2009 MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE Owners Manual

X
Select VideoQTV.
X Display the menu system if necessary
(Y page 90).
X To switch on: selectTeletext.
X To switch off: press the%back button.
Selecting a teletext page X
To enter a page number directly: select
a number button.
X To select a higher or lower number: slide
ZVÆ or turn cVd.
Dynamic teletext page A dynamic teletext page consists of several
subpages. The display automatically changes
to the next page after a certain time. MUSIC REGISTER*
i This function is available if COMAND is
equipped with an integrated hard disk.
You can store music files in MP3 or WMA for-
mat in the MUSIC REGISTER. The memory has
a capacity of approximately 7 GB.
! Retain the original music files in a secure
location. An error in COMAND might result
in the loss of the music files stored in the
MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not
liable for any loss of data. Menu overview
MUSIC REGISTER Search Media Sound
Normal track
sequence
Search functions Media selection via
media list Treble
Random media Bass
Random track list Balance/fader
Copying music files
Surround sound*
Deleting all music
files
Memory space info
Displaying title infor-
mation
TA (traffic announce-
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Switching to the MUSIC REGISTER
From another main mode X
Select Audio.
The system changes to the last active audio
mode.
X Select Audioagain.
The Audio menu appears.
X Select MUSIC REGISTER.
i IfMusic Register was the last mode,
you only need to select Audio.
From audio mode X
Select Audio.
The Audio menu appears.
X Select MUSIC REGISTER.
MUSIC REGISTER is loaded. The MUSIC
REGISTER display appears.
There are no music files:
You see a message to this effect.
X You first need to copy music files to the
MUSIC REGISTER (Y page 95).
There are music files:
You hear the first track in the first folder, or
playback begins at the last point listened to. Example display: MUSIC REGISTER
:
Type of data medium: MUSIC REGISTER
; Track number
= Track name
? Track time
A Visual time and track display B
Current playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
C Sound settings
D Media selection
E Current folder
F Search functions
G Data carrier position in the media list
H To call up the MUSIC REGISTER menu Copying music data to the MUSIC
REGISTER
You can copy music files from discs in the
DVD changer* or the single DVD drive, or
from the memory card, as long as they are in
MP3 and/or WMA format.
i While copying, several functions will not
be available. If this is ever the case, you will
see a message to this effect.
Selecting a data carrier X
Select MUSIC REGISTERQCopy music
files.
The media list appears. A data carrier from
which files can be copied is selected auto-
matically. :
Data carrier selected
X To select a data carrier: slideZVÆ or turn
cVd and confirm with W.
The data carrier is loaded. MUSIC REGISTER*
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Selecting music files
X
Select All music files.
This function copies all music files on the
selected data carrier. The symbol in front
of All music files is filled in.
X Select Next.
The copying menu appears.
Starting the copying process :
To copy from a memory card
; To copy to the MUSIC REGISTER
= Memory requirement; see "Calling up
memory space info" (Y page 96)
? To start the copying process
A Name of the data carrier from which data
is being copied and storage location
B To cancel copying of music files
C Data carrier position in the media list
X Select Start.
Copying begins. The progress bar indicates
the status of the copying procedure.
X To exit without copying music files:
select Back.
X To select the destination folder: scroll up
or down and select the respective folder.
Once copying is complete, you hear the
first track on the album copied. The MUSIC
REGISTER display appears. Now you can
copy more music files to the MUSIC REG-
ISTER.
! Under no circumstances should you
remove the memory card while you are copying data from it. This will generate
unusable data in the MUSIC REGISTER.
:
Progress bar
i It may take some time for the music to be
copied, depending on the amount of data.
The time required may vary depending on
the data source. If there is not enough
memory space, you will see a message to
this effect.
X To cancel copying: selectCancel.
Music files up until the point of cancellation
are stored in the MUSIC REGISTER. Deleting all music files
This function deletes all music files from the
MUSIC REGISTER.
! The deletion procedure may take several
minutes. In order to prevent malfunctions,
do not use COMAND during this time.
X Select MUSIC REGISTERQDelete all
music files.
A prompt appears, asking whether the
entry should be deleted. Calling up memory space info
X Select MUSIC REGISTERQMemory info.
