ipod accessories pulled out from non-multimedia package?
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ipod accessories pulled out from non-multimedia package?
According to my local dealer here, MB USA is now not going to offer iPod accessories on c300/c350 without Multimedia package. Don't know if this is true or not ...
Anyone have the ipod accessories without the multimedia package hooked up?
Does the ipod songlist comes out on your dashboard and also your center console? Can you change the ipod songs through streering wheel? How's the sound quality?
Anyone have the ipod accessories without the multimedia package hooked up?
Does the ipod songlist comes out on your dashboard and also your center console? Can you change the ipod songs through streering wheel? How's the sound quality?
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According to my local dealer here, MB USA is now not going to offer iPod accessories on c300/c350 without Multimedia package. Don't know if this is true or not ...
Anyone have the ipod accessories without the multimedia package hooked up?
Does the ipod songlist comes out on your dashboard and also your center console? Can you change the ipod songs through streering wheel? How's the sound quality?
Anyone have the ipod accessories without the multimedia package hooked up?
Does the ipod songlist comes out on your dashboard and also your center console? Can you change the ipod songs through streering wheel? How's the sound quality?
Do not know about it will be offered without MM. I was told only with MM
Songlist, both on the flip and dash.
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According to my local dealer here, MB USA is now not going to offer iPod accessories on c300/c350 without Multimedia package. Don't know if this is true or not ...
Anyone have the ipod accessories without the multimedia package hooked up?
Does the ipod songlist comes out on your dashboard and also your center console? Can you change the ipod songs through streering wheel? How's the sound quality?
Anyone have the ipod accessories without the multimedia package hooked up?
Does the ipod songlist comes out on your dashboard and also your center console? Can you change the ipod songs through streering wheel? How's the sound quality?
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I got my iPod kit installed yesterday.
The songs / playlists show on the instrument cluster, not on the center dash screen. center screen only shows 'aux input' then all the ipod controls are for the driver only controlled via the steering wheel.
Sound Quality:
I have a 3rd generation iPod. I can hear the hard drive noise through the car sound system when I dial up a new song. the NAND flash based players wouldn't have this obv. Haven't tested it with a newer iPod.
Also, the sound level is much quieter than the CD. Like the aux input isn't calibrated correctly to the line output of the iPod. When you switch from ipod back to CD, the CD blows your eardrums out because you had to turn the ipod volume all the way up.
anyone else experiencing this?
The songs / playlists show on the instrument cluster, not on the center dash screen. center screen only shows 'aux input' then all the ipod controls are for the driver only controlled via the steering wheel.
Sound Quality:
I have a 3rd generation iPod. I can hear the hard drive noise through the car sound system when I dial up a new song. the NAND flash based players wouldn't have this obv. Haven't tested it with a newer iPod.
Also, the sound level is much quieter than the CD. Like the aux input isn't calibrated correctly to the line output of the iPod. When you switch from ipod back to CD, the CD blows your eardrums out because you had to turn the ipod volume all the way up.
anyone else experiencing this?
Last edited by rocketchris; Aug 24, 2007 at 03:06 AM.
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the reason they deleted the iPod kit without the MM pkg is because of the input level issues (as mentioned above...i.e. you have to crank it to get decent volume and then go deaf when you go back to CD).
it's still a smaller issue with the MM pkg....but it's much worse on the base h/u.
it's still a smaller issue with the MM pkg....but it's much worse on the base h/u.
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I got my iPod kit installed yesterday.
Also, the sound level is much quieter than the CD. Like the aux input isn't calibrated correctly to the line output of the iPod. When you switch from ipod back to CD, the CD blows your eardrums out because you had to turn the ipod volume all the way up.
anyone else experiencing this?
Also, the sound level is much quieter than the CD. Like the aux input isn't calibrated correctly to the line output of the iPod. When you switch from ipod back to CD, the CD blows your eardrums out because you had to turn the ipod volume all the way up.
anyone else experiencing this?
I had my C300 in for it's 3000 mile check-up and I complained about this again.
They installed an ipod amplifier booster. it works great now. part # spo 204 870 39 94
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Hey I'm having that same problem (the iPod sound is much lower than the CD) so I'm going to try to get them to install the ipod amplifier booster, hopefully it's available in canada. On the side note does anyone know when the first service is suppose to be done in canadian C300's or C350's? My service booklet says the first should be done at 20,000 km, which is way too much in my opinion.
Thanks!
Daniel
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Daniel
Regarding service. 20,000 KM sounds about right. You've got synthetic oil in there that will last for a good 24,000 km. Obv, if you experience any issues before hand, take it in.
