28Audio modeExternal audio sources (AUX and audio
Bluetooth®)
Introduction
The external audio sources described here can only be played over the vehi-cle speakers, but cannot be controlled via the radio system.
Additional information and warnings:
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Safety notes ⇒ page 4
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Unit overview ⇒ page 6
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Media mode ⇒ page 21
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System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 38
Note
Please read and observe the manufacturer's manual for the external audiosource.
External audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia
socket
Depending on the version of the vehicle, the multimedia socket AUX-IN maybe in a different location. Please refer to the vehicle Instruction Manual tolocate the position of the socket.
The AUX-IN multimedia socket can only be used with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
The external audio source connected is indicated by the AUX function but-ton in the Media selection menu.
If the function button AUX is not displayed, AUX must be activated in theSETUP menu ⇒ page 38.
Connecting an external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket
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Connect the external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket.
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Lower the basic volume of the radio ⇒ page 8.
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Start playback on the external audio source.
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Open the Media selection menu and select the AUX function button⇒ page 24.
The output volume of a connected external audio source should be adjustedto the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 39.
Vehicles with AUX-IN multimedia socket and MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
In vehicles also equipped with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface theMEDIA-IN function button is displayed instead of the AUX function button⇒ page 30.
An external audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia socket canonly be played when no external data medium is connected to the MEDIA-INmultimedia interface.
The audio source of the devices connected in the MEDIA-IN device (USB asAUX-IN) takes priority over those connected in the RSE. Where both optionsare available, make sure that there is nothing connected in the MEDIA-IN*connections when you wish to listen to the audio source of the RSE(⇒ Booklet Rear Seat Entertainment) in the car.
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●When playback on the external audio source is stopped or the plug isdisconnected from the AUX-IN multimedia socket, the radio-navigation sys-tem remains in the AUX menu.
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Interference may be heard if the external audio source is powered fromthe vehicle’s 12-volt socket.
31Audio mode●When playing large capacity hard discs with several files and a complexdata structure (several folders and subfolders, non-playable files, etc.) itmay take some time to read the audio files. The reaction time may also beinfluenced by the connected device.
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WMA (Windows Media Audio) audio files can only be played if they arenot protected by authors' rights with the DRM (Digital Rights Management)system.
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Generally, files with anti-copy protection cannot be played (e.g. M4P).
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It is not possible to play files in 3GP format or “WMA lossless” files.Check there are no MP3 files stored in the playlist. A playlist only defines acertain order of play. If a playlist cannot be played, check that the “relativepaths” are correct, i.e. that the MP3 files on the data medium are actuallystored at the locations referenced by the playlist.
If an external data medium is divided into several partitions, only the firstpartition with compatible audio files will be played.
Please refer to further limitations and notes on the requirements placed onmedia sources ⇒ page 21.
WARNING●The connected audio devices must be protected from possible me-chanical damage and other kind of wear.●
We do not hold responsible for any possible damage on the connec-ted devices.
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The connection of USB devices is sensitive to interference from mo-bile telephones. Mobile telephones should not be left next to the USBwhen this is connected, to prevent distortion.
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The connected audio devices must be protected from possible me-chanical damage and other kind of wear.
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Objects which are not secured in the vehicle compartment may inter-fere with driving and could result in serious injury.
WARNING (Continued)●The external data device should never be left on the dash panel. Asharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the compartment and in-jure the vehicle passengers.
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The external data device should never be mounted in the vicinity ofthe airbag. If an airbag is activated it can project the device towards thecompartment and injure the vehicle passengers.
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The external data device must not be held in hand or on the legswhile driving. A sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the com-partment and injure the vehicle passengers.
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Place the external data device cables so that they are not in the waywhile driving.
CAUTION
Make sure that the adapter lead is not pinched or severely bent. This candamage the adapter lead and cause functional faults.
Note
Some vehicles with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface mounted on the cen-tre armrest are also equipped with an additional compartment. The rubberinsert of this compartment can be removed in order to extract small objectswhich may have fallen inside.
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●Do not connect an external media player to the radio-navigation systemvia Bluetooth and via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at the same time,as this could lead to limitations in playback.
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The use of memory card adapters or USB hubs can cause problems inreading files.
