MERCEDES-BENZ SLS 2011 C197 Owner's Manual

iAudio DVDs differ from recordable DVD-R
and DVD-RW discs.
Data on Audio DVDs are stored either in
uncompressed format or in lossless
compressed format. The sound quality on
Audio DVDs is therefore better than on
recordable DVDs that contain MP3 data
because the MP3 format uses a lossy type of
compression. You cannot delete data from or
record additional data to commercially
available, prerecorded Audio DVDs. Please
note the following information about CDs/
DVDs and pay special attention to the notes
on copied and/or self-written CDs/DVDs.
Permissible Bit and Sampling Rates
RFixed and variable bit rates from 32 kbps to
320 kbps
RSampling rates from 8 kHz to 48 kHz
iOnly use MP3 tracks with a bit rate of
128 kbps or higher and with a sampling rate
of 44.1 kHz or higher. Lower rates may
result in impaired sound quality. This is
particularly true if the surround sound
function has been activated.
WMA (Windows® Media Audio) format of the
following type:
Rfixed bit rates from 5 kBit/s up to
384 kBit/s
Rsampling rates from 8 kHz to 48 kHz.
COMAND does not support WMA files of the
following type:
RDRM (Digital Rights Management)
encrypted files
iIf other music files are stored in these
audio formats on a storage medium, in
addition to MP3 files, the loading process
may take longer before the first track is
played.
Notes about CD/DVD Discs
iDiscs with copy protection do not comply
with the CD Audio standard and in some
cases cannot be played by COMAND. When
playing copied discs, problems may occur
with the playback.
A wide variety of discs, disc writing software
and writers are available. Due to this variety
we cannot guarantee that the system will be
able to play discs that you have written/
copied yourself.
There may be playback problems with
userburned CDs with a storage capacity of
more than 700 MB. These CDs do not meet
current valid standards.
iWhen playing a DVD Audio, it may be the
case with numerous albums that the last
track does not contain any music and
COMAND switches to the next track. This
is due to the production method and does
not imply a fault with the unit.
! Do not attach stickers or labels of any
kind to discs. They may come loose and
damage COMAND.
COMAND has been designed for discs
meeting the requirements of standard
EN 60908. Therefore, only discs with a
maximum thickness of 1.3 mm can be
used.
If a thicker disc is inserted, e.g. one which
stores data on both sides, (DVD on one
side, audio data on the other side), this
cannot be ejected and COMAND will be
damaged.
Do not use 8 cm diameter discs, not even
with an adapter. Only use round discs with
a diameter of 12 cm.
iCOMAND can play CD Audio with the high
resolution surround format.
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Notes on the Care of CD/DVD Discs
ROnly touch the discs at the edges.
RHandle discs with care in order to prevent
malfunctions during playback.
RAvoid scratching, leaving fingerprints and
dust on the discs.
RClean the discs occasionally with a
commercially available cleaning cloth.
Always wipe in a straight line from the
inside outwards, never in a circular motion.
RThe discs must only be labelled using pens
specially designed for this purpose.
RAfter use, put the discs back into the box.
RProtect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
Loading CDs and DVDs
GWarning
Only load a CD or DVD when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is in
motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
iIf the CD/DVD is printed on one side, this
side must face upwards when loaded. If
neither side is printed, the side to be played
must face downwards.
The system may not be able to play copy-
protected CDs/DVDs.
Loading the DVD Changer
The DVD changer is a magazine with six built-
in compartments.
1 Disc slot2 Load/Eject button (all magazine
compartments)
Loading an Individual Magazine
Compartment
XPress the Load 8 button.
A menu indicates which magazine
compartments are currently loaded. The
highlighted or currently playing
compartment is indicated by a red number.
Magazine Menu
XTo select magazine compartment:
Rotate y m z
or slide o m p.
XTo start loading: Press n.
The DVD changer will switch to the selected
magazine compartment. The message
Please Wait... will be displayed.
