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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 11:13 AM
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not sure I believe the bit about the cable.... the old cars NTG3.0 circa 2007 can cope with a lightening adaptor using the old 30 pin cable


so why would an MMI lead with the plug they forgot about when the world went normal not work (when everyone went to a fully functioning USB socket)

https://configurator.mercedes-benz-a...er_A0038270904

that would infer they are incompetent and write random standards and ad hoc software and have no idea what they are doing????
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by BOTUS
not sure I believe the bit about the cable.... the old cars NTG3.0 circa 2007 can cope with a lightening adaptor using the old 30 pin cable


so why would an MMI lead with the plug they forgot about when the world went normal not work (when everyone went to a fully functioning USB socket)

https://configurator.mercedes-benz-a...er_A0038270904

that would infer they are incompetent and write random standards and ad hoc software and have no idea what they are doing????
so the olds cars can play videos/youtube from this lighting cable to the comand?
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by style2k6

I gave a link to the PDF it say VIDEO doesn't work on S and CL

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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 11:46 AM
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I gave a link to the PDF it say VIDEO doesn't work on S and CL
So I have no way of playing videos from an external device in an S-Class? unbelievable how bad this comand is
So I have no choice but to buy an Android radio for the W221 so that I can use normal entertainment in 2020, right?
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 12:22 PM
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look at this botus
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...-me-later.html
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 02:55 PM
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this doesn't make sense....

Video iPod Cable for Media Interface Plus https://www.commandonline.co.uk/vide...face_plus.html so that's saying an addon cable to the Bluetooth add on ?????

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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by style2k6

so some got a video connection via the nasty yellow thing. Where you didn't get things to work near the start of the post here COULD depend upon the bit you have bought.

you can get 3.5mm phono in more than one variety

basic with two connections = mono sound
three connections = stereo for headphones
four connections = stereo and a mic (used to be for a headset on a PC or old nokia phone with a mic half way down the wire) thus you could use the mic connector as a nasty video connection the yellow garbage

so did you buy a stereo connector to the MI or a video MI connector lead ?
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:08 PM
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this doesn't make sense....

Video iPod Cable for Media Interface Plus https://www.commandonline.co.uk/vide...face_plus.html so that's saying an addon cable to the Bluetooth add on ?????
i buyed this:









this was my try, but it dont work with this:



because its only audio i buy wrong, so give a try this:


here on the forum a user had done this and wrote this:


see his thread here on mbworld
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Originally Posted by BOTUS
You wrote that video not work with the Media Plus Box in the S-Class, but I need VIDEO, I want to mirror my mobile phone in the Comand and for that I need VIDEO via AUX
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by style2k6



see his thread here on mbworld
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This I expect is audio on the 3.5mm phono and video VIA the 30 pin old ipod connector.... IT MIGHT work in conjunction with using a genuine Apple lighting adaptor (fakes often don't work) but if everything else is struggling who knows



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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by style2k6
You wrote that video not work with the Media Plus Box in the S-Class, but I need VIDEO, I want to mirror my mobile phone in the Comand and for that I need VIDEO via AUX
that box is super rare..... and in the youtube clip you can see another cable input !!!! so I think the cable for video would plug in the box and maybe wired video then works (not watched the end yet) the advert from comand online is a company I know that should know exactly what they are talking about
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BOTUS
This I expect is audio on the 3.5mm phono and video VIA the 30 pin old ipod connector.... IT MIGHT work in conjunction with using a genuine Apple lighting adaptor (fakes often don't work) but if everything else is struggling who knows
so i wil give a try, buy this mercedes cable ipod-aux and a lighting adaptor 30mm-8 pin
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:38 PM
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don't expect it to work with a fake lightening adaptor …. apple add extra magic that's missing on the fakes
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:41 PM
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look how thick the actual lead is on this one ….more wires

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-M...sAAOSwk-1euqim
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BOTUS
don't expect it to work with a fake lightening adaptor …. apple add extra magic that's missing on the fakes
ok, so i will try first without this lighting adaptor, exactly how the user wrote in the other thread here on mbworld
i thank you very much for your time , merry christmas and happy holidays

i found this cable on ebay for 39€


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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:44 PM
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check my last post above.... a good dealer parts guy MIGHT understand what cables really do what

have a good Christmas too
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BOTUS
check my last post above.... a good dealer parts guy MIGHT understand what cables really do what

have a good Christmas too
will do thank you!
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i found this great overview!!!


