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symbol in front of the name or phone number.
Storing a phone number which has not
yet been stored
Introduction
For incoming calls from a person who is not in the address book, COMAND displays the phone number in the call list. You can save this entry.
Storing as a new entry in the address book
X Open a call list and select an entry
(Y page 213).
X Select Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Save Number and press W to
confirm.
X Select New Entry and press W to confirm.
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X Select a category for the phone, e.g.
Cellular Phone Number, and press W to confirm.
X Select Next (save) and press W to
confirm. COMAND stores the data if there are fewer than five numbers assigned to the entry you are searching for.
You will see a message to this effect.
If five numbers are stored for the entry you are searching for, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to overwrite one of the existing numbers.
X Select Yes or No and press W to confirm. If you select Yes, a selection list with the five existing numbers appears. If you select No, the process is canceled.
X Select the number to be overwritten in the list by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. COMAND overwrites the selected number with the new data.
: Data fields for surname, first name and
company
; Number category
= Telephone category
? Data field for the telephone number, filled
in automatically
A Two-line character bar
X Proceed as described under "Entering
characters" in the "Entering characters in the address and phone books" section (Y page 136).
Adding a phone number to an address
book entry
X Open a call list and select an entry
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(Y page 213).
X Select Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Save Number and press W to
confirm.
X Select Add and press W to confirm.
The search menu for address book entries appears.
X Search for the desired entry (Y page 209). X Press W when you have finished searching.
X Select a category for the number, e.g.
Home, and press W to confirm.
Radio mode
General information
i Portable electronic devices in the vehicle
may seriously impair radio reception.
Switching to radio mode
Option 1
X Press R the function button.The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband.
Option 2
X Select Audio in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If radio mode was the last mode selected, it will now be active.
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If another audio mode is switched on, you can now switch to radio mode in the audio menu.
D Preset functions
E Radio functions
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
Switching wavebands
controller and pressing W to confirm. The audio menu appears.
X Select FM, AM or WB in the radio display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Waveband submenu is opened.
Example display: audio menu : Current audio operating mode
; Main function bar
= Audio menu
X Select FM/AM radio by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
1 The waveband submenu (the # dot
shows the waveband currently set)
X Select a waveband and press W to confirm. You will hear the last station played on the selected waveband.
Selecting a station
Selecting a station using the station
search function X Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display/selection window in the radio display is active. Station search scans up or down and stops at the next station found.
Example display, FM radio : Display window with station settings
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
; Frequency of the selected station
menu.
= Name of the selected station
X Press 9 or : briefly.
? Display bar for frequency setting
A Sound settings
B Waveband
C Station information
Selecting stations via the station presets
X Quick setting: press a number key, e.g.
l.
X Directly in the station presets: select
Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
or X Press W the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active. The station preset memory appears. The # dot indicates under which preset the currently selected station is stored.
X Select a station by turning cVd and
pressing W to confirm or press a number key, e.g. l.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press 9 or : briefly.
Selecting stations by entering the
frequency manually X Option 1: press the Ä button.
X Option 2: select Radio in the radio display
by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Enter Frequency and press W to
confirm. Irrespective of the option chosen, an input menu will appear.
X Enter a frequency using the number keys.
COMAND tunes in to the frequency entered.
Waveband
Frequency
AM (MF)
FM (VHF)
530 – 1700 kHz
87.7 – 107.9 MHz
WB (Weather Band) Weather report
channels
i You can only enter currently permitted
numbers.
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i If you enter a frequency in the FM or AM wavebands which is outside the frequency range, COMAND tunes in to the next lower frequency.
Storing stations
Storing stations manually
There are twenty presets available for the FM and AM wavebands.
X Quick save: press and hold a number key,
e.g. l, until you hear a tone. The station is stored.
X Directly in the station presets: press W the COMAND controller when the display/ selection window is active.
or X Select Presets by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. In both cases, the station presets appear. The # dot indicates under which preset the currently selected station is stored.
Example display: station presets
X Select a preset by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press and hold W until you hear a tone. The station is stored under the preset.
