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XSelect Music Register and press W to
confirm.XSelect Copy Music Files and press W to
confirm.:Data medium selectedXTo select a disc: slide ZVÆ or turn cVd
and press W to confirm.
The data medium is loaded.
2. Selecting music files
XSelect All Music Files .
This function copies all music files on the
selected data carrier. The symbol in front
of All Music Files is filled in.XSelect Continue .
The copying menu appears.
Folders can also be selected individually.
XTo select individual folders: select the
corresponding folder by sliding ZVÆ or
turning cVd and press W to confirm.
A tick in front of the entry highlights the
selection.3. Starting the copying process:To copy from a memory card;To copy to the MUSIC REGISTER=Memory requirement, see "Calling up
memory space info" ( Y page 216)?To start the copying processAName of the data carrier from which data
is being copied and storage locationBTo cancel copying of music filesCData carrier position in the media listXSelect Start and press W to confirm.
Copying begins. The progress bar indicates
the status of the copying procedure.XTo exit without copying files: select
Back and press W to confirm.
!
Under no circumstances should you
remove the memory card while you are
copying data from it. This will generate
unusable data in the MUSIC REGISTER.
:Progress bar
i It may take some time for the copying
process to be completed, depending on the
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amount of data. The time required may vary
depending on the data source. If there is
not enough memory space, you will see a
message to this effect.XTo cancel copying: select Cancel .
Music files are stored in the MUSIC
REGISTER up until the point of cancellation.
Deleting all music files
This function deletes all music files from the
MUSIC REGISTER.
! The deletion procedure may take several
minutes. In order to prevent malfunctions,
do not use COMAND during this period.
XSelect Music Register by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect Delete All Music Files and
press W to confirm.
A query appears. No is highlighted.
If you select Yes, all music files are deleted.
You see the Please wait... message.
Then, you see the Deletion successful
message.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
Calling up memory space info
XSelect Music Register by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect Memory Information and press
W to confirm.
The following is displayed:
R storage capacity
R available memory
R occupied memory
R content (folders, tracks)Folder functions
Introduction
You can view the content of the MUSIC
REGISTER, change folder or track names and
delete individual folders or tracks.
Calling up a folder
XSelect Search by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.XSelect Folder and press W to confirm.
You see the contents of the current folder.XTo switch to the superordinate folder:
select the U icon and press W to
confirm.
The display changes to the next folder up.
Changing the folder/track name
:Folder selection symbol;Icon for music file=Current folderXSelect Music Register by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect Rename/Delete Files by sliding
VY the COMAND controller and press W
to confirm.XSelect a folder/track by turning cVd.XSelect Options by sliding VY and press
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XEnter a name for the folder/track.XTo save the changes: select ¬ and
press W to confirm.
Deleting folders/tracks
XSelect Rename/Delete Files by sliding
V Æ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect the folder/track by turning cVd.XSelect Options by sliding VY and press
W to confirm.XSelect Delete and press W to confirm.
A query appears. No is highlighted.
If you select Yes, the folders/tracks are
deleted. You see the Please wait...
message. Then, you see the Deletion
Successful message.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
Playback options
The following options are available:
R Normal Track Sequence
The tracks are played in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
R Medium Mix
All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order.
R Track List Mix (MP3 mode only)
All the tracks that are listed in the current
track list are played in random order.
XTo select options: switch on the MUSIC
REGISTER ( Y page 214).XSelect Music Register by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The options list appears. The # dot
indicates the option selected.XSelect an option and press W to confirm.
The option is switched on. All options
except Normal Track Sequence will be
indicated by a corresponding icon in the
display/selection window.i The Normal Track Sequence option is
automatically selected when you change
the disc you are currently listening to or
when you select a different medium. If an
option is selected, it remains selected after
COMAND is switched on or off.
Media Interface mode
Connection options
Overview
You will find the connection sockets in the
glove box.
Device-specific adapter cables are required
to connect external devices to the Media
Interface. These cables are included in the
Media Interface scope of delivery.
i Store individual parts in a safe place.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz
connection cables.
