Tuning to a Station via Station SearchXPress ; or = when the main area is
highlighted.
or
XPress E or F on the COMAND
control unit.
The search proceeds upwards or
downwards and stops at the next
receivable station.
Tuning to a Station via Manual
Frequency Input
XSelect Radio£Enter Frequency in the
radio display.
An input menu appears.
or
XPress l on the control unit.XTo enter a frequency: Press number
buttons on the control unit.
i You can only select numbers that are
currently permissible.
COMAND will tune to the frequency entered.
i If in the FM or AM wavebands you enter a
frequency outside the frequency sub-
range, COMAND will select the next
frequency down.
Tuning to a Station via the Station
Memory
XSelect Presets in the radio display.
or
XPress 9 when the main area is highlighted.
The station memory appears. The dot R in
front of a preset indicates that the currently
tuned station is stored there.XTo select a station: Press 9 or : .XTo tune to a station: Press 9.
or
XPress a number key, e.g. 4, on the control
unit.WavebandsFrequencyAM530 - 1710 kHzFM87.7 - 107.9 MHzWB (Weather Band)Weather channels
Storing Stations
There are 10 presets available for FM, AM and
SatRadio wavebands.
Storing Stations Manually
XPress 9 when the main area is highlighted.
or
XSelect Presets in the radio display.
In both cases, the station memory will
appear. The dot R in front of a preset
station indicates the station the radio is
currently tuned to.
Station memory
XTo store a station to a selected preset:
Press and hold 9 until a signal tone
sounds.
or
XPress and hold a number key, e.g. 4, until
a signal tone sounds.
The station is stored.
Storing via Autostore
i The function automatically assigns
receivable stations to the presets, sorted
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Satellite Radio Operation
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).
Switching on
See “Subscribing to Satellite Radio” for
important subscription information
( Y page 126).
To switch to satellite radio operation:
XFrom another main function: Select
Audio £Audio £SatRadio .
i
If radio mode was active last, you only
need to select Audio.
XWithin the audio function: Select Audio
£ SatRadio .
The message No Service will appear at start
up or when the signal is not available.
After the COMAND acquires the signal, the
Satellite radio display will appear. The station
last tuned to will begin to play.
Satellite radio main menu
1SatRadio main display2Channel name3Memory preset number4Selected category/channel number5Channel info (short)6Sound settings7Category list8Channel info (detailed)9Preset channel listaSatRadio menu
i You can display 5 in full:
R Channel information ( Y page 129)
Changing the Category
Satellite radio stations are split up into
categories. You can select between various
categories such as News/Talk, Sports and
Country, if available. The category list is
sorted alphabetically.
Selecting a Category
XTo call up the category list: Press ;
or = until Category is highlighted in the
submenu.XPress 9.
The category list appears.Satellite Radio127AudioZ
XTo select a category: Press 9
or : .XTo set the selected category: Press 9.
The selected category will appear in the
display. The channel last tuned to in the
new category will begin to play.
At the beginning of the category list the
category All Channels will appear. This
category is sorted numerically (by channel
numbers) and allows you to scroll through
all available channels.
Selecting a Channel
You can use the following functions:
R Channel search
R Channel selection via direct entry
( Y page 128)
R Selecting a channel from the SatRadio
channel list ( Y page 128)
R Selection from the preset menu
( Y page 129)
Channel Search
XPress ; or = if the SatRadio main
display is highlighted.
or
XPress E or F on the control unit.
The search proceeds upwards or
downwards and stops at the next channel
in the selected category.
SatRadio Menu
XOn the submenu bar press ; or =
until SatRadio is highlighted.XPress 9.
The SatRadio menu appears.
Entering a Channel Number Directly
XSelect SatRadio £Enter Channel in the
SatRadio menu.
An input dialog appears.
or
XPress l on the control unit.XTo enter a channel: Press corresponding
number buttons on the control unit.
COMAND will tune to the channel entered.
i You can only select numbers that are
currently permissible.
