Multi Information Radio (MIR): Notes
The Multi-Information Radio (MIR) is used in the E52 Z8 and is the first of the NG series of radios. The MIR contains the radio receiver, display screen, and control panel all in one unit.
A cassette player is not included.
The MIR is used to control and display the:
- GPS-Navigation System
- Audio system including CD Changer
- Telephone
- Outside temperature
Every time the MIR is switched on it looks to see if a navigation computer is installed and displays the correct menu options. Text and symbols on the display are generated by the navigation computer and transmitted to the MIR via the "Navigation" Bus. If the MIR does not detect that a navigation computer is connected, the MIR itself will generate it's own display signals. The screen display is monochrome only.
The navigation elements of the MIR will be discussed in the MK3 module.