Comand, Audio – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual
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Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
R
the connected device is not supported
(
External Device Unavailable
message).
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
device to the other USB port
message 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.
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
X
Connect an external device (
Y
page 461).
COMAND activates the device (if
connected via iPod
®
connector or USB
socket). Afterwards, the basic display
appears.
Switching modes using the function
button
The external device is connected to the Media
Interface.
X
Press the h function button one or more
times.
By pressing the function button repeatedly,
you can change the operating mode in the
following order:
R
CD/audio DVD/MP3 (disc)
R
Memory card mode
R
MUSIC REGISTER
R
USB storage device
R
Media Interface or audio AUX mode
R
Bluetooth
®
audio mode
Switching on using a number key
X
Press the i number key (for a DVD
changer) or the o number key (for a
single DVD drive) number key.
This selects the connected external audio
device directly.
Switching on via the media list
Media Interface mode (iPod
®
mode) when
equipped with a DVD changer
:
Cover (if available) or representation of
device
;
Track number
=
Elapsed track time (also in format
00:00:00 for audio books)
?
Track name
A
Graphic time display
B
Track position in playlist
C
Album name (if available)
D
Artist (if available)
E
Music search
F
Position in the media list
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COMAND