MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2016 MY16 Audio Manual

Storing stations
Storing stations manually using the
number keypad
You can save the current station.
XPress and hold any of the xtos
number keys until the display shows the
number you pressed in front of the trans-
mitter frequency :.
The station is stored under the selected
preset.
Storing stations manually using the sta-
tion list
You can store the current station in the sta-
tion list.
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Presets.
The display shows a list of the stored sta-
tions. The #dot indicates the current sta-
tion.
XSelect the preset where the station is to be
stored.
XTo save the station: press and hold the
control knob until the station frequency is
shown in the list.
Audio 15 continues to play the station.
Storing stations automatically
You can automatically save 10 receivable sta-
tions to the presets on the selected wave-
band. The order is determined by reception
quality.
iPreviously stored stations on the wave-
band will be deleted.
XPress the $button to select the desired
waveband.
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Presets.
The display shows a list of the stored sta-
tions. The #dot indicates the current sta-
tion.
XSelect Autostore.
Audio 15 searches for the 10 stations with
the best reception and stores them.
XTo cancel the storing process: select
Cancel
during the storing process.
Audio 15 cancels the automatic storing
process.
XTo exit the menu: select one of the stored
stations in the list.
Audio 15 plays the selected station.
or
XPress the %button.
Calling up stored stations
Calling up stations using the number key-
pad
XPress the $button to select the wave-
band.
XBriefly press a number button from xto
s.
You will hear the station stored in the selec-
ted preset, if it is receivable.
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Calling up stations using the station list
XPress the$button to select the wave-
band.
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Presets.
The display shows a list of the stored sta-
tions. The #dot indicates the current sta-
tion.
XSelect the desired station.
You will hear the station stored in the selec-
ted preset, if it is receivable.
Calling up a station using the control knob
XPress the $button to select the wave-
band.
XSelect display/selection window.
XSelect the desired stored station using the
control knob.
You will hear the station stored in the selec- ted preset, if it is receivable.
Switching wavebands
Audio 15 can receive the following wave-
bands:
WavebandFrequency
FM (VHF)87.7 – 107.9 MHz
MW (medium wave)530 – 1710 kHz
XPress the $button repeatedly until the
display shows the desired waveband.
or
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect the current waveband (e.g FM).
The display shows a list of the wavebands.
The #dot indicates the current wave-
band.
XSelect the desired waveband.
Audio 15 switches waveband and plays the last station selected.
SD memory card and USB device
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD memory cards are small parts. They can be
swallowed and cause asphyxiation. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep SD memory cards out of the reach of
children. If an SD memory card is swallowed,
seek immediate medical attention.
Inserting/ejecting an SD memory
card
Inserting an SD memory card
XInsert the SD memory card into the SD slot with the contacts at the front and facing
downwards.
Audio 15 automatically activates SD mode
and loads the files.
The display shows Reading Memory
Card....
iIf Audio 15 cannot find any readable files
on the SD memory card, the display shows
No Playable Files
.
Information on readable file formats can be
found in the technical data (
Ypage 50).
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Ejecting an SD memory card
XPress the SD memory card.
Audio 15 ejects the SD memory card.
XRemove the SD memory card.
Connecting a USB device
The port for USB devices is located in the
stowage compartment on the driver's side of
the instrument panel.
XConnect the USB device to the USB port in
the correct position.
Audio 15 automatically activates USB
mode and loads the files.
The display shows Reading USB
device...
iIf Audio 15 cannot find any readable files
on the USB device, the display shows No
Playable Files.
Information on readable file formats can be
found in the technical data (
Ypage 50).
iDue to the wide range of USB devices
available on the market, playback cannot
be guaranteed for all USB device brands.
Information about suitable USB devices
can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Selecting the SD/USB function
XPress the Õbutton repeatedly, until the
display in the menu bar shows SD
/USB.
Playback starts.
Alternatively, you can select the SD function
in the main menu bar.
XPress the 9button repeatedly until the
main menu bar is selected.
XSelect Audio.
The display shows all available audio sour-
ces in a selection list.
XSelect SD/USB.
Playback starts.
You can also select the SD/USB function
accordingly when one of the other audio func-
tions is active.
XPress the j(SD)/l (USB) button.
or
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Media.
The display shows all available audio sour-
ces in a selection list.
XSelect SD/USB.
