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.
Note
●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.
