Other Entertainment via iDrive

eper3z · 06-19-2005, 09:40 PM

I was wondering if it was possible, to put some sort of chip or firmware alteration that would allow me to watch dvd's and play playstation via the screen that comes with iDrive? that would be nice

scottjones · 06-19-2005, 09:51 PM

Good question, I would love to know that as well.

RedStripe · 06-20-2005, 01:13 AM

Look at the pictures posted by member Swanich of Bimmerfest. iDrive with the available TV tuner in South African spec e90's.

Wooohooo... my 300th post. What do I win??

lumberman · 06-20-2005, 09:22 AM

that's good news

eper3z · 06-20-2005, 11:11 AM

thats all well n good, but how can I do that here in the states

timzerofive · 06-20-2005, 11:31 AM

Someone said besides the tuner you also require ECU to be programed for it... I looked around, I did see some sites mentioned they have kits for 7 series with iDrive, but don't know if those will work for our car.

eper3z · 06-20-2005, 11:48 AM

someone with expertise in this field needs to look into that

deutschmann59 · 06-20-2005, 03:02 PM

Did any of you guys notice that when you select "entertainment" from the iMenu screen, and highlight "CD" you have an option to scroll over and select either "CD" or "DVD". However, DVD is unavilable and when you try to select it, it doesn't work. I tried this with a DVD movie in the DVD and regular CD drive...nothing. But the system seems definitely capable of playing the DVDs here in the states. I would assume there is some kind of software update to get this working. However, I'm not sure how the DOT would respond to this, which is why you can't play movies from a car right off the line. If anyone knows anymore about this, I'd be interested in hearing about it. Thanks

Socko · 06-20-2005, 03:40 PM

Perhaps the DVD selection is only for DVD-Audio? Although I don't know if a sound system that accepts DVD-Audio can also play the audio of a DVD movie.

timzerofive · 06-20-2005, 05:28 PM

There definitely is a way to do it. When it comes down to it, the worst you can do is have an aftermarket tuner/dvd player and just simply splice that unit's output into the video input of the lcd screen. I just want to find out if there's a cleaner way since europe seems to have factory tuners available. If as you say, software seems to be present in our iDrive and all we're missing is the hardware, then this should be fairly easy.

16520Man · 06-20-2005, 05:36 PM

There is a Yahoo group called HackTheIBus where you can get more info on adding video to the iDrive/Nav system.

16520Man · 06-20-2005, 05:39 PM

Also, check out http://bmw-pc.com/ for the "SogoVision".

ldpantoja · 06-20-2005, 10:36 PM

The DVD selection is if you have that over head screen DVD option on your E90.

StevenT · 06-20-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 16520Man

There is a Yahoo group called HackTheIBus where you can get more info on adding video to the iDrive/Nav system.

FYI - In contrast to previous Bimmers, the E90 does not have an I-Bus. This unfortunately means that a lot of 3rd party accessories/mods that have been designed to tap into the car computer system (like the stealth one rader detector system) will not work with the E90 (at least not without being modified to work with the new computer/bus system of the E90).

AlpineWeiss335i · 06-21-2005, 01:21 AM

I asked the dealership over here in Germany about this for a US spec 3 series he said they dont allow dvd's to play because of the DOT however they have some sort of box or chip he didnt get to specific about that he could install to have it play DVDs

res_ipsa · 09-02-2005, 08:14 AM

Check out www.TVandNav2Go.com. These guys say that it's possible to convert your Nav screen on the E90 to a DVD/TV screen. This mod works regardless if you have Nav or Not. You can have video in motion. The mod will give you 2 inputs 1 for DVD and 1 for backup camera. The unit auto switches to backup camera when you put the car in reverse.

itznin · 09-02-2005, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by res_ipsa

Check out www.TVandNav2Go.com. These guys say that it's possible to convert your Nav screen on the E90 to a DVD/TV screen. This mod works regardless if you have Nav or Not. You can have video in motion. The mod will give you 2 inputs 1 for DVD and 1 for backup camera. The unit auto switches to backup camera when you put the car in reverse.

These are the guys that advertise selling the EEPROM programers to hack your digital dashboard and turn back the miles.

