2007 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 audio

113 Control systems
COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3
Selecting a track
Selecting by skipping to tracks
Skipping forwards or backwards to
a track (in CD or DVD mode only): ro-
tate ymz.
Selecting from the track list

Select “Audio”
“Audio”.

Select “CD” or “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”.

Select “Tracks”, “Tracks A-Z” or “Track
list”.
or

Only in MP3 mode: Press n when the
main area is selected.
The track list of the current folder ap-
pears. The dotR indicates the current
track.

Select a track by rotating ymz or slid-
ing qmr.
Fast forward/rewind 
Select main area.

Slide and hold omp until desired place
is reached.
Selecting a folder
Select “Audio”
“Audio”
“MP3”

“Folder”.
or

Press n when main area is selected.
The track list of the current folder ap-
pears.
This is what the illustration in the right
column is showing as well.
1Back folder symbol
2Current track symbol
3Track symbol

Selecting one folder higher: Select
the Q symbol.
The display changes to the next folder
up in the folder structure on the disc.
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Skipping forwards through the tracks skips
to the next track. Skipping backwards through
the tracks skips to the beginning of the current
track if the track has been playing for more than
8 seconds. If the track has been playing for less
than 8 seconds, it skips to the start of the previ-
ous track.
If you have switched on the “Random Tracks”
playback option, the order of the tracks is ran-
dom.
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In MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks in
alphabetical order.
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This function is only available in audio MP3
mode.

114 Control systemsCOMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP31Back folder symbol
2Current folder symbol
3Folder symbol containing tracks
Selecting a folder: Select desired fold-
er.
You will see the tracks in the folder.

Select a track.
The track is played and the correspond-
ing folder is now the active folder.
Setting the audio format
This function lets you choose the audio for-
mat that you would like COMAND to play
and is only available in DVD-AUDIO mode.

Select “Audio”
“Audio”
“DVD-Au-
dio”
“Group”.
The list of available audio formats appears.
A dot R indicates the format currently se-
lected.

Changing setting: Slide qmr or
rotateymz.
Exiting menu: Slide omp.
Playback options
The following options are available:

“Normal Track Sequence”
Tracks playback in the order on the
disc (e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).


“Random Tracks”
Tracks playback in a random order
(e.g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.).


“Random Folder” (in MP3 mode only)
Tracks in the active folder and any sub-
folders playback in random order.


“Repeat Folder” (in MP3 mode only)
Tracks in the active folder will be re-
peated until you switch the function
off.

Selecting an option: Select “Audio”

“Audio”.

Select “CD”, “DVD-Audio” or “MP3”.
The option list appears. A dot R indi-
cates which option is switched on.

Select an option and press n.
The option is switched on. For all op-
tions except “Normal Track Sequence”,
you will see a corresponding indicator
in the main area.
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The tracks on an audio DVD can be stored in
various audio formats. The number of audio for-
mats depends on the audio DVD.
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The “Group” menu item cannot be selected
if only one audio format is saved on the DVD.
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The “Normal Track Sequence” option is au-
tomatically activated when you select a different
medium. If an option is activated, it remains acti-
vated after COMAND is switched on/off.

142 Control systemsCOMAND navigation (introduction)Loading a DVD into the DVD changer
1Disc slot
2Magazine tray buttons 1 – 6
Switch on COMAND (
page 79).

Press one of the magazine tray
buttons2.
If a disc is loaded, it will be ejected.

Take disc out of slot 1.

Wait until LED for magazine button 2
which you pressed flashes quickly.

Slide DVD into slot 1 with printed side
facing upwards.
COMAND loads the DVD.
Updating
After you have loaded the DVD, you will
see a message to the effect that the disc
does not contain a recognizable audio for-
mat.
Confirming message: Press n.
COMAND checks whether the map
software on the DVD is compatible with
the vehicle’s navigation system and
whether it is compatible with the cur-
rent system software.Map software is compatible with the
navigation system and the current sys-
tem software
COMAND now checks whether the map
data on the DVD is already installed.
Map data is not yet installed
You will see a comparison of the version
statuses in the display and a prompt will
appear asking whether you want to contin-
ue with the update.

Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, COMAND automati-
cally ejects the DVD and the map data
is not updated.
Take DVD out of the slot.
If you select “Yes”, the map data is up-
dated.
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Each magazine tray button 2 indicates the
status of the corresponding magazine tray by
means of an LED.


LED off = magazine tray is empty


LED constantly lit = magazine tray is loaded


LED flashes = CD/DVD changer requesting
disc to be loaded

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COMAND system settings
Setting the time/date format
Select “Vehicle”
“System Settings”

“Time”
“Format”.
The format list appears. The dots R in
front of the list entries indicate the cur-
rent setting.

Changing format setting:
Select desired format.

Saving setting and exit the menu:
Slide omp.
Voice Control* settings
Switching help window on or off
Select “Vehicle”
“System Settings”

“Voice Control”.

