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The tracks on the stored audio CDs can also be
found and played using other media search
functions (
Ypage 157).
Deleting stored audio CDs
If music is being played from the saved audio
CDs, the function for deleting audio CDs is avail-
able.
XIn media mode, slide6the controller.
The media menu bar appears.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select DeleteStoredAudioCDs: press
the controller.
A selection list for the stored audio CDs is
displayed.
XTo select the desired audio CD: turn and press
the controller.
The audio CD is deleted.
Media search
General notes
The multimedia system plays back files from the following data media:
RDisc (CD/DVD)
RMemory card
RUSB storage device
RApple®devices (folder, year and photos are
not available)
The categories are shown according to the data
available, whereby a database is created for
iPod
®and for all the other media sources (CD,
USB, SD card) respectively. During the search
the relevant database is accessed depending on
the active media source.
Starting the media search
XIn Media mode, slide 6the controller.
The media menu bar appears.
XTo select Search: turn and press the control-
ler.
The category list appears.
Category list
XIn Media mode, slide 6the controller.
The media menu bar is shown.
XTo select Search: turn and press the control-
ler.
The category list is shown.
Depending on the connected media sources and
files, the following categories are listed:
RCurrent Tracklist
RFolder
RSelect By Cover
RKeyword Search
RPlaylists
RArtists
RAlbums
RTracks
RGenres
RYear
RComposers
RStored Audio CDs
RVideos
RPhotos
iThe categories are available as soon as the
entire media content has been read and ana-
lyzed.
If the same device is reconnected with
unchanged media content, these categories
are available more quickly.
When connecting Apple
®devices, the cate-
gories “Folder”, “Year” and “Photos” are not
available.
Searching by current track list
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XTo selectCurrent Tracklistin the cate-
gory list: turn and press the controller.
The selection list appears.
XSelect the required track.
Searching by folder
Playable files can be searched for in the active
data medium's directories.
XTo select Folderin the category list: turn and
press the controller.
The folder list appears.
XSelect the required folder.
Either the desired track list appears or con-
tinue searching in the folder directory until
the desired track list has been found.
XSelect the required track.
Selecting by cover
XTo select Select By Coverin the category
list: turn and press the controller.
A menu with cover views appears.
XSelect the required cover.
The track list appears.
XSelect the required track.
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.
Searching by genre
XTo select Genresin the category list: turn and
press the controller.
The multimedia system searches in all media
sources. A selection list with Genres
and
media sources appears.
XSelect the desired Genres.
A selection list with music tracks from the
selected genre appears.
XSelect a music track.
The track is played. The basic menu for the
active media source is shown.
XTo exit the selection list: press the %but-
ton.
iThe list is closed automatically once a selec-
tion has been made.
Keyword search
XTo select Keyword Searchin the category
list: turn and press the controller.
The input field appears.
XTo select the required characters: turn and
press the controller for each one (Ypage 28).
Entering just part of the name of a track or
artist is enough. The search result then dis-
plays the entire text.
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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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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 Blue-
tooth
®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 Track List, you will
see a corresponding message in the display or
selection window.
Increasing the volume in the multime-
dia system
XTo select Options: slide6and press the
controller.
XTo select Volume: turn and press the control-
ler.
A menu appears. The #dot indicates the cur-
rent setting.
XSelect StandardorBoost.
Information on sound settings (
Ypage 172).
Operation with the Media Interface
General notes
Media Interface is a universal interface for the
connection of mobile audio and video devices.
Media Interface in the multimedia system has
two USB connections.
The USB connection sockets are located in the
stowage compartment under the armrest.
Media Interface basic display
:Main function bar
;Display for the active data medium
=Media menu bar
?Title display in the media list
ACurrent track and number in the track list
BNumerical time display
CGraphic time display
DAdditional display area with cover view
Switching to Media Interface
XConnect a data medium to USB socket 1 or
USB socket 2 (Ypage 154).
XSelect the basic menu for Media Interface 1 or
Media Interface 2 (Ypage 150).
If playable media files are found, they will be
played by the multimedia system.
If you remove a device, the No Device Con‐
nectedmessage appears.
Supported devices
The following data media can be connected to
the multimedia system via Media Interface:
RiPod®
RiPhone®
RiPad®
RMP3
RUSB devices
iIt is not possible to run two Apple®devices
simultaneously.
iiPod®, iPhone®and iPad®are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc., Cupertino, Califor-
nia, USA.
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Operating the DVD's own menu with the
DVD overlay menu
XIn full-screen mode, press the controller
The DVD overlay menu is shown.
It is possible to navigate within the DVD's owncontrol menu using the arrows in the upper
bar of the DVD overlay menu.
XTo select the XZ¬Yarrow to navigate in the
DVD's own menu: turn the controller.
The active arrow is highlighted.
XTo select the arrow: press the controller.
The next menu entry in the direction of the
arrow is highlighted.
XTo select OKfrom the DVD overlay menu: turn
and press the controller.
The selected DVD scene is played.
