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Tape operation
When this function is activated, you can
play back the first 8 seconds of each track
in succession.
Activating scan
Press the softkey “SCAN”.Scan begins. “SCAN” is highlighted in
the softkey menu and “SCANNING” is
displayed in the tape menu.
Cancelling scan
Press the highlighted softkey
“SCAN”.
or
Push the joystick in any direction.
Playback resumes with the desired
track.When this function is activated, the unit
skips blank segments longer than 15 sec-
onds. The unit fast forwards to the next
track or side and start playing it.
Starting blank skip
Press the softkey “SKIP”.
Blank skip begins. “SKIP” is highlighted
in the softkey menu. If a blank section
is detected “SKIPPING BLANK SEC-
TION” is displayed in the tape menu.
Tape scan
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The scan function does not work prop-
erly unless there is enough blank tape
(approx. 2 seconds) separating the indi-
vidual tracks.
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At the end of the tape, the tape auto-
matically switches to the other side and
scan stops.
Blank skip
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Tape operation
Cancelling blank skip
Press the highlighted softkey
“SKIP”.
This function provides the optimum play-
back of tapes recorded with Dolby B.Activating Dolby BPress the softkey .
The Dolby B mode is activated when
the is highlighted in the softkey
menu.
Cancelling Dolby B
Press the highlighted softkey
.
Activating pause
Press the softkey “II”.
The tape stops playing and “PAUSE” is
displayed in the tape menu.
Cancelling pause
Press the softkey “PLAY”.
Dolby B (noise reduction)
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The Dolby noise reduction system is
manufactured under license by Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
The word Dolby and the double-D sym-
bol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories Licensing Corporation.
Pause
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The tape stops playing if you send or
receive a phone call.
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CD operation
CD operation
rQuick reference
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CD operation
FunctionPage
1Switches CD operation
on (single CD player*,
CD changer*)56
2Color screen
3Press to:
Open and close the con-
trol panel
The CD slot is located
behind the control panel.
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4Press to:
Switch the MCS on and
off
Turn to:
Adjust the volume
14
16
5Playing a CD (CD chang-
er)
Selecting a track58
5 9
6Joystick
: Track select for-
ward
: Track select re-
verse
: Music seek for-
ward
: Music seek re-
verse
59
59
60
60
7Softkeys
“II”: Pause
“RDM”: Random play
“RPT”: Repeat
“TIME”: Select time dis-
play
“ADJ”: Audio adjust-
ment
“SCAN”: Scan
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61
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CD operation
CD player locations
The single CD player* is located behind
the MCS control panel
You can play audio CDs or read data
from the navigation DVD.
The 6 disc CD changer*.
The status line in the main CD menu indi-
cates which component is being used for
CD playback.Tips on caring for your CDs
Only touch the CD on the sides.
Avoid touching the CD recording sur-
face with your fingers.
Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Wipe the CD in a straight line from the
center. Never wipe the CD in a circular
motion.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or solvents
to clean the CDs.
Do not expose the CDs to heat or direct
sunlight.
Do not write or put stickers on CD’s.
General information on CD mode
WarningG
The single CD player and CD changer are
Class 1 laser products. There is a danger of
invisible laser radiation if the cover is
opened or damaged.
Do not remove the cover. The single CD
player and the CD changer do not contain
any parts which can be serviced by the user.
For safety reasons, have any necessary ser-
vice work performed by an authorized Mer-
cedes-Benz center.
!
Use only CDs with a diameter of 12 cm;
do not use 8-cm CDs.
An 8-cm CD adapter may cause damage
to the CD changer and s
should not be
used.
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CD operation
Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD play-
er*)
Inserting
Press .
The control panel is lowered.
Insert the CD into the CD slot with the
label side up. The CD will automatically
be fed into the CD player.
The control panel closes automatically
after a few seconds.Ejecting
Press .
Press to eject the CD.
Press .
The control panel is raised. After the
CD has been ejected, the MCS will
switch to the last audio mode.
Inserting or ejecting a CD
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If an audio CD is inserted, an audio CD
icon is displayed when in the radio
or tape mode.
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If the control panel is in the down posi-
tion for more than 20 seconds, two suc-
cessive beeps will be heard.
This will continue at five second inter-
vals until the control panel is returned
to its normal position.
Press to return the control panel
to its closed position.
!
A lowered control panel can easily be
damaged. As soon as the CD is ejected,
close the control panel.
Do not place anything on the lowered
control panel.
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If you do not remove an ejected CD, the
CD drive automatically retrieves it after
10 seconds.
The CD drive can read either
Navigation DVDs or
Audio CDs.
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CD operation
Loading CDs in the changer
The CD changer is located behind the trim
panel on the right side of the cargo area. It
can accommodate up to 6 CDs.
Open the sliding door by pushing in the
direction of the arrow above. Push the
door completely open until it locks in
the open position.1Eject button
Press the eject button.
The magazine will slide upwards.
Pull the disk tray forward until it stops.
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The magazine can be ejected even if the
MCS is switched off.
The eject button does not function if the
battery is drained or disconnected.
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Do not attempt to remove the tray from
the magazine.
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CD operation
Place a CD in the tray. The CD should
be inserted with the label side up.2Arrow tip on the rack wall
Push the CD tray into the magazine
completely.
Slide the magazine into the CD changer
until it clicks into place (listen for the
click).
Close the sliding door.
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Make sure that 22 is pointing in the di-
rection of the arrow 3
3.
Do not force the magazine into the
changer. If the magazine does not enter
smoothly, please check for proper ori-
entation of the magazine.