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analog filters, digital filters contain the following significant advantages:
the filter parameters (sound settings) do not alter throughout the period, this thus means that all the
settings can be repeated exactly
low noise level
the component outlay is significantly reduced, as the filter parameters are set by the software and not by
varying component values (resistances, capacitances or inductance values), thus the number of possible
filter settings is increased
Sound optimizations
Each of the six amplifier channels is equipped with an individual compensation, which can, when requested,
rectify the vehicle's acoustics. In addition further sound optimization settings can be made and effects such as,
e.g. 'voice emphasizing' or 'stereoscopic sound' invoked.
Bass, treble, volume, balance, fader and the dynamic loudness function can be individually set.
Noise suppression
The output level of the six 6 output stages is constantly monitored and regulated such that distortion is kept to a
minimum.
Automatic Vehicle Noise Compensation (VNC))
With the aid of the sound amplifier microphone (B25/6) , which is connected directly to the sound amplifier
(A2/13) , the noise level in the vehicle is measured. The volume of the music output signal is constantly adapted
to this noise level. To this end the sound amplifier (A2/13) must be able to detect which of the measured
signals are noise emissions from the moving vehicle and which are audio signals. This is conducted by
comparing the output signal of the sound amplifier (A2/13) with the measured signal.
Put simply, the vehicle noise level is the difference between the two signals.
Diagnosis
The sound amplifier (A2/13) can set up the following messages which are relevant for the diagnosis:
Operating status
Undervoltage
Internal fault in the sound amplifier (A2/13)
The messages are sent over the digital databus ( D2B ) to the COMAND operating, display and control
module (A40/3) or the radio (A2) , and can be read out there over the ( K-wire ) diagnostics line.
SOUND AMPLIFIER, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-3100GH
MODEL 163 with CODE (810) sound system
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REAR WINDOW ANTENNAS, DESIGN - GF82.62-P-3106-03GH
Model 163
Antenna ranges
Sound amplifier,
position GF82.62-P-3100-
01GH
Sound amplifier, taskProcessing (sound settings)
and amplification of all audio
signals (radio, cassette, CD,
navigation voice command,..)
Sound amplifier, designDigital databus interface
(D2B)
Connection for sound
amplifier microphone
(B25/6) for automatic
vehicle noise
compensation
Digital filter technology
outputs distributed
across following
loudspeaker groups:
Treble
Medium treble
Medium bass
Bass
These are distributed as
follows:
Left front
Right front
Left rear
Rear right
Center
Woofer
Sound amplifier,
function GF82.62-P-3100-
04GH
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Fig. 68: Identifying Rear Window Antennas Design
The individual antennas are attached to the inner side of the rear window.
The AM antenna in some cases is part of the heating elements of the rear window defroster. The AM signals
are decoupled by the radio antenna splitter (A2/5) .
All the antennas are matched in terms of their length and shape to the particular frequency band which they
receive.
REAR WINDOW ANTENNAS, FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-3106-04GH
Model 163
Function:
The radio signals are received by the rear window antenna (A2/32) (AM, FM ). The high-frequency
oscillations (RF) of the electrical field in the air are converted into an electrical alternating voltage .
A standing electrical wave is formed in the antenna as a result of the correct matching of the length of the
antenna to the wavelength of the frequency to be received.
In this case, the amplitude of the RF signal has a constant value at a random point of the antenna. The RF
signal level is at the maximum at the connection point. A variation of the length of the antenna from its
optimum length results in a reduction in the RF signal level at the antenna output. If the variation is too large,
no further signal is received (for example if the antennas are incorrectly connected to the antenna amplifier).
REAR WINDOW ANTENNA, LOCATION/PURPOSE /DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-3106GH
MODEL 163
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Fig. 69: Identifying Rear Window Antennas Location
FM/AM ANTENNA AMPLIFIER, LOCATION - GF82.62-P-4101-01GH
Model 163
Location:
the FM/AM amplifier (A2/18) is located in the tailgate.