You can connect the following data carriers
to COMAND via the Media Interface:
R iPod ®
R USB devices (USB sticks, USB hard drives,
MP3 players)
i iPod ®
is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc., Cupertino, California, USA.
Supported iPod ®
variants
The following are examples of supported
iPod ®
variants:
R iPod ®
nano
R iPod ®
classic
R iPod ®
touch
R iPhone ®
Supported USB devices
The following USB devices are supported:
R USB sticks (flash memory)
R USB hard drives requiring a startup/
permanent current of a maximum of
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800 mA (it may be necessary to connect a
separate power supply)
R certain MP3 players
i The Media Interface supports USB
storage media of "USB Device Subclass 6".
Information concerning USB Device
Subclass 6 is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
For details and a list of supported devices,
visit http://www.mbusa-mobile.com . Or
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (for
the USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Connecting an external device
i Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle as extreme temperatures (e.g.
direct sunlight or extremely low outside
temperatures) could cause them to
malfunction (see the operating instructions
for the respective device). Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC accepts no liability for damage to
external devices.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to
operate the external device.
:4-pin jack for 1/8 inch jack plug, e.g. for
MP3 player (audio and video);iPod ®
plug=USB socket?Example of device, iPod ®XConnect the external device with suitable
socket :, ; or =.
COMAND activates the device
automatically for sockets ; and =.
COMAND does not activate the device
automatically for socket :.
If you remove a device from sockets ; and
= , the No device connected message
appears.
i A connected iPod ®
or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth ®
remote control), as this
may produce unpredictable results.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod ®
or
MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Error messages appear while the device is
being activated if:
R COMAND does not support the device
connected.
R two devices are connected.
R the connected device consumes too much
power.
R the Media Interface connection is faulty.
i Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if required.
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For USB mass storage devices, you can
choose to display the metadata contained in
the tags of the encoded music data, or to
display the file and directory names during
playback.XTo display the album and artist name:
select Media Interface in the basic
display by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Display Metadata and press W to
confirm.
Selecting a category and opening a folder
XPress W the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.XSelect Folder by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
You will see the available categories or the
folder content (e.g. other folders). The
display's status bar shows the selected
category or the folder name.
i The Music menu item is not available until
the device has been activated.
XSelect the category/folder by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
You will see the content of the selected
category or selected folder.
i If the data needs to be read from the
connected device, the Please wait...
message appears.
XIf necessary, repeat this step until the
tracks in the desired folder/album appear.XSelect the track by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The track is played.XTo select one folder higher: select the
U icon and confirm with W.
i
The U icon is always shown at the top
of the respective folder.
Playing back the contents of a category
or folderXSelect the category or folder by turning
cVd the COMAND controller.XPress W the COMAND controller for longer
than two seconds.
The content of the category or folder
selected is played in accordance with the
playback option ( Y page 222) selected.
Alphabetical track selection
iPod ®
and MP3 players
This function is available for alphabetically
sorted categories and folders. This function
is not available for albums or playlists, for
example.
XSelect a category, e.g. Artists, by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The available artists are displayed.XPress the corresponding number key once
or several times to select the first letter of
the artist's name (e.g. for an artist
beginning with the letter "C", press number
key l three times).
The available letters are listed at the lower
edge of the display.
After a message, the first entry in the list
which matches the letter entered is
highlighted.
i If no corresponding entry exists, the last
entry corresponding to a previous letter is
highlighted instead.
i For iPods ®
and MP3 players, the quality
of the search results is highly dependent on
the version and language variant of the
software (e.g. iTunes ®
version) used to
populate the device.
USB mass storage device
This function is available for alphabetically
sorted directories. This function is not
available for albums or playlists, for example.
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Setting the language and audio format
This function is not available on all DVDs. If it
is available, you can set the DVD menu
language, the audio language or the audio
format. The number of settings is determined
by the DVD content. It is possible that the
settings may also be accessed in the DVD
menu ( Y page 228).
