2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class CD changer

Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Where
to find
it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Operating
safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Radio
operating
elements . . . . . . . . . .
12
Single CD operating elements . . . . . . .
14
CD changer operating elements. . . . . .
16
MP3 CD operating elements . . . . . . . .
18
Satellite radio operating elements . . . .
20
Telephone* operating elements . . . . . .
22
Navigation operating elements . . . . . .
24
Service operating elements . . . . . . . . .
26
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . .
28
Selecting the multifunction display
29
Menu system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
31
Quick
reference
COMAND . . . . . . . . . .
34
Switching the COMAND

control unit on and off . . . . . . . . . .
34
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
Bass and Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37
Sound functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38
Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41
Audio
menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Opening the Audio menu . . . . . . . .
42
Selecting an audio source . . . . . . .
42
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43
Switching the radio operation on . .
43
Changing the Radio band . . . . . . . .
43
Selecting a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Memory functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48
CD
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
General Information on

CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52
Tips on caring for your CDs . . . . . .
53
Playback information . . . . . . . . . . .
53
Switching to CD operation . . . . . . .
54
Loading CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
54
Switching on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57
Selecting a CD (CD changer only). .
58
Track select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
60
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
61
MP3-CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
Tips on caring for your MP3-CDs . .
64
Tips on creating MP3 CDs . . . . . . .
64
Tips on creating MP3 tracks . . . . . .
66
Tips on copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
66
Switching to MP3-CD operation . . .
67
MP3-CD main menu . . . . . . . . . . . .
68
Selecting a folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
69
Fast forward/reverse . . . . . . . . . . .
70
Muting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71
Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
71
MP3 options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
72
DVD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
General information on

DVD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75
DVD playback requirements . . . . . .
76
Switching to DVD operation . . . . . .
76
Loading a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77
Ejecting a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78
Soft key display and status bar. . . .
79
Soft key functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80
DVD menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83
Adjusting brightness, contrast

and color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86
Selecting a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
86

7
Where to find itIntroduction


Where
to
find
it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro
-
vide support information for you, the
COMAND
operator. Each chapter has its
own guide color to provide fast access to
information.
At a glanceHere you will find an overview of
all COMAND control elements and system
components. If you are operating
COMAND
for the first time or if you have
rented or borrowed the vehicle, this is the
chapter you should read first.
AudioHere you will find all the information on
how to use the radio, CD player (CD,

MP3-CD), CD changer (CD, MP3-CD) and
DVD drive.
Satellite radioThis chapter provides information on how
to select a station and a program category.Telephone*Here you can learn in detail about the
many functions of the telephone, how to
initiate an emergency call and use the pho
-
ne book.NavigationThis chapter provides detailed information
on the following topics:
Destination input

Route guidance including detour

Last destinations and destination

memory

POIs
ServiceHere you will find all the information about:
SMS

Address book

Tele Aid
System settingsThis chapter provides information on how
to adjust COMAND system settings.DirectoriesThe glossary explains the most important
technical terms.The table of contents and index directory
will help you quickly locate the information
you need.

9 Introduction
Operating safety


Operating
safety
Warning
G
Any alterations made to electronic compo-
nents and the software can cause malfunc
-
tions.The radio, amplifier, CD changer, satellite ra
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dio, telephone*, navigation module and
voice control system* are interconnected.
When one of the components is not operati
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onal or has not been removed/replaced pro
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perly, 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
only by qualified personnel.
Warning
G
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 system only when road
and traffic conditions permit. Bear in mind that at a speed of just

30 mp/h (approximately 50 km/h),
your car
is covering a distance of 44 feet (approxima
-
tely 14 m) every second.COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we encoura
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ge the driver to stop the vehicle in a safe
place before answering or placing a call, or
consulting the COMAND screen to read na
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vigational maps, instructions, or downloa
-
ded information.
While the navigation system provides direc
-
tional assistance, the driver must remain fo
-
cused on safe driving behavior, including
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. This al
-
ways remains your personal responsibility
when you drive. DVD maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area.

11
At
a glance
Radio
operating
elements
Single
CD
operating
elements
CD
changer
operating
elements
MP3
CD
operating
elements
Satellite
radio
operating
elements
Telephone*
operating
elements
Navigation
system
operating
elements
Service
operating
elements
Multifunction steering wheel
Menu
system
Quick
reference
COMAND

16 At a glanceCD changer operating elements

CD changer operating elements

17 At a glance
CD changer operating elements
The CD changer can accomodate up to 6
audio or MP3 CDs. It is located behind the
driver’s seat.Ejecting/loading CDs (
 page
55).
Function
Page
1
Audio menu
42
2
Soft keys(multifunction keys)
3
CD changer main menu
55
4
1 - 0Selecting a CD 1 - 0, *Track select
5859
5
E Confirm
Function
Page
6
H and hSelecting an audio or MP3
CDg and GTrack select
5859
7
JMuting
61
8
Volume control
35
9
e Switch on/off
34
a
d and DTrack selectFast forward/reverse
5960

28 At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel

Multifunction steering wheel
Function
Page
1,2
Multifunction displays
3
Volume settingç Volume downæ Volume up
3434
4
Making calls:s

Accepting calls,RedialingtEnding or rejecting calls
109111110
5
Multifunction display
menu change:è forwardÿ back
29
6
Radio mode:j Next stationk Previous station
4545
Single CD and CD changer
mode:j Next trackk Previous track
5959
MP3 CD mode:j Next trackk Previous track
6969
Satellite radio modej Next stationk Previous station
9393
Telephone* modej Next list entryk Previous list entry
112112
Function
Page

29 At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel

Switch the multifunction display to the
respective system if you wish to
operate the system using the buttons
on the multifunction steering wheel.

On the multifunction steering wheel,
press è or ÿ repeatedly until
one of the following, Radio, Single CD
or MP3 CD, CD changer, Satellite radio
or Telephone* display appears in the
multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
Radio operation1Waveband2Station frequency
Weather Band operation1Weather Band (WB)2Channel nameSingle CD operation1CD mode2Current track
CD changer operation1CD changer mode2Current trackMP3 CD operation1MP3 mode2Current track
Selecting the multifunction display