2004 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class Comand Manual

46 AudioTape operationWhen 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 dis-
played 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 starts 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 SECTION
is displayed in the tape menu.
Tape scaniThe scan function does not work prop-
erly unless there is enough blank tape
(approx. 2 seconds) separating the indi-
vidual tracks.
iAt the end of the tape, the tape auto-
matically switches to the other side and
scan stops.
Blank skip

47 Audio
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 B

Press 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)
iThe 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.
PauseiThe tape stops playing if you send or
receive a phone call.

48 AudioCD operationrQuick reference

49 Audio
CD operation
Function
Page
1
Switches CD operation
on (single CD player*,
CD changer*)
56
2
Color screen
3
Press to:
Open and close the con-
trol panel
The CD slot is located
behind the control panel.
51
4
Press to:
Switch the MCS on and
off
Turn to:
Adjust the volume
14
16
5
Playing a CD (CD chang-
er)
Selecting a track
58
5 9
6
Joystick
: Track select for-
ward
: Track select re-
verse
: Music seek for-
ward
: Music seek re-
verse
59
59
60
60
7
Softkeys
II: Pause
RDM: Random play
RPT: Repeat
TIME: Select time dis-
play
ADJ: Audio adjustment
SCAN: Scan
62
61
61
62
63
60
Function
Page

50 AudioCD 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 CDs.
General information on CD modeWarning
G
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 only by qualified per-
sonnel.
!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 should not be
used.

51 Audio
CD operation
Inserting or ejecting a CD (Single CD
player*)
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 CDiIf an audio CD is inserted, an audio CD
icon is displayed when in the radio
or tape mode.
iIf 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. iIf 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.

52 AudioCD operationLoading 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.
iThe magazine can be ejected even if the
MCS is switched off.
The eject button does not function if the
battery is drained or disconnected.
iDo not attempt to remove the tray from
the magazine.

53 Audio
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.iMake sure that 2 is pointing in the di-
rection of the arrow 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.