2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class audio

43 Audio
Tape operation
The tracks on a tape can be scanned one
after the other for 8 seconds each if there
is enough blank tape separating the
individual tracks (approx. 3 seconds).
Activate the Tape main menu
(page 40).

Press the
Scan
soft key.
The next track is searched. The track
will be played for 8 seconds.

To stop the function, briefly press the Scan
soft key.
Playback begins.

In the Tape main menu, press the Setting
soft key.
The Setting menu will appear.

Press E.
The function is activated or
deactivated.
You will see the Tape main menu

automatically after 8 seconds

if you press the
Back
soft key.
Scan functioniAt the end of the tape, the tape will
automatically switch to the other side
and scan will continue.
Skip blanksOption
Symbol
Function active
Q
Function not active
q

44 AudioTape operationThis function is for optimal playback of
tapes recorded with DOLBY B.
In the Tape main menu, press the
B
soft key.
Noise reduction is activated (black
lettering) or deactivated (white
lettering).Switching on/off

Press buttonJ.
Muting is activated or deactivated.
Display on the status bar:
Active: ß

Inactive: ß disappears.

Press the
Back
soft key.
The Audio menu will appear. You can
now select another audio source.
DOLBY B (noise reduction)iDOLBY noise reduction is provided
under license of Dolby Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY and the double D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Muting
Return to the Audio menu

45 Audio
CD operation
General Information on CD operationWarning
G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the audio system only if permitted
by road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a
distance of 50 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second.
Warning
G
The CD drive and CD changer* are Class 1
laser products. There is a danger of invisible
laser radiation when you open or damage
the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The CD drive and
the CD changer* do not contain any parts
which can be serviced by the user. For safe-
ty reasons, have any necessary service work
performed by qualified personnel.iOnly use CDs, which bear the label
shown and that conform to the compact
standard (IEC 60908). You can there-
fore only use CDs with a maximum
thickness of 1.3 mm.
iThe COMAND CD drive may not be able
to play audio CDs with copy protection
or copied CDs.!Use only CDs with a diameter of 12 cm,
do not use 8-cm CDs.
An 8-cm CD adapter may cause dama-
ge to the CD changer* and should not
be used. iYour CD drive has been designed to
play CDs which correspond to the EN
60908 standard.
If you insert thicker data carriers, e.g.
ones that have data on both sides (one
side with DVD data, the other side with
audio data), they cannot be ejected
and will damage the drive.

CD operation

46 AudioCD operation
Only touch the CD on the sides.

Avoid touching the CD surface with
your fingers.

Clean the CD with a dry, lint-free cloth.
Wipe them from the inside to the outer
edge. 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.Tips on caring for your CDs

47 Audio
CD operation
Playback locations for audio CDs are:
the CD drive in the COMAND

the CD changer*.
Differences regarding the CD mode
depending on the audio source are
highlighted.

In the Audio menu (
page 30), press
the
CD
or the
CD
soft key.
CD changer* main menu
CD drive
CD changer*
Switching to CD operation
iThe
CD-Mag
soft key is only assigned
when the CD changer* is active.
The
Sound
soft key appears if the
COMAND is provided with sound
functions* (page 27).
iThe CD drive in the COMAND can
playback audio CDs, MP3-CDs
(page 56). The slot of the drive is
behind the display.
iThe CD changer* can accomodate up
to 6 audio CDs. It is located on the left-
hand side in the trunk.
Loading CDsWarning
G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and
operate the audio system only if permitted
by road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a
distance of 50 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second. iThe COMAND may be unable to
playback audio CDs provided with copy
protection.

48 AudioCD operationLoading a CD into the CD drive
With the COMAND switched on, press
l.
The display changes.

Press the
CD/DVD
soft key
(
page 41).
The CD slot opens.

Insert a CD into the slot. The CD should
be inserted with the label side up.
The COMAND pulls the CD into the
drive. Playback begins.Loading CDs into the CD changer*
The CD changer* is located on the left-
hand side in the trunk. Open panel cover to
access the CD changer*.
Removing the magazine:

Slide the cover of the CD changer*
open.

Press the green l button on the
CD changer*.
The magazine will slide out.
Inserting CDs:

Pull the disk tray forward until it stops.

Place a CD in the tray. The CD should
be inserted with the label side up.

Push the CD tray into the magazine
completely.

Repeat these three steps to load more
CDs into the magazine.
iA CD already loaded must be ejected
before inserting a new CD. Inserting a
second CD with another CD still loaded
will cause damage to the CD drive
which is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
iYou can also slide out the magazine if
COMAND is switched off.
However, the l button will not
function If the battery is not connected
or drained.

49 Audio
CD operation
Reading the magazine in:
Slide the magazine into the CD changer
until it clicks into place (listen for the
click).
The CD changer* reads the magazine.
The message
Magazine Scan.
Please Wait. will appear.

Slide the cover of the CD changer*
closed.CD drive

Activate the Audio menu (
page 30).

Press the
CD
soft key
.
The CD main menu is displayed.
If no audio CD has been inserted, the
message
No CD
appears.

Load an audio CD into the CD drive
(page 48).
CD changer*

Activate the Audio menu (
page 30).

Press the
CD
soft key
.
The CD changer* main menu will
appear.
The CD last played begins to play.
CD changer* main menu

If the last played CD is not available, the
next available audio CD is played back.
iWhen you push the magazine in, the
arrow on the upper side of the
magazine must point in the direction of
the CD changer*.
Switching on
iThe name of the CD and the track
played are displayed if the information
is available.

50 AudioCD operationNo magazine in the CD changer*:
The message
No Magazine
will appear.

Load audio CDs into the CD changer*
(page 48).
No CD in the magazine:
The message
Magazine Empty
will
appear.

Load audio CDs into the CD changer*
(page 48).
You can select a CD:

in the CD list (
page 50)

with the number keypad (
page 50)

in the Magazine menu (
page 51)In the CD list
The CD list includes all loaded CDs. Only
one list entry is visible at a time.
The entry is displayed above the track
indication. It shows the number of the CD
currently playing.

Use h or H to select another CD
from the list.
After the CD is loaded, it is played
back.
or

Do not change the selection.
Playback of the last played CD is
continued.
With the number keypad
Selecting a CD (CD changer* only)
iSelection is possible if the
CD changer* has loaded the magazine
and at least two audio CDs are loaded.
iThe number keys 1 - 6 can be used
for direct selection.Keys
1 - 6magazine slots 1 to 6
of the CD changer*