CD changer MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2013 X166 Comand Manual

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Call Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 128
Connecting .................................... 128
see Telephone
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 137
Opening and selecting an entry .....136
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 137
Car pool lanes ...................................... 56
Category list (music search) ............204
CD Copy protection ............................. 204
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............199
General information .......................204
Inserting ........................................ 192
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................246
Mode, switching to ........................195
Multisession .................................. 202
Notes on discs ............................... 204
Pause function ............................... 197
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 192
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................246
Safety notes .................................. 191
Selecting a media type ..................197
Selecting a track ............................ 198
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) .............................................. 28
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive )....................... 193
Inserting (DVD changer )................ 192
Inserting (single DVD drive) ...........192
Removing (single DVD drive) .......... 192
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 202
Changing direction
Announcement phase ......................81
Change of direction phase ...............81
Preparation phase ............................ 81
Changing the character set ................35
Channel presets ................................ 184Characters
Changing the character set .............. 33
Changing the language ....................33
Deleting ........................................... 33
Entering ........................................... 34
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................... 32
Entering (navigation) ........................34
Moving the cursor ............................ 33
Switching to letters ..........................33
Clear button ......................................... 25
Color, setting (TV, video) ..................226
COMAND Active multicontour sea t.................. 49
Basic functions ................................ 27
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................... 47
Display ............................................. 18
Examples of operation .....................25
Importing POIs ............................... 161
Menu overview ................................. 20
Multicontour seat ............................ 49
Seat functions .................................. 48
Settings ......................................... 179
Switching on/off .............................. 27
COMAND controller .............................24
COMAND control panel .......................23
COMAND display Cleaning instructions .......................21
Setting ............................................. 38
Switching on/off .............................. 21
Compass function ............................. 112
Connecting a USB device .................195
Contacts Deleting ......................................... 149
Importing ....................................... 148
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............226
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ...............204 D
Data medium Audio DVD ..................................... 202
CD/DVD ........................................ 204
MP3 ............................................... 202
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 207
Date format, setting ............................39
Day design, setting .............................38 Index
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Important safety notes
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WARNING
Making alterations to electronic components
can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, DVD changer,
navigation module, phone and voice control
are networked. If one component is not
functional or if it has been incorrectly
removed/replaced, this could impair the
operation of other components.
This could seriously jeopardize the
operational safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you always have
maintenance work on electronic components
carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. G
WARNING
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an accident, the driver should only enter
system settings with the vehicle at a standstill
and operate the system only when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) per
second.
COMAND delivers information to simplify
your choice of route and guide you
comfortably and safely to your destination.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you
bring your vehicle to a standstill, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions,
before making or accepting a telephone call
or viewing navigation maps, instructions or
downloaded information on the COMAND
screen. G
WARNING
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. The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver's
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
G
WARNING
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation
(MPE). But it is desirable that it should be
installed and operated with at least 8inches
(20 cm) and more between the radiator and a
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs.) Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
i USA only: The wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. These devices must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
i Canada only: the wireless devices of this
vehicle comply with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: 14
Operating safety

1. These devices may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. These devices must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Correct use
Observe the following information when using
COMAND:
R the safety notes in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
i Work improperly carried out on electronic
components or systems (e.g. radio, DVD
changer) and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Even
systems that have not been modified could
be affected because the electronic
systems are connected. Electronic
malfunctions can seriously jeopardize the
operational safety of your vehicle.
i Roof antenna functionality (telephone,
satellite radio, GPS) can be affected by the
use of roof carrier systems.
Attaching metallized retrofit film to the
windshield may affect radio reception and
have a negative impact on all other
antennas (e.g. emergency antenna) in the
vehicle interior.
i Therefore, have all work on or
modifications to electronic components
carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. This workshop should have the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. i
Protection against theft: this device is
equipped with technical provisions to
protect it against theft. Further information
on protection against theft can be obtained
from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Information on copyright
General information
You can find information on licenses for free
and open-source software used in COMAND
and its components here as soon as the
website is released: http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource . Registered trademarks
Registered trademarks:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
R BabySmart™, ESP ®
and PRE-SAFE ®
are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
R HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of
Prince.
R iPod ®
and iTunes ®
are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
R Logic7 ®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries.
R Microsoft ®
and Windows media ®
are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM radio Inc.
R HD Radio is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation. Operating safety
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Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your COMAND
system may not be equipped with all the
features described. COMAND operating system
Overview
0043
COMAND display (Y page 18)
0044 COMAND control panel with a single DVD
drive or DVD changer
0087 COMAND controller (Y page 24)
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function
R the telephone function
R the video function
R the system settings
R the online and Internet functions
R the Digital Operator's Manual
(available depending on the vehicle model) You can call up the main functions:
R
using the corresponding function buttons
R using the main function bar in the COMAND
display COMAND display
General notes !
Do not use the space in front of the
display to stow anything. Objects placed
here could damage the display or impair its
function. Avoid touching the surface of the
display. Pressure exerted on the surface of
the display can have an irreversible,
detrimental effect on the display.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may temporarily switch
off completely. 18
COMAND ope
rating systemAt a glance

