2010 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 4MATIC media interface

SymbolHow to use the COMAND
controller
ZVÆXSlide
Rto move through vertical
menus
Rto exit horizontal menus
XSlide and hold
Rto move through a navigation
map
XVYXSlide
Rto move through horizontal
menus
Rto exit vertical menus
XSlide and hold
Rfor fast forward or reverse for
audio CD or audio DVD
playback
Rto move through a navigation
map
aVbXSlide and hold
Rto move through a navigation
map
USB socket
Connect USB storage device to the built-in
USB socket : in the glove box to transfer
data (Y page 95) or to playback audio tracks
(Y page 176).
iDo not use USB extensions or adapters.
They could impair functionality.
The initialization of large USB storage
devices that contain a large number of files
may take several minutes.
Supported USB storage devices
The following USB storage devices are
supported:
RUSB flash drives
RUSB hard drives (1", 1.8", and 2.5") with a
starting/steady current not to exceed
800 mA (separate power supply may be
necessary)
iThe USB socket supports USB storage
devices of “USB Device Subclass 6”.
Information on “USB Device Subclass 6” is
available from the manufacturer of the
respective device.
Media interface
The media interface is located in the glove
box. For information about using the media
interface, see (Y page 200).
Control panel on rear armrest
Occupants in the rear can adjust the volume
of the active audio source. They can also
select the next or previous track, scene or
station.
iThis function is only available in vehicles
with rear multicontour seats.
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NaviAudioTelephoneVideoVehicleModeFM/AM RadioVideo DVDMulti-function
Contour Seat
Settings/
Lumbar Settings
Map OrientationSat. RadioAUXRear Window
Sunshade
POI Symbols On MapDiscVideo OFFEasy Entry/ExitTraffic Symbols on
Map
Memory CardExterior Lighting
Delayed Shut-off
Text Information on
Map
Music RegisterInterior Lighting
Delayed Shut-off
ªTopographical
Map
Media InterfaceAmbient LightingªCity (3D)USBªAutomatic
Mirror Folding
ªHighway
Information
RearªLocator
Lighting
ªAudio FadeoutAUXªAutomatic
Locking
SIRIUS ServiceAudio OFFªTrunk
Opening-height
Restriction
Map VersionCalling up the main menu
Example illustration: Audio main menu
You can call up the main menu of a main
function in the following manner:
XMoving to the main function line: Slide
ZV.
XSelecting a main function: Slide XVY or
rotate cVd.
XConfirming selection: Press W.
iWhen a main function (e.g. Navi) is open
and you want to open the menu of the
Audio function for example, the main
function Audio must be selected twice.
Upon selecting the first time, the COMAND
system selects the main function Audio.
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:Current setting indicated by orange cross
hair symbol
XChanging setting: Slide ZVÆ or XVY until
desired balance/fader setting is reached.
XSaving setting: Press W or back button
%.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
3-D sound
With 3-D sound, you can choose between
Logic7® ON and Logic7® OFF.
harman/kardon Logic 7® 3-D sound is
available for the following operating modes:
RAudio DVD (MLP™, DTS™, PCM, and Dolby
Digital® audio formats)
RVideo DVD (DTS™, PCM, and Dolby
Digital® audio formats)
RAudio CD
RMP3
RRadio (FM only, HD Radio™, SIRIUS
Satellite Radio)
RSD
RUSB
RAUX
RMusic Register
RMedia interface
iSince some DVDs contain stereo as well
as multi-channel audio formats, it may be
necessary to adapt the audio format
(Y page 185).
iBy selecting Logic7® OFF, all compatible
formats are played back as they are
present on the medium. Due to the design
of the passenger compartment, an
optimum audio experience cannot be
guaranteed for all passengers.
Adjusting 3-D sound
With 3-D sound, you can choose between
Logic7® ON and Logic7® OFF.
XSelect Sound Q 3D Sound.:Current settingXSelecting a setting: Slide ZVÆ or rotate
cVd.
XSaving setting: Press W.
The setting is saved and the menu is closed.
XExiting menu without saving changes:
Press back button % or slide XVY.
iPlease note the following:
RFor an ideal sound experience in all
seats, the balance and fader should be
adjusted to the center of the passenger
compartment with Logic 7® switched on.
