Official Dynavin E46 Thread.

[reelGOOD 2]

Cool let us know what you think, They are the same internal's as the e46 and is running the sunplus chipset where as v1 - v4 run the zoran chipset. They also run the new menu system.

So Prestige Audio's response to me having a look at the unit for my 5 series in person was to send me a photo of it installed in an X5. Great...

I think I'm just going to go ahead and get it, this is the only system that looks OEM enough for me, i guess ill just have to harden up about the ugly screen location. Just waiting now to find out for sure if NZ bought ones have digital tv tuners built in. If not, Im saving myself $300 and getting it from the states.

Prestige Audio are charging $1299 by the way.

[Richiz 0]

wow, didnt realise this was available for the E46! and Dynavin is from Taiwan... (where i'm originally from).

Looks like an awesome unit, and it should make its way on to my E46 very soon too!

I am gona see what kind of prices I can get from Taiwan as I have family there, I also have the IGO 8.3 NZ maps if anyone needs it, Aug 2010 update, with POIs, speed cams etc. also got maps for the rest of the world too. haha.

THanks to M-spec for this Dynavin info! luckily i didnt just go and get a normal aftermarket headunit for my E46.

[hotwire 352]

So Prestige Audio's response to me having a look at the unit for my 5 series in person was to send me a photo of it installed in an X5. Great...

I think I'm just going to go ahead and get it, this is the only system that looks OEM enough for me, i guess ill just have to harden up about the ugly screen location. Just waiting now to find out for sure if NZ bought ones have digital tv tuners built in. If not, Im saving myself $300 and getting it from the states.

Prestige Audio are charging $1299 by the way.

Is the Digital TV in these compatible with NZ digital system? I understand from Jochen that our digital is a new generation system & different to Europe at least

[Richiz 0]

NZ uses DVBT-MPEG 4... Most other countries use MPEG-2. not sure about Dynavin compatibility though.

[reelGOOD 2]

NZ uses DVBT-MPEG 4... Most other countries use MPEG-2. not sure about Dynavin compatibility though.

Says it's MPEG4 on dynavin.com. It also says optional, so I'm guessing you need to buy the add on.

[JaseNZ 53]

Version 1-4 had the tuner built in, For the usa market the tuner was analog and everywhere else was digital. Now things have changed with V5, You get it as an extra and is a box that plugs into the back of the unit. The digital system you get for the V5 is compatible with the nz system.

I got mine directly from the usa so mine is analog.

To be honest i have not even hooked the tv up to an aerial as i dout i would be watching tv while driving. If on a long trip then the missus can just pop in a dvd in she wants to watch something.

I use primo for my navigation and have chucked igo 8.3 , They are both made by the same company but i find primo is more streamlined and it looks prettier lol. I have a special skin which i use on mine that gives you extra function's up the wazoo and am running the august updated maps from igo. I also run the 3d terrain which shows hills ect and when in town show's 3d buildings which is pretty cool.

All in all the dynavin is a fantastic system that looks about as oem as you are going to get from an aftermarket system, With the usb, ipod, navigation, bluetooth, dvd, radio, touch screen, all rolled into one and also being able to control everything via the steering wheel make's it a no brainer imo.

I cannot comment on the V5 ones as i have not seen or had a play with one, I don't really care as i am more than happy with my V4 one.

[hybrid 1043]

Says it's MPEG4 on dynavin.com. It also says optional, so I'm guessing you need to buy the add on.

MPEG4 is just the transport layer, you also need the H264 decoding codec running. This is what makes NZ and Norway specail ... a few other countries have adopted this new standard too but for the most part, everyones on MPEG2

Hence the lack of DVB-T devices availible on the market.

Ive been looking at MPEG4/H264 12volt recievers from china, the only thing I would love is if you could somehow remotely control them. That way you could write an IBUS translator to RS232 from the ibus network then translate to the digital receiver ...

If someone was really clever they whole write a control interface for the unit similar to the way the intravee II system works.

You would need a MKIV or MKIII nav computer to make this all work I would say as you would pull the analogue tv module which drives the graphics normally.

/switches off brain

Dear Jochen,

please with your vast expertise in the TV industry and IBUS knowledge build a MPEG2/4/H264 unit for BMW IBUS

thanks,

your friend

Josh

[JaseNZ 53]

MPEG4 is just the transport layer, you also need the H264 decoding codec running. This is what makes NZ and Norway specail ... a few other countries have adopted this new standard too but for the most part, everyones on MPEG2

Hence the lack of DVB-T devices availible on the market.