BROOKLYN - surprised? NO!

philip888 · 09-13-2005, 08:09 PM

The DVD menu is for you to play your music CD in the satnav drive, this information is in the user manual.

06-19-2005, 09:40 PM	#1
eper3z New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	Other Entertainment via iDrive I was wondering if it was possible, to put some sort of chip or firmware alteration that would allow me to watch dvd's and play playstation via the screen that comes with iDrive? that would be nice
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06-19-2005, 09:51 PM	#2
scottjones Professional Member 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (0)	Good question, I would love to know that as well. __________________ Scott Jones 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2009 BMW 335xi (Previous)
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Look at the pictures posted by member Swanich of Bimmerfest. iDrive with the available TV tuner in South African spec e90's. Wooohooo... my 300th post. What do I win?? Attached Images
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lumberman Private First Class 15 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau iTrader: (0)	that's good news
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06-20-2005, 11:11 AM	#5
eper3z New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	thats all well n good, but how can I do that here in the states
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timzerofive there is no spoon 243 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 330i manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Someone said besides the tuner you also require ECU to be programed for it... I looked around, I did see some sites mentioned they have kits for 7 series with iDrive, but don't know if those will work for our car.
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eper3z New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	someone with expertise in this field needs to look into that
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06-20-2005, 03:02 PM	#8
deutschmann59 Captain 174 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Did any of you guys notice that when you select "entertainment" from the iMenu screen, and highlight "CD" you have an option to scroll over and select either "CD" or "DVD". However, DVD is unavilable and when you try to select it, it doesn't work. I tried this with a DVD movie in the DVD and regular CD drive...nothing. But the system seems definitely capable of playing the DVDs here in the states. I would assume there is some kind of software update to get this working. However, I'm not sure how the DOT would respond to this, which is why you can't play movies from a car right off the line. If anyone knows anymore about this, I'd be interested in hearing about it. Thanks
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06-20-2005, 03:40 PM	#9
Socko Private 1 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Perhaps the DVD selection is only for DVD-Audio? Although I don't know if a sound system that accepts DVD-Audio can also play the audio of a DVD movie. __________________ 330i pp/step/nav/Sirius/sunshade/folding rear seats/mon blue/blk w Alum Last edited by Socko; 06-20-2005 at 03:41 PM.. Reason: clarification
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06-20-2005, 05:28 PM	#10
timzerofive there is no spoon 243 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 330i manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	There definitely is a way to do it. When it comes down to it, the worst you can do is have an aftermarket tuner/dvd player and just simply splice that unit's output into the video input of the lcd screen. I just want to find out if there's a cleaner way since europe seems to have factory tuners available. If as you say, software seems to be present in our iDrive and all we're missing is the hardware, then this should be fairly easy.
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06-20-2005, 05:36 PM	#11
16520Man On BMW #7 and counting... 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2005 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Near Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Elise [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	There is a Yahoo group called HackTheIBus where you can get more info on adding video to the iDrive/Nav system.
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06-20-2005, 05:39 PM	#12
16520Man On BMW #7 and counting... 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2005 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Near Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Elise [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Also, check out http://bmw-pc.com/ for the "SogoVision".
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06-20-2005, 10:36 PM	#13
ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	The DVD selection is if you have that over head screen DVD option on your E90. __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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AlpineWeiss335i Private 11 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: May 2005 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335 [0.00]	I asked the dealership over here in Germany about this for a US spec 3 series he said they dont allow dvd's to play because of the DOT however they have some sort of box or chip he didnt get to specific about that he could install to have it play DVDs
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09-02-2005, 08:14 AM	#16
res_ipsa Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 325i SparkGraphite Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Check out www.TVandNav2Go.com. These guys say that it's possible to convert your Nav screen on the E90 to a DVD/TV screen. This mod works regardless if you have Nav or Not. You can have video in motion. The mod will give you 2 inputs 1 for DVD and 1 for backup camera. The unit auto switches to backup camera when you put the car in reverse.
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09-13-2005, 08:09 PM	#18
philip888 i-drive sat-nav, Bluetooth, Dakota leather, Burr walnut, 6 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E90 320d auto Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: london uk iTrader: (0)	The DVD menu is for you to play your music CD in the satnav drive, this information is in the user manual.
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