CD changer MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2010 W212 Comand Manual

Notes about ................................... 133
pause function ............................... 140
selecting a track ............................ 141
setting audio format ......................143
starting playback ........................... 139
stopping or pausing playback ........140
voice control with ..................203, 210
DVD Audio, rear seat
entertainment .................................... 170
DVD changer
loading ............................................. 49
DVD menu operation ................ 160, 180
DVD playback conditions ................. 157
DVD Video .......................................... 156
automatic picture switch off ..........156
control menu, displaying/hiding ....158
DVD menu ..................................... 160
fast forward/rewind ......................159
functional restrictions ....................157
handling and care of discs .............156
interactive content ........................162
menu system ................................. 158
notes on ........................................ 156
operating DVD menu .............160, 180
picture settings .............................. 160
rear seat entertainment system .....177
safety notes ................................... 156
selecting film/track .......................160
stop function ................................. 159
submenu overview .........................157
switching to ................................... 158
voice control with ..................204, 211
Dynamic routing ............................ 55, 91
E
Ejecting discs, rear seat
entertainment system ...................... 174
Ejecting discs and memory cards
main audio system ......................... 136
Emergency phone calls ............ 102, 216
Ending active phone calls ................. 111
Ending calls .......................................... 29
External audio or video devices
main system .......................... 153, 163
rear seat entertainment system .....181
voice control with .......................... 205
F
Fader (sound), setting ......................... 35
Fast forward
audio playback ............................... 142
rear seat entertainment
system ................................... 175, 178
video playback ............................... 159
Film selection, DVD ................... 160, 179
Folders
MP3 mode, selecting .....................142
rear seat MP3 operation ................175
Formats, audio .................................. 132
Forward track skip ............................ 141
Full-screen map ................................... 54
G
Geo-coordinates, displaying ............... 58
Global voice control commands ...... 187
Google Maps ®
.................................... 217
GPS reception ...................................... 51
displaying geo-coordinates ..............58
Gracenote ®

Media database ............................. 143
GSM network coverage ....................... 98
H
Hands-free microphone, switching
on/off ................................................. 111
Hanging up (phone calls) .................. 111
Hard disk drive
voice control with ..................204, 210
HD Radio™ ......................................... 123
Headsets, rear seat
entertainment ........................... 168, 170
Help with voice control, general ...... 213
Highway information, displaying ....... 59
Highway junctions, selecting as
destination ........................................... 69
Home address in destination
memory .......................................... 71, 91
deleting ............................................ 94
setting or changing ..........................91
House numbers, entering for
destination ................................... 68, 195
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I
Incident (traffic notification) .............. 87
Incoming calls
answering ................................ 29, 109
rejecting .................................. 29, 109
Individualization of voice control ...... 42
Information calls ............................... 217
Initiating phone calls see Calling
Input of navigation destination .......... 62
speed restriction on ...................50, 72
Input speller
settings for address book ..............108
Inserting disk, rear seat
entertainment .................................... 173
Installing map data ............................. 49
Interactive content on DVDs .... 162, 181
Interrupting audio playback ............. 140
Interrupting video playback ............. 159
Intersection (selecting) .................... 194
iPod ®
devices ..................................... 147
connecting to ................................. 147
playback options ............................ 152
playlists and folders .......................150
selecting tracks ............................. 150
K
Keypad, entering characters with ..... 32
L
Lane recommendations ...................... 83
Language settings ............................... 44
DVD Video ............................. 162, 181
rear seat entertainment system .....172
Last Destinations ............................... 95
adding stopover destination ............73
adding to memory ............................ 93
choosing destination from ...............72
deleting destination from .................95
saving current vehicle
position ...................................... 54, 95
voice control for ............................ 196
Listing address book contents ........ 200
Loading CDs and DVDs
main system .................................. 134
rear seat entertainment system .....173
Local voice control commands ........ 187
Location of vehicle, current see Vehicle location (current)
LOGIC7 ®
Surround Sound system ..... 36
Loudness see Volume
M
Magazine compartments, DVD
changer .............................................. 134
Main function display
see Display, main
Main function menus
list of ................................................ 19
navigation mode, switching to .........53
opening ............................................ 30
Main menu, overview of ..................... 19
Maneuver phase (driving
maneuvers) .......................................... 82
Map display (See also Navigation) ..... 56
blocked area for route .....................60
destination information .................... 86
driving maneuver preparation ..........81
entering destination on ....................72
entering POI from ............................ 80
general information, at bottom ........58
hiding crosshairs .............................. 55
setting scale .................................... 54
topographic map .............................. 59
traffic information ............................ 58
traffic lane recommendations ..........83
traffic notifications in .......................87
updating map software ....................48
Measurement units, navigation ......... 52
Media interface ................................. 147
data formats .................................. 148
voice control with ..................204, 211
Media Interface
connecting devices ........................148
selecting category/playlist/folder . 150
selecting files ................................. 150
switching to ................................... 149
Memory cards
starting playback ........................... 139
voice control with ..................204, 210
8Index

