Operation with the Media Interface
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you handle or operate mobile audio/video
sources when driving, you will be distracted
from the traffic conditions. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only handle or operate these mobile audio/
video sources when the vehicle is stationary.
Only operate mobile audio/video sources
using the communication equipment inte-
grated in the vehicle when traffic conditions
permit. If you are not sure that this is possible,
park the vehicle paying attention to traffic
conditions and operate the equipment when
the vehicle is stationary. Connection options
Overview You will find the connection sockets in the
center console stowage compartment.
Device-specific adapter cables are required
to connect external devices to the Media
Interface. These are supplied in country-spe-
cific versions with the Media Interface.
i Store individual parts in a safe place.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz connec-
tion cables.
The Media Interface allows you to connect the
following devices to Audio 20:
R iPod ®
R iPhone ®
R certain MP3 players
i iPod ®
and iPhone ®
are registered trade-
marks of Apple Inc., Cupertino, California,
USA.
i MP3 players that support MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) can be used. This allows
the MP3 player to be easily connected to the Media Interface and removed after use.
Audio data is played without problem. On
some MP3 players, you have to activate the
relevant function; see the MP3 player oper-
ating instructions.
Supported devices For further details and a list of supported
devices, please visit
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com
(custom-
ers in the USA only). Then follow the instruc-
tions in the "Media Interface" section. You
can also call Mercedes-Benz Customer
Service at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (US), or Customer Rela-
tions at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada). Connecting an external device
i At extreme temperatures, e.g. direct sun-
light, external devices cannot be guaran-
teed to function correctly. Mercedes-Benz
accepts no liability for damage to external
devices. Do not leave external devices in
the vehicle.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device. Please consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for fur-
ther information.
USB hubs (devices with several USB connec-
tions) are not supported. 0043
Socket for 3.5 mm jack plug, e.g. for MP3
players
0044 iPod ®
plug, to connect an iPod ®80
Operation with the Media InterfaceAudio
X
To change the setting: use the0063
or 0064 button to select a language.
X Press 008B.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System acti-
vates the selected language. Switching the display design
X Select System Settings
System Settings using the0059
or 0065 button and press 008Bto confirm.
X Select Day Mode
Day Mode, Night Mode
Night Mode orAuto‐
Auto‐
matic
matic using the 00630064 buttons and
press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The dot in front of the menu item indicates
the currently selected setting. Design Explanation
Day Mode
Day Mode The display is set per-
manently to day
design.
Night Mode Night Mode The display is set per-
manently to night
design.
Automatic Automatic The display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.
Setting the brightness
X Select System Settings System Settings using the0059
or 0065 button and press 008Bto confirm.
X Select Brightness Brightness and confirm with the
008B button.
A scale appears.
X Adjust the brightness using the 00630064
buttons and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
picture becomes lighter or darker in
accordance with the scale. Showing/hiding the picture
X To hide the picture: selectDisplay Off Display Off
in the system menu using the 00640065
buttons on the remote control and press
the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The picture is hidden.
X To show the picture: press the008Bbutton
on the remote control. CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
If you open the CD/DVD drive housing, you
could be exposed to invisible laser radiation.
This laser radiation could damage your retina.
There is a risk of injury.
Never open the housing. Always have main-
tenance and repair work carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop. General notes
You will find information on the following top-
ics in the Audio section:
R notes on CDs/DVDs (Y page 73)
R notes on MP3 mode ( Ypage 73)
R notes on copyright ( Ypage 74) Inserting a CD/DVD
i The CD/DVD drive is located in the center
behind the front seats. CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode
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