4Introduction
Introduction
Before using the unit for the first time
Before using the unit for the first time, carry out the following steps. This
will enable you to use the unit safely and make full use of the functions it
provides:
Take the basic safety notes into account
⇒ page 4.
Familiarise yourself with the unit overview
⇒ page 6.
Use suitable data media for media mode ⇒ page 19.
Safety notes
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the radio system could distract you from the traffic.
● Always stay alert and drive responsibly.
● Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from out-
side the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
● Setting the volume too high may cause damage to your hearing. This
also applies if the device is set to high volumes for a short period.
WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when you switch audio source or
connect a new audio source.
● Reduce the base volume before switching audio source or connecting
a new audio source.
WARNING
The connection, introduction or removal of data media whilst driving may
distract you from the traffic, causing an accident.
WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may obstruct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they do not obstruct the driver.
WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly se-
cured could be flung through the interior of the vehicle during a sudden
driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident and cause
damage or injury.
● Never fit external units on the doors, windscreen, on or near the area
marked with the word “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the dash panel,
seat backrests or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. In the
case of an accident, external units can cause serious injury, particularly
when the airbags inflate.
WARNING
Opening the housing on a CD player can lead to injuries from invisible la-
ser radiation.
● Only have CD players repaired by a Specialised workshop.
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Audio mode
RDS and automatic station tracking (only in FM)
RDS is a radio data service which makes it possible to receive additional
services such as the display of station names, automatic station tracking
(AF) and the TP function (Traffic Program ⇒ page 17).
With automatic station tracking, when the vehicle is in motion the station
always changes to the frequency with the best reception in that moment. If
the reception is poor, the unit may be muted for a short time as it searches
for alternative frequencies (AF).
RDS does not exist everywhere nor is it available for all stations.
Depending on the country and the unit, it is possible that the RDS and the
alternative frequencies (AF) are deactivated ⇒ page 30.
Changing frequency band
The currently selected frequency band (FM or AM) is indicated above the
station display.
● In Radio mode, briefly press the RADIO
⇒ Fig. 1 equipment button to dis-
play the function buttons FM1, FM2, AM1, AM2, DA1* and DA2*
⇒ Fig. 2.
● Press one of the FM or AM function buttons to switch to the DAB*, FM or
AM frequency band.
● OR: Press the RADIO
unit button as often as required to switch between
the frequency bands and memory levels. Changing stations
Fig. 4 Changing sta-
tions with the arrow
buttons to the next
available station.
Fig. 5 Changing sta-
tions with the arrow
buttons with selection
of stored stations only.
Depending on the setting selected for the search mode (SEEK MODE), the
unit either switches between all available stations or stored stations only
⇒ page 30.
● Briefly press
⇒ Fig. 1 10 or
.
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Audio mode
Digital radio mode* (DAB, DAB+ and DMB-
Audio) Operation
Fig. 12 DAB radio
mode
Some units are equipped with an additional DAB radio receiver. DAB is a
digital broadcasting standard for the terrestrial reception of radio programs.
The DAB radio receiver supports the DAB, DAB+ and DMB-Audio broadcast-
ing standards.
In Europe, digital radio is transmitted via Band III (174 MHz to 240 MHz)
and the L Band (1452 MHz to 1492 MHz) frequencies.
The frequencies of the two bands are referred to as “channels” and one
each has a suitable channel name (e.g. 8A).
Several DAB stations are combined in a channel with the additional services
available in a station “ensemble”.
The main view of DAB radio mode shows the name of the channel and the
channel's international ID, which appears above the station name in the
centre of the display.
DAB is currently not available in all areas . When in DAB radio mode in areas
with no DAB reception, it displays: . DAB announcements
DAB announcements are additional DAB services that are also broadcast on
the radio (e.g. News, sports news, weather, warnings, etc.).
Note
The channel name, an indication that appears above the station's name,
varies depending on the country, for example “FU-E”, but not the channel's
international ID, for example “11B” ⇒ Fig. 12.
Automatic station tracking
DAB programme tracking
Some DAB stations are broadcast in different regional ensembles.
If the current station is no longer available in your location, the unit may al-
so switch to a corresponding partner station.
DAB programme tracking can be switched off in DAB settings ⇒ table on
page 30, SFO
since it is not always required; i.e. when the vehicle is pass-
ing through a tunnel, the loss of reception is only momentary and in these
cases the automatic station switching is not required. The radio will be mut-
ed if reception is too weak.
