F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > Technical Forums > Navigation, iDrive, Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Phone, Cameras, Electronics > DVD playback...
GetBMWParts
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-01-2012, 03:05 AM   #1
svache
Lieutenant Colonel
svache's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,879
Posts

Drives: 2012 F30 328i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
DVD playback...

I just stumbled on this here: http://dvdinmotion.com/ and was wondering if anyone thought it would work on a US spec car?

They don't specify if it is possible on a US spec car but they do list the F30 under 'supported cars'...

Thoughts?
__________________
F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline)


Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 05:39 AM   #2
wdlv
Lieutenant
wdlv's Avatar
United_States
46
Rep
420
Posts

Drives: 2019 X5 40i M Sport
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Atlanta, GA

iTrader: (0)

I've seen this recently as well. Looks
Like a great idea but seems like too much of a distraction.

I believe the cars are capable of playing DVDs at standstill but not while in motion. The above software disables that and makes it possible.

Sounds like too much tempation to watch films in motion for my taste. I know some other members may feel differently.
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 06:06 AM   #3
svache
Lieutenant Colonel
svache's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,879
Posts

Drives: 2012 F30 328i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
I agree it may be distracting but I have been able to watch DVD's while in motion before and in the end I noticed I actually hardly watched it and was more busy on what's happening on the road. Fellow passengers, however, liked the fact that there was something else they could see besides traffic and that's a bit why I'm wondering if this would work for the F30
__________________
F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline)


Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 06:42 AM   #4
yerffejleahcim
Captain
yerffejleahcim's Avatar
99
Rep
652
Posts

Drives: '16 F80 M3 Alpine White
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Oahu

iTrader: (0)

Svache, just noticed one guy with a F10 worked.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551217
__________________
Michael

2016 F80 M3 Alpine White / Sakhir Orange / DCT
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 09:02 AM   #5
Raspartan
Captain
Canada
41
Rep
702
Posts

Drives: F15 X5
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Is the dvd video playback a standard capability?
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 02:16 PM   #6
svache
Lieutenant Colonel
svache's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,879
Posts

Drives: 2012 F30 328i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by yerffejleahcim View Post
Svache, just noticed one guy with a F10 worked.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551217
Cool, now if it will work for the F30 as well, that'd be awesome


Quote:
Originally Posted by Raspartan View Post
Is the dvd video playback a standard capability?
Well, that's one thing I wonder about, if it is, then I believe this unlocker might work as well. Kind of curious to find out but don't want to waste money if it doesn't xD
__________________
F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline)


Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 03:34 PM   #7
kbuys
Private
kbuys's Avatar
United_States
8
Rep
71
Posts

Drives: 328i Sportline
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: OKC Oklahoma

iTrader: (0)

It works on F30. I have it installed as of yesterday.
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 03:45 PM   #8
svache
Lieutenant Colonel
svache's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,879
Posts

Drives: 2012 F30 328i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by kbuys View Post
It works on F30. I have it installed as of yesterday.
wow that's good news.. guess that's going to be the next thing to order then
__________________
F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline)


Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 03:50 PM   #9
bcl0328
Major
127
Rep
1,185
Posts

Drives: 2012 328i
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Abingdon, MD

iTrader: (0)

All 2012 BMW models are supported. The software works on cars made for all world regions including Europe, United States, Japan, Korea, Australia and many more.
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 04:13 PM   #10
PrinceBarin
Major
United Kingdom
83
Rep
1,322
Posts

Drives: F82 CP (sold)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Birmingham, UKWest

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bcl0328
All 2012 BMW models are supported. The software works on cars made for all world regions including Europe, United States, Japan, Korea, Australia and many more.
Do you need a DVD player in the boot or full NAV first? Or does this work on a stock vehicle?
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 05:14 PM   #11
SCBimmerKid
Lieutenant
SCBimmerKid's Avatar
30
Rep
580
Posts

Drives: Mineral Grey F30
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Hilton Head, SC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by PrinceBarin View Post
Do you need a DVD player in the boot or full NAV first? Or does this work on a stock vehicle?
I was just about to ask this. Is the NAV necessary?
__________________

*NO LONGER ON ORDER* '12 328i Mineral Grey Metallic w/black leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/Xenons
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 06:03 PM   #12
kbuys
Private
kbuys's Avatar
United_States
8
Rep
71
Posts

