DVD video with iDrive?

Maaij · 08-23-2009, 03:43 AM

Hi,

Does the iDrive option automaticly plays DVD videos?

See:

(from 1.30 min.)

Or do I need the optional DVD changer?

Thanks

Maaij

whitwa · 08-23-2009, 05:12 AM

Yes it does - I don't have the dvd changer and it works fine

Maaij · 08-23-2009, 05:17 AM

Thanks

Does it also work while driving the car?

whitwa · 08-23-2009, 05:31 AM

Nope - the sound continues but there's no video

M3EST · 08-23-2009, 05:43 AM

It plays with navi professional option sa609.I tested it and was surprized that it works.Of course when stationery vehicle.

teagueAMX · 08-23-2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3EST

It plays with navi professional option sa609.I tested it and was surprized that it works.Of course when stationery vehicle.

Can you start it stationary and then take off - will it keep playing?

M3EST · 08-24-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teagueAMX

Can you start it stationary and then take off - will it keep playing?

No ,when you start driving the picture goes away and the message appears on the screen.For safety reason it is only allowed when the vehicle is stopped.

clydebmwz4 · 08-24-2009, 03:03 PM

so is the professional sat nav coming with the professional radio able to accept dvds ??? Is it also a dvd player apart from a cd player ? thanks

Z4 Beemer · 08-25-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clydebmwz4

so is the professional sat nav coming with the professional radio able to accept dvds ??? Is it also a dvd player apart from a cd player ? thanks

I think the Pro Sat Nav replaces the Pro Radio. As above, I have Sat Nav Pro and tried a DVD and it worked fine (when stationary).

M3EST · 08-25-2009, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

I think the Pro Sat Nav replaces the Pro Radio. As above, I have Sat Nav Pro and tried a DVD and it worked fine (when stationary).

Exactly.

madmanzero · 09-02-2009, 03:22 AM

any vendor plan to make a video in motion kit like they have for other bmw?

clydebmwz4 · 09-02-2009, 04:20 AM

does the sat nav play divx videos from USB or hard disk ???

flpnout · 09-21-2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitwa

Nope - the sound continues but there's no video

Good to know! I was wondering if I was able to listen to a concert DVD while driving, but not have the video on screen.

mav5125 · 09-21-2009, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clydebmwz4

does the sat nav play divx videos from USB or hard disk ???

I'll be surprised if it did. Would be great if it did play avi files.

But i suspect that you'll have to convert them to dvd format.

xenex · 10-13-2009, 12:02 AM

Hello all.
I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my 3.0 Z4.

Can I just clarify that the prof sat nav plays dvd even though I don't have the tv tuner?
At the moment I have an E46 320Ci with navigation and tv tuner but it doesn't play dvds.
Thanks for your help!

Maaij · 10-13-2009, 11:25 AM

@xenes, yes, it plays DVD without the TV function

I met someone who programmed my Z4 to watch DVD while driving 8)
Now the passenger can enjoy a DVD movie while I am driving

clydebmwz4 · 10-13-2009, 12:32 PM

how was that done ??? easy setting or requires reprogramming or flashing ? cheers

Maaij · 10-13-2009, 12:43 PM

I don't know exactly how, but programming is needed and no additional hardware

Memphis1 · 10-25-2009, 10:54 PM

not sure if it will work on the E89... might want to ask

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2320

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