Playing dvds question for a e52

[stevie_514]

Not tried this yet but can I play a dvd film on the front whilst DRIVING ? If not , can I bypass it & how ,Thnx

 

[Nevillerover]

This is illegal in UK and probably most civilised countries, car needs to be modified with a bypass switch to be able to do this. Someone will I am sure point you towards one.

 

[stevie_514]

Thnz , abit unfair for the front passenger on a long journey.!!

 

[Elgraman]

Not tried this yet but can I play a dvd film on the front whilst DRIVING ?

Hopefully not

 

[Nevillerover]

I know some modern cars (Range Rover for example) have a screen that can only be seen by the passenger when showing a film so that’s ok. I don’t know if the E52 has this feature (51 doesn’t)

 

[ElGrand52]

Mine plays DVD to front (and back) screens while driving. Didn't have to do anything. Maybe previous owner in Japan fitted one of these

https://zenmarket.jp/en/auction.aspx?itemCode=t1046420849

 

[ElGrand52]

I know some modern cars (Range Rover for example) have a screen that can only be seen by the passenger when showing a film so that’s ok. I don’t know if the E52 has this feature (51 doesn’t)

E52 screen not that clever. Just a regular LCD screen.

 

[stevie_514]

OK I will try find a dvd and find out first if it plays both front and back first.

 

[Nevillerover]

If it works anything like my S3, you will be able to play dvd in rear and have a normal display on front.

 

[CKapasa]

This share is based on my personal experience. It is also subjective based on personal taste...

@stevie_514

1. The original system config (factory unit) blanks out the DVD video when you start driving. Only rear passengers can watch video. If you want to watch video then sit in the back, get the mrs to drive and enjoy the comfort
2. You might be able to override the settings by installing one of those @ElGrand52 cables from ZenMarket or AliExpress. Do this at your own risk as I cannot confirm if that will even work. The block has been put there for a reason and the E52s are quite smart
3. Do a CKapasa solution by ripping out the rigid OEM install and get something a bit more modern and flexible. Eg. install a full Android unit that you can configure specifically as required. You can turn on / off the setting to "Allow Video When Driving" via advanced system settings menu. Remember that if you stick in an Android Auto as opposed to Full Android then you will probably still hit the same obstacle of video switching off when you exceed 5 mph.

Ps. With Android head units you probably wont even need archaic DVD. You can do YouTube, Netflix, Disney, NowTV or any other streaming service. Alternatively you can stick in a USB stick with a whole world of different file formats all being playable.

Disclaimer : This solution is not necessarily encouraging you to break the law. Its just an eye opener to some of the brilliant possibilities that Android stereos can offer. Funny thing is since installing one of these in my E52, I have not once played video because its just not practical. We have however on a long journey (to Disney Paris) stopped at a French layby and while having our sandwiches watched half of the Emoji Movie. Great experience for the kids!

Lastly, If you do get an Android stereo please get one that has the firmware specifically for your car (eg. Nissan Elgrand E52 / Quest 2011-2016). These will come with a canbus that interfaces with your car for all controls like steering wheel / aircon / 360 cameras / doors etc

 

[stevie_514]

This share is based on my personal experience. It is also subjective based on personal taste...

@stevie_514

1. The original system config (factory unit) blanks out the DVD video when you start driving. Only rear passengers can watch video. If you want to watch video then sit in the back, get the mrs to drive and enjoy the comfort
2. You might be able to override the settings by installing one of those @ElGrand52 cables from ZenMarket or AliExpress. Do this at your own risk as I cannot confirm if that will even work. The block has been put there for a reason and the E52s are quite smart
3. Do a CKapasa solution by ripping out the rigid OEM install and get something a bit more modern and flexible. Eg. install a full Android unit that you can configure specifically as required. You can turn on / off the setting to "Allow Video When Driving" via advanced system settings menu. Remember that if you stick in an Android Auto as opposed to Full Android then you will probably still hit the same obstacle of video switching off when you exceed 5 mph.

Ps. With Android head units you probably wont even need archaic DVD. You can do YouTube, Netflix, Disney, NowTV or any other streaming service. Alternatively you can stick in a USB stick with a whole world of different file formats all being playable.

Disclaimer : This solution is not necessarily encouraging you to break the law. Its just an eye opener to some of the brilliant possibilities that Android stereos can offer. Funny thing is since installing one of these in my E52, I have not once played video because its just not practical. We have however on a long journey (to Disney Paris) stopped at a French layby and while having our sandwiches watched half of the Emoji Movie. Great experience for the kids!

Lastly, If you do get an Android stereo please get one that has the firmware specifically for your car (eg. Nissan Elgrand E52 / Quest 2011-2016). These will come with a canbus that interfaces with your car for all controls like steering wheel / aircon / 360 cameras / doors etc

Cheers for that, I had a Bmw 4 series a few cars ago.....the same issue but it was as simple as coding it out using an OBD adapter.