audio MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2005 R230 Comand Manual

54 Audio
CD operation
Explanation of the playback modes
Normal Sequence
Tracks are played in ascending order
(e.g. 1, 2, 3 and so on). If just one CD is
inserted, the first track is played when
the last one is over.
If more than one CD is available, the
first track of the next CD is played
when the last track of the previous CD
is over. The CDs are changed in normal
order.
Track Mix
Tracks are played in random order. If
more than one CD is available, the next
available CD is played when the current
CD is over. The CDs are changed in
normal order.
CD Mix (CD changer* only)
At least 4 tracks of any CD are played
in random order. Then follows the next
available CD. The CDs are changed in
random order.
Repeat Track
The system repeats the current track
until you switch the function off.
Repeat CD (CD changer* only)
The system repeats the current CD
until you switch the function off.
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MP3-CD operation

MP3-CD operation
General Information
WarningG
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the audio system only if 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.
WarningG
The CD drive and CD changer* are Class 1
laser products. There is a danger of invisible
laser radiation when you open or damage
the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The CD drive and
the CD changer* do not contain any parts
which can be serviced by the user. For safe-
ty reasons, have any necessary service work
performed by qualified personnel.
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When you create a MP3-CD you can
define structures and input information
in addition to the title information.
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The COMAND plays the tracks on the
MP3-CD in alphabetical order. To
preserve the order on the original CD,
number the tracks in ascending order
when you record them.
The smallest possible data rate for
MP3-CDs is 56 KB/s.
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The COMAND does not play back
MP3-CDs containing files with ISO
9660 Level 3 standard. Such MP3 CDs
contain fragmented files.
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MP3-CD operation
Treat MP3-CDs with care to prevent
malfunctions during playback.
Do not scratch, touch or soil your MP3-
CDs.
Do not attach labels to or write on your
MP3-CDs.
From time to time, clean your MP3-CDs
with a commercially available cleaning
cloth. Never wipe circularly, but in a
straight line from inside to outside.
After use, put your MP3-CDs into the
CD box.
Protect your MP3-CDs from high
temperatures and direct sunlight.
Activate the MP3-CD main menu
(
page 57).
or
Load an MP3-CD into the COMAND
(
page 56).
CD drive
Loading an MP3-CD
Insert a MP3-CD into the slot
(
page 14). The MP3-CD should be
inserted with the label side up.
The COMAND pulls the MP3-CD into
the drive. The display changes.
Tips on caring for your MP3-CDsSwitching to MP 3-CD operation
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The MP3-CDs are played in the same
drive as normal audio CDs.
The MP3-CD drive is above the display.
WarningG
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the audio system only if permitted
by road, weather and traffic conditions.
WarningG
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.
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A CD already loaded must be ejected
before inserting a new MP3-CD.
Inserting a second MP3-CD with
another CD still loaded will cause
damage to the CD drive which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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MP3-CD operation
After that the message Loading
Medium Please Wait
will appear.
After loading, the MP3-CD main menu
(
page 57) will appear. Playback
begins. Ejecting an MP3-CD
With the COMAND switched on, press
l
.
The system ejects the MP3-CD already
loaded.
Remove the MP3-CD from the slot.
Insert another MP3-CD into the slot.
The MP3-CD should be inserted with
the label side up.
Activate the Audio menu (page 34).
Press the MP3-CD soft key.
or
Load a MP3-CD (page 56).
The MP3-CD main menu will appear.
MP3-CD main menu
1 Current track/number of tracks on the
current MP3-CD
2 Elapsed playback time of the current
track
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If you do not remove the MP3-CD from
the slot within around 15 seconds, the
COMAND will pull the MP3-CD into the
drive again.
MP3-CD main menu
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The first line shows the name of the
current folder. At the center you see the
currently played track.
Activate the MP3-CD main menu.
(
page 57).
Use H or h to select a folder.
The track list only displays the tracks of
the selected folder.
Playback of the first track of the
selected folder will begin.
You can select a track:
in the track list (page 58)
with the number keypad (page 58)
with g or h (page 59)
with MP3-CD track scan (page 59) In the track list
The track list includes all tracks of the
selected folder of the currently played
MP3-CD. Only one list entry is visible at a
time.
Open the MP3-CD main menu
(
page 57).
Press
G or g .
The track list is displayed. You will see
up to 3 entries. The track shown in
black is the one currently playing.
Press G.
You move forward through the track
list.
Press g.
You move backward through the track
list. With the number keypad
Activate the MP3-CD main menu
(
page 57).
In short succession, press button
*
and the number key of the desired
track, e.g. 24.
After your entry wait approx. 3
seconds.
The selected track is played. The
MP3-CD main menu will appear.
Selecting a folder
Selecting a track
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If the current folder contains less
tracks, the system will only recognize
the first digit entered and play the ap-
propriate track.
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Skip Track
Activate the MP3-CD main menu
(
page 57).
Forward
Press D .
The next track from the track list is
played.
Backward
Press d.
If the track has been playing for more
than approx. 10 seconds, the track is
replayed from the start. If the playing
time is shorter, the previous track is
played. MP3-CD track scan
The tracks of the current folder can be
scanned one after the other for 8 seconds
each. Subfolders ar
e not considered.
The function will switch off automatically
when the starting is reached.
You can also manually stop the scan
search.
Starting the Scan SearchActivate the MP3-CD main menu
(
page 57).
Press the Scan soft key. Ending the scan function
Scan search is running.
Press the Scan soft key.
or
Press E.
The last scanned trac k is played back.
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When you start the scan search, the
playback mode
Normal Sequence
(page 60) is automatically activated.
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The following options are available:
Normal Sequence (page 60)
Folder Mix (page 61)
CD-ROM Mix (page 61)
Repeat Track (page 61)
Repeat Folder (page 61)
Activating playback mode
E.g.:
Option
Normal Sequence
Press the Setting soft key.
The Settings menu is displayed.
Use g or G to select the playback
mode
Normal Sequence.
Press E.
The option is activated. Wait a few
seconds for the MP3-CD main menu to
appear. Explanation of the Playback Options
Normal Sequence
The tracks of the current folder are
played in alphabetical order.
If the current folder contains sub-
folders:
The sub-folders and their tracks are
played in alphabetical order.
The current folder does not contain
sub-folders:
The track of the folder next in the
alphabet is played back.
Playback mode
OptionSymbol
Function active_

