ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE 2009 Owner's Manual

File structure of a disc
When you create a disc with music files, the
tracks can be organised in folders. A disc can
contain a maximum of 4,000 tracks.
The disc may contain no more than eight
directory levels. Files beyond the eighth level
will not be recognised by the system.
Track and file names When you create a disc with music files, you
can assign names to the tracks and folders.
COMAND uses these names accordingly for
the display. Empty folders or folders which
contain data other than MP3 or WMA tracks
are not displayed by COMAND.
If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root
directory itself, the root directory will also be
treated as a folder. COMAND will then show
the name of the root directory as the folder
name.
You must observe the following when assign-
ing track names:
R title names must have at least one charac-
ter.
R title names must have the extension "mp3"
or "wma".
R there must be a full stop between the track
name and the extension.
example of a correct track name:
Track1.mp3.
Permissible formats COMAND supports the following formats:
R MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) 7
R Microsoft Windows Media Audio (WMA) V2,
V7, V8 or V9 without copy protection Bit and sample rates MP3
COMAND supports MP3 files of the following
types:
R
fixed and variable bit rates of 32 kbit/ sup
to 320 kbit/s
R sampling rates of 24 kHz to 48 kHz
WMA
COMAND supports WMA files of the following
types:
R fixed bit rates of 5 kbit/s up to
384 kbit/s
R sampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
COMAND does not support WMA files of the
following types:
R DRM (Digital Rights Management) encryp-
ted files
R variable bit rate
R lossless settings
R WMA Pro
R 5.1 Surround
i Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least
128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least
44.1 kH z.Lower rates cause a noticeable
deterioration in quality. This is especially
the case if you have activated a surround
sound function*.
Notes on copyright MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play-
back are generally subject to copyright pro-
tection in accordance with the applicable
international and national regulations.
In many countries, reproductions, even for
private use, are not permitted without the
prior consent of the copyright holder.
Make sure that you know about the applicable
copyright regulations and that you comply
with these.
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X
To eject: press button ;.
X Remove the CD/DVD from slot :.
If the CD/DVD is not removed from
slot :, it will be automatically drawn in
again after a short while and replayed.
DVD changer* The DVD changer has a fixed magazine with
six trays. Magazine tray status
=:
R Indicator lamp off: magazine tray is empty.
R Indicator lamp constantly lit: magazine tray
is loaded.
X To load a single magazine tray: press
respective button =.
X Remove any CD/DVD which may be in
slot :.
X Wait until the indicator lamp for button =
which you pressed flashes quickly.
X Insert the CD/DVD to be loaded into
slot :.
If the CD/DVD has been inserted properly
and if it is a permissible type, the last CD/
DVD loaded will be played.
X To load all six magazine trays: press but-
ton ;.
The DVD changer checks the load status of
all magazine trays and switches to the first
empty tray.
X Wait until the indicator lamp for the respec-
tive button flashes quickly. X
Insert a disc into slot :.
The DVD changer switches to the next
empty magazine tray.
X Repeat the last two steps until all trays are
loaded.
If the CD/DVD has been inserted properly
and if it is a permissible type, the last CD/
DVD loaded will be played.
i If you remove one disc while playing
another disc, the DVD changer interrupts
playback. Playback continues once the disc
has been removed.
X To remove a disc: press respective button
=.
X Remove the CD/DVD from slot :.
If the CD/DVD is not removed from
slot :, it will be automatically drawn in
again after a short while and replayed.
X To remove all discs: press button?.
The DVD changer ejects the CD/DVD from
the tray currently in use.
X Remove the CD/DVD from slot :.
The DVD changer switches to the next loa-
ded magazine tray and ejects the CD/DVD.
X Repeat the last step until the magazine is
empty. Inserting and removing SD cards
i Not all SD memory cards are designed for
the temperatures which may be reached in
the vehicle.
Due to the wide range of SD cards available
on the market, Mercedes-Benz cannot
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X
To change the setting: slideZVÆ or turn
cVd .
X To select the setting: pressW.
X To exit the menu: slideXVY. Playback options
The following options are available to you:
R Normal track sequence: you will hear
the tracks in the normal order (e.g. track 1,
2, 3, etc.).
R Random media: you will hear the tracks in
random order (e.g. tracks 3, 8, 5 etc.).
R Random track list (only in MP3 mode):
you will hear the tracks in the active folder
and any subfolders in a random order.
X To select an option: selectAudio.
X Select CDorDVD-A orMP3 .
