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Apr 19 2018

Mercedes Benz W211 Radio Removal and Install Android W211 Navigation Head Unit

If you don’t like the factory UI because it’s old, slow and not modern looking, and would like to add navigation system, then you can upgrade the factory Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 radio with a new modern Android navigation multimedia aftermarket head unit now.

How does the new Android Mercedes Benz W211 Android navigation head unit look like?

Android-Mercedes-Benz-W211-Head-Unit-Navigation

It has been upgraded with latest Android 10 system, 8-Cores high speed CPU processor, 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM.

The W211 aftermarket head unit supports steering wheel controls, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, WiFi, Mirror-Link, navigation, USB, DVD player and more.

Learn more features, price and order it here:

https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/android-double-din-mercedes-benz-e-class-w211-navigation-dvd-player-e55-e63-e300-e320-e280-e350-e500-head-unit.html

This post will teach you how to remove the factory w211 radio and install the new Android w211 head unit.

Firstly you should prepare a plastic installation pry tool, if you don’t have you can use a flat screw driver instead.

In order to remove the factory radio you can try the following steps:

installation step 8

shift gear removal

ac panel

remove cd

installation step 15

After the factory Mercedes W211 radio removed, you can start to install the new Android head unit.

Most Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 comes with fiber optic amplifier in the trunk, please note the new Android head unit does not support fiber optic amp, so you need to use a long cable B5 connect speakers directly in the trunk. You can check the plug behind the factory radio so that you can know if there are fiber optic cables there, the above picture shows the fiber optic cables so this car has fiber optic amplifier.

If your car does not have fiber optic amp, you just need to use one of the short power cables as below:

short power cables

There’s a wiring diagram at the bottom of the unit, so you can see how to connect all plugs behind.

wiring diagram

plugs

plug connections
Note: another long radio antenna cable is also included, for the car with fiber optic amplifier, you should use the long radio antenna cable.

The next step is to run the long cable to the trunk for w211 with fiber optic amp, a professional mechanic can do it for you easily. You can run the long wires under the carpet along the door frames, removed the back seat to get access to the trunk, and hid the wires behind the cover panel in the trunk.

How to connect plugs in the trunk?

Firstly you need to find out the exact location of your fiber optic amplifier in the trunk.

trunk plugs

The fiber optic amp is located behind a metal bracket as below, so you need to remove a screw in order to see the amp:

canplug

other plug

all plugs

CANBUS decoder should connect to the power cable with a small white plug, the CAN-BUS decoder is used to support steering wheel controls.

canbus

Important note if there’s no power on the unit after installation

If there’s no power on the radio after installation, please check the CAN plug, you may plug the wrong CAN plug in the trunk, the right plug goes in with a click and a solid connection. The wrong plug is loose and wants to fall out.

can plug w211

Regularly the right CAN plug is shown as above at right, 99.9% possibilities. If the unit still can not turn on, you can try the other CAN plug. And check if your car’s fuse was burned, you can measure the voltage from the yellow wire and see if it’s 12V.

You can also take some photos for us to check for you, our email is sales@dvdgpsnav.com

How to connect rear view camera with this Mercedes-benz W211 Android navigation?

Firstly you should connect the power to the camera with 12V reverse light.
There’s a black RCA cable included to connect the video cable from the camera:
There’s another loose BACK wire from the long cable, you should connect it with 12V+ reverse light, this is the trigger line.

Note: You don’t need to connect the other BRAKE wire.
After installation of the camera, if the camera does not work well after you put in reverse gear, firstly please check all wires/cables connections, you can take some pictures for us to check for you. If the screen shows no signal or the backup display not stable when reversing, the problem is from the voltage from your reverse light, we have a solution, you can connect a relay with the camera, for more information about the relay, you can also contact us, we can send you more pictures about the relay and the connection.

