2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS COUPE Owners Manual

Notes on MP3 mode
Permissible discs
R
CD-R and CD-RW
R DVD-R and DVD-RW
R DVD+R and DVD+RW
R PCMCIA memory card
Permissible file systems
R ISO9660/Joliet for CDs
R UDF for audio and video DVDs
R FAT16 or FAT32 for PCMCIA memory cards
with storage medium
Multisession CDs
For multisession CDs, the content of the first
session determines how COMAND will proc-
ess the CD. COMAND plays only one session
and gives priority to the audio CD session.
If possible, use COMAND to play only CDs
which were writte ninone session.
File structure of a disc
Whe nyou create a disc with compressed
music files, the tracks can be organised in
folders. Afolder can also contain subfolders.
A disc can contain amaximum of 255 folders.
Each folder can contain a maximum of 255
tracks and 25 5subfolders. Adisc can contain
a maximum of 4,000 tracks.
The disc may contain no more than eight
directory levels. Files beyond the eighth level
will not be recognised by the system.
Track and file names
When you create a disc with compressed
music files, you can assign names to the
tracks and folders.
COMAND uses these names accordingly for
the display. Folders which contain data other
than MP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed by
COMAND.
If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the highest
directory itself, the highes tdirectory will also
be treated as a folder .COMAND will then
show these directory names as folder names. You must observe the following when assign-
ing track names:
R
track names must have at least one char-
acter.
R track names must have the extension
"mp3" or "wma".
R there must be a full stop between the track
name and the extension.
Example of a correct track name:
Track1.mp3
i COMAND does not support ID3 tags.
Permissible formats
COMAND supports the following formats:
R MPEG1 Audio-Layer3( MP3)
R Microsoft Windows Media Audio V2, V7, V8
and V9 (WMA)
R music files in AAC format, but not copy-
protected iTunes music files with the exten-
sion "m4p".
i If, as well as MP3 files, there are music
files in these audio formats stored on the
disc, loading may require longer before the
first track is played.
i The MP3 audio encoding method is under
licence from Fraunhofer IIS (Institut Integ-
rierte Schaltungen –Institute for Integrated
Circuits) and Thomson.
Permissible bi tand sampling rates
MP3
COMAND supports MP3 files of the following
types:
R fixed and variable bit rates from 32 kbit/s
to 320 kbit/s
R sampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
WMA
COMAND supports WMA files of the following
types:
R fixed bit rates of 5 kbit/s up to
384 kbit/s
R sampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz 166
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COMAND does no
tsuppor tWMA files of the
following types:
R DRM (Digital Rights Management) encryp-
ted files
R variable bit rate
R WMA Pro
R 5.1 Surround
i Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least
128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least
44.1 kHz. Lower rates can cause a notice-
able deterioration in quality.
When the Bang &Olufsen sound system*
is switched on (Y page 68), the bit rate for
MP3 tracks should be at least 224 kbit/s.
Notes on copyright
MP3 or WMA tracks that you create or play
back are generally subject to copyright pro-
tection in accordance with the applicable
international and national regulations.
In many countries, reproductions, even for
private use, are not permitted without the
prior consen tofthe copyright holder.
Ensure that you know about the applicable
copyright regulations and that you comply
with these.
If you own these rights yourself, e.g. for your
own compositions and recordings, or if the
copyright holder has granted you permission,
these restrictions do not apply.
Notes on CDs/DVDs
i Discs with copy protection are not com-
patible with the audio CD standard and
therefore may not be able to be played by
COMAND.
There may be playback problems when
playing copied discs. There is a wide range
of data carriers, writing software and writ-
ers available. This variety means that there
is no guarantee that the system will be able
to play discs that you have copied yourself.
There may be playback problems if you play
CDs that you have copied yourself with a
storage capacity of more than 700 MB. CDs of this type do not conform to currently
applicable standards.
i In many DVD audio albums, the last track
does not contain any music and the Rear
Seat Entertainment System switches to the
next disc. This is normal system behaviour
and does not mean that there is a malfunc-
tion.
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs,
as they could peel off and damage
COMAND. Stickers can cause the disc to
bend, which can result in read errors and
disc recognition problems.
