC, the TV stations willl stay PAL and av NTSC

Hello, wich model of tv in motion have you used? because i only have the tv screen in front of the car, i do not nedd the "pyle" i think.
I want to play dvd in stereo in front only.

best regards

Hi,

The cable I fitted for TV in motion was purchased from Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=310025404051

There are other cables for sale on Ebay but don't provide the function. This takes under tens minutes to fit and works without fault. This was website also provided at the lowest price when I purchased mine.

hello, i have dismounted my bmw and i ahve a tv tunner that i think is different.. can you help me? because now i don't know here i can connect the av cables and the tv free.. i attach pictures

thank you