audio MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class 2006 W251 Comand Manual

225 Glossary
Aspect ratio
Width and height proportions of a video
screen or signal - usually either 4:3
(NTSC) or 16:9 for widescreen DVDs.
Audio source
This includes the systems radio and CD
(CD drive in the control unit, CD chan-
ger*).
Autostore
Enters the stations with the best recep-
tion (signal strength) into the autostore
memory in order of their reception
quality (from strong to weak).
Balance
Defines sound-center left/right.
Bit rate (MP3)
Measurement of transmission speed.
Indicates the number of ->bits trans-
mitted per time unit.CD
(Compact Disc)
Digital storage medium in disc form.
CDDA
(C
ompact Disc Digital Audio)
File type for a convential audio ->CD-
ROM.
CD-R
(CD
Recordable)
->CD which can be written to once,
read many times but not deleted.
CD-ROM
(CD
Read Only Memory)
->CD which can only be read.
CD-RW
(CD
Rewritable)
->CD which can be read, written and
deleted.CD text
Additional information which may be
included on ->CD (e.g. track name, CD
title).
COMAND
(Co
ckpit Management and Data Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and
CD player, as well as for other optional
equipment (CD changer*, telephone*,
etc.).
Coordinates
Indicate the geographical position on
the earth's surface.

226 Glossary
DVD
(D
igital Versatile Disc)
Digital storage medium for storing lar-
ge amounts of data, e.g. movies.
DVD-R
(DVD
Recordable)
->DVD which can be written to once,
read many times but not deleted.
DVD-ROM
(DVD
Read Only Memory)
->DVD which can only be read.
Emergency call
This function places a call to a local
911 provider. It does not initiate a
->Tele Aid* call. Please note that the
911 emergency call system is a public
service. Using it without due cause is a
criminal offense.
Fader
Defines sound-center front/back.Folder
Alternative designation for songs/
tracks. Data saved on a storage medi-
um can be grouped into folders for
improved organization. Can be likened
to a filing cabinet containing a number
of folders, each of which holds a num-
ber of documents.
GPS
(Global Positioning System)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs DVD digital maps for
navigation.
GSM
(G
lobal System for Mobile Communica-
tion)
A standard network protocol used
throughout the world for digital cellular
communicationHeading Up
Dynamic map alignment, map is dis-
played facing driving direction pointing
up.
ID3 tag
Additional information which may be
included in MP3 files (e.g. title, artist,
album).
ISO9660
A standard file system for recording
data on CDs.
Joliet
Standard for recording data on CDs; an
extension of ISO 9660.
LOGIC7 Surround
Playback method resulting in an impro-
ved spatial listening experience com-
pared to conventional stereo playback.
MP3
The term used in everyday speech for
->MPEG1 Audio Layer 3.

227 Glossary
MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
A means of compressing digital audio
data.
Multi session
A method for recording data, e.g. for
CDs. Data is written to the CD in a num-
ber of sessions.
Navigation DVD
Contains all available destination
addresses (town, road, intersection,
house number, special destinations)
and the digital map material for a coun-
try or a region for destination entry,
route calculation and destination
guidance at time of DVD production.
DVD maps do not cover all areas nor all
routes within an area. North Up
The map is displayed facing north du-
ring route guidance.
NTSC (National Television System Com-
mittee)
A TV and video standard for USA and
Canada. This standard uses a composi-
te video signal, in which all information
- red, blue, and green signals (and
sometimes audio signals as well) are
mixed together.
PAL (Phase Alternation Line)
A TV and video standard for most coun-
tries in western and middle
Europe. The PAL standard uses a
higher image resolution and a lower
picture frequency than the NTSC stan-
dard.PIN code
Your PIN code prevents unauthorized
persons from using your GSM mobile
phone. The PIN code is a number
string, which you have to enter when
switching on the telephone.
POI (Point of Interest)
Points of Interest include service stati-
ons, rest areas, parking lots, hospitals,
sight-seeing points, etc.
Provider
is the network operator who makes
available (provides) telephone services
PUK (Personal Unblocking Key)
must be entered if the wrong PIN was
entered three consecutive times.