Last modified: August 18, 2020 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, DVD/GPS Installation, Mercedes Benz • 10 • Tags: android radio w211, Android w211 navigation, installation instruction, mercedes benz w211, Mercedes Benz W211 Radio Upgrade, mercedes w211 android head unit, w211 back up camera, w211 radio

Nov 14 2017

BMW X5 E70 Radio Screen Removal | Install BMW X5 E70 Head Unit Upgrade

The factory screen display from BMW X5 E70 and X6 E71 can be replaced with a new aftermarket Android navigation head unit now. If you are thinking about replacing the factory radio with a head unit upgrade, this post is helpful for you to choose a right model and tell you how to install such a head unit easily.

Which radio upgrade head unit is the best for my BMW X5 E70?

Firstly, the best BMW X5 E70 radio upgrade should be easy to use. And it should fit your car perfectly and looks like factory OEM head unit, so it looks natural after you can install head unit upgrade in the car.

Secondly, the new BMW X5 E70 head unit upgrade should be able to display factory menus including car information and radio, CD interface. Besides, it should support steering wheel controls and rear view camera video displaying.

Thirdly, the new head unit should add more features like GPS navigation system, USB connection, Bluetooth phone, Bluetooth streaming music, WiFi connection, Apple carplay, and even more.

This Android BMW X5 E70 X6 E71 navigation multimedia head unit meet all the above advantages, just click it to visit our site to learn more features and specifications about this BMW X5 E70 screen replacement to upgrade your stereo.

Different BMW UI available.

Can this head unit upgrade fit my car?

Well, this head unit was developed special for BMW X5 E70 and BMW X6 E71 with factory 6.5 inch small screen or 8.8 inch large screen. For different factory screens the settings are a little different which can be done in factory settings. So you should better tell us your factory screen size or send a dashboard photo for us to check for you.

Besides, the LVDS plug may be different. For a new model BMW X5 E70 or X6 E71, the original LVDS plug is round, while the old model is with square LVDS plug, so you’d better send us another picture from your LVDS plug for us to check further, the main unit is different for different LVDS plugs.

So, before you do a head unit upgrade, if you need us to confirm if this head unit fits and works with your car, you can send us your car information including:

car model, manufacture year
a dashboard photo from your to show us your factory screen
a photo from your LVDS plug behind the factory screen

Don’t worry, it’s easy to remove factory screen. You can follow this video which shows you how to remove the factory BMW X5 E70 screen.

You can send your car information to us by sending an email to sales@dvdgpsnav.com.

How to install this BMW X5 E70 head unit?

The first part of installation instructions will show you how to take out the factory screen. Then you can connect the new plugs with your factory BMW X5E70 plugs, and the other plugs to the new head unit. You can check steps one by one as follows:

Firstly you will need to remove the factory screen. Use a pry tool(if you don’t have it, you can also use a straight screwdriver) to pry the bottom of air vents.
When it’s loose, then you can pull out the air vent panel, unplug cables behind, leave it aside, then you will see 2 screws at top which fixed the factory screen.
Use a cross screwdriver to remove 2 screws at top, so that you are able to take out the factory screen.
In this step you will need to take out the climate control panel and radio/CD, see the 2 screws at the top? Just remove them to take out the climate control panel and CD unit.
Unplug cables behind, there are 2 new adapter power cables to connect the plugs behind, see below picture:
You can click the above picture to for larger view.
Plug 1: connect it with your factory wiring harness which was connected to the back of CD before.
Plug 2: connect it with the back plug behind the factory CD.
Important Note: If there are fiber optic cables from your factory wiring harness, you will need to move them to our new plug at the same location!

If not, the factory function will not work properly. Please pay attention to this.
There are other plugs with different colors, red, green, blue, grey, white, and black, here’s a picture showing you how to connect all of them, please check carefully and don’t connect wrong!
If you want to connect an aftermarket reversing camera, there’s a green cable with yellow end to connect the video input from the camera, and there’s a loose REVERSE wire which should connect the trigger line from the camera.