Storing stations automatically
This function automatically stores stations with adequate reception under the presets. The search starts at the lowest frequency. COMAND stores any stations found,
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beginning with preset 1. The storing process ends once the highest frequency has been reached or once ten stations have been found. Any stations stored manually under the presets will be lost. COMAND may not occupy all memory slots when storing. X Option 1: press W the COMAND controller
when the display/selection window is active. The station preset memory appears.
X Option 2: select Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The station preset memory appears.
X Irrespective of the option, select
Autostore and press W to confirm. In both cases, COMAND searches for stations that can be received. You will see a message to this effect. The available stations are automatically stored in the preset positions.
X To cancel storing: select Cancel and
press W to confirm.
Weather Band
Switching on X Select the currently set waveband FM or AM by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select WB from the menu and press W to
confirm.
: Display window with the channel setting
; Currently received channel
= Channel list
? Weather Band switched on
A Sound settings
Searching for a channel X Quick select: turn cVd or slide XVY the
COMAND controller while the display/ selection window is active. Channel search scans up or down and stops at the next channel found.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press 9 or :.
Selecting a channel from the channel list X Select Channel by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The channel list appears.
X Select a channel by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
or
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purpose of the information depend on the HD Radio station.
X Press a number key on the telephone
keypad, e.g. 4, at any time.
HD Radio
Important notes
Displaying station information
This function is only available for analog FM and digital AM/FM programs (HD Radio).
Information relevant to the current station is shown below the main function bar.
X Select Radio in the radio display by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Show Station Info by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Depending on the previous status, switch Show Station Info on O or off ª.
Displaying program information
This function is only available for analog FM and digital AM/FM programs (HD Radio).
Information relevant to the current station is shown in the display window.
X Select Info in the radio display by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Information on the currently selected station is displayed. The contents and
The "HD Radio" section provides detailed information on the following:
Rspecial functions available exclusively for HD Radio when compared with analog AM and FM radio
Rselecting an HD Radio station
Rdisplaying program information
i Optional HD Radio equipment is required
to make use of the HD Radio functions described here. Registration is not required.
i HD Radio functions offer:
Rdigital transmission on the same
wavebands as analog AM/FM. The analog AM/FM stations remain in the same position when selecting a station.
Rthe ability to broadcast several program streams over a single AM/FM frequency (e.g. HD1, HD2 etc.)
Rclear, interference free reception
Ron FM stations: CD quality sound; on AM stations: analog FM station sound quality
Ra wide range of data services, text-based
information – name of artist, name of song etc. – on the display.
For further information on HD Radio, visit http://www.hdradio.com.
i Please note that sub-programs and
program information shown in the illustrations are dependent on the program broadcast by the respective radio station. The program contents may vary. The sub- programs and programs shown in the illustrations in this manual may therefore differ from the sub-programs and programs broadcast by radio stations.
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Switching on HD Radio
HD Radio display
i As HD Radio stations are broadcast in the AM/FM wavebands, operating HD Radio is very similar to operating analog AM/FM radio. This section describes only those functions that differ from standard FM radio functions.
Operating analog FM/AM radio is described in the "Radio" section (Y page 215).
You can deactivate HD Radio for the selected frequency in the radio submenu.
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select FM/AM Radio by sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The audio menu appears.
X Select Radio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm. HD Radio is deactivated if the c check box is empty.
You hear the analog program of this frequency.
As soon as you change to another HD Radio frequency, the HD Radio is reactivated.
1 Display/selection window with frequency
display
2 Preset number
3 Name of the selected station with HD icon
and program number
4 Station frequency
5 Sound settings
6 FM, AM or WB radio
7 Program information
8 Station presets
9 Radio functions
Switching wavebands
See "Switching wavebands" in the radio mode section (Y page 216).
Selecting a station
You can select an HD Radio station in the same way as selecting a standard FM radio station. After setting an HD Radio frequency, you will briefly hear the analog station until the digital data has been decoded. You will then be listening to digital radio and be able to switch to a sub-program (-HD2).
See "Selecting stations" in the Radio mode section (Y page 216).
Storing stations
See "Storing stations" in the Radio mode section (Y page 217).
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Displaying program information
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressing W to confirm. The audio menu appears.