! COMAND is designed to accommodate
discs which comply with the EN 60908
standard. You can therefore only use discs
with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
side and audio data on the other), they can-
not be ejected and can damage COMAND.
Use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter.
i COMAND can play back audio CDs in mul-
tichannel audio format.
Notes about handling CDs/DVDs R
Only hold discs by the edge.
R Handle discs carefully to prevent playback
problems.
R Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on discs.
R Clean discs from time to time with a com-
mercially available cleaning cloth. When
cleaning CDs, you should wipe in straight
lines from the centre outwards rather than
in a circular motion.
R Only use a pen specifically made for label-
ling discs.
R Place discs back in their cases after use.
R Protect discs from heat and direct sunlight. Audio
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Inserting CDs and DVDs
G
Ris
kofa ccident
Only insert a CD or DVD when the vehicle is
stationary. There is a risk of being distracted
from the road and traffic conditions if this is
done while the vehicle is in motion.
i If the CD/DVD has a printed side, this
must face upwards when the CD/DVD is
inserted. If neither side is printed, the side
to be played should face downwards .CDs/
DVDs with copy protection may not be able
to be played by the system.
Loading aDVD into the single drive 0001
Disc slot
0002 Load/eject button 0017
X Press the 0017button.
If there is a disc already inserted, it will be
ejected.
X Take the disc ou tofthe slot.
X Insert a disc into the slot.
Never insert more than one CD/DVD at a
time.
The disc is drawn in, and playback starts if
the disc has been inserted correctly and if
it is a permissible type.
Inserting DVDs into the DVD changer*
The DVD changer* has afixed magazine with
six trays. Loading
adisc into an individual magazine
tray
X Press the 0017button.
Am enu shows the curren tload status of
the magazine trays. The first free tray is
marked with a red number. Magazine menu
X
To select a magazine tray: turn002800130029 or
slide 002B0013002C.
X To start loading: press0017.
or
X Press number button 0001to0013.
The DVD changer* switches to the selected
magazine tray. You see the Please
wait... message.
You then see the Please insert disc
. message.
i Only insert a CD/DVD when COMAND
prompts you to do so. Only insert one CD/
DVD per magazine tray. X
Slide the disc into the slot with the printed
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The DVD changer* loads the disc into the
selected magazine tray. You see the Load‐
ing disc ... message.
i The loading process depends on the disc
type and may take a while. If no disc is
inserted for approximately 20 seconds, the
display returns to the magazine menu.
The DVD changer* plays the disc if:
R it has been inserted correctly.
R it is a permissible type of disc. 0001
Loaded magazine tray (ejecting possible)
0002 Empty magazine tray
X To exit the menu: press the0011button
again.
or
X Select Back.
or
X Press the 0001back button next to the
COMAND controller.
Loading empty magazine trays
X Press the 0011button.
The magazine menu appears.
X Select Fill empty slots.
You see the Please wait... message.
COMAND switches to the next empty mag-
azine tray. Then you see the Please
insert disc . message.
i Never insert a data medium before
COMAND prompts you to do so. Never
insert more than one disc at a time into a
magazine tray. X
Slide the disc into the slot with the printed
side facing upwards.
You see the Please wait... message.
Once the disc is loaded, the DVD
changer* switches to the next empty tray.
You see the Please insert disc
message.
X Repeat the last step until all trays are loa-
ded.
The DVD changer* plays the last disc loa-
ded, even if the loading procedure has not
been carried out for every magazine tray.
X To complete loading: press the0011but-
ton again.
or
X Select Back.
or
X Press the 0001back button next to the
COMAND controller.
Loading a PCMCIA memory card COMAND supports 16-bit full-size type
Iand
II PCMCIA memory cards.
i Not all PCMCIA memory cards and stor-
age media are designed for the tempera-
tures which may be reache dinthe vehicle.
Due to the wide range of PCMCIA memory
cards available on the market, playback
cannot be guaranteed for all brands of
PCMCIA memory card.
The readable storage capacity depends on
the PCMCIA memory card used. Further
information can be obtained from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Audio
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0001
PCMCIA memory card slot
X Insert the PCMCIA memory card into
slot 0001.
The side with the contacts must face down-
wards and point towards the slot. COMAND
loads the memory card and shows a mes-
sage to this effect .Ifno MP3 tracks can be
found, you will see a message to this effect.
