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COMAND HEAD UNIT software update to enable MP3

Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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first batch of US Comand?

My HW state: 37/02, (211 827 25 42 Comand Avantgarde / Elegance/ bis 06/2004)
Omega version:
0.09.1596 XSYS_SW_VE
R0.30e
DVD DRive
FJ-TEN DVD-ROM DV-01

Its ready for DVD video?
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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They built the same models for US and rest of world models (ECE) at first. Then they switched course bc MB demanded it and also to save cost.

You got a good DVD drive (and I believe it is the one that even reads dual layer DVDs, FJ-TEN).. On the other hand, the Omega chip is indeed the DVD playback processor.

In that case you might be able to actually play back DVD movies.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Do You mean, to try change the basic setting in the comand, with SDS dev.mode?
(US vs ECE)
Any idea what menu?

How to enter engeneering menu and setup?
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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I know how to enter EM again but DR.DIST codes are a well kept secret. Developer mode won't help either because COMAND is coded as US not ECE. But even that is possible to change, without Dev. mode.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Noted.

Do you have solution for the change the hardwere settings
To play video?
Could you make to me? I wait your offer!
My PM : lukilaci.hu@gmail.com
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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No time right now, sorry!
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Of course,
I understand,
As i have a twins, i hav'nt time for car.
I asked you becouse you have a lot of reply in this topic, and in other too
"Guys,

I have the solution to all of your Video in Motion problem. If you wanna know more PM me and I give you all the details."...


Could you refer some guy, who help me to change hw settings, and see video in car?
Thx

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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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If you wanna talk in German to me pm me as this is a English speaking forum. I'm sure all non German speakers will appreciate it.
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Old Nov 1, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Swap your US COMAND with a ECE COMAND and you're good to go dude!
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by vanboy
Noted.

Do you have solution for the change the hardwere settings
To play video?
Could you make to me? I wait your offer!
My PM : lukilaci.hu@gmail.com

Basically it's not possible to play DVD MOVIES on US comand, because it hasn't DVD Decoder.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Change hardware setting? That would require to solder! Don't think so.

Buy an ECE COMAND as I told you now several times here as well as in PMs!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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For those, who have updated their comand by this software and can't enter Engineering Menu.

Originally Posted by samo1

Try this:
1. SERV>Lang
2. Hold buttons: END>Arrow (it is located between LEFT and UP buttons)>AUDIO
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by samo1
For those, who have updated their comand by this software and can't enter Engineering Menu.




Try this:
1. SERV>Lang
2. Hold buttons: END>Arrow (it is located between LEFT and UP buttons)>AUDIO
That doesn't do any good as once you're inside EM you still won't be able to access DR.DIST menu where Video In Motion is located. And I keep saying this...
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mackhack
Swap your US COMAND with a ECE COMAND and you're good to go dude!
I have both a US Command and a European Command. It's a 2006 E350 built in Dec 2005. I don't know the manufactured date of the head unit, but the head unit software has never beed updated (at my request of the dealer. I use the European head unit to be able to play DVD movies and the head unit is enabled for that. If I swap back the US head unit, is there a chance that I can get DVD movies to play on that unit as well?

Also, if I update the software on the US unit, will the Euro unit still be able to play DVD movies?
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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If you update your US COMAND then this will update your US COMAND and nothing else. You will not be able to play DVD back on your US COMAND because it lacks the hardware (Omega chip to decode and play back DVD). All settings for this are stored on the COMAND head unit not in your AGW. So you can safely swap head units all day long without loosing the ability to watch DVD while driving (or not driving)!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Can you make the Euro Command update cd files available to me? I have a euro Unit that has never been updated.
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MPOW33R
IT WORKED !!! HERE IS HOW

BURN THIS IN 6X OR SLOWER
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgojhwm43fi84ao/US4006.zip

CAR WAS "ON" ENGINE RUNNING.. (do not touch key until competed)
TURNED HEAD UNIT ON--> (I was in FM radio mode and just turned the volume all the way down)
HOLD DOWN 1,3,8 @ the same time AND
ON THE SCREEN ITS SHOULD SAY - INSERT DISC
I INSERTED DISC AND IT STARTING TO UPGRADE
IT SHOWS 2 VISUAL PROGRESS BARS AND SAYS
FLASH AND REFLASH AND THEN SAID
RESTARTING UNIT IN 3,2,1 AND RADIO SHUT OFF THEN ON

DONE - TOOK ABOUT 6-8 MIN

IT SAVED ALL MY PRESETS BUT RESET MY EQUALIZERS

NOW THE CD DRIVE IN THE HEAD UNIT ITSELF PLAYS
DVDs with MP3 Folders and MP3 Cds.

I FEEL MY MY SUB SOUNDS BETTER, I USE THE LOGIC MODE

FUGGIN AMAZING

*** WILL NOT PLAY MP3 OR DVD FROM CDC ( cd changer)
and I dont care
Hello from Bulgaria,
I downloaded this file, unzip him and write on CD in 8x, because my burner can't slow speed. When I put CD, I get the error: Update Error - Wrong variant. Where is the problem?
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Grozdanov
Hello from Bulgaria,
I downloaded this file, unzip him and write on CD in 8x, because my burner can't slow speed. When I put CD, I get the error: Update Error - Wrong variant. Where is the problem?
ECE and US firmware. You downloaded the wrong firmware
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 12:24 AM
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I have the update cd as well if someone...
Will MP3's work on Euro Commands?


Thanks
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by kkanuck
Will MP3's work on Euro Commands?


Thanks
Yes. Might need a firmware update if it's too old. But this usually doesn't happen since only the very first ones didn't have it. My ECE COMAND even has a dual-layer DVD drive in. Awesome!!!
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 01:42 AM
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ECE and US firmware. You downloaded the wrong firmware
What is the correct firmware for me?
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Grozdanov
What is the correct firmware for me?
At least 15/04 netter latest of course 30/06. I even have newer firmware versions on my computer which aren't available officially.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 02:11 AM
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At least 15/04 netter latest of course 30/06. I even have newer firmware versions on my computer which aren't available officially.
Thank you! Do you know from where can I download this version? And this
Code:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgojhwm43fi84ao/US4006.zip
what version is?
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 02:24 AM
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No because I have them all already.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 03:45 AM
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I update my firmware with correct version 30/06 and mp3 files again not reading? What combination is for engineering menu in the new firmware version. Now and CD's and DVD's not reading.

What wrong?

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