MERCEDES-BENZ C350S 2010 W204 Owner's Manual

BKeypad
Tuning to a station via the station
memory (Y page 150)
Storing stations manually
(Y page 151)
Entering a passcode (Y page 171)
Entering a phone number
(Y page 177)
Sending DTMF tones (Y page 180)
CD changer: Selecting a CD
(Y page 162)
CD: Entering a track number directly
(Y page 164)
CTuning to a station via station search
(Y page 150)
Fast forward (Y page 165)
Skipping forwards to a track
(Y page 165)
DSwitching audio system on/off
(Y page 144)
EAdjusting the volume (Y page 144)FTuning to a station via station search
(Y page 150)
Fast rewind (Y page 165)
Skipping backwards to a track
(Y page 165)
GConfirming a passcode
(Y page 171)
Accepting a call (Y page 179)
Initiating a call (Y page 177)
Redial (Y page 178)
HRejecting a call (Y page 179)
Ending an active call (Y page 179)
IOpening system settings menu
(Y page 147)
JSwitching sound on/off
(Y page 145)
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off (Y page 179)
KSwitching to telephone mode
(Y page 167)
LSound settings (Y page 145)
Audio display
The audio display has a protective cover.
! Do not place any objects on the cover of
the audio display. This may obstruct the
movement when the cover is being
opened/closed. The cover could be
damaged. Do not place any objects in front
of the audio display and/or secure any
objects to the audio display itself. The
audio display could be damaged.
Avoid touching the audio display at all
times. The display has a very sensitive high-
gloss surface, there is a risk of it being
scratched. Do not press directly in the
display face. Otherwise, the audio display
will be damaged.
iFor information about cleaning and care
of the audio display, see “Audio or
COMAND display” (Y page 265).
Audio display cover
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XOpening: Press opening button :.
Audio display cover ; opens, the audio
display is visible, and the audio system
switched on.
XClosing: Press audio display cover ;
down until it engages.
If the audio system is still switched on, you
can continue to listen to the radio or a CD
and operate the device via the buttons on
the audio control panel as well as the
buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
iYou cannot operate the audio system via
the audio controller when audio display
cover ; is closed.
Display
The currently selected mode and the
associated menus are shown on the audio
display. The audio display is divided into
several areas.
Example illustration: Radio selected
Status line = displays the time and the
current settings for radio and telephone
mode.
You can request the required function using
menu bar :.
The selection is made using the audio
controller.
Mobile phone readiness is indicated by
additional information being shown in the
status line:
RIn the telephone main menu: Name of the
Bluetooth® device (calls made and
received via the Bluetooth® interface)
(Y page 172).
RMobile phone network signal strength
r. This information will only be shown
with suitable mobile phones.
RThe receiver symbol indicates whether a
call is active or not.
¢ No active call
ö Active call
In this example, the audio main function is set
to the FM radio mode and main area ; is
active.
iThe layout of the menus may vary
depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
This manual shows the menus for a fully
equipped vehicle.
Instrument cluster multifunction
display
Please refer to the “Control system” section
of this manual (Y page 118) for function
descriptions and operation of the instrument
cluster multifunction display and
multifunction steering wheel buttons as they
relate to audio functions described in this
section.
Audio controller
The menu functions are selected on the audio
display using audio controller :. For this
purpose, a selected item is highlighted.
In this way, you can open menus or lists, move
within menus or lists, and quit menus or lists.
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Operating audio controller
Audio controller : features the following
options:
Rpress briefly or press and hold W
Rrotate to the left or right cVd
Rslide to the left or right XVY
Rslide up or down ZVÆ
iYou cannot operate the audio system via
audio controller : when the display cover
is closed.
SymbolHow to use the audio
controller
WXPress briefly
Rto confirm the selection of a
menu item or list entry
XPress and hold until the
selected action has been
carried out
Rto save a station
cVdXRotate
Rto move through vertical or
horizontal menus or through
lists
Rto select program settings
ZVÆXSlide
Rto move through vertical
menus or lists
Rto exit horizontal menus
SymbolHow to use the audio
controller
XVYXSlide
Rto move through horizontal
menus
Rto exit vertical menus
XSlide and hold
Rfor fast forward or reverse for
audio CD playback
Back button
XSwitching to the next highest menu:
Press button k briefly.
The audio system switches to the next
highest menu level within the currently
active mode.
iYou can also exit a menu or list by sliding
the audio controller XVY or ZVÆ.
XSwitching to the main menu: Press and
hold button k.
The audio system switches to the basic
menu of the currently active mode.
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Clear button XDeleting an individual digit: Briefly press
button 2.
XDeleting an entire entry: Press and hold
button 2 until the entry is deleted.
Menu
The table below shows the structure of the
modes and their menus. Each mode has a
basic menu. Each menu item in turn has
several submenu items.