Then message Please Insert Disc
will be displayed.
iOnly insert a CD after COMAND has
prompted you to do so with this message.
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Only insert one CD per magazine
compartment.
XInsert a disc into the slot with the printed
side upwards.
The DVD changer pulls in the disc and
places it in the selected magazine
compartment. The message Loading
Disc will be displayed.
iThe loading process may take a while,
depending on the type of disc. If you do not
insert a disc, the display will switch back to
the magazine menu after approximately
20 seconds.
The DVD changer plays the disc if
Rit has been inserted correctly
Rit is a permissible disc
Magazine menu, one disc loaded
1 Magazine compartment occupied,
ejecting possible
2 Empty magazine compartmentXTo exit menu: Press the Load 8 button
again.
or
XSelect Back
or
XPress the k button
Filling Empty Magazine Compartments
XPress the Load 8 button.
The magazine menu appears. The currently
playing compartment is indicated by a red
number or, if the magazine is empty,
compartment 1 is marked.
XSelect Fill Empty Slots.
The message Please insert disc
will be displayed.
iOnly insert a CD after COMAND has
prompted you to do so with this message.
Only insert one CD per magazine
compartment.
XInsert a disc into the slot with the printed
side facing upwards.
You see the Please wait... message.
Once the disc is loaded, the DVD changer
switches to the next empty compartment.
You see these messages: Please wait
and then Please insert disc .
XRepeat the step until all compartments are
loaded.
The DVD changer plays the last disc you
loaded if it has been inserted correctly and
if it is a permissible type.
If loading is not completed, COMAND plays
the first disc inserted.
XTo end loading procedure: Press the Load
8 button again.
or
XSelect Back.
or
XPress the k button next to the
COMAND controller.
Loading PCMCIA Memory Card
GWarning
Only load a memory card when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
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distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a memory card while the vehicle is
in motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
COMAND supports 16-bit full-size type I and II
PCMCIA memory cards.
iCOMAND supports commercially
available PCMCIA cards or PCMCIA card
adapters with storage media that may not
be designed for the temperatures which
occur in the vehicle. You should therefore
remove the PCMCIA card from the vehicle
when not in use since extreme
temperatures could damage these devices.
1 PCMCIA memory card slotXPush the PCMCIA memory card into the
slot.
The end with the contact must point
towards the slot.
COMAND loads the memory card and
displays the message Reading Memory
Card. If no MP3 tracks can be found, a
message will be displayed.
Ejecting CDs and DVDs
GWarning
Only load a CD or DVD when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a CD/DVD while the vehicle is in
motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
iIf you eject a disc while another is being
played, the DVD changer interrupts
playback. Playback will continue once the
disc has been ejected completely.
Ejecting One Disc
XPress Eject 8 button.
The magazine menu appears. The magazine
compartment containing the current disc is
highlighted.
1 Magazine compartment occupied,
ejecting possible
2 Disc type3 Disc name (only if stored on disc)4 Current discXTo select occupied magazine
compartment: Rotate y m z or slide
o m p.
XPress n.
The Ejecting disc ... message
appears. Then you see the following
message:
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XRemove the disc from the slot.
If you do not remove the disc from the slot,
the DVD changer will automatically pull it
back in after a short while and resume
playback.
Ejecting All Discs
XPress the Eject 8 button.
The magazine menu appears.
XSelect Eject All.
The DVD changer ejects the first disc
found. The message Ejecting disc
... is displayed.
XRemove the disc from the slot when you
see the message prompting you to do this.
The DVD changer switches to the next
occupied magazine compartment and
ejects the disc.
XRepeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
Ejecting a PCMCIA Memory CardGWarning
Only load a memory card when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of accident by being
distracted from road and traffic conditions if
you load a memory card while the vehicle is
in motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(appr. 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a
distance of 44 feet (appr. 14 m) every second.
