Audio and Media Mode
Media mode Introduction “Media sources
” are audio sources contain-
in
g audio files on various different data stor-
age devices (e.g. CD, memory card, external
MP3 player). These audio files can be played
by the Infotainment system via their corre-
sponding drives or audio input sockets (inter-
nal CD drive, memory card slot, AUX-IN multi-
media socket etc.). Copyright
Audio and video files on data storage devices
are usually protected by intellectual property
rights, as per the corresponding national and
international laws. Be aware of the current le-
gal provisions!
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes relating to the Infotainment
sy s
tem ››› page 3.
● Overview of the controls ››› page 5. ●
General operating instructions ››› page 6. Note
● MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology
and patents are licensed from Fraunhofer IIS.
● This product is subject to certain intellectu-
al property rights and copyrights owned by
the Microsoft Corporation. The use or distri-
bution of this type of technology outside this
product requires a licence from Microsoft or
an authorised Microsoft company. Requirements for data storage devices and files
Factory-fitted CD and DVD drives conform to
safety class 1 according to DIN IEC 76 (CO)
6/ VDE 0837.
The Infotainment system only accepts stand-
ard 12 cm CDs/DVDs and memory cards with
these dimensions: 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm
or 1.4 mm.
The supported file formats listed are collec-
tively referred to below as “audio files”. A CD
containing audio files of these types is refer-
red to as an “audio data CD”.
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Audio and Media Mode
MEDIA main menu function buttonsFunction button: effect
SOURCE
Indicates the media source being played.
Press to select another media source
››› page 27.
JUKEBOX: Internal hard drive (SSD)
››› page 34.
CD/DVD: Internal CD and DVD drive
››› page 30.
SD CARD 1, SD CARD 2: SD memory card
››› page 30.
USB: External data storage device connec-
ted to the USB port ››› page 31.
AUX: External audio source connected to
AUX IN multimedia socket ››› page 32.
BT AUDIO: Bluetooth ®
audio ››› page 33.
WLAN: External audio source connected by
WLAN ››› page 36
SELEC-
TIONOpens the track list ››› page 28.
/ Changes track in Media mode or fast for-
ward/rewind
››› page 27.
Playback stops. The function button
changes to .
Playback is resumed. The function but-
ton changes to .
Function button: effect
Playing similar tracks.
Creates a virtual playlist that includes
tracks similar to the one being played if
available using Gracenote®.
SETTINGSOpens the
Media Setup menu ››› page 36.
RE-
PEAT
Repeat all tracks.
Repeats all the tracks that are on the same
memory level as the track being played at
that moment. If in the Media Setup menu
Mix/Repeat including subfolders is activated,
it also includes the subfolders
››› page 36.
Repeat the current track.
MIX
Random play.
Includes all tracks that are on the same
memory level as the track being played at
that moment. If in the
Media Setup menu
Mix/Repeat including subfolders is activated,
it also includes the subfolders
››› page 36. Messages and symbols on the MEDIA main
menu
Display: Meaning
A
Displays information about the artist
name, album name and song title (CD text
, ID3 tag on compressed audio files).
Audio CD: displays track information if
available via Gracenote
®a)
. If no data is
available, it only displays Track and the
number corresponding to the position it
occupies on the data storage device.
BDisplays album cover, if available on the
data storage device or via Gracenote ®a)
.
C
The playing time so far and time remaining
in minutes and seconds. In the case of au-
dio files with variable bit rates (VBR) the re-
maining time may vary.
RDS Off b)The RDS radio data service is deactivated.
The RDS can be activated in the
FM setup
menu ››› page 21.
TPb)The TP function is active and can be tuned
in
››› page 20.
b)There is no traffic news station available
››› page 20. 26
Audio and Media ModeDisplay: Meaning
b)DAB not available
››› page 16.
a)
Gracenote ®
is a database available on the Infotainment sys-
tem hard drive that contains information on the tracks about dif-
ferent artists and albums. In order for the user to benefit from
the functions offered by Gracenote ®
, it is necessary for the
tracks to contain the artist and/or album data.
b) Depends on the market and unit in question.
Change the media source Fig. 21
MEDIA mode: change media source. ●
From the MEDIA
main menu, press the
MEDIA Infotainment button repeatedly to cy-
cle through the available media sources.