Rear window antennas,
locationThe antennas are located
in the rear window
Rear window antennas,
purposeReception of the
following radio signals:
AM, FM (WB only
)
Rear window antennas,
design GF82.62-P-3106-03GH
Rear window antennas,
function GF82.62-P-3106-04GH
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Fig. 70: Identifying FM/AM Antenna Amplifier Location
FM/AM ANTENNA AMPLIFIER, FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-4101-04GH
The radio signals are received by the rear window antenna (A2/32) and passed to the signal input of the
FM/AM amplifier (A2/18) . This amplifies the signals and passes them over a coaxial cable to the receiver of
the radio set of the audio unit.
FM/AM ANTENNA AMPLIFIER, LOCATION/PURPOSE/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-4101A
MODEL 163, 168, 170, 208.4, 210.2
MODEL 208.3, 210 (except, 210.2) except CODE (352a) COMAND operating and display system
FM/AM antenna
amplifier, locationModel 168GF82.62-P-4101-01A
Model 170GF82.62-P-4101-01B
Model 208GF82.62-P-4101-01D
Model 210 (except 210.2)GF82.62-P-4101-01E
Model 210.2GF82.62-P-4101-01C
Model 163GF82.62-P-4101-
01GH
FM/AM antenna
amplifier, purposeAmplification of the FM/AM
radio signals
FM/AM antenna Coaxial connection for
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TELEPHONE ANTENNA, LOCATION - GF82.62-P-4105-01E
Fig. 71: Identifying Telephone Antenna
TELEPHONE ANTENNA, LOCATION/PURPOSE - GF82.62-P-4105GH
MODEL 163 with CODE (853) MB standard cellular telephone with CODE (854) MB portable cellular
telephone
amplifier, designsignal outputs
Connections for power
supply and signal
inputs/outputs
If the voltage supply of the
FM/AM amplifier (A2/18)
fails, the AM signal path is
interrupted. FM reception is
possible with reduced reception
quality.
FM/AM antenna
amplifier, function GF82.62-P-4101-04A
FM/AM antenna
amplifier, functionModel 163GF82.62-P-4101-
04GH
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Fig. 72: Identifying Roof Antenna
SURVEY OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS FOR ANTENNA SYSTEM (ATS), LOCATION/ TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.62-
P-9999GHZ
MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01
Telephone antenna,
locationThe roof antenna (A2/22) is located in
the rear area of the vehicle roof.
Telephone antenna,
purposeConversion of electromagnetic
radio waves into electrical
voltages and vice versa
Transmitting/receiving telephone
signals (data and voice output)
Lobar bundling of the
transmission energy
Detecting the matching frequency
range
Rear window antenna,
location/task/design/ function GF82.62-P-3106GH
FM/AM antenna amplifier,
location/task/design/ function GF82.62-P-4101A
Telephone antenna,
location/task GF82.62-P-4105GH
GPS/telephone roof antenna,
location/task/ design/function GF82.70-P-4111A
E-Call backup antenna, GF82.95-P-4205GH
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CD PLAYER WITH CHANGER, LOCATION - GF82.64-P-3113-01GI
The CD player with changer is located behind the access flap in the right side cover of the trunk.
Fig. 73: Identifying CD Player With Changer Location
CD PLAYER WITH CHANGER, FUNCTION - GF82.64-P-3113-02GI
Controlling CD player
The CD player with changer (in trunk) (A2/6) is controlled by the radio and navigation module (A2/56)via
the digital data bus (D2B).
The CD player generates reports on the following operating conditions:
No magazine in CD changer
Magazine assignment (only with music CD)
Number of current CD
Number of current title
List of occupied slots (CDs)
Title number per disc
Current operating state (acoustic playback of radio signals, pause, etc.)
The messages are stored on the digital data bus D2B ) and interpreted by the radio and navigation module
(A2/56) .
CD playback
The audio data is stored digitally on the CD-ROM . The audio CD is driven by a motor in the CD-player with
changer (in trunk) (A2/6) .
location/task
Contents - function description
of antenna system (ATS) GF82.62-P-0999GHZ
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