Connects2 CT90-MC04 - Revision history

Pokseva: /* Description */ note about D2B-based widescreen COMANDs

2017-02-05T21:27:44Z

Description: note about D2B-based widescreen COMANDs

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	Not sold anymore, but can be bought from some retailers.		Not sold anymore, but can be bought from some retailers.

	The interface ~~has been tested on~~ [[MOST]] based [[MOST COMAND-APS\|~~COMAND~~]],		The interface is for [[MOST]]-based [[MOST COMAND-APS\|COMANDs]].
	~~but it should fit also~~ on ~~the~~ widescreen [[D2B]] based [[D2B COMAND\|~~COMAND~~]] (''~~confirmation needed~~'').		'''It will [[COMAND_Multimedia_interface\|not work]] on widescreen [[D2B]] based [[D2B COMAND\|COMANDs]].'''

	This interface allows additional video inputs to the original COMAND screen:		This interface allows additional video inputs to the original COMAND screen:

Pokseva at 20:12, 5 December 2016

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

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	\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_install_16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Leave the RGB cable outside to connect to the interface.]]		\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_install_16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Leave the RGB cable outside to connect to the interface.]]
	\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_cable_installation.jpg\|thumb\|none\|To pull the RGB cable through the hole in COMAND case the wires must be disconnected from the connector.]]		\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_cable_installation.jpg\|thumb\|none\|To pull the RGB cable through the hole in COMAND case the wires must be disconnected from the connector.]]

	\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_install_17.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Reassembled head unit.]]		\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_install_17.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Reassembled head unit.]]

	\|}		\|}

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	* SEL+/SEL-: Move between main menu and sub menu.		* SEL+/SEL-: Move between main menu and sub menu.
	* CON+/CON-: Select menu and change picture values.		* CON+/CON-: Select menu and change picture values.


	== Audio ==		== Audio ==

Pokseva: reference to video interface and rear view camera installation page

2016-11-05T10:26:45Z

reference to video interface and rear view camera installation page

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	Video input interface for Mercedes S-Class W220 2004-2005 / CL-Class C216 2006- by Connects2.		[[COMAND_Multimedia_interface\|Video input interface]] for Mercedes S-Class W220 2004-2005 / CL-Class C216 2006 by Connects2. Useful for [[rear view camera]] installation.
	[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|none]]		[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|none]]

Pokseva: power source

2015-12-26T20:06:35Z

power source

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	~~'''Video input interface for Mercedes S-Class W220 2004-2005 / CL-Class C216 2006- by Connects2.'''~~		== Description ==

			Video input interface for Mercedes S-Class W220 2004-2005 / CL-Class C216 2006- by Connects2.
	[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|none]]		[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|none]]

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	but it should fit also on the widescreen [[D2B]] based [[D2B COMAND\|COMAND]] (''confirmation needed'').		but it should fit also on the widescreen [[D2B]] based [[D2B COMAND\|COMAND]] (''confirmation needed'').

	This interface allows additional video inputs to the original COMAND screen;		This interface allows additional video inputs to the original COMAND screen:
	2 ~~Video~~ inputs ~~/ Automatically~~ switchable camera input / RGB Navigation input.		* 2 video inputs;
			* automatically switchable (rear) camera input;
			* RGB Navigation input.

	There are also 2 video outputs and an audio output.		There are also 2 video outputs and an audio output.
	Selection can be made by infra-red remote control or by the NAV button in the ~~vehicle~~.
			Selection can be made by infra-red remote control or by the NAV button on the COMAND.
	The Remote control can also be used to adjust the picture via an on screen menu.		The Remote control can also be used to adjust the picture via an on screen menu.
	If a camera and reverse signal wire are connected it will automatically switch when the vehicle is put into reverse gear.		If a camera and reverse signal wire are connected it will automatically switch when the vehicle is put into reverse gear.

	The interface works by hijacking connector that goes to COMAND LCD screen and COMAND left button panel.		The interface works by hijacking the connector that goes to COMAND LCD screen and COMAND left button panel.
	The RGB connector box converts analog composite video signal to digital signal used by COMAND LCD screen.		The RGB connector box converts analog composite video signal to digital signal used by COMAND LCD screen.

	The head unit shown in the installation instructions is taken from a 2006 Mercedes S-Class W220 LHD.		The head unit shown in the installation instructions is taken from a 2006 Mercedes S-Class W220 LHD.
	The modification of the ~~monitor~~ unit will be similar in the CL-Class.		The modification of the head unit will be similar in the CL-Class.

	During the installation it is advised that the keys are removed from the ignition, until all		During the installation it is advised that the keys are removed from the ignition, until all
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	With all connections made, securely mount the interface module and head unit back into the vehicle.		With all connections made, securely mount the interface module and head unit back into the vehicle.

