Video mode, function - GF82.85-P-2040FQ

MODEL 218 with CODE 512 (COMAND APS with DVD changer) 

MODEL 218 with CODE 526 (COMAND with single DVD drive (without navigation)) 

MODEL 218 with CODE 527 (COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation)) 

MODEL 218 with CODE 528 (COMAND with DVD changer) 

MODEL 218 with CODE 531 (COMAND APS) 

Function requirements for video operation in general 

• Status circuit 30g ON
• Transport mode not active
• A video DVD is inserted into the DVD/CD magazine of the COMAND controller unit (A40/3)

Video mode, general 

The DVD drive of the COMAND controller unit supports playback of video DVDs. Here, the video image is shown on the Audio/COMAND display (A40/8) after the "Video" menu and the "DVD Video" submenu have been activated.

The system can be operated using the:

• Audio/COMAND control panel (A40/9)
• Operating panels on the COMAND controller unit

Function sequence for video mode 

The picture signals are transmitted via a separate video line within the COMAND controller unit. The COMAND controller unit transmits the video data to the audio/COMAND display via a low voltage differential signal (LVDS) line.

In vehicles without CODE 810 (Sound system) and CODE 811 (Advanced sound system) the audio is output by the COMAND controller unit via the speaker system.

In vehicles with CODE 810 (Sound system) or CODE 811 (Advanced sound system), the audio signals are forwarded via the Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) to the sound system amplifier control unit (N40/3), where they are amplified and output via the speaker system.

More detailed information on the speaker system is available in the "Speaker output function" information.

The video DVD function is only available for a stationary vehicle. Only acoustic playback is active while driving for safety reasons, and a warning appears on the audio/COMAND display.

Overview of system components, telematics	MODEL 218 as of model year 2013 with CODE 512 (COMAND APS with DVD changer) MODEL 218 as of model year 2013 with CODE 526 (COMAND with single DVD drive (without navigation)) MODEL 218 as of model year 2013 with CODE 527 (COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation)) MODEL 218 as of model year 2013 with CODE 528 (COMAND with DVD changer) MODEL 218 as of model year 2015 with CODE 531 (COMAND APS)	GF82.85-P-9999FQA
	MODEL 218 up to model year 2013 with CODE 512 (COMAND APS with DVD changer) MODEL 218 up to model year 2013 with CODE 526 (COMAND with single DVD drive (without navigation)) MODEL 218 up to model year 2013 with CODE 527 (COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation)) MODEL 218 up to model year 2013 with CODE 528 (COMAND with DVD changer)	GF82.85-P-9999FQ