Other Entertainment via iDrive - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

eper3z · 06-19-2005, 10:40 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, 10:51 PM

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

RedStripe · 06-20-2005, 02:13 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, 10:22 AM

that's good news

eper3z · 06-20-2005, 12:11 PM

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

timzerofive · 06-20-2005, 12:31 PM

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, 12:48 PM

someone with expertise in this field needs to look into that

deutschmann59 · 06-20-2005, 04:02 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, 04:40 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, 06:28 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, 06:36 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, 06:39 PM

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

ldpantoja · 06-20-2005, 11:36 PM

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

StevenT · 06-21-2005, 12:34 AM

Quote:

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).

Islander · 06-21-2005, 02:21 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, 09:14 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, 09:47 AM

Quote:

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, 09:09 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, 10:40 PM	#1
eper3z Enlisted Member Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 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, 10:51 PM	#2
scottjones Professional Member Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	Good question, I would love to know that as well. __________________ Scott Jones 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2009 BMW 335xi (going going gone) Monaco Blue Metallic/Beige Dakota Leather Steptronic/Premium/Nav/Cold Weather

06-20-2005, 02:13 AM	#3
RedStripe Captain Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 662 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

06-20-2005, 04:40 PM	#9
Socko Private First Class Drives: 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 80 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 04:41 PM. Reason: clarification

06-20-2005, 11:36 PM	#13
ldpantoja Lieutenant Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 585 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

06-20-2005, 10:22 AM	#4
lumberman Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	that's good news

06-20-2005, 12:11 PM	#5
eper3z Enlisted Member Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	thats all well n good, but how can I do that here in the states

06-20-2005, 12:31 PM	#6
timzerofive there is no spoon Drives: 330i manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine Posts: 881 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.

06-20-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
eper3z Enlisted Member Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	someone with expertise in this field needs to look into that

06-20-2005, 04:02 PM	#8
deutschmann59 Captain Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com Posts: 758 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

06-20-2005, 06:28 PM	#10
timzerofive there is no spoon Drives: 330i manual Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine Posts: 881 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.

06-20-2005, 06:36 PM	#11
16520Man On BMW #7 and counting... Drives: 2005 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Near Philadelphia, PA Posts: 29 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.

06-20-2005, 06:39 PM	#12
16520Man On BMW #7 and counting... Drives: 2005 Lotus Elise Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Near Philadelphia, PA Posts: 29 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Elise [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Also, check out http://bmw-pc.com/ for the "SogoVision".

06-21-2005, 02:21 AM	#15
Islander Private Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	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

09-02-2005, 09:14 AM	#16
res_ipsa First Lieutenant Drives: 325i SparkGraphite Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 210 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.

09-13-2005, 09:09 PM	#18
philip888 i-drive sat-nav, Bluetooth, Dakota leather, Burr walnut, Drives: E90 320d auto Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: london uk Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	The DVD menu is for you to play your music CD in the satnav drive, this information is in the user manual.