Ejecting CDs and DVDs G
Risk of accident
Only eject a disc when the vehicle is station-
ary. You may otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions and could cause an acci-
dent.
Loading aDVD into the single drive 0001
Disc slot
0002 Load/eject button 0017 X
Press the 0017button.
X Take the disc ou tofslot0001.
If you do not take the disc out of slot 0001,
COMAND will automatically draw it in again
after a shor twhile.
Ejecting DVDs from the DVD changer*
i If you eject one disc while playing another
disc, the DVD changer* interrupts play-
back. Playback continues once the disc has
been ejected.
Ejecting adisc
X Press the 0017button.
The magazine menu appears. The magazine
tray with the current disc is highlighted. 0001
Ejecting possible
0002 Type of data carrier
0015 Data carrier name (only if stored on the
disc)
0014 Curren tdisc
X To select a loaded magazine tray: turn
002800130029 or slide 002B0013002C.
X Press 0017.
You see the Ejecting disc ... mes-
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X
Take the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot,
COMAND will automatically draw it in again
after a short while.
Ejecting all discs X
Press the 0011button.
The magazine menu appears.
X Select Eject all.
The DVD changer* ejects the last selected
disc. You see the Ejecting disc
... message.
X Take the disc out of the slot once you see
the Please remove disc . message.
The DVD changer* switches to the next
loaded magazine tray and ejects the disc.
X Repeat the last step until the magazine is
empty. Ejecting
aPCMCIA memory card 0001
Eject button
0002 PCMCI Amemory card slot
X Press ejec tbutton 0001twice.
The PCMCI Amemory card is ejected.
X Take the PCMCIA memory card out of
slot 0002. Audio
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Menu overview
CD or audio
DVD or MP3 Audio DVD
only:
0007
/0010 /
000D Track list or
folders Media or
CD changer Sound
Group (DVD-A
only) 0007
Pauses
playback Shows track list
(audio CD/
audio DVD
mode only) Media selection via
media list
R
Media
For single DVD
drive or for DVD
changer* when
operated in
Media Inter-
face* mode
R Changer
For DVD
changer* Treble
Normal track
sequence 0010
Stops
playback Selects folder
(MP3 mode
only) Bass
Random tracks 000D
Restarts
or continues
playback Balance
Random folder
(MP3 mode
only) Bang & Oluf-
sen sound
system*
0019
Switches TA
(traf-
fic announce-
ments) on/off "Gracenote
®
Media Data-
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Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or
MP3 mode From the control panel
X
Insert aCD/DVD (Y page 168) or a PCMCIA
memory card (Y page 169).
COMAND loads the mediu minserted and
starts to play it.
or
X Press the 000Efunction button.
i The functio nbutton takes you directly to
the last active disc mode (audio CD, audio
DVD, MP3 CD or video DVD). COMAND
then accesses all discs in the DVD
changer* or the disc in the single DVD
drive, the memory car dorthe MUSIC REG-
ISTER (Y page 178).
X Select audio CD/DVD or MP3
(Y page 175).
or
X When playing avideo DVD: call up the
media list as described under "Selecting
video DVDs" (Y page 175).
X Selec tana udio disc.
The desired disc mode is activated.
Via the COMAND controller
Access from one of the other main func-
tions
X Select Audio0004 Audio0004DiscorMem‐
ory card in the audio menu display.
i If the desired mode is also the last active
mode, you only need to select Audio.
Within audio mode
X Select Audio0004 DiscorMemory card in
the audio menu display.
i Disc accesses audio discs in th eDVD
changer* or the disc in the single DVD
drive. Memory card selects the slot for the
PCMCIA memory card. X
Select audio CD/DVD or MP3
(Y page 175).
The desired disc mode is activated.
Example display in audio CD mode 0001
Type of data medium _
0002 Track number
0015 Track name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text) or Gracenote ®
data
0014 Track time
0012 Graphic time and track display
0013 Current playback settings (no icon for
"Normal track sequence")
000A Sound settings
000B Media selection (display shows either
Media orChanger)
000C Disc name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text)
000D To call up the track list
000E Data mediump osition in the media list
000F Playback options Audio
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