DVD Headrest Install.....

[dbinc]

See link for pictures: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...s-painted.html

Hey Everyone,

Anyone here installed there own DVD headrest entertainment system? I have read previous posts that people have been able to tap the wires somewhere under the arm rest console (since it is already pre-wired for the OEM entertainment system). I am trying to find out if anyone has instructions on removing the console or if anyone has installed it somewhere else.

I also want to find out if anyone has removed the backing of the seat so I can route the headrest post wires.

I was hoping someone already have done it before I try and break something.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Update 1 (26NOV07): DVD Headrest System is about complete. Everything is now functional, only thing to do is mount the control module. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

Why I went with Vizualogic (Information below is from my experience and my opinion only, I am not here to offend anyone that already has Invision System or the representative of Invision here on X5world, I repeat this is to share my experience and opinion with the X5world community):

1. Looks.....you can see and tell the difference for yourself, this also depends on the looks your going for.
2. Cost.....a bit cheaper I believe (I did the install myself so I saved on labor too).
3. I Read up on a lot of reviews and called many stereo shops and they chose Vizualogic (who knows if they get better pricing or cut back from the manufacturer and that is why they chose Vizualogic, just for thought).
4. Size of the headrest, did not want something too big, it is a slightly bigger than the OEM headrest, but nothing where it is noticable, it looks like the OEM headrest (I found this out from another X5world member, I forgot who, but thanks for the information).
5. Color match is great, it is pretty identical to me. I am very satisfied, I will purchase from them again.
6. Features are identical, features listed below:

• FULL FUNCTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL
• BUILT-IN DUAL CHANNEL INFRARED TRANSMITTER FOR WIRELESS HEADPHONES
• ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)
• WIRING IS CONCEALED IN THE HEADREST POSTS
• 2 WIRELESS DUAL CHANNEL INFRARED HEADPHONES
• UP TO 4 INDEPENDENT SOURCE SELECTIONS ON EACH MONITOR
• BUILT IN TOP-LOAD DVD PLAYER
• BACKLIT FRONT PANEL CONTROLS WITH AUTO DIMMING
• USER SELECTABLE BUILT-IN WIRELESS FM MODULATOR TO SEND AUDIO TO THE VEHICLE RADIO.
• INTEGRATED GAME/VIDEO PORTS ON THE FRONT OF EACH MONITOR
• INTEGRATED STANDARD HEADPHONE JACK ON THE FRONT OF EACH MONITOR
• ON-SCREEN CONTROLS FOR THE DVD PLAYER
• MADE FOR IPOD

7. Customer service.....This part I do not know yet, hopefully I do not need to contact them regarding the system, but if I do I will let you all know how they treat their customers.

Any other questions, just let me know and I will try to get back to you ASAP.

Thanks for all your input, greatly appreciated.

See link for pictures: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...s-painted.html

[Denalio]

Originally Posted by dbinc

Hey Everyone,

Anyone here installed there own DVD headrest entertainment system? I have read previous posts that people have been able to tap the wires somewhere under the arm rest console (since it is already pre-wired for the OEM entertainment system). I am trying to find out if anyone has instructions on removing the console or if anyone has installed it somewhere else.

I also want to find out if anyone has removed the backing of the seat so I can route the headrest post wires.

I was hoping someone already have done it before I try and break something.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I have not done this mod. However, try going to www.realoem.com you can pull up schematics for the seat, seat back and console. This may help you understand how it is assembled. You can tap the lighter wire from the console without removing the console. See my post on installing a radar detector. http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...radar+detector

[dbinc]

Denalio: Thank you for the quick reply and help. Would that be Constant power or Accessory power?

I know four wires is what I will be needing to tap:
1. Constant Power
2. Accessory Power
3. Ground
4. Parking (Not needed to operate system)

Thanks again!

[Denalio]

Originally Posted by dbinc

Denalio: Thank you for the quick reply and help. Would that be Constant power or Accessory power?

I know four wires is what I will be needing to tap:
1. Constant Power
2. Accessory Power
3. Ground
4. Parking (Not needed to operate system)

Thanks again!

It's a 12v switched power. This way the DVD will turn off when the car is tuned off. There is a screw up there for your ground as well.

[dbinc]

Denalio: Thanks again for the information. So just use the switched power and do not even use the constant power (which would make it safe from draining the battery)? Just in case I need the constant power, would you happen to know where I could tap into?

Thanks!

[Denalio]

Which headrest system are you installing? Invision, Visualogic?

[proveg]

Wait a minute, unless I am reading wrong, isnt cig lighter constant power?
Where was the switched?
are both switched and constant power in the bundle coming from cigarette lighter?

Originally Posted by dbinc

Denalio: Thanks again for the information. So just use the switched power and do not even use the constant power (which would make it safe from draining the battery)? Just in case I need the constant power, would you happen to know where I could tap into?

Thanks!

[Denalio]

Cig lighter is 12V switched. It only works when the car is on. You may also be able to use a wire in the back of the seat that is switched. When you get the back off the seat there should be wires running to the headrest or the seat fans (if you have ventalated seats and/or comfort seats). With the aux/cigarette lighter there will be three wires 1) constant 2) switched 3) ground. Use a voltmeter to determine which one is switched. Test each wire while the car is off then when on. Use the 3M t-taps to tap your wire, no cutting thus not voiding your warranty.

[dbinc]

Denalio: Thanks again for the quick reply. Still undecided, but I will let you know as soon as I purchase it, I am just getting ready for the install.

Just for clarification....Taping into the lighter wire console, there is a constant power wire there too? Is accessory power considered to be my cig lighter wire?

Would you happen to remember the size of the torx screw?

Would you also happen to remember which 3M t-taps you used?

Thanks!

[08WhtX5]

[quote=dbinc]Denalio: Thanks again for the quick reply. Still undecided, but I will let you know as soon as I purchase it, I am just getting ready for the install.

Take some pics of the install and let us know how you make out.