2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class MAYBACH audio

iVideo files from Apple®devices cannot be
played using the USB port.
Selecting a music file
Selecting with the controller
XTo display the current track list: press the
controller in the basic display.
XSelect Current Tracklist.
The track list for the active data medium
appears.
XTo select a track: turn the controller and press
to confirm.
XTo skip forward or back to a track: turn the
controller in the basic display.
The selected track is played.
Selecting with fast forward/rewind
XWith the media source active in the basic dis- play, slide 1the controller and hold it
until the desired position has been reached.
Searching for a track
Selecting Search using media menu bar
XTo switch to the menu bar: slide 6the con-
troller.
XTo select Search: turn and press the control-
ler.
The category list appears.
Overview
The following categories are listed:
RCurrent Tracklist
RFolder
RSelect By Cover
RKeyword Search
RPlaylists
RArtists
RAlbums
RTrack
RGenres
RYear
RComposers
RVideos
RPhotos
RPodcasts
RAudiobooks
iThe functions 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 functions
are available more quickly.
The audio books and podcasts categories are
only available for Apple
®devices.
When connecting Apple®devices, the cate-
gories “Folder”, “Year” and “Photos” are not
available.
XTo select a category, e.g. Current Track‐list: turn and press the controller.
The selection list appears.
XSelect the required track.
Searching for tracks via keywords
XTo select Keyword Searchin the category
list: turn and press the controller.
XEnter and confirm the characters of the
desired search using the controller
(
Ypage 174).
Search results are sorted according to the
available categories, displayed and can then
be selected.
Selecting the playback option
XIn media mode, slide 6the controller.
The media menu bar is shown.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select the desired playback option: turn
and press the controller.
Additional information on playback options
(
Ypage 170).
Selecting video settings
If playable video files are found, they will be
played by the multimedia system.
XTo switch on full-screen mode: press the con-
troller in the basic display.
XTo show the video menu: slide 6the con-
troller in full-screen mode.
The Media Interface menu bar appears.
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XTo selectOptions: turn and press the con-
troller.
XSelect Video Settings.
XChange the settings (Ypage 189).
Audio AUX mode
Notes on audio AUX mode
External audio sources may have different vol-
umes, which can mean that system messages
such as traffic announcements and navigation
system announcements are much louder. If nec-
essary, deactivate the system messages or
adjust their volume manually.
AUX also provides the option of connecting a
Media Player to the multimedia system.
To connect an external audio source to the audio
AUX, you will require an audio AUX cable.
iYou will find further information online at
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connec t.
Or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (for the USA) or Customer
Relations at 1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Switching to audio AUX mode
XConnect an external audio source.
The AUX port is located in the stowage com-
partment in the center console.
The audio AUX is not selected automatically.
XPress the Õbutton.
The menu for the last accessed media source
appears.
XTo select Media: slide5and press the con-
troller.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XTo select Aux: turn and press the controller.
The medium is played if the audio source is
switched on and playback is activated.
iPlease 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 control-
ler.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears. You can set Mono/Stereo
or
Volume.
Selecting Mono or Stereo
XTo select Mono/Stereo: turn and press the
controller.
A menu appears.
XSelect MonoorStereo.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Selecting volume settings
XTo select Volume: turn and press the control-
ler.
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.
iA 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
Notes on video AUX mode
External video sources may have different vol-
umes, which can mean that system messages
such as traffic announcements and navigation
system announcements are much louder. If nec-
essary, deactivate the system messages or
adjust their volume manually.
Video AUX is another option for playing videos
via the multimedia system.
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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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 video AUX port is located in the stowage
compartment in the center console.
The video AUX is not selected automatically.
XPress theÕbutton.
The last media source you have set is dis-
played.
XTo select Media: slide5and press the con-
troller.
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
6 and press the controller.
The Source
TypeSelectionmenu appears.
XTo select Video: turn and press the controller.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
If the video source is connected and playback
selected, the image from the external video
source will appear if Video
is selected.
Please see the manufacturer's operating
instructions for how to operate the external
video source.
Information about sound settings
(
Ypage 193)
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 con-
troller.
XTo select Options: turn and press the con-
troller.
A menu appears. You can set Video Set‐
tings,Mono/Stereoand Volume.
Selecting video settings
XSelect Video Settings.
XSelect the preferred screen format, such as
16:9.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
The screen format is adjusted.
If the Automatic Daylight Adjustment
andDynamic Image Enhancementªfunc-
tions are deactivated, the following settings
can be made manually:
RBright.
RContrast
RColor
Selecting mono/stereo:
XTo select Mono/Stereo: turn and press the
controller.
XSelect MonoorStereo.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
Selecting volume settings
XSelect Volume.
XSelectStandardorBoost.
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.
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Video DVD 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.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers a
distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every
se cond.
General notes
Notes on discs
!Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs.
They could peel off and damage the drive.
The drive is designed to receive EN 60908 standard discs. Therefore, you can
only use discs with a maximum thickness of
1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that con-
tain data on both sides (DVD on one side and
audio data on the other), they cannot be ejec-
ted and can damage the drive.
Do not use discs with an 8 cm diameter, even
when using an adapter. Only use round discs
with a 12 cm diameter.
The variety of data media, writers and writing
software means that the multimedia system
may not be able to play discs that you have cop-
ied yourself.
DVD playback conditions
The multimedia system can play back video
DVDs produced according to the following
standards:
RRegion code 1 or region code 0 (no region
code)
RPAL or NTSC standard
You will generally find the relevant details either
on the DVD itself or on the DVD case.
