thomas_studioss

Finally did it. Upgraded that tiny display to the "BIGGER" boy screen. Includes DVD/iPOD/touchscreen/GPS. Great display. I love it. If you are like me, you are tired of the tiny one as well.

Doa

you do know that for the price you paid you most likely could have found a COMAND NTG4 + 7" screen on ebay

thomas_studioss

Not true. It's pretty expensive compared to what I paid. Although, I will say that Mercedes COMAND factory system is the best I've ever seen out of any vehicle with factory navigation. This is just aftermarket. But it does the job. DVD, youtube video, expandable, iPod, touch screen, SD, USB, ect.

Bluecougar

Wow that looks really good!! Nice job, that's a clean install

snowmuch

Does your knob still work?

thomas_studioss

BlueCougar, thanks.

The factory display still shows, all knobs work. When you want to go to the other interface, just hold the "back" button. There's only improvements along with factory look. Installed it all myself. Took 6 hrs. It takes me only 3.5 now, being I just done one of my friends as well.

nine88rick

Did you have navi before the install and just upgraded that? Looks clean.

Uncfan1976

Where did u get it?

thomas_studioss

Thanks. Bought from alibaba online. I started with the simple little 4 in. screen that everyone hates. 1-10 install? Give it a 4. 10 being the easiest. It wasn't the easiest thing to do, but I made it happen. I forgot to mention, all the factory functions normally, like the standard radio, with the hit of the back button. The DVD mounts in the glove compartment. I will take pics ASAP.

Uncfan1976

How do u control DVD? Does it play while driving?

thomas_studioss

That's my favorite part. I can do everything while driving, including insert navigation inputs. There is a safety feature that you can unlock via the menu. It will ask you, BRAKE? It is a simple on or off. And you are good to go. Turning it off allows you to control DVD/GPS via touch screen or knob. Posting pics tomorrow. Want sufficient light.

Uncfan1976

Look forward to the pics! I am wondering if satellite radio works too? What powers the DVD? And does sound work through factory speakers?

Sorry for firing question but I am in the market myself!!

thomas_studioss

No worries. Someone has to play guinea pig. After installing mine with backup camera, I absolutely love it. I have installed in 2 other C300 vehicles. Beats that tiny screen that does nothing, thats for sure.They love it as well. The harness is plug and play. Everything powers from the factory harness that bridges between. The standard screen uncrews and detaches from a hard plastic bracket. Next is the harnesses. It is a PIA trying to stuff the radio back in place because the harness is huge. The sound is the same. It apparently just uses the same amplifier, just adds the DVD/NAVI as part of the interface. I hate the volume in the factory units. Wish it was louder.

Uncfan1976

The one I am looking at is a motorized screen with the same functionality you describe. I am not sure I am daring enough to try the install myself. I've done so many radio installs in my day but everything about the Merc electrical system scares me..

maxt458

Where did you purchase this?

Uncfan1976

Pics! Pics! Pics! Lol..

thomas_studioss

Attached is what I purchased from alibaba.com including some more attached pics. I have now installed 4 systems in Mercedes C300/350. Glad the word is getting out. I hated that small screen, lol. The DVD unit fits in the glove compartment, along with the SD slot, USB cable, IPOD cable, and GPS SD slot. I ran an iPhone/ipod composite cable(RCA L/R/video) to the AUX harness to watch videos and youtube through the head unit. The harness also includes a video out if you wish to add other screens. But if you're like me, you want to look as OEM as possible. This is your answer. You can control by either knob or touchscreen.

As for satelite radio, you can connect your XM or Sirius to the AUX port. The unit does not support it, but your factory should. Not sure. If that is the case, you can always hold the back button next to the armrest knob and go back to your normal stereo settings. The unit syncs with your factory radio. Just hold the CLR button and it switches to interface mode on the second pic. Hold the CLR button again and it switches back to standard factory radio/disc. Holding the BACK button takes you to the GPS Navigation.

I'm looking to take a step further and add the AppleTV so I can view iphone/ipod mirroring. Possibilities are endless.

nvmichael

Did you have navi before the install? I would really like to do this. My car does not have factory navigation. Is it possible to do this?
Thanks

thomas_studioss

Never had factory navigation. Basic model with the cheezy 4inch screen.

nvmichael

I can't find it. Can you tell me the price? Thanks for the reply and info.

Uncfan1976

Looks great!

tblade

model / seller / price (shipping)?

I'm looking at the Witson W2-D9803E (currently, about USD 585 shipped) but this looks interesting as well

thomas_studioss

Here's a link.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/14...S_C_Class.html

You will have to contact them. They are a supplier. I got mine with the rear view camera for $585.00.

PC300 4M

So my question is I'm not quite the DIY type guy so would small private owned MB techs know how to do this? Or do I have to drive to you to get this done😬?

thomas_studioss

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