228 Glossary
Regional code
The regional code prevents video DVDs
from being played on DVD players not
having the same code as the ->DVD.
The factory setting of the Rear Seat En-
tertainment* CD/DVD player is code
1. It can only play back video DVDs also
having code 1 or no code.
Roaming
For this function, the telephone uses
the telephone network of a contract
partner. The ROAMING indicator in the
COMAND display indicates that a call is
being made using a contract partner.
Root directory
The uppermost directory on a storage
medium.
Scan rate (MP3)
Indicates the frequency at which volt-
age samples are taken during the con-
version of an analog signal into a digital
signal. The analog-to-digital converter
converts the samples into digital sig-
nals.Service source
This includes the systems telephone*
and navigation (voice output during
destination guidance)
SIM
(Subscriber Identity Module)
Card provided by the GSM telephone
service provider. Necessary for acces-
sing a mobile communication network.
SMS
(S
hort Message Service)
With this function you can receive and
read short text messages (if SMS ser-
vice is provided by your provider)
Soft keys
Keys that activate different functions.
Function of key depends on the selec-
ted operating mode.
Subtitle
A textual representation of the spoken
audio in a video program.Tele Aid*
(Tele
matic Alarm Identification on De-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and ma-
nual emergency, roadside assistance,
and information. Tele Aid is initially
activated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call. Refer also to the vehicle
operating instructions.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is char-
ged, properly connected, not damaged,
and cellular and GPS coverage is avai-
lable.
Unlock code
Your unlock code prevents unauthori-
zed persons from using your telephone.
The unlock code is a number string
you must enter when switching
on the telephone if you have locked
the phone before turning it off or if the
phone is set to lock automatically.

231 Index
A
Accepting
call 136
Activating
destination memory 194
DVD menu 105
Enter street menu 156
last destinations 192
Navigation main menu 152
Service main menu 210
Setting menu (DVD mode) 105
System settings menu 216
the help screen 220
today’s plan 202
Active call 141
Actvating
sound functions* 39
Adding
destination to today’s plan 202
Adjust
balance/fader 36Adjusting
brightness, contrast and color 108
display brightness 219
display brightness (rear seat
entertainment*) 97, 111
headset volume (rear audio
operation*) 86
headset volume (rear seat
entertainment*) 97
tone (DVD mode) 107
volume 35
Altering
map scale 177
AM Band 44
Arriving
at destination 177
Automatic map toggling 189
AUX operation 82
B
Balance control 36
Bass 37
Begin dialing 138C
CALC RTE 173
CALL CONNECTED 213, 214
CALL FAILED 129, 138
Calling up
main menus 31
Cancelling
route guidance 178
CD
fast forward/reverse 66
general information 52
loading
into the COMAND 53
playback mode 67
playback mode (rear seat
entertainment*) 99
Repeat track 68
switching to CD operation 61
Track mix 69
track select 64

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CD changer*
accessing 56
CD mix 69
ejecting CDs 59
loading CDs 56
Repeat CD 69
retracting 56
CD/DVD
general information 88
Changing
aspect ratio 106
camera view 107
DVD language 106
map display 177
COMAND
switching off 34
switching on 34
Compass function 170
CONNECTING 213, 214Connecting
external video sources (rear seat
entertainment*) 96
headsets (rear audio operation*) 84
headsets (rear seat
entertainment*) 93
CONTINUE ROUTE GUIDANCE 152
Current vehicle location 175
D
Destination input 156
Destination memory 193
Dialing
subsequent dialing 138
Displaying
full screen 104, 110
phone book 144
route list 180
soft keys during playback 103, 109
the compass screen 170Displaying and switching
between subtitles 107
DRIVE EMPTY (rear seat
entertainment*) 94
DVD
playback requirements (rear seat
entertainment*) 89
E
Ejecting
CD 53
CD (rear seat entertainment
operation*) 95
MP3 CD 74
Emergency call "911" 131
Emergency call system 213
Ending
call 136, 138
Entering
city 163
destination address 158

233 Index
house number 159
parking 165
PIN-code 133
PUK 134
telephone number 137
the unlock code 133
F
Frequency range 44
G
GPS 149
H
Hands-free microphone
switching on/off 142
Headsets
adjusting volume (rear audio
operation*) 86
connecting (rear audio
operation*) 84
connecting (rear seat
entertainment*) 93I
Important notes
telephone* 126
Incoming call 136
Information 214
L
Loading
CD
into the COMAND 53
into the RSE CD/DVD player 94
Loading/ejecting
CD (rear seat entertainment*) 94
navigation DVD 149
LOGIC7 Surround 38
M
Making
a conference call 143
display settings 219
Map orientation
Heading Up 177
North Up 177Memory
destination memory 193
last destinations 192
Memory functions
radio operation 48
Menu
functions 32
main area 31
soft keys area 31
status bar 31
Menu display 31
Menu system 31
Monitor off /on (rear seat
entertainment*) 113
MP3 CD
CD mix 81
fast forward/reverse 80
loading (see CD) 74
MP3 track scan 79
playback options 80
Repeat folder 81
Repeat track 81