Playback starts.
iIf there is already an SD memory card
inserted, you can see the name of the SD
memory card instead of SD
.
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:Playback time
;Track name
=Folder name
?Current playback option (no display when
playing in "normal track order")
AArtist
BType of data carrier (in this case: SD mem-
ory card)
CTrack number
Selecting a track
Selecting a track by skipping to a track
XPress the EorF button.
Audio 15 plays the previous track again or
the next track.
iThe following principles apply to the skip
back function:
RIf the track has been playing for less than
8 seconds, playback moves back to the
start of the previous track.
RIf the track has been playing for more
than 8 seconds, playback moves back to the start of the current track.
iIf you have selected random playback
(
Ypage 44), a random selection follows
as the next track.
Selecting a track with the control knob
XTurn the control knob clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Audio 15 plays the previous track again or
the next track.
iIf you have selected random playback
(
Ypage 44), a random selection follows
as the next track.
Selecting a track in the track list
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Music.
XSelectFolder.
The display shows the track list of the folder
in which the track currently playing can be
found. The #dot indicates the currently
playing track.
XSelect the desired track.
Audio 15 plays the selected track.
Selecting a track by track number
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XPress thelbutton.
XUsing the number keys xtos, enter
desired track number :.
Audio 15 plays the selected track.
iYou can only enter numbers of tracks
which are in the folder currently being
played.
Fast forward/rewind
XPress and hold the EorF button.
The current title plays quickly backwards or
forwards.
Changing folders
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Music.
XSelectFolder.
The display shows the track list of the folder
in which the track currently playing can be
found. The #dot indicates the track cur-
rently playing.
XPress the %button.
The display shows a list of folders on the
first level. A #dot indicates the folder in
which the track currently playing can be
found.
XSelect the desired folder.
XSelect the track in the folder.
Audio 15 plays the selected track and
closes the folder structure. You can navigate through the folder structure
of the SD memory card/USB device as fol-
lows:
ProcessOperation
The
9 and:
buttons,
turning the control
knobJumps within the
folder level
The = or%
buttonJumps one folder
level higher
Pressing the control
knobOpens a folder/
selects a track
;Exits the SD/USB
menu
Playing a playlist
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Music.
XSelectPlaylists.
The display shows playlists saved on the SD
memory card/USB device.
XSelect the desired playlist.
Audio 15 shows a list of titles associated
with this playlist.
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XSelect the title with which the playlist
should start.
Audio 15 plays the selected track and
closes the list.
Selecting track playback options
You may select from the following track play-back options:
Playback
optionOperation
Normal track
sequenceYou hear the tracks in the
same order as they are
stored on the SD memory
card/USB device.
Random
tracksAll the tracks on the SD
memory card/USB device
are played in a random
order.
Random
folderAll tracks in the selected
folder and sub-folders are
played in random order.
XTo Select the SD/USB menu: press
the : button repeatedly until the menu
bar is selected.
XSelect SD/USB.
The currently selected playback option is
indicated by the #dot.
XTo select a playback option : selectNor‐
mal Track Sequence,Random Tracksor
Random Folder
.
You will hear the tracks in the selected
playback option.
iDepending on the active random play-
back mode, the Mix
symbol is shown in the
status line in front of the folder, SD memory card or USB device symbols.
Selecting an active partition (USB
only)
If the USB device is partitioned, this function
is available. Up to 4 partitions (primary, FAT or
FAT32 format) are supported.
XTo select the USB menu: press the :
button repeatedly until the menu bar is
selected.
XSelect USB.
XSelectSelect Active Partition.
Displaying metadata
There are two ways to display the name of the
track in the display window:
Rwith the names stored in the metadata of
the track
Rwith the file names
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect SD/USB.
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XSelectDisplay Metadata.
XSwitch the function on Oor off ªusing
the control knob.
XTo exit the menu : press the%button.
Displaying information about the
tracks played
You can display information stored in the
metadata of a track that is currently playing.
XPress the mbutton.
The display shows the folder name and
track title for approximately 3 seconds.
Bluetooth®audio
Selecting the Bluetooth®audio func-
tion
XPress the Õbutton repeatedly until BT
Audiois shown in the menu bar in the dis-
play. Alternatively, you can select the Bluetooth
®
audio function via the main menu bar.
XPress the
9button repeatedly until the
main menu bar is selected.
XSelect Audio.