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XSelect DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect DVD Functions and press W to
confirm.XSelect Audio Language and press W to
confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The # dot in front of an entry
indicates the currently selected language.XSelect a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XTo exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD. It is possible that the settings may
also be accessed in the DVD menu
( Y page 228).
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XSelect DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect DVD Functions and press W to
confirm.XSelect Subtitles or Camera angle and
press W to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears. The # dot
in front of an entry indicates the current
setting.XSelect a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XTo exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Interactive content
DVDs can contain interactive content (e.g. a
video game). In a video game, for example,
you may be able to influence events by
selecting and triggering actions. The type and
number of actions depend on the DVD.
XSelect an action by sliding ZVÆ or XVY the
COMAND controller and press W to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress W the COMAND controller.
AUX video mode
AUX jacks
An external video source (video AUX) can be
connected to COMAND via the media
interface (Y page 217) using the AUX jacks in
the glove box.
i In vehicles with a rear view camera, the
video AUX jack cannot be used for external
video sources.
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Switching to video AUX modeXSelect Video in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If video AUX mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another video source is switched on, you
can now switch to video AUX mode in the
video menu.XSelect Video and press W to confirm.XSelect AUX and press W to confirm.
The video AUX menu appears. You will hear
and see the content of the external video
source if it is connected and switched to
playback.
For details on how to operate the external
video source, see the respective device's
operating instructions.
Showing/hiding the menu
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing W.
Volume and sound settings
You will find details on volume ( Y page 124)
and sound ( Y page 125) settings in the "At a
glance" section.
GWARNING
External video sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system
messages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, please deactivate the
system messages or adjust their volume
manually.
i In some cases, the volume of the AUX
device may be quieter or louder, or the
usual maximum possible volume cannot be
reached. On some devices, it is possible to
adjust the volume separately. In this case,
start at a medium volume and increase it
gradually. This enables you to determine
whether the system is able to play the
music at high volume without distorting it.
Vehicle
Vehicle functions
General notes
In this menu, you can set the following vehicle
functions:
R ECO
R multicontour seat settings
R rear window blind
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
R exterior lighting delayed switch-off
R interior lighting delayed switch-off
R ambient lighting
R automatic folding mirror
R locator lighting
R automatic locking feature
R trunk lid opening height restriction
You can open the "Vehicle" menu in one of
two ways.
Opening the "Vehicle" menu from the
main area in the center of the display
:"Vehicle" menu item;Main areaXSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
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COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The main area is active.XSelect the Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature menu
appears. The current setting is indicated by
a # dot.XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
The selected setting is indicated by a #
dot.
Setting the interior/exterior lighting
delayed switch-off time
Interior lighting: you can set whether and for
how long you wish the interior lighting to
remain on in the dark after you have removed
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Exterior light: you can set whether and for
how long you want the exterior lighting to
remain on in the dark after the doors have
been closed. The exterior lighting
automatically switches off after the switch-off
delay has elapsed.
You may select from the following settings:
R 0 seconds: delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
R 15, 30, 45, 60 seconds: delayed switch-off
is activated.
i You can reactivate this function by
opening a door within one minute. If none
of the doors are opened after the SmartKey
is removed from the ignition lock or if a door
is not closed after it has been opened, the
exterior lights switch off after 60 seconds.
XTo set the interior/exterior lighting
delayed switch-off time: select Vehicle
in the main function bar by sliding XVY and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The main area is active.XSelect the Interior Lighting Delayed
Shut-off /Exterior Lighting
Delayed Shut-off menu by sliding
XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller.
The interior/exterior lighting delayed
switch-off time menu appears. The current
setting is indicated by a # dot.XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
The selected setting is indicated by a #
dot.
Setting the ambient light
You can make the following settings:
R SOLAR (yellow interior lighting)
R NEUTRAL (white interior lighting)
R POLAR (blue interior lighting)
R Brightness of the interior lighting on a
scale of 0 (off) to 5 (bright)
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