Ive been looking at MPEG4/H264 12volt recievers from china, the only thing I would love is if you could somehow remotely control them. That way you could write an IBUS translator to RS232 from the ibus network then translate to the digital receiver ...

If someone was really clever they whole write a control interface for the unit similar to the way the intravee II system works.

You would need a MKIV or MKIII nav computer to make this all work I would say as you would pull the analogue tv module which drives the graphics normally.

/switches off brain

Dear Jochen,

please with your vast expertise in the TV industry and IBUS knowledge build a MPEG2/4/H264 unit for BMW IBUS

thanks,

your friend

Josh

Ummmmm yup ^^^^ what he said even though i don't understand any of it hahahaha, Surprised we are so up in the world in the terms of digital broadcast, makes us feel special.

I could be completely wrong in regards to being able to receive digital signal on the new V5 of the dynavin (for us anyway, To me it would not be a deal breaker though.

[matt45 1]

so does this unit have a built in GPS receiver? if so does an antenna have to be mounted elsewhere? sorry if this has been covered before.

[JaseNZ 53]

yes the gps is all built in, My gps receiver just sits on the metal strut that runs along under the dash, It has a magnetic base and i have never had a problem with signal.

[matt45 1]

yes the gps is all built in, My gps receiver just sits on the metal strut that runs along under the dash, It has a magnetic base and i have never had a problem with signal.

Hmm sounds very attractive ( have started looking at e46 options due to lack of decent e39's around at the moment).

[jochen 4]

Dear Jochen,

please with your vast expertise in the TV industry and IBUS knowledge build a MPEG2/4/H264 unit for BMW IBUS

thanks,

your friend

Josh

Do you want built-in anti-theft vehicle tracking and immobilisation?

And what about the ability to do e-Banking from the nav system?

...

[hotwire 352]

Do you want built-in anti-theft vehicle tracking and immobilisation?

And what about the ability to do e-Banking from the nav system?

...

Of course

[RustyItalian 11]

So with this sytem do you remove the radio and the TV receiver in the boot (E39) or do they still form part of the system?

If you have the shonky Jap spec radio module like I do do you need to upgrade the radio module to get decent FM reception (my reception with band expander sucks)?

Seems like a far better plan that dropping $750 plus on a later model radio module.

Cheers

Richard

[hotwire 352]

So with this sytem do you remove the radio and the TV receiver in the boot (E39) or do they still form part of the system?

If you have the shonky Jap spec radio module like I do do you need to upgrade the radio module to get decent FM reception (my reception with band expander sucks)?

Seems like a far better plan that dropping $750 plus on a later model radio module.

Cheers

Richard

They are plug & play replacement for the standard OEM radio. To replace an existing OEM monitor, you will need a loom to run to the back of the car - radio tuner. I would say the oEM TV tuner would become non existent too.

I personally would never remove an OEM monitor etc to replace with one of these. That said - a good idea for a non monitor equipped car

[matt45 1]

Seriously considering ordering an E39 unit (i have the standard NZ business stereo)

Has anyone got the E39 one yet?

Am i correct in saying there is zero wire cutting involved? just remove existing unit and plug this one in?

Also trying to work out where i should order from safest seems to be pristigeaudio (because they are in NZ) but would be cheaper to go through Bimmernav.

Any thoughts or advise appreciated!

[bimmer boy 21]

Seriously considering ordering an E39 unit (i have the standard NZ business stereo)

Has anyone got the E39 one yet?

Am i correct in saying there is zero wire cutting involved? just remove existing unit and plug this one in?

Also trying to work out where i should order from safest seems to be pristigeaudio (because they are in NZ) but would be cheaper to go through Bimmernav.

Any thoughts or advise appreciated!

Im in the same boat man, Im unsure of where to order one from for my E39. I would kind of rather get one in NZ. Let me know where you end out getting one from if you do. From what I have heard it is straight plug and play, but if you choose to add things on like reversing camera etc you obviously will have to wire that through the car etc..

[matt45 1]

Im in the same boat man, Im unsure of where to order one from for my E39. I would kind of rather get one in NZ. Let me know where you end out getting one from if you do. From what I have heard it is straight plug and play, but if you choose to add things on like reversing camera etc you obviously will have to wire that through the car etc..

haha i think we are all waiting for someone else to get one first.