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MB offered the Ipod kit w/o MM in sept. '07 then removed it from their list of options unless you ordered the MM package, then in Nov -Dec they allowed it to be purchased again w/o the MM package. needless to say I went back and forth with MB to get this option. Ultimately, I was able to get this option installed at the Port of entry when my came to the states from Germany. this option was $375..i think.
question 2: the playlists and other Ipod function shows in the gauge cluster. it does not show on the standard dash screen, control is through steering wheel.
question 2: the playlists and other Ipod function shows in the gauge cluster. it does not show on the standard dash screen, control is through steering wheel.
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The ipod integration into the C300 is probably the worst aspect of this car. When you connect an ipod, you DO NOT see a anything on the center screen. You can only control the ipod through the stearing wheel, and by "control" i mean you can only click either up or down through all the songs. You CAN NOT choose a playlist, or artist, or genre, or album, or podcast; essentially, the user interface is completely inefficient.
So, since you have to go through the songs alphabetically, if you want to get to a song that starts with a letter at the end of the alphabet with a library of about 5,000 songs, you have to click the down button 4,999 times to get there.
Mercedes makes a great car, but this so called ipod integration is an embarrassment.
Therein I proposed: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/230701-car-apple-tv.html
So, since you have to go through the songs alphabetically, if you want to get to a song that starts with a letter at the end of the alphabet with a library of about 5,000 songs, you have to click the down button 4,999 times to get there.
Mercedes makes a great car, but this so called ipod integration is an embarrassment.
Therein I proposed: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/230701-car-apple-tv.html
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when in the ipod control view on your dash, hit the phone 'hang up' button on the steering wheel. takes you to the top menu of the ipod. playlists, artists, albums etc.
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Do you have to have the MM package for the amplifier to work? How much did it cost?
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Originally Posted by tanktube67
did you had to pay for?
The amp booster was FREE.
The ipod adapter simply didn't work right because the volume was way lower than the CD or radio, so to satisfy my complaint, they installed the booster. warranty work.
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In case anyone needs some cool tunes for their iPod, I host an electronic music podcast in the iTunes music store. Search keyword on the ITMS: Shake Down Trance Podcast
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If anyone is interested, I stumbled across this while looking for goodies for my ride............
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-MB-IPOD...sid=p1638.m122
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mercedes-MB-IPOD...sid=p1638.m122
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ya know, I can't remember if anyone welcomed me or not. Hard to imagine that I joined 4 whole years ago already.
In case anyone needs some cool tunes for their iPod, I host an electronic music podcast in the iTunes music store. Search keyword on the ITMS: Shake Down Trance Podcast
In case anyone needs some cool tunes for their iPod, I host an electronic music podcast in the iTunes music store. Search keyword on the ITMS: Shake Down Trance Podcast
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The ipod integration into the C300 is probably the worst aspect of this car. When you connect an ipod, you DO NOT see a anything on the center screen. You can only control the ipod through the stearing wheel, and by "control" i mean you can only click either up or down through all the songs. You CAN NOT choose a playlist, or artist, or genre, or album, or podcast; essentially, the user interface is completely inefficient.
So, since you have to go through the songs alphabetically, if you want to get to a song that starts with a letter at the end of the alphabet with a library of about 5,000 songs, you have to click the down button 4,999 times to get there.
Mercedes makes a great car, but this so called ipod integration is an embarrassment.
Therein I proposed: https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=230701
So, since you have to go through the songs alphabetically, if you want to get to a song that starts with a letter at the end of the alphabet with a library of about 5,000 songs, you have to click the down button 4,999 times to get there.
Mercedes makes a great car, but this so called ipod integration is an embarrassment.
Therein I proposed: https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=230701
or you can press the up button once. If you hold down the up or down buttons, it scrolls quite quickly though as well.
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Dude... didn't they give you an instruction manual when they installed the iPod adaptor? You CAN access playlists / albums etc...
when in the ipod control view on your dash, hit the phone 'hang up' button on the steering wheel. takes you to the top menu of the ipod. playlists, artists, albums etc.
when in the ipod control view on your dash, hit the phone 'hang up' button on the steering wheel. takes you to the top menu of the ipod. playlists, artists, albums etc.
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I'm thinking of getting it just at the dealership instead. In canada it's possible to get the MM package without the H/K system, which is the setup I have, I guess that's why I have the ipod problem as well.
Regards,
Daniel
I'm thinking of getting it just at the dealership instead. In canada it's possible to get the MM package without the H/K system, which is the setup I have, I guess that's why I have the ipod problem as well.
Regards,
Daniel
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Can they put the amplifier into the cars with just AUX input?
Why they put out the car with this annoying issue is rather upsetting, but I know it doesn't bother all.
Why they put out the car with this annoying issue is rather upsetting, but I know it doesn't bother all.
