2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG audio

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The system will automatically switch to
a station of the selected category if the
currently selected station is not of the
selected category. Otherwise, the
currently selected station remains
tuned.

Tuning a station within the selected
category
The channels identified for the
currently selected category are
arranged numerically. Only one entry is
visible at a time.
Press S or T button briefly.
The next station within the category
is started.
or
Press and hold S or T
button for approx. 3 seconds until
desired station has been reached.Tuning via scan search
Scan search is characterized as follows:

Scan search plays a channel for
approx. 8 seconds and then skips to
the next channel within the current cat-
egory.

Scan search can be terminated
manually.
Press SC soft key.
The search starts.
SC appears in the
display.
Press SC soft key again.
The search stops.Obtaining additional text information
Additional text information (artist, title)
related to the current channel can be
displayed.
Press INF soft key.
The title being played is displayed.
Press INF soft key again.
The name of the artist performing the
title being played is displayed.
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If a button is not pressed within
4 seconds, the radio will return to the
standard display.

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Storing stations
Tune in desired station.
Press and hold desired station
button1 to R until a brief signal
tone is heard.
The frequency is stored on the selected
station button.
The radio saves the current station at
the memory preset selected. The
memory preset selected appears in the
status line, e.g. S3.Calling up the ESN information menu
Press INF soft key.
Press ESN soft key.
The twelve-digit electronic serial
number (ESN) of the SAT tuner*
installed in your vehicle is displayed.
Press RET soft key to exit the menu.
CD mode
Safety precautions
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There are ten presets available.
An existing entry is overwritten in the
memory list when a new entry is given.
Warning!G
The single CD player and the CD changer*
are Class 1 laser products. There is a danger
of invisible laser radiation if the housing is
opened or damaged.
Do not open the housing. The single CD
player and the CD changer* do not contain
any parts that 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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General notes
The system may not be able to play audio
CDs with copy protection.
Playing copied CDs may cause
malfunctions during playback.Do not use CDs with an 8 cm diameter, not
even with a CD adapter. Attempting to play
CDs with an 8 cm diameter or playing such
CDs with an adapter may cause damage to
the CD drive. Such damage is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Should excessively high or low tempera-
tures occur while in CD changer mode*,
CD ERROR will appear in the display, and the
CD will be muted until the temperature has
reached an acceptable level for the system
to continue operation.
The single CD player play audio CDs, the
CD changer* can play audio CDs as well as
CDs with MP3 files.
Warning!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 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second.
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If you affix stickers to the CDs, they can
become warped due to the heat that
develops in the CD drive or
CD changer*.
In certain situations, the CDs can then
no longer be ejected and cause
damage to the drive. Such damage is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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Your CD drive or CD changer* has been
designed to play CDs which
correspond to the EN 60908 standard.
You can therefore only use CDs with a
maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
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.

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Tips on handling CDs

Handle CDs carefully to prevent
interference during playback.

Avoid scratches, fingerprints and dust
on the CDs.

Do not write on CDs or apply any labels
or other material to them.

Clean CDs from time to time with a
commercially available cleaning cloth.
Never wipe the CD in a circular motion;
instead, wipe it in a straight line start-
ing in the center and moving outward.
Do not use solvents, anti-static sprays,
etc. for cleaning.

Replace the CD in its case after use.

Protect CDs from heat and direct
sunlight.MP3 notes
The CD changer* can play audio CDs as
well as CDs with MP3 files.
Information on MP3 data carriersCompatible MP3 data carriers
The CD changer can read the following
data carriers in MP3 mode:

CD-DA

CD-R

CD-RW
Compatible file systems and compres-
sion methods
Use Romeo or Joliet. Depending on file for-
mat used, up to 128 characters are possi-
ble.
The following compression methods are
compatible:

MP3

WMA

WAV
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CD media, CD burning software and
CD writers are available in great vari-
ety. Due to this variety, it cannot be
guaranteed that the CD changer will be
able to play every user-written CD.
The burning process can lead to data
errors and aging of the medium may re-
sult in data loss. Therefore, the
CD changer may be restricted in its
ability to play MP3 data carriers; it may
play them with reduced sound quality,
or it m ay not b e a bl e to pl ay them a t al l.
Problems may be encountered during
playback of user-written CDs with a
storage capacity of more than 700 MB.
These CDs do not meet valid standards
as of this printing.