X Select HD Radio by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Info in the HD Radio display by sliding ZV the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Information on the currently selected station is displayed. The contents and purpose of the information depend on the HD Radio station.
of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation may also be impaired in certain locations (e.g. tunnels, multi-storey car parks or within as well as close to buildings).
i SIRIUS XM Radio offers more than 130
digital-quality radio channels providing 100% commercial-free music, sport, news and entertainment.
SIRIUS XM Radio employs a fleet of high- performance satellites to broadcast around the clock throughout the USA and Canada.
The satellite radio program is available for a monthly fee. Details are available from the SIRIUS XM Service Center and at http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com (Canada).
Satellite radio
Important notes
This section provides detailed information on the following topics:
Rselecting a channel and program category
Rmemory functions
Rsound settings
i The satellite radio mode described below requires optionally available satellite radio equipment and registration with a satellite radio provider.
i Note that the categories and channels shown in the illustrations depend on the program content offered by the provider. The program contents may vary. The illustrations and descriptions in these operating instructions may therefore differ from the channels and categories offered by the provider.
Satellite radio mode may be temporarily unavailable or interrupted for a variety of reasons. These reasons include environmental or topographical conditions as well as other issues beyond the control
Registering satellite radio
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. X Select Sat. Radio and press W to
confirm.
Service information screen 1 Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
2 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver
X Call the phone number of your satellite
radio provider shown on the screen.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS XM Radio website at http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
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http://www.siriuscanada.com (Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow the instructions of the service staff. The activation process may take up to ten minutes. If the activation is completed successfully, the No Service message appears in the display, followed by the satellite radio main menu.
i If registration is not included when
purchasing the system, your credit card details will be required to activate your account.
If the satellite receiver is not installed or is not installed correctly, the Device not available message will appear.
Once COMAND receives the signal, the satellite radio display appears. The station last selected is played.
Satellite radio main menu 1 Satellite radio main display
2 Preset
3 Channel name
Switching on satellite radio mode
4 Selected category/channel number
5 Sound settings
6 Category list
7 Channel information (in brief)
8 Channel information (in detail)
9 Channel preset list
a SatRadio menu
Channel information 7 can be viewed in detail (Y page 224).
Changing the category
Satellite radio stations are sorted into various categories. You can choose between the different categories, such as news/talk shows, sports or country, if they are available. The category list is sorted alphabetically.
Notes
Important notes on registration, see "Registering satellite radio" (Y page 221).
Switching on satellite radio mode X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If satellite radio mode was the last mode selected, it will now be active.
If another audio mode is switched on, you can now switch to satellite radio mode in the audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and pressing W to confirm. The audio menu appears.
X Select Sat. Radio and press W to
confirm. The No Service message appears when starting up or if no signal is being received.
If the satellite receiver is not installed or is not installed correctly, the Device not available message will appear.
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Selecting a category
Option 2
X To call up the category list: select
Category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The category list appears.
X To select a category: select a category by turning cVd the COMAND controller and pressing W to confirm. The category selected is shown in the display. You hear the station last selected for this category. The All Channels category is at the top of the category list. This category is sorted by channel number and allows you to browse all available channels.
Selecting a channel
Channel search X Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND controller while the display/selection window in the SatRadio display is active. COMAND searches in both directions (ascending and descending) and stops at the next channel found in the selected category.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press and hold 9 or :.
SatRadio menu X Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The SatRadio menu appears.
Entering channel numbers directly
Option 1
X Press the Ä button. An input menu appears.
X Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Enter Channel and press W to
confirm. An input menu appears.
X To enter a channel: irrespective of the option, press the corresponding number keys on the control panel one after the other. COMAND sets the selected channel.
i You can only select currently permitted
digits.
Selecting a channel from the SatRadio
channel list X Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Channel List and press W to
confirm. The channel list appears.
X Select a channel by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Memory functions
Storing channels i There are ten presets available.
X Press W the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
or X Select Presets in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. In both cases, the channel presets appear. The R dot in front of a preset position indicates that the currently selected channel is stored there.
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X Select a preset by turning cVd the
Using the multifunction steering wheel
COMAND controller and press and hold W until you hear atone.
or
X Press and hold a number button, e.g. 4,
until you hear a tone. The channel is stored under the preset.
