Do the new single CD slots read DVDs?
05-18-2005, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by glojo
As an outsider reading this thread it certainly is confusing.
1. I thought the newer US Navigation COMAND had a single slot DVD?
2. I also thought older US vehicles with Navigation COMAND had a single slot CD player that was not capable of playing Mp3's????
3. The newer US DVD slot I thought could play Mp3's but unlike all European COMAND's could not play DVD films!!!
4. The upgrade CD that we in Europe needed for 'older' DVD COMAND's to play Mp3's was not compatible with the CD player in US systems.
5. What has changed and where have I gone wrong?
Thanks for any advice that might straighten out my confused noggin'
Regards,
John
1. I thought the newer US Navigation COMAND had a single slot DVD?
2. I also thought older US vehicles with Navigation COMAND had a single slot CD player that was not capable of playing Mp3's????
3. The newer US DVD slot I thought could play Mp3's but unlike all European COMAND's could not play DVD films!!!
4. The upgrade CD that we in Europe needed for 'older' DVD COMAND's to play Mp3's was not compatible with the CD player in US systems.
5. What has changed and where have I gone wrong?
Thanks for any advice that might straighten out my confused noggin'
Regards,
John
05-18-2005, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by weinschela
All this is very confusing .
But I said I was confused first...... So there 
I am not being cheeky towards you, your post is merely adding fuel to my confusion.
Take care and I am pleased that everything has worked out well.
John
05-19-2005, 07:21 PM
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2007 E63
I just received the dvd disc that karl sent me. Thanks Karl! Anyways, popped the disc in and got a cd error. So my conclusion: I have the cd rom drive not dvd drive. That is why I am getting euro command this weekend.
05-21-2005, 04:51 AM
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Ok I think I read through this whole thread and didn't see one mention of an 06 E 350 dvd reader. So I tried to eject the navigation DVD-Rom from the [stock] cd player (not cd changer) and put in my own dvd-rom filled with mp3s. It just didn't do anything. Didn't load, no mention of any disc inserted. What am I supposed to do? 
05-21-2005, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 02Impressor
Ok I think I read through this whole thread and didn't see one mention of an 06 E 350 dvd reader. So I tried to eject the navigation DVD-Rom from the [stock] cd player (not cd changer) and put in my own dvd-rom filled with mp3s. It just didn't do anything. Didn't load, no mention of any disc inserted. What am I supposed to do?
****! tried to eject the navigation DVD-Rom from the [stock] cd player (not cd changer) and put in my own dvd-rom filled with mp3s.******
The Navigation DVD will not play in a 'normal' DVD player, and will certainly NOT work in a CD player?? Somehow though I don't think you are asking this??? A DVD ROM is surely a specialist piece of equipment?
Leave the Navigation DVD alone, it has a dedicated unit which should be in the boot.
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John
05-21-2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by glojo
I cannot understand what you are trying to do.
Leave the Navigation DVD alone, it has a dedicated unit which should be in the boot.
Regards,
John
Leave the Navigation DVD alone, it has a dedicated unit which should be in the boot.
Regards,
John
05-21-2005, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 02Impressor
Ok I posted that around 5am, I think. So let me try again. I have a stock cd player and a 6 cd changer in my 2006 E 350. From reading this thread, I assumed I can play mp3 music off of my DVD-R. So I inserted it into my cd player and it didn't load anything just gave me a disc read error. I tried it with the 6 cd changer and still no-go. Can the 2006 e 350 play mp3s off of a dvd-rom (dvd-r) ?
I can understand that. Regards,
John
05-22-2005, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 02Impressor
But you don't have an answer? 
For ALL European 211's the answer has ALWAYS been straight forward. If the car has COMAND with the DVD navigation it will play both DVD video's and Mp3's. No different year of manufacture, it wil play Mp3's and DVD video. My own vehicle is a January 04 build and needed the dealer to carry out a ten minute software upgrade, but newer vehicles will even play Mp3's directly from the Multi-CD player. I would simply have to buy a new CD changer to have this option.
I am totally confused abot what is happening in the US, sorry.
Regards,
John
05-22-2005, 05:43 PM
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I just got my euro command from Steve today. Thanks Steve! The euro command kicks ***. It is so many features my US command didnt have. So if you want to solve all your problems, email Steve and get yourself a euro command and be happy.
08-11-2005, 10:56 AM
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I just got my euro command from Steve today. Thanks Steve! The euro command kicks ***. It is so many features my US command didnt have. So if you want to solve all your problems, email Steve and get yourself a euro command and be happy.
08-11-2005, 10:55 PM
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I have a "replacement" 03 with Comand DVD NAV.. and currently have "In motion DVD" enabled.. but can't get the in dash slot CD to read mp3 discs.. Will I be able to update the system to play mp3's... and NOT lose the DVD? Or is it one or the other?
Thanks
Pete
Thanks
Pete
Originally Posted by MBenzNL
all 211 comands are becker...if you want - we can already set you up with satelite radio AND DVD video aplayback...only catch is that the front HU will only do satelite radio while the mercedes rear monitor will display the DVD (video) that is inserted in the comand...so no DVD video in the front - only in the rear.
and for MP3:
as far as we know - all US spec comands can be updated (by the dealership) with original mercedes software (less then 10USD per update disc which can be used for many cars) to become MP3 compatible...regardless wether it concerns a 2003 replacement, a 2004 or 2005 comand.
greetingz,
and for MP3:
as far as we know - all US spec comands can be updated (by the dealership) with original mercedes software (less then 10USD per update disc which can be used for many cars) to become MP3 compatible...regardless wether it concerns a 2003 replacement, a 2004 or 2005 comand.
greetingz,
08-12-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by NitroShredder
I have a "replacement" 03 with Comand DVD NAV.. and currently have "In motion DVD" enabled.. but can't get the in dash slot CD to read mp3 discs.. Will I be able to update the system to play mp3's... and NOT lose the DVD? Or is it one or the other?
Thanks
Pete
Thanks
Pete
08-12-2005, 01:26 PM
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NitroShredder,
You should have both.
Did you use the "5,3-7" trick to change the COMMAND to ECE? If not, try that, if you have DVD capabilities you should also have MP3; otherwise ask the dealer for a software update.
GL.
You should have both.
Did you use the "5,3-7" trick to change the COMMAND to ECE? If not, try that, if you have DVD capabilities you should also have MP3; otherwise ask the dealer for a software update.
GL.