0083
Current vehicle position: latitude
coordinates
0084 Currently set steering angle of the front
wheels
i To display current elevation 0044, the
system must be able to receive at least four
satellites. Steering angle 0084can be a
maximum of 35° in both directions.
X To exit the display: confirmBack
Back by
pressing 00A1or press the 0041back button. Showing the map data version
X
To show the map data menu: press00A1
the COMAND controller.
X Select Navi
Navi in the main function bar by
sliding 00A0005Band turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
X Select Map Version
Map Version and press00A1to
confirm.
The map data version number is shown.
Information about new versions of the
digital map can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Updating the digital map
Introduction The digital maps generated by the map
software become outdated in the same way
as conventional road maps. Optimal route
guidance can only be provided by the navigation system in conjunction with the
most up-to-date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the
digital map updated there with a DVD, or you
can update it yourself.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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.
Carrying out a manual update i
The update process can take a long time
(over an hour), depending on the size of the
digital map. During this time, you will only
be able to switch on radio mode and to
accept incoming calls. The update will be
completed more quickly if the vehicle is
stationary.
If you start the update with the engine
switched off and the starter battery has
insufficient power, COMAND may
automatically switch off. This protects the
battery. If this occurs, restart the update
with the engine running.
X Insert the DVD:
R
in the single DVD drive (Y page 192)
R in the DVD changer (Y page 192)
COMAND checks whether the digital map
on the DVD is compatible with the
navigation system and system software.
A prompt then appears asking if you want
to install the database. Versions of the
database currently installed and the Additional settings
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database that is to be installed are
displayed.
X Select Yes YesorNo
No and press 00A1to confirm.
After selecting Yes
Yes, an activation code
must be entered when installing a database
for the first time. You will receive the
activation code when you buy the
navigation DVD.
If you select No No, the process will be
canceled.
X Enter the activation code.
After entering the activation code
correctly, COMAND starts updating the
digital map. Once the update is finished,
you will see a message.
X To confirm the message: press00A1the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar.
The navigation system is not operational
until the update is complete.
i You cannot eject the DVD during the
update. If you switch off COMAND during
the update, the update is interrupted. It
then continues from where it was
interrupted when the system is restarted.
COMAND may prompt you to change the DVD
during the update.
X Press the 0065(for DVD changer) or
0062 (for single DVD drive) load/eject
button.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
X Insert the requested DVD.
Once the update has been successfully
completed, you will see a message to this
effect.
X To confirm the message: press00A1the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot.
The update is complete.
If the update is not successfully completed,
you will see a message that the map update
is not possible. X
To confirm the message: press00A1the
COMAND controller.
X Take the DVD out of the slot. 114
Additional settingsNavigation

G
WARNING
Only when the vehicle is stationary should
you:
R insert a data carrier
R eject a disc
There is a risk of being distracted from the
road and traffic conditions if you insert or
eject a disc while the vehicle is in motion. Inserting/ejecting CDs/DVDs
Notes If the CD/DVD has a printed side, this must
face upwards when the CD/DVD is inserted.
If neither side is printed, the side to be played
should face downwards. The system may not
be able to play CDs/DVDs with copy
protection.
i If a medium contains other files in
addition to music files, the loading time
before the first track starts to play may be
longer.
Inserting a disc into the single DVD
drive X
Press the 0062eject button.
If there is a disc already inserted, it will be
ejected.
X Take the disc out of the slot.
X Insert a disc into the slot.
If the disc is correctly inserted and is a
suitable disc, it is drawn in by the drive and
played.
Ejecting a disc from the single DVD
drive X
Press the 0062eject button.
X Take the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot, it
is drawn in again automatically after a short
while and reloaded. Inserting discs into the DVD changer The DVD changer has a fixed magazine with
six trays.
X To insert a CD/DVD into the magazine
tray: press the 0065load/eject button.
A menu shows the current load status of
the magazine trays. The last tray selected
is identified by a red digit. X
Select a magazine tray to be filled by
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller and
press 00A1to confirm.
or
X Press a number key, e.g. 0089.
The DVD changer switches to the selected
magazine tray. You see the Please Please
Wait...
Wait... message.
You then see the Please insert disc
Please insert disc

