Premium Sound Package Aftermarket Rear Video

09x5xdrive48i · 11-24-2015, 09:00 PM

Guys,
I have been searching this and other forums and cannot find a clear answer.
I am new to BMW's. Had German, Japanese and Domestic, but this is my first bimmer. So I am not as "well versed" in technical jargon everyone seems to operate in.

I just got an 09 X5 4.8i loaded with Premiums, Sports, Sounds, Climate packages, etc. One of the few extras I don't have is Rear Entertainment.

Could someone kindly, in plain english explain what do I need to do to add a Rear Monitor to my DVD Changer in the glove box. I have a Pano roof, so I am planning on either dual screens behind headrests or if I can make it work, a single folding monitor between the front seats.

Thank you in advance for your patience in explaining it.

SlowBucksE70 · 11-24-2015, 11:36 PM

I would love to know that same exact thing.. I don't have a dvd changer though but my idrive system does play dvd

protecon · 11-25-2015, 12:14 AM

I'm sure someone with the rear entertainment option will trade you for your standard armrest.

If it's for the kids, there's a plethora of headrest-mounted Android tablet-style options available - this is probably your best bet to allow independent use (eg one playing Peppa Pig and the other games).

09x5xdrive48i · 11-25-2015, 07:32 AM

Actually protecon, that is exactly what I need it for - kids.
I am not a fan of the headrest mounted units, because I am not planning on doing extensive work of feeding the wires through the seats that are already loaded with electronics. And I sure don't like the look of wires dangling between the displays and cigarette lighter, etc.
I am planning on rigging up a mount in the same place that the original RES was, so it keeps everything low and out of the way. Also the wires are easier to hide in the console.
I was just hoping to utilize the DVD changer in the glove so I can use a slim monitor instead of the thick, cheap looking portable player/monitor combo.

Can anyone help? How to connect an external monitor to the existing DVD player??

11-24-2015, 09:00 PM	#1
09x5xdrive48i New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X5 4.8i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA-Midwest iTrader: (0)	Premium Sound Package Aftermarket Rear Video Guys, I have been searching this and other forums and cannot find a clear answer. I am new to BMW's. Had German, Japanese and Domestic, but this is my first bimmer. So I am not as "well versed" in technical jargon everyone seems to operate in. I just got an 09 X5 4.8i loaded with Premiums, Sports, Sounds, Climate packages, etc. One of the few extras I don't have is Rear Entertainment. Could someone kindly, in plain english explain what do I need to do to add a Rear Monitor to my DVD Changer in the glove box. I have a Pano roof, so I am planning on either dual screens behind headrests or if I can make it work, a single folding monitor between the front seats. Thank you in advance for your patience in explaining it.
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11-24-2015, 11:36 PM	#2
SlowBucksE70 New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Bmw X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: union County New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I would love to know that same exact thing.. I don't have a dvd changer though but my idrive system does play dvd __________________ SlowBucksE70
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11-25-2015, 12:14 AM	#3
protecon *May contain nuts 193 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2010 X5M MCB Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Downunder iTrader: (1)	I'm sure someone with the rear entertainment option will trade you for your standard armrest. If it's for the kids, there's a plethora of headrest-mounted Android tablet-style options available - this is probably your best bet to allow independent use (eg one playing Peppa Pig and the other games).
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11-25-2015, 07:32 AM	#4
09x5xdrive48i New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X5 4.8i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA-Midwest iTrader: (0)	Actually protecon, that is exactly what I need it for - kids. I am not a fan of the headrest mounted units, because I am not planning on doing extensive work of feeding the wires through the seats that are already loaded with electronics. And I sure don't like the look of wires dangling between the displays and cigarette lighter, etc. I am planning on rigging up a mount in the same place that the original RES was, so it keeps everything low and out of the way. Also the wires are easier to hide in the console. I was just hoping to utilize the DVD changer in the glove so I can use a slim monitor instead of the thick, cheap looking portable player/monitor combo. Can anyone help? How to connect an external monitor to the existing DVD player??
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