bluetooth MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class 2010 R171 Comand Manual

Supported Data Formats (USB devices)
The following data types are supported:
R MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
In order to display the metadata during
playback, ID3 tags (version 1.x, 2.3, 2.4) and
WMA tags in ASCII and UTF16 coding are
supported.
Notes on USB Devices
R In order to keep the initialisation time short,
do not store data other than music files on
the USB device.
R Up to eight directory levels with up to 1,000
tracks are supported.
R Do not use a USB extension cable or
adapter. These may impair functionality.
R Playlists are searched for in the
background on the USB device and, if
available, are offered beside folders in a
separate category. The initialisation of
large USB mass storage devices can take
several minutes.
i Files protected with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) are not supported by the
Media Interface.
Connecting External Devices
For the connection of external devices to the
Media Interface device-specific adaption
cables are needed, which are included in the
delivery of the Media Interface. You will find
the connection sockets in the glove
compartment or in the storage compartment
of the center console (SL-Class).
Never connect more than one device at a
time. Please consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center for further information.
i Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle, as functionality cannot be
guaranteed above certain temperatures
(such as inside a vehicle in direct sunlight).
Mercedes-Benz does not take
responsibility for any damage to external
devices.1Connection socket for 1/8 inch jack plug,
for MP3 players, for example.2iPod plug for connecting an iPod ®3USB socket for connecting a USB device4Example device: iPod®XConnect the external device using
appropriate connection 1, 2 or 3.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
COMAND activates the device.
If you remove a device, the No Device
Connected message appears.
i The connected iPod or USB device should
not be operated with a remote control
(such as a Bluetooth remote control) while
it is being operated with Media Interface,
as this could cause unforeseen technical
difficulties.
i The initialisation period may be extended
if you connect an iPod or USB device which
has a fully discharged battery.
i Error messages appear while the device
is being activated if:
R you have connected two devices at the
same time
R COMAND does not support the device
connected
146Media InterfaceAudio

iUsing individualization, you can fine-tune
voice control to your own voice and thus
improve voice recognition. The process of
individualization is described in chapter
“System Settings” ( Y page 41).
i If you use individualization, it may impair
recognition of other users. Switch off
individualization if it makes recognition of
other users worse.
Phone
GWarning
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellular
telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location before placing or
answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
feature and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the mobile
phone only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not be
able to observe traffic conditions and could
endanger yourself and others.
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.
Operation
You can use voice control to:
R place a call by using your voice to input a
phone number
R store names and numbers in the address
book
R dial a number from the address book
R dial a number from the call list “Latest
calls”
R listen to the phone book
R retrieve and manage your voice mail and
recorded announcement services
R redial
Voice control recognizes whether:
R your phone is switched on
R your phone is connected via Bluetooth ®
R the car phone is registered with the
relevant mobile phone network
R it is possible to dial
If it is not possible to dial, voice control issues
a message to this effect.
i You can still operate your phone using the
keypad.
Commands
“Phone”
Use the “Phone” command to select the
phone application. Use this command if you
wish the digits entered to be shown on the
display.
“Help Phone”
Voice control has an extensive help function.
Using the “Help Phone” command, you can
have all the essential commands for the
phone read out .
“Dial number”
You can use the “Dial number” command to
dial a phone number.
The digits 0 to 9 and the word “Plus” are
permitted.
“ Plus” replaces the international dialing code,
e.g. “00”.
Say the phone number in the form of a
continuous string of individual digits or as
blocks of digits, e.g. three to five digits.
Voice control repeats the digits it recognizes
after each block of digits (with a pause of
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