1 Series E87 118d (M47T2) 5-door
The TV amplifiers are integrated in the AM and FM aerial amplifiers.
(In the Japan version, the R56 has a separate TV amplifier for the aerials TV 3 and TV 4)
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Coaxial cable
The coaxial cables carry high-frequency signals, e.g. between the aerial amplifier and the radio.
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RAD_ON wire
The RAD_ON wire carries the "Radio on" signal. The RAD_ON wire switches on the aerial amplifier with aerial
diversity and the AM/FM aerials.
The following control units are involved in the aerial system:
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Radio, M-ASK or CCC
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BMW "Audio" radio, BMW "Business CD" radio, BMW "Professional" radio
A MOST bus is fitted for the BMW "Professional" radio and higher.
[for more information, please refer to SI Technology (SBT) 65 06 04 101]
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M-ASK: Multi-audio system controller
The M-ASK is fitted with option "Business Navigation". The menus are displayed on the Central Information
Display (CID).
[for more information, please refer to SI Technology (SBT) 84 01 03 004 ]
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CCC: Car Communication Computer
The CCC controls all information and communication systems. The menus are displayed on the Central
Information Display (CID).
[for more information, please refer to SI Technology (SBT) 84 06 03 053 ]
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TCU: Telematics control unit
A transmitter/receiver module (transceiver) with its own SIM card is installed in the TCU (SIM stands for
"Subscriber Identity Module").
[for more information, please refer to SI Technology (SBT) 84 01 04 118 ]
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VM: Video module
The video module is the central receiver unit for the picture signals from the TV aerials. In addition, the video
module is a selector switch for the video sources.
[for more information, please refer to SI Technology (SBT) 65 07 04 105 ]
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VM Hybrid: Hybrid video module (as from 03/2005 Europe version)
The hybrid video module is a combination of the video module (for analogue TV reception) and the set-top box
(for digital TV reception).
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IBOC: Digital tuner US (US version only)
> E90, E91 as from 09/2005
> E92, E93
> R56
IBOC is an FM tuner that can receive additional digital information (IBOC stands for "In-Band On-Channel").
IBOC performs the task of the conventional tuner. This means the tuner function of the conventional tuner is
coded inactive.
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DAB: Digital tuner (not US version)
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) makes digital radio reception possible. The digital tuner converts the digital
signals from the DAB aerials into optical signals (light signals). The digital tuner transmits these optical signals
on the MOST bus.
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SDARS: Satellite tuner (US version only)
SBT Aerial system E87, E90, E91, E92, E93, R56
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