Nav-tv
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
From: Clarksville, MD
C32 AMG, CLK 320
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 5,107
Likes: 0
From: The Magic City
C63
I've been thinking about it. I would love to have a TV in my car.
It's this paragraph on their site that has me a little worried:
"Warning: We recommend that only serious hobbiests buy this system, as installation requires some advanced techniques such as removing the headliner to change the antenna."
I would like to find out exactly what are the techniques other than removing the headliner, before i even think of taking that somewere and doing that to my car.
It's this paragraph on their site that has me a little worried:
"Warning: We recommend that only serious hobbiests buy this system, as installation requires some advanced techniques such as removing the headliner to change the antenna."
I would like to find out exactly what are the techniques other than removing the headliner, before i even think of taking that somewere and doing that to my car.
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,011
Likes: 3
From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
The Mercedes NAV-TV System is a do-it-yourself kit that adds a Mercedes TV Tuner to your car. This tuner allows your passengers to watch broadcast television right on the screen as you drive.
The kit consists of the following:
1. Mercedes TV Tuner - (explained above)
2. Tuner Bracket - used to install TV Tuner
3. Wiring Harness - used to connect TV Tuner
4. New AM/FM/TV VHF/TV UHF/Cell Antenna - used to acquire signal
5. Detailed Instructions - easy to read with many hi-res pictures
The kit consists of the following:
1. Mercedes TV Tuner - (explained above)
2. Tuner Bracket - used to install TV Tuner
3. Wiring Harness - used to connect TV Tuner
4. New AM/FM/TV VHF/TV UHF/Cell Antenna - used to acquire signal
5. Detailed Instructions - easy to read with many hi-res pictures
)The basic settings of comand leads to a US spec comand with an inactive (blank) TV button which needs to be activated (can be done at any MB dealer). Besides this easy activation any comand (euro or US spec) will switch to a safety screen as soon as the car is 1) not in park, 2) the parking brake is not engaged, 3) the car starts to move and 4) the speed is above 6mph.
Mercedes can get rid of the first 3 safety triggers but are no longer able to get rid of the fourth safety trigger...
Buying the add it yourself TV kit (see the list with items you will get) will get you a TV feature that can only be used when the car is NOT in motion (see quote at the top that doesn't mention that).
I do know that nav TV offers the service to get rid of that fourth safety trigger but they charge 450USD just for that...
TV (while in motion) in any mercedes can be so much easier or at least cheaper (do a search on comand and or MBenzNL if/when you consider something like that)...
greetingz,
Last edited by MBenzNL; Aug 14, 2003 at 04:21 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 442
Likes: 1
From: Australia
2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
I have factory fitted TV in my (Australian spec) C32. The sound works on the move, but the picture only works when stopped.
The novelty soon wears off - only gets turned on to show friends etc.
BTW, does anyone know how to get the picture working on the move?
The novelty soon wears off - only gets turned on to show friends etc.
BTW, does anyone know how to get the picture working on the move?
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 442
Likes: 1
From: Australia
2012 MB E63 Wagon, 2012 BMW M5, 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo S, 2010 Ferrari 458
I have factory fitted TV in my (Australian spec) C32. The sound works on the move, but the picture only works when stopped.
The novelty soon wears off - only gets turned on to show friends etc.
BTW, does anyone know how to get the picture working on the move?
The novelty soon wears off - only gets turned on to show friends etc.
BTW, does anyone know how to get the picture working on the move?
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,011
Likes: 3
From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally posted by mhh
BTW, does anyone know how to get the picture working on the move?
BTW, does anyone know how to get the picture working on the move?
greetingz,
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: CT; Hainan
03' C32, 98' Civic EX
Nav-TV is charges crazily high prices for their work. I had similar intention when just purchased my car a year ago; did some research; and concluded that Nav-TV is not the most feasible solution. All in all, I think you are looking at +-$3,000. Now think about the alternative: Ebay a $1,000 Euro nav, some plugs and adapters $100. The hard part is fitting everything, and knowing where the wires plug into.
