2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class USB port

Importing from the memory card or
USB device
Contacts imported from thememory car dor
from aUS Bdevice are identifie dby th e¯
symbol.
The followin gcondition smust be fulfilled in
order to import vCards:
RvCards (vc ffiles) may be locate din th emain
directory or in folders. The multimedia system
allows for atargeted selection of th ecorre-
sponding directories.
RvCards must have th efile extension ".vcf".
iThe multimedia system support svCards in
version s2. 1and 3.0.
XTo switch to th emen ubar in th etelephon e
men uor th eaddress book :slide 6thecon-
troller .
XTo select Options:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XTo select Download Contacts:tur nand
press th econtroller.
XTo select FromMemoryCard,USB 1orUSB2:tur nand press th econtroller .
Receiving vCards via Bluetooth®
Multimedi asystem
XTo switch to th emen ubar in th etelephon e
men uor th eaddress book :slide 6thecon-
troller .
XTo select Options:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XTo select Download Contacts:tur nand
press th econtroller .
XTo selectFromBluetoothDevice:tur nand
press th econtroller .
If th emultimedia system is connecte dto a
mobile phone, all connection sare termina -
ted. vCards can no wbe received by adevice
(PC, mobile phone) via Bluetoot h
®.
External device
XStart th edat atransfer (see th emanufactur -
er' soperating instructions).
The number of vCards received is displayed in th emultimedia system.
Multimedi asystem
XTo en dreception :press th econtroller or th e
% button.
If amobile phon ewas connected, th econ-
nection to th emobile phon eis established
again .
vCards received via Bluetoot h
®are identifiedby
th e® symbol in th ephon ebook .
iIf you switch to another main function ,e.g.
navigation ,while receiving vCards, th erecep-
tion of vCards will be terminated.
Deleting imported contacts
XTo switch to th emen ubar in th etelephon e
men uor th eaddress book :slide 6thecon-
troller .
XTo select Options:tur nand press th econ-
troller .
XTo select Delete Contacts:tur nand press
th econtroller .
XSelecton eof th efollowin goptions:
RInternal Contacts
RDownloade dfro mPhone
RImported fro mStorag eDevice
RImported fro mBluetooth Device s
Turn and press thecontroller .
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An e-mail account must be set up on the mobile
phone for the e-mail function (see the manufac-
turer’s operating instructions).
To read and write e-mails in the multimedia sys-tem, the e-mail account first needs to be con-
figured (
Ypage 117).
Some mobile phones with the MAP Blue-
tooth
®profile:
Rdo not support the deleting or editing of text
messages.
Rdo not support the drafts folder for text mes- sages.
Rdo not support the sending of text messages.
Rdo not support the e-mail function.
Rdo not send messages in a locked status.
Calling up text messages or e-mails in
the message menu
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select 1: turn and press the controller.
The message menu is displayed.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select New: turn and press the controller.
XTo selectText MessageorE-Mail: turn and
press the controller.
The input menu for the message is displayed.
Calling up and using the dictation
function
XSelect the omicrophone.
The app for the dictation function is loaded.
If there was no prior Internet connection, a
connection is now established.
XTo start the dictation function: press the
controller.
XSay your message.
The dictation ends automatically after you
have finished speaking.
After the spoken message has been pro-
cessed, it is shown as text on the display.
XTurn and press the controller to select words.
XIn the correction menu, you can:
Rchange the capitalization of words
Radd words
Rdelete words
Rreplace the dictated message with a new
one
XTo exit the menu: selectDone.
Sending messages
The dictated text is displayed in the message
input window.
XEnter the telephone number or e-mail address
into the addressee line.
XTo send the message: select OK.
MirrorLink®
Introduction
MirrorLink®is a standard for the connection
between the multimedia system and your
mobile phone. With MirrorLink
®, the content of
the display on your mobile phone can be dis-
played in the multimedia system. Audio content
from your mobile phone can also be played back in the multimedia system. The availability of Mir-
rorLink
®and MirrorLink®apps may vary accord-
ing to the country. Whether buttons are suppor-
ted in the vehicle depends on the mobile phone
and the apps available. You will find an overview
of the multimedia system's control panel and
available buttons here (
Ypage 17).
Prerequisites
RThe mobile phone must support MirrorLink®
version 1.1.
RThe mobile phone is switched on
RA MirrorLink®certified app must be installed
on the phone. An Internet connection is nec-
essary for regular updates.
RThe full range of functions for MirrorLink®is
only possible with an Internet connection.
RThe mobile phone is connected to the multi-
media system via the USB port çusing a
suitable USB cable.
RThe mobile phone must be connected to the
multimedia system via Bluetooth®for the
telephone functions.
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XTo selectOptions: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select MirrorLink Ann. Have Prior‐ity: turn and press the controller.
You can allow Omobile phone navigation
messages to overlay the multimedia system's
audio playback or you can suppress the func-
tion ª.
Sound settings
If a MirrorLink®audio source is active, you can
adjust the sound settings.
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: turn and press the control-
ler.
XTo select MirrorLink: turn and press the
controller.
