DVD player (video) on CL65/CL55
08-04-2008, 04:56 PM
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DVD player (video) on CL65/CL55
Hi,
I was just wondering if anybody successfully unblocked the DVD video on any 2003-2006 AMG CL model? Apparently, DVD player (which opens up when the command screen lifts up) is a regular one, but has extra logic to prevent driver from watching, for safety reasons... Audio is playing just fine from the DVD, but is there any way to trick it and play video, too? It's a 7" monitor, after all
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I was just wondering if anybody successfully unblocked the DVD video on any 2003-2006 AMG CL model? Apparently, DVD player (which opens up when the command screen lifts up) is a regular one, but has extra logic to prevent driver from watching, for safety reasons... Audio is playing just fine from the DVD, but is there any way to trick it and play video, too? It's a 7" monitor, after all
Thanks,
08-04-2008, 06:26 PM
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Hopefully someone here knows otherwise, but I do not believe this is possible. I looked into this last year, tried all kinds of combinations of secret codes, but could not get it to play DVD video in motion. Mine is an '04. Different versions of software, even on the same year, along with regional differences (US and Europe) make things even more complicated.
08-05-2008, 09:03 AM
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From what I understand, there isn't even a Video pick-up in our units, only audio. It can be converted to have DVD capability, but it is quite involved. A video and audio input has to be installed into the unit. Then you will need a separate DVD player wired to it. I was quoted around $1400 or so to have it done. You have to send your unit out to them or drive down to Florida. http://www.navtv.com/
08-05-2008, 10:55 AM
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Yes, thanks, I came across navtv.com this morning, too. I was just hoping it wasn't that complicated, but apparently it is... I think it's best to just leave it as is.
On a separate note, I'm considering their bluetooth (from navtv.com).
On a separate note, I'm considering their bluetooth (from navtv.com).
08-05-2008, 11:00 AM
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Us Commands can't be unlocked. In order to get video to work you would have to get a Euro command. I got maine off Ebay. I had video but would not work while driving. You would then need someone to use star to get that unlocked.
08-06-2008, 10:56 AM
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Nav TV is not complicated at all. I have it in my 03W215. Nav TV doesnt make your dvd player "work" it gives you an RCA input box that you can run a mobile dvd player from the glove box or I chose to use an ipod video. I can upload new media and just plug it into a cord in the glove box. It charges it too. I believe a company called midcity also sells a similar type of solution.
