steve.link

Heres a useful link for more info on COMAND-APS

http://www.mercupgrades.com/comand/faq-aps.htm

STEVE

CodeCharlie

Not 5-7-9... I tried this one to make sure, but it doen't do a thing.

3-5-7 ==> this allows you to tweak the software flavor/version your Command APS is running. I have read a few places where others have messed up their units by switching it to a different car model than what they have. If you have a w211 select only w211_us or w211_ecu... If you are lucky enough to own an AMG, this will also allow you to select the AMG-logo version for your Command APS.

taz

So you are able to play video with a US command unit? Is this only possible because you have Nav?

glojo

Good morning Steve,
I can see major, major problems with the information that is in that link:

1) What cars are factory fitted with COMAND-APS ?
The new A class (W169), B Class (W245), C Class (W203) from roughly April 2004, CLK (W209) from roughly June 2004, E Class (W211), CLS (W219), GL (X164), new M Class (W164), R Class, SL Class from roughly June 2005, S class (W220) from MY2004, CL class from MY2004 and the Smart ForFour. The latest S (W221) and forthcoming CL class have newer systems which are not covered by this document.

Firstly there are TWO European DVD COMAND systems. One is nowhere near as good as the other.

Here are a few that have the restricted version: R-class, CLK, SLK, C, A, ML, and B there may be others??? They have a type of DVD system that does NOT have the same features or options as the E-class. I can see unwary upgraders buying the wrong system and wondering what is going wrong. The easy way of knowing what system you have is simply the location of the actual navigation DVD. The E-class system will have a dedicated navigation player in the boot.

In Europe the 211 DVD system was released in 2003, NOT June 2004. Our vehicle is a January 2004 build which has DVD Navigation.

Mp3's on DVD. Maximum folders = 255 Maximum files per folder = 255. I only have 1200 Mp3's all of which fit easily onto one DVD. (Installed, and working)

Hell Ona Yama - ha - ha
Everyone that has activated DVD in motion swear it is only for their children and they NEVER watch the films........ Dad, dad look at that!! Dad your not watching......

Bye for now,
John
A nice sunny morning in Torquay

CodeCharlie

==> I am going to have to say yes to this... I have a dedicated DVD drive in the trunk/boot where my Navigation DVD happily lives. Once I changed my unit setting (5-3-7) to the 211_ECU I noticed that when I inserted anything into the single slot on the Command unit that it displayed the "DVD Video" logo on the screen. I was not able to actually play a DVD, however, until I also changed my keyboard layout in the 537 menu to 211_ECU as well. At that point, my "SAT" key became the "DVD" key.

taz

So, is that a yes to playing DVDs on US Command (after switching to 211_ECU)? or a yes to needing Nav in order to play DVDs on US Command (as well as switching to 211_ECU)?

CodeCharlie

==> I wish I knew enough to answer you... If you have Nav on a US Command APS switching it to 211_ECU will allow you to play DVDs. I have no way of knowing if it is possible without NAV --> sorry.

Best suggestion is switch your COMMAND to the 211_ECU (just the console not the keyboard) and insert a DVD or CD into the single slot at the top and see what logos are displayed on the screen. If you see the DVD logo as well as the CD logo your player should work after you change the keyboard setting over to 211_ECU. NOTE: This does not enable the video in motion, it just enables you to play DVDs...

Miguk_Saram

Gentlemen,

The DVD capabilities are a function of the COMAND headunit (HU), not the NAV unit.

The NAV unit, if available, is located in the trunk (boot) and is DVD based.
The COMAND, on the other hand, is in the cabin and, for some US models, is not equipped with a DVD reader, but rather, a CD reader instead.

In either case, by switching the COMAND to 211ECU for both keyboard and model, you will have MP3 capabilities, but not necessarily DVD functionality. Again, unless your COMAND has a DVD in it.

taz

Thanks for the info... I will have to try it...

E320 CDI

I've just tried it and it works perfectly on my E320 CDI and E270 CDI
Didn't realise it was so easy!

Thanks!



