Switching To - Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

Media Interface mode
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the USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Connecting an external device
Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.
They may malfunction in extreme
temperatures; see the operating instructions
for the respective device. Examples of
extreme temperatures are direct sunlight or
very low outside temperatures. Mercedes-
Benz USA, LLC accepts no liability for damage
to external devices.
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Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
USB hubs (devices with several USB
connections) are not supported.
Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
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e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
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iPod plug for connecting an iPod
USB socket for connecting an MP3 player
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? Example of device: iPod
Connect the external device with suitable
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socket :, ; or =.
COMAND activates the device, and a
message appears (if connected via iPod
connector or USB socket).
If you remove a device, the
Connected Connected message appears.
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A connected iPod
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
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No Device No Device
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or MP3 player should
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(e.g. Bluetooth remote control) or directly
via the device itself, as this may cause
unforeseen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on
the connected device may lead to
malfunctions.
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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:
the connected device is not supported
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(External Device Unavailable 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 (e.g. a USB memory
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stick or USB hard drive) is connected to the
Media Interface.
In this case the Please connect the Please connect the
device to the other USB port device to the other USB port
message appears.
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The separate USB connection ensures
quick access and expanded media content
options.
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Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if you have further questions.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General notes
In extreme cases, starting up individual
functions can take up to several minutes –
this depends on the external device and its
content (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to save files on
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iPods or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or
all functions may not be available.
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