● OR: From the
MEDIA
main menu, press the
SOURCE function button
›››
Fig. 21 and select
the de s
ired media source. Unavailable (grey colour) media sources are
displayed in the pop-up window.
When a media source that has been previ-
ously used is selected again, playback is re-
sumed from the point at which it was stop-
ped.
Optionally selectable media playback
sources
Function button: Media source
JUKEBOXInternal hard drive (SSD)
››› page 34.
CD/DVDInternal CD/DVD drive ››› page 30.
SD CARD 1SD memory card ››› page 30.SD CARD 2
USBExternal data storage device connected to
the USB port ››› page 31.
AUXExternal audio source connected to AUX IN
››› page 32 multimedia socket.
BT AUDIOBluetooth ®
audio ››› page 33.
WLANExternal audio source connected by WLAN
››› page 36 Note
The Media source can be changed in the Track
lis t
view ››› page 28. Changing track in the MEDIA main
menu
Fig. 22
MEDIA main menu. It is possible to browse through the tracks of
the media source that is currently playing us-
ing the arrow buttons.
It is
not possible to exit a playlist or start the
p l
ayback of a playlist using the arrow but-
tons. Both actions must be performed man-
ually from the track selection menu
››› page 28.
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Audio and Media Mode
● Search through the track list and press the
desired track.
If there is information available on the track,
the track name is displayed (on the audio
CDs) or the name of the file (MP3) instead of Track + number .
General overview of the function buttons on
the track listFunction button: effect
AOpen the Source menu. Select another me-
dia source by pressing.
B
Indicates the media source being played.
Press to select another media source.
JUKEBOX: Internal hard drive of the Infotain-
ment system (SSD) ››› page 34.
CD/DVD: Internal CD and DVD drive
››› page 30.
SD CARD 1, SD CARD 2: SD memory card
››› page 30.
USB: External data storage device connec-
ted to the USB port ››› page 31.
BT AUDIO: External media player connected
by Bluetooth ®
››› page 33.
AUX: Audio source connected to the AUX-IN
socket ››› page 32
WLAN: External audio source connected by
WLAN ››› page 36
Function button: effect
CPress the function button to open the top
folder of the media source.
Starts playback from the first track.
Repeat all tracks.
Repeats all the tracks that are on the same
memory level as the track being played at
that moment. If in the
Media Setup menu
Mix/Repeat/Scan including subfolders is activa-
ted, it also includes the subfolders
››› page 36.
Random play.
Includes all tracks that are on the same
memory level as the track being played at
that moment. If in the
Media Setup menu
Mix/Repeat/Scan including subfolders is activa-
ted, it also includes the subfolders
››› page 36.
CLOSE ×To close the track list. Note
The tracks, folders and playlists can also be
selected by turning the setup button, and can
be played or opened by pressing it. Database view
Fig. 26
Media mode: database view From the track list, press the
Display database view option. The content of the
current media source will be classified ac-
cording to Track list ,
Artists ,
Albums ,
Musical genres ,
Tracks and
Videos
››› Fig. 24 .
When sel ectin
g one of the Artists ,
Albums or
Tracks folders, a search button appears in the
top right (magnifying glass) which allows a
search to be carried out in the selected cate-
gory. ››› page 9, Input masks with on-screen
keypad .
T o r
eturn to the folder view, press the
Display folder view option from the
SELECTION Menu.
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Audio and Media Mode
are displayed in the upper selection level
( Playlists,
Ar
ti sts, Albums, Tracks,
P
odcasts etc.).
Files cannot be imported from an iPod™,
iPa
d™ or an iPhone™.
Possible error messages after connecting an
external data storage device
Error mes-
sageCauseProcedure
The device is
not compati-
bleThe external
data carrier
cannot be
played or com-
munication is
not possible
with the adapt-
er cable being
used.Check the connec-
tion and make sure
the external data
medium is working
correctly.
If possible, update
the data storage de-
vice software.
The device
does not workCommunication
fault.Check the connec-
tion and make sure
the external data
medium is working
correctly.
Due to the large number of different data storage devi-
ces and various iPod™, iPad™ and iPhone™ genera-
tions available, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free
operation of all functions described here. Disconnecting
Any connected data storage devices
must be
prepared before their disconnection in order
to remove them. ●
From the main Media menu, press the
SETUP button to open the
Media Setup
menu
or pr e
ss the Infotainment MENU button and
then press Setup to open the System setup
menu.