You see a window with details about:
R storage capacity
R available memory 96
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R
occupied memory
R content (folders, tracks) Folder functions
You can view the MUSIC REGISTER contents,
modify data and delete it.
Calling up the MUSIC REGISTER X
Select Rename/delete files.
or
X Press Wwhen the display/selection win-
dow is active.
You see the contents of the current folder. :
Folder selection symbol
; Icon for music file
= Current folder
X To select one folder higher: select the
U symbol.
The display changes to the next folder up.
Changing the folder/track name X
Select Rename/delete files.
X To select a folder/track: slideZVÆ or
turn cVd.
X Select Options QChange.
X Enter a name for the folder/track in the
entry line.
X To store changes: select¬. Deleting folders/tracks X
Select Rename/delete files.
X To select a folder/track: slideZVÆ or
turn cVd.
X Select Options QDelete.
A query appears. Playback options
The following options are available to you:
R Normal track sequence
You will hear the tracks in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
R Random media
The tracks in the currently active medium
are played in random order.
R Random track list
The tracks in the currently active track list
are played in random order.
X To select options: switch to MUSIC REG-
ISTER (Y page 95).
X Select MUSIC REGISTER.
The options list appears. A #dot indicates
the option selected.
X Select an option.
The option is switched on. For all options
except "Normal track sequence", you will
see a corresponding display in the display/
selection window. See example of display
(Y page 95), item B.
i The "Normal track sequence" option is
automatically selected when you change
the medium you are currently listening to
or when you select a different medium. If
an option is selected, it remains selected
after COMAND is switched on or off. MUSIC REGISTER*
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Media Interface* mode
Information on operating with Media
Interface
Connection options i
Stow the equipment in a secure location.
Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz connect-
ing cables.
You can connect the following data carriers
to COMAND via the Media Interface:
R iPod ®9
R USB devices
For more details and a comprehensive list of
supported devices, please contact a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or visit
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
and proceed as described under "Media Inter-
face".
Supported iPod ®
variants
The following are examples of supported
iPod ®
variants:
R iPod ®
mini
R iPod ®
nano
R iPod ®
classic
R iPod ®
touch
Supported USB devices
The following USB devices are supported:
R USB sticks (flash memory)
R USB hard drives (1-inch, 1.8-inch and 2.5-
inch drives) with a starting/continuous cur-
rent of up to 800 mA (a separate power
supply may be necessary)
R certain MP3 players
i The Media Interface supports USB stor-
age media of USB Device Subclass 6. Infor-
mation concerning USB Device Subclass 6 is available from the equipment manufac-
turer.
Supported data formats (USB devices) The following data types are supported:
R
MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
Notes on USB devices
R Avoid storing data other than music data on
the USB device so that the start-up time is
not extended unnecessarily.
R Up to eight directory levels with up to 1,000
tracks are supported.
R Do not use a USB extension cable or
adapter. These may impair functionality.
R A background search of the USB device is
performed and any playlists found are pro-
vided in a separate category in addition to
the folders. Initialisation of larger USB
mass storage devices containing a high
number of files can take up to several
minutes.
i Files protected with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) are not supported by the
Media Interface. Connecting external devices
Device-specific adapter cables are needed to
connect external equipment to the Media
Interface. These cables are included in the
Media Interface scope of delivery.
You will find the connection sockets in the
glove compartment.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device. Please consult
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for further
information.
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i
Never leave external devices in the vehi-
cle as extreme temperatures (e.g. if sub-
jected to direct sunlight or at extremely low
outside temperatures) may prevent them
from functioning correctly (see separate
operating instructions of the respective
device). Mercedes-Benz does not take
responsibility for any damage to external
devices. :
Socket for 3.5-mm phone jack, e.g. for
MP3 players
; iPod socket, to connect an iPod ®
= USB socket for connecting a USB device
? Example of device (iPod ®
)
X Connect the external equipment using con-
nection :,;or=.
COMAND activates the device 10
.
If you remove a device, the No device con‐
nected message appears.
i A connected iPod ®
or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth ®
remote control) as this
may produce unpredictable results.
i Connecting an iPod or MP3 player which
has been excessively discharged can result
in an extended initialisation period. i
Error messages appear while the device
is being activated if:
R COMAND does not support the device
connected.