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select à: turn and press the controller.
You can adjust the sound settings.
Apple CarPlay®
Introduction
iPhone®functions can be used via the multime-
dia system using Apple CarPlay®. Apple Car-
Play®can be operated using the controller or
Siri voice-operated control system. Whether
selected buttons are supported in the vehicle
depends on the iOS version of the mobile phone
and the apps available. You will find an overview
of the multimedia system's control panel and
available buttons here (
Ypage 17).
To activate voice-operated control, press and
hold the óbutton on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel (
Ypage 102). Apple CarPlay®is only
available for Apple mobile phones (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions). The availa-
bility of Apple CarPlay
®may vary according to
the country.
Prerequisites
RApple CarPlay®is available from the iPhone®
5. It is recommended that you use the latest
operating system on the iPhone®.
RYou will need a compatible cable for the
iPhone®(Lightning cable).
RThe full range of functions for Apple CarPlay®
is only possible when the Apple CarPlay®-
capable mobile phone is connected to the
Internet.
Connecting an iPhone®to the multi-
media system
In order to be able to use Apple CarPlay®, a con-
nection must be established between the
iPhone
®and the multimedia system.
XConnect the iPhone®via a Lightning cable
with the USB port ç.
The first time you connect an Apple CarPlay
®-
capable mobile phone to the multimedia sys-
tem or switch between Apple CarPlay
®-capa-
ble mobile phones, a prompt appears asking
whether you want activation, in future, to be
automatic or manual.
Activating Apple CarPlay®
Automatic activation
XTo select Auto: press the controller.
Apple CarPlay®starts automatically each
time after a connection is established
between the iPhone
®and the multimedia sys-
tem.
Manual activation
XTo call up the telephone menu: press the
% button.
XTo show the main function bar: slide 5the
controller.
XTo select Tel/®: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay®starts.
iDepending on the operating state, you may
not have to carry out all of the operating
steps. A message to start appears on the dis-
play from Apple CarPlay
®. Confirm this.
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Changing the activation mode
When the telephone is disconnected from the
multimedia system, the activation mode can be
changed.
XTo call up the telephone menu:press the
% button.
XTo select Tel/®: turn and press the control-
ler.
XSelect Apple CarPlay.
XTo show the menu bar: slide 6the control-
ler.
XSelect Options.
XStart Apple CarPlay Automaticallydeactivate ªor activate O.
Ending Apple CarPlay®mode
XRemove the USB cable from the USB port.
TheNo Apple CarPlay Device Connec‐
ted Please ensure that your deviceisconnectedtothecorrectUSBport.message appears.
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XTo selectMediain media mode: slide 5and
press the controller.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XTo select the media source: turn the control-
ler and press to confirm.
If the media source contains music or video
files, these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
Using the number keypad
XTo select a media source: press the corre-
sponding number key.
If the media source contains music or video
files, these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
XTo enter the track number: press the g
button.
A menu appears.
XTo enter and confirm the number of the track
using the number keypad: press the control-
ler.
Use the sbutton to show the track infor-
mation for the track that is currently playing.
The track is played.
Using the device list
XIn Media mode, slide 6the controller.
The media menu bar appears.
XTo select Devices: turn and press the con-
troller.
The available media sources will be shown.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.
If the media source contains music or video
files, these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
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.
GWARNING
Handling discs while driving may distract you from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Handle discs only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Notes on audio/video mode
Permissible data carriers
RCD audio, CD-R and CD-RW
RDVD video, DVD-R and DVD-RW (audio for-
mats PCM DTS®and Dolby®Digital)
RSD memory card
RUSB storage device
RApple®devices
iManufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
iFor DTS patents see
http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured
under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
DTS, the Symbol & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS
Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
©
DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.
Permissible file systems
RISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs
RUDF for video DVDs
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RFAT16, FAT32, exFAT and NTFS for SD mem-
ory card and USB storage media
RHFS and HFS+ for Apple®devices
iWriting access is not possible on NTFS.
Multisession CDs
For multisession CDs, the content of the first
session determines how the multimedia system
processes the CD. The multimedia system only
plays back one session and gives priority to the
first session on the CD.
File structure of a data carrier
When you create a disc with compressed music
files, the tracks can be organized in folders. A
folder may also contain subfolders. The disc
may contain no more than eight directory levels
(a root and seven sub-levels). Files beyond the
eighth level will not be recognized by the sys-
tem.
iThe multimedia system supports up to
25,000 files for all of the connected sources.
Track and file names
When you create a disc with compressed music
files, you can assign names to the tracks and
folders.
You should observe the following when assign-
ing track names:
Rtrack names must have at least one charac-
ter.
Rtrack names must have an extension of a sup- ported audio/video format, e.g. mp3, aac or
m4v.
Rthere must be a dot between the track name
and the extension.
Example of a correct track name:
"Track1.mp3".
Permissible formats
The multimedia system supports the following
audio formats:
RMP3
RWMA
RCD-A
RAAC formats: .aac, .mp4, .m4a and .m4b Copy-protected iTunes
®music files with
the .m4p file extension are not supported.
