Media Interface Mode - Mercedes-Benz COMAND Operating Instructions Manual

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Connecting a completely discharged iPod
or MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Error messages appear while the device is
being activated if:
COMAND does not support the device
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connected (External Device
Unavailable).
two devices are connected simultaneously
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(Please make sure that only one
device is connected).
the connected device consumes too much
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power.
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
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If necessary, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Switches on 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 store data
on your iPods and MP3 players. Otherwise,
some or all functions may not be available.
Options for switching on
Option 1
Connect an external device (
X
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display then appears.
Option 2
Press the h function button one or more
X
times.
By pressing the h function button
repeatedly, you can change the operating
mode in the following order:
audio CD/DVD/MP3 (disc)
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SD memory card mode
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MUSIC REGISTER
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Media Interface mode

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Option 3
Press the x number key.
X
This directly selects the connected external
audio equipment.
Option 4
Use the 9: buttons to select the
X
entry under position 0 in the media list
(
Y
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 Int.
name.
Example of Media Interface display (iPod
Type of data medium
:
Track number
;
Track name
page 142).
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Y
Visual time display
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Elapsed track time (also in format
A
00:00:00 for audiobooks)
Visual track display
B
Current playback settings (no icon for
C
"Normal track sequence")
Sound settings
D
Media list
E
Album name (if supplied)
F
Categories, playlists and/or folders
G
Media Interface mode
page 132) and press the 9 button to
entry instead of a device
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mode)
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