Playing MP3s
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Playing MP3s
I don't suppose the COMAND in the E55 can play MP3s? It must be able to decode MPEG, so it seems that it should be trivial for it to play MP3s.
If not, are there any good solutions for having MP3 capability added to the car, which don't involve butchering the car in any way?
If not, are there any good solutions for having MP3 capability added to the car, which don't involve butchering the car in any way?
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Nope, the E55 cannot natively play MP3s. But on the 04's there is an AUX jack in the glovebox so you can use an MP3 player. I've been using my iPod since the day I got my E55.
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Ok, I'm no expert, but it is my understanding that a DVD is encoded using MPEG-2. Therefore I guess that COMAND must be able to decode MPEG-2 in order to play a movie, and so it should be no big deal to go the extra mile and decode MP3.
I am happy to be corrected, however.
I am happy to be corrected, however.
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Originally posted by FourBore
Ok, I'm no expert, but it is my understanding that a DVD is encoded using MPEG-2. Therefore I guess that COMAND must be able to decode MPEG-2 in order to play a movie, and so it should be no big deal to go the extra mile and decode MP3.
I am happy to be corrected, however.
Ok, I'm no expert, but it is my understanding that a DVD is encoded using MPEG-2. Therefore I guess that COMAND must be able to decode MPEG-2 in order to play a movie, and so it should be no big deal to go the extra mile and decode MP3.
I am happy to be corrected, however.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...mp3#post565762
For reference, the new nav systems in US and Euro W220s and W215s do support MP3 CD playback support.
Last edited by rgbyhkr; Jan 23, 2004 at 11:42 AM.
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I don't know, I think it has to do with the Nav ready Command module for 2004. If your car has the big screen then I'm pretty sure it has an AUX in. One way to check is to press the AUDIO button and see if AUX is an option on the soft buttons. Here is a pic from my car.
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I just ordered the E55 in tectite grey but haven't seen any pictures or one in person. Do you have any you can share? Are you happy with the color? Thanks!
Originally posted by jefrose55
norb, where in the glove box is the aux connection?
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norb, where in the glove box is the aux connection?
Jeff
04 E55 tectite grey/charcol
02 M3 conv. grey/black
03 Honda element
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I just ordered the E55 in tectite grey but haven't seen any pictures or one in person. Do you have any you can share? Are you happy with the color? Thanks!
I just ordered the E55 in tectite grey but haven't seen any pictures or one in person. Do you have any you can share? Are you happy with the color? Thanks!
