Xtrema

Seems that whatever file format I throw at it only audio plays, not video. Not even in Park.

I see video setting under options but it's grey out and not delectable.

Manual is useless

Anyone got idea or a thread link on this?

Not that I will use it much but delivery guy said you are supposed to able to watch videos.

Mike5215

Did you try going to the Info On Media option in the Media source list?

Xtrema

Ok, all my ancient AVI files do play. But MP4s don't.

Is there some sort of H.264 setting that has to be set?

mattmorley

Check the resolution of your video files. I've noticed that only up to 720p is supported.

GerritKw

Are you sure you have the video option in your car? It is not a standard feature of Comand.

Mike5215

AVI are video files, just an older format. There are several 3rd party video file convertors that will convert .mov to .avi, and can down convert resolution as well.

Xtrema

Bingo. H.264 is fine but has to be under 720p.

Thanks!

hpilot

Thanks for the info. I tried it, and it works. So now how do I get it to play when I am driving? No, I will not stare at the screen. I just want to play some music videos.

Xtrema

When I had an Audi, it had to be unlocked in a service menu. So far I have not found anything similar in the Mercedes world.

Mike5215

http://www.dvdinmotion.com/mercedes-benz

$199, they'll send you a file for download. Put it on an SD card. Insert the card in the car, follow instructions to run the file and it will permanently defeat the park interlock mode allowing video playback while the car is in motion. Also allows nav address entry in motion as well. Remove SD card when you're done.

Bj71

Also fit a harness witch will override the screen going off,have it fitted in my car http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...mmand-aps-ntg/

Shadwell

J-Tech also have an OBD2 module same price as the plain software file...
Also "DVD in motion".. check out Amazon...


I thin ki like this more as you can switch it on and off from the steering control... (maybe same from sopftware patch? i'm not sure.. )

hpilot

Thanks for all the great info. I have looked at the J-Tech - It looks very easy to use. I will also check out the file for the SD Card. I'm really lovin' this. I have a lot of great music videos that sound great in the car. Plus there is an unlimited supply I can download from YouTube. I can't get over how good the audio sounds!

I did find a bug. When I change video tracks with the control wheel, I get a pop-up window that asks me if I want to continue to navigate to destination. When I use the steering wheel controls, it does not do that.

hpilot

I used DVD in Motion on the SD Card, and it worked great. So now I am rockin' good tunes, and my passenger has nice video to look at! Thanks for all the suggestions guys...

torontoR231

You can get a software unlocking solution from BimmerGuru , here's how it works:

Cocheche

Is that a permanent fix or you have to run the same routine every time you want to watch videos?

hpilot

I used DVD in Motion and it is a permanent solution. If, however, you make a system update at the dealer, you might have to run it again. So far it has been perfect.

chrisdean

"I wont stare at the screen" how reassuring, I feel much safer now.

Mikey53

We'll expect to see a copy of the accident report!

hpilot

I don't get it - why would I get into an accident when my wife watches her music videos from the PAX seat while I am driving?

chrisdean

That's the point, you don't get it.

hpilot

So educate me with your great wisdom.

torontoR231

If you're capable of not looking at passengers in your car while talking to them, I'm sure you can easily ignore a video on the screen. No risk here, unless the user is mentally incapable of prioritizing the safety of driving first.

ManiacGT

We're human and therefore not perfect. What you say will happen and what does is frequently different.

Raj Patel

Did you ever get this to work i am looking to do this in a 2015 Mercedes benz c300