ACM/USB retrofit just released
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Originally Posted by Midget' post='582198' date='May 17 2008, 12:22 AM
Installing the ACM is quite a lot of work if you are not familair with removing the trim of your car. It took me a couple of days before the install was complete. The good news is that it does NOT neet coding.
I now see that my ACM is already an older version as I have no menu option "USB".
I now see that my ACM is already an older version as I have no menu option "USB".
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Nick, Midget - As mentioned the ACM has changed part numbers twice. The difference has been atleast the firmware changes on the hardware. The biggest problem with the ACM is that it does not update its own firmware via a PROGMAN update so I don't know how you will be able to programme it for the USB. But knowing Nick he's fine a way or a dealer who will do it.
So far the ACM will only uses the AUX for all Audio which is IMHO is absolutely rubbish. Infact even the BMW iPOD USB link uses the Analogue AUX as audio. So here Dension definately is better because it works on the digital MOST itself.
So far the ACM will only uses the AUX for all Audio which is IMHO is absolutely rubbish. Infact even the BMW iPOD USB link uses the Analogue AUX as audio. So here Dension definately is better because it works on the digital MOST itself.
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='582427' date='May 17 2008, 10:03 AM
So here Dension definately is better because it works on the digital MOST itself.
Dension is better because you still have the interface of the CD to play mp3s and not that gay dark blue color .
I talked to the man at the dealer about the ACM ... We should decide together next week but I really don't like the ACM interface! :thumbsdown:
Plus I have the TV as factory, so what convenient feature could give me the ACM ?
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='582437' date='May 17 2008, 11:30 AM
Dension is better because you still have the interface of the CD to play mp3s and not that gay dark blue color .
I talked to the man at the dealer about the ACM ... We should decide together next week but I really don't like the ACM interface! :thumbsdown:
Pls I have the TV as factory, so what convenient feature could give me the ACM ?
I talked to the man at the dealer about the ACM ... We should decide together next week but I really don't like the ACM interface! :thumbsdown:
Pls I have the TV as factory, so what convenient feature could give me the ACM ?
+ Pure USB2/power support of any kind of video-audio-picture format for unlimited HDD/media space.
+ Battery Voltage/Coolant temp/Gas tank instant and reliable check-up.
+ Service menu with infos about software, input/output settings etc,
As for the interface/background color etc, I agree, they could have make it look better, but it's only visible until you make the selection, so, no big deal for me.
This software/interface is stored into the ACM module, so there is "0" delay when moving from one selection to another, as it will probably do if it was assigned to the already slow-moving entertainment I-Drive menu, surcharging the CCC memory and all further CCC functions ...menu quickness, navigation calculations, etc
I also have the OEM TV. When there is not something connected on the ACM TV input, the ACM TV/DVB menu selection simply re-directs you to the standard TV menu
Here are the differences between parts# of the 2 known ACM-kit versions, (different part# for ACM unit and CAN interface)
So, will current version of the kit has got even newer part numbers of those 2 parts???
I just can't believe that all these buyers can't have the USB function added....
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='582462' date='May 17 2008, 07:16 PM
I also have the OEM TV. When there is not something connected on the ACM TV input, the ACM TV/DVB menu selection simply re-directs you to the standard TV menu
Nick, are you planning to add-on this USB2 kit for the USB video capability? Do tell us if it will work coz' i have the early h/ware of the ACM which definitely does not have the USB menu on it (old firmware i think!)...this is actually just supposed to be an add-on to the ACM module, right?
WOW! with this kit installed on my car, it'll become a moving entertainment/multimedia player with everything on it- DVD+CD+iPod music+iPod video+A2DP music+USB music+USB video... tell me if it'll work with the early version ACM modules...i might consider this retrofit if it'll work without having the ACM to be replaced.
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Originally Posted by bmw_wpq31' post='582469' date='May 17 2008, 01:12 PM
Weird! Why didn't mine function like this before i installed the Dension IVE1000 for iPod Video through this menu? I thought it was meant for DVB-T input only...Oh well, at least i have all these functions working properly on my car...
