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X
Directly in the station presets: select
Presets by sliding
001C0006and turning 0031001C0032
the COMAND controller and press 0021to
confirm.
or
X Press 0021the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
The station preset memory appears .The
002C dot indicates under which preset the
currently selected station is stored.
X Select a station by turning 0031001C0032and
pressing 0021to confirm or press a number
key, e.g. 0034.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press 0009or000C to select the Audio menu.
X Press 000Aor000B briefly.
Selecting stations by entering the
frequency manually
X Option 1: press the001Bbutton.
X Option 2: selectRadio in the radio display
by sliding 001C0006and turning 0031001C0032the
COMAND controller and press 0021to
confirm.
X Select Enter Frequency and press
0021to
confirm.
Irrespective of the option chosen, an input
menu will appear.
X Enter a frequency using the number keys.
COMAND tunes in to the frequency
entered. Waveband Frequency
AM (MF) 530 – 1700 kHz
FM (VHF) 87.7 – 107.9 MHz
WB (Weather Band) Weather report
channels
i
You can only enter currently permitted
numbers. i
If you enter a frequency in the FM or AM
wavebands which is outside the frequency
range, COMAND tunes in to the next lower
frequency.
Storing stations Storing stations manually
There are twenty presets available for the FM
and AM wavebands.
X
Quick save: press and hold a number key,
e.g. 0034, until you hear a tone.
The station is stored.
X Directly in the station presets: press0021
the COMAND controller when the display/
selection window is active.
or
X Select Presets by sliding
001C0006and turning
0031001C0032 the COMAND controller and press
0021 to confirm.
In both cases, the station presets appear.
The 002Cdot indicates under which preset
the currently selected station is stored. Example display:s
tation presets
X Select a preset by turning 0031001C0032the
COMAND controller and press and hold
0021 until you hear a tone.
The statio nis stored under the preset.
Storing stations automatically
This function automatically stores stations
with adequate reception under the presets.
The search starts at the lowest frequency.
COMAND stores any stations found, Audio
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beginning with preset 1. The storing process
ends once the highest frequency has been
reached or once ten stations have been
found. Any stations stored manually under
the presets will be lost. COMAND may not
occupy all memory slots when storing.
X
Option 1: press0021the COMAND controller
when the display/selection window is
active.
The station preset memory appears.
X Option 2: selectPresets by sliding
001C0006
and turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller
and press 0021to confirm.
The station preset memory appears.
X Irrespective of the option, select
Autostore and press
0021to confirm.
In both cases, COMAND searches for
stations that can be received. You will see
a message to this effect. The available
stations are automatically stored in the
preset positions.
X To cancel storing: selectCancel and
press 0021to confirm.
Weather Band Switching on
X
Select the currently set waveband FM or
AM by sliding
001C0006and turning 0031001C0032the
COMAND controller and press 0021to
confirm.
X Select WB from the menu and press
0021to
confirm. 0002
Display window with the channel setting
0003 Currently received channel
0026 Channel list
0025 Weather Band switched on
0023 Sound settings
Searching for achannel
X Quic kselect: turn0031001C0032 or slide 003C001C003Dthe
COMAND controller while th edisplay/
selection window is active.
Channel search scans up or down and
stops at the next channel found.
Using the multifunction steering wheel
X Press 0009or000C to selec tthe Audio menu.
X Press 000Aor000B.
Selecting achannel from the channel list
X Select Channel by sliding
001C0006and turning
0031001C0032 the COMAND controller and press
0021 to confirm.
The channel lis tappears. 218
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X
Select a channel by turning 0031001C0032the
COMAND controlle rand press 0021to
confirm.
or
X Press a numbe rkey on the telephone
keypad, e.g. 4, at any time.
Displaying station information This function is only available for analog FM
and digital AM/FM programs (HD Radio).
Information relevant to the current station is
shown below the main function bar.
X Select Radio in the radio display by sliding
001C0006 and turning 0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm. X
Select Show Station Info by sliding
001C0006 and turning 0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm.
