2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Setting

60 Audio
CD audio/DVD audio and MP3
From the control unit
Load CD/DVD (
page 54) or PCMCIA-
memory card (

page 57).
COMAND loads the inserted medium
and begins playback.
or
Press the y function button.
i Pressing the function button switches di-
rectly to the disc mode selected last (CD audio,
DVD audio, MP3-CD or DVD video). COMAND
then accesses all discs in the DVD changer, the
memory card or the Music Register.
If necessary, select CD/DVD audio/
MP3 media (

page 62).
or
When playing a DVD video: Open the
media list as described under “Select-
ing DVD media” (

page 78).
Select an audio storage medium.
This switches to the required disc
mode.
From the COMAND controller
From another main function
Select “Audio” K “Audio” K “Disc” or
“Memory Card” or “Music Register” in
the Audio menu (

page 40).
i If the required mode was active last, you
only need to select “Audio”.
Within the audio function
Select “Audio” K “Disc” or “Memory
Card” or “Music Register” in the Audio
menu.
i “Disc” accesses audio discs in the DVD
changer, “Memory Card” selects the PCMCIA
memory card, “Music Register” selects the Mu-
sic Register.
If necessary, select CD/DVD audio/
MP3 media (

page 62).
This switches to the required disc
mode.
Example of CD audio mode display
1Disc type J
2Track number
3Track name (only if stored on disc as
CD text)
4Elapsed track time
5Visual track and time display
6Current playback option
7Sound settings
8Media selection
9Disc name (only if stored on disc as CD
text)
aCalls up track list
bStorage medium position in the media
list
cRecord function (ripping), (

page 68)
dPlayback options
Switching to CD audio, DVD audio or
MP3

61 Audio
CD audio/DVD audio and MP3
Example of DVD audio display
1Disc type K
2Track number
3Track name (only if stored on disc)
4Elapsed track time
5Visual time and track display
6Current playback option
7Sound settings
8Media selection
9Disc name (only if stored on disc)
aCalls up track list
bStop function
cPause function
dStorage medium position in the media
list
ePlayback optionsExample of MP3 display
1Disc type L or M
2Track number
3Track name
4Elapsed track time
5Visual time and track display
6Current playback option
7Sound settings
8Media selection
9Current folder
aCalls up folder list
bStorage medium position in the media
list
cPlayback options
i An example of a media list display can be
found on (

page 62).
i The function is only available in DVD audio
mode.
Switch to DVD audio mode.
To interrupt playback: Select h.
The g display changes to T.
To resume playback: Select T.
Playback will then continue at the point
at which it was interrupted.
To stop playback: Press h again
when playback is stopped.
or
Select h twice in immediate succes-
sion during playback.
The option selector remains at T.
To restart playback: Select T.
Playback starts from the beginning of
the DVD.
Stop function

66 Audio
CD audio/DVD audio and MP3
It is only possible to set the audio format in
DVD audio mode. The number of available
audio formats is dependent on the DVD.
The content of an audio DVD is called the
‘album’, which can be divided into a maxi-
mum of nine groups. A group may contain,
for example, music of different sound qual-
ities (stereo and multi-channel formats) or
bonus tracks. Each group can include up to
99 tracks. If a DVD audio only comprises
one audio format, the “Group” menu
item(s) cannot be selected.
Switch to DVD audio mode
(

page 60).
Select “DVD-A” K “Group”.
The list of available audio formats ap-
pears. A dotRindicates the format
currently selected.
To change setting: Rotate ymz or
slide qmr.
Press n.
To exit menu: Slide omp.The following options are available:
“Normal Track Sequence”
You will hear the tracks in the normal
sequence (e. g. track 1, 2, 3 etc.).
“Random Tracks”
You will hear the tracks in random or-
der (e. g. track 3, 8, 5 etc.).
“Folder” (only in MP3 mode)
The tracks in the currently active folder
and any subfolders are heard in ran-
dom order.
To select an option: Switch to CD au-
dio, DVD audio or MP3 mode
(

page 60).
Select “CD” or “DVD-A” or “MP3”.
The Options list appears. A dotRindi-
cates the activated option.
Select an option.
The option is activated. A correspond-
ing display will appear in the display/
selection window for all options except
“Normal Track Sequence”.
i The option “Normal Track Sequence” is au-
tomatically activated if you change the medium
which is currently being played or if you select
another medium. An activated option remains
active after COMAND is switched on or off.
Setting audio formatPlayback options

67 Audio
Music Register
You can record tracks from audio CDs and
store them as MP3 files in the Music Reg-
ister. The memory capacity is 4 GB.
! Keep your original music files in a safe
place. A fault with the COMAND may cause the
music files stored in the Music Register to be
lost. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is not liable for
any loss of data.
From another main function
Select “Audio” K “Audio” K “Music
Register” in the display with Audio
menu (

page 40).
i If “Music Register” was active last, you only
need to select “Audio”.
Within the audio function
Select “Audio” K “Music Register”.
The Music Register is loaded. The Mu-
sic Register display appears.
No music files available:
A message will be displayed.
First record music files to the Music
Register (

page 68).
Music files available:
You will hear the first track of the first
folder found or playback will start from
the point listened to last.
Example display: Music Register
1Storage media type - Music Register
N
2Track number
3Track name
4Elapsed track time
5Visual time and track display
6Current playback option
7Sound settings
8Media selection
9Folder functions
aCurrent folder
bStorage medium position in the media
list
cCalls up Music Register menu
Music RegisterSwitching to Music Register