Storing channels automatically
This function automatically stores channels with adequate reception in the preset memory. Channels stored manually in the preset memory will be overwritten. X Option 1: press W the COMAND controller
when the display/selection window is active.
X Select Autostore in the presets by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Option 2: select Presets in the submenu
bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press 9 or : briefly.
Displaying information X Select Info in the submenu bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Information on the currently received program is displayed.
X To return to the SatRadio main display:
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
Displaying service information
The provider's customer service center is available by phone at any time to answer any general questions or questions on the versions available.
X Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Service and press W to confirm.
X Select Autostore and press W to confirm.
The provider's details appear.
In both cases, COMAND searches for channels that can be received. You will see a message to this effect. The available channels are automatically stored in the preset positions.
X To cancel storing: select Cancel and
press W to confirm.
Selecting a channel from the preset list
X To call up the channel list: select
Presets by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The channel preset list appears.
X To return to the SatRadio main display:
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
Channel list updates
When receiving a new channel list, the display shows the Updating channel... message.
The station last selected is switched to mute until the update has been completed. Satellite radio mode is not available during this process.
Once the update has been completed, the satellite radio main menu appears. The station last selected is played.
X To set a channel: select a preset by
Sound settings
turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
You will find details on the sound settings in the "At a glance" section (Y page 139).
or
X Press a number key, e.g. 4.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Important safety notes
G WARNING COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser product. You must not open the casing. If you open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or damaged, there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation. This may damage your eyes, or those of others.
COMAND does not contain any parts that can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, all maintenance work must be carried out by qualified aftersales technicians.
G WARNING Only when the vehicle is stationary should you:
Rload a disc
Reject a disc
There is a risk of being distracted from the road and traffic conditions if this is done while the vehicle is in motion.
Inserting/ejecting CDs/DVDs
DVD changer
The DVD changer has a fixed magazine with six trays.
Magazine tray status =:
RIndicator lamp off: magazine tray is empty.
RIndicator lamp constantly lit: magazine tray
is loaded.
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X To load a single magazine tray: press
respective button =.
X Remove any CD/DVD which may be in
slot :.
X Wait until the indicator lamp for button =
which has been pressed flashes quickly.
X Insert the CD/DVD to be loaded into
slot :. If the CD/DVD has been inserted properly and it is a permissible type, the last CD/ DVD loaded will be played.
X To load all six magazine trays: press
button ;. The DVD changer checks the load status of all magazine trays and switches to the first empty tray.
X Wait until the indicator lamp for the
respective button flashes quickly.
X Insert a disc into slot :.
The DVD changer switches to the next empty magazine tray.
X Repeat the last two steps until all trays are
loaded. If the CD/DVD has been inserted properly and it is a permissible type, the last CD/ DVD loaded will be played.
i If you remove one disc while playing
another disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback. Playback continues once the disc has been removed.
X To remove a disc: press respective button
=.
X Remove the CD/DVD from slot :. If the CD/DVD is not removed from slot :, it will be automatically drawn in again after ashort while.
X To remove all discs: press button ?.
The DVD changer ejects the CD/DVD from the tray currently in use.
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X Remove the CD/DVD from slot :.
The DVD changer switches to the next loaded magazine tray and ejects the CD/ DVD.
X Repeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
Loading and removing SD cards
i Not all SD memory cards are designed for the temperatures which may be reached in the vehicle.
Due to the wide range of SD cards available on the market, Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee playback for all brands of SD memory card.
X To load an SD card: press the SD card into
slot :. The tapered side must point towards the right. If the SD card contains MP3 tracks, COMAND will play them back.
X To remove the SD card: press the SD card
into slot : as far as it will go and then release it again.
X Pull out the card.
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Option 1
X Insert a CD/DVD (Y page 225) or an SD
card (Y page 226) or connect a USB device (Y page 238). COMAND loads the medium inserted and starts to play it.
Option 2
X Press the R function button once ortwice.
X Select an audio medium from the media list
(Y page 228).
Option 3
X Select Audio in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The last active audio source is now activated.
If another audio source is switched on, you can now switch to disc mode in the audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The audio menu appears.
X Select Disc, Memory Card, MUSIC
REGISTER, Media Interface or USB and press W to confirm. This switches to the desired audio source.
