2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 Owner's Manual

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We a t h e r B a n d
Press the “WB” key. The last weather band station is
tuned in.
Use buttons - to select a different station. If
the station cannot be received, the next available station
is selected automatically.
Press button or . The next available station is
tuned in. The message “WB NONE” appears if no station
can be received.
Station memory
Ten stations each in the AM and FM bands can be stored
via the alpha-numeric keypad. The button
corresponds to location 10. Weatherband (WB)
channels 1 to 7 are preset at the factory and can be
retrieved via the alpha-numeric keypad, but cannot be
changed.Storing stations automatically (Autostore)
Press the “AS” key until the
word “SEARCH” is displayed.
The ten strongest stations are
stored automatically, with
having the strongest
signal.
Note:
Autostore memory is in addition to the regular station
memory. Previously stored stations are not erased.
Briefly press “AS” to leave the Autostore and return to
manual presets. Press “AS” again to call up Autostore.
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Hold the desired number button - down for
approximately 2 seconds. The currently displayed
frequency is stored on the selected station button. The
storage procedure is confirmed by a short signal tone.
Retrieving a station from memory
Press the desired station button - .
Direct frequency input (AM and FM only)
Select the band. Press the
“ button and enter the
desired frequency using the
alpha-numeric keypad -
. Frequencies outside of
the frequency ranges (frequencies specified on
page 166) will not be accepted. The frequency input
mode is cancelled if no button is pressed within
4seconds.Cassette mode
Playing cassettes
Pre ss t he button. When t he b utton is pr ess ed ,
the display folds down and the cassette slot becomes
visible. Push the cassette gently into the slot until it
engages. The cassette will be pulled in automatically.
Note:
Do not press directly on the display face.
Return the display panel to its normal position by
folding it back up and pressing gently on the display
frame to lock in place.
Important!
If the display is in the down position for more than
20 seconds, 2 successive beeps will be heard. This will
continue at 5 second intervals until the display is
returned to its normal position.
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The system will switch to
cassette mode. Track 1 will be
played and “SIDE 1”
displayed. Track 1 is the side
of the cassette which is facing
upward s. The c as sette d eck will automatically detect t he
type of tape and switch the equalization automatically.
A cassette symbol on the display indicates that a tape is
in the mechanism. This symbol appears in all modes
except cassette mode.
The cassette will not be ejected when the system is
switched off or another mode is selected.
If a cassette is in the mechanism, cassette mode can be
selected by using the button.
If no cassette has been inserted, the display will show
“NO TAPE”.Cassette eject
Press the button. The display will fold down and
the cassette will be ejected. Remove the cassette, then
fold the display back up manually. The system will
switch back to radio mode automatically.
Notes:
The cassette will not be ejected when the system is
switched of f. If a cassette is not ejected, continue to hold
the button for at least 5 seconds to eject the
cassette.
Important!
If the display is in the down position for more than
20 seconds, 2 successive beeps will be heard. This will
continue at 5 second intervals until the display is
returned to its normal position.
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Press the track selection
“TRK” key. The current track
will be displayed as “SIDE 1”
or “SIDE 2”. The track will be
changed automatically at the
end of the tape.
Track search forward/backward
Press the button.
“ S E E K F W D ” w i l l b e s h ow n o n
the display and the track
search will run the tape
for ward to t he start of t he n ex t
track.
Press the button.
“SEEK RWD” will be shown
on the display and the track
search will run the tape
backward to the start of the
track currently playing. Track search can be interrupted
by pressing the same button again.Note:
The beginning of a track can only be located if there is a
break of at least 4 seconds between tracks.
Fa st fo rwa rd/ r eve rse
Press the button.
“FORWARD” will appear on
the display and fast forward
will start.
Press the button.
“REWIND” will appear on the
display and fast reverse will
start.
Fast forward/reverse is stopped by pressing the same
button again, or it will stop automatically at the
beginning or the end of the tape. The track will
automatically change at the end or beginning of the tape
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Scanning
Press the button. “SEEK
FWD” will appear on the
display. Each track will be
played for 8 seconds in
ascending order. The search
will stop if any of the , , , ,
buttons are pressed.
Skipping of blank sections (Skip-Blank)
Press the “SB” key. The Skip-
Blank function is switched on
or off. When switched on, the
“SB” on the display is
highlighted.
With the “SB” function activated and no sound signal
received for approximately 10 to 15 seconds, the tape
will fast forward to the next sound signal.Dolby NR
1 (noise reduction system)
To enable optimum sound
reproduction of cassettes
recorded using the Dolby B
system, press the “NR” key so
the “NR” on the display is
highlighted. To turn off Dolby B noise reduction, press
the “NR” key so the “NR” on the display is not
highlighted.
1 Dolby and the double-D symbol
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are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The Dolby noise reduction
system is manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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General notes on CD mode
Should excessive temperatures occur while in CD mode,
“ CD TEMP HIGH ” wi ll ap pear on t he d is play and m uti ng
will take place. The unit will then switch back to radio
mode until the temperature has decreased to a safe
operating level.
Should temperatures occur while in CD mode which are
too low, “CD TEMP LOW” will be displayed, but the CD
will play. It will be sensitive to skipping if you are
driving over rough roads.
Handle CDs carefully to prevent interference during
playback.
Avoid fingerprints and dust on CDs. Do not write on the
CDs or apply any label or other material or devices to
the CDs.
Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially
available cleaning cloth. No solvents, anti-static sprays,
etc. should be used. Replace the CD in its container after use. Protect CDs
from heat and direct sunlight.
1Optional equipmentWa r n i n g !
The CD changer
1 is a Class1 laser product. There is
a danger of invisible laser radiation if the cover is
opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The CD changer
1 does not
contain any parts which can be serviced by the
user. For safety reasons, have any service work
which may be necessary performed only by
qualified personnel.

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CD changer
1 installed
1CD changer
2CD magazine
3CD tray
4CD
If a CD changer1 is installed, it can be operated from the
front control panel of the radio. A loaded magazine must
be installed for CD playing.
1 Optional equipment
Loading/emptying the CD magazine
Slide the changer door to the right until it latches open
and press the eject button . The magazine will be
ejected. Remove the magazine. Pull out the CD tray to its
stop and place the CDs in the recess of the tray, label
side up. Push the tray into the magazine in the direction
shown by the arrow. Insert the loaded magazine into the
changer.
Important!
Close the door after the magazine has been inserted.
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Press the button. When the changer is used for the
first time after removing/inserting a magazine, play
begins at CD 1 track 1. After that, the CD most recently
played will start at the point where it was last switched
of f. CDs stored in the magazine can be selected by using
the station preset buttons 1-6.
The magazine slot number of
the selected CD will be
displayed after “CD”. The
number of the track being
played will be displayed after
“TRACK”.
If there is no CD in the
selected magazine slot,
“NO CD” and the
corresponding slot number
will be displayed
(e.g.“NO CD3”). After the last track on a CD has been
played, the next CD will automatically be selected and
played.Skipping tracks forward/backward
Press the button. The next track on the CD will be
played.
Press the button. If the track has been playing for
more than10 seconds, it will revert to the start of that
track. If it has been playing for less than ten seconds it
will revert to the preceding track. To skip several tracks,
the respective button must be pressed until the desired
track is reached. If the beginning or end of the CD is
reached during the search, the first or last track will be
played.