CD Player & Video - Australian X3 - XBimmers

CCL · 10-06-2011, 10:48 PM

Hi all,

I have the standard audio system and I am just wondering

Can it play DVDs?
Is the player region locked?
Can it play burnt CDs/DVDs?
What format does it support?

I tried playing some of the CDs that works fine on my previous car but not on the X3. I called the BMW service center and they mentioned that I can only play Australian CDs which sounds weird to me...

My next question is, if I connect an IPod that has some music videos, can the video be displayed on the X3 screen?

Thanks!

sfax · 10-07-2011, 01:22 AM

[*]Can it play DVDs? - yes if you have a DVD player (pro nav only)
[*]Is the player region locked? - not sure
[*]Can it play burnt CDs/DVDs? - yes, depending on format
[*]What format does it support? - the list of supported formats is in the manual or search file format here

My next question is, if I connect an IPod that has some music videos, can the video be displayed on the X3 screen?
- you can do this with option 6NR BMW Apps and an iPhone. Not sure on iPod

CCL · 10-07-2011, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfax

My next question is, if I connect an IPod that has some music videos, can the video be displayed on the X3 screen?
- you can do this with option 6NR BMW Apps and an iPhone. Not sure on iPod

I am guessing you have to pay for the 6NR option? Hopefully they have an app for Android soon..

sfax · 10-07-2011, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCL

I am guessing you have to pay for the 6NR option? Hopefully they have an app for Android soon..

Yes, it costs extra and you also need pro nav, a media snap-in adaptor (for it to work when in a cradle, otherwise USB only) and the 6NF USB telephone preparation option. If you don't have these options, I doubt you'll ever be able get media like videos on iDrive with any phone

tank531 · 10-07-2011, 01:07 PM

BMW ship DVD players with regional variation codes enabled - read it in the manual last week

02420X3 · 10-07-2011, 02:41 PM

If Region Codes are enabled then the OP might only be able to play DVDs with a Region 4 code, but that should have no impact whatsoever on playing CDs.

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CCL Enlisted Member Drives: X3 20d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	CD Player & Video - Australian X3 Hi all, I have the standard audio system and I am just wondering Can it play DVDs? Is the player region locked? Can it play burnt CDs/DVDs? What format does it support? I tried playing some of the CDs that works fine on my previous car but not on the X3. I called the BMW service center and they mentioned that I can only play Australian CDs which sounds weird to me... My next question is, if I connect an IPod that has some music videos, can the video be displayed on the X3 screen? Thanks!
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sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	[]Can it play DVDs? - yes if you have a DVD player (pro nav only) []Is the player region locked? - not sure []Can it play burnt CDs/DVDs? - yes, depending on format []What format does it support? - the list of supported formats is in the manual or search file format here My next question is, if I connect an IPod that has some music videos, can the video be displayed on the X3 screen? - you can do this with option 6NR BMW Apps and an iPhone. Not sure on iPod __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

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10-07-2011, 01:07 PM	#5
tank531 Deckhand Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK Posts: 389 iTrader: (0)	BMW ship DVD players with regional variation codes enabled - read it in the manual last week

10-07-2011, 02:41 PM	#6
02420X3 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	If Region Codes are enabled then the OP might only be able to play DVDs with a Region 4 code, but that should have no impact whatsoever on playing CDs.