Power for the camera: You should get the power for the reversing camera from your car’s 12V reverse light, NOT from the 12V red and black wire from our unit.
As for the other separate cable with a blue plug, only if your aux wires don’t go through factory CD, or there’s no sound after installation, then you can use this cable:

Plug 1 and 2: connect your aux plugs in the armrest, firstly you will need to unplug the aux plugs in the armrest, then connect 1 and 2 with them.
Plug 3: connect the back of the new main unit where the blue plug should be.
Plug 4: connect 2 female aux plugs from the power cables, red to red, white to white.

Note: the above red and white aux plugs were connected wrong! The red plug should connect the other red plug, so does the white plug.

If you follow these steps carefully, you should be able to install this BMW X5 E70 head unit upgrade easily without a problem. Installation is not difficult for a professional car stereo shop, if your installer has not installed such a unit before, we highly suggest you sending this installation instruction to him before installation.

If you still have any questions, just feel free to contact us, you can take some pictures for us to check, we will do our best to help you.

Last modified: November 6, 2020 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD/GPS Installation • 6 • Tags: Android navigation, bmw x5 e70 navigation, bmw x6 e71 navigation, installation guide, installation instruction

May 19 2017

How to Install Android BMW E60 Navigation Head Unit?

As the 5th generation of BMW 5 series, BMW E60/E61 is available from 2003 to 2010. Compared to BMW E39, the dashboard for BMW E60 always comes with a 6.5 inch or 8. 8 inch factory screen. If you have a BMW E60 or E61 without navigation system, you are able to upgrade the original screen unit with a modern looking UI Android BMW E60 navigation head unit now.

How does the Android BMW E60 navigation look like?

BMW E60 Android navigation head unit

BMW E60 android stereo

Android 10 operation system
Octa-Core 1.5GHz CPU processor
32GB Nand Flash, 4GB RAM
8.8 inch HD capacitive screen, 1024*600 resolution
Inbuilt GPS, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth streaming music, USB, Wi-Fi, Mirror-Link, etc
Keep original radio, CD player working
External one din DVD player optional
Apple carplay and Android auto optional

For more information about the Android BMW E60 navigation unit, you can check it here: https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/aftermarket-bmw-e60-android-head-unit-gps-navigation-bmw-e60-radio-upgrade-dvd-optional.html

How to install BMW E60 Android navigation unit?

Here’s a video showing you BMW E60 radio removal, and you can follow the below steps one by one.

Use a plastic level tool to pry at the end/middle/front of the decorative trim to detach the side metal chip and gently pull the trim across. The trim is held using metal clips along the length of the trim.
Take out the trim including the air vents, remove the buttons for hazard light and door lock by pressing on the metal clips, detach the cable connector behind.
Remove 2 screws at the top of original screen, take out the original screen unit.
Remove the two screws at the top middle instrument panel(some models don’t have these screws), pry and pull the climate control panel towards you with force, unplug the connectors behind
Use the plastic tool to pry the edge of the CD panel, take out the CD panel.
Remove 4 screws at 1, 2, 3 and 4 to take out original CD player/radio.
Take out the original CD and radio unit. Detach the power plug behind the CD/radio.
Connect the new female power plug to the back connector of CD/radio, connect the new male plug to the original wiring harness. This step is very important, if there are fiber optic cables from original harness, you will need to move the fiber optic cables to our new plug at the same position(very important!)
pull out the 2 fiber optic cables:

Move the 2 fiber optic cables to the new plug at the same position, make sure they are well connected!
Connect the new plug with 2 fiber optic cables to the back of factory CD/radio, see below:
Connect the LVDS plug removed from the back of the original screen to the LVDS plug from our new main unit, connect the 2 black cables between the main unit and the new screen, connect new red, blue and green plug into the correct plugs from the side of the main unit, see picture below:

