2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN MUSIC

In this case, you will see theBluetooth
Audio Device Pausedmessage.
iIf there is an Internet connection and the
mobile phone that is connected only sup-
ports two Bluetooth
®profiles at the same
time, the Internet connection is interrup-
ted.
iThe connection to the Bluetooth®audio
device can also be interrupted if:
Rthe connected mobile phone only sup-
ports 2 Bluetooth®profiles at the same
time.
Ryou connect to the Internet using
COMAND (
Ypage 181).
Selecting a track
The function is not supported by all Blue-
tooth®audio devices.
Some mobile phones impair function with
regard to the following criteria:
Rthe number of tracks that can be selected
Rthe time period until the next or previous
track is played
XSwitch the multifunction steering wheel to
the media mode (see the vehicle Operator's
Manual).
XTo skip forwards or backwards to a
track: press the 9or: button on
the multifunction steering wheel.
XRapid scroll: press and hold the 9
or : button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel until the desired track is reached.
If you press and hold the 9or:
buttons, the rapid scrolling speed increa-
ses after a short time.
iIn rapid scroll, track names are not
shown, but instead only Track1, Track2 etc.
The playback times for the tracks played
are not displayed. This is available as an
optional function starting with AVRCP Ver-
sion 1.3. There is also no music search
option available with Bluetooth
®Audio.
Playback options
If the Bluetooth®audio device supports the
corresponding function, the following options
are available:
RNormal Track Sequence: the tracks are
played in the normal order (e.g. track 1, 2, 3
etc.).
Audio data playback is determined by the
order in which the tracks are written to the
data medium. Alphabetical order is the
most common. Once all the tracks in a
folder have been played, the tracks in the
next folder are played.
RRandomTrackList: the current track list
is played in random order (e.g. 3, 8, 5 etc.).
RRandom Medium: all tracks on the data
medium are played in random order (e.g.
track 3, 8, 5 etc.).
Playback options are optional functions
and are not, or only partially, supported by
Bluetooth
®audio devices.
Selecting playback options
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Playback Mode.
A # dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the desired option.
If you select Random
TrackList, a corre-
sponding message appears in the display
or selection window.
Increasing the volume using COMAND
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select Volume: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the
current setting.
XSelect StandardorBoost.
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Supported data formats
Musicmp3, wma, aac
Videompeg, wmv, mov,
avi, mp4
Imagesjpg, jpeg, bmp, png
Selecting a music file
Selecting with the controller
XTo display the current track list: press
the controller in the basic display.
The track list for the active data medium
appears.
XTo select a track: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo skip forwards or backwards to a
track: turn the controller in the basic dis-
play.
The selected track is played.
Fast forward/rewind
XWith the media source active in the basic
display, slide 1the controller and hold
it until the desired position has been
reached.
Search function
Selecting Search using media menu bar
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the
controller.
XTo select Search: turn and press the con-
troller.
The category list appears.
Overview
The following categories are listed:
RCurrent Track List
RFolder
RSelect By Cover
RKeyword Search
RPlaylists
RArtists
RAlbums
RTrack
RGenres
RYear
RComposers
RVideos
RPhotos
RPodcasts
RAudiobücher (Audiobooks)
iThe functions are available as soon as the
entire media content has been read and
analyzed.
If the same device is reconnected with
unchanged media content, these functions
are available more quickly.
The audio books and podcasts categories
are only available for Apple
®devices.
When connecting Apple
®devices, the cat-
egories “Folder”, “Year” and “Photos” are
not available.
XTo select a category, e.g. CurrentTrack
List: turn and press the controller.
The selection list appears.
XSelect the required track.
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Media

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

Rear-compartment screens
:Display
;Brightness sensor
=Switching the display on/off
?Socket for headphones
Setting the display angle
XPress the CAR button on the remote con-
trol.
XPress the :button on the remote con-
trol.
XUsing the =Ì buttons on the remote
control, select Display
and confirm by
pressing 9.
XSelectTilt Display.
XSelectUpwardorDownward.
The display tilts upward or downward.
Remote control
Overview
:Selects main menus
;Selects the screen for the remote control
=Selector wheel for selecting menus, radio
stations, music tracks and chapters
?Buttons for selecting menus
ADeletes an entry
BSkip-back function, fast forward/rewind,
start/pause, menu selection, radio sta-
tions, music tracks and chapters
CDirect selection of radio stations, music
tracks and chapters using the number
keypad
DVolume, switches sound on/off (for cor-
ded headphones)
EBack button
FConfirms a selection
GIndicator lamp
HSwitches the screen on/off
iTwo remote controls are supplied for the
US and Canadian markets.
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Exiting the Internet functions:
XPress the%button on the remote con-
trol.
A menu appears.
XSelect the Üsymbol in the menu and
press the 9button on the remote control
to confirm.
or
XSelect another function (e.g. Media or
Radio).
Radio mode
XTo switch on: press the$button on
the remote control.
Radio mode starts.
Further information on radio mode
(
Ypage 197).
Media mode
Activating media mode
There are several ways to activate media
sources using COMAND.
The relevant sections of the Operator's Man-
ual describe the simplest way to activate a
media source.
This section describes all options for activat-
ing media sources.
Starting media playback using the
button
XPress the Õbutton on the remote con-
trol.
The last media source you have set is dis-
played.
If playable music files are found, they will be played by COMAND.
XTo show the menu: press the Õbutton
on the remote control.
XTo select the media source: turn the selec-
tor wheel on the remote control.
or
XPress the =; buttons on the remote
control.
The menu appears with the available media sources.
XPress the 9button on the remote control.
If the disc contains music or video files,
these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
Starting media playback using the
main function bar
XTo show the menu: press the 9button
on the remote control.
XSelect Mediausing the =; buttons
on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
XTo select the media source: turn the selec-
tor wheel on the remote control.
or
XPress the =; buttons on the remote
control.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XPress the 9button on the remote control.
If the disc contains music or video files,
these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
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Starting media using the device list
XPress theÕbutton on the remote con-
trol.
XTo show the menu: press the :button
on the remote control.
XTo select Devices: press
the :=; buttons on the remote
control.
The discs/devices available are shown. The
# dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the device/disc using the :9
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
If the device/disc contains music or video
files, these will be played.
Music search
XSelect the preferred media source.
XPress button :on the remote control.
The menu is shown.
XSelect Searchusing the =; buttons
on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
Further information on the music search
(
Ypage 220).
Audio/video mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
If you open the housing of the CD/DVD drive,
there is a risk of exposure 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:
Rnotes on CDs/DVDs (Ypage 213)
Rnotes on MP3 mode (Ypage 212)
Rnotes on copyright (Ypage 213)
Inserting a CD/DVD
:Disc slot
;Disc eject button
Depending on the vehicle model and equip-
ment level, the CD/DVD drive is found:
Rat the rear of the center console under the
automatic climate control panel or
Rbetween the parcel shelf and skibag.
The CD/DVD drive is a single disc drive. If
there is already a disc inserted, this must be
ejected before another is inserted.
XInsert a disc into the disc slot.
The printed side of the disc must face
upwards. If neither side of the disc is prin-
ted, the side you wish to play must face
downwards.
The CD/DVD drive draws in the disc.
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