The options list appears. A #dot indicates
the option selected.
X Select an option.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal track sequence, you will
see a corresponding display in the main
area.
i The Normal track sequence option is
automatically selected when you change
the disc you are currently listening to or
when you select a different medium. If an
option is selected, it remains selected after
COMAND is switched on or off. Audio/video AUX*
The connections for external audio/video
sources (AUX) can be found in the glove com-
partment.
If COMAND is equipped with Media Inter-
face*, the connection is made using the audio
cable set provided. The audio cable set repla-
ces the AUX audio connection. i
You can find more information on the
Internet at www.mercedes-benz.com/con-
nect and in the "Operating with Media Inter-
face*" section.
i For operation of the external audio
source, please see the corresponding oper-
ating instructions.
Switching to audio AUX mode
(COMAND) X
Select AudioQAudio QAux.
The audio AUX menu appears. You will hear
the external audio source medium if it is
connected and switched to playback.
You can set the following in audio AUX mode:
R volume (Y page 63)
R balance and fader (Y page 64)
R treble and bass (Y page 63)
R surround sound* (Y page 64)
Switching to video AUX mode*
(COMAND) X
Select VideoQ Aux.
The video AUX menu appears. You will hear
and see the content of the external video
source if this is connected and switched to
playback.
i Please see the corresponding operating
instructions for how to operate the external
video source.
You can set the following in video AUX mode:
R Brightness, ContrastandColour
(Y page 87)
R Picture format (Y page 87)
R Volume (Y page 63)
R Balance andFader (Ypage 64)
R Treble andBass (Ypage 63)
R Surround sound* (Y page 64) Audio CD/audio DVD* and MP3
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X
To stop a film: selectStop:from the
menu.
X To skip to the end of a scene: select
F ;from the menu.
X To skip to the beginning of a scene:
select =E from the menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the ;and =
menu items may not function at all or may
not function at certain points in the DVD
menu.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu X
Press the %button.
or
X Select the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
or
X Select any menu item from the DVD menu.
X Select Go upfrom the menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the Go upmenu
item or the back button may not function
in general or may not function at certain
points in the DVD menu.
Going back to the movie X
Press the %button repeatedly until you
see the film.
or
X Select the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
or
X Select any menu item from the DVD menu.
X Select Back (to the movie) from the
menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the Back (to
the movie) menu item or the back button
may not have a function. Setting the language and audio for-
mat
This function is not available on all DVDs. If it
is available, you can set the DVD menu lan-
guage, the audio language or the audio for-
mat. The number of settings is determined by
the DVD content. It is possible that the set-
tings may also be accessed in the DVD menu
(Y page 87).
X Select VideoQDVD-Video.
X Display the menu system if necessary
(Y page 85).
X Select DVD-VQDVD functions.
X Select Menu language orAudio lan‐
guage.
Both of these will call up a menu. The #
dot in front of a list entry indicates the cur-
rently selected language.
X To change the setting: slideZVÆ or turn
cVd until the desired setting is reached.
X To save the setting: pressW.
X To exit the menu: slideXVY. Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD. It is possible that the settings may
also be accessed in the DVD menu
(Y page 87).
X Select VideoQDVD-Video.
X Display the menu system if necessary
(Y page 85).
X Select DVD-VQDVD functions.
X Select Subtitles orCamera angle.
Both of these will call up a menu. The #
dot in front of a list entry indicates the cur-
rent setting.
X To change the setting: slideZVÆ or turn
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X
To save the setting: pressW.
X To exit the menu: slideXVY. Interactive content
DVDs can contain interactive content (e.g. a
video game). In a video game, you may be able
to influence events by selecting and trigger-
ing actions. The type and number of actions
depend on the DVD.
X To select an action: slideZVÆ orXVY .
X To trigger an action: pressW. TV*
General notes
The TV tuner is designed to receive analogue
terrestrial TV channels (all standards) and
digital TV channels conforming to the DVB-T
standard 8
.
Automatic picture shutoff If the vehicle is travelling faster than approx-
imately 6 km/h, the picture and teletext in TV
mode on the driver's side automatically
switch off. The following message appears in
the display:
In order not to distract
the driver, the picture is faded out
while the vehicle is in motion . As
soon as the vehicle speed drops below about
3 km/h, the picture switches back on again.