RThe best sound results are achieved by
playing high-quality audio and video
DVDs.
RFor MP3 tracks, the bit rate should be at
least 128 kbit/s.
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R3-D sound does not work for mono-signal
sources, such as on analog AM radio or
in Weather Band.
R In the event of poor radio reception
quality, e.g. inside a tunnel, you should
switch off Logic 7 ®
, as a dynamic switch
from Stereo to Mono could occur,
resulting in temporary sound distortion.
R With some stereo recordings, the
resulting sound may deviate from
conventional stereo playback.
Switching the audio/video source off/
on
i When you load a CD or DVD, the audio or
video source is activated automatically.
Active audio source
XSwitching off: Select Audio Q Audio
OFF .
Playback is paused and the audio source is
switched off; Audio OFF appears in the
COMAND display.XSwitching on: Select Audio, then the
desired audio source.
or
XLoad a CD/DVD ( Y page 179) or an SD
card ( Y page 180).
or
XConnect a USB storage device
( Y page 80) or media interface device
( Y page 200) to COMAND.
Active video source
XSwitching off: Select Video Q Video
OFF .
The audio source is switched off; Video
OFF appears in the COMAND display.XSwitching on: Select Video, then the
desired video source.
or
XLoad a DVD ( Y page 179).SPLITVIEW
SPLITVIEW enables the driver and front
passenger to use separate COMAND
functions at the same time. Two different
displays appear in the COMAND screen. For
example, a Navigation display is only viewable
form the driver’s seat while a DVD Video
display is only viewable from the front
passenger’s seat.
COMAND is operated via SPLITVIEW from the
front passenger seat using the SPLITVIEW
remote control and the special wireless,
infrared headphone. You may also use a wired
headphone via the 3.5 mm socket in the front
passenger footwell.
For information about using the remote
control, see ( Y page 81).
For information about using the headphone,
see ( Y page 82).
Depending on the production date of your
vehicle, it may be equipped with SPLITVIEW.
At the time of this printing, the use of
SPLITVIEW is NOT allowed in the following US
states (AL, AZ, CO, IL, LA, MA, MD, NH, PA,
VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV) or Canadian
provinces (Manitoba, Newfoundland, New
Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island).
SPLITVIEW must NOT be operated in these
states or provinces. The driver is responsible
for observing ALL local statutory provisions.
If your vehicle is registered in a non-approved
state or province, then the feature will need
to be deactivated. Contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer to verify if SPLITVIEW
is allowed in your state or province.
Notes
R The audio volume of the wireless
headphone for the front passenger side
must be adjusted on the headphone
directly. The audio volume of a wired
headphone can be adjusted via the remote
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control. Make sure the volume is not set
too high before putting on a headphone.
RThe DVD changer can playback only one
media source at a time. Example: if the
driver is playing an audio CD, the front
passenger can not play a different medium
(e.g. DVD video) from the DVD changer.
However, it is possible for the front
passenger to play media from radio,
memory card, MUSIC REGISTER, media
interface, USB, AUX or Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
RWhen driver and front passenger are using
the same medium, each can select
individual settings for that medium.
RCOMAND transmits music and voice to the
wireless headphone for the front passenger
side via infrared signal. The headphone and
the display must have visual contact. This
provides best possible transmission of the
infrared signal to the headphone. Please
note that the headphone has a left and right
side and must be used accordingly.
RWhen SPLITVIEW is on, the front passenger
can operate audio or video functions only.
RThe multifunction steering wheel lets you
operate functions for the driver’s side only.
Switching SPLITVIEW on/off
XSwitching on: Select Vehicle Q
SplitView ON.
or
XPress the SPLITVIEW remote control ON
button.
The SPLITVIEW symbol : appears and
status ; changes to SplitView OFF.
XSwitching off: Select Vehicle Q
SplitView OFF.
or
XPress the SPLITVIEW remote control ON
button.
Status ; changes to SplitView ON.
The SPLITVIEW screen remains on for
approximately 30 minutes after switching off
the ignition. After these 30 minutes or once
the SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch, the settings for the front passenger
side remain stored for approximately another
30 minutes.
