2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class audio

HD Radio
Important notes
The "HD Radio" section provides detailed
information on the following:
R special functions available exclusively for
HD Radio when compared with analog AM
and FM radio
R selecting an HD Radio station
R displaying program information
i Optional HD Radio equipment is required
to make use of the HD Radio functions
described here. Registration is not
required.
i HD Radio functions offer:
R digital broadcasting in the same
wavebands as analog AM/FM. The
analog AM/FM stations remain available
on the same frequencies when selecting
a station.
R multiple program streams via a single
AM/FM frequency (e.g. HD1, HD2 etc.)
R interference-free, clear reception
R FM: sound reproduction in CD quality;
AM: sound reproduction as for analog FM
stations
R numerous data services, text-based
information display: artist's name, track
name etc.
Further information on HD Radio can be
found at http://www.hdradio.com .
i Please note that sub-programs and
program information shown in the
illustrations are dependent on the program
broadcast by the respective radio station.
The program contents may vary. The sub-
programs and programs shown in the
illustrations in this manual may therefore
differ from the sub-programs and programs
broadcast by radio stations.
Switching on HD Radio
i As HD Radio stations are broadcast in the
AM/FM wavebands, operating HD Radio is
similar to operating analog AM/FM radio.
This chapter describes only those functions
that differ from standard FM radio
functions.
Operating analog FM/AM radio is described
in the "Radio" chapter ( Y page 208).
You can deactivate HD Radio for the selected
frequency in the radio submenu.
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect FM/AM Radio by sliding ZV and
press W the COMAND controller to
confirm.
The audio menu appears.XSelect Radio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If check box c is empty, HD Radio is
deactivated.
You will be listening to the frequency's
analog program.
If you switch to another HD Radio
frequency, HD Radio is automatically
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HD Radio display1Display/selection window with frequency
display
2Preset number3Name of the selected station with HD icon
and program number
4Station frequency5Sound settings6FM, AM or WB radio7Program information8Station presets9Radio functions
Switching wavebands
See "Switching wavebands" in the radio mode
chapter (Y page 209).
Selecting a station
You can select an HD Radio station in the
same way as selecting a standard FM radio
station. After tuning in to an HD Radio
frequency, you will briefly hear the analog
station until the digital data has been
decoded. You will then be listening to digital
radio and be able to switch to a sub-program
(-HD2).
See "Selecting stations" in the Radio mode
section (Y page 209).
Storing stations
See "Storing stations" in the Radio mode
section (Y page 210).
Displaying program informationXSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
XSelect HD Radio by sliding ZV the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Info in the HD Radio display by
sliding ZV the COMAND controller and
press the W to confirm.
Information on the currently selected
station is displayed. The contents and
purpose of the information depend on the
HD Radio station.
SatRadio
Important notes
This section provides detailed information on
the following topics:
Rselecting a channel and program category
Rmemory functions
Rsound settings
iSatellite radio mode described here
requires optionally available satellite radio
equipment and registration with a satellite
radio provider.
iNote that the categories and channels
shown in the illustrations depend on the
program content offered by the provider.
The program contents may vary. The
illustrations and descriptions in these
operating instructions may therefore differ
from the channels and categories offered
by the provider.
Satellite radio mode may be temporarily
unavailable or interrupted for a variety of
reasons. These reasons include
environmental or topographical conditions
as well as other issues beyond the control
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of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation
may also be impaired in certain locations
(e.g. tunnels, parking garages or inside or
next to buildings) or near certain
constructions.
iSIRIUS XM Radio offers more than 130
digital-quality radio channels providing
100% commercial-free music, sport, news
and entertainment.
SIRIUS XM Radio employs a fleet of high-
performance satellites to broadcast around
the clock in the contiguous USA and
Canada.
Satellite radio is available for a monthly fee.
Details are available from the SIRIUS XM
Service Center and at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Registering satellite radio
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect Satellite radio and press W to
confirm.