Note: You should also connect the GPS antenna, WiFi antenna at this step, GPS and WiFi antenna can be put at top right corner of dashboard. And connect the loose black wire to the iron of LVDS plug, very important!!! you should firstly connect the black wire to the iron of LVDS plug before turn on the unit! see below:
How to connect TFT and LVDS cables to the back of new screen:
After all cables connected well(very important!), then you can turn on the car and the unit, test it, if everything goes well, power off the car, reinstall the CD/radio and climate control panel, tug the cables at the back of the screen neatly and install the new screen, you can put the main unit at right side behind the CD/radio(remove the entire plastic frame to put it there), or you can put the unit at rear of the screen inside, or you can put the main unit to any other area where can be put into.
Don’t worry about the future maps update, you can copy new maps from USB to the sd card.
This step is only needed by BMW e60 without factory AUX and add a small amplifier to get sound, below picture shows you how to connect the small amplifier:
Note: the small speaker is not necessary anymore, so we don’t add it in the package, as the navigation sound can come out from front left car door speaker.If there’s no sound after installed the small amplifier, the small amplifier should not be activated, you can follow these steps: firstly turn off the car and take out car key, unplug the red power plug from the main unit, then disconnect the 2 plugs for the small amplifier, then connect the 2 plugs for the small amp again, finally connect the red power plug(the red plug should be the last to plug).
No sound after installation? You can check this post: Solution For No Sound After Installed BMW E60 Android Head Unit
This step is only required for installing an aftermarket rear camera.
Firstly the camera should be powered with your car reverse light.
Secondly, there are one green cable with RCA connector to connect the video input from the camera, and there’s a loose REVERSE 倒车控制 wire which should also connect the red trigger line from the camera.

Only the above 2 cables need to be connected from the unit for the camera.About wires diagram of the camera to be installed with this BMW e60 head unit, please check below photo.
Note: If you have connected the backup camera correctly, but still no signal or the display is not stable, that’s because the voltage from your car reverse light is not stable, you can connect a relay to solve this, it has been proved by many of our customers, if you need more info about the relay, you can contact us we can send you some pictures and feedback from our customers who’ve used a relay for the camera.

If you have installed a few units yourself over the years, following step by step installation instructions here you won’t have a problem. Please send this installation guide to your installer before he installs the Android BMW E60 navigation head unit for you. If your installer still have questions, you can take some pictures for us to check, we will do our best to help.

You can also download the entire installation guide here, however, installation instructions from this post are more detailed as we will update this post from time to time to add more information which our customers will frequently ask, so you’d better printing the how to install guides on this page directly.

Last modified: December 22, 2020 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, BMW, DVD/GPS Installation • 45 • Tags: android bmw e60 head unit, bmw e60 android navigation, bmw e60 android stereo, e60 android navigation install, installation instruction

Apr 25 2016

Suzuki SX4 Radio Removal, Install Suzuki SX4 Navigation DVD

The first generation of Suzuki SX4 is ranged from 2006 to 2013, and is a sub-compact car available for 4-door Sedan and5-door Hatchback, in European market it’s also called Fiat Sedici, it’s with great performance and handling, the only regret may be the dull entertainment system because it’s just regular with Suzuki SX4 radio and CD player, most of them don’t have in-dash GPS navigation system or Bluetooth or AUX features, that’s why more and more SX4 owners prefer to remove the factory SX4 radio and then install an aftermarket Suzuki SX4 navigation DVD player instead for its great features and prices.

The aftermarket Suzuki SX4 radio comes with navigation GPS system, Bluetooth hands-free phone calling function, USB playing, steering wheel controls, rear view camera video input, also a built-in amplifier which is even better than factory car stereo according to the feedback from some users, if you are interested in an Android Suzuki SX4 radio, we can also provide, see below pic.

It’s upgraded with Android 7.1 and 8.0 operation system now.

Click the above picture to learn main features and specifications of this Android 8.0 head unit.

Installation is very easy for both models, a professional mechanic can install within one hour, you can even do it by yourself for installation, simply, there are only two steps included:

Remove factory Suzuki SX4 radio
Plug new cables, install the new Suzuki SX4 navigation DVD into the dash, plug and play

Just follow below steps one by one:

firstly let’s take out the factory SX4 radio, so you will need to remove the front panel trims on both sides, use a plastic installation tool to pry the trim from bottom to top.