Depending on the previous status, switch
Show Station Info on
000A or off 0002.
Displaying program information This function is only available for analog FM
and digital AM/FM programs (HD Radio).
Information relevant to the current station is
shown in the display window.
X Select Info in the radio display by sliding
001C0006 and turning 0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm.
Information on the currently selected
station is displayed. The contents and purpose of the information depend on the
HD Radio station. 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 transmission on the same
wavebands as analog AM/FM. The
analog AM/FM stations remain in the
same position when selecting astation.
R the ability to broadcas tseveral program
streams over a single AM/FM frequency
(e.g. HD1, HD2 etc.)
R clear, interference free reception
R on FM stations: CD quality sound; on AM
stations: analog FM station sound quality
R a wide range of data services, text-based
information – name of artist, name of
song etc.–ont he display.
For further information on HD Radio, visit
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. Audio
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Switching on HD Radio
i
As HD Radio stations are broadcast in the
AM/FM wavebands, operating HD Radio is
very similar to operating analog AM/FM
radio. This section describes only those
functions that differ from standard FM
radio functions.
Operating analog FM/AM radio is described
in the "Radio" section (Y page 215).
You can deactivate HD Radio for the selected
frequency in the radio submenu. X
Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding 002A001Cand turning 0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm.
X Select FM/AM Radio by sliding
002A001Cthe
COMAND controller and press 0021to
confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Radio by sliding
002A001Cthe COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm.
HD Radio is deactivated if the ccheck
box is empty.
You hear the analog program of this
frequency.
As soon as you change to another HD Radio
frequency, the HD Radio is reactivated. HD Radio display 1
Display/selection window with frequency
display
2 Preset number
3 Name of the selected station with HD icon
and program number
4 Station frequency
5 Sound settings
6 FM, AM or WB radio
7 Program information
8 Station presets
9 Radio functions
Switching wavebands See "Switching wavebands" in the radio mode
section (Y
page 216).
Selecting astation You can select an HD Radio statio
ninthe
same way as selecting a standard FM radio
station. After settinganHDR adio frequency,
you will briefly hear the analog statio nuntil
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 216).
Storing stations See "Storing stations" in the Radio mode
section (Y
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Displaying program information
X
Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding 002A001Cand turning 0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm.
X Select Audio by sliding
002A001Cthe COMAND
controller and pressing 0021to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select HD Radio by sliding
002A001Cthe
COMAN Dcontroller and press 0021to
confirm.
X Select Info in the HD Radio display by
sliding 002A001Cthe COMAND controller and
press 0021to confirm.
Information on the currently selected
station is displayed. The contents and
purpose of the information depend on the
HD Radio station. Satellite radio
Important notes This section provides detailed information on
the following topics:
R selecting a channel and program category
R memory functions
R sound settings
i The satellite radio mode described below
requires optionally available satellite radio
equipment and registration with a satellite
radio provider.
i Note 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 of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operation
may also be impaired in certain locations
(e.g. tunnels, multi-storey car parks or
within as well as close to buildings).
i SIRIUS 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 throughout the USA and Canada.
The satellite radio program 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 X
Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding 002A001Cand turning 0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm.
X Select Sat. Radio and press
0021to
confirm. Service information screen
1
Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM)
2 SIRIUS XM ID of your satellite receiver
X Call the phone number of your satellite
radio provider shown on the screen.
i You can also have the satellite service
activated online. To do so, visit the SIRIUS
XM Radio website at
http://www.sirius.com (USA) or Audio
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http://www.siriuscanada.com
(Canada).
Once the connection has been established:
X Follow 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, followe dby the
satellite radio main menu.
i If registration is no tincluded when
purchasing the system, your credit card
details will be required to activate your
account.
If the satellite receive ris not installed or is
not installed correctly, the Device notavailable message will appear.
Switching on satellite radio mode Notes
Important notes on registration, see
"Registering satellite radio" (Y page 221).
