[poldim]

I was browsing my WDS and found this:

Video output
The video output function for

television (teletext to be available later)

processing video signals from a DVD source

is provided by the video module 5 in conjunction with other systems.

Note:
For diagnosis requests via the control-module functions, the entertainment source, television, must first be selected via the Central Information Display.

Brief description of components
Video module 5
The video module 5 controls the internal antenna diversity. The video module 5 processes the sound for the TV function. The video module 5 is a MOST framework network node.

MOST bus
The MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) bus links the audio, video and navigation systems. Information relating to function requests is transmitted to the relevant control modules by means of MOST bus messages.

Digital television
Digital television is enabled with the new Hybrid video module for digital reception. This control module can receive digital and analog television. In the case of digital television, the picture information is transferred via data flow to one frequency. This technology leads to improved picture and sound quality. Depending on the reception quality, the video module switches automatically between analog and digital reception. The customer can perceive the switch from digital to analog television. A noticeable loss in sound and picture quality occurs.

Window antennas and amplifiers
There are two TV antennas integrated in the rear window. The receives TV signals are filtered and amplified in the antenna amplifier.

The antenna amplifier is powered short-circuit-proof by the video module via the antenna sockets.

Control Display (CD) and Controller
The Control Display displays the navigation system information and the control options for the navigation, audio and video system functions. Operation is by means of the controller located on the front of the center armrest.

Main functions
Video module 5 control tasks
The video module 5 internally controls the antenna diversity. The TV antenna diversity unit is integrated in the video module. The TV antenna diversity unit ensures that the best possible reception is obtained. The TV antenna diversity unit in the video module connects the antenna with the best reception to the video output.

The video module processes the sound for the TV function and sends it via the MOST network to the ASK in the CCC as an audio signal.

Radio/TV/Navigation system sound output
The video module is connected via the MOST bus to the CCC.

The ASK in the CCC outputs the audio signals to the speakers. If the SA Top HiFi system is installed, the audio signals are sent across the MOST bus to the amplifier. This outputs the audio signals to the speakers.

The CCC switches over from radio sound to

TV function or

Navigation system

if it receives the corresponding information from the Control Display via the MOST bus.

Radio/TV mute function
The ”mute” function turns off the radio/TV sound. The mute function is activated on the ASK by receipt of

telephone calls

navigation system announcements

traffic news bulletins

If a traffic news bulletin is received when the radio has been muted, the radio is not demuted. The traffic bulletin is suppressed.

Notes for Service department
The self-diagnosis function on the video module 5 is initiated every three to five minutes. At worst, a fault may be present for 5 minutes before it is stored in the fault memory. It is possible to start a fault memory search (self-test) in order to check on work carried out.

Country-specific version
Japan
If the optional extra Navigation Japan is installed, the navigation system uses a video module RGB input. The navigation system data is processed and passed on to the CCC by the video module. The CCC passes the video signals on to the CD.

[Tierfreund]

Lol, looks like you are today where I was a year ago. Got the WDS and the ETK and the TIS for the E90 around this time last year and read up on all the stuff you are just stumbling on even before I got my E90 in June. Really helpfull.

[poldim]

You have the most recent ETK and TIS for the E90? Care to upload?

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by poldim

You have the most recent ETK and TIS for the E90? Care to upload?

Not the most recent. But recent enough for my 06/05 E90.

Upload is a no-no though. That´s copyrighted material. I shouldn´t even have it. Uploading it anywhere would put me into some serious trouble...

[poldim]

Uploading to me I meant...

ftp or some other


No one is supposed to have it except for BMW dealership, but everyone does.

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by poldim

Uploading to me I meant...

ftp or some other


No one is supposed to have it except for BMW dealership, but everyone does.

How do I know your not an Attorney working for BMWNA

Attorneys love their Bimmers, but I don´t want to be paying for yours.

[poldim]

I'm there theres something about international borders which would kill any lawyers argument. Besides, I'm already posting screen shots of the WDS, but a lawyer career could be interesting if it wasnt for the law school time requirement...

[magamaga]

Poldim,have you found anything on this yet?

[poldim]

I didn't really look too long. But I asked around at my dealership and the tech's said they dont have an option to enable the TV.

Now I'm sure if this is because the American CIP doesn't allow it or because you have to have the "Hybrid video module" to make the option available.