can you view the ipod info on the main radio ?
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From: Sweden
S213
they are selling it at MB for a huge cost. its the same package that gives the non navi cars navi on the small screen plus they get real time traffic and a host of connectibilities in the glove box. i believe that was like north of $2000. i dont know what they are charging for navi cars
No they are two different kits, there is the "Ipod Interface kit" and the UMI Universal Media Interface, the latter includes navigation with the smaller 5" display, but both kits comes with a complete set of adapter cables with the possibility to attach, Ipod, Iphone USB and more.
The Ipod interface kit cost around $300 plus install here in Sweden.
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Hey,
Some of you guys seem to be way off with your information (I'm assuming it might be the fact you guys are in the States).
Vic Viper has it completely right, I have a 350 with the Command System and the Ipod Interface (officially called "Media Interface") only cost another $375 Canadian.
IMO, it's well worth it. With the media interface, MB adds a wire neatly tucked away in the glovebox. You stick your ipod in there and you're good to go.
The Media Controller and Command Screen give you control of your Entire Ipod in the same way you would have if you were holding the ipod in your hand. Meaning, you can scroll through all of your playlists, sort by artist/album etc. Plus with the LOGIC Soundsystem, the sound is amazing!
Some of you guys seem to be way off with your information (I'm assuming it might be the fact you guys are in the States).
Vic Viper has it completely right, I have a 350 with the Command System and the Ipod Interface (officially called "Media Interface") only cost another $375 Canadian.
IMO, it's well worth it. With the media interface, MB adds a wire neatly tucked away in the glovebox. You stick your ipod in there and you're good to go.
The Media Controller and Command Screen give you control of your Entire Ipod in the same way you would have if you were holding the ipod in your hand. Meaning, you can scroll through all of your playlists, sort by artist/album etc. Plus with the LOGIC Soundsystem, the sound is amazing!
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From: Tampa Bay, FL
09 C350
Hey,
Some of you guys seem to be way off with your information (I'm assuming it might be the fact you guys are in the States).
Vic Viper has it completely right, I have a 350 with the Command System and the Ipod Interface (officially called "Media Interface") only cost another $375 Canadian.
IMO, it's well worth it. With the media interface, MB adds a wire neatly tucked away in the glovebox. You stick your ipod in there and you're good to go.
The Media Controller and Command Screen give you control of your Entire Ipod in the same way you would have if you were holding the ipod in your hand. Meaning, you can scroll through all of your playlists, sort by artist/album etc. Plus with the LOGIC Soundsystem, the sound is amazing!
Some of you guys seem to be way off with your information (I'm assuming it might be the fact you guys are in the States).
Vic Viper has it completely right, I have a 350 with the Command System and the Ipod Interface (officially called "Media Interface") only cost another $375 Canadian.
IMO, it's well worth it. With the media interface, MB adds a wire neatly tucked away in the glovebox. You stick your ipod in there and you're good to go.
The Media Controller and Command Screen give you control of your Entire Ipod in the same way you would have if you were holding the ipod in your hand. Meaning, you can scroll through all of your playlists, sort by artist/album etc. Plus with the LOGIC Soundsystem, the sound is amazing!
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S204 C220 CDI, VW Scirocco III 1.4TSI 160
i say they failed miserably with the whole ipod conenction;
why can't you control the ipdo via the radio?
and of course; why don't songs show up on the radio screen?
why doesn't it show the song title AND the artist?
why can't you create an on the go playlist?
why can't you play a playlist in "random" ?
why can't you control the ipdo via the radio?
and of course; why don't songs show up on the radio screen?
why doesn't it show the song title AND the artist?
why can't you create an on the go playlist?
why can't you play a playlist in "random" ?
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W221 S600, W220 S55 AMG Kompressor, W124 300E, W140 S320, W210 E3204M W164 ML320 Bluetec
I don't understand how I can pay 300 bucks and not have the option of having the iPod information displayed on the command screen. Why even differentiate? If I would have had the option of the UMI along with my DVD/NAV MM package, I would have taken it. This whole issue just pisses me off.
Well, since this is now outdated, the newer interface connects through USB and actually reads the file digitally and straight into the COMAND, skipping the who AUX input, etc. This not only performs much much better, it provide additional data to the COMAND to display, and also provides better sound quality.
I just built two W204s on MB's web site. For some reason, the are allowing you to integrate the MMI on www.mercedes-benz.ca but are not on www.mbusa.com.
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From: London, U.K.
MB C220 Sport W204, 18" AMGs, Grey lthr, xenons, p'ktronic, HKardon, Comand nav.
Hi all,
Just talk to the guys at Comand.co.uk. They did my 2009 W204 model (with Comand) and its brilliant! Full control through the Comand wheel and with my HK Logic system it sounds great. Cost around £600 GBP in spring last year.
Just talk to the guys at Comand.co.uk. They did my 2009 W204 model (with Comand) and its brilliant! Full control through the Comand wheel and with my HK Logic system it sounds great. Cost around £600 GBP in spring last year.
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09' E350 AMG Sport, 09' C300, 03' Honda S2K
i say they failed miserably with the whole ipod conenction;
why can't you control the ipdo via the radio?
and of course; why don't songs show up on the radio screen?
why doesn't it show the song title AND the artist?
why can't you create an on the go playlist?
why can't you play a playlist in "random" ?
why can't you control the ipdo via the radio?
and of course; why don't songs show up on the radio screen?
why doesn't it show the song title AND the artist?
why can't you create an on the go playlist?
why can't you play a playlist in "random" ?
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From: Los Angeles
2010 C 300
Yes it appears to be. I would assume that it was retrofitted after the fact by the dealer or an independent, although I could be wrong and it may be possible they are selling it now directly from MB.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fmcf25CV0E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fmcf25CV0E
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C63, C280, 2500HD, IS300
I just got the 2010 update, but it does not work for the IPOD
On the command screen
Actually when you use AUX and try to push Disc it will not switch over
It stays on the last source.
You have to enter from AUDIO then choose Disc or via voice
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From: Jerzeyy
09' C300 4matic
i have a 2009 c300 with the factory flip up screen and i can only control my ipod through the steering wheel.....ALL I WANNA DO IS USE MY BIG MAIN SCREEN FOR MY IPOD and the dealer said theres no way they can do that 
wtff !!
wtff !!
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From: Maryland
2009 Arctic White/Black C350 with NAV pkg, ipod integration, 40% HO tint, and 18" 5-spoke AMG wheels
I think it sucks that I cannot use my iPhone with the iPod integration kit. Now that I have an iPhone, I don't need the iPod. Ugh!
Last edited by Bluewater41; Sep 24, 2010 at 12:45 PM.