its from official german Mercedes Benz Site
it is written:
To connect different video sources to the media interface, please also order the media interface video cable


im searching now for this cable
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Keep in mind the video will only work if the vehicle is stationary. As soon as you start moving the screen with video will go dark. You'll need VIM bypass module if you want to have video working when the vehicle is moving.
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Old Dec 23, 2020 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by artim808
Keep in mind the video will only work if the vehicle is stationary. As soon as you start moving the screen with video will go dark. You'll need VIM bypass module if you want to have video working when the vehicle is moving.
thanks for the advice.
Before I buy unnecessary new cables, I read that if you have a rear view camera installed at the factory, the VIDEO AUX port no longer works because it uses the same connection.

Can anybody confirm this?

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you know if you are really keen.... you can swap to an android head unit, its all molested by google drivel but some like the modern capability

can't confirm, re your question....it would seem utter madness that they did that …. but then again its a Mercedes...…

do you have TV, never tried but mine has aux video in and out.... maybe that's what the video aux switching was really for ???

but people make toys that might get around single input if that's how they really built it ... pricey though

https://www.car-interface.com/vendit...avigation.html

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.ph...8&cat=0&page=7

Watch any video source to your Mercedes Comand screen
  • When combined with our DAB module, our interface provides you with a fully integrated Digital Radio (DAB) solution where you can select stations via the original Comand controls. This is the ideal solution if your vehicle was not fitted the DAB as standard
  • When combined with our DVB-T Tuner, you are able to watch high quality digital TV, controlled via the Comand controller
  • RGB input for aftermarket navigation
  • Video in motion for all connected video sources
  • Switch between Mercedes display and AV input using MMI controls
  • Customizable menu system for screen adjustment, parking guidelines etc
Compatibility:

S-Class W221 and CL Class W216 from 2010-2013 with NTG3.5
The kit includes the following:
  • Xcarlink v4 Multimedia Video Interface
  • AV cable (2 x AV input, 1 x Reverse Camera input, 2 x AV Output)
  • RGBS cable
  • LVDS monitor cable
  • Plug and Play Power cable


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Originally Posted by BOTUS
you know if you are really keen.... you can swap to an android head unit, its all molested by google drivel but some like the modern capability

can't confirm, re your question....it would seem utter madness that they did that …. but then again its a Mercedes...…

do you have TV, never tried but mine has aux video in and out.... maybe that's what the video aux switching was really for ???

but people make toys that might get around single input if that's how they really built it ... pricey though

https://www.car-interface.com/vendit...avigation.html

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.ph...8&cat=0&page=7

Watch any video source to your Mercedes Comand screen
  • When combined with our DAB module, our interface provides you with a fully integrated Digital Radio (DAB) solution where you can select stations via the original Comand controls. This is the ideal solution if your vehicle was not fitted the DAB as standard
  • When combined with our DVB-T Tuner, you are able to watch high quality digital TV, controlled via the Comand controller
  • RGB input for aftermarket navigation
  • Video in motion for all connected video sources
  • Switch between Mercedes display and AV input using MMI controls
  • Customizable menu system for screen adjustment, parking guidelines etc
Compatibility:

S-Class W221 and CL Class W216 from 2010-2013 with NTG3.5
The kit includes the following:
  • Xcarlink v4 Multimedia Video Interface
  • AV cable (2 x AV input, 1 x Reverse Camera input, 2 x AV Output)
  • RGBS cable
  • LVDS monitor cable
  • Plug and Play Power cable
maybe you are right, i searching for a answer of my question, in a german forum they wrote it.
no i havent TV, thanks for the link.
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those are all OLD kit

the later way ( I guess with an add on box that gets around a risk IF there's only one video aux input on the back of the unit …. ????)

https://www.joyeauto.com/product/mer...uto-interface/
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Originally Posted by BOTUS
those are all OLD kit

the later way ( I guess with an add on box that gets around a risk IF there's only one video aux input on the back of the unit …. ????)

https://www.joyeauto.com/product/mer...uto-interface/
an android radio cost about 450€ for the w221, maybe its the better solution?
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