Audio, Media interface mode – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 COMAND Manual User Manual
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Connecting a completely discharged iPod
or MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Error messages appear while the device is
being activated if:
R
COMAND does not support the device
connected (
External Device
Unavailable
).
R
two devices are connected simultaneously
(
Please make sure that only one
device is connected
).
R
the connected device consumes too much
power.
R
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
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If necessary, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Switches on 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 store data
on your iPods and MP3 players. Otherwise,
some or all functions may not be available.
Options for switching on
Option 1
X
Connect an external device (
Y
page 142).
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display then appears.
Option 2
X
Press the h function button one or more
times.
By pressing the h function button
repeatedly, you can change the operating
mode in the following order:
R
audio CD/DVD/MP3 (disc)
R
SD memory card mode
R
MUSIC REGISTER
R
Media Interface mode
Option 3
X
Press the x number key.
This directly selects the connected external
audio equipment.
Option 4
X
Use the 9: buttons to select the
entry under position 0 in the media list
(
Y
page 132) and press the 9 button to
confirm.
COMAND activates the connected device.
You will see a message to this effect. The
basic display then appears.
If no device is connected, you will see the
Media Int.
entry instead of a device
name.
Example of Media Interface display (iPod
®
mode)
:
Type of data medium
;
Track number
=
Track name
?
Visual time display
A
Elapsed track time (also in format
00:00:00 for audiobooks)
B
Visual track display
C
Current playback settings (no icon for
"Normal track sequence")
D
Sound settings
E
Media list
F
Album name (if supplied)
G
Categories, playlists and/or folders
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