normal and random options ...........144
rear seat entertainment system .....175
steering wheel operation .................28
voice commands for ......................204
Track selection (video) ..... 160, 161, 179
voice commands for ......................204
Traffic lane recommendations ........... 83
Traffic messages ................................. 87
Traffic symbol information ................. 90
Training for voice control ................... 42
Transmit volume (phone) ................. 101
Treble setting
main system .................................... 35
rear seat entertainment system .....171
Troubleshooting
voice control .................................. 211
U
Units of measurement, navigation .... 52
Updating Gracenote ®
Media
Database ............................................ 143
Updating map software ...................... 48
USB devices
connecting to ................................. 147
playback options ............................ 152
playlists and folders .......................150
selecting active partition ...............152
selecting tracks .....................150, 152
V
Vehicle location (current)
displaying ......................................... 58
GPS reception .................................. 51
moving map to ................................. 55
saving in Last Destinations ........54, 95
Video .................................................. 156
control menu, displaying/hiding ....158
handling and care of discs .............156
interactive content ........................162
operating DVD menu .............160, 180
picture settings .............................. 160
rear seat entertainment system .....177
voice control with .......................... 211
Video Aux (auxiliary)
main system .................................. 163
rear seat entertainment system .....168
Voice control ..................................... 186
canceling the dialog .......................188
command list ................................. 205
creating voice names .....................198
general operation .......................... 186
help function .................................. 213
interrupting the dialog ...................187
operating safety ............................. 186
settings ............................................ 42
starting the dialog ..........................187
switching help screen on or off ........42
training for voice recognition ...........42
troubleshooting ............................. 211
with address book .........116, 197, 211
with DVD changer ..........................203
with external equipment (Aux) .......205
with navigation .............................. 191
with phone ..................................... 188
with radio and satellite radio .........201
Voice mail, voice control for ............ 191
Voice names, creating ...................... 198
Volume (loudness)
COMAND ......................................... 34
external audio sources ..........153, 163
mobile phones ............................... 101
muting COMAND ............................. 34
navigation announcements ........35, 85
phone calls ...................................... 35
voice command ............................. 188
wireless headsets ..........................169
W
Wireless headsets, rear seat
entertainment .................................... 168
basic operation .............................. 171
batteries for ................................... 170
muting audio playback ...................168
Y
Yahoo Local Maps ®
........................... 217
Z
ZAGAT ®
Rating Service ....................... 79
Zip code of destination, selecting ...... 65
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RMicrosoft ®
is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and other countries
R SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
R Windows media ®
is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries
You will find the following symbols in these
operating instructions:GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your COMAND.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
XThis symbol points to
instructions for you to follow. A
number of these symbols
appearing in succession
indicates a multiple-step
procedure.OThe continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.( Y page 11)This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on
this subject.DisplayMessages, menu items or soft
key names appearing in the
COMAND color display are
printed in the style shown here.Operating SafetyGWarning
Any alterations of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, telephone and Voice
Control systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
GWarning
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
second.
COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe place before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information.
GWarning
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
Introduction15Z