Selecting a Channel from the SatRadio
Channel List
XSelect SatRadio £Channel List in the
SatRadio menu.
The channel list appears.XTo select a channel: Press 9 or : .XTo tune to the selected channel:
Press 9.
Memory Functions
i
There are 10 presets available.
You can use the following functions:
R Storing channels
R Selecting a channel from the Satellite
preset memory
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Media List
The media list shows the discs currently
available:
R In the DVD changer (magazine
compartments 1 to 6)
The following storage media can be read:
_ CD audio, þ MP3-CD or MP3-DVD,
ü DVD audio and ý DVD video
i If a storage medium is not readable, an
entry appears next to the magazine
compartment or a message is displayed
when the memory card is selected.
R SD memory card º at position 7
R Music Register Ñ at position 8
XTo select a disc: Press 9 or : .XPress 9.
i
If you select a video DVD ý, then this
switches the unit to video mode .
Selecting a Track
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 track, a
menu or scrolling through lists
( Y page 23).
Selection via Track Skip XTo skip forwards or backwards to a
track: Press ; or = when the main
area is highlighted.
or
XPress the E or F button.
i
“Forward track skip” skips to the next
track. “Backward track skip” skips to the
beginning of the current track, if the track
has been playing for more than 8 seconds.
If the track has been playing for less than
8 seconds, it will skip to the beginning of
the previous track. If the playback option
Random Tracks is switched on, the track
sequence is random.
Selecting via Track List
XIn CD audio and DVD audio mode: Select
Track List .
or
XIn MP3 mode: Press 9 when the main
area window is highlighted.
The track list appears. The R dot indicates
the current track.XTo select a track: Press 9 or : .XPress 9.
i
In MP3 mode, the list shows all the tracks
in alphabetical order.
Fast Forward/Reverse
XWhen the main area is highlighted:
Press and hold ; or = until the
desired position is reached when the main
area is highlighted.
or
XPress and hold the E or F button
until the desired position has been
reached.CD Audio/DVD Audio/MP3139AudioZ
XPoint the remote control to the active
screen and press the On/Off : button on
the remote control.
The display screen is switched on or off.
i Switching on with the remote control is
only possible if the ignition is on.
Muting the Audio Playback (Only Wired
Headset)
XPress the button B on the remote control.
Depending on the previous state the sound
is switched on or off.
Selecting a Menu Item and Confirming the
Selection
XSelecting the menu item: Press the arrow
buttons ? on the remote control.XConfirming the selection: Press the OK
button A.CD/DVD Drive and Aux Connectors
The CD/DVD drive is located in central
position behind the front seats.
:CD/DVD slot;Aux, right (R) connector for audio signal=Aux, left (L) connector for audio signal?Aux, connector for video signal (V)ACD/DVD eject button
The Aux connectors shown here represent
the source Disk Drive Aux. The same
connectors are available at the display
screens. These represent the Aux source
Display Aux (Y page 180).
Wireless Headsets
:Setting the volume;Selecting the display screen=Battery compartment?Switching headset on/offAState Indicator LEDXAdapt the fit of the headset by pulling the
headset clamp as indicated by the arrows
in the figure above.Switching ON/Off the Wireless HeadsetXPress button ?.
Depending on the previous state the
headset is switched on or off. In order to
preserve battery charge, the headset is
switched off if there is no IR signal
reception for appr. 3 minutes.166General InformationRear Seat Entertainment
entry!”. The voice control confirms important
commands to you and gives you instructions
in the event of incorrect entries.
Command Types
Voice control distinguishes between the
following types of command:
R Global commands:
These are commands which can be called
up at any time (e.g. help or phone
commands).
R Local commands:
These are commands which are only
available for the active application (e.g.
“Enter Street” during navigation).
Active Application
The local commands refer to the application
currently shown on the display and to the
audio source you are currently listening to.
For example, if you are listening to the radio
while the navigation application is active on
the display, you can operate both
applications using voice control.