Change from DAB to FM
Under DAB setup, the unit can be configured to switch to the FM ⇒ table on
page 30, FML
frequency band when required for automatic station track-
ing.
If reception of the currently selected DAB station is lost (e.g. no DAB availa-
ble), the unit attempts to find the station on the FM frequency band and
tune to it. Automatic station tracking between frequency bands only works if
the DAB station and the FM station transmit the same station identifier or
the DAB signal indicates a corresponding station on the FM frequency band.
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Audio mode
TP (Traffic Program) function
Introduction
The TP function is an RDS radio data service.
While traffic news monitoring is on (display: TP), traffic announcements will
interrupt the current Audio mode.
On the AM frequency band, traffic news monitoring is not possible.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 8
● Radio mode ⇒ page 10
Monitoring traffic news stations using the TP function
Fig. 14 TP function
active.
Traffic news monitoring with the TP function is only possible if the TP station
is available. Some stations that do not broadcast their own traffic news support the TP
function through a link to a traffic news station (EON). Traffic announce-
ments broadcast by the linked traffic news stations interrupt the current au-
dio mode.
Switching the TP function on and off
● Press the unit button TP
⇒ Fig. 1
7.
If the station that is currently selected in FM mode does not support the TP
function, the unit will automatically search for a TP station (display: TP
SEEK).
● Press the TP
unit button to switch the TP function off again.
When in areas without TP coverage the TP function is activated, and search
is begun for a traffic news station, ending in the failure to find a station. The
search then returns to the station to which it was originally tuned. The TP
function remains switched on (display: No TP). It is necessary to deactivate
the TP function, otherwise no stations will be found in the subsequent
search using the arrow buttons.
TP function activated
While traffic news monitoring is switched on and enabled, TP is displayed
⇒ Fig. 14.
In radio mode, the selected station must support the TP function. If a sta-
tion selected via the station buttons or manual tuning does not support the
TP function, traffic news monitoring is not possible (display: NO TP).
If the currently selected traffic news station can no longer be received,
NO TP is also displayed and you will need to start a manual station search
using the arrow buttons
⇒ Fig. 1 10 and
⇒ page 10.
During a station search with the arrow buttons or the scan function (SCN),
the unit will only tune to stations that support the TP function.
In Media mode or while the unit is muted, the unit will automatically tune to
a traffic news station in the background, provided the TP station available
22Audio mode
Inserting a CD
● Keep the printed side of the CD facing upwards.
● Push the CD into the CD slot 4
⇒ page 6 only to the point where it is
drawn in automatically.
● When the CD is inserted, playback will start automatically.
When other functions are selected, CD-IN is displayed at the top left of the
screen if a CD is inserted in the internal CD drive.
Ejecting CDs
● Press the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1 6
.
● The CD in the drive will be ejected and must be removed within 10 sec-
onds.
If the CD is not removed within approximately 10 seconds, it is retracted
again for safety reasons.
Error messages on the screen
A reading error is indicated by ERROR in the title bar.
An error message in the bottom line of the screen indicates the possible
cause of the error.
NO CD: Illegible data medium. It is not possible to switch to Media mode. CD ROM: Inserted data CD. The CD will be returned.
CHECK CD: The inserted CD cannot be read. The CD will be returned. Check
for damage.
TEMPERATURE: The CD drive is overheated. No more CDs can be inserted.Another audio source will be played.
SERVICE: The CD drive has a mechanical anomaly. Visit the specialised work- shop.
Note
Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.
Selecting a media source
Fig. 19 Media selec-
tion menu: CD being
played from the inter-
nal CD drive.
After you switch to Media mode, the available media sources are initially
displayed in the bottom line of the screen for several seconds. The media
source currently playing is underlined ⇒ Fig. 19.
Opening the Media selection menu manually and selecting a media source
● In Media mode, briefly press the MEDIA
⇒ Fig. 1 unit button to display
the Media selection menu again.
● Activate the selected media source by pressing its function button.
● OR: Repeatedly press the MEDIA
unit button as often as required to
switch between the available media sources.
Function button: Media sourceCD: Audio or MP3 CD in the internal CD drive ⇒ page 21.NAV: Portable navigator ⇒ page 27AUX: External audio source connected to AUX IN ⇒ page 25 multimedia
socket.