● Press the Remove safely function button. A
dropdown menu appears with three options:
SD Card1, SD Card 2 and USB. After correctly
ejecting the data storage device from the sys-
tem, the function button becomes inactive
(grey colour).
● Now the data storage device can be discon-
nected. Note
● Do not connect an external media player at
the same time to play music via Bluetooth ®
and via the USB port with the Infotain-
ment system, as this could cause playback
limitations.
● If the external player is an Apple device™,
it cannot be simultaneously connected by
USB and by Bluetooth.
● If a connected device is not recognised, dis-
connect all the connected devices and try
connecting the device again.
● Do not use memory card adaptors, USB ex-
tension cords or USB hubs! External audio source connected to
the AUX-IN multimedia socket
Fig. 28
Media mode: external audio source
connected to the AUX-IN socket. Depending on the equipment and the coun-
try, there may be an AUX-IN multimedia sock-
et in the glove box (car instruction manual).
››› Booklet Instruction manual, chapter Prac-
tical equipment .
In order to connect the external audio source
to the AUX-IN socket, a suitable cable is re-
quired with a 3.5 mm jack that is inserted in-
to the AUX-IN socket of the vehicle.
Ensure that the AUX-IN connection is ena-
bled
›
›› p
age 36.
The connected external audio source is
played over the vehicle speakers and cannot
be controlled via the Infotainment system
controls.
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Audio and Media Mode
The connection of an external audio source is
indicated by AUX on the screen ››› Fig. 28 .
Connecting an external audio source to the
AUX-IN multimedia socket
● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment
system.
● Connect the external audio source to the
AUX-IN multimedia socket.
● Start playback on the external audio
source.
● In the MEDIA main menu, press the SOURCEfunction button and select
AUX .
The output volume
of
the c onnected external
audio source should be adjusted to the vol-
ume of the other audio sources ››› page 72.
Information on operating an external audio
source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia
socket
OperationEffect
Selection of another au-
dio source from the Info-
tainment system.The external audio source
continues to run in the
background.
Stopping playback on the
external audio source.The infotainment system
remains in the AUX menu.
Disconnecting the plug
from the AUX-IN multime-
dia socket.The Infotainment system
changes to the playback of
the last audio source used. Note
● Please read and observe the manufactur-
er's instruction manual for the external audio
source.
● Interference may be heard if the external
audio source is powered from the vehicle’s
12-volt socket. Connecting an external audio source
via Bluetooth
® Fig. 29
Media mode: Bluetooth audio menu. Bluetooth
®
Audio mode allows you to listen
to audio files being played on a Bluetooth ®
audio source (e.g., a mobile telephone) con-
nected via Bluetooth ®
(audio playback by
Bluetooth ®
) over the vehicle speakers.
The Bluetooth ®
audio source must support
the A2DP Bluetooth ®
profile. Conditions
●
The Bluetooth ®
audio source must support
the A2DP Bluetooth ®
profile.
● In the Bluetooth setup menu, the
Bluet
ooth Audio (A2DP/AVRCP) function must
be activated ››› page 65 .
St ar
ting Bluetooth ®
audio transfer
● Activate Bluetooth ®
visibility on the exter-
nal Bluetooth ®
audio source (e.g., mobile tel-
ephone).
● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment
system.
● Press the Infotainment MEDIA button.
● Press the SOURCE function button and then
select BT audio .
● Press Find new device in order to connect an
external Bluetooth ®
audio source for the first
time ››› page 57 .
● OR: Select a Bluetooth ®
e xt
ernal audio
source from the list.
● Please refer to the instructions on the
screen of the Infotainment system and on the
Bluetooth ®
audio source regarding the rest
of the procedure.
You may still need to manually start playback
on the Bluetooth ®
source.
When playback on the Bluetooth ®
audio
source is stopped, the Infotainment system
remains in Bluetooth ®
Audio mode. »
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Audio and Media Mode
Connecting an external audio source
via WLAN Fig. 31
MEDIA menu: WLAN mode In WLAN audio mode, audio files being
played on an external audio source connec-
ted via WLAN (for example a smartphone),
can be played over the vehicle speakers. The
connected audio source must have a compat-
ible application (App) or allow media to be
enabled in accordance with the UPnP (Univer-
sal Plug and Play) standard.
Conditions
● There is a compatible application (App) in-
stalled on the WLAN audio source (for exam-
ple, a Smartphone).
