Command w/ tv&dvd
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Originally Posted by dcfsf
one more question -- what about the whole pal - ntsc thing/stuff. any concerns?
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got it cool - looks great
Anywhere in the OC that I can get one today?
I would love it if Steve could plug it into the back of the comand when he puts it in. I hate to have some car stereo hack take Steve's Comand out just to plug this in the back.
Also in the instructions it talks about what to do it the comand's harness jacks are already filled by the oem connectos. I wonder if my C1 and C2 connections will be open. Are they just for connecting a tv tuner or will Steve use them?
I know that I can ask him tonight - but I am just wondering.
I would love it if Steve could plug it into the back of the comand when he puts it in. I hate to have some car stereo hack take Steve's Comand out just to plug this in the back.
Also in the instructions it talks about what to do it the comand's harness jacks are already filled by the oem connectos. I wonder if my C1 and C2 connections will be open. Are they just for connecting a tv tuner or will Steve use them?
I know that I can ask him tonight - but I am just wondering.
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Originally Posted by Justinius7
ted, you are complely correct... i am doing this on a limited budget, so i was trying to find alternate ways rather than shelling out 1k.
same here !!!
plus this gives us a DVD player!
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From: Edmonds... good bye SD
Originally Posted by dcfsf
Anywhere in the OC that I can get one today?
I would love it if Steve could plug it into the back of the comand when he puts it in. I hate to have some car stereo hack take Steve's Comand out just to plug this in the back.
Also in the instructions it talks about what to do it the comand's harness jacks are already filled by the oem connectos. I wonder if my C1 and C2 connections will be open. Are they just for connecting a tv tuner or will Steve use them?
I know that I can ask him tonight - but I am just wondering.
I would love it if Steve could plug it into the back of the comand when he puts it in. I hate to have some car stereo hack take Steve's Comand out just to plug this in the back.
Also in the instructions it talks about what to do it the comand's harness jacks are already filled by the oem connectos. I wonder if my C1 and C2 connections will be open. Are they just for connecting a tv tuner or will Steve use them?
I know that I can ask him tonight - but I am just wondering.
GOT IT? the video or command. I know steve is installing today, but did you get the adapter for the video? where from, approx how much, or are you talking about you just purchased from ebay?
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Originally Posted by Justinius7
GOT IT? the video or command. I know steve is installing today, but did you get the adapter for the video? where from, approx how much, or are you talking about you just purchased from ebay?
Or will others work that I can get locally? Wolfgang????
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Originally Posted by dcfsf
no - I dont have the adaptor - I wish I did. but not just any adaptor - I want the dietz one that plugs right in.
Or will others work that I can get locally? Wolfgang????
Or will others work that I can get locally? Wolfgang????
Are you going to try the dietz off of ebay? I did the German>English translator on it. its less than 200 euro's, but i was not POSITIVE that it was for the "C" class command unit.
HAS anyone on this forum run the dietz adapter for the C class?
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Steve installed command yesturday with the video adapter which will only play in PAL, i did find a DVD/MP3/MPEG/TV tuner at frys for 80 bucks (blaupuntk). I'll wire it in to the car tonight, and i'll post the answers of how well it worked. I'll still be on the look out for the NTSC>PAL adapter.
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does anyone know the difference between the dietz 1440 and dietz 1240?
also, does the dietz work with US comand 2.0 (the extra button is blank and not labelled tv)?
if so, will it require any tinkering with star diagnosis or is it plug and play?
also, does the dietz work with US comand 2.0 (the extra button is blank and not labelled tv)?
if so, will it require any tinkering with star diagnosis or is it plug and play?
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Originally Posted by superflysocal
does anyone know the difference between the dietz 1440 and dietz 1240?
also, does the dietz work with US comand 2.0 (the extra button is blank and not labelled tv)?
if so, will it require any tinkering with star diagnosis or is it plug and play?
also, does the dietz work with US comand 2.0 (the extra button is blank and not labelled tv)?
if so, will it require any tinkering with star diagnosis or is it plug and play?
http://www.dietz.biz/pdf_technik/1440anl%20SWA.pdf
Video in motion should work as well.
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Originally Posted by Wolfgang
superflysocal, the Dietz 1240 was the older model and is now superseded by the 1440. Once installed and hitting the TV button it shows "NO TV" then the TV needs to be unlocked by the dealer - according to their installation instructions, which are here (pdf):
http://www.dietz.biz/pdf_technik/1440anl%20SWA.pdf
Video in motion should work as well.
http://www.dietz.biz/pdf_technik/1440anl%20SWA.pdf
Video in motion should work as well.
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
The best way to unlock the TV function is to install the hardware. I really dont understand what the dealer component is. I have installed TV in MOST and D2B cars and it was always correct after securing the hardware in position.
"In most cases the TV input can be activated by a single touch of the "TV" input."
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Dietz 1240 & PAL to NTSC Mobile Converter
I still have a Dietz 1240 and a 12volt PAL to NTSC converter which was placed in my glovebox. DVD and TV worked fine as I also had a Blaupunkt DVDME3.