Nick, are you planning to add-on this USB2 kit for the USB video capability? Do tell us if it will work coz' i have the early h/ware of the ACM which definitely does not have the USB menu on it (old firmware i think!)...this is actually just supposed to be an add-on to the ACM module, right?
WOW! with this kit installed on my car, it'll become a moving entertainment/multimedia player with everything on it- DVD+CD+iPod music+iPod video+A2DP music+USB music+USB video... tell me if it'll work with the early version ACM modules...i might consider this retrofit if it'll work without having the ACM to be replaced.
Nick, are you planning to add-on this USB2 kit for the USB video capability? Do tell us if it will work coz' i have the early h/ware of the ACM which definitely does not have the USB menu on it (old firmware i think!)...this is actually just supposed to be an add-on to the ACM module, right?
WOW! with this kit installed on my car, it'll become a moving entertainment/multimedia player with everything on it- DVD+CD+iPod music+iPod video+A2DP music+USB music+USB video... tell me if it'll work with the early version ACM modules...i might consider this retrofit if it'll work without having the ACM to be replaced.
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='582462' date='May 17 2008, 12:16 PM
2+2 integrated pure video inputs. Front cam + rear cam + DVD in + DVB in, or front/rear cams + 2X whatever Video inputs with sound via Aux-in (I believe that -in fact- Aux-in uses/swaps internally the CD changer audio input ...as you will never use simultaneously or superimposed both CD and Aux-in sound... (the same that Dension does in the background ...correct me Dension guys if I'm wrong)
+ Pure USB2 support of any kind of video-audio-picture format for unlimited HDD/media space.
+ Pure USB2 support of any kind of video-audio-picture format for unlimited HDD/media space.
As for the interface/background color etc, I agree, they could have make it look better, but it's only visible until you make the selection, so, no big deal for me.
And if I want to play mp3s ? Do I have to see that background ?
And if I want to use the navigation system and the mp3 playback together ?
I also have the OEM TV. When there is not something connected on the ACM TV input, the ACM TV/DVB menu selection simply re-directs you to the standard TV menu
PS :
Can I have ACM+Gateway 500, Bruce/Nick ?
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='582477' date='May 17 2008, 01:32 PM
I'll let you know shortly (within the next 10 days)
Can't see the reason why not... Totally different ways of connections and usage
Doesn't it have all voices from the secret men?, does it ? The real speed would be magnificent!!
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Nick, when you have time pls tell me with a PM about that question about the hud.
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Originally Posted by bmw_wpq31' post='582469' date='May 17 2008, 03:12 PM
Weird! Why didn't mine function like this before i installed the Dension IVE1000 for iPod Video through this menu? I thought it was meant for DVB-T input only...Oh well, at least i have all these functions working properly on my car...
Nick, are you planning to add-on this USB2 kit for the USB video capability? Do tell us if it will work coz' i have the early h/ware of the ACM which definitely does not have the USB menu on it (old firmware i think!)...this is actually just supposed to be an add-on to the ACM module, right?
WOW! with this kit installed on my car, it'll become a moving entertainment/multimedia player with everything on it- DVD+CD+iPod music+iPod video+A2DP music+USB music+USB video... tell me if it'll work with the early version ACM modules...i might consider this retrofit if it'll work without having the ACM to be replaced.
Nick, are you planning to add-on this USB2 kit for the USB video capability? Do tell us if it will work coz' i have the early h/ware of the ACM which definitely does not have the USB menu on it (old firmware i think!)...this is actually just supposed to be an add-on to the ACM module, right?
WOW! with this kit installed on my car, it'll become a moving entertainment/multimedia player with everything on it- DVD+CD+iPod music+iPod video+A2DP music+USB music+USB video... tell me if it'll work with the early version ACM modules...i might consider this retrofit if it'll work without having the ACM to be replaced.
Of course I'll do