2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG CD changer

152 Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting satellite radio station*
The satellite radio is treated as a radio
application.
Select satellite radio with the
corresponding soft key (SAT) in the
radio menu.
1SAT mode and preset number
2Setting for station selection using
memory
3Channel name or number
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired channel is found.
Operating the CD player
Selecting CD track
Turn on the radio and select CD
(
page 233) or CD changer*
(
page 233). Vehicles with
COMAND*: Refer to separate
operating instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played appear in the multifunc-
tion display.1Current CD (with additional number
from 1 to 6 when running from
CD changer*)
2Current track
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
For more information on CD operation, see
“CD mode” (
page 229) and for the
CD changer*, see “CD changer*”
(
page 233).
iYou can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio
(
page 223).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to separate operating instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.iFor more information on satellite radio oper-
ation, see “Satellite radio*” (
page 225).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to separate operating instructions.
iThe COMAND* system and the
CD changer* can play audio CDs as well as CDs
with MP3 files.
iTo select a CD from the CD changer* maga-
zine, press a number on the audio system or the
COMAND* system key pad located in the center
console.

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Control system
Selecting CD MP3-track (vehicles with
COMAND* and/or CD changer*)
Turn on the radio and select the CD
changer* (
page 233) or turn on
COMAND* and select CD or
CD changer*. Vehicles with
COMAND*: Refer to separate
operating instructions.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the settings for the CD currently
being played appear in the multifunc-
tion display.1MP3 mode (vehicles with COMAND*)
2Current track
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the desired track is selected.
For more information on MP3, see “MP3
notes” (
page 230), and for operating,
see “MP3 playback” (
page 231)
Navi* menu
The
Navi menu contains the functions
needed to operate your navigation system.
Press buttonè orÿ repeatedly
until the message
Navi appears in the
multifunction display.

If COMAND* is switched off, the mes-
sage
Navi off appears in the multi-
function display.

With COMAND* switched on but route
guidance not activated, the direction of
travel and, if available, the name of the
street currently traveled on appear in
the multifunction display.

With COMAND* switched on and route
guidance activated, the direction of
travel and maneuver instructions ap-
pear in the multifunction display.
Please refer to the COMAND* manual for
instructions on how to activate the route
guidance system*.
iA CD with MP3 files insert in the
CD changer* is handled by the
audio/COMAND* system like an audio CD. In-
formation contained on the CD with MP3 files
will not shown in the multifunction display or in
the audio/COMAND* display.
iLevel of information displayed will vary de-
pending on the information contained on the CD
with MP3 files insert in the single CD player of
the COMAND* system.
To select a CD from the CD changer* magazine,
press a number on the audio system or the
COMAND* system key pad located in the center
console.

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Audio system
Audio system
Audio and telephone*, operation
These instructions are intended to help
you become familiar with your
Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con-
tain useful tips and a detailed description
of the user functions.Operating safetySound system*
Your vehicle is equipped with a sound sys-
tem. The subwoofer in the CLK cabriolet is
located between the rear seats.
Warning!G
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a
standstill and operate the system only when
road and traffic conditions permit. Always
pay full attention to traffic conditions first
before operating system controls while
driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
Warning!G
Any alterations made to electronic
components can cause malfunctions.
The radio, amplifier, CD changer*, satellite
radio*, and telephone* are interconnected.
When one of the components is not opera-
tional or has not been removed/replaced
properly, the function of other components
may be impaired.
This condition might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend that you have any service
work on electronic components carried out
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!Make sure no objects fall into the openings
of the subwoofer between the rear seats.
If necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to remove any objects
which may have fallen into the openings.

215 Controls in detail
Audio system
ItemPage
1CD changer mode selector
AUX mode selector229
219
2Single CD mode selector 231
3Radio mode selector
4Mute function (radio)224
Pause (CD)235
5Volume distribution218
6Sound settings216
7Display
8Alphanumeric keypad
ItemPage
9Speed dialing memory (tele-
phone) in descending order
aAccepting a call
(telephone)240
bTelephone mode selector236
cSpeed dialing memory (tele-
phone) in ascending order237
dTerminating a call
(telephone)241
eCD slot
fCD ejection232
ItemPage
gSoft keys216
hVolume216
jSwitching on/off216
kManual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)222
Track search, reverse (CD)234
lManual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)222
Track search,
fast forward (CD)234

229 Controls in detail
Audio system
CD mode
Safety precautions
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 eight cm diameter,
not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to
play CDs with an eight cm diameter or
playing such CDs with an adapter may
cause damage to the CD drive. Such dam-
age 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
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 necessary ser-
vice work performed only by qualified
personnel.
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 oper-
ate 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.
!If you affix stickers to the CDs, they can be-
come 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.
!Your CD drive or CD changer* has been de-
signed 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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Audio system
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 carriers
Compatible MP3 data carriers
The CD changer can read the following
data carriers in MP3 mode:

CD-DA

CD-R

CD-RWCompatible file systems and compres-
sion methods
Use Romeo or Joliet. Depending on file
format used, up to 128 characters are
possible
The following compression methods are
compatible:

MP3

WMA

WAV
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:
iCD media, CD burning software and
CD writers are available in great variety. 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 result 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 may not
be able to play them at all.
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.

231 Controls in detail
Audio system
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
applicable international and national
regulations.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 an CD with MP3 files on the
CD changer* as you would play any stan-
dard audio CD. All of the functions de-
scribed for the CD changer also apply for
the playback of CDs with MP3 files. Keep
in mind that the single CD player in the au-
dio 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.
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.
MPEG1
Audio Layer 344.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
32 kHz
MPEG2
Audio Layer 322.5 kHz, 24 kHz,
16 kHz
MPEG 2.5
Audio Layer 311.025 kHz,
12 kHz, 8 kHz
WMA32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
iOnly use MP3 tracks with a bite rate of
128 kBit/s or higher and with the specified sam-
pling rates.
The use of rates other than those specified may
lead to noticeably inferior sound quality.
iDue to the branched data structure, play-
back of the first track may be delayed slightly.
iKeep in mind that the single CD player in the
audio system unit is not able to play CDs with
MP3 files.


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Audio system
Ejecting a CD
Make 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 load-
ed magazine must be installed to play CDs.
The CD changer is located in the glove box.
1CD changer
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 the direction
of arrow.
!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 damage to the CD drive not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iIf a CD has been inserted incorrectly or can-
not be read,
WRONG CD ERROR will appear in the
display.
iIf you do not take the CD out of the CD slot
within approximately 15 seconds, the system au-
tomatically pulls the CD back in and plays it.
If a CD is pulled back in, press the EJECTbutton
for five seconds; the CD will then be ejected.
iThe CD changer* may not be able to play au-
dio CDs with copy protection.
iImproperly inserted or unreadable CDs will
not be played.