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Old 25th February 2021, 13:47   #1
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It’s nine years or more since the analogue signal got turned off so I was thinking it’s about time to reactivate and go digital. The only problem is that I could do with advice from those who have trod the same road, hopefully there are now some solutions that won’t cost the earth. All advice appreciated. I’m not a TV addict but it would be good to get the car back to original spec. Thank you
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Old 25th February 2021, 18:34   #2
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The simplest option if you already have TV is to fit a BMW hybrid tuner in place of your current one, I even got away with using the same aerial but no options are cheap.
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Old 25th February 2021, 18:56   #3
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I fitted something similar to this many years ago, still going strong.
As well as fitting this you have to either:
1. connect to the back of the TV unit in the boot
or
2. purchase a purpose made lead for the 75. last time i looked the 75 was different to the BMW but now apparently not Note Mono only.
Or an upgraded lead here

Making your own lead is not difficult, I have the pin in numbers somewhere ( or they will be on here) and its simply a pair of leads (A/V) into the tv unit.
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Old 26th February 2021, 08:51   #4
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The simplest option if you already have TV is to fit a BMW hybrid tuner in place of your current one, I even got away with using the same aerial but no options are cheap.
Thanks for reply. When you say fit a BMW hybrid are you suggesting the. E46 DVB T2 and is this a simple case of working in the boot, changing one for the other. Is any extra wiring necessary? After fitting are the controls for the unit as per original.
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I fitted something similar to this many years ago, still going strong.
As well as fitting this you have to either:
1. connect to the back of the TV unit in the boot
or
2. purchase a purpose made lead for the 75. last time i looked the 75 was different to the BMW but now apparently not Note Mono only.
Or an upgraded lead here
I

Making your own lead is not difficult, I have the pin in numbers somewhere ( or they will be on here) and its simply a pair of leads (A/V) into the tv unit.
It all starts to sound a wee bit beyond my compass. With this installation is control of the unit through the original switches or are we introducing a remote controller. Thank you for your time in replying
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It all starts to sound a wee bit beyond my compass. With this installation is control of the unit through the original switches or are we introducing a remote controller. Thank you for your time in replying
The remote control comes with the pack along with the remote sensor that you plug in to the unit ( that you fit in the boot) and then position in the cab. To play the TV, select aux on your original head unit then use the remote.
If you want plug and play then you should go the bmw digital receiver unit
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Yes it's the E38 E39 E46 E53 E83 or Range Rover I-bus version, swap the unit in the boot and that's it, all the controls work as standard. Some people have needed to fit an amplified aerial but I didn't, guess it depends on the condition of your original aerial and the signal strength in your area. Search ebay for BMW E46 hybrid tuner. Best with a widescreen head unit, again the E46 unit is a straight swap electrically but you have to cut the top two mounting lugs off the unit to get it in the console.

Stocktake's solution is the cheapest I've seen and not as complicated as it seems.

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Old 27th February 2021, 06:42   #8
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Thank you both for very useful information. Two solutions from Stocktake and Geoff30. Its now a matter of make your choice and pay your money.Thanks again to both of you
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Thank you both for very useful information. Two solutions from Stocktake and Geoff30. Its now a matter of make your choice and pay your money.Thanks again to both of you
Hi mate,
here's another solution https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/32848...3cff2e0e6E0z8j
seems to be plug'n play...
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This is how I did it ...... https://mgzt.info/2020/12/15/in-car-tv-working/
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