The multimedia system supports the following
video formats:
RDVD-V
RMPEG
RWMV
RM4V
RAVI
Permissible bit and sampling rates
The multimedia system supports MP3 files of
the following type:
Rfixed and variable bit rates from 32 kbit/s to
320 kbit/s
Rsampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
The multimedia system supports WMA files of
the following type:
Rfixed bit rates from 5 kbit/s to 384 kbit/s
Rsampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
The multimedia system does not support WMA
files of the following type:
RDRM (Digital Rights Management) encrypted
files
Rvariable bit rate
RWMA Pro
R5.1 surround sound
iOnly use tracks with a bit rate of at least
128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least
44.1 kHz. Lower rates can cause a noticeable deterioration in quality. This is especially the
case if you have activated a surround sound
function.
Selecting an active partition (USB mass
storage devices only)
You can select this function for USB storage
devices when the storage device is partitioned.
Up to 9 partitions (primary or logical, FAT,
FAT32, exFAT and NTFS) are supported.
Selecting an active partition
XTo select Optionsin the media menu bar:
turn and press the controller.
XSelect Select Active Partition.
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poses an increased risk of injury or even fatalinjury.
Keep SD memory cards out of the reach of
children. If an SD memory card is swallowed,
seek immediate medical attention.
!If you are no longer using the SD memory
card, you should remove it and take it out of
the vehicle. High temperatures can damage
the card.
The multimedia system supports SD memory
cards (Secure Digital), SDHC memory cards
(Secure DigitalHighCapacity) and SDXC mem-
ory cards (Secure Digital eXtendedCapacity).
Inserting an SD memory card
XInsert the SD memory card into the slot on the
control panel until it engages in place. The
side with the contacts must face downwards.
The music is played while the files are loaded in the background. If there are no supported
audio/video files, you will see a message to
this effect.
Ejecting an SD memory card
XPress the memory card.
The memory card is ejected.
XRemove the memory card.
Connecting USB devices
There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest.
XConnect the USB device with a suitable USB
port.
If the corresponding media display is visible,
the medium is played and the files are loadedin the background. Otherwise, the system
does not automatically switch to USB. If there
are no supported audio or video files, you will
see a message to this effect.
iMP3 players must support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP).
Playback options
XIn media mode, slide 6the controller.
The media menu bar is shown.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
Playing similar tracks
XTo select Play More Like This: turn and
press the controller.
Play mode
XTo select PlaybackMode: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect Normal Track Sequence.
The current track list is played in the order it
appears on the data medium.
XSelect Random Track List.
The current track list is played in random
order.
XSelect Random Medium.
All tracks on the data medium are played in
random order.
Skip to time
XTo select Skip to Time: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
XTo set the time: turn the controller
or
XSet the desired time using the number key-
pad.
Selecting an active partition
XTo select Select Active Partition: turn
and press the controller.
With the Select
ActivePartitionoption,
you can select a partition in the current USB
data medium.
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XSelect¬.
The search results are displayed.
The numbers behind the results, as shown in
the example Artists
(1/0) mean: 1 result
that contains the exact keyword searched for
and 0 results are similar.
XSelect one of the results.
Keywords that have already been searched
for are displayed in the "Search history" with- out having to enter them completely. They
can be accepted directly and displayed in the
search result.
XSelect one entry, e.g. Artists.
The tracks are listed.
iIf available, the album list and covers are
shown.
iThere is a database for iPod®and for each of
the other media sources (CD, USB, SD card).
During the search the relevant database is
accessed depending on the active media
source.
XSelect a track.
The basic display appears and playback
starts.
Bluetooth®audio mode
Connecting Bluetooth®audio devices
Prerequisites
XThe Bluetooth®function must be activated in
the multimedia system (Ypage 40).
Bluetooth
®audio mode requires a Bluetooth®-
capable audio device.
Check your Bluetooth
®audio device for the fol-
lowing (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions):
RBluetooth®audio profile
The Bluetooth®audio device must support
the A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth®audio pro-
files.
RBluetooth®visibility
Certain Bluetooth®audio devices do not just
require activation of the Bluetooth®function.
In addition, your device must be made "visi-
ble" to other devices.
RBluetooth®device name
This device name is predetermined but can
usually be changed. To make a clear selection
of the Bluetooth
®device possible, we recom-
mend that you customize the device name.
iA2DP ( Advanced Audio Distribution Profile):
Bluetooth®audio profile for audio data trans-
mission
AVRCP ( Audio Video Remote Control Profile):
Bluetooth
®audio profile for audio data play-
back.
iThe Bluetooth®device must be visible for
authorization. After authorization, the multi-
media system even finds the Bluetooth
®
device when it is not visible.
General notes
Before using your Bluetooth®audio device with
the multimedia system for the first time, you will
need to authorize it.
When you authorize a new Bluetooth
®audio
device, it is connected automatically. Connec-
tion involves first searching for a Bluetooth
®
audio device and then authorizing it.
You can authorize up to fifteen Bluetooth®devi-
ces.
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