Compact Disc Operation - Mercedes-Benz AM and FM stereo radio Operation Manual

COMPACT DISC OPERATION

If the optional dealer-installed CD
changer is connected to your
system,* it can be operated via the
same keys that control the radio
and cassette player.
The same instructions that govern
volume, tone and balance in the
radio and cassette modes apply to
the CD mode as well. However,
some system functions and
procedures are exclusive to the CD
mode.
Loading the CD Magazine and
CD Changer: The CD changer is
inside the car's trunk. Its magazine
will accept up to
*Standard on 12-cylinder models.
six discs. Insert the discs into the
magazine compartments with the
label surface facing up, as indicated
on the magazine.
When the magazine is loaded, slide
the CD port door open and place the
magazine into the CD changer port.
An arrow on the top surface of the
magazine indicates which end
should be inserted first. When you
feel the magazine lock snugly into
position in the port, close the port
door.
During this procedure, the display
panel will read LOAD M if in CD
mode. The first CD will play within
approximately 20 seconds.
Ejecting the CD Magazine: To
eject the magazine from the CD
changer, slide the CD port door
open. Press the magazine eject
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button inside the port door and
the magazine will automatically
slide part way out of the magazine
port; remove the magazine
manually and slide the port door
closed.
To Play CDs: First, turn on the
radio. Press the mode button once
or twice, depending on the
operating mode set before, until
CD appears on the display. If the
CD magazine has not been
inserted into the CD changer or if
there are no discs in the CD
magazine, the display will indicate
CD-M-E, meaning CD Magazine
Empty.
The radio's FM station recall
buttons, numbered 1 FM through
6FM, function as CD disc-select
buttons as well. To play the disc in
the CD magazine's fourth
compartment, for example, press
button 4FM.
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