AV input on MK4 16:9

[julian64]

Trying to find any information on the AV input to my TV. Seems like a have an AV channel but not sure how to route anything to it. Wheres the AV connector?

I rather fancy having videos play for the kids while driving.

[julian64]

and bump

[spants]

you have a pm!
Tony

[Seesure]

You can get the leads from here:

http://www.toysinyourcar.com/acatalog/BMW.html

[julian64]

I think those are all enabling TV leads. But mine is already enabled by the software so it doesn't need a special lead to enable it. I might give them a call anyway cheers.

Tony, never seem to be able to get you on the number you left.

[spants]

Julian - you have another pm!

Im building a pc for the car using the resler ibus interface, the ntsc video input (reversing camera connector) and an aux-in connector in the boot... will probably use car-x software

update:
a) The home brew aux-in connector is working (remember - the std a/v audio connector is mono only the aux in is stereo!!) http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?u=http%3A%2F%2Fw...

b) Using the reversing cam (NTSC) connector for video as it is easier to control by computer (tested, working)
reserving cam and std av input here: http://www.bmwpc.de/carx/dload.php?action=file&amp...

c) software working but old laptop cannot reliably send ntsc so Ive bought new voom2 box, decent dc-dc psu & mini ITX board instead

car-x tested and almost working (aux setting needs changing but its raining now) = http://www.bmwpc.de/carx/viewforum.php?f=1
Car-x allows you to control the pc using the 16:4 monitor controls (and steering wheel). Requires IBUS controller from http://www.reslers.de/

Tony

Edited by spants on Monday 9th July 22:57

[spants]

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[julian64]

Wow you are some way ahead. What's the end result of all this for you?

Seems a bit far to go to get DVD playing on the screen ??

[spants]

Not just dvds! - any movie and audio format as well as a speed camera locator, trip meter for work and I will also use it as part of my ipod integration project. I will use wifi to update music and videos and/or just burn to a dvd.

Its all controlled by the satnav buttons so it looks and feels like a std install.

As I mentioned, using the av input is ok but you only get mono sound. If you have a video ipod - use the reversing cam input (ntsc) with the aux-in input and a switch to ground the reverse selector. All can be done in the boot (trunk if you are in the usa!).

Tony

[Keith Alexander]

Check out "adapter shop" on Ebay they do an AV in set of leads for about £13
which plug straight into the spare sockets on the tuner plug or you can use them in the reversing camera input

I had Car X running for a while in my Rover which has BMW Nav but running any PC in a car is not that practical, boot times, separate PSUs, crashes etc tend to spoil the experience in the end I got fed up with it.

[spants]

Keith

Cant find that shop on ebay....

Ive bought a voom2 case and m2 psu and with stripped down xp it will hopefully be self contained and robust.

Cheers
Tony