Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 237

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
iPods or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or all
functions may not be available.
Option 1
X
Connect an external device (
COMAND activates the device. Following
this, the basic display appears if there are
any playable files on the data carrier.
or
X
Audio
Select in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If you had previously selected Media
Interface mode, this will now be activated.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to Media Interface mode in
the audio menu.
X
Audio
Select by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X
Media Interface
Select
confirm.
Option 2
X
Audio
Select by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X
Media Interface
Select
confirm.
Option 3
X
In the media list, ( Y
the COMAND controller to select the entry
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and press W to
and press W to
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
under the corresponding position and
press W to confirm.
COMAND 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
device name.
Example display: iPod mode
Data medium type
:
Track number
;
Track name
=
Graphic time display
?
Track time
A
Graphic track display
B
Current playback settings (no symbol for
C
"Normal track sequence")
Sound settings
D
Media list
E
Album name (if available)
F
Categories, playlists and/or folders
G
Artist (if available)
H
Playback options
I
Type of device : connected is indicated by
the corresponding symbol for iPod, MP3
player or USB mass storage device.
i If the device connected does not contain
any playable tracks, a message appears to
this effect.
Audio
entry instead of a
Z
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