Service information screen
1Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)2SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiverXCall the phone number of your satellite
radio provider shown on the screen.
iYou can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or
http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
XFollow the instructions of the service staff.
The activation process may take up to ten
minutes. If the activation is completed
successfully, the No Service message
appears in the display, followed by the
satellite radio main menu.
iIf registration is not included when
purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account.
If the satellite receiver is not installed or is
not installed correctly, the Device not
available. message will appear.
Switching to satellite radio mode
Notes
Important notes on registration, see
"Registering satellite radio" (Y page 214).
Switching to satellite radio mode
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If satellite radio mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another audio mode is switched on, you
can now switch to satellite radio mode in
the audio menu.
XSelect Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
XSelect Sat. Radio and press W to
confirm.
The No Service message appears when
starting up or if no signal is being received.
If the satellite receiver is not installed or is
not installed correctly, the Device not
available. message will appear.
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Once COMAND receives the signal, the
satellite radio display appears. The station
last selected is played.
Satellite radio main menu
1Satellite radio main display2Preset3Channel name4Selected category/channel number5Sound settings6Category list7Channel information (in brief)8Channel information (in detail)9Channel preset listaSatRadio menu
Channel information 7 can be viewed in
detail ( Y page 217).
Changing the category
Satellite radio stations are sorted into various
categories. You can choose between the
different categories, such as news/talk
shows, sports or country, if they are available.
The category list is sorted alphabetically.
Selecting a categoryXTo call up the category list: select
Category by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The category list appears.XTo select a category: select a category by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The category selected is shown in the
display. You hear the station last selected
for this category.
The All Channels category is at the top
of the category list. This category is sorted
by channel number and allows you to
browse all available channels.
Selecting a channel
Channel search
XTurn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND
controller while the display/selection
window in the SatRadio display is active.
COMAND searches in both directions
(ascending and descending) and stops at
the next channel found in the selected
category.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
XUse = or ; to select the Audio
menu.XPress and hold 9 or : .
SatRadio menu
XSelect Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The SatRadio menu appears.
Entering channel numbers directly
Option 1
XPress the Ä number key.
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Option 2XSelect Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect Enter Channel and press W to
confirm.
An input menu appears.XTo enter a channel: irrespective of the
option chosen, press the corresponding
number keys on the control panel one after
the other.
COMAND sets the selected channel.
i You can only select currently permitted
digits.
Selecting a channel from the SatRadio
channel list
XSelect Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect Channel List and press W to
confirm.
The channel list appears.XSelect a channel by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Memory functions
Storing channels
i There are ten presets available.
XPress W the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
or
XSelect Presets in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
In both cases, the channel presets appear.
The R dot in front of a preset entry
indicates that the currently selected
station is stored under this preset.XSelect a preset by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press and hold
W until you hear a tone.
or
XPress and hold a number button, e.g. 4,
until you hear a tone.
The channel is stored under the preset.
Storing channels automatically
This function automatically stores channels
with adequate reception. Stations stored
manually in the preset memory will be
overwritten.
XOption 1: press W the COMAND controller
when the display/selection window is
active.XSelect Autostore in the presets by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.XOption 2: select Presets in the submenu
by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Autostore and press W to confirm.
In both cases, COMAND searches for
channels that can be received. You will see
a message to this effect. The available
channels are automatically stored in the
preset positions.XTo cancel storing: select Cancel and
press W to confirm.
Selecting a channel from the preset list
XTo call up the channel list: select
Presets by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The channel preset list appears.XTo set a channel: select a preset by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
or
XPress a number key, e.g. 4.216AudioCOMAND

Using the multifunction steering wheelXUse = or ; to select the Audio
menu.
XPress 9 or : briefly.
Displaying information
XSelect Info in the submenu bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Information on the currently received
program is displayed.
XTo return to the SatRadio main display:
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
Displaying service information
If you have any questions or require version
information, you can call the provider's
customer service center at any time.
XSelect Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Service and press W to confirm.