Drives: 328i Sportline
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: OKC Oklahoma

iTrader: (0)

Not sure. I have NAV. Mine works through the In dash DVD, I don't have trunk DVD changer
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 07:56 PM   #13
svache
Lieutenant Colonel
svache's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,879
Posts

Drives: 2012 F30 328i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
According to the website it doesn't matter if you have navigation or not, they say the requirement is DVD playback
__________________
F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline)


Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 08:17 PM   #14
SCBimmerKid
Lieutenant
SCBimmerKid's Avatar
30
Rep
580
Posts

Drives: Mineral Grey F30
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Hilton Head, SC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by svache View Post
According to the website it doesn't matter if you have navigation or not, they say the requirement is DVD playback
So that begs the question: Does the standard screen have DVD playback? haha sorry, don't have my baby yet.
__________________

*NO LONGER ON ORDER* '12 328i Mineral Grey Metallic w/black leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/Xenons
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 08:37 PM   #15
yerffejleahcim
Captain
yerffejleahcim's Avatar
99
Rep
652
Posts

Drives: '16 F80 M3 Alpine White
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Oahu

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by SCBimmerKid View Post
So that begs the question: Does the standard screen have DVD playback? haha sorry, don't have my baby yet.
x2. If i would've known, i would've gotten the Technology Package..... Hope it works on the non-nav
__________________
Michael

2016 F80 M3 Alpine White / Sakhir Orange / DCT

Last edited by yerffejleahcim; 04-02-2012 at 03:40 AM..
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 09:03 PM   #16
svache
Lieutenant Colonel
svache's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,879
Posts

Drives: 2012 F30 328i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCBimmerKid View Post
So that begs the question: Does the standard screen have DVD playback? haha sorry, don't have my baby yet.
Well that's what I wonder about... I have like every available option on my car, just don't have the car yet
__________________
F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline)


Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2012, 09:47 PM   #17
Kronk
Private First Class
34
Rep
103
Posts

Drives: None
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Seattle

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kbuys View Post
Not sure. I have NAV. Mine works through the In dash DVD, I don't have trunk DVD changer
Do you have to use the install DVD each time you want to watch a DVD in motion, or is it a one time install and then it works automatically forever?
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2012, 12:13 AM   #18
yerffejleahcim
Captain
yerffejleahcim's Avatar
99
Rep
652
Posts

Drives: '16 F80 M3 Alpine White
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Oahu

iTrader: (0)

Svache, I am going to call EAS tomorrow for more details.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...nmotion-coding
__________________
Michael

2016 F80 M3 Alpine White / Sakhir Orange / DCT
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2012, 01:51 AM   #19
svache
Lieutenant Colonel
svache's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,879
Posts

Drives: 2012 F30 328i
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Hawaii

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by yerffejleahcim View Post
Svache, I am going to call EAS tomorrow for more details.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...nmotion-coding
Awesome! Let me know what they say


edit: and wow, only 50 bucks? That's worth the risk imo =)
__________________
F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline)


Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2012, 02:17 AM   #20
PrinceBarin
Major
United Kingdom
83
Rep
1,322
Posts

Drives: F82 CP (sold)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Birmingham, UKWest

iTrader: (0)

I thought DVD playback was dependant on the 6-changer CD/DVD player in the boot (aka trunk), unless of course the head unit has DVD capability in which case I doubt the screen size matters.

Presumably if someone can get a DVD to work from the head unit (while the car is stationary) we could be on to something!
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2012, 04:54 AM   #21
Sephanite
Captain
57
Rep
603
Posts

Drives: BMW Z4
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne

iTrader: (0)

any way to disable with a wire cutting?
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2012, 05:32 AM   #22
PrinceBarin
Major
United Kingdom
83
Rep
1,322
Posts

Drives: F82 CP (sold)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Birmingham, UKWest

iTrader: (0)

Incidentally, page 198 of the owner's manual implies that DVDs should be playable from the standard head unit.

Of course the manual covers all features regardless of whether they are optional or not so I am not 100% sure that you can play a DVD in a 'non-NAV' head unit with 6.5 inch screen. Hopefully someone can test this for us?
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:36 PM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST