amazemeid

I found this over internet, from Taiwanese manufacturer: http://www.yellowdocuments.com/25437...face-for-merce

It is a 3rd party solution but works integrated with W204. What's interesting, it can support 3rd party GPS module (non MB), which can be very useful in countries where MB not yet providing GPS DVD (like Indonesia myself). Also all W204 in my country not coming with MM, so this is a great solution.

To connect backup camera, video source (DVD, DVB-T), iPhone, iPod, GPS. Too good to be true. Anyone has experience about this product? No info about pricing thou.

phatmanrx7

ya has anyone tried this yet?

mario.ts

I have one interface still to be installed. But for the 7" W204 there's another model. Ciao, Mario

FrankW

i've seen it done on taiwan forums etc. pretty neat. too much hassle, but should work well.

mario.ts

Not so difficult to retrofit.
I will install a DVB-H and a DVB-T TV receiver, a retrocamera, an Ipod Video and a monitor for passengers. Also a game consolle, don't know which one.
Retrocamera can be installed also on the Comand connector with a FAKRA cable.

356SC

Hi,

I also live in Jakarta and interested in the product, cause I want to have a backup camera. Do you know where can we buy and how much?

I have installed UMI in my car by myself. Having the experience, I think installing this add-on should not be too difficult.

AkaSigFreak

Here is a response I got from them a while ago. I also have the manual that shows features and installation if you want it.
"Thank you for the inquiry about our interface.
The interface is plug and play. Please check the manual as the attached.
The price is USD180/unit.

If you have any question, please feel free to contact us.

Thanks and regards,

Benny
www.car-interface.com
sales@car-tv.com.tw
Tel: 02-2791-6858 Ext#23
Fax: 02-2791-6859"

w204maniac

i had this interface in my audio 20 and worked perfect.i used tv tuner(analog and digital)and dvd.
it plays tv and dvd in motion
very good product!!
but now i did comand retrofit and this interface is not compatible with comand...so i am waiting my new interface compatible with comand

AkaSigFreak

Was it plug-n-play like they claim? What did you do with your old interface?

w204maniac

yes it was really plug and play.
i have just returned the "old"interface to the shop i bought it and he will send me the new, compatible with comand system

AkaSigFreak

Damn! I would have bougt it from you. I guess I'll have to order one.

amazemeid

Bought one direct to the company. Not installed yet, still looking for the compatible DVB-T tuner as per-document. Anyone knows where I can find DVB-T receiver from HiTop/ Eastern/ Panasonic? hard to find on the net.

@356SC: I'm interested to see your UMI setup btw if you are in Jakarta...

AkaSigFreak

I want one but the company said they don't have a way for me to pay for it except a direct wired bank transfer. Not exactly the safest method of payment for a buyer. They need to get Paypal.

356SC

Hi amazemeid,

Do you want to see how it works in the car, or do you want to see the installation. I posted about the installation some months ago. I try to look for the thread and post it.

Anyway, if you want to see the operation of the UMI in the car, you are welcome. I live in Jakarta Pusat, PM me. But I'm right now out of town, will be back next week.

How long the delivery direct from the factory? Is it sent by courier, like DHL?

Regards.-

hazee

So you used to watch DVD and TV on that small screen equipped with Audio 20? I would like to see if you have any pictire or video of working product or installation?

Petje

Any updates/pictures for the 5"screen with this interface???

hazee

Not yet but I am installing it and will post pictures soon.

Petje

thanks

w204maniac

some pics..

Petje

Looks nice, how was the quality on the 5" screen? And which dvd player do you have??

Thanks for the pictures

hazee

Below are the rates I have recieved.

Multimedia Interface W204 US$175/pcs
Nav-502TP(remote version) US$150/pcs
GCC map US$95/pcs (2G sd included,Navteqlicensed)
* no license deduct US$40/pcs
Rear camera(NR2213) US$35/pcs

www.punch-video.com.tw

SuperDavid

The Multimedia iterface in the web side is W211 is compatible for W204? are the same?

neero

very interested in this as well. how do you select the different sources - through a switch? Also recommednation on a dvd unit or any dvd unit will play off it as long as it has RCA outputs?
many thanks

hazee

Yes there are two interfaces from two different vendors.
First is http://www.car-interface.com/product...hp?id=6&mode=4 and second is http://www.punch-video.com.tw/produc...at=16&topage=2. Both are compatible with W204. Also the installation procedure is different for both.

hazee

The return key beside the command knob is used to select different sources. You have to press the return key for two seconds and there you go to select any source.

Any dvd with RCA output will work.