1 Eject button2 PCMCIA memory card slotXPress Eject button 1 twice.
The PCMCIA memory card is ejected.
XTake the PCMCIA memory card out of
slot 2.
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Menu OverviewCD or DVD-A or
MP3Only with DVD-
A:
« /± /XTrack list or
FolderMediaSoundNormal track
sequence« Pause
playbackDisplay track list
(CD Audio/
DVD Audio
mode only)Media selection
via media list
R CD/DVD
Changer
R Memory Card
R Music
Register
R Media
Interface
R AuxTrebleRandom tracks± Stop
playbackFolder list (MP3
mode only)BassRandom folder
(MP3 mode
only)X Restart or
continue
playbackBalanceSwitches the CD
database
reading function
on/off (CD
mode only)Surround soundSwitching to CD Audio, DVD Audio or
MP3 Mode
From the Control Panel
XInsert a CD/DVD (Y page 180) or a PCMCIA
memory card ( Y page 181).
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
begins playback.
or
XPress the e function button.
i
Pressing the function button switches
directly to the disc mode selected last
(CD Audio, DVD Audio, MP3-CD or DVD
Video). COMAND then accesses all discs in
the DVD changer, the memory card or the
Music Register.
XIf necessary, select CD/DVD Audio/ MP3
media ( Y page 186).
or
XWhen playing a video DVD: Open the
media list as described in "Selecting DVD
media" ( Y page 186).XSelect an audio storage medium.
This switches to the required disc mode.
Via the COMAND Controller
From Another Main Function
XSelect Audio £ Audio £ Disc or
Memory Card or Music Register in the
audio menu display.
i If the desired mode is also the last active
mode, you only need to select Audio.
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Within the Audio FunctionXSelect Audio £ Disc or Memory card in
the audio menu display.
i Disc accesses audio discs in the DVD
changer. Memory Card selects the slot for
the PCMCIA memory card.
XSelect CD/DVD Audio/MP3 as required
(Y page 186).
The desired disc mode is activated.
Example of CD Audio Mode Display
1 Disc type _2 Track number3 Track name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text or available from Gracenote®)
4 Elapsed track time5 Visual track and time display6 Current playback option7 Sound settings8 Media selection9 Disc name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text or available from Gracenote®)
a Display track listb Disc position in the media listc Disc or track recordingd Playback optionsExample of DVD Audio Display1 Disc type ü2 Track number3 Track name (if available)4 Elapsed track time5 Visual time and track display6 Current playback option7 Sound settings8 Media selection9 Disc name (if available)a Display track listb Stop functionc Pause functiond Disc position in the media liste Playback options
Example display in MP3 mode
1 Disc type þ or º (memory card)2 Track number3 Track or file name4 Elapsed track time5 Visual time and track display6 Current playback optionAudio185COMAND APSBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 185Z

7 Sound settings8 Media selection9 Current foldera Display folder listb Disc position in the media listc Playback options
iAn example of a media list display can be
found on (Y page 186).
Stop Function
iThis function is only available in DVD
Audio mode.
XSwitch to DVD Audio mode.XTo interrupt playback: Select ±.
The display « changes to X.
XTo resume playback: Select X.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
XTo stop playback: Select ± again when
playback is interrupted.
or
XSelect ± twice during playback.
Option selector remains at X.
XTo restart playback: Select X.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Pause Function
In CD Audio, DVD Audio and MP3 Mode
XTo pause playback: Briefly press B.
X appears at the top left of the status bar.
XTo continue playback: Briefly press B
again.
Playback continues from the point where it
was paused. X disappears.
Only in DVD Audio mode
XTo pause playback: Switch to DVD Audio
mode.
XSelect «.
The display « changes to X.
XTo resume playback: Switch to DVD
Audio mode.
Playback continues from the point where it
was paused.
XSelect X.
The display X changes to «.
