BMW 7 Series: System Components

The rear seat entertainment system consists of the following components:

• RSE control unit with DVD player
• One FBAS/CVBS (composite video baseland signal) video signal input
• Two separate AV (audio video) inputs
• Headphone connections in the rear center console
• Two 8" rear displays (built into the backrests of the front seats) with incorporated rear display control units and infrared transmitters.
• Remote control

Component Location

Fig. 12: Identifying Rear Entertainment Components

REAR ENTERTAINMENT COMPONENTS REFERENCE CHART

1. Central information display (CID)
2. Head unit (CIC)
3. Rear display FD2 8"
4. Remote control
5. RSE control unit
6. Rear display FD 8"

RSE System

The rear seat entertainment system offers the following equipment:

• Radio tuner with RDS
• Audio playback through
  • Infrared headphones
  • Hard-wired headphones
  • Audio speakers in the vehicle
• AUX-In connection in center console (analog jack)
• Connection to external equipment via AV input, e.g. video camera, games console or portable playback equipment
• Operation through remote control.

Optional extras:

• DVD changer (above glove compartment)
• USB/audio interface in center console (for connecting media USB sticks or mp3 players e.g. Apple iPod)
• Digital and satellite radio tuners
  • In Band On Channel IBOC
  • Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services, SDARS (with subscription)

Rear Displays

Fig. 13: Identifying Rear Display Rear View

COMPONENT REFERENCE CHART

1. Rear display control unit SG-FD
2. Infrared transmitter
3. Photodiode
4. K-CAN and power supply connection
5. Rear display connection

Both the FD and FD2 rear displays have their own control unit SG-FD. The control units are connected to the K-CAN.

The rear displays are connected via LVDS to the RSE control unit and are switched on and off by the RSE control unit via MOST > ZGM > KCAN.

In comparison to earlier systems with 8-wire LVDS cable, the signals in the F01/F02 are sent via a 2-wire LVDS cable.

Signal transmission via this 2-wire LVDS line offers four distinct advantages:

• Higher data transfer rate
• Simplified wiring
• Runtime differences between the individual lines are avoided
• Serial 2-wire LVDS data transmission is now much more cost-effective

The photodiode is used to automatically control the brightness of the rear display.

TFT-LCD DISPLAY TECHNICAL DATA REFERENCE CHART

Infrared Transmitters

The infrared transmitters consist of six infrared diodes. They are located behind a plastic cover in the housing of the rear display.

The RSE control unit powers the infrared transmitters which use infrared light to transmit the audio signals to the headphones. The infrared diodes begin to light as soon as the RSE control unit is switched on.

The infrared diodes then stay on for as long as at least one side of the RSE is still active. The diodes go out 5 seconds after switching off the last rear display.

The infrared transmitters use the following frequencies to send the audio signals:

INFRARED TRANSMITTERS FREQUENCY REFERENCE CHART

To ensure trouble-free operation of the infrared headphones, note the following:

• An unimpeded line of sight between the receiver on the headphones and the infrared transmitter is essential.
• The cover on the infrared transmitter is clean and free from scratches.

Headphones

Headphones are not included on delivery of the F01/F02. BMW recommends the use of headphones that have been specifically designed for the rear seat entertainment system and are available to order from BMW Parts.

Infrared Headphones

The infrared headphones used must comply with IEC DIN 61603-2.

If infrared headphone accessories are used, they must match the frequencies of the infrared transmitter.

There is no restriction regarding the maximum number of infrared headphones that can be used.

Hard-wired Headphones

All commercially available hard-wired headphones with a minimum impedance of 8ohms can be connected.

The connection jacks have a diameter of 3.5mm. These connection jacks must be used for headphones only.

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