			=== Power source ===
			The interface consumes around 190mA of current, therefore, it should not be left connected directly to the battery.
			It is safe to connect the interface to ignition wire (e.g., cigarette lighter wire) since if not connected to power source,
			the COMAND will work in pass-through mode acting as if multimedia interface is not installed.

	== Operation ==		== Operation ==

Pokseva: general

2015-12-26T19:44:49Z

general

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	~~See page 69 on http://issuu.com/talkaudio/docs/connects2_catalogue_2009__all_products_~~

	[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|~~600px~~\|~~center~~]]		'''Video input interface for Mercedes S-Class W220 2004-2005 / CL-Class C216 2006- by Connects2.'''

			[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|none]]

			Price: EUR 120.

			Produced by Connects2 in 2009 (see [http://issuu.com/talkaudio/docs/connects2_catalogue_2009__all_products_ page 69]).
			Not sold anymore, but can be bought from some retailers.

			The interface has been tested on [[MOST]] based [[MOST COMAND-APS\|COMAND]],
			but it should fit also on the widescreen [[D2B]] based [[D2B COMAND\|COMAND]] (''confirmation needed'').

	~~Video input interface for Mercedes S-Class W220 '04-'05 / CL-Class C216 '06>.~~
	This interface allows additional video inputs to the original COMAND screen;		This interface allows additional video inputs to the original COMAND screen;
	2 Video inputs / Automatically switchable camera input / RGB Navigation input.		2 Video inputs / Automatically switchable camera input / RGB Navigation input.
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	The Remote control can also be used to adjust the picture via an on screen menu.		The Remote control can also be used to adjust the picture via an on screen menu.
	If a camera and reverse signal wire are connected it will automatically switch when the vehicle is put into reverse gear.		If a camera and reverse signal wire are connected it will automatically switch when the vehicle is put into reverse gear.

			The interface works by hijacking connector that goes to COMAND LCD screen and COMAND left button panel.
			The RGB connector box converts analog composite video signal to digital signal used by COMAND LCD screen.

	The head unit shown in the installation instructions is taken from a 2006 Mercedes S-Class W220 LHD.		The head unit shown in the installation instructions is taken from a 2006 Mercedes S-Class W220 LHD.
	The modification of the monitor unit will be similar in the CL-Class.		The modification of the monitor unit will be similar in the CL-Class.

	During the installation it is advised that the keys are removed from the ignition, until all		During the installation it is advised that the keys are removed from the ignition, until all
	components are reconnected.		components are reconnected.
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	== Installation ==		== Installation ==

			Remove the COMAND from the vehicle using [[MOST_COMAND-APS#COMAND_Removal\|COMAND removal]] instructions.

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Pokseva: Installation

2015-12-26T19:24:17Z

Installation

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 == Interface Connections ==
 [[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Interface_Connections.jpg|600px|none]]
 == Audio ==

Pokseva: General description

2015-12-25T13:51:29Z

General description

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 [[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG|600px|center]]
 == Kit Contents ==
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 == Audio ==
-To input the audio an FM transmitter or modulator will be required.
+The kit supports video input only. To input the audio an FM transmitter or modulator will be required.
 The interface will act as an audio switch.
 The output will repeat AV1 or AV2, depending on which picture is selected.

Pokseva: Audio

2015-12-25T13:32:20Z

Audio

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	\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Remote_Control.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Remote Control]]		\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Remote_Control.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Remote Control]]
	\|}		\|}

			== Interface Connections ==
			[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Interface_Connections.jpg\|600px\|none]]

			== Audio ==
			To input the audio an FM transmitter or modulator will be required.
			The interface will act as an audio switch.
			The output will repeat AV1 or AV2, depending on which picture is selected.

Pokseva: Kit Contents

2015-12-25T13:14:46Z

Kit Contents

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	[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|600px\|center]]		[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|600px\|center]]


			== Kit Contents ==

			{\|
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_Converter.jpg\|thumb\|none\|RGB Converter]]
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Two_PCBs.jpg\|thumb\|none\|2 PCBs]]
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Power_Cable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Power Cable]]
			\|}
			{\|
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_Output.jpg\|thumb\|none\|RGB Output]]
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_RGB_Cable.jpg\|thumb\|none\|RGB Cable]]
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_AV_In_Out.jpg\|thumb\|none\|AV In/Out]]
			\|}
			{\|
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Three_Flat_Cables.jpg\|thumb\|none\|3 Flat Cables]]
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Infra-Red_Receiver.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Infra-Red Receiver]]
			\|[[File:W220_CT90-MC04_Remote_Control.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Remote Control]]
			\|}

Ricebubbles: Added info on Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface

2015-12-08T02:42:39Z

Added info on Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface

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	~~The media interface has been discontinued by Connects2 and cannot be found~~ on Connects2 ~~home page. However, some devices can be bought from some retailers~~.		See page 69 on http://issuu.com/talkaudio/docs/connects2_catalogue_2009__all_products_

			[[File:W220 Connects2 CT90-MC04 Multimedia Interface.JPG\|600px\|center]]