See the buckle from the bar? That’s why we suggest you pry it from bottom to top.
After removed the decoration bars, you can see 4 screws which fixed the factory Suzuki SX4 radio.

So you should remove these screws using a cross screwdriver. Then you are able to take out the factory radio.
Use a towel to protect the panel to avoid any scratches.
Then unplug the rear plugs, one is radio antenna, one is the power cable, for the power plug, you need to use your thumb to press the buckle, at the same time pull out the plug carefully.
Plug the new cables with the rear connectors of the new Suzuki SX4 navigation DVD, USB cable, iPod cable, RCA cables, power cables.
Push the new Suzuki SX4 navigation into the dash, fix screws, install the trims, that’s all.
Note: Before you push the new unit into the dash, you should check if you have removed the top screws at the top of the unit, these 2 screws are used to protect DVD loader during shipment, if you don’t remove these screws, the CD or DVD disc can not fully go into the DVD player.

If you have a rear view camera which has to be connected to this Suzuki SX4 radio navigation, you can check this post to learn how to install a rear view camera for Suzuki SX4.

For a 2014 and 2015 year Suzuki SX4 S-Cross GPS navigation, installation is more or less the same, it’s also plug and play and you will not need to modify wires for installing of such a unit. It’s with the same features as the 2006-2013 year model.

If you still have a question, just feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you, not only pre-sales service but also excellent after-sales service.

When you are testing this Suzuki SX4 radio DVD, if you find the clock time on the main screen(not the GPS time) is not correct for your country, 1 hour behind or several hours difference, then you can contact us, we will send you instruction on how to make the clock time right.

Last modified: April 24, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Solutions, Suzuki • • Tags: android sx4 radio, install sx4 navigation, installation instruction, suzuki sx4 gps, suzuki sx4 navigation, suzuki sx4 radio, suzuki sx4 radio removal

Apr 7 2016

Installation instruction Toyota Camry DVD GPS Radio Navigation 2012-2015

Learn how to install aftermarket car radio DVD GPS navigation for Toyota Camry 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 year model, which brings you much more entertainment and convenience than the factory car stereo system. The aftermarket 2012-2015 Toyota Camry navigation DVD radio has become a fashion these days for its multi-functions like DVD player, Bluetooth hands free phone, Bluetooth music, GPS navigation system, HD 8 inch touch screen, etc.

Installation of this head unit is easy for a professional car stereo shop, it’s plug and play because the power cords included in the package are specially for factory wiring harness of new Toyota Camry. There are two kinds of Toyota Camry navigation DVD available because the dashboard for different countries are a little different, the below model is for America and Middle East Version:

toyota camry america version

And this model is for the Toyota Camry Europe version:

toyota camry europe version

Though they look different, but the software and firmware and hardware are all the same and installation is more or less the same. Firstly you will need to remove the top cover and air vents, then remove trims on both sides, remove screws to take out the factory Toyota Camry radio and CD player and climate control, then plug all cables with factory wiring harness, push the new Toyota Camry navigation DVD radio into the dash, fix screws and install back the screws, trims, air vents and top cover.

You can click this link to download the full installation manual: Install Toyota Camry Radio DVD Navigation 2012-2015

This installation manual is just for your reference, if you have never installed such a unit before, we highly suggest you asking a professional mechanic to install for you, and you can send this manual to your installer before installing.

As for the cables, there’s power cables included with a CAN-BUS to support steering wheel control, a USB cable which can be put in the glove box, and GPS antenna can be put at top right of the dashboard. The RCA cables allow you to connect external amplifier and sub-woofer.

This Toyota Camry navigation DVD can also support a rear view camera, installation of the camera is a little complicated because you need to run video cable from the front to the rear trunk, and the camera should be powered with 12V reverse light, and there’s a wire label with “BACK” from the RCA cables which also should be connected with 12V reverse light, so that the DVD monitor can automatically display rear view images after putting in reverse gear.

