ON-BOARD MONITOR SYSTEM
The
On-board Monitor System
was introduced as
optional
equipment on the 1997 MY
E38s and E39s. It was made standard on the E38 750iL for 1999 and standard for all E38s
in 2000. It uses the latest advances in electronic technology to bring new levels of comfort
and convenience to the driver and passengers for control of the audio/communication
systems. In addition the
Mark I Navigation system is incorporated
into the total scope
of On-board Monitor Control.
NOTE:
The E39 six cylinder models with the On-board Monitor option are equipped with
the high version IKE and On Board Computer functions.
The On-board Monitor is
essentially a control and
display unit. All data
processing and calculations
are carried out by the
individual system control
modules. The display data
is sent to the On-board
Monitor over the various
interfaces.
The On-board Monitor is
mounted in the center dash
console. It replaces the
Radio/Tape Player, MID and
DSP control panel (E38) if
equipped.
It consists of control knobs and buttons for programming and operating the various
systems.
There is a 5 1/4 inch, color LCD screen for display of all system functions. The tape player
drive is also part of the On-Board Monitor unit. However, the radio receiver/amplifier module
is now mounted in the trunk. The audio system is controlled from the on-board monitor.
Additionally, the systems controlled and programmed through the On-board Monitor include:
On Board Computer
Navigation system
Telephone
Code Function
Set (on-board monitor setup)
Television (Early production only)
Digital Sound Processor (DSP)
Auxiliary Ventilation
Emergency (provides vehicle location and
automatically dials telephone for help).
Monitor Off (Switches the monitor off).
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On-Board Monitor and Navigation Systems