COMAND Control System
E-Class illustrated
FunctionPage1COMAND display182COMAND control unit with
DVD changer
20
3COMAND controller23
Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Components of COMAND
COMAND comprises:
R the COMAND display
R the COMAND control unit with DVD
changer
R the COMAND controller with the Back and
Clear button
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function with the radio, SatRadio,
disc (CD audio, DVD audio or MP3 mode),
PCMCIA memory card (MP3 mode), Music
Register and Audio Aux modes
R the telephone and the address book
function
R DVD Video
R systems settings
You can call up the main functions:
R using the corresponding function buttons
R using the main function line in the
COMAND display
COMAND Display
i Do not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. Should
the display need cleaning, use a mild
cleaning agent and a soft, antistatic, lint-
free cloth. Commercially available alcohol
and ammonia-free TFT or LCD cleaners are
recommended.
The COMAND display shows the function
currently selected and its associated menus.
The COMAND display is divided into several
areas.
The radio display is shown in the example.
18COMAND Control SystemAt a Glance

FunctionPage1$Switch to radio mode123Switch wavebands2hSwitch toLast selected medium in
DVD changer139, 158Memory Card139Music Register144Media Interface1473VLoad/eject button134,1364Disc slotCD/DVD loading134CD/DVD ejection136Update the map software485ESelect stations using the
station search function
125
Fast reverse142Select the previous track141FunctionPage6qSwitch COMAND on/off34Adjust the volume347FSelect stations using the
station search function
125
Fast forward142Select the next track14182Clear button for functionsTelephone number entry109Delete a digit or entire entry9Number keypadSelect stations via station
presets
125
Store stations manually125Telephone number entry109DTMF tone transmission111aPCMCIA memory card slot136bEject button for the
PCMCIA memory card
137
COMAND Control System21At a GlanceZ

driver when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.XTo select a menu: Press the =
or ; button.XTo select a submenu or scroll in a list:
Press the 9 or : button.XTo select the next menu level up: Press
the % button.XTo select the standard display: Press the
% button repeatedly until the standard
display with the odometer and trip
odometer appears again in the display.
or
XPress and hold the % button until the
standard display with the odometer and trip
odometer appears.XTo confirm the selection: Press the
a button.XTo confirm a display message: Press the
a or % button.
Multifunction Display
The description field on the multifunction
display shows you values and settings as well
as any display messages that may have been
generated.
1Description field2Line for menus
Text field 1 shows settings, functions,
submenus and any malfunctions that occur.
XTo show the line for menus 2: Press the
= or ; button.
Menus and Submenus
The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
Multifunction Display Menus
i The following table only lists the functions
and submenus that are needed in
connection with COMAND. For information
on the vehicle-related submenus please
refer to the vehicle operator's manual.
MenusFunctions and SubmenusNaviNavigation messagesAudioSelecting radio stations
Operating the DVD changer/
Music register/Memory cardTelAccepting a call
Initiating a call
Rejecting a call
Ending a call
Selecting a phone book entry
Calls dialed
Navi Menu
The multifunction display shows navigation
instructions in the Navi menu.
Route Guidance Inactive
1Direction of travel2Current road26Multifunction Steering WheelAt a Glance

ROff Map : the vehicle is outside the range
of the digital map. The vehicle is in an off-
map position.
R Off Mapped Road : the vehicle is on a road
which is not in the digital map, or is away
from the road, for example in a car park.
R No Route : no route to the selected
destination could be calculated.
Audio Menu
Use the functions in the Audio menu to
operate the audio equipment. If no audio
equipment is switched on, the multifunction
display shows the message Audio Off.
XTo adjust the volume: Press the W or
X button.
Selecting a Radio Station/Channel
XSwitch on COMAND and select FM/ AM
Radio (Y page 123) or SatRadio
( Y page 127).XSelect the Audio menu.1Wave band2Preset number with channel number,
channel name or frequencyXTo select the next or previous preset
channel: Briefly press 9 or : .
or
XTo select the next or previous channel:
Press and hold 9 or : .
i
You can only change the wave band and
save new stations/channels using
COMAND.
Operating the DVD Changer/Music
Register/ Memory Card/Media
Interface XSwitch on COMAND and select Disc,
Memory Card (Y page 139), Music
Register (Y page 144) or Media Interface
( Y page 149).XSelect the Audio menu.
Example: View of the CD player
1Current disc2Current trackXTo select the next or previous track:
Briefly press 9 or : .
or
XTo scroll through the track list in
upward or downward direction: Press
and hold 9 or : .
i
If you are playing a CD or DVD with track
information, the multifunction display
shows the name and number of the track.
The track is displayed on MP3s.
Operating the DVD Video
XSwitch on COMAND and select DVD Video
( Y page 158).XSelect the Audio menu.1Current scene28Multifunction Steering WheelAt a Glance