[RustyItalian 11]

I personally would never remove an OEM monitor etc to replace with one of these. That said - a good idea for a non monitor equipped car

Out of interest, why?

If I look at upgrading a 4:3 OEM TV with BMW stuff the cost is prohibitive. Add the cost of a 16:9 display, a TV module to suit, new radio module to allow local radio, not to mention a later model Nav unit and the cost is crazy. Add to that bluetooth modules and the $1200 odd for this unit looks like a bargain.

Didn't realise it was not designed to replace standard TV directly though, that makes it harder.

Looking forward to a full install guide for the E39. Most E46 ones I've seen online have been vague.

Someone buy one, go on

[hotwire 352]

Out of interest, why?

If I look at upgrading a 4:3 OEM TV with BMW stuff the cost is prohibitive. Add the cost of a 16:9 display, a TV module to suit, new radio module to allow local radio, not to mention a later model Nav unit and the cost is crazy. Add to that bluetooth modules and the $1200 odd for this unit looks like a bargain.

Didn't realise it was not designed to replace standard TV directly though, that makes it harder.

Looking forward to a full install guide for the E39. Most E46 ones I've seen online have been vague.

Someone buy one, go on

Simply because I like OEM. Having seen a pictures of the E39 unit - I reacon it looks yuk compared to OEM (E46 an exception). I would reacon that quality would be marginal compared to OEM too.

Incidentally - I have done all of the above that you mentioned - bar the Bluetooth (my car is not phone prepped)

- I didn't have this option at the time though.

Al that said - no denying "bang for buck" & as I said - for a non monitor equipped car - a good option. I can see your point for yours though too.

[matt45 1]

Simply because I like OEM. Having seen a pictures of the E39 unit - I reacon it looks yuk compared to OEM (E46 an exception). I would reacon that quality would be marginal compared to OEM too.

Incidentally - I have done all of the above that you mentioned - bar the Bluetooth (my car is not phone prepped)

- I didn't have this option at the time though.

Al that said - no denying "bang for buck" & as I said - for a non monitor equipped car - a good option. I can see your point for yours though too.

Agreed i do like the OEM monitor much better to look at but the cost of retrofit is insane if all you have is the basic radio and stacker.

[matt45 1]

so i got a price from Pristige Audio $1300+gst .. BUGGER THAT $1500 i dont think so buddy.

Can get them from the US Distributor for 700USD + 90USD Shipping so 900NZD + shipping. He has the E39 units on hand and ready to ship.

Anyone out there wanting to do a group buy to lessen the shipping cost per person?

Group Buy Thread started:

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=33270

Edited November 23, 2010 by Matt45

[song80 0]

so i got a price from Pristige Audio $1300+gst .. BUGGER THAT $1500 i dont think so buddy.

Can get them from the US Distributor for 700USD + 90USD Shipping so 900NZD + shipping. He has the E39 units on hand and ready to ship.

Anyone out there wanting to do a group buy to lessen the shipping cost per person?

Group Buy Thread started:

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=33270

I can get them for $950NZD including shipping. PM me if anyone want it

[dave.c 0]

I can get them for $950NZD including shipping. PM me if anyone want it

Must recommend Renming. A month ago I told him I was keen on Dynavin for my E 46. Last thursday 18th Nov. he said "are you still keen ? " I was. He ordered the next day, they were shipped on Monday, arrived Friday morning, fitted Friday afternoon. Can assist in installation.

Why buy from elsewhere ? He deals directly with the manufacturer, speaks the language, and has his own company specialising in upgrading BMW Entertainment Systems.

www.swautomotive.co.nz Thank you very much.

[JaseNZ 53]

Must recommend Renming. A month ago I told him I was keen on Dynavin for my E 46. Last thursday 18th Nov. he said "are you still keen ? " I was. He ordered the next day, they were shipped on Monday, arrived Friday morning, fitted Friday afternoon. Can assist in installation.

Why buy from elsewhere ? He deals directly with the manufacturer, speaks the language, and has his own company specialising in upgrading BMW Entertainment Systems.

www.swautomotive.co.nz Thank you very much.

I am using primo on my dynavin for nav with latest nz maps and Gurjon skin, Give me a yell if you need anything.