R the connected device consumes too
much power.
R the Media Interface connection is faulty.
Where necessary, consult a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Switching to Media Interface opera-
tion
i In extreme cases, starting up individual
functions can take up to several minutes,
depending on the external device and its
content (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to store data
on your iPod ®
and MP3 player. Otherwise,
some or all functions may not be available.
From another main mode X
Press the Rfunction button.
COMAND switches on the previous disc
operating mode.
i If you previously selected operation with
Media Interface, it will now be switched on.
X Select Media.
The media list appears. The #dot indi-
cates the current medium being played.
i If no device is connected, you will see the
Media Interface entry instead of a
device name.
If COMAND does not support the device
connected, the Device incompatible
message appears. The device is shown as
Not available in the media list. If two
devices are connected, you will see this
message: Please make sure that only
one device is connected.
10 Not for AUX devices. Media Interface* mode
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X
Confirm your entry with W.
COMAND activates the connected device.
You will see a message to this effect. The
basic display then appears. Example display: iPod mode
:
Type of data medium
; Track number
= Track name
? Visual time display
A Track time
B Visual track display
C Current playback settings (no icon for
"Normal track sequence")
D Sound settings
E Media list
F Album name (if supplied)
G Categories, playlists and/or folders
H Artist (if supplied)
I Playback options
i Type of data medium :connected is
indicated by the corresponding icon for
iPod ®
, MP3 player or USB mass storage
device.
i If the device connected does not contain
any playable tracks, a message appears to
this effect. From audio mode X
Connect an external device (Y page 98).
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display then appears.
or
X Select AudioQMedia Interface . Selecting
music files
i COMAND displays the data stored on the
iPod ®
, MP3 player or USB mass storage
device according to the filing structure
used in the respective medium.
Selecting by skipping to a track X
To skip forwards or backwards to a
track: slideXVY or turn cVd.
or
X Press the 9or: button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
i Skipping forward skips to the next track.
Skipping backwards skips to the beginning
of the current track if the track has been
playing for more than eight seconds. If the
track has been playing for less than eight
seconds, it skips to the start of the previous
track. If you have selected a playback
option other than Normal track
sequence, the track sequence is random.
Selecting using the number keypad X
To make an entry: press theUbutton.
An input menu appears. The number of
characters available for input depends on
the number of stored tracks.
X To enter a track number: press a number
key, such as q.
The digit is entered in the first position in
the input line.
i COMAND will ignore and not display an
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X
If desired, enter further digits.
X To confirm your entry: pressW.
or
X Press and hold the number key for the last
number of the desired track number.
The selected track is played.
Fast forward/rewind X
If the display/selection window is
active: slideXVY and hold until you reach
the desired position.
i On an iPod ®
, the fast rewind function can
only be used within the currently playing
track. Selecting a category/playlist/folder
iPod ®
and selected MP3 players You can select tracks for an iPod
®
and MP3
player according to categories and folders.
Categories can include:
R Current track list
R Playlists
R Artists
R Albums
R Tracks
R Podcasts
R Genres
R Composers
R Audiobooks
i Some playback categories contain the
All entry. When this entry has been selec-
ted, the entire content of the category
selected will be played.
USB devices For USB mass storage devices, you can select
folders and also playlists (if available). When
playing back from playlists, COMAND can also display the respective album and artist
name (metadata), if these have been uploa-
ded to the system.
Playlists are indicated in the display by a spe-
cial icon. When you open the playlist, the cor-
responding tracks are opened and playback
begins when you select a track.
For USB mass storage devices, you can
choose to display the metadata contained in
the tags of the encoded music data, or to dis-
play the file and directory names during play-
back.
X
To display album and artist name: select
Media Interface QDisplay Meta‐
data.
Selecting a category and opening a
folder X
To open a category list/folder: pressW
when the display/selection window is
active.
or
X Select Music.
You will see the available categories or the
folder content (e.g. other folders).
i The Music menu item is not available until
the device has been activated. Example of display: category list
:
Device icon and device name, or the cat-
egory selected
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