2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN radio

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system settings Sound settingsAdjust sound settings
The COMAND system is equipped with a standard
amplifier.
You can set the sound Bass/Treble and the sound-
center (fader and balance) individually or select sound
impressions.
See individual audio mode descriptions for instructions
on this feature.
Adjustments to the sound have a different effect on the
audio and service sources. The predefined sound
modes are available for the
audio sour
ces onl
y.
The audio sources include:
• Radio (FM/AM, WB)
• CD drive and CD changer
• Auxiliary sound source, e.g. tape deck (if con-
nected)
The main menu for the sound is activated in the audio
sources through the menu field “Sound”.Service sources include:
• Telephone
• Voice output in navigation
• Voice recognition system
The main menu for the sound is activated in the menu
“NAVI Settings” through the menu field “Sound”.

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Sound settings
Activate main Sound menu
For audio sources:
1Status line, radio (FM) is switched on
Other messages:
AM band is active – “AM Bass/Treble”
WB band is active – “WB Bass/Treble”
CD drive or CD changer is switched on –
“CD Bass/Treble”
2Actual sound settings (Bass/Treble)
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3Actual sound-center
Fader: front – back
Balance: left – right
4Slide switch to alter the value
5Reset bass and treble to “0”, and the fader/balance
to the middle
6Activate predefined sound impressions, page 74
To activate the main sound menu for radio (FM/AM,
WB) or CD operation:
Use the right-hand rotary/pushbutton
to highlight
the main menu field “Sound” and press it to confirm
your selection.
The actual settings for sound and fader/balance are
displayed. The “Bass” menu field is highlighted
whenever “Bass/Treble” menu (FM/AM, WB, or CD) is
first accessed.

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system settings Sound settingsNotes:
The balance is adjusted to the same setting for the
radio (FM/AM, WB) and CD changer.
Adjustments which are made to the navigation system
will affect the Voice recognition system and the
telephone.Use the “Reset” menu field to position the balance back
to the center of the vehicle, to set the sound linearly
and to reset at the same time the sound volume to a
defined value.

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Before you use the telephone
Warning!
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so
could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s elec-
tronic systems, possibly resulting in an accident
and personal injury.
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a
citizens band unit should only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
• Please read this section first before attempting to
operate your telephone.
• Always drive with extreme caution when you
operate the telephone hands-free.• Do not stop or park in no-parking areas to use the
telephone.
• Close the windows and reduce all outside noise as
much as possible when you use hands-free opera-
tion.
• If the signal strength is very weak (display in the
symbol field of all main menus) you should not
make telephone calls. Wait until reception im-
proves.
• A brief disconnection from the cellular network
is not a malfunction, as this can occur when the
network switches areas.
• If you are required to enter the unlock code when
you switch the COMAND operating unit on, enter it
to be able to use all of the telephone functions.
Enter the unlock code, see page 86.
• If a telephone menu other than the telephone menu
is displayed on the COMAND screen, the display
will change if an outgoing call is sent out via the
multifunction steering wheel. Notes

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Route guidance
Voice output during route guidance
During the trip, along with the visual information –
symbol or map displays – COMAND also provides all of
the necessary spoken route information via voice output.
Warning!
Voice output is intended to direct you while driving
without diverting your attention from the road and
driving. Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the screen symbols or map for
directions while driving which may cause you to
divert your attention from driving which can
increase your risk of accident.
Spoken recommendations are given:
• when route guidance begins,
• after the route has been calculated,
• before and during a change in the driving direction,
• when the destination or a way point has been
reached.
If an audio source is switched on, e.g. the radio, the
voice output is mixed with that of the audio source. Beginning route guidance
After the route has been calculated, the symbol display
will appear. If you now are at the turn-off point, you
will also hear a voice telling you, e.g. “Please turn
right”.
You can select screen display during the journey:
• Symbol display
• Switch between symbol and map display, page 177
• Route guidance with a mixture of map and symbol
display, page 178
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Route guidance
Activating audio system
During route guidance (the symbol or map display is
shown), it is possible to select another COMAND
system by pressing the corresponding buttons.
The corresponding main menu will appear and e.g.
audio playback will be started. Route guidance and the
navigation’s voice output remain active.
The voice output is added to the audio playback. The
volume levels for voice output and audio playback can
be adjusted individually, page 69.Press e.g.
.
The main radio menu will appear, the system will tune
into the station played last.
Selecting a station, page 24.
Press
or
to return to the Navigation system.
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system settings Route guidanceActivating audio functions during route guidance
While the symbol or map display is active, it is possible
to operate an audio source in the background under
limited conditions without having to activate the
corresponding system.
1The window is shown in the symbol or map display
with the active audio source indicated
The window is removed:
• Automatically after 3 seconds
• Press
.The radio is on:
• Select the memorized station from the respective
memory (FM, AM or WB) with the number keys
through
• Press
/
briefly:
Station seek is performed
• Hold one of the keys
/
for more than
2 seconds:
A manual search is started in the direction you
selected (frequency ranges FM, AM or WB)
The CD is on:
• Select CD with numbers key:
– CD drive through
– CD changer
• Press
/
briefly:
Select previous/next track
• Hold one of the keys
/
for more than
2 seconds: Skip backwards/forwards
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ServiceNote on (4):
In the following situations it is not possible to make a
request and the following messages appear:
• “Data Connection Cannot be Established” — request
has failed because Response Center cannot be
accessed
• “No Cellular Connection Available” — vehicle may
be in a cellular weak signal area
• “Cellular System Busy” — request has failed
because cellular system is busy, try again later
• “Data transmission failure” — request has failed
because a data transfer error has occured, try again
• “Tele Aid Call in Progress!” — request has failed
because SOS or Roadside call is in progress.
• “Tele Aid. Please visit workshop” - a hardware error
has been detected. Contact M-B Center.
• “To subscribe to information services dial
phone number” – you have not yet subscribed to
service
• “No information available at this time. Press SVC
button later” – no new information is available 4This message appears,
a beep tone will be heard if there is a new incoming
message
There are three ways to switch to a main menu (e.g.
radio main menu) before the
key was pressed:
• Press the right-hand rotary/pushbutton
• Press • automatically after 15 seconds.
5Cancels the request
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