Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2012 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 143)

Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
: Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
; iPod ® plug, to connect an iPod ®
= USB socket, to connect USB devices
? Example of device, iPod ®
X Connect the external device with suitable
socket :, ; or =.
COMAND activates the device.
If you remove a device, the No device
connected 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), as this
may produce unpredictable results.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod ® or
MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
R COMAND does not support the device
connected ( External device
unavailable ).
R the connected device consumes too much
power.
R the Media Interface connection is faulty.
i Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if required.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General information
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.
Option 1
X
Connect an external device (
Y
page 140).
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display then appears.
or
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If you had previously selected Media
Interface mode, this will now be activated.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to Media Interface mode in
the audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Media Int. and press W to
confirm.
Option 2
X Press the e function button.
If you had previously selected Media
Interface mode, this will now be activated.
If not, you can switch on Media Interface
mode via the Audio menu.
X Select Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Media Interface and press W to
confirm.
Media Interface mode
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