XTo hide the DVD overlay menu : select&
using the controller.
XPress the controller.
The DVD overlay menu is hidden.
If there are functions, such as Display camera
perspectives on the DVD, these are shown in
the DVD overlay menu.
XTo call up Display camera perspectives: turn
and press the controller
Stop function
XIn full-screen mode, press the controller
The DVD overlay menu is shown.
XInterrupting playback
To select Éin the menu of the DVD overlay
menu: turn and press the controller.
The Ë display changes to Ì. The video
image is hidden.
XTo continue playback: selectÌ.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
XTo stop playback: selectÉagain while
playback is interrupted.
XTo start playback again: selectÌ.
Playback restarts from the beginning.
Pause function
XIn full-screen mode, press the controller
The DVD overlay menu is shown.
XPausing playback
To select Ë: turn and press the controller.
The Ë display changes to Ì.
XTo continue playback: selectÌ.
Selecting a scene/chapter
If the film is divided into scenes and chapters,
you can select these directly while the film is
running or you can skip progressively through
them. This is not possible at certain points for
some DVDs (e.g. during the opening credits).
It may also be possible to select the scene and
chapter from the functions stored on the DVD.
XTo skip forwards or back: in the video menu,
turn the controller.
or
XPress the EorF button.
The next or previous scene in the film is skip-
ped to.
Picture viewer
General notes
If pictures are stored on a connected medium
(except on Apple®devices), you can view these
on the multimedia system.
The following data media and picture formats
are supported:
RData media: CD, DVD, USB devices, SD
memory cards
RPicture formats: jpeg, jpg, bmp, png
The maximum image resolution is 20 megapix-
els for jpeg, jpg and 1.5 megapixels for bmp,
png.
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XTo adjust the balance: slide8or9 the
controller.
XTo adjust the fader: slide 6or5 the con-
troller.
XTo return to the basic menu: press the %
button briefly.
Harman/kardon®Logic 7®surround
sound system
General notes
The harman/kardon®Logic7®surround sound
system is available for all functions in the radio
and media modes.
The harman/kardon
®Logic7®surround sound
system is available for the following operating
modes:
RRadio (FM only)
RSatellite radio
RAudio CD
RMP3 (including SD memory card and USB
storage device)
RMedia Interface
RBluetooth®audio mode
RVideo DVD (PCM, DTS®and Dolby®Digital
audio formats)
iFor the best sound, CD or WAV CD format is
recommended. For data-reduced media, AAC
with a data rate of 320 kbit/s is recommen-
ded.
Discs which support the audio formats men-
tioned have the following logos:
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.
Calling up the sound menu
You can make various sound settings for the
different audio and video sources. It is possible
to set more bass for radio mode than for CD
audio mode, for example. The respective sound
menu is called up from the menu of the desired
mode.
XSwitch to radio mode (Ypage 140).
or
XSwitch to media mode (Ypage 149).
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select à: turn and press the controller.
The menu appears with the last setting
accessed, e.g. Balance/Fader
.
Overview of harman/kardon
®Logic7®surround
sound system
FunctionOptions
EqualizerSets treble, mid-
range and bass
Balance/faderAdjusts the volume:
right/left and
front/rear
Logic 7Optimizes the sound
playback
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XTo exit the menu:press the=or;
button.
Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of the
DVD. It may also be possible to access the set-
tings from the DVD menu.
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XSelect DVD-Videoand press the 9button on
the remote control to confirm.
XSelect DVDFunctionsand press the 9but-
ton to confirm.
XSelect SubtitlesorCamera Angleand
press the 9button to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The #dot indicates the current set-
ting.
XSelect a setting using the 9:buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
XTo exit the menu: press the=or;
button.
Interactive content
DVDs can also contain interactive content (e.g.
a video game). In a video game, you may be able to influence events, for example, by selecting
and triggering actions. The type and number of
actions depend on the DVD.
XSelect an action using the
9;:= buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry, Select
, is
highlighted.
XPress the 9button.
Active COMAND media source mode
Overview
You can transfer a media source selected in
COMAND to the Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem. If you switch the media source in COMAND,
this will not be transferred to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System. You can transfer these media sources to the
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
RRadio
RCD or MP3 mode (CD, SD card, USB)
RMedia Interface
RVideo DVD mode
Observe the sequence described below when
playing a COMAND media source on the Rear
Seat Entertainment System.
1. Activating the function in COMAND
XSwitch on the radio (Ypage 140).
XSwitch CD or MP3 mode on (CD, SD card,
USB) (Ypage 149).
XSwitch on the media interface (Ypage 164).
2. Transferring the active COMAND
media to the Rear Seat Entertainment
System
XTo select the Optionsmenu, turn and press
the controller.
XTo select Active Aud./Vid. Source forRear, turn the controller.
The #dot indicates that the function is acti-
vated.
XTo deactivate the function: selectRear
Off (Radio)orRear Off (Media).
The #dot indicates that the function is deac-
tivated.
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