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Audio Menu
i Information on the COMAND control
system and how to operate it can be found
on ( Y page 20).
i For many operating functions you can
also use the buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel, e.g. the =, ; , 9
or : buttons, for selecting a channel or
a menu or scrolling through lists
( Y page 23).
Vehicle Equipment
i This 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.
Calling up the Audio Menu
XSelect Audio
The audio mode last active is switched on.
or
XPress the $ function button.
Radio mode is switched onXSelect Audio
The audio menu appears.
i If radio mode was active last, you only
need to select Audio.
Display with Audio menu
1Main function line2Current audio mode3Audio menu
You can switch to the various audio modes in
the audio menu:
R FM / AM radio mode ( Y page 119)
R SatRadio mode ( Y page 125)
R CD-/DVD audio/MP3 mode ( Y page 130)
R Memory Card ( Y page 134)
R Music Register ( Y page 142)
R Media Interface ( Y page 145)
R Rear ( Y page 118)
R Aux mode ( Y page 151)
Rear Playback Mode
Rear playback mode channels the audio
source from the Rear Seat Entertainment
System to COMAND for playback through the
vehicle speakers.
XSwitching on Rear playback mode:
Select Rear from the Audio menu118Audio MenuAudio
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Menu Overview
CD or DVD-A or
MP3Only with DVD-
A:
« /± /XTrack list or
FolderMediaSoundNormal track
sequence« Pause
playbackDisplay track list
(CD audio/DVD
audio mode
only)Media selection
via media list
R CD/DVD
Changer
R Memory Card
R Music
Register
R Media
Interface
R AuxTrebleRandom tracks± Stop
playbackFolder list (MP3
mode only)BassRandom folder
(MP3 mode
only)X Restart or
continue
playbackBalance/FaderSwitches the CD
database
reading function
on/off (CD
mode only)Surround soundSwitching to Audio CD, Audio DVD or
MP3 Mode XInsert a CD/DVD ( Y page 133) or an SD
memory card ( Y page 134).
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
begins playback.
or
XPress the h function button.
i
Pressing the function button switches
directly to the disc mode selected last (CD
audio, DVD audio, MP3-CD or DVD video).
COMAND then accesses all discs in the
DVD changer, the memory card, Media
Interface or the Music Register.XIf necessary, select CD/DVD audio/ MP3
media ( Y page 138).
or
XWhen playing a video DVD: Open the
media list as described in "Selecting DVD
media" ( Y page 138).XSelect an audio storage medium.
This switches to the required disc mode.136CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3Audio
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XTo select an option: Select Media
Interface in the basic display.
The option list appears. A R dot indicates
the option selected.XSelect an option.
Audio Aux
An external audio source (Aux) can be
connected to COMAND via the 1/8 inch jack
1 located inside the glovebox.
Switching to Audio Aux Mode
From Another Main Function
XSelect Audio£Audio £Aux in the audio
menu display.
i If the last mode was audio Aux mode, you
only need to select Audio.
Within the Audio Function
XSelect Audio£Aux .
The Audio Aux menu appears. The medium
in the external audio source is heard,
provided it is connected and switched to
playback.
i Please see the corresponding operating
instructions on how to operate the external
audio source.
External audio sources may have different
signal levels. You can choose between two
different input gain levels for the Aux input.
R Standard
To be used for external audio sources with
a medium to high signal level.
R Boost
To be used for external audio sources with
a low signal level.
XTo set the desired input gain level:
Select Volume £Standard or Boost .
You can set the following sound properties in
audio Aux mode:
R Volume ( Y page 32)
R Balance and fader ( Y page 33)
R Treble and bass ( Y page 32)
R Surround sound ( Y page 33)
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GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g.
navigation announcements) may be much
louder. You may need to disable these system
messages or adjust the volume of these
messages manually.
i The volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at high volume.
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General Information .........................154
Submenu Overview ..........................156
DVD Video .......................................... 156
Video Aux .......................................... 161153Video
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The way you can control the actions depends
on the DVD.
Video Aux
Aux Connectors
An external video source (Video Aux) can be
connected to COMAND via the Media
Interface ( Y page 146) 1/8 inch jack located
inside the glovebox.
Switching to Video Aux
From Another Main Function
XSelect Video£Video £Video Aux
i
If Video Aux mode was active last, you
only need to select Video.
Within the Video Function
XSelect Video£Video Aux
The Video Aux menu appears. The medium
in the external video source is played,
provided it is connected and switched to
playback.
i Please refer to the relevant operating
guide for operation of the external video
source.
External video sources may have different
audio signal levels. You can choose between
two different input gain levels for the Aux
input.
R Standard
To be used for external sources with a
medium to high audio signal level.
R Boost
To be used for external sources with a low
audio signal level.
XTo set the desired input gain level:
Select Volume £Standard or Boost .
Video Aux Settings
The following settings can be made in Video
Aux mode:
R Volume ( Y page 32)
R Balance and fader ( Y page 33)
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RTreble and bass ( Y page 32)
R Surround sound ( Y page 33)
R Picture ( Y page 158)GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g.
navigation announcements) may be much
louder. You may need to disable these system
messages or adjust the volume of these
messages manually.
i The volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at a high volume.
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General Information .........................164
Basic Functions ................................. 168
System Settings ................................ 169
CD/DVD Audio and MP3 Operation .170
DVD Video Operation ........................174
Aux Operation ................................... 179163Rear Seat Entertainment