BMW 16:9 monitor model?

Spôôk · 24th January 2007, 10:54

I am getting nervous ticks whenever I see photos of other members Rover 75's with the B'mer 16:9 monitor.
As others have noted, there seem to be an abundance of these units on eBay at the moment. However, I am not sure which model I can use with my Mk3 nav and TV.
Does anybody have input for that?
I see all sorts of refernces to E46, E39, X models and 5 series.
Pretty lost, as I don't want to end up with the wrong version.

JohnDotCom · 24th January 2007, 11:32

You want the one from the E46 Spook.
To get a Wide screen "Picture" you may well also have to upgrade your TV tuner as only the later ones had 16:9, the 4:3 will still work of course.
You well may have to "File" a little bit off to fit but it goes in there great. (Think Keith posted details, He will be along shortly.)
Best then to start looking at BMW MK4 DVD and you will then want to go to BM24/54 Radio then Digital TV, then............

Keith · 24th January 2007, 12:10

Ken, who he?

Any E46 one will do
Models with a Casette behind the screen will work in the standard car
Later Models with CD or MiniDisk need a BM54 radio for the CD or Minidisk to be recognised.

All will require a 16:9 version of the TV tuner for anything to work in Widescreen.

BMW plastic and metal side lugs need to be chopped off (after you know it works) top mounting points may need thinning down to fit.

the X5 and E39 units electrically are the same but the screen, mountings and back of the box are different never had my hands on one to see if the might fit in the hole

JohnDotCom · 24th January 2007, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

Ken, who he?

OOPs Sorry Keith, don't know why I do that I knew who I meant, You! I blame it on Jet Lag, its still early, and together we always get these things sorted (Yes I know, get it right first time).

ManiacRaceDude · 24th January 2007, 14:24

Hi Keith, dim question I know, but how do I know if my TV tuner will output in widescreen (without buying a widescreen monitor!)

Just upgraded to the Mk4 nav and it would be great with a 16:9 display as well!

JohnDotCom · 24th January 2007, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

the X5 and E39 units electrically are the same but the screen, mountings and back of the box are different never had my hands on one to see if the might fit in the hole

Keith, I know the X5 screen does not fit, sold on, but an expensive mistake. It appears different size on back (to long) and fittings just dont work hacksaw/file/hammer excepted.

Spôôk · 24th January 2007, 16:24

Thanks guys, I knew I could rely on this forum for an answer!
Yehaawwww

Any clues as to how I can discover if my TV is of the right make/version?

Keith · 24th January 2007, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManiacRaceDude

Hi Keith, dim question I know, but how do I know if my TV tuner will output in widescreen (without buying a widescreen monitor!)

Just upgraded to the Mk4 nav and it would be great with a 16:9 display as well!

Some of the last 2005 cars could do both. Go into the normal TV menu and see if you have a display option menu if not then it is almost certainly fixed at 4:3

DeeCee · 24th January 2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith

Some of the last 2005 cars could do both. Go into the normal TV menu and see if you have a display option menu if not then it is almost certainly fixed at 4:3

Extract from my post....
"16:9 Tv Tuner may have not have been required.
The 4:3, 16:9 display option was not shown on any menu until the 16:9 monitor was fitted.
.... Had seen on other threads that the option would be shown on 4:3 monitor if the TV tuner was capable.... not true in my case. "

Full post....
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...6&postcount=30

24th January 2007, 10:54	#1
Spôôk Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Conn. SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU (Denmark, just North of Copenhagen) Posts: 650 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	BMW 16:9 monitor model? I am getting nervous ticks whenever I see photos of other members Rover 75's with the B'mer 16:9 monitor. As others have noted, there seem to be an abundance of these units on eBay at the moment. However, I am not sure which model I can use with my Mk3 nav and TV. Does anybody have input for that? I see all sorts of refernces to E46, E39, X models and 5 series. Pretty lost, as I don't want to end up with the wrong version. __________________ My Rover 75 after i did the latest mods [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th January 2007, 11:32	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	You want the one from the E46 Spook. To get a Wide screen "Picture" you may well also have to upgrade your TV tuner as only the later ones had 16:9, the 4:3 will still work of course. You well may have to "File" a little bit off to fit but it goes in there great. (Think Keith posted details, He will be along shortly.) Best then to start looking at BMW MK4 DVD and you will then want to go to BM24/54 Radio then Digital TV, then............ Last edited by JohnDotCom; 24th January 2007 at 12:13.. Reason: Typo, It is very early.

24th January 2007, 16:24	#7
Spôôk Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Conn. SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU (Denmark, just North of Copenhagen) Posts: 650 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Thanks guys, I knew I could rely on this forum for an answer! Yehaawwww Any clues as to how I can discover if my TV is of the right make/version? __________________ My Rover 75 after i did the latest mods [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th January 2007, 12:10	#3
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Ken, who he? Any E46 one will do Models with a Casette behind the screen will work in the standard car Later Models with CD or MiniDisk need a BM54 radio for the CD or Minidisk to be recognised. All will require a 16:9 version of the TV tuner for anything to work in Widescreen. BMW plastic and metal side lugs need to be chopped off (after you know it works) top mounting points may need thinning down to fit. the X5 and E39 units electrically are the same but the screen, mountings and back of the box are different never had my hands on one to see if the might fit in the hole

24th January 2007, 14:24	#5
ManiacRaceDude Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Keith, dim question I know, but how do I know if my TV tuner will output in widescreen (without buying a widescreen monitor!) Just upgraded to the Mk4 nav and it would be great with a 16:9 display as well!