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31 At a glance
Menu system
Menu system
The menu system allows for easy
operation of COMAND. Main menus are provided for the following
main functions:
Audio (AM/FM radio, CD, CD changer,
MP3 CD, AUX)
Satellite radio
Telephone
Navigation
Service
Calling up main menus
Menu displayA display may consist of three areas.Example: FM menu1Soft keys area2Main area3Status barThe functions currently assigned to the
soft keys are displayed in the soft key
sections 1.
Main function
Activating main
menu
Audio ( page
46)
Press A.
Satellite radio ( page
86)
Press B.
Telephone ( page
102)
Press a.
Navigation ( page
118)
Press b.
System ( page
40)
Press
.
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34 At a glanceQuick 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.
iYou 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 offiFor an explanation of starter switch
positions, refer to vehicle Operator’s
Manual.iIf the key is not in the starter switch in
position 1 or 2, the system will automa-
tically stop after around 30 minutes.
Volume
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36 At a glanceQuick reference COMANDCommon balance and fader settings apply
to the following systems:
Radio operation
CD operation (
CD
)
CD changer operation (
CD
)
MP3 CD operation (
MP3
)
AUX operation
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 faderIn 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
iPush the joystick to F and f to
move the cross-hairs simultaneously in
vertical and horizontal direction.
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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
)
AUX operation
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 menuIn 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
premium sound system, the sound
functions will be available for the following
operating modes:
Radio: FM-, AM- and
Weather (WB) bands
Single CD (
CD
) and CD changer
(CD
)
MP3 CD operation (
MP3
)
AUX operation
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.
Bass and Treble
iPress the
Bass
or
Treble
soft key and
keep it depressed to move the cursor
continuously. Release the soft key to
set the current value.
Sound functions
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38 At a glanceQuick reference COMAND
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 functionsIn 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.
iLOGIC7 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.
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45
Audio
Audio operationRadio operation
CD
operation
CD changer operation
MP3 CD operation
AUX operation
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46 AudioAudio operation
Audio operation
In chapter “Audio” you will find detailed
information regarding
radio operation
CD operation (CD drive, CD changer)
MP3 CD operation
AUX 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
Vehicle EquipmentiThis Operator’s manual describes all
features, standard or optional,
potentially available for your vehicle at
the time of purchase. Please be aware
that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in
this manual.General notes
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 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
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47 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.
iThe
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 sourceMuting
iCOMAND 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.
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