{"id":1283,"date":"2009-04-11T12:27:22","date_gmt":"2009-04-11T12:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mukerji.co.uk\/?p=1283"},"modified":"2009-04-11T12:27:42","modified_gmt":"2009-04-11T12:27:42","slug":"more-m5-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mukerji.co.uk\/more-m5-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"More M5 audio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since my last post I decided that the M5’s “GALA” system left quite a bit to be desired. The Graduated Audio Level Adjustment is supposed to maintain a consistent audio experience within the car, irrespective of road noise. Sadly, while it is a good idea in theory, it makes quite obvious ham-fisted adjustments to not only overall volume but also tone balance, and as such, I decided I was better off without it. After a bit of internet research, and some valuable input from a forum user, and I managed to turn the GALA sensitivity down so much I no longer notice that it is there. Here’s how:<\/p>\n

BMW E39 GALA Adjustment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn the radio on – this may work while playing a CD but I did it while listening to an FM station. Hold down the ‘TP’ button for about 8 seconds. The screen should display service mode. Use the < and > buttons to scroll to the ‘GAL’ setting. Then, using the numerical preset buttons, set the GALA sensitivity to the desired level. Once finished, switch the radio off. Done!<\/p>\n

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I’m also looking in to replacing this 4:3 unit with a 16:9 widescreen like I’ve got in the 330d. I thought I would see just how hard it is to remove the unit, and I was pleased to find it was easy. The trim panels either side can just be pulled off.<\/p>\n

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Two small screws, one at the top of either side hold the silver face plate on. Once these are out, there’s a lever on both sides that need to be raised, and the facia pops straight off.<\/p>\n

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Finally, four more screws, and another tweak of the two levers and the whole lot is out.<\/p>\n

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See – nice and easy! Ideally I’ll be able to collect a second hand unit and test it before paying, so I thought it important to be able to strip the car down quickly. I’m aware that I’ll need to upgrade the TV tuner to have a true 16:9 image, but I’m happy to crawl before I can walk. :)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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