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Compatible bit and sampling rates
Fixed and variable bit rates of up to
320 kBit/s are possible.
The following table lists possible sampling
rates:Information on copyright
The music tracks that you create for use in
MP3 mode or that you play in MP3 mode
are subject to copyright laws under appli-
cable international and national regula-
tions.
In many countries, the reproduction of
copyrighted materials is not permitted,
even if only for personal use, without the
express prior consent of the copyright
holder.
Please check the current copyright laws
for your country and comply with them.
These restrictions do not apply, for exam-
ple, to your own compositions and record-
ings, or for recordings for which
authorization has been obtained from the
copyright holder.MP3 playback
You can play a CD with MP3 files on the
CD changer* as you would any standard
audio CD. All of the functions described for
the CD changer also apply for the playback
of CDs with MP3 files. Keep in mind that
the single CD player in the audio system
unit is not able to read CDs with MP3 files.
The first 99 tracks on the CD, including
tracks in subdirectories, are recognized
and played. Any additional tracks will not
be played.
MPEG1
Audio Layer344.1 KHz, 48 KHz,
32 KHZ
MPEG2
Audio Layer322.5 KHz, 24 KHz,
16 KHz
MPEG2.5
Audio Layer311.025 KHz,
12 KHz, 8 KHz
WMA32 KHz, 44.1 KHz,
48 KHz
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Only use MP3 tracks with a bit rate of
128 kBit/s or higher and with the spec-
ified sampling rates.
The use of rates other than those spec-
ified may lead to noticeably inferior
sound quality.
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Due to the branched data structure,
playback of the first track may be de-
layed slightly.

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Operating the single CD player in the
audio system unit
Loading a CD
The single CD player in the audio system
unit has capacity for one CD. The CD slot
for loading the drive is located underneath
the soft keys.
Make sure the system is switched on.
Insert CD into CD slot. The label side of
the CD must face upwards.
The system automatically pulls the CD
into the CD slot. The audio CD begins
to play.Ejecting a CDMake sure the system is switched on.
Press EJECTbutton.
The system ejects the CD.
NO CD will
appear in the display.
Remove CD from slot.Operational readiness of CD changer*
If a CD changer* has been installed in the
vehicle, it can be operated from the front
control panel of the audio system.
A loaded magazine must be installed to
play CDs.
The CD changer* is located in the glove
box.
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Keep in mind that the single CD player
in the audio system unit is not able to
read CDs with MP3 files.
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If a CD is already loaded, it must be
ejected before inserting a new CD.
Inserting a second CD in the slot with
another CD still loaded will cause dam-
age to the CD drive not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or
cannot be read,
WRONG CD ERROR will ap-
pear in the display.
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If you do not take the CD out of the CD
slot within approx. 15 seconds, the
system automatically pulls the CD back
in and plays it.
If a CD is pulled back in, press
EJECTbutton for 5 seconds; the CD
will then be ejected.

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Loading/unloading the CD magazine
Slide changer door to the right and
press gbutton.
Magazine will be ejected.
1CD
2CD changer
3CD tray
4CD magazine
Remove magazine4 and pull
CD tray3 fully out.
Place CD1 in recess of tray, label side
up.
Push tray into magazine in direction of
arrow.
Push magazine into CD changer*2 in
direction of arrow and close sliding
door.Playing CDs
Single CD player in the audio unit
Pressi button.
CD 0 will appear in the upper left-hand
corner of the display.
The CD will resume playback at the point
where it was switched off.
CD changer*
Press Q button.
CD and the selected magazine slot
number appear in the upper left-hand
corner of the display.
If you have not removed a CD since the last
time the CD audio source was activated,
the last CD listened to will begin to play at
the point where it was switched off.
After the last track on a CD has finished,
the next CD is automatically played.
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The CD changer* may not be able to
play audio CDs with copy protection.
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CDs which have been inserted
improperly or are unreadable will not
be played.

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Playing tracks
You have the following options:

Audio system with CD changer*:
selecting CDs

Direct track entry

Track skip forward/reverse

Fast forward/reverse

Scan

Random tracks

Repeat trackSelecting CDs in the audio unit with CD
changer*
You can select from among the
inserted CDs with buttons
Rto6.
R = CD player in the audio unit
1to6 = CDs in the
CD changer*
The magazine slot number of the
selected CD appears next to
CD in the
display, and the number of the
currently played track appears next
to
TRACK.Direct track entry
You can make a direct selection from
among the tracks on a CD.
Press * button.
Enter track number using buttons 1
to R.
The number of the track being played
appears next to
TRACK in the display.
You can only enter available track
numbers.
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If there is no CD in the selected
magazine slot,
NO CD appears in the
display with the corresponding slot
number.