Feb 23 2016
How to install GPS BMW E60 Navigation DVD – BMW E60 Radio/Stereo Upgrade
You may think that the original car radio and stereo in a BMW E60 is perfectly fitted in the car and looks good, while if you can keep the original BMW E60 radio working but also you can get more features for your dream car with affordable price, will you upgrade the factory 6.5 inch screen head unit to a 7 inch touch screen GPS BMW E60 navigation unit?
The aftermarket 7″ touch screen head unit for BMW E60 not only can show your factory menus which the factory screen does, but also you have new menus for GPS navigation, iPod, TV, DVD player, USB, SD card. The GPS function is built-in so you can easily reach your destination by following easy turn-by-turn steps. For those long family trips you can keep the kids fully entertained with DVD videos as well as games while you concentrate on driving.
How can I know if this touch screen GPS head unit fit my BMW E60?
Normally this unit can fit all BMW E60, but there are different models for BMW E60 with 6.5 inch or 8.8 inch screen, with AUX or without AUX, so you can tell us your exact car model, manufacture year, screen size, with aux or without aux so that we can know the exact model for your car.
How to install this BMW E60 navigation?
Installation for this BMW E60 GPS is easy if you follow below steps, if you have not any experience before, we highly suggest you asking a professional car stereo shop to install it for you.
Before installing, you should do the following steps, or it will burn the original CD player, so pay attention to these instructions:
1. Turn ACC to OFF position
2. disassemble the original car screen, and you will see the cable connectors which should connect to plug 3.
3. Connect cable 1 to original screen cable connector’s iron jacket(do not connect screen cable to plug 3 at this moment)
4. Connect cable 2 to original CD player’s iron body
5. Connect original screen cable connector to plug 3, then connect all other connectors, then wait for about 2 minutes
6. Then you can turn ACC to “ON” position and boot the device now.
Cables connections from the back of this unit:
How to connect a rear view camera? The BACK-VIDEO-IN cable connects to the camera video cable:
For a detailed step-by-step installation instruction, please click this link to download it.
More Installation Guides for BMW E60 Navigation Head Unit
This BMW E60 navigation comes with DVD player optional, you can put the external DVD player box in the glove box. As you can keep using original CD player after installation, so not all buyers choose the DVD option.
After installation of the new touch screen BMW E60 head unit, you can still use the factory control knob to control the original menu, because the original menu can also display on the new screen. There are other features for the control knob:
- Press this button for about 3~5 seconds can turn from original car menu to new navigation menu
- press this button back to new navigation menu, or it will be used to hang up the phone on Bluetooth function.
- In navigation menu, can work as choosing previous and next music; in main menu, can slide up and down to choose different modes.
- answer the phone
If there’s no sound after installation, firstly you can check if you activate the car’s AUX function, you will need to mods the black, white and red plug from the unit harness into a aux cable then connect its to the aux in the armrest. If your BMW E60 does not have AUX function(most BMW E60 under year 2006 not with AUX).
Learn more about this head unit through a video in YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SkpqGhKkNE
May 13 2016
Benefits of Aftermarket BMW Navigation DVD Head Units
BMW are widely known to be one of the best cars in the world. For many BMW owners, their cars come with built in DVD head units. However, many people prefer to get hold of the aftermarket DVD navigation head units which are customizable and offer a deluge of optional extra features.
The aftermarket DVD head units with built in GPS navigation systems can be purchased according to the BMW model. However, most of these units are compatible with multiple models. Herein are several features that BMW DVD players with navigation systems have to offer for consumers.
1. Sizable Display.
After market BMW Navigation DVD players come with a 7 or 8 inch TFT LCD panel display. This means they are not too large to be a distraction and not too small to cause straining. The adjustable brightness features allow for easy readability during the day or at night.
The display is a 16:9 aspect ratio High Definition screen that allows touch screen operations via a stylus or the fingers. Clocking resolutions of 800 by 480 or more, the unit can support 1080P videos and has preset wallpapers to theme up the dashboard.
2. GPS Navigation.
They have an in-built GPS antenna to help solve directional problems for drivers. Most aftermarket DVD navigation head units come with a SD card or flash disk with programmed IGO or Syngic GPS maps which are totally free.
These maps are available almost everywhere in the world and can be regularly updated to keep up with the ever changing map systems. This is done through complementary organizations or secondary parties with large up to date map databases.
3. Bluetooth Connectivity.
This feature should ideally be standard in nearly all electronic devices nowadays. With the BMW aftermarket Navigation DVD player, users can easily connect to other complementary devices via Bluetooth.
It enables the driver to make hands-free phone calls in addition to the Bluetooth call log and Bluetooth Volume features. Moreover, drivers can listen to music from their phones and other devices.
4. Simplified Controls.
A very practical feature of aftermarket DVD players with inbuilt GPS navigation systems is that they can support factory steering wheel control. This is made possible by the CAN-BUS decoder included in the package that is connected through provided cables.
Additionally, the touch screen features and the included remote control device eliminate the traditional inconvenient button control systems. These head units are definitely user friendly further providing a user manual to enable drivers to get an easy grasp of its numerous features.
5. Auxiliary Video Device.
Aftermarket Navigation DVD head units offer drivers an optional rear back up camera with video input. It comes with the picture in picture (PIP) function which can be easily switched on or off.
6. USB and iPod Connectivity.
Drivers can connect to peripheral devices in their BMW via the standard USB port. This enables them to view movies or play music from external storage devices such as flash disks, hard disks and their mobile phones. The BMW DVD head unit also has the iPod function that supports iPod or iPhone.
The Aftermarket Navigation DVD head unit is an advisable choice for all BMW models. With its analog TV, FM/AM and video playback support, it provides wholesome entertainment to ensure a wonderful driving experience, you can find out the best BMW navigation DVD head unit for your BMW model easily via the link.
Due to different BMW models and manufacture years, the new head unit may be different, so you can send your BMW model, manufacture year and a dashboard photo to us for further checking, so that we can recommend you the best model for your car. We can also help for installation, for any questions your installer may have, we are more than happy to assist you.
Last modified: May 16, 2016 By hinav Posted in BMW, DVD Navigation • • Tags: bmw head unit, bmw navigation, bmw navigation dvd