COMAND system settings
System settings submenu overview
iThe components and operating principles
of COMAND can be found on (Y page 76).
System settings can be made in the following
submenus:
RDisplay Q Day Mode, Night Mode,
Automatic
RTime Q Time, Date, Format, Time Zone
RText Reader Q Speed Q Fast,
Medium or Slow:
Adjusts the reading speed of the Voice
Control System.
RVoice Control Q Help Window, Start
New Individualization, Delete
Individualization
RLanguage: Selecting system language
RFavorites Button *: Assigning the
favorite button
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Upload/Download of Data
This function lets you transfer COMAND data
to a memory card or a USB storage device and
vice versa.
The following COMAND data can be
transferred:
R Navigation destination memory and last
destination
R Address book entries
R Audio/Video presets memory
R System settings
i You can use this function, for example, to
save your COMAND data and transfer them
to another vehicle.XInsert an SD card into the SD card slot
( Y page 180) or connect a USB storage
device to the built-in USB socket in the
glove box (Y page 80). The USB jack of the
optional media interface is not intended for
this purpose.XSelect Vehicle Q System Q Upload/
Download Data .XDownload: Select Copy Data to
Storage Medium Q On the Memory
Card or On USB .XSelect Start Copying .XUpload: Select Import Data from
Storage Medium Q From Memory Card
or From USB .XSelect Start Data Import .XExiting menu without data transfer:
Select Back.
Reset
i You can reset COMAND back to its
factory settings.
Among other things, all personal data are
deleted, for example
R the address book entries
R the entries in the destination memory
R the list of last destinations of the
navigation systemXSelect Vehicle Q System Q Reset .
A prompt appears asking whether you
really want to reset.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes another prompt will
appear asking whether you really want to
reset.XSelect Yes or No.
If you select Yes, COMAND will be reset
and restarted.
COMAND navigation (introduction)
Safety notes
GWarning!
For safety reasons, only enter a destination
when the vehicle is stationary. When the
vehicle is in motion, a passenger should enter
the destination. Study manual and select
route before driving.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R Traffic lights
R Stop and right-of-way signs
R Parking or stopping in prohibited areas
R Lane merging
R Other road and traffic rules and regulations
R Narrow bridges
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CD, DVD-A,
MP3II/ ¯ /M
(audio DVD
mode only)REC (audio CD
mode only)SearchMediaSoundGroup
(audio DVD
mode only)Pausing
playback IICopying audio
data to hard diskCurrent
Track ListSelecting
mediumTrebleNormal
Track
SequenceStopping
playback ¯FolderBassMedium MixRestarting
playback MKeyword
SearchBalance/
FaderTrack List
Mix (MP3
mode only)Playlists3D SoundGracenote
Media
Database
(audio CD
mode only)ArtistsActive
Source for
RearAlbumsRear OFFTrackª Show
Track
Information
(MP3 mode
only)GenresComposersYearSwitching to audio CD, audio DVD or
MP3 modeXLoad CD/DVD ( Y page 179) or SD card
( Y page 180).
or
XConnect a USB device to the USB socket in
the glove box.orXSelect Audio Q Media , then select Disc,
Memory Card , Music Register , USB 26
,
Media Interface ... .
or
XPress shortcut button R once or twice.26
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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.
XConnect external audio and video sources
as described in the following sections.
Audio and video AUX sockets in the
glove box
:Video AUX socket, yellow;Audio AUX socket (white socket for left
channel, red socket for right channel)
iVehicles with media interface: Instead of
the external audio and video sockets, the
media interface (Y page 200) is located in
the glove box.
Audio/video AUX sockets on the Rear
Seat Entertainment drive
:V Video AUX socket, yellow;R Audio AUX socket for right audio signal
(red)
=L Audio AUX socket for left audio signal
(white)
Audio/video AUX sockets on the
head restraint
:Socket for wired headphone;V Video AUX socket, yellow=L Audio AUX socket for left audio signal
(white)
?R Audio AUX socket for right audio signal
(red)
Switching to audio AUX operation
(Rear Seat Entertainment System)
XConnect the audio device to the sockets on
the head restraint or the rear seat and start
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