masterross

Hi guys,

Can you assist me to enable DVD in motion for my W211 COMAND APS?
The firmware is 21.090 (latest one).
I heard that this can be enabled via STAR DAS but now exactly?

Thanks in advance!

wampa

Just to confirm that you do have a euro comand?

masterross

Hi,

Yes sure my Comand is EU (ECE)

samo1

Here are the required steps for activating Video in Motion:

ENGINEERING MODE Menu:
Press Mute + Endcall + Service (all together and hold for 5 secs)

ENGINEERING MODE Extended Menu:
ENGINEERING MODE Menu:
Press # * left cursor arrow (all together and hold for 5 secs)

The new menu items are:
• Dr.Dist – Driver Distraction
• RegCod – Region Code
• Backd…- Backdoor


Driver Distraction menu:
handbrake locked
gear shift in P
speed 0 km/h
speed 10 km/h
general picture lock

Un-selecting these gives you 'Video in Motion'

Note:
The following software update for the headunit will remove access to the engineering menu:
SW-Rel 15.130 Build - SW Year/Week:05/51

I.e, This SW release removes the access to to the DrDIST, RegCode and Backd "hidden menus" so if you have access to multi region DVD's and "Video in motion" you will lose these features if you upgrade your headunit)

masterross

Thx.
But probably u didnt read my first post:

Which means eng menu not accessible anymore

ospdk

Any one know the steps to enable this from DAS ?

masterross

Yes. I've done it:
http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...19-more-89343/

ospdk

Thanks, where in DAS do you enetr developer mode ?

masterross

Your DAS needs to be activated/registered with developer key.

samo1

This method works with my US command (latest firmare):

Firstly go to the language menu by pressing SERV key, then the System soft-key, then the Lang. soft key. Now hold down the 'phone-hangup' key, the small key between up and left on the arrow pad, and the Audio key. This should enter Engineering mode.

wampa

just curious, but you have a 2003 US COMAND with DVD in motion?

I heard those are pretty rare

samo1

No, my command is US version (no DVD).
That method just puts command in Engeneering Mode with new firmware

catacam66

it works. but how enter in secret menu????? (dr_dista.etc)

lkchris

Here's some help: be sure to advise your insurance agent you've made this modification.

superman7

Great, it works. but how to enter in secret menu? I did "*" + "#" but didn't work...

Can you reset the MOST from there?

brockmang

does it work on a clk w209

jkspoff

Thanks for the advice, after a quick 5 minute adjustment, my comand now allows MP3 and DVD playback in motion. Great when the kids are watching, its common sense not to view it when driving !

Jacek123

Hello Guys,
i´m from Poland and i got a w211 from 2007 with NTG1 and i wanted to activate watching DVD while driving. The engereering mode doesnt work, because the firmware is the newest one, so i have to activate it with the Star Diagnosis.
Can someone help me how to do this ?
In the comands menu there are 3 options
1st : watching while standing still : on
2nd: watching while driving slowly(i guess 6km/h) : on
3rd: watching while driving: off

So i have turned it into on and ended and i have tried, but it still doesnt work..?

What could i do ? Do i hjave to switch to an other coutnry mode or sth?

Thanks in advance

Jacek

masterross

SHould be like this:

Jacek123

Well,actually it is like this, but it doesnt work..?

masterross

Hi,

Sometimes SDS reads all as enabled.
You should change it to disable then save it.
Reboot module or lock/unlock the car.
After this enable it again and lock/unlock the car

Jacek123

Well but there is no other option i would have to change ? Like country code or sth?

masterross

No. No need.
I saw similar problem like your on my friend w211.
First time SDS reads parameters all were Enabled, but cant watch in motion.
After I did described above all was ok.

marko68

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which button is the service? Is it possible to make a video and explain. please?

philippe406

Hi all

I'm from France, my car is a mercedes E220 (2007). I have a DVD player but it is not working when the car is in motion. Of course I've read a lot on this forum and with google as well. It seem like with firmware version 21.090 there is no any solution to access the IM ?
I just have access to the advance menu (not the secret menu where we can change the DVD settings)

My questions are:
1/ Do someone here found a way to downgrade the system
2/ Can't we add some additional hardware (like an adaptor) to get the original unit to work in motion.


Thank you for your answers.