Switching off the picture and sound The constantly changing reception conditions
while the vehicle is in motion can interrupt the
signal. If the reception is too poor, COMAND
may switch off the sound and freeze or hide
the picture. In this case, you will see the
respective symbol in the display. TV menu overview
The following menus are available:
R TV Q Station, Save station, Channel
input, Brightness, Contrast, Colour, Auto,
16:9 optimised, 4:3, Widescreen, Channel
fix, TV standard, Audio 1, Audio 2
R Memory QAutostore, Channel preset list
R Info QInformation on current programme
(digital stations only)
R Teletext QSwitch on teletext
R Sound QTrebles, basses, balance/fader,
surround sound* Switching to TV mode
X Select VideoQTV. Hiding or showing the control menu
X To show: slideZVÆ.
X To hide: slideZVÆ.
or
X Wait for approximately eight seconds. Control menu displayed
:
Selected TV channel
; Current programme (digital TV receiver
only)
= Next station
? Current programme on the next TV chan-
nel in the list (digital TV receiver only)
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Selecting music files
X
Select All music files.
This function copies all music files on the
selected data carrier. The symbol in front
of All music files is filled in.
X Select Next.
The copying menu appears.
Starting the copying process :
To copy from a memory card
; To copy to the MUSIC REGISTER
= Memory requirement; see "Calling up
memory space info" (Y page 96)
? To start the copying process
A Name of the data carrier from which data
is being copied and storage location
B To cancel copying of music files
C Data carrier position in the media list
X Select Start.
Copying begins. The progress bar indicates
the status of the copying procedure.
X To exit without copying music files:
select Back.
X To select the destination folder: scroll up
or down and select the respective folder.
Once copying is complete, you hear the
first track on the album copied. The MUSIC
REGISTER display appears. Now you can
copy more music files to the MUSIC REG-
ISTER.
! Under no circumstances should you
remove the memory card while you are copying data from it. This will generate
unusable data in the MUSIC REGISTER.
:
Progress bar
i It may take some time for the music to be
copied, depending on the amount of data.
The time required may vary depending on
the data source. If there is not enough
memory space, you will see a message to
this effect.
X To cancel copying: selectCancel.
Music files up until the point of cancellation
are stored in the MUSIC REGISTER. Deleting all music files
This function deletes all music files from the
MUSIC REGISTER.
! The deletion procedure may take several
minutes. In order to prevent malfunctions,
do not use COMAND during this time.
X Select MUSIC REGISTERQDelete all
music files.
A prompt appears, asking whether the
entry should be deleted. Calling up memory space info
X Select MUSIC REGISTERQMemory info.
You see a window with details about:
R storage capacity
R available memory 96
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R
occupied memory
R content (folders, tracks) Folder functions
You can view the MUSIC REGISTER contents,
modify data and delete it.
Calling up the MUSIC REGISTER X
Select Rename/delete files.
or
X Press Wwhen the display/selection win-
dow is active.
You see the contents of the current folder. :
Folder selection symbol
; Icon for music file
= Current folder
X To select one folder higher: select the
U symbol.
The display changes to the next folder up.
Changing the folder/track name X
Select Rename/delete files.
X To select a folder/track: slideZVÆ or
turn cVd.
X Select Options QChange.
X Enter a name for the folder/track in the
entry line.
X To store changes: select¬. Deleting folders/tracks X
Select Rename/delete files.
X To select a folder/track: slideZVÆ or
turn cVd.
X Select Options QDelete.
A query appears. Playback options
The following options are available to you:
R Normal track sequence
You will hear the tracks in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
R Random media
The tracks in the currently active medium
are played in random order.
R Random track list
The tracks in the currently active track list
are played in random order.
X To select options: switch to MUSIC REG-
ISTER (Y page 95).
X Select MUSIC REGISTER.
The options list appears. A #dot indicates
the option selected.
X Select an option.
The option is switched on. For all options
except "Normal track sequence", you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window. See example of display
(Y page 95), item B.
i The "Normal track sequence" option is
automatically selected when you change
the medium you are currently listening to
or when you select a different medium. If
an option is selected, it remains selected
after COMAND is switched on or off. MUSIC REGISTER*
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i
Never leave external devices in the vehi-
cle as extreme temperatures (e.g. if sub-
jected to direct sunlight or at extremely low
outside temperatures) may prevent them
from functioning correctly (see separate
operating instructions of the respective
device). Mercedes-Benz does not take
responsibility for any damage to external
devices. :
Socket for 3.5-mm phone jack, e.g. for
MP3 players
; iPod socket, to connect an iPod ®
= USB socket for connecting a USB device
? Example of device (iPod ®
)
X Connect the external equipment using con-
nection :,;or=.
