2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class audio

34 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND

Quick reference COMAND
Switching on
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 1 or 2 if the COMAND was
switched off by turning the key in the
starter switch to position 0 and
removing it.
or
Press e.
In both cases, the system will activate
the operating mode which was active
when the system was switched off.Switching off
Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 0 and pull the key out.
or
Press e.
When the audio is playing, the volume
knob will adjust the audio volume, and also
the volume for telephone and navigation.
During a telephone call (talking or ringing),
the volume knob will adjust the telephone
voice and ringer volume.
The volume for the navigation announce-
ments can only be changed while an
announcement is being made.
When you adjust the volume, the system
will automatically store the setting for the
current operating mode.
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You have the following options to
control the system:
at the COMAND
at the multifunction steering wheel
(refer to vehicle Operator’s Manual)
This Operator’s Manual describes the
control at the COMAND.
Unless otherwise indicated, the
descriptions and illustrations refer to
the COMAND.
Switching the COMAND control unit
on and off
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For an explanation of starter switch
positions, refer to vehicle Operator’s
Manual.
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If the key is not in the starter switch in
position 1 or 2, the system will automa-
tically stop after around 30 minutes.
Volume

36 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
Common balance and fader settings apply
to the following systems:
Radio operation
CD operation (CD)
CD changer operation (CD)
MP3 CD operation (MP3)
Satellite radio
When you make balance or fader settings,
the system will automatically save the
settings for the current operating mode
and others.Setting balance and fader
In any audio source operation:
Press the Bal/Fad soft key.
Cross-hairs are displayed. The
horizontal hair line indicates the
balance setting. The vertical hair line
indicates the fader setting. You can
now make balance and fader settings.
Push the joystick to H or h.
Move the cross-hairs horizontally and
adjust the balance.
or
Push the joystick to g or G.
Move the cross-hairs vertically and
adjust the fader.
Press E or the Back soft key.
or
Wait until the display changes.
The new setting is saved.
Balance and fader
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Push the joystick to F and f to
move the cross-hairs simultaneously in
vertical and horizontal direction.

37 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
Different bass and treble settings are
possible for the following operating modes:
Radio: FM-, AM- and
Weather (WB) bands
Single CD (CD) and CD changer
(
CD)
MP3 CD operation (MP3)
Satellite radio
When you adjust bass or treble, the
settings apply to other sources within the
group, but not to the other modes. For
example, if you adjust the bass while
listening to FM, that same bass level
applies to AM and Weather band, but not
to satellite radio or CD/MP3 CD.Activating the Bass or Treble menu
In any audio source operation:
Press the Bass or Treble soft key.
The Bass or Treble menu will appear.
Setting Bass and Treble
Push the joystick to H or h.
Bass or Treble is adjusted.
Press E or the Back soft key.
or
Wait until the display changes.
The new setting is saved.

Bass and Treble
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Press the Bass or Treble soft key and
keep it depressed to move the cursor
continuously. Release the soft key to
set the current value.

38 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
The sound functions are available for the
following operating modes:
Radio: FM-, AM- and
Weather (WB) bands
Single CD (CD) and CD changer
(
CD)
MP3 CD operation (MP3)
Satellite radio
The following sound functions are
available:
Default Settings:
COMAND sets the default settings
(Bass, Treble, Bal/Fad) for the active
source mode.
Standard:
COMAND sets the sound linear for the
center of the vehicle.
Speech:
Playback optimized for language
comprehensibility.
LOGIC7 Surround:
Surround playback.
You can use different sound functions for
the modes mentioned above.
E.g.:
For radio operation the function
Standard, for CD operation the function
LOGIC7 Surround.Activating the sound functions
In any audio source operation:
Activate the main menu for the
respective operating mode
(
page 31).
Press the Sound soft key.
The Sound menu will appear.
Push the joystick to g or G to
select the desired function.
Press E.
The function is activated.
Sound functions
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LOGIC7 Surround sound offers a sound
quality superior to conventional stereo
sound.
If the radio reception is poor, the
system should be switched back to
standard stereo playback. Switching
back to standard stereo playback may
improve audio quality.

39 At a glance
Quick reference COMAND
The Rear view camera is activated by
shifting into reverse gear. The area behind
the vehicle appears in the COMAND
screen if COMAND is already switched on.
If COMAND is switched on while in reverse,
the Rear view camera display will appear
immediately following the COMAND
startup screens.Switch back to the COMAND operating
mode
Shift into P, N or D.
or
Press A, c, b, {, a,
B while in reverse to activate the
corresponding main menu (
page 31).
Rear view camerai
The following audio sources remain
available while the Rear view camera is
activated:
FM/AM radio, Weather band WB
CD (CD drive, CD changer)
MP3 CD
Satellite radio
Telephone (ringing, talking)
Navigation announcements
For additional information about the
Rear view camera please refer to the
separate Operator’s Manual.

41 Audio
Audio operation
Radio operation
CD operation
CD changer operation
MP3 CD operation

42 Audio
Audio operation

Audio operation
In chapter “Audio” you will find detailed
information regarding
radio operation
CD operation (CD drive, CD changer)
MP3 CD operation
If you have not done so already, please fa-
miliarize yourself with these functions by
reading chapter “At a glance”.
Press A.
Audio menu
WarningG
In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should enter
system settings with the vehicle at a stand-
still and operate the audio system only if
permitted by road, weather and traffic con-
ditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is co-
vering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
Opening the Audio menu

43 Audio
Audio operation
If an audio submenu is displayed, press
the
Back soft key until the Audio menu
is displayed.or
Press A again.
In the Audio menu, press the soft key
for the desired audio source.
Switching On
Press J.
The system mutes the active audio
source and the
ß symbol is displayed in
the status bar. The soft keys on the left
side are greyed out in some submenus.
Switching off
Press J again.
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The CD or the MP3 soft key is
available, depending on the medium
inserted in the CD AUDIO slot.
The
CD soft key is available if a CD
changer is connected to the COMAND.
Selecting an audio source
Muting
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COMAND will also deactivate if you
Press A, B, g, h
Change the volume at COMAND or
the multifunction steering wheel
Operate the joystick
Press any keypad button except
#
Press j or k at the
multifunction steering wheel if the
audio menu is selected
Press any soft key.