Function not active-
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After selection, the following playback
options are displayed on the status bar.
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Folder Mix
The tracks of the current folder and its
sub-folders are played in alphabetical
order.
CD-ROM Mix
All tracks of the MP3-CD are played in
random order.
Repeat Track
The system repeats the current track
until you switch the function off.
Repeat Folder
The system repeats the tracks of the
current folder until you switch the
function off.
Folder
Use the
Folder option to navigate
through the structur e of an MP3-CD.
Opening the folder menu
Activate the MP3-CD main menu
(
page 57).
Press the Folder soft key.
The names of the folders on the current
MP3-CD are displayed. 1
Current track/number of tracks on the
current MP3-CD
2 Elapsed playback time of the current
track
Use g or G to select a folder.
Press E.
The list of the tracks in the folder is
displayed. 5 tracks are displayed.
MP3 options
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Only those folders or sub-folders are
displayed which contain the MP3
tracks.
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Use g or G to navigate through the
track list.
Press the Play soft key.
or
Press E to play the selected track.
Soft key :
Brings you one level up in the folder
structure. Displaying title information
Activate the MP3-CD menu main
(
page 57).
Press the Show soft key.
The information on the current track
stored on the MP3-CD is displayed.
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DVD operation

DVD operation
Automatic screen off
Upon loading a DVD, the following mes-
sage will appear:
To prevent the driver from being
distracted, the picture is faded
out.
Treat DVDs with care to prevent
malfunctions during playback.
Do not scratch, touch or soil your
DVDs.
Do not attach labels to or write on your
DVDs.
General information on DVD operation
WarningG
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
DVDs with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the audio system only if 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.
WarningG
The CD/DVD drive is a Class 1 laser pro-
ducts. There is a danger of invisible laser ra-
diation when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The CD/DVD drive
does not contain any parts which can be ser-
viced by the user. For safety reasons, have
any necessary service work performed by
qualified personnel.
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Your CD/DVD drive has been designed
to play CDs/DVDs which correspond to
the IEC 60908 standard.
If you insert thicker data carriers, e.g.
ones that have data on both sides (one
side with DVD data, the other side with
audio data), they cannot be ejected and
will damage the drive.
!
The COMAND system is capable of
playing DVDs. However, in order to
avoid driver distraction, the video func-
tion is disabled and no images will be
shown on the COMAND screen.
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