Last modified: April 7, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Toyota, Uncategorized • • Tags: how to install, installation instruction, toyota camry 2014, toyota camry 2015, toyota camry gps, toyota camry navigation, toyota camry navigation dvd, toytoa camry 2013

Mar 8 2016

How to Install Suzuki Alto Radio DVD GPS Navigation?

Many Suzuki Alto car owners prefer to replace the original Suzuki Alto radio with a new look of in-dash car DVD player and GPS system, since the original car radio system just comes with few features and the new Suzuki Alto radio DVD GPS can bring you many other features like Bluetooth hands-fee phone calling, Bluetooth streaming music, car DVD player, USB playing, and most importantly, the GPS navigation system.

The aftermarket Suzuki Alto radio looks OEM after installing in your car, it also comes with a 7 inch large high definition screen and touch screen. Installation is quite easy for a car stereo shop, because they have installed similar units before.

The installation fees may be different for different car stereo shops, the professional mechanic can install such a unit within one hour if he has done that before.

suzuki alto radio dvd gps

This Suzuki Alto radio DVD GPS can be installed in 2009 Suzuki Alto, 2010 Suzuki Alto, 2011 Suzuki Alto, 2012 Suzuki Alto, 2013 Suzuki Alto and 2014 Suzuki Alto.

Latest Android version available here:

https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/suzuki-alto-stereo-radio-upgrade-with-android-gps-navigation-bluetooth-wifi-navi-head-unit.html

You can check the following steps for installing a Suzuki Alto radio DVD GPS head unit. If you are able to remove the factory Suzuki Alto radio, you should also be able to install the new head unit.

Firstly let’s check how the factory radio looks like, it seems this dashboard can install an aftermarket Suzuki alto dvd radio gps, most Suzuki alto comes with this dashboard:
use some plastic knives(special installation tools) to pry the trim on both sides of air outlet.
then you are able to see 4 screws, use a screwdriver to remove them
take out the air outlet panel after removed the 4 screws
now you can pry the panel for the air conditioner controls
pull out the a/c control panel for a little
pull out the original alto radio and cd, unplug the wiring harness at back of the radio
use a scissor to shear the plastic buckle on both left and right sides, so that you can push the new suzuki alto radio dvd fully into the dash. Plug new power cords with the factory wiring harness, connect GPS antenna, USB cable, iPod cable. You can run the USB and iPod cables into the glove box.
fix screws, install back the trims, then you can turn on the unit and test it now.

As you can see, you will not need to modify wires for installation, and not need anything else to make it work after installing in your Suzuki Alto. The GPS navigation is built-in, and we can send you GPS maps for free, available for countries all over the world.

Last modified: July 13, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Suzuki • • Tags: installation instruction, suzuki alto dvd, suzuki alto gps, suzuki alto gps installation, suzuki alto radio, suzuki alto radio install

Mar 2 2016

How to Install DVD Player Radio GPS Navigation system for Nissan March Micra

For those who plan to replace the factory car radio and CD player of Nissan March(also named Nissan Micra), you can check this installation instruction before buying the new aftermarket car DVD player radio GPS navigation system.

Installation of such a Nissan March DVD GPS radio is very easy, you will not need to modify any wires during installing, overall, what you need to do is removing the factory radio unit then install the new unit into the dashboard.

