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Old 07-13-2004, 05:07 PM
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Havent been able to find the answer to a few questions:

Is there a hidden menu for the command system that limits sound volume?

The command system recognizes Albuma and Track titles on some new
cd's. What causes this and can I burn this into compilation cds?

Still no modifications to allow Nokia GSM phones access to command?

Thanks

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Old 07-13-2004, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CJLIVER
Havent been able to find the answer to a few questions:

Is there a hidden menu for the command system that limits sound volume?

The command system recognizes Albuma and Track titles on some new
cd's. What causes this and can I burn this into compilation cds?

Still no modifications to allow Nokia GSM phones access to command?

Thanks

Chris
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1. No
2. Burn a copy of the original CD. Use "Burn with CD Text" if you use Nero
3. Don't know
Old 07-13-2004, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Oslo
1. No
2. Burn a copy of the original CD. Use "Burn with CD Text" if you use Nero
3. Don't know
yup, what he said
Old 07-13-2004, 05:55 PM
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i agree to his answers, still trying to work out the system after 2 weeks. instruction not really clear
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2. Burn a copy of the original CD. Use "Burn with CD Text" if you use Nero
I tried this several times without succes (in my E-class). Does this apply to the slot drive or just the changer (which I don't have)?
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Originally Posted by Mortenstein
I tried this several times without succes (in my E-class). Does this apply to the slot drive or just the changer (which I don't have)?
sadly, it only applies to the changers.
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Originally Posted by Mortenstein
I tried this several times without succes (in my E-class). Does this apply to the slot drive or just the changer (which I don't have)?
Guten tag, Mortenstein

Your car is an EU model, isn't it? Why don't you upgrade your DVD to play MP3? Then you will have text both in the cluster and on the COMAND screen.

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With the US COMMAND the CD text works with BOTH the player and changer. If you're using Roxio then select "disc at once" works like a charm.
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Guten tag, Mortenstein

Your car is an EU model, isn't it? Why don't you upgrade your DVD to play MP3? Then you will have text both in the cluster and on the COMAND screen.
Hi,
yes - I have an EU E-220CDI. I already posted here for help, but...

Since I am stationed in the US, diplomatic sales says "ask local dealer", and local dealer says "it's a Euro COMAND and I can't get any update CD" - I gave him a picture of the cover with part# but...

I am kind of stuck here
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Why not contact your selling dealer overseas & have them send the update CD with instructions to the US dealer FedEx/Airborne/DHL? Does the selling dealer have e-Mail?

I'm sure the MBUSA parts books/computers don't list Europe Only part numbers...That is, they ONLY list MBUSA Spec parts.
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Originally Posted by Mortenstein
Hi,
yes - I have an EU E-220CDI. I already posted here for help, but...

Since I am stationed in the US, diplomatic sales says "ask local dealer", and local dealer says "it's a Euro COMAND and I can't get any update CD" - I gave him a picture of the cover with part# but...

I am kind of stuck here
I think I can help you. I can order the CD from my v ery helpful dealer, and I can ship it to you. Please let me know if your'e interested.
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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM
Why not contact your selling dealer overseas & have them send the update CD with instructions to the US dealer FedEx/Airborne/DHL? Does the selling dealer have e-Mail?

I'm sure the MBUSA parts books/computers don't list Europe Only part numbers...That is, they ONLY list MBUSA Spec parts.
I already had this idea.

But my selling "dealer" was diplomatic sales Berlin and they say "contact dealer" and dealer says...

This is a never ending story

I hope my local dealer can get the CD, he said he will call some buddies and ask them.
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real player also works fine with cd titles
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Originally Posted by Oslo
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2. Burn a copy of the original CD. Use "Burn with CD Text" if you use Nero

Oslo


I have done this and I get CD Text on the COMAND Screen, however, all I get is "CD 2 Track 1" on the multifunction display (speedo). What do you get on yours?


Cheers
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I have done this and I get CD Text on the COMAND Screen, however, all I get is "CD 2 Track 1" on the multifunction display (speedo). What do you get on yours?


Cheers
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Hi there Fastbuck

Glad to see glojo back yesterday! It's only MP3 burned DVD/CD that will show the text in the MFD. CD's burned in WAV-format will only show the name on the COMAND screen.
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Hi there Fastbuck

Glad to see glojo back yesterday! It's only MP3 burned DVD/CD that will show the text in the MFD. CD's burned in WAV-format will only show the name on the COMAND screen.

Agree 100% about Glojo!!! I was worrying that he was away sneaking over the border to try to take over my country again!!!

Thx for clarifying re MP3

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Agree 100% about Glojo!!! I was worrying that he was away sneaking over the border to try to take over my country again!!!


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We learned them a lesson in 1805, and they hardly bothered us since then.....
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We learned them a lesson in 1805, and they hardly bothered us since then.....

LOL :p
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Originally Posted by CJLIVER
Havent been able to find the answer to a few questions:

Is there a hidden menu for the command system that limits sound volume?

[snip remainder]
If I understand the question correctly, then the answer is yes, there is a menu that sets the volume of the COMAND voice. Alternately, you can adjust the volumn with the steering wheel controls if you do so while the voice is giving directions.

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