1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 navigation system

Fig. 64: Identifying Antenna System Block Diagram (01.09.01)
Preliminary remark
This description concerns mainly the audio, CTEL and navigation antenna system for vehicles fitted with
COMAND or radio and navigation unit (MCS).
General
The different antennas are matched in terms of design to their specific reception and transmitting ranges.
A distinction must be made between passive and active antennas:
Passive antennas do not require a voltage supply, they can therefore not directly amplify the radio signal
received.
Active antennas are supplied with voltage. They feature an integrated amplifier.
The voltage can be supplied over separate cables or over the coaxial cables over which the actual signals are
transmitted simultaneously ( phantom feed ) . In this case, no separate leads are required for the power
supply .

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Fig. 66: Identifying Speaker System (LSA) Components Location
TABLE OF CONTENTS, FUNCTION DESCRIPTION OF ANTENNA SYSTEM (ATS) - GF82.62-P-0999GHZ
MODEL 163
SOUND AMPLIFIER, POSITION - GF82.62-P-3100-01GH
Fig. 67: Identifying Sound Amplifier Location
SOUND AMPLIFIER, FUNCTION - GF82.62-P-3100-04GH
The data interchange between the sound amplifier (A2/13) and the possible signal sources, e.g.:
Radio (A2) or
COMAND operating, display and control module (A40/3)
is performed via the digital databus (D2B ). Here, both the control information and the signals from the audio
sources (radio, CD, navigation voice command) are sent via the digital databus (D2B ).
Signal processing
In order to make the diverse sound settings possible, the sound amplifier (A2/13) is equipped with a D igital S
ignal P rocessor (DSP ), which performs the entire signal filtering process. In comparison to conventional
Antenna system (ATS), function GF82.62-P-
0001GH
Survey of system components for antenna
system (ATS),
location/purpose/design/function GF82.62-P-
9999GHZ

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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, designDigital 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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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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The laser-optical device scans the non-labeled side of the rotating CDwithout making contact and converts the
digital optical signals into electrical signals. Small interruptions in the data flow of the laser optics caused by
scratches or contamination on the audio CD are compensated by the D/A converter supplementing the missing
values .
The electrical signals are then decoded in the CD player with changer (in trunk) (A2/6) and transmitted via
the digital data bus ( D2B ) to the radio and navigation module (A2/56) via the audio signal processing or
when the sound amplifier (A2/13) (code 810) is installed to the loudspeakers.
Jumps and interruptions during playback
On bad roads or in the event of heavy vibrations , jumps and interruptions can occur during playback. In
such cases do not start CD mode until better road conditions are present.
In the event of wet weather conditions and strong deviations in the ambient temperatures moisture can collect in
the CD player housing (condensation formation). This could also lead to malfunctions in the playback. In such
cases provide for sufficient ventilation of the CD player and the trunk.
CD PLAYER WITH CHANGER, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.64-P-3113B
MODELS 163, 208, 210, 215, 220 with CODE (819) 6-disc CD changer
MODELS 208, 210, 215, 220 with CODE (819a) CD changer with CODE (498) Japanese version
Shown on model 220 (as of 1.9.02)
Fig. 74: Identifying CD Changer (In Trunk) Location

CD player with changer,
locationThe CD player with
changer (in the trunk)
(A2/6) is located in the
trunk near the left side
wall.
Model 163GF82.64-P-3113-01GI
Models 208, 210GF82.64-P-3113-01D
Models 215, 220 with GF82.64-P-3113-01F

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CD PLAYER WITH CHANGER, LOCATION/PURPOSE/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.64-P-3113GI
MODEL 163 with CODE (522) Modular control system (MCS) radio USA with CODE (357) Navigation
system - additional unit with CODE (818b) Single CD player - additional unit with CODE (819) 6-disk
CD changer in trunk with CODE (491) U.S. version
code 498
Models 215, 220 without
code 498GF82.64-P-3113-01E
CD player with changer,
purposePlaying audio
compact discs (CD)
Changing CDs
contained in the
magazine

CD player with changer,
design6-slot CD changer
magazine
only: 12-slot
CD changer
magazine
Digital Data Bus
(D2B) interface

The factory planned
installation position for
the CD changer is vertical,
whereby other installation
positions are possible by
adaptation of the spring
locations.

CD player with changer,
functionModels 208, 210GF82.64-P-3113-02C
Model 215, 220GF82.64-P-3113-02B

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Function up to 31.8.01
The GPS/CTEL roof antenna (A2/49) is a combination antenna for telephone and GPS.
The CTEL and GPS roof antenna (A2/49) receives the GPS satellite signals. No GPS signals are transmitted
over this range of the antenna.
The CTEL and GPS roof antenna (A2/49) receives and transmits the GSM radio signals.
The radio signals for CTEL and GPS are transmitted to the CTEL and GPS antenna splitter (A2/57) via a
common antenna cable.
The CTEL and GPS roof antenna (A2/49) is an active antenna .
It is supplied with direct voltage via the antenna cable ( phantom feed ). The electronics in the antenna must
ensure that the
transmission signals of the cellular telephone are transmitted by the CTEL and GPS roof antenna
(A2/49)
the received signals of both antennas are made available to an antenna output.
The antenna is linked via a coaxial cable to the CTEL and GPS antenna splitter (A2/57) .
Function as of 01.09.01
The CTEL and GPS roof antenna (A2/49) is a new version of the combination antenna for CTEL and GPS.
It has an integrated antenna splitter and an antenna amplifier, which eliminates the need for the CTEL and
GPS antenna splitter (A2/57) . splitter
The CTEL and GPS roof antenna (A2/49) has connections for
Cellular telephone,
GPS navigation system and
GPS E-Call ( )
GPS/TELEPHONE ROOF ANTENNA, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF82.70-P-4111A
MODELS 140, 210 up to 31.5.98 with CODE (348) TELE AID emergency call system
MODELS 129, 202, 208.3, 210 as of 6/198, 220 with CODE (347) TELE AID emergency call system (D2B)
MODEL 140 as of 1.1.98, 168, 202, 208.3, 210.0 as of 1.1.98, 210.2 with CODE (351) Auto pilot system
(APS)
MODELS 163,168, 208.3, 210 with CODE (353) Audio 30 APS

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MODULAR CONTROL SYSTEM (MCS), FUNCTION - GF82.85-P-0011GI
MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (522) Modular control system (MCS) radio USA with CODE (357)
Navigation system - additional unit with CODE (818b) Single CD player - additional unit with CODE
(819) 6-disk CD changer in trunk with CODE (491) U.S. version
The following systems can be operated centrally with the aid of the radio and navigation unit (A2/56) :
Cassette deck
Radio
Single CD player and CD player with changer (optional)
Sound system (optional)
Navigation (optional)
Telephone (optional)
Fig. 82: Identifying Radio And Navigation Unit
of two components:
CTEL antenna
(A2/49a1)
GPS antenna
(A2/49a2)
Model 163 as of 01.09.01GF82.70-P-4111-03GH
GPS/CTEL roof antenna,
functionCode 351 or code 353,
except models
129 /163 /220GF82.70-P-4111-04A
Code 353 for model 163GF82.70-P-4111-04D
Code 347 or 348 or 352
except models 168/163GF82.70-P-4111-04B
Model 163 as of 01.09.01GF82.70-P-4111-04GH

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