You can check step by step installation manual as following.

just take a look at the original radio and cd player system in the dash from Nissan March/Micra
Pry the housing of the air outlet of air-conditioning system, unplug the wires behind and remove them, at this step you should be care of the buckles.
Remove the fixing screws of the factory radio/CD player, unplug the plugs behind then take out the radio/CD.
Remove both left and right brackets from the original CD player and radio, then install the brackets into the new Nissan March DVD GPS radio.
Remove the buckles from the factory radio and CD player, then install them in the new head unit.
Plug the new wiring harness with the rear connector of the new unit, then plug the other end of the wiring harness with the original connector. Then connect other cables like GPS antenna, USB cable, iPod cable with the correct port at rear of the new unit. You will also need to remove 2 screws at top of the new unit before push into the dash.
Push the new Nissan March DVD player GPS head unit into the dashboard, then install the screws to fix the new unit.
Install back the housing of the air outlet. Be careful for the buckles.
You are able to see the effect when installation finished now.
Turn on the new car DVD player with GPS navigation for Nissan March, Nissan Micra, test every functions, including sat nav system, Bluetooth handsfree phone calls, USB, DVD player, etc.

Where can i buy this Nissan March DVD player radio GPS sat nav unit? You can buy it via this link:

http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/in-dash-car-dvd-player-gps-for-nissan-march-micra-with-navigation-bluetooth-radio-touch-screen-2010-2014.html

Main features of this Nissan March/Micra DVD radio GPS navigation:

FM/AM car radio, car DVD player, GPS Sat Nav, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth stereo music, USB, SD, support steering wheel control, support rear view camera video input.

ONLY US$299.

Buy now get a 8GB SD card with IGO Primo GPS maps for free, available for all over the world.

Last modified: March 2, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Nissan • • Tags: how to install, installation instruction, installation manual, nissan march dvd, nissan march gps, nissan march radio, nissan march sat nav, nissan micra, nissan micra dvd radio

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?

BMW E60 GPS Navigation Radio Upgrade

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?

http://www.dvdgpsnav.com/8inch-hd-screen-head-unit-for-bmw-e60-e61-e63-e64-m5-with-gps-navigation-system-ipod-bluetooth.html

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:

all cables connection

all plugs

How to connect a rear view camera? The BACK-VIDEO-IN cable connects to the camera video cable:

rear view camera 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.

install-bmw-e60-gps

install-bmw-e60-navigation

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:

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

Last modified: May 20, 2017 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in BMW, DVD/GPS Installation, Solutions • • Tags: bmw e60 aftermarket radio, bmw e60 navigation, bmw e60 radio, bmw e60 stereo upgrade, bmw navigation dvd, gps bmw e60, installation instruction

Mar 12 2015

Installation instructions for Audi Q3 Navigation DVD GPS

Car GPS navigation for Audi Q3 is available now, it comes with 8 inch HD touch screen, based on Wince 6.0 operation system. The Q3 GPS screen can support many kinds of GPS maps like igo, tomtom, route 66, papago etc. It also comes with Bluetooth and an external microphone included. The Audi Q3 navigation screen can pop up and fold down.

Audi Q3 navigation system

Please make sure your car has aux function and the aux is working well, because the sound should be transferred from our unit to your car speakers through your car’s aux function. You can switch between our menu and your original menu in our touch screen.

Installation Audi Q3 Navigation touch screen

You don’t need to remove your original CD player and radio to install this Audi Q3 navigation, so you can keep radio and CD working as normal. The installation is not difficult for a professional technician, though we provide the installation manual for Audi Q3 navigation head unit, if you are not professional for installation, we highly suggest you asking a professional mechanic to install it for you.

How to activate Audi Q3 AUX function?
Before you buy the Audi Q3 navigation head unit, make sure your car has AUX function, see below photo:

This is the AUX connector in the armrest, check your armrest to see if your Q3 has it. Aux is very important, because the music sound from USB and SD will be transferred through factory Aux mode, make sure your car has Aux function and Aux works well before any purchase.So you have seen this connector in the armrest now, next step you will need a Aux cable to connect this connector, not the USB or iPod cable, only Aux cable works, see below photos:

The above 2 AUX cables work to activate factory AUX function, while the below cables don’t work.
Before Installation notes for Audi Q3 navigation:Please check the appearance and the unit functions before install the unit.
Don’t shorten or extend the GPS antenna, that will lead to the antenna problem
Don’t make the GPS antenna winding the steering wheel and shift lever, that’s dangerous
Don’t use strong chemicals, cleaning agents to washing the machine
Please use a clean soft fabric to wipe the screen
Please don’t self-service, maintenance or install the unit if you are not professional, if the power is on, don’t install or repair the unit.
Please protect the original display when the staff dismounting the original CD and keep it, try to use the original screw.
Navigation and rear-view camera(if you choose it) only do auxiliary function, it can’t replace your attention and judgment.

