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are you going to install it? what is inexpensive? Where do you live? Use Google. in Phoenix, chain store Best Buy has several choices for under $500 and most include free installation.
Thanks for the info. I had no idea they could do a modern-ish installation.
I struggle with:
Seeing the screen in bright light
No info on Satellite channels
No bluetooth connectivity.
Frankly, I would keep the original if I could connect the phone through Auxiliary or bluetooth. Any ideas out there? Thank you, Chris
350 SL, R230 - 300 SL, R129 - 1964 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe - Porsche 911 Twin Turbo (sold)
If you are struggling with seeing the screen in bright light then go for a "floating screen" which stands outside the dash a little and you can adjust the screen uup and down
Here is a picture of a Pioneer with a floating\adjustable screen. I guess this will not fit the SL R230 but you get what i mean..
I was in a similar position as the OP when buying my SL350. I was looking at aftermarket HUs to get the BT handsfree and audio streaming capabilities but in the end, decided to keep the original system as I understood the amplifier is fed via the optical network and the whole prospect ended up costing more time and money than I deemed it to be worth. Instead, I opted for an add-on solution to provide the BT handsfree and audio streaming with the OEM radio by emulating the CD Changer in the car (even allows you to keep the original CD changer if you want). I bought the Dension but there are other makes/models (e.g. mr12volt) doing same thing. I'd love to be able to give a review of it but unfortunately I got stuck when I realized that I couldn't access the CD changer in my car via the Comand head unit for some reason (see separate thread).
I was in a similar position as the OP when buying my SL350. I was looking at aftermarket HUs to get the BT handsfree and audio streaming capabilities but in the end, decided to keep the original system as I understood the amplifier is fed via the optical network and the whole prospect ended up costing more time and money than I deemed it to be worth. Instead, I opted for an add-on solution to provide the BT handsfree and audio streaming with the OEM radio by emulating the CD Changer in the car (even allows you to keep the original CD changer if you want). I bought the Dension but there are other makes/models (e.g. mr12volt) doing same thing. I'd love to be able to give a review of it but unfortunately I got stuck when I realized that I couldn't access the CD changer in my car via the Comand head unit for some reason (see separate thread).
Just ordered the Denison for mine! I’ll check in once I’ve got it installed and running. Thanks!
Just ordered the Denison for mine! I’ll check in once I’ve got it installed and running. Thanks!
Got my Dension working today and it's working perfectly. Some top tips for future installers:
1. Verify the functionality of your CD Changer prior to installing the Dension. If the CDC is not recognized properly to begin with it's not going to work out well for you.
2. The DIP-switches on the back side of the Dension used to set the functionality of the unit are flimsy and very likely to move when you fiddle around with the unit during installation. Once you set the DIP-switches, put a cover on (piece of plastic or even tape) to make sure the switches aren't altered by mistake.
3. Use the provided MOST extension cable to connect the CDC to the Dension (in case you opted for the dual FOT version) - that way you can disconnect the Dension and restore the optical loop without having to uninstall the entire CDC.
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