2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN tow

Switching to audio AUX mode
XConnect an external audio source.
The socket for the audio AUX jack is locatedin the stowage compartment in the center
console.
The audio AUX is not selected automati-
cally.
XPress the Õbutton.
The menu for the last accessed media
source appears.
XTo select Media: slide5and press the
controller.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XTo select Aux: turn and press the controller.
The audio AUX menu appears. The medium
is played if the audio source is switched on
and playback is activated.
Please see the manufacturer's operating
instructions for how to operate the external
audio source.
Setting the audio AUX options
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears. You can set Mono/Stereo
andVolume. Mono/stereo:
XTo select
Mono/Stereo: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect MonoorStereo.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Volume:
XTo select Volume: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect StandardorBoost.
Standard
: the volume of the external audio
source is adjusted to a standard value.
Boost
: the volume of the external audio
source is raised by approximately 10 dB.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Traffic announcements:
A device which is connected as an external
audio source may seem quieter or louder in
the vehicle, or the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On some devices, it is
possible to adjust the volume separately. In
this case, start at a medium volume and
increase it gradually. This enables you to
determine whether the system is able to play
the music at high volume without distorting it.
Video AUX mode
Connecting external video sources
External video sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system mes-
sages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, deactivate the system
messages or adjust their volume manually.
Video AUX is another option for showing vid-
eos using COMAND.
To connect an external video source to the
video AUX, you will require a video AUX cable.
iIf you only use an audio AUX cable, you
will only be able to hear the sound from the
video being played.
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Media

Videos cannot be shown on the driver's
side while the vehicle is in motion.
Switching to AUX video mode
XConnect the external video source.
The socket for the video AUX jack is locatedin the stowage compartment in the center
console.
The video AUX is not selected automati-
cally.
XPress the Õbutton.
The last media source you have set is dis-
played.
XTo select Media: slide5and press the
controller.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XTo select Aux: turn and press the controller.
The AUX video menu appears.
XTo select Audio/Videoin the menu bar:
slide 6and press the controller.
The Source Type Selection
menu
appears.
XTo select Video: turn and press the con-
troller.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
If the video source is connected and play-
back selected, the image from the external
video source will appear if Video
is selec-
ted.
Please see the corresponding device operat-
ing instructions for information on how to
operate the external video source.
Information about sound settings
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Ypage 250)
Switching full-screen mode on/off
XTo switch on: in video AUX mode, slide
5 the controller.
The menu bars disappear.
XThe full-screen symbol appears: press the
controller.
The full screen appears.
XTo switch off: press the controller.
The menu is displayed.
Setting further options
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears. You can set Video Set‐
tings,Mono/Stereoor Volume.
Video settings:
XSelect Video Settings.
XSelect the preferred screen format, e.g.
16:9
orAutomatic Daylight Adjust‐
ment.
The screen format is adjusted.
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Manual.
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sudden braking or asudden change in direc -
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fo rexample in alockable vehicle stowag e
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RaCD/DVD drive in th erea rcompartmen t
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RtwoUS Bports
Rtw oset sof cordless headphone s
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media source s(e.g. radio, Media Interface )
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used .
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tings. The "last on ewins" principle applies
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favored.
RThe Internet can be used separately at all
operatin gpositions.
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Ypage 176).
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Rear Seat Entertainment System

Depending on the vehicle model and equip-
ment level, the AUX jacks are found:
Rin the stowage box between the rear seats
or
Rin the rear-compartment armrest.
USB ports
:USB port 1
;USB port 2
Depending on the vehicle model and equip-
ment level, the USB ports are found:
Rin the stowage box between the rear seats
or
Rin the rear-compartment armrest.
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remote control and press the9button to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry, Select
is highlighted.
XPress the9button.
AUX mode
General notes
You can connect an external video source in
the rear compartment.
Depending on the vehicle model and equip-
ment level, the AUX jacks are found:
Rin the stowage box between the rear seats
or
Rin the rear-compartment armrest
(
Ypage 276).
Please see the manufacturer's operating
instructions for how to operate the external
video source.
Please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for further information.
Connecting AUX equipment
XInsert the audio plugs for the left and right
signals into the corresponding Land R
jacks.
XInsert the video plug into the Vjack.
Activating AUX mode
XSelect Auxusing the 9=; but-
tons on the remote control and press the
9 button to confirm.
The AUX source is switched on once the
AUX device is active.
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