ButtonMode/Menu$Radio modeRadio (FM/AM) (Y page 148)Weather Band (Y page 149)Satellite radio (Y page 152)Presets (Y page 151)Sound (Y page 145)hDisc modeCD/MP3 (Y page 158)Track list/folder list
(Y page 165)
CD Changer (Y page 162)Sound (Y page 145)%Telephone modeButtonMode/MenuTelephone (Y page 167)Name (Y page 174)Call lists (Y page 176)iSystem settings menuSystem (Y page 147)Language (Y page 148)
Calling up an operating mode
XPress the respective button ($, h,
%, or i) on the audio control unit.
The basic menu of the selected mode
appears in the audio display. The main area
is active. The active area is highlighted.
iThe following screens show the audio
display’s day design. The appearance of the
highlighted items in the menu will vary
depending on the display design.
Illustration: Radio function basic menu
XMoving to the menu bar: Slide VÆ.
Horizontal menus
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XMoving through the menu bar: Slide
XVY or rotate cVd.
The currently selected item is highlighted.
XConfirming the selected menu item:
Press W.
XExiting the menu bar without
confirming a selection: Slide ZV in the
opposite direction of the list orientation.
or
XPress button k.
Vertical submenus
XMoving through the submenu: Slide
ZVÆ or rotate cVd.
The currently selected item is highlighted.
XConfirming the selected submenu
item: Press W.
XExiting the submenu without
confirming a selection: Slide XVY in the
opposite direction of the list orientation.
or
XPress button k.
Example of how to use the audio system
Example: direct frequency input,
FM 104.5 MHz.
$ Q Radio Q Enter Frequency
The individual steps for the above-mentioned
example are described below.
XPress button $ on audio control unit
repeatedly until desired wave band FM has
been selected.
XSwitching to the menu bar: Slide VÆ.XSelecting Radio in the menu bar: Slide
XV or rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
The Radio menu is selected and a list of
submenus appears.
XEnter Frequency is selected.XConfirming selection: Press W.
The Enter Frequency submenu appears.
iIt is not possible to enter a frequency in
the respective wave band which is outside
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the frequency range. Frequencies within
the current frequency range, but outside
the current frequency step width are
rounded to the next lower allowed
frequency.
XEnter 1045 with the keypad on the audio
control unit.
The audio system tunes in to the frequency
entered.
Operation
In the following description, an operation step
is described as in the example below.
X$ Q Radio Q Enter Frequency
is the short for
XPress button $ on audio control unit
repeatedly until desired wave band has
been selected.
XSlide VÆ.XSlide XV or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select Radio.
XPress the audio controller W.
The Radio menu is selected and a list of
submenus appears.
XSlide ZV or rotate cVd the audio
controller to select Enter Frequency.
XPress the audio controller W.
The Enter Frequency submenu appears
in the audio display.
Switching audio system on or off
XSwitching on: Press push button q.
or
XOpen the audio display cover.
or
XIf the audio system was on as you switched
off the ignition, turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 1.
The audio system will come back on with
the last selected function.
iIf the audio system is switched on without
the SmartKey in the starter switch, it will
automatically switch off again after
approximately 30 minutes.
XSwitching off: Press push button q.
or
XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and remove SmartKey from
starter switch.
iShould excessively high temperatures
occur while the audio system is being
operated, Temperature Too High -
Device switching off now. will appear
in the audio display, after which the audio
system will be switched off for a cooling-
down period.
iWhen you switch off the audio system,
you also switch off the currently playing
audio source. Also, telephone operation via
the audio control unit is not possible.
Adjusting volume
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XAdjusting: Turn rotary control :.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
Adjusting volume for telephone calls
In hands-free mode, you can adjust the
volume of a telephone call while the call is
currently active.
During a telephone call:
XTurn rotary control :.
The volume will increase or decrease
depending on the direction turned.
iThe volume of the audio system or a
telephone call can also be adjusted by
pressing the button W or X on the
multifunction steering wheel (Y page 118).
Sound
XSwitching on/off: Press button 8 on
the audio control unit (Y page 138).
The sound of the current audio source is
switched on or off.
iWhen the sound is switched off, the
symbol 8 appears in the status line.
If you change the audio source, or alter the
volume, the sound is automatically
switched on again.
Selecting sound settings
You can select different bass and treble
settings for each individual audio source. The
particular Sound menu can be opened from
the basic menu for the desired operating
mode, or by pressing the button J on the
audio control unit.
Example:
$ Q Sound Q Bass
Adjusting bass or trebleXPress button J and select Bass or
Treble.
or
XSelect Sound Q Bass or Treble.
A longer and brighter bar indicates the
previously stored setting. The red pointer
indicates the currently selected setting.
Example for adjusting bass
XChanging setting: Slide ÆVZ or rotate
cVd until desired treble or bass setting is
reached.
XExiting menu: Press button k or slide
XVY.
The setting is stored.
Adjusting balance or fader
Balance is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
driver’s side or the passenger side.
Fader is used to determine whether the sound
focus should be shifted toward the front or
rear of the vehicle.
XPress button J repeatedly until Bal/
Fad appears in the audio display.
or
XSelect Sound Q Bal/Fad.
