Comand 2.0 Video In Motion

MW_ATL · 09-19-2009, 08:00 PM

I am sure that this has been well covered in the past, but searching didn't give me what I was looking for.

Collective wisdom: What's the best solution for doing video in motion for a D2B Comand system.

What I would like to do is allow video input from an ipod, either RGB or composite video via the dock using one of Apple's adapter cables in order to allow my wife the ability to watch video on long trips (and just for the 'I can do it so I did it' factor).

It is a factory 2003 Comand 2.0 head unit, with the blank TV/Sat button (I actually have the MB part number if that mattered). I am "budget aware" for this project, but not trying to figure the cheapest cost route, more the "best value" route.

Any experience/advice appreciated!

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rsatmans · 09-19-2009, 08:57 PM

I use this http://www.navtv.com/product/16/mb20...eShowProduct=1

MW_ATL · 09-19-2009, 09:07 PM

Thanks. I've looked at that. Did you install yourself....everything doing fine for you? It is the only option I've found out there, just haven't heard much in the way of what people thought.

rsatmans · 09-20-2009, 04:50 PM

Yes, I installed it myself. Took about 2 hours with some aggravation. It is the only unit that I know of that does not require physically sending the nav unit somewhere to activate the blank button. The picture is pretty good...I have an Ipod hooked up with good results. I see you are located in ATL.... I am in Athens if you need some troubleshooting help.

MW_ATL · 09-21-2009, 10:13 AM

Thanks! I may look for you once I scrape up the cost of the unit. I got to figure out how to get that together without telling the wife how much I'm spending

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rsatmans · 09-21-2009, 10:17 AM

I can't imagine them selling a lot of those. I would call them and see if that is the best they can do on the price.

Badabings · 09-21-2009, 10:53 AM

Is there a similar item on the market that would work on a 07 E350? I tried the vehicle selector and NAV-TV doesnt seem to do one for the E350.

Skylaw · 09-21-2009, 01:28 PM

IF and only if your '07 has DVD display while stationary, you might look at http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/s-c...-189-00-a.html. If you cannot display DVD video while stationary, then skip this.

Badabings · 09-21-2009, 02:45 PM

I cannot play DVD's at all. Do I need a new Command unit to do so, or is there a work around for that as well?

Skylaw · 09-22-2009, 06:38 AM

No work-around. Your only choice would be to go to a newer COMAND system at a cost of $4-5K.

09-21-2009, 01:28 PM	#8
Skylaw MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,307 Drives: 2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL	IF and only if your '07 has DVD display while stationary, you might look at http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/s-c...-189-00-a.html. If you cannot display DVD video while stationary, then skip this. __________________ 2005 S500 4-Matic with Gateway 500 iPod integration 1978 450SL restoration project Formerly: 2000 S500 with Ice>Link Plus iPod integration, MikBox, and Upgraded voice control

09-22-2009, 06:38 AM	#10
Skylaw MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,307 Drives: 2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL	No work-around. Your only choice would be to go to a newer COMAND system at a cost of $4-5K. __________________ 2005 S500 4-Matic with Gateway 500 iPod integration 1978 450SL restoration project Formerly: 2000 S500 with Ice>Link Plus iPod integration, MikBox, and Upgraded voice control

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09-19-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
rsatmans Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 314 Drives: MBZ	I use this http://www.navtv.com/product/16/mb20...eShowProduct=1

09-19-2009, 09:07 PM	#3
MW_ATL Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 120 Drives: '02 C230 Coupe (Me) '03 SLK320 (Wife)	Thanks. I've looked at that. Did you install yourself....everything doing fine for you? It is the only option I've found out there, just haven't heard much in the way of what people thought.

09-20-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
rsatmans Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 314 Drives: MBZ	Yes, I installed it myself. Took about 2 hours with some aggravation. It is the only unit that I know of that does not require physically sending the nav unit somewhere to activate the blank button. The picture is pretty good...I have an Ipod hooked up with good results. I see you are located in ATL.... I am in Athens if you need some troubleshooting help.

09-21-2009, 10:13 AM	#5
MW_ATL Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 120 Drives: '02 C230 Coupe (Me) '03 SLK320 (Wife)	Thanks! I may look for you once I scrape up the cost of the unit. I got to figure out how to get that together without telling the wife how much I'm spending .

09-21-2009, 10:17 AM	#6
rsatmans Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 314 Drives: MBZ	I can't imagine them selling a lot of those. I would call them and see if that is the best they can do on the price.

09-21-2009, 10:53 AM	#7
Badabings Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 21 Drives: 2007 E350 Sport	Is there a similar item on the market that would work on a 07 E350? I tried the vehicle selector and NAV-TV doesnt seem to do one for the E350.

09-21-2009, 02:45 PM	#9
Badabings Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 21 Drives: 2007 E350 Sport	I cannot play DVD's at all. Do I need a new Command unit to do so, or is there a work around for that as well?

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