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<blockquote data-quote="thule" data-source="post: 516252" data-attributes="member: 14511"><p>As promised.. here are the photos...</p><p>Those E60 from 2006 onwards should have "Audio Aux" but those from 2003-2005 most likely have to update software.. AB or Ingress will cost in the region of RM1k but some BMW specialist can do it for RM300-500. After that, you will need a Multimedia Interface which cost about RM2k in order to accommodate the DVD player, reverse camera as well as GPS module (will get back to it later)</p><p></p><p>My setup is typical... after the software update, your "Entertainment" section in iDrive should display this "Audio Aux" sign</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image693.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>once you click on the Audio Aux, the message "External Audio Source" will be displayed. Now this is where you need to push a button (they will install it for you) which is placed near the Auto Cruise Control lever area in order to change the screen...</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image695.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>iDrive screen in GPS mode</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image643.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>By the way, this is where my Garmin GPS module is located.. same place as bro TheTaj's DVD player</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/IMG_0733.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>As for my DVD/USB player (it's Kenwood btw)... it's located inside the glove compartment where the CD changer used to be located. My reasoning is that since most of my songs are digital MP3 format, no point having the CD changer (they can't play DVD anyway) there... plus my changer was already "kong" so just took it out and replaced with the Kenwood player lo... fit perfectly I'd say :4:</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/IMG_0729.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Another click on the button, and the screen for the DVD player will be displayed.. these are only a fraction of thousands of songs in my collection :top:</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image644.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I can also watch DVD directly from my iDrive screen! but most of the time, it'd be Barney (what to do? the daughter is the KING) and I'll listen to songs when she sleeps</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image646.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Oh yes... this is when I engage the Reverse Gear.</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image641.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>My point is... Multimedia Interface is a MUST if you want to do this setup! Sound clarity is definitely better with the Audio Aux instead of having to transmit through radio frequency. My next project will be the 5-Channel Amp + corssover + 2x 6" speaker... but have to wait for the $$$ to come in first :4:</p><p></p><p>Oh yes.. before I forget, if you want to install reverse camera.. please get those that integrates with the license plate light which is easily available in eBay... Cmos or CCD which is in the region of RM100 but less than RM200... otherwise you will have to tebuk lubang on the trunk (I did that before realising product like this is available).</p><p></p><p>One thing about installing the DVD player inside the glove compartment is that it won't be able to detect the remote control... and that's why additional sensor have to be installed (RM380 or so.. from the US). The installer will know where to put the sensor so it can detect the remote control :top: </p><p>Otherwise you can choose to install the DVD player underneath the stock CD player (pic below)... where the DTC button is located (it's useless anyway in Malaysia). Provided that you is willing to cut the aluminium trim to accommodate the player...</p><p><img src="http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/IMG_0732.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thule, post: 516252, member: 14511"] As promised.. here are the photos... Those E60 from 2006 onwards should have "Audio Aux" but those from 2003-2005 most likely have to update software.. AB or Ingress will cost in the region of RM1k but some BMW specialist can do it for RM300-500. After that, you will need a Multimedia Interface which cost about RM2k in order to accommodate the DVD player, reverse camera as well as GPS module (will get back to it later) My setup is typical... after the software update, your "Entertainment" section in iDrive should display this "Audio Aux" sign [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image693.jpg[/IMG] once you click on the Audio Aux, the message "External Audio Source" will be displayed. Now this is where you need to push a button (they will install it for you) which is placed near the Auto Cruise Control lever area in order to change the screen... [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image695.jpg[/IMG] iDrive screen in GPS mode [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image643.jpg[/IMG] By the way, this is where my Garmin GPS module is located.. same place as bro TheTaj's DVD player [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/IMG_0733.jpg[/IMG] As for my DVD/USB player (it's Kenwood btw)... it's located inside the glove compartment where the CD changer used to be located. My reasoning is that since most of my songs are digital MP3 format, no point having the CD changer (they can't play DVD anyway) there... plus my changer was already "kong" so just took it out and replaced with the Kenwood player lo... fit perfectly I'd say :4: [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/IMG_0729.jpg[/IMG] Another click on the button, and the screen for the DVD player will be displayed.. these are only a fraction of thousands of songs in my collection :top: [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image644.jpg[/IMG] I can also watch DVD directly from my iDrive screen! but most of the time, it'd be Barney (what to do? the daughter is the KING) and I'll listen to songs when she sleeps [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image646.jpg[/IMG] Oh yes... this is when I engage the Reverse Gear. [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/Image641.jpg[/IMG] My point is... Multimedia Interface is a MUST if you want to do this setup! Sound clarity is definitely better with the Audio Aux instead of having to transmit through radio frequency. My next project will be the 5-Channel Amp + corssover + 2x 6" speaker... but have to wait for the $$$ to come in first :4: Oh yes.. before I forget, if you want to install reverse camera.. please get those that integrates with the license plate light which is easily available in eBay... Cmos or CCD which is in the region of RM100 but less than RM200... otherwise you will have to tebuk lubang on the trunk (I did that before realising product like this is available). One thing about installing the DVD player inside the glove compartment is that it won't be able to detect the remote control... and that's why additional sensor have to be installed (RM380 or so.. from the US). The installer will know where to put the sensor so it can detect the remote control :top: Otherwise you can choose to install the DVD player underneath the stock CD player (pic below)... where the DTC button is located (it's useless anyway in Malaysia). Provided that you is willing to cut the aluminium trim to accommodate the player... [IMG]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo147/leoboonloong/ICE/IMG_0732.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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