Switching on satellite radio mode
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding 002A001Cand turning 0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to 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.
X Select Audio by sliding
002A001Cthe COMAND
controller and pressing 0021to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
X Select Sat. Radio and press
0021to
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 notavailable message will appear. Once COMAND receives the signal, the
satellite radio display appears. The station
last selected is played.
Satellite radio main menu
1
Satellite radio main display
2 Preset
3 Channel name
4 Selected category/channel number
5 Sound settings
6 Category list
7 Channel information (in brief)
8 Channel information (in detail)
9 Channel preset list
a SatRadio menu
Channel information 7can be viewed in
detail (Y page 224).
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. 222
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Selecting
acategory
X To call up the category list: select
Category by turning
0031001C0032the COMAND
controller and press 0021to confirm.
The category lis tappears.
X To select acategory: select a category by
turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller and
pressing 0021to confirm.
The category selected is show ninthe
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 achannel
Channel search
X Turn 0031001C0032 or slide 003C001C003Dthe COMAND
controlle rwhile the display/selection
window in the SatRadio displayi s 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
X Press 0009or000C to select the Audio menu.
X Press and hold 000Aor000B.
SatRadio menu
X Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller and
press 0021to confirm.
The SatRadio menu appears.
Entering channel numbers directly
Option 1
X Press the 001Bbutton.
An input menu appears. Option 2
X
Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller and
press 0021to confirm.
X Select Enter Channel and press
0021to
confirm.
An input menu appears.
X To enter achannel: irrespective of the
option, 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
X Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller and
press 0021to confirm.
X Select Channel List and press
0021to
confirm.
The channel lis tappears.
X Select a channel by turning 0031001C0032the
COMAND controller and press 0021to
confirm.
Memory functions
Storing channels
i There are ten presets available.
X Press 0021the COMAND controller when the
display/selection window is active.
or
X Select Presets in the submenu bar by
turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller and
press 0021to confirm.
In both cases, the channel presets appear.
The Rdot in front of a preset position
indicates that the currently selected
channel is stored there. Audio
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X
Select a preset by turning 0031001C0032the
COMAND controlle rand press and hold
0021 until you hea ratone.
or
X Press and hold a numbe rbutton, 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 in the preset
memory. Channels stored manually in the
preset memory will be overwritten.
X Option 1: press0021the COMAND controller
when the display/selection window is
active.
X Select Autostore in the presets by turning
0031001C0032 the COMAND controller and press
0021 to confirm.
X Option 2: selectPresets in the submenu
bar by sliding 001C0006and turning 0031001C0032the
COMAND controller and press 0021to
confirm.
X Select Autostore and press
0021to 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.
X To cancel storing: selectCancel and
press 0021to confirm.
Selecting achannel from the preset list
X To call up the channel list: select
Presets by turning
0031001C0032the COMAND
controlle rand press 0021to confirm.
The channel preset list appears.
X To se tachannel: select a prese tby
turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller and
press 0021to confirm.
or
X Press a numbe rkey, e.g. 4. Using the multifunction steering wheel
X
Press 0009or000C to select the Audio menu.
X Press 000Aor000B briefly.
Displaying information
X Select Info in the submenu bar by turning
0031001C0032 the COMAND controller and press
0021 to confirm.
Information on the currently received
program is displayed.
X To return to the SatRadio main display:
slide 003C001C003D the COMAND controller.
Displaying service information
The provider's customer service center is
available by phone at any time to answer any
general questions or questions on the
versions available.
X Select Sat. Radio in the submenu bar by
turning 0031001C0032the COMAND controller and
press 0021to confirm.
X Select Service and press
0021to confirm.
The provider's details appear.
X To return to the SatRadio main display:
slide 003C001C003D the COMAND controller.
Channel list updates
When receiving a new channel list, the display
shows the Updating channel... message.
The station last selected is switched to mute
until the update has been completed.
Satellite radio mode is not available during
this process.
Once 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 139).224
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