Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2014 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 220)

Connecting an external device
Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.
They may malfunction in extreme tempera-
tures; see the operating instructions for the
respective device. Examples of extreme tem-
peratures are direct sunlight or very low out-
side temperatures. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
accepts no liability for damage to external
devices.
i Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
USB hubs (devices with several USB con-
nections) are not supported.
: Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
; iPod ® plug for connecting an iPod ®
= USB socket for connecting an MP3 player
? Example of device: iPod ®
X
Connect the external device with suitable
socket :, ; or =.
COMAND activates the device, a display
appears (when connecting an iPod ® plug or
USB socket).
If you remove a device, the No No Device Device Con‐ Con‐
nected nected message appears.
i A connected iPod ® or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth ® remote control) or directly
via the device itself. This may cause unfore-
seen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on
the connected device may lead to malfunc-
tions.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod ® or
MP3 player can result in an extended initi-
alization period.
Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
R the connected device is not supported
( External Device Unavailable External Device Unavailable mes-
sage).
R the connected device consumes too much
power.
R
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
R a mass storage device (e.g. a USB memory
stick or USB hard drive) is connected to the
Media Interface.
In this case the
Please connect the Please connect the
device to the other USB port device to the other USB port mes-
sage appears.
i The separate USB connection ensures
quick access and expanded media content
options.
i Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if you have further questions.
Disconnecting an iPod ®
X Press the release catch on iPod ® plug ;
and pull the iPod ® cable from the iPod ® ,
see the separate cable kit instructions.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General notes
In extreme cases, starting up individual func-
tions can take up to several minutes – this
depends on the external device and its con-
tent (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to save files on
iPods ® or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or all
functions may not be available.
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Operation with the Media Interface
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