Evan,

Thanks for not posting the codes - however they are now in the public domain:

http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/tow...HIDDENMENU.PDF

Steve[/QUOTE]

Jerms55555

Tried it on my 06 E350 and there was no option for W211 ECU just W211 US and a W211 AMG....what gives?? But in the keyboard section there was W211 ECU option. So how would I add the ECU option? Or would this be considered a command with the "CD drive" and not the DVD drive?

jschade

Jerms...

The 211_ECE feature is not available as I recall in '05MY and newer ('06). As you discovered, you can change the keyboard to 211_ECE, but this will not allow DVD playback. You may notice that the successful post cited here pertain to '03 & '04 owners. Like you, I have tried changing my COMAND to no avail.

venterj

So if I have the restricted version will I be able to play MP3& paly DVD's or do I need to install the nav in the trunk. I bought a '06 C180 with the comand aps and paid a fortune for it but it doesn't give me what a paid for. What can a do to get the most out of my comand unit.
Tx
Jurie

alfcruiser

Not sure if these are the same codes for W211, but get it while its up:

http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/tow...denMenusv2.pdf

-alf

glojo

Be aware that the SLK has a completely different COMAND system, but go ahead and press all the different buttons

Regards,
John

An overcast early evening in Torquay

glojo

Just noticed this post, the C-class again has a completely different COMAND system and will perform differently.

John

KosherBenz

but it worked on my W211

glojo

Some of the engineers numbers might be the same, however unless you are really sure of what you are doing tread carefully. They are different systems and if you muck up the COMAND, it will be a very expensive mistake.

211's have a seperate Nav player, you can play DVD video's? and still have the Nav DVD installed in the appropriate drive.

John

KosherBenz

correct!

~Evan

knguyen

I have 03 E320 with DVD in Motion activated when I selected W211_ECE. However, I recently did something really stupid by copied 06 Nav DVD disc from my brother's car(E500) and put it on my car. I didn't work with copy DVD disc, So I searched on this forum telling me that I had to updated the NAV (5+NAV). I did it and it worked fine with copy DVD disc. Yesterday, I put the dvd movie on, it went blank when the car was in motion. I shouldn't updated the NAV. I tried to go into the secret menu in the eng mode many times without success. # + * + <. please help, help, help. :

migabc

I have made a backup DVD-R copy of my original disc and it works OK (did not have to update the NAV for it to work), but I did have to burn the disc at the lowest possible speed and it sometimes takes a bit longer to load than the original disc.
I guess the NAV update solves these issues.

Anyway, the following info was given to me by a local MB dealer:

Please note that if you update your COMAND unit with the MB service disk (2005+) you will lose access to the backdoor menu. Also, your current settings will be reset to factory default. I.e, it won't be possible to disable the Driver Distraction options anymore (not event using the MB Star Diagnosis)

Please keep this in mind when servicing your COMAND at an MB dealer.

Anyway this warning specifically refers to the MB service disk update and not the NAV update as you've mentioned. Maybe they’re the same thing  ???

Can you post the link?

benzmodz

Who told you that ? It isnt true.

Barry45RPM

I inserted a 2006.1 NAV DVD into the trunk mounted Nav unit & immediately it did some sort of "update" (as indicated by "progress bars" on the COMAND display). Then it went into navi/map mode. My audio/cd system acted buggy for the next 2 days (freezing up, blank screens, hanging up on the MB Logo when starting the car) at which time I brought the car to the dealer to correct the situation. They reflashed the AGW/Audio system & all is well now.

There is apparently on SOME NavUpdate Disks that are released from time to time, some sort of software update which may or may not be compatible with the version software your AGW/Audio System is currently running under. WHY MB software people put patches on these disks is unknown to me... rather than a "patch" they should be loading a full software version upgrade on them, since patches are written specifically for a particular version of a software program... and obviously we are each not running the same software version on any program within these cars, so these "patches" corrupt the software they were supposed to patch..

migabc

Did you lose access to the Engineering and backdoor menus?
Do you still have video in motion?

knguyen

I couldn't find the link anymore. I will ask dealer to reflash the firmware again when I drop my car off for 46k miles service. I will let you guys know.

thanks for the info.