Update Sequence
The sequence includes the following stages:
R Loading DVD into the DVD changer
R Update process
i The update process may take between 60
and 150 minutes, depending on the size of
the map software.
If possible, perform the update when the
vehicle is stationary. The DVD read speed
is faster when the vehicle is stationary than
when the vehicle is moving and the update
therefore takes less time. If you perform
the update with the engine off and the
vehicle battery is no longer powerful
enough, COMAND may shut off
automatically during the process to protect
the battery. In this case, restart the update
with the engine running.
You can interrupt the update process and
continue it at later time. If you cancel the
update process, the navigation system is
not ready for operation.
GWarning
Never leave the engine running in an enclosed
space. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust gases constitutes
a health hazard and could lead to loss of
consciousness or even death.
Loading DVDs into DVD Changer
The DVD changer is a magazine with six built-
in compartments.
1Load button2Disc slotXPress the Load button 1.
A menu indicates which magazine
compartments are currently loaded.XTo select an empty magazine
compartment: Rotate ym z or slide om p.XTo start loading: Press n.
The message Please Insert Disc
will be displayed.XInsert the DVD into the slot 2 with the
printed side upwards.
The DVD changer pulls in the DVD. The
message Loading Disc ... will be
displayed.
i If the magazine is full, you will first need
to eject a disc.
Update Process
The update process starts once the DVD has
been loaded.
COMAND checks whether the map software
on the DVD matches the vehicle's navigation
system and system software.
Map Software is not suitable for the
Navigation System or the System
Software
A message is displayed stating that the
navigation update DVD with the new map
data is not suitable for the system or the
system software.
COMAND ejects the DVD.
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There may be playback problems with
userburned CDs with a storage capacity of
more than 700 MB. These CDs do not meet
current valid standards.
i When playing a DVD Audio, it may be the
case with numerous albums that the last
track does not contain any music and
COMAND switches to the next track. This
is due to the production method and does
not imply a fault with the unit.
! Do not attach stickers or labels of any
kind to discs. They may come loose and
damage COMAND.
COMAND has been designed for discs
meeting the requirements of standard
EN 60908. Therefore, only discs with a
maximum thickness of 1.3 mm can be
used.
If a thicker disc is inserted, e.g. one which
stores data on both sides, (DVD on one
side, audio data on the other side), this
cannot be ejected and COMAND will be
damaged.
Do not use 8 cm diameter discs, not even
with an adapter. Only use round discs with
a diameter of 12 cm.
i COMAND can play CD Audio with the high
resolution surround format.
Notes on the Care of CD/DVD Discs
R Only touch the discs at the edges.
R Handle discs with care in order to prevent
malfunctions during playback.
R Avoid scratching, leaving fingerprints and
dust on the discs.
R Clean the discs occasionally with a
commercially available cleaning cloth.
Always wipe in a straight line from the
inside outwards, never in a circular motion.
R The discs must only be labelled using pens
specially designed for this purpose.
R After use, put the discs back into the box.
R Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
Loading CDs and DVDs
GWarning
Only load a CD or DVD when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is in
motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
i If the CD/DVD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If
neither side is printed, the side to be played
must face downwards.
The system may not be able to play copy-
protected CDs/DVDs.
Loading the DVD Changer
The DVD changer is a magazine with six built-
in compartments.
1Load/Eject button (all magazine
compartments)2Disc slot134CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3Audio