TV Tuner for Command System?
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TV Tuner for Command System?
There seems to be a difference of opinion as to whether a TV tuner can be added to the Command system. In Europe such an option is available. Mercedes here in the US contends that there is no plan to offer a TV tuner as an option for the US spec Command system. Any thoughts on whether an aftermarket tuner could be "plugged into" the US Command system? Apparently the TV tuner available in Europe with PAL (not NTSC) standard is built such that audio video inputs allow an external DVD player to input via the TV tuner into the Command sytem as well. Further question whether some jerry rigging could allow forfDVD's to in addition, or alternatively, be played in the Command System????
An additional question. Could one simply purchase the TV tuner option offered in Europe and hook it up to the US spec Command system for the sole purpose of using it as a conduit for attaching a DVD player (since obviously the PAL tv standard is not going to allow for playing NTSC broadcasts)? If so this would seem to be a less costly way to at least add DVD capability to the Command Center without having to do major rewiring and alterations.
An additional question. Could one simply purchase the TV tuner option offered in Europe and hook it up to the US spec Command system for the sole purpose of using it as a conduit for attaching a DVD player (since obviously the PAL tv standard is not going to allow for playing NTSC broadcasts)? If so this would seem to be a less costly way to at least add DVD capability to the Command Center without having to do major rewiring and alterations.
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You are correct. The Euro TV Tuner is in fact PAL. Obviously it will not work here in the U.S. with our NTSC standards. However, you can use it as a pass through for DVD, etc. The catch is that you must also have your COMAND unit programmed with the Euro software in order to enable and have use of the TV Tuner and TV button. I don't know the ramifactions of using the Euro COMAND software here in the U.S. I'm sure some of our Euro/U.K. members such as Richard may be able to provide some information on this.
There is also a company in New York that has successfully modified the COMAND 2.5 units to include a RCA pass through for DVD, etc. I'm sure they can modify the COMAND 2.0 units like yours as well. Do a seach on TV in the forums and I'm sure you will find the past conversations about this.
There is also a company in New York that has successfully modified the COMAND 2.5 units to include a RCA pass through for DVD, etc. I'm sure they can modify the COMAND 2.0 units like yours as well. Do a seach on TV in the forums and I'm sure you will find the past conversations about this.
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No reference to 2.0
Thanks for the website, but it only references the Command 2.5. Is 2.5 the newest version of Command which comes with the new 2003 SL?
The website description of making major modifications was what I was hoping to avoid.
The website description of making major modifications was what I was hoping to avoid.
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Re: No reference to 2.0
Originally posted by northbenz
Thanks for the website, but it only references the Command 2.5. Is 2.5 the newest version of Command which comes with the new 2003 SL?
The website description of making major modifications was what I was hoping to avoid.
Thanks for the website, but it only references the Command 2.5. Is 2.5 the newest version of Command which comes with the new 2003 SL?
The website description of making major modifications was what I was hoping to avoid.
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Re: Re: No reference to 2.0
Originally posted by awiner
COMAND 2.5 is the COMAND that is currently used in 2000+ S and CL Class vehicles.
COMAND 2.5 is the COMAND that is currently used in 2000+ S and CL Class vehicles.
its not that hard
plus if u really want to avoid all that get a after marker tv and dvd player like pioneer 7300
