So, my question is, what parts are required to enable US R171 COMAND to use AUX video

cyberdrakon · 10-05-2006

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...omand-2-a.html
aftermarket, expensive, questionable tech support, requires "TV" button, US stardiagnostic can't program it.

http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...ehiclehub.html
expensive and complex Alpine system

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...ight=aux+video
Stock MBZ video unit, REQUIRES "TV" button, moderately expensive. intended for w211, but some w211 comand system parts can be integrated with r171.

see also here:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...highlight=ipod

Dan says:"There is not really any way to integrate the cam into the COMAND for many reasons the biggest being the US spec head unit does not have a video function so it has no way to receive the feed from the cam."

So, my question is, what parts are required to enable US R171 COMAND to use AUX video?

Thanks,

Edward

**Woolly** · 10-05-2006

Easy Peasy - just fit a European spec COMAND unit

I honestly think for you guys in the States, unfortunately, it's the only way to get the functionality

- unless you swap out the HU for a Pioneer or Alpine, and then if you do, the steeering wheel buttons won't work.

**etyu** · 10-05-2006

Woolly's right, check ebay for availability of EURO spec COMAND unit for the R171, or if you have friends/contacts in Europe.

**-1-** · 10-05-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

Woolly's right, check ebay for availability of EURO spec COMAND unit for the R171, or if you have friends/contacts in Europe.

I check ebay almost everyday for SLK items. It's been months since I've seen one listed. Maybe only two in the last year. Can't say if any were the European version. I search using SLK and not R171. I couldn't imagine anyone using R171 rather than SLK for their listing. Steve at MBenzNL list the European units as being available. Contact him. Personally, I could care less about watching video in the SLK or any car I'm driving. As a passenger, maybe. Rather than go to the expense of replacing a perfectly good HK display, I'd go with a simple 7" display with a built in or add on DVD player.

cyberdrakon · 10-05-2006

Well, i'd like to keep this car lightweight (my last car had about 200 lbs of audio/visual equipment). i just want the video input for front/rear cams, i don't really want to change the electronics in this car too much, and i DEFINETELY don't want to spend as much money on the electronics.

cyberdrakon · 10-05-2006

also, if i use euro spec unit, won't i lose Sirius?

Baron7700 · 10-05-2006

Maybe try contacting a dealer in the UK or something. Theyre english too! Go to MBinternational, and maybe have them order you one and ship it to you across the pond.

DansSlk · 10-06-2006

Unfortunately there really is not much that cam be done about this the problem being that the HU lacks not just the TV button but all the associated hardware.

Not really much you can do to enable the video to a US spec sorry mate the only way i can see would be to replace the thing with an EU setup but yeah you will lose Sirius if you do that so i guess its swings and roundabouts whatever you do really.

Best thing would be an aftermarket LCD for the cams but that would not work with the weight reduction plan but it would be cheaper than swapping head units.

noregret4life · 10-06-2006

Another thing, though i am not 100% sure on this one, but as far as i know the EU Command does not have AV-input. It only allows DVD playback via the drive in the Command itself.

If you are serious about the upgrade, toss the cupholders and set it up "Noregret Customs" style

I doubt the additional weight of the screen and some AV cables exceeds 5-7 lbs total. Will give you 3 AV inputs and a tv tuner if you choose to use it.
Sounds like you know car audio, so imagine a 1/2 din unit, with no addional brain or module to connect.

To balance it out, leave the 5 lb manual at home...

Baron7700 · 10-06-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

toss the cupholders and set it up "Noregret Customs" style

Ya, if you ever seen the setup he has youll love it. I am seriously contemplating doing it. And sweet name nr4l, very creative.

**etyu** · 10-06-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

If you are serious about the upgrade, toss the cupholders and set it up "Noregret Customs" style

x2,

Noregret Custom.

cyberdrakon · 10-06-2006

noregret, i've done a bit of car-modding myself, (my other car has full carputer with full audio, gps, tracking, video, surround sound, limited data-logging, 10.4 inch touch screen, front and rear cams, etcetera), but i really want to take advantage of the COMAND screen...not as much because it's a great screen, but just because everything it displays is so ugly...no 3d mapping, no song & artist titles, no engine data...just plain ugly.

i just think the 'AUX' input should be utilised better.

DansSlk · 10-06-2006

noregret mate 100% correct about the HU no AV in just DVD.

I know what you mean cyberdrakon the COMAND does have lots of wasted space but the only real thing you could do to enable it to show cams would be an EU headunit and a TV tuner that has AV inputs so you could hook up to that and then it would fire the images across the MOST really no other way to integrate into the HU.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	So, my question is, what parts are required to enable US R171 COMAND to use AUX video http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...omand-2-a.html aftermarket, expensive, questionable tech support, requires "TV" button, US stardiagnostic can't program it. http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...ehiclehub.html expensive and complex Alpine system http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...ight=aux+video Stock MBZ video unit, REQUIRES "TV" button, moderately expensive. intended for w211, but some w211 comand system parts can be integrated with r171. see also here: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r171...highlight=ipod Dan says:"There is not really any way to integrate the cam into the COMAND for many reasons the biggest being the US spec head unit does not have a video function so it has no way to receive the feed from the cam." So, my question is, what parts are required to enable US R171 COMAND to use AUX video? Thanks, Edward

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Unfortunately there really is not much that cam be done about this the problem being that the HU lacks not just the TV button but all the associated hardware. Not really much you can do to enable the video to a US spec sorry mate the only way i can see would be to replace the thing with an EU setup but yeah you will lose Sirius if you do that so i guess its swings and roundabouts whatever you do really. Best thing would be an aftermarket LCD for the cams but that would not work with the weight reduction plan but it would be cheaper than swapping head units. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	noregret mate 100% correct about the HU no AV in just DVD. I know what you mean cyberdrakon the COMAND does have lots of wasted space but the only real thing you could do to enable it to show cams would be an EU headunit and a TV tuner that has AV inputs so you could hook up to that and then it would fire the images across the MOST really no other way to integrate into the HU. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Well, i'd like to keep this car lightweight (my last car had about 200 lbs of audio/visual equipment). i just want the video input for front/rear cams, i don't really want to change the electronics in this car too much, and i DEFINETELY don't want to spend as much money on the electronics.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	also, if i use euro spec unit, won't i lose Sirius?

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Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,599 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Maybe try contacting a dealer in the UK or something. Theyre english too! Go to MBinternational, and maybe have them order you one and ship it to you across the pond.

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noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Another thing, though i am not 100% sure on this one, but as far as i know the EU Command does not have AV-input. It only allows DVD playback via the drive in the Command itself. If you are serious about the upgrade, toss the cupholders and set it up "Noregret Customs" style I doubt the additional weight of the screen and some AV cables exceeds 5-7 lbs total. Will give you 3 AV inputs and a tv tuner if you choose to use it. Sounds like you know car audio, so imagine a 1/2 din unit, with no addional brain or module to connect. To balance it out, leave the 5 lb manual at home...

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	noregret, i've done a bit of car-modding myself, (my other car has full carputer with full audio, gps, tracking, video, surround sound, limited data-logging, 10.4 inch touch screen, front and rear cams, etcetera), but i really want to take advantage of the COMAND screen...not as much because it's a great screen, but just because everything it displays is so ugly...no 3d mapping, no song & artist titles, no engine data...just plain ugly. i just think the 'AUX' input should be utilised better.

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