All you do is plug the video out from the Blaupunkt into the converter and out from the converter to the Dietz.
If you are intersted in purchasing them send me a decent offer. I won't sell seperately.
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All you do is plug the video out from the Blaupunkt into the converter and out from the converter to the Dietz.
If you are intersted in purchasing them send me a decent offer. I won't sell seperately.
G.
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Originally Posted by Wolfgang
Quoting from the instructions:
"In most cases the TV input can be activated by a single touch of the "TV" input."
"In most cases the TV input can be activated by a single touch of the "TV" input."
To reset the head unit you only need to know the keystrokes on the front
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
And if that does not appear to work then how does it propose that the Star Diagnose can remedy such a problem ?
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Originally Posted by Wolfgang
Just send them an email: info@dietz.biz These 7 guys work in Dietz tech support and should be able to answer questions and be able to explain their install instructions.
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the reason why i bring up version coding with star diagnosis system is becuase i have a us comand not euro. there is a blank button, not tv button. No one has replied whether this would work with a US comand with a blank button and whether version coding is needed to activate that blank "button".
wpupload, you mentioned that you have the 1240 and pal converter. does this mean the 1240 doesn't have a built in converter and the 1440 does?
wpupload, you mentioned that you have the 1240 and pal converter. does this mean the 1240 doesn't have a built in converter and the 1440 does?
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From what i understand the US Command with the blank button should still work for video.
Also, what is dietz charging for the 1440? Last night i hooked my and mounted Blaupunk ME4 (with TV tuner) into the the video adapter. Dvd came in NTSC, so finding the menu to switch to PAL was a PITA with the screen all buggered up.
DVD's crystal clear (watched Oceans 12 all the way to work this morning), although with TV tuner the audio is fine, BUT picture CRAP total CRAP.
I spent a grand total of $435 dollars for the adapter, dvd/tv, installation and supplies (i installed the dvd myself, but steve installed the vid adapter).
Now i am on a search for that adapter NTSC to PAL like "WBUPLOAD", so i can get "viewable" TV on my screen... till then i am enjoying the dvd's.
Any ideas where i can get a NTSC>PAL (12volt) converter that works well? Ebay sells many prices range between 30 and 120.. but i am not sure what works well and what doesn't.
Also, what is dietz charging for the 1440? Last night i hooked my and mounted Blaupunk ME4 (with TV tuner) into the the video adapter. Dvd came in NTSC, so finding the menu to switch to PAL was a PITA with the screen all buggered up.
DVD's crystal clear (watched Oceans 12 all the way to work this morning), although with TV tuner the audio is fine, BUT picture CRAP total CRAP.
I spent a grand total of $435 dollars for the adapter, dvd/tv, installation and supplies (i installed the dvd myself, but steve installed the vid adapter).
Now i am on a search for that adapter NTSC to PAL like "WBUPLOAD", so i can get "viewable" TV on my screen... till then i am enjoying the dvd's.
Any ideas where i can get a NTSC>PAL (12volt) converter that works well? Ebay sells many prices range between 30 and 120.. but i am not sure what works well and what doesn't.
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Gents,
The 1240 supports PAL only but the 1440 supports PAL or NTSC. I also have a 1440 in one of my vehicles.
I purchased both the 1240 and 1440 from a German company (www.Caraudio24.de). The link directly to the products is http://www.caraudio24.de/zubehoer/mu...face/index.htm. They do ship to the US but it is pricey.
I purchased my NTSC to PAL adapter from an Australian company (http://www.highway.net.au).
I can recommend the following application: http://www.highway.net.au/parts/converters/4245.html .
G.
The 1240 supports PAL only but the 1440 supports PAL or NTSC. I also have a 1440 in one of my vehicles.
I purchased both the 1240 and 1440 from a German company (www.Caraudio24.de). The link directly to the products is http://www.caraudio24.de/zubehoer/mu...face/index.htm. They do ship to the US but it is pricey.
I purchased my NTSC to PAL adapter from an Australian company (http://www.highway.net.au).
I can recommend the following application: http://www.highway.net.au/parts/converters/4245.html .
G.
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Thanks, i will look into that.
I've been surfing all morning long (slow day @ work today)... and i came up with this:
http://www.simacorp.com/products/ite...0ebea2f&id=491
I called the company that makes them, they say there should not be any issues with rolling assuming that the monitor can support 50 to 60 hertz. Not sure what that means, but the lady said that chances are the monitor should.
I've been surfing all morning long (slow day @ work today)... and i came up with this:
http://www.simacorp.com/products/ite...0ebea2f&id=491
I called the company that makes them, they say there should not be any issues with rolling assuming that the monitor can support 50 to 60 hertz. Not sure what that means, but the lady said that chances are the monitor should.
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wbupload,
is the comand you use for the 1440, a US comand 2.0?
if yes, was it plug and play without any reprogramming from the dealer necessary?
is there video in motion?
is the comand you use for the 1440, a US comand 2.0?
if yes, was it plug and play without any reprogramming from the dealer necessary?
is there video in motion?
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