X Select an audio medium from the media list
(Y page 228).
Example display: audio CD mode
: Disc type
; Track number
= Disc number
? Disc name (only if stored on the disc)
A Track name (only if stored on the disc)
B Track time
C Graphic time and track display
Example display: MP3 mode
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D Sound settings
E Current playback option
F Media selection
G Music search
H Recording (saving) music
I CD functions
Example display: audio DVD mode
: Disc type
; Track name
= Disc number
? Disc name (only if stored on the disc)
A Track time
B Graphic time and track display
C Sound settings
D Current playback option
E Media selection
F Music search
G Stop function
H Pause function
I Audio DVD mode
: Disc type
; Disc number
= File or track name (ID3 tags)
? Disc or directory name
A Current playback option
B Track time
C Graphic time and track display
D Sound settings
E Media selection
F Music search
G Artist (ID3 tags)
H MP3 functions
Pause function
In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
X To pause playback: briefly press the
8 button on the multifunction steering wheel.
X To continue playback: briefly press the
8 button on the multifunction steering wheel again.
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Only in audio DVD mode
Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discs
X To pause playback: switch on audio DVD
mode (Y page 226).
X Select Ë by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì.
X To continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm. Playback continues from the point where it was interrupted. TheÌ display changes to Ë.
Stop function
This function is only available in audio DVD mode.
X Switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 226). X To interrupt playback: select É by
sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The Ë display changes to Ì. É remains highlighted.
X To continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm. Playback continues from the point where it was interrupted.
X To stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select É again and press W to confirm.
or X Select É and confirm by pressing W
twice in rapid succession. Ì is highlighted.
X To restart playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm. Playback starts at the beginning of the DVD.
Selecting via the media list
X In CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode: select
Media by sliding VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The media list appears. The # dot indicates the currently selected medium.
Media list
The media list shows the discs currently available.
Media list (when equipped with a DVD
changer)
Magazine trays, positions 1 to 6: readable data media are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3
DVDs, audio DVDs and video DVDs.Memory card, position 7
MUSIC REGISTER, position 8
Media Interface, position 9
USB, position 10
i If a disc cannot be read, an entry appears
after the display in the magazine tray.
Equipped with a single DVD drive
DVD drive, position 1: readable data media are audio CDs, MP3 CDs or MP3 DVDs, audio DVDs and video DVDs.
Memory card, position 2
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MUSIC REGISTER, position 3
Media Interface, position 4
USB, position 5
X Select the data medium by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
i If you select a video DVD, the system
switches to video DVD mode (Y page 245).
Selecting by track list X In audio mode, select Search by sliding
VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Current Track List.
or X Press W the COMAND controller in audio mode when the display/selection window is active.
X Select Current Track List by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
Selecting a track using the number
X Select the track by turning cVd and press
keypad X Press a number button, e.g.n, when the
display/selection window is active. The medium at the corresponding position in the media list is loaded and then played.
Selects a track
Selecting by skipping to a track
X To skip forwards or back to a track: slide XVY or turn cVd the COMAND controller when the display/selection window is active. The skip forward function skips to the next track.
Skipping backwards restarts the current track (if it has been playing for more than 8 seconds) or starts the previous track (if the current track has only been playing for a shorter time). If you activate the Medium Mix or Track List Mix playback option (MP3 mode only), the track order is random.
X On the multifunction steering wheel:
switch COMAND to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode (Y page 226).
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press the 9 or : button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
W to confirm.
i In MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks
in alphabetical order.
X On the multifunction steering wheel:
switch COMAND to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode (Y page 226).
X Press = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
X Press and hold the 9 or : button until the desired track has been reached.
If you hold down 9 or :, the system runs through the list more quickly. Not all audio drives or data carriers support this function.
If track information is stored on the audio drive or data storage device, the multifunction display shows the number and name of the track.
Selecting a track using the number
keypad X Press the Ä button on the number
keypad. A numerical entry field appears. The number of positions offered corresponds to the number of tracks on the CD/DVD. Only numbers that correspond to a track number on the CD/DVD can be entered.
X Enter the desired track number using the
number keys.
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Fast forward/rewind
X While the display/selection window is
active, slide XVY and hold the COMAND controller until the desired position has been reached.
