Comand, Audio – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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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

Connect the external device with suitable

socket :, ; or =.

COMAND activates the device, and a

message appears (if connected via iPod

connector or USB socket).

If you remove a device, the

No Device

Connected

message appears.

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

unforeseen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on

the connected device may lead to

malfunctions.

Connecting a fully discharged iPod

MP3 player can result in an extended

initialization period.

Malfunction messages appear while the

device is being activated if:

the connected device is not supported

(

External Device Unavailable

message).

the connected device consumes too much

power.

the Media Interface connection is faulty.

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

device to the other USB port

message appears.

The separate USB connection ensures

quick access and expanded media content

options.

Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center if you have further questions.

Disconnecting an iPod

Press the release buttons 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

functions can take up to several minutes –

this depends on the external device and its

content (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.
Switching on automatically

Connect an external device (

page 470).

COMAND activates the device (if

connected via the iPod

connector or USB

socket). The basic display then appears.

Switching modes using the function

button
The external device is connected to the Media

Interface.

Press the h function button one or more

times.

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