The display shows all available audio sour-
ces in a selection list.
XSelect BT Audio.
You can also specifically choose the Blue-
tooth
®audio function if the SD, USB or AUX
function is active.
XPress the nbutton.
or
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Media.
The display shows all available audio sour-
ces in a selection list.
XSelect Bluetooth Audio.
iIf a Bluetooth®audio device is already
connected, you will see its name instead of
BT Audio
.
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:Track/artist
;Current playback option (no display when
playing in "normal track order")
=Name of the audio equipment
?StartsMor stops ¯playback
AData medium position in the list of audio
sources
BData medium type (Bluetooth®audio)
Playing audio files
Starting/stopping playback
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XTo start playback: selectMin the menu
bar.
Playback starts.
XTo stop playback: select¯in the menu
bar.
Playback stops.
Interrupting playback
iNot all Bluetooth®audio devices support
this function.
XPress the 8button.
Sound output is switched off. Playback is
also stopped on the audio device.
Starting playback after a pause
If the Bluetooth®connection breaks, the No
BluetoothAudioDeviceConnectedmes-sage appears in the display. The search for
available audio devices begins.
iWhen the search has ended, the audio
device can be reconnected.
XSelect Connect Last Device.
Playback starts immediately if the audio
device permits it.
XIf the Bluetooth Audio Device Paused
message is shown in the display, start play-
back manually.
Selecting a track
iNot all Bluetooth®audio devices support
this function.
XPress the C/D button.
You will hear the previous/next track.
Selecting a playback option
You may select from the following track play-
back options:
Playback
optionOperation
Normal track
sequenceTracks are played in the
same order as they are
stored on the Bluetooth
®
audio device.
Random
tracksAll the tracks on the Blue-
tooth®audio device are
played in random order.
iNot all Bluetooth®audio devices support
this function.
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XPress the:button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect BT Audio.
The currently selected playback option is
indicated by the #dot.
XTo select a playback option : selectNor‐
mal Track SequenceorRandom Tracks.
You will hear the tracks in the desired play-
back option. If you have selected Random
Tracks, the display in the display/selec-
tion window shows Random
in front of the
symbol for the audio device.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Setting the volume
If you play audio files from a Bluetooth®
device, it is possible that the volume may
need to be significantly increased. You can
therefore select from two volume options:
Volume
optionOperation
StandardThe Bluetooth®device is
played back at a normal vol-
ume.
BoostThe Bluetooth®device is
played back louder.
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect BT Audio.
XSelectVolume.
The current volume option is identified by
the #dot.
XTo select the volume option : select
Standard
or Boost.
You have set the volume option.
XTo exit the menu : press the%button.
AUX function
Connecting an external device
You can connect an external device to Audio
15 and play it back via the speakers.
The AUX jack intended for this purpose
(3.5 mm stereo audio jack) is located in the
stowage compartment on the driver's side of
the dashboard.
XConnect an external device to the AUX
jack.
iAn adapter cable is required for the AUX
jack.
iIf you connect an external device, Audio
15 does not automatically switch over to
the AUX function.
Selecting the AUX function
XPress the Õbutton repeatedly until the
display shows Aux
.
Audio 15 plays the external device and pro-
duces sound through the loudspeakers
again.
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Alternatively, you can select the AUX function
in the main menu bar.
XPress the9button repeatedly until the
main menu bar is selected.
XSelect Audio.
The display shows all available audio sour-
ces in a selection list.
XSelect Aux.
You can also select the AUX function accord-
ingly when the SD, USB or BT Audio function
is active.
XPress the mbutton.
or
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Media.
The display shows all available audio sour-
ces in a selection list.
XSelect Aux.
Increasing the volume
If you connect an external device via its head-
phones jack, it may be the case that the vol-
ume must be increased significantly. You can
therefore select from two volume options:
Volume
optionOperation
StandardThe external device playback
is at a normal volume.
BoostThe external device playback
is louder.
XPress the :button repeatedly until the
menu bar is selected.
XSelect Volume.
The current volume option is identified by
the #dot.
XTo select the volume option: select
Standard
orBoost.
You have set the volume option.
XSet the Audio 15 volume to an average
value.
XConnect the external device and select the
AUX function.
XIncrease the volume of the external equip-
ment as much as possible without distor-
tion.
XSet the desired Audio 15 volume.
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