Music search
You can use the following characteristics to search music:
RKeyword search
RPlaylist
RArtists
RAlbums
RTracks
RGenres
RYear
X In audio mode, select Search by sliding
VÆ or turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. A selection list appears.
X Select the desired characteristic by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
For the search, the media inserted is scanned and the music track data is stored in a COMAND database. A medium that has already been scanned is not scanned again if another search is carried out. The scanning process may take some time for media with a large capacity. The search can be carried out after the scanning process is finished.
Selecting a folder
This function is only available in MP3 mode.
X Switch on MP3 mode (Y page 226). X Select Search by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Folder by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. You will see the tracks in the folder.
X Select a track by turning cVd and press
W to confirm. The track is played and the corresponding folder is now the active folder.
Copying music files from audio CDs to
the hard disk
Audio files can be copied from CD to COMAND's hard disk. X Select Audio by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Switch on CD/audio DVD or MP3 mode
(Y page 226).
X Select a medium (Y page 228).
The audio CD is played.
X To copy all music tracks: select REC by sliding VÆ and turning cVd and confirm with W.
: Audio source
; Destination
= Total length of all tracks from the audio
source
? Title selection
A To start the copying process
B Name of the copied data
C Cancel procedure without copying files
D Media position in the media list
X Select START by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd and confirm with W. All music tracks from the audio CD are copied to COMAND's MUSIC REGISTER as MP3 files.
X To copy individual music tracks: select Track Select. by sliding VÆ and turning cVd and confirm with W. The track list appears.
X Select individual tracks by turning cVd
and confirm with W.
X Select START by turning cVd and confirm
with W. The selected music tracks from the audio CD are copied to COMAND's MUSIC REGISTER as MP3 files.
If the audio CD contains CD text or Gracenote® data, this will be used for naming when the tracks are copied. The data is then copied to the MUSIC REGISTER in the following structure: artist/album/track. The copied titles can then be selected and played using the music search in the MUSIC REGISTER.
X To delete music files:(Y page 237).
Gracenote Media Database
Introduction
This function is only available in audio CD mode.
There is a version of the music recognition software from Gracenote®, Emeryville, California, USA on the hard disk. You will recognize this by the logo which can be seen in the bottom right-hand corner of certain audio displays.
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Many audio CDs contain CD text. COMAND uses the information contained therein to display the artist, album and track name.
If the audio CD does not contain any CD text information, COMAND can use the Gracenote Media Database to identify unknown audio tracks when running in audio CD mode. This is only possible if the relevant information is saved in the Gracenote Media Database and if the "Gracenote Media Database" function is activated.
If this is the case, COMAND will display the corresponding data such as artist, album and track name in the relevant displays and lists.
If COMAND accesses the Gracenote Media Database when reading an audio CD, you will see the following message:
Selecting Gracenote® data to be displayed
If the inserted CD does not contain any Gracenote® data, the Gracenote Media Database menu item is shown in gray and cannot be selected.
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X Switch on audio CD mode (Y page 226). X Select CD by sliding VÆ and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Gracenote Media Database by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. Switch the function on O or off ª.
X Select Group by turning cVd and press
W to confirm. The list of available groups appears. The # dot indicates the group currently selected.
X To exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller or press the % button.
Updating Gracenote® music recognition
technology and the Gracenote Media
Playback options
The following options are available to you:
Database
RNormal Track Sequence
The digital data on the Gracenote Media Database becomes obsolete due to the release of new CDs. Optimum functionality can only be attained with up-to-date Gracenote® music recognition technology. Information about new versions can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You can have your music recognition software updated there with a DVD, or you can update it yourself.
i The Gracenote Media Database is
updated in conjunction with the navigation system's digital map (Y page 192).
Setting the audio format
You can only set the audio format in audio DVD mode. The number of audio formats available depends on the DVD. The content of an audio DVD is called an "album", and this can be divided into up to nine groups. A group can contain music in different sound qualities (stereo and multichannel formats, for example), or bonus tracks. Each group can contain up to 99 tracks. If an audio DVD only contains one audio format, the "Group" menu item(s) cannot be selected.
