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Can you play movies from Ipod onto the Rear DVD system

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Can you play movies from Ipod onto the Rear DVD system

Post by chetalien » Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:24 am

Hi guys, I've E70 with a rear DVD entertainment system- which is a central screen which can be titled. it doesnt have any screens on the headrests. I was wondering If i can connect my ipod for movies or an USB to it. I cant see anything. has anyone done it. cheers

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Can you play movies from Ipod onto the Rear DVD system

Post by wilkoturbo » Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:04 am

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U must have this somewhere is you car this will power and send signal to the screens

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Post by chetalien » Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:08 am

Looks a bit complicated for a noob like me.

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Can you play movies from Ipod onto the Rear DVD system

Post by wilkoturbo » Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:19 am

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Just tap into the video out and buy that iPod av cable eBay £4
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Post by chetalien » Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:33 am

cheers buddy, that makes sense to me now.

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Re: Can you play movies from Ipod onto the Rear DVD system

Post by Avtar » Thu May 05, 2011 1:26 pm

Should have stuck to the simple route also, tried the Dension with the AVR unit, pile of c**p, never worked and it eventually took Dension 5 months to admit they they would not support the configuration of my car. May have to try this solution, thanks.
Current Drives:

Alpina D5 BiTurbo
E70 3.0sD SE (Sold)
E46 330 Convertible
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

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E39 528 Sport, 530 Sport
E38 735 Sport
E36 318iS, 320, 325

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Re: Can you play movies from Ipod onto the Rear DVD system

Post by chetalien » Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:17 am

I'm trying to get round this. I'm very much a novice, so please bear with me and help me out. I got the cable but I'm not sure where the above vid out is located. how do i access it.
If SOmeone can tell me step by step, much appreciated.
cheers

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