234 Index
selecting a folder 76
selecting a folder (rear seat
entertainment*) 100
switching to MP3 CD mode 74
track select 78
Muting
CD operation 67
MP3 CD operation 80
satellite radio* operation 118
Muting (rear seat entertainment*) 112
N
Navigation
Important notes 148
Navigation displays 175
Navigation DVD 149
loading/ejecting 149
NAVIGATION IS INITIALIZING. PLEASE
WAIT. 207
NO SERV 135
NO SERV. 128O
Opening
the Audio menu 42
Operating elements
CD 14
CD changer* 16
MP3 CD 18
navigation 24
radio 12
Satellite radio* 20
service 26
telephone* 22
Outgoing calls 137
P
Phone book 144
PHONE NOT AVAILABLE 129
PHONE NOT INSERTED 129
PHONE OFF 130
PIN BLOCKED. PLEASE ENTER PUK ON
CELL PHONE 134PIN-code
entering 133
PIN-CODE INCORRECT 134
PLEASE ENTER LOCK-CODE 128
PLEASE INSERT SIM CARD (EMERGENCY
CALL 911 ONLY POSSIBLE WITH
PHONE) 129, 130, 133
PLEASE WAIT, LOADING DISC... (rear seat
entertainment*) 94, 95
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE... (rear seat
entertainment operation*) 95
Program category 119
PUK
entering 134
Q
Quick-dialing 141
R
Radio operation
muting 43
Radio station
saving station manually 49

235 Index
Reading
SMS message received 212
Rear Audio operation* 84
Rear monitor (rear seat
entertainment*) 90
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
operation* 87
Recalculating 173
Redial 138
Rejecting
call 136
Remote control (rear seat
entertainment*) 90
Replacing
batteries (remote control) 92
Resetting
all settings to the factory
settings 223
Roadside Assistance 213
ROAMING 135
Route calculation 173
Route guidance 173
RSE CD/DVD player (rear seat
entertainment*) 90S
Satellite radio*
important notes 116
memory functions 121
Satellite radio* operation
automatic tuning 119
Saving
current location 186
destination 193
radio station 49
Selecting
an audio source 43
CD (CD changer* only) 63
city 165
cross street 162
detour 181
folder (MP3 CD) 76
folder (rear seat entertainment*) 100
map orientation 177
multifunction display 29
satellite radio* station 119
source of the speakers 112
street 159the audio source (rear audio
operation*) 85
time zone 216
via folder list 76
Voice control* settings 220
Setting
bass and treble (rear seat
entertainment*) 113
display dimming characteristics 219
map view 188
POI Icons displays 187
routing mode 154
SIM-CARD BLOCKED 134
SMS 211
Software Updates 205
Sound functions* 38
Speed-dialling 141
Starting
route guidance 173
Station
satellite radio* station
station selection via direct channel
entry 120

236 Index
Subscribing
to satellite radio* 117
Subsequent dialing 138
Switching
between the rear monitors (rear seat
entertainment*) 89
the GPS info setting on/off 188
to AUX mode (rear seat
entertainment*) 109
to CD mode (rear seat
entertainment*) 98
to CD operation 61
to DVD mode (rear seat
entertainment*) 103
to MP3 CD mode 74
to MP3 CD mode (rear seat
entertainment*) 100
to telephone* operation 134
Switching off
COMAND 34
hands-free microphone 142
rear audio operation* 86
telephone operation 130
the rear monitor* 94Switching on
CD operation
CD changer* 62
CD drive in the COMAND 62
COMAND 34
hands-free microphone 142
satellite radio* operation 118
telephone operation 130
the rear monitor* 93
T
Tele Aid* 213
TELEPHONE BEING ACTIVATED, PLEASE
WAIT. 129
TELEPHONE BEING DEACTIVATED, PLEA-
SE WAIT 130
TELEPHONE NOT AVAILABLE 135
TELEPHONE NOT INSERTED 135
The unlock code
entering 133
Three-way calling 142
Track select 64
Traffic routes
minimizing 154Trail settings 190
Treble 37
V
Voice instructions 174
Volume
adjusting
at the COMAND 35
Rear audio* headsets 86
Rear Seat Entertainment*
headsets 97
automatic volume control 35
W
Weather Band WB 45