X Switch on audio DVD mode (Y page 226). X Select DVD-A by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
The tracks are played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
In MP3 mode, the track order is determined by the order in which the tracks are written to the MP3 data carrier when it is created. Alphabetical order is the most common. Once all the tracks in a folder have been played, the tracks in the next folder are played.
RMedium Mix
All the tracks on the medium are played in random order (e.g. track 3, 8, 5 etc.).
RTrack List Mix (MP3 mode only)
All the tracks that are listed in the current track list are played in random order.
X To select options: switch on audio CD/
DVD or MP3 mode (Y page 226).
X Select CD, DVD-A or MP3 by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The options list appears. The # dot indicates the option selected.
X Select an option by turning cVd and press
W to confirm. The option is switched on. For all options except "Normal track sequence", you will see a corresponding display in the display/ selection window. See the example of the display in audio CD mode (Y page 226).
i The "Normal track sequence" option is automatically selected when you change the medium you are currently listening to
or when you select a different medium. If an option is selected, it remains selected after COMAND is switched on or off.
Notes on MP3 mode
Permissible discs
RCD-R and CD-RW
RDVD+R and DVD+RW
RDVD-R and DVD-RW
RSD memory card:
RUSB stick
RiPod®
RMP3 player
Permissible file systems
RISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs
RUDF for audio and video DVDs
RFAT16 or FAT32 for storage media
Multisession CDs
For multisession CDs, the content of the first session determines how COMAND will process the CD. COMAND plays only one session and gives priority to the audio CD session.
If possible, use COMAND to play only CDs which have been written in one session.
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than MP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed by COMAND.
If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root directory itself, the root directory will also be treated as a folder. COMAND will then show the name of the root directory as the folder name.
You must observe the following when assigning track names:
Rtrack names must have at least 1
character.
Rtrack names must have the extension
"mp3" or "wma".
Rthere must be a full stop between the track
name and the extension.
Example of a correct track name: "Track1.mp3".
i COMAND does not support ID3 tags.
Permissible formats
COMAND supports the following formats:
RMicrosoft Windows Media Audio V2, V7, V8
and V9 (WMA)
Permissible bit and sampling rates
COMAND supports MP3 files of the following types:
Rfixed and variable bit rates from 32 kbit/s
File structure of a data carrier
to 320 kbit/s
When you create a disc with compressed music files, the tracks can be organized in folders. A folder may also contain subfolders. A disc can contain a maximum of 255 folders. Each folder can contain a maximum of 255 tracks and 255 subfolders.
The disc may contain no more than eight directory levels. Files beyond the eighth level will not be recognized by the system.
Track and file names
When you create a disc with compressed music files, you can assign names to the tracks and folders.
COMAND uses these names accordingly for the display. Folders which contain data other
Rsampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
COMAND supports WMA files of the following types:
Rfixed bit rates from 5 kbit/s to 384 kbit/s
Rsampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
COMAND does not support WMA files of the following types:
RDRM (Digital Rights Management)
encrypted files
i Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least 128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least 44.1 kHz. Lower rates can cause a noticeable deterioration in quality. This is especially the case if you have activated a surround sound function.
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Notes on copyright
MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play back are generally subject to copyright protection in accordance with the applicable international and national regulations.
In many countries, reproductions, even for private use, are not permitted without the prior consent of the copyright holder.
Make sure that you know about the applicable copyright regulations and that you comply with these.
If you own these rights yourself, e.g. for your own compositions and recordings, or if the copyright holder has granted you permission, these restrictions do not apply.
Notes on CDs/DVDs
Discs with copy protection are not compatible with the audio CD standard and therefore may not be able to be played by COMAND.
There may be playback problems when playing copied discs. There is a wide range of data carriers, disc-writing software and writers available. This variety means that there is no guarantee that the system will be able to play discs that you have copied yourself.
There may be playback problems if you play CDs that you have copied yourself with a storage capacity of more than 700 MB. CDs of this type do not conform to the currently applicable standards.
i On many DVD audio discs, the last track does not contain any music and COMAND then switches to the next disc. This is normal system behavior and does not mean that there is a malfunction.
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs. They could peel off and damage the drive.