Selecting CD/DVD Audio/MP3 Media
XIn CD Audio, DVD Audio and MP3
mode: Select Media.
or
XIn CD Audio and DVD Audio mode only:
Press n when the main area is highlighted.
The media list appears. The dot R
indicates the medium currently playing.
Media List
The media list shows the discs currently
available:
RIn the DVD changer (magazine
compartments 1 to 6)
The following storage media can be read:
_ CD Audio, þ MP3-CD or MP3-DVD,
ü DVD Audio and ý DVD Video
RPCMCIA memory card º at position 7
RMusic Register Ñ at position 8
XTo select a disc: Rotate y m z or slide
q m r.
XPress n.
iIf you select a DVD Video ý, COMAND
switches to video mode (Y page 201).
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Selecting a Track
iFor many operating functions you can
also use the buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, e.g. the 9, :
buttons, for selecting a track, a menu or
scrolling through lists (Y page 81).
Selection via Track Skip
XTo skip forwards or backwards to a
track: Rotate y m z when the main area is
highlighted.
or
XPress the E or F button.
i“Forward track skip” skips to the next
track. “Backward track skip” skips to the
beginning of the current track, if the track
has been playing for more than 8 seconds.
If the track has been playing for less than
8 seconds, it will skip to the beginning of
the previous track. If the playback option
Random Tracks is switched on, the track
sequence is random.
Selecting via Track List
XIn CD Audio and DVD Audio mode: Select
Track List.
or
XIn MP3 mode: Press n when the main
area window is highlighted.
The track list appears. The R dot indicates
the current track.
XTo select a track: Rotate y m z or slide
q m r.
XPress n.
iIn MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks
in alphabetical order.
Fast Forward/Reverse XWhen the main area is highlighted: Slide
and hold o m p until the desired position is
reached.
or
XPress and hold the E or F button
until the desired position has been
reached.
Selecting Folders
iThis function is only available in MP3
mode.
XSwitch to MP3 mode (Y page 184).XSelect Folder.
or
XPress n when the main area is highlighted.
The folder list appears.
1 Current folder name2 Track symbol3 Current track4 Back folder symbolXTo switch to the next folder up: Select
the Q symbol.
The display changes to the next folder up
(back folder).
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1 Disc name (if stored on disc)2 Current folder3 Folder symbolXTo select a folder: Rotate y m z or slide
q m r.
XPress n.
The tracks of the folder appear.
XTo select a track: Rotate y m z or slide
q m r.
XPress n.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Gracenote® Media Database
iThis function is only available in CD Audio
mode.
CD information including album title, artist
name and track name is obtained from the
Gracenote® Media Database. A version of the
Gracenote® Media Database is stored on the
COMAND’s hard drive. Access to this
database is indicated by the Gracenote logo
being displayed in the lower right of some
audio displays.
Many audio CDs contain CD text. COMAND
uses the information contained in this text for
displaying the name of the artist, album and
track.
If the audio CD does not contain any CD text,
COMAND can recognize unknown audio
tracks in CD Audio mode with the aid of the
Gracenote Media Database. For this to
happen, the corresponding information must
be stored in the Gracenote Media Database
and the “Read CD Database” function must
be switched on.
If this is the case, COMAND provides the
corresponding data, such as name of artist,
album and track, in the corresponding
displays and lists.
If COMAND accesses the Gracenote Media
Database while reading an audio CD, the
following information is displayed:
Switching "Read CD Database" Function
On and Off
XSwitch to CD Audio mode (Y page 184).XSelect CD £ Read CD Database.
A list opens from which you can select the
desired data. Select None if you do not want
to display any of the data.
Updating the Gracenote® Media Database
As new music CD releases occur it is
necessary to update the Gracenote Media
Database. Optimum Gracenote® music
recognition function is only achieved when
the most up-to-date database is available in
your vehicle.
You can have the music recognition software
updated at an Authorized Mercedes-Benz
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