The installation for this unit is similar with the Audi Q5 navigation installation, you can download the detailed installation instructions for Audi Q3 navigation gps unit via this link.

More installation photos on YouTube.

Last modified: October 27, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Audi, DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation • • Tags: audi q3, Audi Q3 GPS, Audi Q3 navigation, installation instruction, navigation

Jun 26 2014

How to install Mercedes Benz E W211 DVD navigation system

Firstly, let’s take a look at what this Mercedes Benz e-class W211 dvd navigation can do for you, this navigation system is specail for Mercedes Benz E-Class W211 E350, E500, E320, E280, E55 AMG, E320 CDI, E220 CDI, E280 CDI, E420 CDI, E63 AMG, E320/300 Bluetec, E240, E550, etc.

7 inch HD digital touch screen with 800*480 resolution
The high resolution color TFT LCD display brings images to life, showing off your treasured photos, favorite movies and music with the same real life rich detail and vibrant colors as high quality prints.

DVD player
The dvd player function for this Mercedes Benz E-Class W211 navigation unit is compatible with most DVD, VCD, CD discs in the market, but remember you should take 2 screws at the top of the unit before installation, these screws are used for protecting DVD loader.

Built-in GPS navigation
With gps navigation system built-in, this unit can guide wherever you go, you don’t need to worry about loosing your way, this navigation unit can tell you where’s the next turn, but also providing detailed mapping of your route via the 7″ HD screen. It can also support 2D and 3D maps, if you buy it, we will send you gps maps for free as a gift, together with a 4GB SD card to storage gps maps, which are available nearly all over the world.

Built-in bluetooth for handsfree calling and bluetooth music
This car DVD player also comes with bluetooth built-in to enable handsfree mobile phone operation, also support steering wheel controls, support A2DP to play bluetooth music, so you just need to pair it with your mobile phone, then you can play your phone’s music through car speakers.

iPod/iPhone audio input
With this W211 navigation DVD, you can also play ipod music by connecting your ipod with a ipod adapter provided, listed by songs, Artist, Album, this function can also support iphone 4 and 4s, but not for iphone 5, because the adapter is different for iphone 5.

Multimedia play via USB and Micro SD card
It can also play music and movies files from your USB device or Micro SD card, expand your media playing by plugging your USB sticks into the USB port, the USB cable is also included. The USB media play also support 1080P video.

AV-IN for rear view camera
Support rear view camera video input, automatically switch to rear camera video after you put in reverse gear, the reverse camera is optional, if you need you can select one on our website.

Change your own background
Now you can change the images to the background of your car radio, it’s easy to do yourself, just set it in settings, the back light for buttons is red.

And even more… You can learn more on our official website via this link, but how to install this mercedes w211 dvd navigation system?

Below are some photos for our installation of a Mercedes W211 Navigation DVD, the pics can show you some installation instructions, if you are not good at installation, we highly suggest you asking a professional mechanic to install it for you. This W211 has fiber optical amplifier in the trunk, so it should use our 6m long power cable B5 to connect speakers directly and by-pass the existing amplifier, as this w211 dvd navigation does not support fiber optical amplifier, but this unit has 4x45w amplifier built-in. You can check the entire installation steps via this link: http://www.slideshare.net/dvdgpsnav/installation-instrunctions-for-mercedes-benz-e-w211-dvd-player

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Last modified: June 26, 2014 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation, Mercedes Benz, Solutions • • Tags: installation instruction, mercedes benz, mercedes w211 dvd navigation, w211 dvd, w211 navigation

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