Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-Class Operator's Manual page 241

Connect the external device with suitable
X
socket :, ; or =.
COMAND activates the device
automatically for sockets ; and =.
COMAND does not activate the device
automatically for socket :.
If you remove a device from sockets ; and
=, the No device connected
appears.
i
®
A connected iPod or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
®
(e.g. Bluetooth remote control), as this
may produce unpredictable results.
i
Connecting a fully discharged iPod
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
R
connected.
two devices are connected.
R
the connected device consumes too much
R
power.
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
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Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if required.
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
Connect an external device (
X
COMAND activates the device. Following
this, the basic display appears if there are
any playable files on the data carrier.
or
Select
X
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
message
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.
Select
X
cVd the COMAND controller and press
®
or
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
Select
X
confirm.
Option 2
Select
X
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
Select
X
confirm.
Option 3
In the media list, (
X
the COMAND controller to select the entry
page 238).
Y
Audio in the main function bar by
Audio by sliding ZV and turning
Media Interface and press W to
Audio by sliding ZV and turning
Media Interface and press W to
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Y
Audio
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