71 Audio
Audio Aux
An external audio source (AUX) can be
connected to COMAND via the 1/8" jack
1 located inside the glovebox.
From another main function
Select “Audio” K “Audio” K “Aux” in
the Audio menu (

page 40).
i If Audio Aux mode was active last, you only
need to select “
Audio”.
Within the audio function
Select “Audio” K “Aux”.
The Audio Aux menu appears.
The medium in the external audio
source is heard, provided it is connect-
ed and switched to playback.
i Please refer to the relevant operating guide
for operation of the external audio source.
The following settings can be made in Au-
dio Aux mode:
Volume (
page 35)
Balance and fader (
page 36)
Treble and bass (
page 36)
Surround sound (
page 38)
i The volume of external audio sources is ex-
tremely variable. It is possible that a device con-
nected as an external audio source will sound
quieter or louder in the vehicle or that the usual
maximum volume cannot be achieved. On cer-
tain devices the volume can be set separately. In
this case, start at a moderate volume and in-
crease it slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback with-
out distortion, even at high volume.
Audio Aux
Switching to Audio Aux
GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g. navi-
gation announcements) may be much loud-
er. You may need to disable these system
messages or adjust the volume of these
messages manually (

page 35).

75 Video
DVD video

After use, replace the discs into the
sleeve.

Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
Some DVDs may not comply with the
NTSC or PAL TV playback standards.
Sound, picture and other playback prob-
lems may occur when you play such DVDs.
As standard, COMAND can play video
DVDs which meet the following criteria:

Region code 1 or region code 0 (no re-
gion code)
i With a video DVD having another region
code, a corresponding message will be dis-
played.

PAL or NTSC TV standard
Information on this can usually be found ei-
ther on the DVD itself or on the DVD
sleeve.
i The factory setting for COMAND is region
code 1. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
can change this setting. This will enable you to
play video DVDs with other region codes, provid-
ed that they have been made to the PAL or NTSC
TV standard.
It may be the case that some functions or
actions may not be possible at certain
times, or may not be possible in general,
depending on the DVD.
When you activate such functions or ac-
tions, this is indicated by the 7 symbol in
the display.
Proceed as described in the “Loading
CDs and DVDs” section (
page 54).
Proceed as described in the “Ejecting
CDs and DVDs” section (
page 57).
DVD playback conditions
Functional restrictions
Loading DVDs
Ejecting DVDs

77 Video
DVD video
From the control unit
Load DVD video (page 55).
COMAND loads the inserted medium
and starts playing it.
or
Press the function button y.
i Pressing the function button switches di-
rectly to the disc mode selected last (CD audio,
DVD audio, MP3 CD or DVD video). COMAND
then accesses all discs in the DVD changer.
If necessary select “Changer” and in
the media list select (
page 78) a DVD
video I.
From the COMAND controller
Select “Video” in the main function
menu.
To display: Slide qmr.
To hide: Slide qmr.
or
Wait apprx. eight seconds.
Control menu displayed
1Disc type
2Current track
3Current scene
4Elapsed track time
5Displays menu system
To display: Press n.
To hide: Slide qm and select “Full
Screen”.
Menu system displayed
1DVD-Video menu
2Pause function
3Stop function
4Media selection
5Sound settings
Switching to DVD videoDisplaying/hiding control menuDisplaying/hiding menu system

79 Video
DVD video
In DVD video mode, if necessary dis-
play the menu system (
page 77).
To activate playback pause:
Select g.
The g display changes to T.
To resume playback: Select T.
To skip forwards or backwards: Ro-
tate ymz or slide omp.
or
Press G or H on the control unit.
The control menu appears for approx.
eight seconds (
page 77).
i The function is only available if the DVD is di-
vided into several films/tracks.
In DVD video mode, if necessary dis-
play the menu system (
page 77).
Select “DVD-Video” K “DVD Func-
tions”.
A menu appears.
DVD function menu
Rotate ymz or slide qmr until “Title
Selection” is selected.
To open selection list: Press n.
Select a film/track.Adjusting the brightness, contrast or
color
In DVD video mode, if necessary dis-
play the menu system (
page 77).
Select “DVD-Video” K “Brightness” or
“Contrast” or “ Color”.
To change setting: Rotate ymz or
slide qmr until the desired setting is
reached.
To save setting: Press n.
Switching picture format
In DVD video mode, if necessary dis-
play the menu system (
page 77).
Select “DVD-Video”.
The DVD-Video menu appears. F in
front of the menu items “16:9 Optimi-
zed”, “4:3” or “Widescreen” indicates
the format currently selected.
To switch the format: Rotate ymz or
slide qmr until the desired format is
selected.
To save setting: Press n.
Pause function
Selecting a scene/chapter
Selecting a film/trackPicture settings