Media Interface Activating; Aux Mode - Mercedes-Benz Audio 20 2012 Operating Instructions Manual

Media Interface mode
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Connect the external device with suitable
X
socket :, ; or =.
Audio 20 activates the device and a
message appears.
If you remove a device, the
Connected message appears.
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A connected iPod
not be operated simultaneously via the
Media Interface and the remote control
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(e.g. Bluetooth remote control) or
operated directly on the device itself, as
this may produce unpredictable results.
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Connecting a fully discharged iPod
MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Error messages appear while the device is
being activated if:
Audio 20 does not support the device
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connected (External Device
Unavailable message).
the connected device consumes too much
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power.
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
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a mass storage device (such as a USB stick
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or USB hard drive) is connected to the
Media Interface (Please connect the
device to the other USB port.
message).
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The separate USB connection ensures
quick access and expanded media content
options.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if required.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General information
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In extreme cases, starting up individual
functions can take up to several minutes.
This depends on the external device and
the nature of the stored data (e.g. video
podcasts).
No Device
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or MP3 player should
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or
Only use the original software to store data
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on an iPod or MP3 player. Otherwise,
some or all functions may not be available.
Option 1
Connect an external device (
X
Audio 20 activates the device. The basic
display then appears.
Option 2
Press the h function button one or more
X
times.
By pressing the function button repeatedly,
you can change the operating mode in the
following order:
Audio CD/MP3 (disc)
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USB storage device
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Media Interface or audio AUX mode
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Bluetooth audio mode
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Option 3
Press the m number button (single CD
X
drive). This selects the connected external
audio device directly.
Option 4
In the media list, turn cVd the controller
X
to select the entry at position 3 (single CD
drive) and press W the controller to
confirm.
Audio 20 activates the connected device.
You will see a message to this effect. The
basic display then appears.
If no device is connected, you will see the
Media Interface entry instead of a
device name.
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