30Settings menu
System and function settings (SETUP)
Introduction
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 8
Modifying the settings
Fig. 27 Additional ra-
dio functions
Fig. 28 SETUP menu:
main view of the SET-
UP menu functions. Displaying settings menus and changing settings
●
Press the equipment button MENU
⇒ Fig. 1
9 unit button in Radio or
Media mode.
● Press the SET
⇒
Fig. 27 unit button to open the SETUP menu ⇒ Fig. 28.
● Pressing one of the function buttons displays the corresponding set-
tings menu.
● Turn the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1 8
to change the displayed setting.
● Changes are applied automatically.
● Press the MENU
unit button to close the
SETUP menu.
While volume settings are being adjusted, the currently active audio source
is played at the level of the setting as it changes.
Overview of available settings menus
Depending on the country, the unit and the vehicle equipment, there may
be differences in the variety of settings.
Function button: Effect: Following functions (next screen): Previous functions (previous screen)SKM SEEK MODE : Regulate the operation of the arrow buttons ⇒
Fig. 1 10 and
to change the station in radio mode ⇒ page 10.
ALL: The arrow buttons allow you to browse through
all available sta-
tions (Display: . to the left and right of the selected station
⇒ Fig. 4).
PRESET: The arrow buttons allow you to browse through only the sta-
tions stored to presets in the selected frequency band (Display: . to
the left and right of the station buttons ⇒ Fig. 5).
RDSa)
: It is possible to switch off RDS-dependent services for travel in
areas where there is no RDS coverage (automatic station tracking, traffic
news TP) ⇒ page 10.
ON: RDS is switched on.OFF: RDS is deactivated and the AF function button is no longer
available in the SETUP menu.
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Settings menu
Function button: EffectAVa)
HIGH FREQ.: Define the setting for automatic station tracking
⇒ page 10.
ON: The unit always switches to the radio station's frequency that
offers the best reception as the vehicle travels from one area to the
next. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted.
OFF: No frequency change takes place. The frequency tuned is ac-
tive until reception is interrupted.
VOL ON-VOLUME: Regulating the maximum switch on volume.
If the volume of the radio system, when switched off, was greater than the
limit set, the volume will be reduced to the value set.
If the volume of the radio system, when switched off, was lower than this
limit, the volume will not be modified.
GAL GALA: To set the speed-dependent volume adjustment ⇒ page 31.DIS DISPLAY LIGHT: To adjust the screen brightness.PDC PDC VOL ATTENU. : To reduce the volume of the current audio source to
a preset level when the parking distance warning system is active.
AUX: Settings for the use of an external audio source in the AUX - IN multi-
media socket ⇒ page 19.
AUX VOL LEVEL 1-3: Adjust the input volume of an external audio
source (AUX) to the output volume of the other audio sources.
AUX VOL LEVEL OFF: The AUX-IN multimedia socket will be deactiva-
ted and no longer displayed in the Media selection menu .
SFOb)
: Service Following. If this setting is activated (ON) and the reception
of the DAB station selected gets worse, this function automatically search-
es for another channel in DAB with the same station.
DTPb) DAB-TP: This setting only affects the DAb station currently selected if
the TP function has already been activated on the equipment (TP ON).
DTP OFF: Only FM traffic announcements (TA) interrupt the current
broadcast.
Function button: Effect DTP ON: Both FM and DAB traffic announcements interrupt the cur-
rent broadcast.
FMLb) DAB-FM Link: If this setting is activated (ON) and the reception of the
DAB station selected gets worse, and no other channel is available with
the same station, or when reception in DAB is deficient, this function auto-
matically searches for another channel in the FM band.
The change is not possible if the reception of the FM station is deficient or
the stations do not transmit information that established the relationship
between the DAB and FM stations. In this case it is not a faulty radio opera-
tion.
If the DAB reception is recovered with greater quality than the FM station it
will switch back from FM to DAB.
a) It is not available everywhere or for all radio models.
b) They are only available for radio models with DAB.
Functional mode description of speed-dependent volume adjustment
(GALA)
The GALA function automatically adjusts the volume in line with the speed
of the vehicle.
The degree to which the volume increases with speed (GALA) is set on a
scale between 1 and 7.
If a low value is set, the volume increases only slightly as the speed of the
vehicle increases. At a high setting the volume increases further. At 0,
speed-dependent volume adjustment is switched off.