The provider's details appear.
XTo return to the SatRadio main display:
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
Updating the channel list
When receiving a new channel list, the display
shows the Updating channel... message.
The station last selected is muted until the
update has been completed. Satellite radio
mode is not available during the update
process.
When the update has been completed, the
satellite radio main menu appears. The
station last selected is played.
Sound settings
You will find details on the sound settings in
the "At a glance" section (Y page 133).
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Important safety notes
GWarning!
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. If you
open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or
damaged, there is a risk of exposure to
invisible laser radiation. This may damage
your eyes, or those of others.
COMAND does not contain any parts that can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
all maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified aftersales technicians.
GWarning!
Only when the vehicle is stationary should
you:
Rload a disc
Reject a disc
There is a risk of being distracted from the
road and traffic conditions if this is done while
the vehicle is in motion.
Inserting/ejecting CDs/DVDs
DVD changer
The DVD changer has a fixed magazine with
six trays.
Magazine tray status =:
RIndicator lamp off: magazine tray is empty.
RIndicator lamp constantly lit: magazine tray
is loaded.
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XTo load a single magazine tray: press
respective button =.
XRemove any CD/DVD which may be in
slot :.
XWait until the indicator lamp for button =
which has been pressed flashes quickly.
XInsert the CD/DVD to be loaded into
slot :.
If the CD/DVD has been inserted properly
and if it is a permissible type, the last CD/
DVD loaded will be played.
XTo load all six magazine trays: press
button ;.
The DVD changer checks the load status of
all magazine trays and switches to the first
empty tray.
XWait until the indicator lamp for the
respective button flashes quickly.
XInsert a disc into slot :.
The DVD changer switches to the next
empty magazine tray.
XRepeat the last two steps until all trays are
loaded.
If the CD/DVD has been inserted properly
and if it is a permissible type, the last CD/
DVD loaded will be played.
iIf you remove one disc while playing
another disc, the DVD changer interrupts
playback. Playback continues once the disc
has been removed.
XTo remove a disc: press respective button
=.
XRemove the CD/DVD from slot :.
If the CD/DVD is not removed from
slot :, it will be automatically drawn in
again after a short while.
XTo remove all discs: press button ?.
The DVD changer ejects the CD/DVD from
the tray currently in use.
XRemove the CD/DVD from slot :.
The DVD changer switches to the next
loaded magazine tray and ejects the CD/
DVD.
XRepeat the last step until the magazine is
empty.
Loading and removing SD cards
iNot all SD memory cards are designed for
the temperatures which may be reached in
the vehicle.
Due to the wide range of SD cards available
on the market, Mercedes-Benz cannot
guarantee playback for all brands of SD
memory card.
XTo load an SD card: press the SD card into
slot :. The tapered side must point
towards the right.
If the SD card contains MP3 tracks,
COMAND will play them back.
XTo remove the SD card: press the SD card
into slot : as far as it will go and then
release it again.
XPull out the card.
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Option 1
XInsert a CD/DVD (Y page 217) or an SD
card (Y page 218).
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
starts to play it.
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Option 2XPress the R function button once or
twice.XSelect an audio medium from the media list
( Y page 221).
Option 3
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If disc mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to disc mode in the audio
menu.XSelect Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.XSelect Disc or Memory card and press
W to confirm.
The desired disc mode is activated.XSelect an audio medium from the media list
( Y page 221).
Example display: audio CD mode
:Date medium type;Track number=Disc number?Disc name (only if stored on the disc)ATrack name (only if stored on the disc)BTrack timeCGraphic time and track displayDSound settingsECurrent playback optionFMedia selectionGMusic searchHStoring musicICD functions
Example display: audio DVD mode
:Disc type;Track name=Disc number?Disc name (only if stored on the disc)ATrack timeBGraphic time and track displayCSound settingsDCurrent playback optionEMedia selectionFMusic searchGStop functionHPause functionIAudio DVD modeAudio219COMANDZ