● The WLAN function of the WLAN audio
source and the Infotainment system are acti-
vated and a network connection has been
configured, see ››› page 71, WLAN setup. ●
Pair the device to the Infotainment system
using a password generated by the system.
Starting the WLAN audio transfer
● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment
system.
● Press the Infotainment MEDIA button.
● Start the UPnP server application or the ap-
plication for the playback of the WLAN audio
source.
● Press the SOURCE function button and then
select WLAN .
● Please refer to the instructions on the
screen of the Infotainment system and on the
WLAN audio source regarding the rest of the
procedure.
Controlling playback
The extent to which the WLAN audio source
can be controlled via the Infotainment sys-
tem depends on the connected WLAN audio
source and the application used. Note
● The Infotainment system does not provide
an internet connection, it only establishes a
wireless connection between the mobile de-
vice and said system.
● Via the WLAN, only the connection between
the device and the Infotainment system can
be guaranteed, its operation depends on the
application itself. Media setup
●
Select the MEDIA main menu by pressing
the Inf ot
ainment MEDIA button.
● Press the SETUP function button to open
the Media Setup menu.
Function button: effect
Sound: Sound setup ››› page 72.
Manage jukebox: To import files to the jukebox or delete
stored files ››› page 34.
Mix/Repeat including subfolders: Subfolders will be inclu-
ded in the selected playback mode ››› page 23.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth ®
setup ››› page 65
WLAN: WLAN setup ››› page 71.
Video setup (files): Setup for video files.
Remove safely: In order to prepare the external data stor-
age devices for their removal or disconnection. See also
››› page 30, Insert or eject a memory card and
››› page 31, External data storage device connected to
USB port
.
Traffic Program (TP): The TP function (traffic news station
monitoring) is active ››› page 20.
External AUX device: Enable/disable AUX-IN socket.
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Settings
Volume and sound setup Making settings The selection of possible setups will depend
on the country, the unit in question and the
vehicle equipment.
● Press the MENU button on the Infotainment
system.
● Press the Sound function button to open
the main Sound setup menu.
● Pr e
ss the function button on the main
menu corresponding to one where changes
are to be made. All settings are applied in-
stantaneously.
Overview of screen and function buttons
Function button: effect
Volume: To adjust the volume setup.
Traffic announcements: To set the playback volume of
traffic announcements.
Navigation announcements: To adjust the playback vol-
ume of audible driving recommendations.
Voice control: To set the volume for voice control
playback.
Maximum switch-on volume: To set the maximum
switch-on volume of the equipment.
Function button: effect
Speed-dependent volume adjustment (GALA): To deter-
mine the level of adjustment for speed-dependent
volume. The audio volume will increase automati-
cally as vehicle speed increases.
Lowering Entertainment volume when parking: To adjust
the desired decrease in volume with ParkPilot acti-
vated.
AUX input level: To set the playback volume of the
audio sources connected via the AUX-IN multi-me-
dia socket ( Low, Medium or High). Also see
››› page 72, Overview of screen and function but-
tons.
Bluetooth audio: To set the playback volume of the
audio sources connected via Bluetooth ®
(Low, Me-
dium or High). Also see ››› page 72, Overview of
screen and function buttons.
Equaliser: To adjust the characteristics of the sound.
Balance - Fader: To adjust the distribution of the sound.
The cursor indicates the current distribution of the
sound inside the passenger compartment. To modify the
distribution of the sound, briefly press the passenger
compartment view for the desired position or use the ar-
row keys to change it gradually. To focus the distribution
of sound in the centre of the passenger compartment,
press the central function button located between the
arrows.
Sound optimisation: Optimises the sound in the passenger
compartment.
Subwoofer: To adjust the intensity of the subwoofer.
Confirmation Tone: Confirmation tone for pressing a func-
tion button is activated.
Function button: effect
No navigation sound during call: No audible driving in-
structions will be given during a telephone conversa-
tion. Adjust the playback volume for external
audio sources
If you need to increase the playback volume
for the external audio source, first lower the
base volume on the Infotainment system.
If the sound from the external audio source is
too low
, increase the output volume
on the
e
xternal audio source. If this is not enough,
change the
input volume to medium
or high
.
If the sound from the connected external au-
dio source is too loud or distorted, lower the
output
volume on the external audio source.
If this is not sufficient, set the input volume
to Medium
or Quiet
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