Video

mazeka · 08-08-2008

So I got the manual and reading thought is is talks about the ability to play video ..
Is that true ?

**jbanks15** · 08-08-2008

disabled in usa

mazeka · 08-08-2008

Can it be enablled ....

**jbanks15** · 08-08-2008

I stand corrected. US 09s with command per the brochure/manual state that when car is in 'park', will play dvd videos. I tested it and you can play dvd movies while parked. Cool! Thanks Mazeka for noticing that. But it cannot be enabled while driving. European models I understand can be unlocked. do a search.

**UK-C200** · 08-08-2008

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Originally Posted by jbanks15

I stand corrected. US 09s with command per the brochure/manual state that when car is in 'park', will play dvd videos. I tested it and you can play dvd movies while parked. Cool! Thanks Mazeka for noticing that. But it cannot be enabled while driving. European models I understand can be unlocked. do a search.

Nice! In the previous incarnations of COMAND - R171 pre-face lift - the hardware did not have the capability to decode MPEG2 video. If the '09 hardware does, then I'd be willing to bet that the CAN-BUS "fixer" for the European models will work for the US models.....

**jbanks15** · 08-08-2008

i guess we need another guinea pig! oh white rabbit! where are you?

DansSlk · 08-08-2008

The issue with blocking the CAN speed signal with modules is the COMAND is unable to determine road speed so the automatic volume control and the navi dead reckon wont work anymore and it will log a fault code that an inquisitive dealer might try and fix, i wouldn't fancy the state of the warranty when they find the module.

I know i must sound anti-mod in a lot of my posts but video in motion really annoys me, in cars with rear screens I'm totally for it since it keeps the passengers happy but in the SLK its just asking for trouble.

**WhiteRabbit** · 08-08-2008

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Originally Posted by jbanks15

i guess we need another guinea pig! oh white rabbit! where are you?

Sorry can't help this time, no Comand in my ride.

**jbanks15** · 08-08-2008

i do, but i agree with dan. nothing on video i would want to view while i was driving. just nice to know we now can watch while parked. ah, a nice romantic evening, on some mountain overlook, the moon, the wine and the shifter in the way and a movie!!!

**etyu** · 08-08-2008

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Originally Posted by jbanks15

... just nice to know we now can watch while parked. ah, a nice romantic evening, on some mountain overlook, the moon, the wine and the shifter in the way and a movie!!!

Make sure the roof is down so you don't bump your head against it when the evening gets more interesting.

**dsb** · 08-08-2008

It could seriously cause problems if you get into an accident. Imagine having video in motion. The movie is playing for the entertainment of the passenger. You're totally focused on the road but somehow get into an accident. Officer identifies you had video playing placing you at fault. Ouch.

**jbanks15** · 08-08-2008

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Originally Posted by etyu

Make sure the roof is down so you don't bump your head against it when the evening gets more intersting.

True Eddy, Tough getting those footprints off the roof.

DansSlk · 08-08-2008

I'd be more worried about keeping all body parts in the cabin while the roof is in motion to be honest.

mazeka · 08-12-2008

There must be a way to make this work while in motion.
I dont it hase anything with the speed of te car, but the moment you change from park to other gear yat is when it ets disconected,
Any work around ?

DansSlk · 08-12-2008

It works with the speed signal, when the shifter is in the right position the signal is active and it shuts off.

Like i said the only way to get around it is to block information on the CANBUS but that will stop a lot of other functions on the COMAND plus its dangerous and most probably illegal if you where to check the legislation in your area.

08-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
mazeka Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Studio City Vehicle: 09 SLk55 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Video So I got the manual and reading thought is is talks about the ability to play video .. Is that true ?

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	disabled in usa __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	I stand corrected. US 09s with command per the brochure/manual state that when car is in 'park', will play dvd videos. I tested it and you can play dvd movies while parked. Cool! Thanks Mazeka for noticing that. But it cannot be enabled while driving. European models I understand can be unlocked. do a search. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	i guess we need another guinea pig! oh white rabbit! where are you? __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

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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	The issue with blocking the CAN speed signal with modules is the COMAND is unable to determine road speed so the automatic volume control and the navi dead reckon wont work anymore and it will log a fault code that an inquisitive dealer might try and fix, i wouldn't fancy the state of the warranty when they find the module. I know i must sound anti-mod in a lot of my posts but video in motion really annoys me, in cars with rear screens I'm totally for it since it keeps the passengers happy but in the SLK its just asking for trouble. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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mazeka Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Studio City Vehicle: 09 SLk55 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Can it be enablled ....

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	i do, but i agree with dan. nothing on video i would want to view while i was driving. just nice to know we now can watch while parked. ah, a nice romantic evening, on some mountain overlook, the moon, the wine and the shifter in the way and a movie!!! __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	It could seriously cause problems if you get into an accident. Imagine having video in motion. The movie is playing for the entertainment of the passenger. You're totally focused on the road but somehow get into an accident. Officer identifies you had video playing placing you at fault. Ouch. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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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	I'd be more worried about keeping all body parts in the cabin while the roof is in motion to be honest. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-12-2008	#14 (permalink)
mazeka Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Studio City Vehicle: 09 SLk55 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	There must be a way to make this work while in motion. I dont it hase anything with the speed of te car, but the moment you change from park to other gear yat is when it ets disconected, Any work around ?

08-12-2008	#15 (permalink)
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	It works with the speed signal, when the shifter is in the right position the signal is active and it shuts off. Like i said the only way to get around it is to block information on the CANBUS but that will stop a lot of other functions on the COMAND plus its dangerous and most probably illegal if you where to check the legislation in your area. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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