Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 Owner's Manual page 498

Applications (Apps) that are activated on
the connected device may lead to malfunc-
tions.
i
Connecting a fully discharged iPod
MP3 player can result in an extended initi-
alisation period.
Error messages appear while the device is
being activated if:
the connected device is not supported
R
(External device unavailable External device unavailable
sage).
the connected device consumes too much
R
power.
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
R
a mass storage device (e.g. USB memory
R
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
sage appears.
i
The separate USB connection ensures
quick access and expanded media content
options.
i
Information is available at any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Disconnecting an iPod
Press the release buttons on iPod
X
®
and pull the iPod
see the separate cable kit instructions.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General notes
In extreme cases, starting up individual func-
tions can take up to several minutes; this
depends on the external device and its con-
tent (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.
®
or
mes-
mes-
®
®
plug ;
®
cable from the iPod
Switching on automatically
Connect an external device (
X
COMAND Online activates the device (if
connected via the iPod
socket). The basic display then appears.
Switching on with the function button
The external device is connected to the Media
Interface.
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/DVD/MP3 (disc)
R
memory card mode
R
MUSIC REGISTER
R
USB memory
R
Media Interface or audio AUX mode
R
operation with Bluetooth
R
Switching on using a number key
Press the i number key (for a DVD
X
changer) or the o number key (for a
single DVD drive) number key.
This selects the connected external audio
device directly.
Switching on via the media list
,
Media Interface mode (iPod
ped with a DVD changer
Cover (if available) or representation of
:
device
Track number
;
Audio
page 494).
Y
®
connector or USB
®
audio
®
mode) when equip-
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