Select “Help Window”.
You can switch the help window on or
off. A checkmark appears when the
help window is switched on.Individualization
Using individualization, you can fine-tune
Voice Control* to your own voice and thus
improve voice recognition. The ability of
the system to recognize the commands of
other users does not deteriorate as a re-
sult.
Individualization consists of two parts. You
train the system to recognize digits in the
first part and specific commands in the
second part.
Starting new individualization

Select “Vehicle”
“System Settings”

“Voice Control”
“Start new indi-
vidualization”.
A prompt appears asking whether you
would like further information.

Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, the first part of indi-
vidualization begins.
If you select “Yes”, an information dis-
play will be shown with audio instruc-
tion.
Closing display: Select “OK”.
The first part of individualization be-
gins.
At the end of the first part, you will see
a prompt asking whether you want to
begin the second part.

Select “Yes” or “No”.
If you select “No”, individualization will
be canceled. The data from the first
part is saved automatically.
If you select “Yes”, the second part be-
gins.
Individualization is completed at the end of
the second part. You will see a message to
this effect. The data from the second part
is saved automatically.
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It is only possible to start individualization
with the vehicle stationary. After starting the
session, the system will guide you through the in-
dividualization by means of acoustic instruc-
tions.

243 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Menus
Trip (
page 245)
Navi (
page 246)
Audio (
page 248)
Telephone* (
page 249)
Commands/submenusStandard display
Show route guidance instruc-
tions, current direction trav-
eled
Select radio station
Answer a call
Fuel consumption statistics af-
ter start
Select satellite radio chanel*
(USA only)
Dial a number from the phone
book
Fuel consumption statistics
since the last reset
Operate CD changer/DVD-Au-
dio/MP3
Redialing
Call up range
End a call or reject an incoming
call
Digital speedometer

248 Control systemsInstrument cluster control system

“Calculating Route”
COMAND is calculating a route. After-
ward, COMAND starts route guidance.


“Off Map”
The vehicle’s location is outside of the
digital map’s range. The vehicle is in an
off-map position (
page 190).


“Off Road”
The vehicle is either on a road that has
not been digitized (
page 190) or on
the side of a road, e.g. in a parking
space.


“No Route”
COMAND cannot calculate a route to
the selected destination.


“Direction of Dest.”
The vehicle has gone off the map dur-
ing route guidance (
page 190).
Audio menu
The functions in the “Audio” menu operate
the audio equipment which you currently
have turned on.
If no audio equipment is currently turned
on, the message: “Audio off” is shown in
the multifunction display.
Select radio station
Turn on COMAND and select “Radio”
(page 93).

Press ( or & to select the “Au-
dio” menu.

Press % or $ to select a station.1Station frequency
2Waveband

Press æ or ç to adjust the vol-
ume.
Select satellite radio* channel
(USA only)
The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap-
plication.

Turn on COMAND and select “Sat Ra-
dio” (
page 98).
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 243).
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You can only change the frequency band
and save new stations using COMAND
(
page 93).

249 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system

Press ( or & to select the “Au-
dio” menu.

Press % or $ to select a station.
1Channel number and/or name
2SAT mode

Press æ or ç to adjust the vol-
ume.Operating DVD changer/audio CD/
audio DVD/MP3

Turn on COMAND and select “CD”,
“DVD-Audio” or “MP3” (
page 104).

Press ( or & to select the “Au-
dio” menu.

Press % or $ to select a track.
Example: audio CD1Current track
Press æ or ç to adjust the vol-
ume.
Telephone menu*
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A subscription to Sirius satellite radio ser-
vice provider is required for the satellite radio op-
eration. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for details and availability for your vehi-
cle.
For more information, see Sat Radio
(
page 98) .
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When you play a CD or DVD with text, the
multifunction display shows the name and num-
ber of the track. For MP3s, only the track is
shown.
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The menu overview can be found on
(
page 243).Warning!
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Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellu-
lar telephone while the vehicle is in motion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before
placing or answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the cellular
phone while driving, please use the hands-
free feature and be sure to pay attention to
the traffic situation at all times. Use the cel-
lular phone only when road, weather and
traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approxima-
tely 14 m) every second.

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Voice Control* operating safety
Voice Control* operating safety
Warning!
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Please devote your attention first and fore-
most to the traffic situation you are in. While
the system permits hands-free phone oper-
ation, attention to traffic may be diverted
not only by physical operation of a phone,
but also by the distraction of a phone con-
versation while driving. As such, for safety
reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the
vehicle in a safe place before answering or
placing a phone call.
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides direc-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo-
cused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their ob-
servance always remains in the driver’ per-
sonal responsibility. DVD maps do not cover
all areas nor all routes within an area.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.
Warning!
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Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting
your attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your at-
tention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.Warning!
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Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This
could cause a delay in completing your
phone call in a timely manner. This could
distract you in an emergency situation and
cause you to be involved in an accident.