COMAND activates the device 10
.
If you remove a device, the No device con‐
nected message 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 an iPod or MP3 player which
has been excessively discharged can result
in an extended initialisation period. i
Error messages appear while the device
is being activated if:
R COMAND does not support the device
connected.
R the connected device consumes too
much power.
R the Media Interface connection is faulty.
Where necessary, consult a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Switching to Media Interface opera-
tion
i In extreme cases, starting up individual
functions can take up to several minutes,
depending on the external device and its
content (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to store data
on your iPod ®
and MP3 player. Otherwise,
some or all functions may not be available.
From another main mode X
Press the Rfunction button.
COMAND switches on the previous disc
operating mode.
i If you previously selected operation with
Media Interface, it will now be switched on.
X Select Media.
The media list appears. The #dot indi-
cates the current medium being played.
i If no device is connected, you will see the
Media Interface entry instead of a
device name.
If COMAND does not support the device
connected, the Device incompatible
message appears. The device is shown as
Not available in the media list. If two
devices are connected, you will see this
message: Please make sure that only
one device is connected.
10 Not for AUX devices. Media Interface* mode
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X
Confirm your entry with W.
COMAND activates the connected device.
You will see a message to this effect. The
basic display then appears. Example display: iPod mode
:
Type of data medium
; Track number
= Track name
? Visual time display
A Track time
B Visual track display
C Current playback settings (no icon for
"Normal track sequence")
D Sound settings
E Media list
F Album name (if supplied)
G Categories, playlists and/or folders
H Artist (if supplied)
I Playback options
i Type of data medium :connected is
indicated by the corresponding icon for
iPod ®
, MP3 player or USB mass storage
device.
i If the device connected does not contain
any playable tracks, a message appears to
this effect. From audio mode X
Connect an external device (Y page 98).
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display then appears.
or
X Select AudioQMedia Interface . Selecting
music files
i COMAND displays the data stored on the
iPod ®
, MP3 player or USB mass storage
device according to the filing structure
used in the respective medium.
Selecting by skipping to a track X
To skip forwards or backwards to a
track: slideXVY or turn cVd.
or
X Press the 9or: button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
i Skipping forward skips to the next track.
Skipping backwards skips to the beginning
of the current track if the track has been
playing for more than eight seconds. If the
track has been playing for less than eight
seconds, it skips to the start of the previous
track. If you have selected a playback
option other than Normal track
sequence, the track sequence is random.
Selecting using the number keypad X
To make an entry: press theUbutton.
An input menu appears. The number of
characters available for input depends on
the number of stored tracks.
X To enter a track number: press a number
key, such as q.
The digit is entered in the first position in
the input line.
i COMAND will ignore and not display an
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X
If desired, enter further digits.
X To confirm your entry: pressW.
or
X Press and hold the number key for the last
number of the desired track number.
The selected track is played.
Fast forward/rewind X
If the display/selection window is
active: slideXVY and hold until you reach
the desired position.
i On an iPod ®
, the fast rewind function can
only be used within the currently playing
track. Selecting a category/playlist/folder
iPod ®
and selected MP3 players You can select tracks for an iPod
®
and MP3
player according to categories and folders.
Categories can include:
R Current track list
R Playlists
R Artists
R Albums
R Tracks
R Podcasts
R Genres
R Composers
R Audiobooks
i Some playback categories contain the
All entry. When this entry has been selec-
ted, the entire content of the category
selected will be played.
USB devices For USB mass storage devices, you can select
folders and also playlists (if available). When
playing back from playlists, COMAND can also display the respective album and artist
name (metadata), if these have been uploa-
ded to the system.
Playlists are indicated in the display by a spe-
cial icon. When you open the playlist, the cor-
responding tracks are opened and playback
begins when you select a track.
For USB mass storage devices, you can
choose to display the metadata contained in
the tags of the encoded music data, or to dis-
play the file and directory names during play-
back.
X
To display album and artist name: select
Media Interface QDisplay Meta‐
data.
Selecting a category and opening a
folder X
To open a category list/folder: pressW
when the display/selection window is
active.
or
X Select Music.
You will see the available categories or the
folder content (e.g. other folders).
i The Music menu item is not available until
the device has been activated. Example of display: category list
:
Device icon and device name, or the cat-
egory selected
; Selectable categories Media Interface* mode
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