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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Has the upgrade version 3.0 been released yet? and if so is its full description 2004/3.0 or 2003/2.3?

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Hi, There is a disc update for Comand DVD, you will have MP3 capability.
Update disc number:
211589002200
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by cone
Hi, There is a disc update for Comand DVD, you will have MP3 capability.
Update disc number:
211589002200
Thank you very much indeed.

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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Let me guessed.... US customers are still out of luck for the MP3 features
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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Question MP3?

ne1 have an idea about will it be possible to upgrade existing MY04 E-Class COMAND for US customers to read MP3 via software?
ever?
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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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Ok, it looks like the resume issues are isolated to the 1000 song disc. I tried the 750 song disc (without album folders) and it was able to resume playback right where I left off after performing a restart. It also resumed an MP3 CD-R just fine. I also tried a MP3 CD-R with album named folders and it resumed on that one fine too. It still did "load" each disc (a bit shorter when resuming then on a new insert) which I'm guessing is because the system doesn't save the titles of the songs in memory while the car is off but does retain a marker for where it left off.

Unfortunately, the album named folders on the 500 and 750 discs also didn't read properly. For some reason, it still would only "see" songs in the first 42 folders (the first 41 in the case of the 500 disc). Of course, the number of folders on those 2 in total was still a lot (152 in the case of the 750 disc and 120 or so on the 500).
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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rgbyhkr, I reffering to S-Class COMAND.

E-Class MY04 is different from S-Class My04?
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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Re: ...

Originally posted by DMI+RY
rgbyhkr, I reffering to S-Class COMAND.

E-Class MY04 is different from S-Class My04?
The update is only for E class W211 Comand DVD. E class Comand is Harman Becker, S class Comand DVD is Siemens.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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Originally posted by cone
The update is only for E class W211 Comand DVD. E class Comand is Harman Becker, S class Comand DVD is Siemens.
What update?
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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Re: Re: Re: ...

Originally posted by DMI+RY
What update?
Hi, There is a disc update for Comand DVD, you will have MP3 capability.
Update disc number:
211589002200
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: ...

Originally posted by cone
Hi, There is a disc update for Comand DVD, you will have MP3 capability.
Update disc number:
211589002200
The partnbr. refered to here is an internal DC part nbr. and they do not sell this. There is actually no use to give that number to your technician, as this number is used over and over again., and have been in the computer since early last year. Just ask for the latest firmware upgrade for COMAND DVD. (Should be about 10 days old)
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ...

Originally posted by Oslo
The partnbr. refered to here is an internal DC part nbr. and they do not sell this. There is actually no use to give that number to your technician, as this number is used over and over again., and have been in the computer since early last year. Just ask for the latest firmware upgrade for COMAND DVD. (Should be about 10 days old)
A friend of mine who lives in Germany and works in MB, gave me this part number for the latest upgrade version for Comand DVD E class W211
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ...

Originally posted by cone
A friend of mine who lives in Germany and works in MB, gave me this part number for the latest upgrade version for Comand DVD E class W211
Your friend is correct, in a way. The part number has the name "tool" in the database, and is actually the CD used to update software. But since this number is used for every update, it doesn't mean it's the latest version. Hope that clearifies
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ...

Originally posted by Oslo
Your friend is correct, in a way. The part number has the name "tool" in the database, and is actually the CD used to update software. But since this number is used for every update, it doesn't mean it's the latest version. Hope that clearifies
He told me that this version is the latest one, with this update, you can play MP3 CD´s and you have this item in the main audio menu of the Comand DVD
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Old Mar 7, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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Thanks for info
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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Sort of on topic but off....speaking of DVD for the Command and not being able to see the picture...

A driver in NY was cited for watching **** on the DVD system of his MB....apparently it was visible to other drivers as well.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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As far as I know so far, the S-Class and E-Class COMAND have diff. DVD head units, hence different capabilities (regarding MP3 and DVD video features).

Besides that it is probably possible to tweak the system (never heard of successfull result yet).
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by Gunther
Sort of on topic but off....speaking of DVD for the Command and not being able to see the picture...

A driver in NY was cited for watching **** on the DVD system of his MB....apparently it was visible to other drivers as well.
Yeah, don't watch, umm, **** in your car.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by vraa
Yeah, don't watch, umm, **** in your car.


At least when others are watching....

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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ...

Originally posted by Oslo
The partnbr. refered to here is an internal DC part nbr. and they do not sell this. There is actually no use to give that number to your technician, as this number is used over and over again., and have been in the computer since early last year. Just ask for the latest firmware upgrade for COMAND DVD. (Should be about 10 days old)
Has anyone had this upgrade, and does it play Mp3's?

If so is it played directly from the DVD player?

Thanks a lot.

John
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Latest ETA is April, 5 (04)
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Latest ETA is April, 5 (04)
Not April 1st

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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 04:23 AM
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Hi, the beta version I tested has in the main menu a label called MP3 CD, these disc can be played only in the comand, not in CD changer.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 05:08 AM
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Originally posted by cone
Hi, the beta version I tested has in the main menu a label called MP3 CD, these disc can be played only in the comand, not in CD changer.
Thanks very much,

John
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 01:50 AM
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Hey is there a update to MP3 for the 2003 Command fitted in W209 CLK?? Thanks
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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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My dealer knew nothing of this upgrade (surprise, surprise), but stated I could buy a dedicated 'Mercedes-Benz' Mp3 player that would fit in the glovebox and take power from the socket sited in that location.

Unfortunately I did not ask him for any further details, as I am prepared to wait for this upgrade.

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