The drive is designed to hold discs which comply with the EN 60908 standard. Therefore, you can only use discs with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that contain data on both sides (DVD on one side and audio data on the other), they cannot be ejected and can damage the drive.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm, even with an adapter. Only use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm.
i COMAND is able to play back audio CDs
in multichannel audio format.
MUSIC REGISTER
General notes
You can store music files in MP3 or WMA format in the MUSIC REGISTER. The memory has a capacity of approximately 7 GB.
! Retain the original music files in a secure location. An error in COMAND might result in the loss of the music files stored in the MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not liable for any loss of data.
Switching to MUSIC REGISTER
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If MUSIC REGISTER was the last mode selected, it is now switched on.
If another audio source is switched on, you can now switch on the MUSIC REGISTER in the audio menu.
X Select Music Register and press W to
confirm.
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X Select Music Register and press W to
confirm.
X Select Copy Music Files and press W to
confirm.
: Data medium selected
X To select a disc: slide ZVÆ or turn cVd
and press W to confirm. The data medium is loaded.
2. Selecting music files X Select All Music Files.
This function copies all music files on the selected data carrier. The symbol in front of All Music Files is filled in.
X Select Continue.
The copying menu appears.
Folders can also be selected individually.
X To select individual folders: select the corresponding folder by sliding ZVÆ or turning cVd and press W to confirm. A tick in front of the entry highlights the selection.
Example display: MUSIC REGISTER : Type of data carrier: MUSIC REGISTER
; Track number
= Track name
? Track time
A Graphic time and track display
B Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
C Sound settings
D Media selection
E Current folder
F Search functions
G Data carrier position in the media list
H To call up the MUSIC REGISTER menu
Copying music data to the MUSIC
REGISTER
Introduction
You can copy music files from discs in the DVD changer, the single DVD drive, the memory card or the COMAND USB, as long as they are in MP3 and/or WMA formats.
i While copying, several functions will not be available. If this is the case, you will see a message to this effect.
1. Selecting a data medium X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. The audio menu appears.
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3. Starting the copying process
: To copy from a memory card
; To copy to the MUSIC REGISTER
= Memory requirement, see "Calling up
memory space info" (Y page 236)
? To start the copying process
A Name of the data carrier from which data
is being copied and storage location
B To cancel copying of music files
C Data carrier position in the media list
X Select Start and press W to confirm.
Copying begins. The progress bar indicates the status of the copying procedure.
X To exit without copying files: select
Back and press W to confirm.
! Under no circumstances should you
remove the memory card while you are copying data from it. This will generate unusable data in the MUSIC REGISTER.
: Progress bar
i It may take some time for the copying
process to be completed, depending on the
amount of data. The time required may vary depending on the data source. If there is not enough memory space, you will see a message to this effect.
X To cancel copying: select Cancel. Music files are stored in the MUSIC REGISTER up until the point of cancellation.
Deleting all music files
This function deletes all music files from the MUSIC REGISTER.
! The deletion procedure may take several minutes. In order to prevent malfunctions, do not use COMAND during this period.
X Select Music Register by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Delete All Music Files and
press W to confirm. A query appears. No is highlighted. If you select Yes, all music files are deleted. You see the Please wait... message. Then, you see the Deletion successful message. If you select No, the process will be aborted.
Calling up memory space info
X Select Music Register by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Memory Information and press
W to confirm. The following is displayed:
Rstorage capacity
Ravailable memory
Roccupied memory
Rcontent (folders, tracks)
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Folder functions
Introduction
You can view the content of the MUSIC REGISTER, change folder or track names and delete individual folders or tracks.
Calling up a folder X Select Search by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select Folder and press W to confirm.
X Enter a name for the folder/track.
X To save the changes: select ¬ and
press W to confirm.
Deleting folders/tracks X Select Rename/Delete Files by sliding
VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm.
X Select the folder/track by turning cVd. X Select Options by sliding VY and press
W to confirm.
You see the contents of the current folder.
X Select Delete and press W to confirm.
X To switch to the superordinate folder:
select the U icon and press W to confirm. The display changes to the next folder up.
Changing the folder/track name
A query appears. No is highlighted. If you select Yes, the folders/tracks are deleted. You see the Please wait... message. Then, you see the Deletion Successful message. If you select No, the process will be aborted.
