Wide Screen - Overview - E38, E39, E46 & E53: Other BMW 7 series E65/E66

Cassette Drive

The cassette drive is located behind the on-board monitor screen. In order to access the cassette, press the "eject" button, the display screen tilts forward to uncover the cassette slot. The images will remain displayed on the screen.

After pressing the "eject" button again or automatically after 15 seconds the display returns to its normal position (cassette must be completely inside or removed). The tilt mechanism for the display screen utilizes anti-trap, if the board monitor detects a sudden change in speed, the display will reverse direction.

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Display Screen And Control Panel

The display screen has a diagonal width of 6.5" and an aspect ratio of 16:9 compared to the previous monitors that had a ratio of 4:3. The new screen also uses a Ad-TFT display (Advanced Thin Film Transistor). This type of screen uses ambient light in addition to backlighting in order to illuminate the display. The advantage is a constant contrast and brightness level at all ambient lighting conditions.

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Example of E38/E39 with Wide Screen Board Monitor

Service Mode

Access for the radio, on-board monitor and navigation service modes is available through the on-board monitor screen.

To enter the radio service mode

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1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 (KLR).
2. Turn the radio on, then off, then on again.
3. Press the "INFO" button. From the selection list choose "RDS".
4. Press and hold the on-board monitor control knob for at least 8 seconds.
5. The audio display window will show the radio serial number as the first display.
6. The station search < > buttons are used to scroll through the various settings.
7. Turn off the radio to "set" any changes made.

Note. See the "NG" Radios module for a list of the tests and settings available in the radio service mode.

To enter the On-Board Monitor and Navigation Service Mode

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1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 (KL R).
2. From the Menu screen select "SET".
3. Once in the Set screen, press and hold the "MENU" button for 8 seconds.
4. The Service Mode menu will appear on the display.
5. Select "On-board monitor" for monitor specific tests.

Tests and adjustments available for the on-board monitor are

1. Version Information
2. Key Function (button and rotary knob test)
3. Brightness (Screen brightness adjustment)

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