To operate a different function using voice
control, you must first switch to that
application using the corresponding
command.
Operating Voice Control
Vehicles with Voice Control Buttons on
the Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Example display: M-Class
1A Cancels voice control2? Activates voice control3X Decreases the volumeW Increases the volumex Mute
i
You can cancel the dialog with voice
control at any time.
Voice control is operational around half a
minute after COMAND is switched on.
Vehicles with Lever for Voice Control
Example display: SL-Class
1Cancels voice control2Activates voice control3X Decreases the volumeW Increases the volumeOverview185Voice ControlZ
Starting the Dialog XSwitch on the ignition (see the vehicle
Owner's Manual).XVehicles with Voice Control buttons on
the Multi-function Steering Wheel: Press
the ? button.
or
XVehicles with Lever for Voice Control:
Pull the lever toward you
An acoustic signal confirms that the dialog
has been started.XGive a command.
Interrupting the Dialog
If a list appears on the display, you can use
the “Pause” command to interrupt the dialog.
You can then select an entry using the
COMAND control panel.
To resume the dialog with voice control, press
the ? button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Canceling the Dialog
XVehicles with Voice Control buttons on
the Multi-function Steering Wheel: Press
the A button.
or
XVehicles with Lever for Voice Control:
Push the lever away from you.
An acoustic signal confirms that the dialog
has been canceled.
or
XSay the command “Cancel” (except when
creating and storing voice tags, navigation
entries or during individualization).
or
XPress any button on COMAND.
Adjusting the Volume
XStart the dialog.XGive a command, e.g. “Help”.XPress the W or X button.
The volume increases or decreases during
voice output.
or
XSet the volume for the voice output on the
volume control for COMAND.
Display Messages
The audible help function can be
supplemented by visual help on the display
( Y page 41). If the help function is switched
on, the most important commands that are
currently possible appear in the display when
you start the dialog.
In the address book and navigation system, a
selection list is shown in the display if voice
control requires additional information from
you.
1Display
Entering Numbers
R Digits from “zero” to “nine” are permitted.
R Say the phone number in groups of, e.g.,
three to five digits.
R Say each individual digit clearly.
Spell
R The letters of the alphabet and the numbers
0 to 9 are permitted.
R Say the letters in groups of, e.g., five to
seven letters.
R Say each individual letter clearly.
186OverviewVoice Control
tThree nine onesOkaytDialing
“Save Name” (Address Book)
(Y page 198)
“Dial Name” (Address Book)
( Y page 199)
“Delete Name” (Address Book)
( Y page 199)
“Find Name” (Address Book)
( Y page 199)
“List Phone Book” and Dialing a Phone
Number
You can use the “List phone book” command
to listen to all entries in the phone book in
which a phone number is also stored and, if
required, select an entry. If the list contains
more than 30 entries, the system asks you to
say the name from which the reading shall be
started.
Example of dialog:
sList phone book
The system reads out all the address
book entries with phone numbers. If
there is more than one phone number
for an entry, voice control queries this.tDo you want to make a work call or a
home call?sHome callTo cancel the dialog: XVehicles with Voice Control buttons on
the Multi-function Steering Wheel: Press
the A button.XVehicles with Lever for Voice Control:
Push the Voice Control lever away from
you.
You have canceled the dialog. The system
confirms by responding “Cancel”.
“Redial”
You can use the “Redial” command to redial
the number most recently called.
Managing Announcement Services or
Voice Mail
You can also use voice control to manage
your voice mail or recorded announcement
services.
While a phone call is in progress:
XVehicles with Voice Control buttons on
the Multi-function Steering Wheel: Press
the ? button while a phone call is in
progress.
or
XVehicles with Lever for Voice Control:
Pull the Voice Control lever toward you.
An acoustic signal confirms that the system
is activated.XSay the required digits (“zero” to “nine”).
or
XSay the required words “Star” or “Hash”.XSay the concluding command “Okay”.
The system dials the number entered.
Navigation
GWarning!
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides
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