dvd on factory nav. unit
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dvd on factory nav. unit
OK guys this is how it works .
there are a couple of aftermarket people who can convert your Nav. comand 2.5 pree 03 version to accept a DVD player TV tunner , back up camera .........
it works well . however you need to use a FM modulator for sound and a seperate switch to switch from normal operation to Video mode
photo is from my personal car and this is first hand information ... I use it alot
there are a couple of aftermarket people who can convert your Nav. comand 2.5 pree 03 version to accept a DVD player TV tunner , back up camera .........
it works well . however you need to use a FM modulator for sound and a seperate switch to switch from normal operation to Video mode
photo is from my personal car and this is first hand information ... I use it alot
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...........This was the way the problem was first approached. However, sound quality was poor and it voided the warranty on the Comand unit. The companies that approached it this way ealieron were NAV-Tv and Brabus. NAV-TV has since abondoned this method.The current solution is simple: Buy an MB TV tunner or a Megacomme adapter and connect either on to your post 2001 Comand. Then have the TV function turned on and safety interlock turned off via Star program. On 2003 cars, the solution os the same except that the safety interlock cannot be dissabled yet.
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Video conversion
you can decide for your self
cost is aprox 2,000 . everything still works normally even Nav.
it come with a dvd player and you can watch it driving the car
switches on and off with a simple switch . you can add TV tunner for about 200.00 or back up camera for about 160.00
true the Warentte on the Comand center is void . However the Nav TV version will also Void your Warentte .
I say who cares I want to be able to watch the ball game on my way home from work.
cost is aprox 2,000 . everything still works normally even Nav.
it come with a dvd player and you can watch it driving the car
switches on and off with a simple switch . you can add TV tunner for about 200.00 or back up camera for about 160.00
true the Warentte on the Comand center is void . However the Nav TV version will also Void your Warentte .
I say who cares I want to be able to watch the ball game on my way home from work.
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..................There is extensive info available on this. With Nav-TV, you have to drive your car to Brooklyn., NY or find a local shop that will agree to serve as their dealer or you won't get very far with them. Then you still have to take your car to your dealer to turn on the TV via star.
...............The absolute simplest way is to purchase a Megacomme adapter or an MB TV tunner and simply plug it to the back of your comand and activate it via star. Yes, you can activate 2003 models. I was just saw this done 30mins ago in a 2003 SL500.
...............Another easy option is to send your unit to Megacomme and they will do everything and send it back to you.
.................If anyone leaves near Atlanta and wants this done, let me know.
.................As far as comparison with Alpine, some accurate info needs to be given. All you are doing is providing video input to the Comand. You still have to buy Alpine, Kenwood etc DVD player or tunner.
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...............The absolute simplest way is to purchase a Megacomme adapter or an MB TV tunner and simply plug it to the back of your comand and activate it via star. Yes, you can activate 2003 models. I was just saw this done 30mins ago in a 2003 SL500.
...............Another easy option is to send your unit to Megacomme and they will do everything and send it back to you.
.................If anyone leaves near Atlanta and wants this done, let me know.
.................As far as comparison with Alpine, some accurate info needs to be given. All you are doing is providing video input to the Comand. You still have to buy Alpine, Kenwood etc DVD player or tunner.
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...............The guy that does it here in Atlanta will charge you $3500 which includes the DVD paler also. I don't know what brand of DVD player. Of course it is cheaper to buy the Adapter yourself and have it installed. The problem is the lack of availability of knowledegeable people in this area. So the one stop shopping for $3500 may be worth the piece of mind.......I know not all will agree with this.
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IMHO, why the heck do you need a TV screen in your car, especially visible to the driver. Are there not enough distractions driving? Cell phones (even hands free), cup holders, nav system, on and on.
I love driving. I love the feel of a good car on the road. When I want to watch a DVD, I drive home, I pop open a Diet Pepsi, I set in my leather recliner, I take out the Magnavox Remote, and I push the controller to turn on the plasma screen TV and the DVD. And I watch Gladiator in full color with Dolby Surround.
When I'm in the car, I watch for other cars, deer, obstructions, trees, kids, and idiots driving MB's watching a DVD.
I'm glad not all MB drivers are demanding a TV screen. Because then I'll be reminded that BMW drivers are drivers, and MB drivers are old farts.
Drive. Don't phone home. Don't phone the office. Don't eat a Big Mac. And certainly don't watch a movie.
I love driving. I love the feel of a good car on the road. When I want to watch a DVD, I drive home, I pop open a Diet Pepsi, I set in my leather recliner, I take out the Magnavox Remote, and I push the controller to turn on the plasma screen TV and the DVD. And I watch Gladiator in full color with Dolby Surround.
When I'm in the car, I watch for other cars, deer, obstructions, trees, kids, and idiots driving MB's watching a DVD.
I'm glad not all MB drivers are demanding a TV screen. Because then I'll be reminded that BMW drivers are drivers, and MB drivers are old farts.
Drive. Don't phone home. Don't phone the office. Don't eat a Big Mac. And certainly don't watch a movie.
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Originally posted by orangemarlin
IMHO, why the heck do you need a TV screen in your car, especially visible to the driver. Are there not enough distractions driving?
IMHO, why the heck do you need a TV screen in your car, especially visible to the driver. Are there not enough distractions driving?
Having video in the car has turned an 11+ hour nightmare into a 8.5 hour smooth, effortless drive. It's amazing how the kids used to dread the trip, but now find it to be fun!
I would NEVER use the video input for driver distraction, and I would strongly disparage anyone from doing so. Keep your eyes outside the car, for all our sakes, please!
Aaron