message. X
Insert a disc into the disc slot with the
printed side facing upwards.
The DVD changer loads the disc into the
selected magazine tray. The Loading Loading
disc ... disc ... message appears.192
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It may take some time for the disc to be
loaded, depending on the type of disc. If no
disc is inserted for approximately 20
seconds, the display returns to the
magazine menu.
The DVD changer plays the disc if:
R it has been inserted correctly.
R it is a permissible type of disc. 0043
Full magazine tray (eject function is
available)
0044 Empty magazine tray (disc can be
inserted)
X To exit the menu: press the0065eject/
load button again or press the 0041back
button.
or
X Select Back
Back by sliding 005B0064and turning
0082005B0083 the COMAND controller and press
00A1 to confirm.
X To fill empty magazine trays: press the
0065 load/eject button.
The magazine menu appears.
X Select Fill Empty Slots
Fill Empty Slots.
You see the Please Wait... Please Wait... message.
COMAND switches to the next free
magazine tray. You then see the Please
Please
insert disc insert disc message.
i Do not insert a disc into the magazine tray
until you have seen this prompt.
X Insert a disc into the disc slot with the
printed side facing upwards.
You see the Please Wait...
Please Wait... message.
Once the disc is loaded, the DVD changer switches to the next empty tray. You see
the
Please insert disc Please insert disc message.
X Repeat this step until all trays are loaded.
The DVD changer plays the last disc you
loaded if it has been inserted correctly and
it is a permissible type.
X To cancel loading: press the0065eject/
load button again or press the 0041back
button.
i If you cancel loading with the 0041back
button, the system loads and plays the last
CD you inserted.
Ejecting discs from the DVD changer If you remove one disc while playing another
disc, the DVD changer interrupts playback.
Playback continues once the disc has been
ejected.
X
To eject a CD/DVD: press the0065load/
eject button.
The magazine menu appears. The magazine
tray with the current disc is highlighted. 0043
Eject possible
0044 Type of data medium
0087 Disc name (only if stored on the disc)
0085 Current disc Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
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X
Select a magazine tray containing a disc by
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller and
press 00A1to confirm.
or
X Press a number key, e.g. 0089.
You see the message: Ejecting disc Ejecting disc
...
... . You then see the following
message: X
Take the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot,
COMAND will draw it in automatically after
a short while and load it again. X
To eject all CDs/DVDs: press the0065
load/eject button.
The magazine menu appears. X
Select Eject All Eject All by sliding0064005Band
turning 0082005B0083the COMAND controller and
press 00A1to confirm.
The DVD changer ejects the last disc
selected. You see the Ejecting disc Ejecting disc
... ... message.
X Take the disc out of the disc slot when you
see the Please remove disc . Please remove disc .
message.
The DVD changer switches to the next
loaded magazine tray and ejects the disc.
X Repeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
X To exit the menu: press the0065eject/
load button again or press the 0041back
button.
or
X Select Back Backby sliding 005B0064and turning
0082005B0083 the COMAND controller and press
00A1 to confirm. Inserting and ejecting an SD memory
card
General information COMAND supports SD memory cards
(Secure
Digital) and SDHC memory cards
(Secure DigitalHighCapacity).
i Not all memory cards available on the
market are designed for the temperatures
which may be reached in the vehicle.
If the SD memory card is no longer in use,
you should remove it from COMAND. High
temperatures can damage the card.
Due to the wide range of SD memory cards
available on the market, playback cannot
be guaranteed for all brands of SD memory
card.
The readable storage capacity depends on
the memory card used. You can obtain
further information at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. 194
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 modeAudio

Inserting an SD memory card
X
Insert the memory card into the slot on the
control panel until it engages in place. The
side with the contacts must face
downwards and point towards the slot.
The first 100 MP3 tracks are loaded. The
first MP3 track is then played. Further
tracks are loaded in the background; this is
indicated by an hourglass symbol.
If no MP3 tracks can be found, you will see
a message to this effect.
Ejecting an SD memory card X
Press the memory card.
The memory card is ejected.
X Remove the memory card from slot. Connecting a USB device
The USB port is located in the stowage
compartment in the center console.
Electrical consumption at this connection
must not exceed a continuous current of
500 mA. If the electrical consumption is
higher, use a separate source to provide
power for the USB device (e.g.
12 V power supply).
X Connect the USB device (e.g. USB stick) to
the USB port.
The first 100 MP3 tracks are loaded. The
first MP3 track is then played. Further
tracks are loaded in the background; this is
indicated by an hourglass symbol.
If no MP3 tracks can be found, you will see
a message to this effect.
i Due to the wide range of USB devices
available on the market, playback cannot
be guaranteed for all brands of USB device.
Information about suitable USB devices
can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
MP3 players must support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP). Switching to audio CD/DVD or MP3
mode
Inserting or connecting a medium X
Insert CDs/DVDs (Y page 192)
or
X Insert an SD memory card (Y page 195).
or
X Connect a USB device (Y page 195).
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
starts to play it.
Switching modes using the function
button X
Press the 003Afunction button one or more
times.
By pressing the function button repeatedly,
you can change the operating mode in the
following order:
R audio CD/DVD/video DVD/MP3 CD/MP3
DVD in the DVD changer or single DVD
drive (disc mode)
R memory card mode
R MUSIC REGISTER
R USB storage device
R Media Interface or audio AUX mode
R Bluetooth ®
audio mode
X Select an audio medium from the media list
(Y page 197).
Switching modes via the audio menu X
Select Audio Audioin the main function bar by
sliding 00A0005Band turning 0082005B0083the COMAND
controller and press 00A1to confirm.
The last active audio source is now
activated.
You can activate a different audio source
using the audio menu.
X Select Audio Audioby sliding 00A0005Band turning
0082005B0083 the COMAND controller and press
00A1 to confirm.
The audio menu appears. Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
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