The current setting is indicated by a red
cross hair symbol.
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Adjusting balance and fader
XChanging setting: Slide ÆVZ or XVY until
desired balance/fader setting is achieved.
XExiting menu: Press W or button k.
The balance/fader setting is stored for all
audio sources.
Surround sound
If your vehicle is equipped with the harman/
kardon Logic 7® Surround Sound system, you
can choose between Logic7® On and
Logic7® Off for surround sound.
harman/kardon Logic 7® Surround Sound is
available for the following operating modes:
RRadio (FM only)
RSatellite radio
RCD audio
RMP3
RAUX
iBy selecting Logic7® Off, all compatible
formats are played back as they are
present on the medium.
Adjusting surround sound
With surround sound, you can choose
between Logic7® On and Logic7® Off.
XPress button J repeatedly until Sound
appears in the audio display.
or
XSelect Sound Q Sound.
A dot # indicates the current setting.
XSelecting setting: Slide ÆVZ or rotate
cVd.
XSaving setting: Press W.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
XExiting menu without saving: Press
button k or slide XVY.
iBalance and fader will be set to the default
value (0/0) automatically by activating or
deactivating Logic 7®.
iPlease note the following:
RFor an optimal sound experience from all
seats, the balance and fader should be
adjusted to the center of the passenger
compartment with Logic 7® switched on.
RThe best sound results are achieved
when playing high-quality audio CDs.
RFor MP3 tracks, the bit rate should be at
least 128 kbit/s.
RSurround playback cannot be activated
in mono-signal sources as AM or
Weatherband. It will not function for
mono-signal sources as, e.g. mono audio
tracks on some specific audio CDs.
RIn the case of poor radio reception
quality, e.g. during long tunnel passages,
Logic 7® should be switched off, as
otherwise a dynamic switchover from
stereo to mono and thus temporary
sound characteristic shifts can occur.
RWith certain stereo recordings, the
resulting sound characteristic may
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deviate from conventional stereo
playback.
SYS menu
System settings menu overview
MenuSystemDisplay (Y page 147)BrightnessDay ModeNight ModeAutomaticActivate Bluetooth®
(Y page 147)
Reset (Y page 147)Language (Y page 148)
Display settings
You can adapt the brightness of the audio
display to the prevailing light conditions.
Setting the display design
Xi Q System Q Display.XSelect Brightness, Day Mode, Night
Mode or Automatic.
iWhen you select Brightness, a scale
appears on which you can set the
brightness manually.
In the Automatic setting, the audio system
analyzes the automatic vehicle light sensor
and switches between the display designs
automatically.
Bluetooth® settings
General information about Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® technology is the standard for
short-range wireless technologies, suitable
for transmitting voice and data. It is possible
to connect Bluetooth® devices wirelessly.
Bluetooth® can be used to exchange vCards
or to make calls using a hands-free device.
Bluetooth® technology uses the freely
available ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical)
wave band that works at 2.45 GHz.
Bluetooth® works within a range of up to 33 ft
(10 m).
Activate or deactivate Bluetooth®
Xi Q System Q Activate
Bluetooth.
You have activated or deactivated
Bluetooth®. A checkmark O appears when
Bluetooth® is activated.
Reset
iYou can reset the audio system back to
its factory settings. In this case, all personal
data (e.g. address book entries, call lists,
paired mobile phones, and presets) are
deleted. We recommend that you reset the
values before selling your vehicle.
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Xi Q System Q Reset.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really want to reset.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes another prompt will
appear asking whether you really want to
reset.
XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, the audio system will be
reset and restarted.
Setting the system language
Xi Q Language.
The language list appears. A dot # in front
of an entry indicates the current setting.
XChanging setting: Slide ÆVZ or rotate
cVd and select desired language.
XSaving setting: Press W.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
XExiting menu without saving: Press
button k or slide XVY.
iThe language selected in the Audio
system is also used for the displays and
messages in the multifunction display.
Radio operation
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
Before your journey, please familiarize
yourself with the radio functions.
Only use the audio system when road and
traffic conditions permit you to do so.
Otherwise you could be involved in an
accident in which you or others could be
injured.
! Do not attach metallic window tinting film
to the inside or outside of windows which
are fitted with an aerial. Obstructing the
metallic aerial structure on the window will
interfere with radio reception. Cutting the
film on the window can permanently
damage the aerial wires.
iThe radio mode is interrupted by an
incoming call on the mobile phone
(Y page 167).
Menu overview
iThe components and operating principles
of the audio system can be found on
(Y page 137) and (Y page 143). Information
about sound settings can be found on
(Y page 145).
MenuFunctionRadio
(except Weather
Band/satellite
radio)
Enter frequencyStation information
(in FM wave band
only)
Presets
(except Weather
Band)
Autostore (except
satellite radio)
List of stored
stations
InfoInformation menu (if
available)
Channel
(only Weather Band)
List of channelsSoundTrebleBass148Audio systemControls in detail
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