With DVDs that do not meet the standard
requirements, you may encounter playback
problems.
iObserve the following notes:
RIt is also possible to play video DVDs with a
different region code, provided that they
are produced in accordance with the PAL or
NTSC standard. If you insert a video DVD
with a different region code, a message to
this effect appears.
RThe multimedia system is set to region
code 1 at the factory. This setting can be
changed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The region code can be changed up
to five times.
RIf a DVD cannot be played back according
to national color transfer methods (PAL or
NTSC standards), problems with the image,
sound or playback may occur.
Control options
There are four control menus available in video
DVD mode.
Most DVDs have their own control menu. The
DVD is operated directly using the controller or
DVD functions.
Control menu and
functionOperation
RDVD's control
menu
Selection of title,
scene, language,
subtitles ...Operation with the
controller
ROptionsmenu
Selection of bright-
ness, contrast,
color, formatOperation using the
Optionsmenu bar,
video settings
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Your multimediasystem equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment of your multi-
media system, as available at the time of going
to press. Country-specifi cdifferences are pos-
sible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems andfunc-
tions.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshop s in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Sound settings
Calls up th e sound menu
You can select various sound setting s while in
radio mode or another media mode. It is possi-
ble to set more bass fo r radio mode than for
audio CD mode, for example. The respective
sound men u can be called up from the menu bar
of the desired mode.
XSwitch to radio mode (Ypage 154).
or
XSwitch to media mode (Ypage 164).
XTo switch to th e menu bar: slide 6thecon-
troller.
XTo select à:turn an dpress th econtroller.
The menu appears with thelast setting
accessed, e.g. Balance/Fade r
.
Sound men u overview
FunctionOptions
EqualizerSets treble, mid-
range and bass
Balance/faderMoves thesound
focus : right/left and
front/rear
Changing loud-
speaker sourceOutputsaseat-based
media source on to
th eentire sound sys-
te m
Setting treble, mid-range and bass
XCall up the sound menu(Ypage 193).
XTurnthe controller until Equalizeris brought
to th efront.
XTo activate rotary menus fo r treble, mid-range
and base: slide 6thecontroller.
XTo switch between the rotary menus: slide
8 or9 thecontroller.
XTo make the desired Equalize rsettings: turn
th econtroller.
Rotary menus show the set values.
XTo return to th e menu: slide5thecontrol-
ler.
XTo return to th e basicmenu: press th e%
button briefly.
Adjusting th e balance/fader
Balance moves th efocus of th e sound between
left and right.
Fader moves th efocus of th e sound between
fron t and rear.
XCall up the sound menu(Ypage 193).
XTurnthe controller until Balance/Faderis
brought to th efront and then slide 6the
controller.
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XTo activate the menu for balance and fader:
press the controller.
XTo adjust the balance focus: slide8or
9 the controller.
XTo adjust the fader focus: slide 6or5 the
controller.
An image shows the sound focus set.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button.
Changing loudspeaker source
Select Sound Sourcespecifies which seat-
based media source shall be output on the
speaker system.
Example: a media source is being listened to
using headphones in the left-hand rear seat.
Rear
Leftmust be selected in SelectSoundSourceif the same media source is to be lis-
tened to using the sound system.
If the loudspeaker source is set to a seat where
no playback is activated, nothing can be heard
on the vehicle loudspeaker.
XCall up the sound menu (Ypage 193).
XTurn the controller until Select SoundSourceis brought to the front.
XTo activate the rotary menu for the speaker
source: slide6the controller.
XTo set the desired speaker source: turn the
controller.
The segment, text and image show the selec-
ted setting.
XTo return to the menu: slide 5the control-
ler.
XTo return to the basic menu: press the %
button briefly.
Burmester®surround sound system
General notes
The Burmester®surround sound system is avail-
able for all functions in the radio and media
modes.
The Burmester
®surround sound system has a
total output of 590 watts and is equipped with
13 loudspeakers.
For the best sound, we recommend that the
Automatic Volume Adjustment
function is
deactivated (Ypage 46). For further information
on automatic volume adjustment, see
(
Ypage 46).
If using Bluetooth®audio mode, we recommend
you select the Boostsetting (Ypage 181).
Calling up the sound menu
You can select different sound settings in radio
mode and other media modes. It is possible to
set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD
mode, for example. The respective sound menu
can be called up from the menu bar of the
desired mode.
XSwitch to radio mode (Ypage 154).
or
XSwitch to media mode (Ypage 164).
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 Burmester
®surround sound sys-
tem
FunctionOptions
EqualizerSets treble, mid-
range and bass
Balance/faderMoves the sound
focus: right/left and
front/rear
Changing loud-
speaker sourceOutputs a seat-based
media source on to
the entire sound sys-
tem
SurroundOptimizes sound
playback for all seats
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Setting surround sound
The setting optimizes the sound playback for the
selected seat position.
Switching on/off
XCall up the sound menu (Ypage 194).
XTurn the controller untilSurroundis in the
center.
XSlide 6the controller.
The left-hand rotary menu to switch surround
sound on and off is activated.
XTo switch on Surround: turn the controller.
Setting the focus
XSlide 9the controller.
The right-hand rotary menu is activated.
XTo set Front,Rearor All Seats: turn the
controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
iThe focus can be set regardless of whether
or not surround sound is activated.
XTo exit the menu: press the %button.
Burmester®high-end 3D surround
sound system
General notes
The Burmester®high-end 3D surround sound
system is available for all functions in the radio
and media modes.
For the best sound, we recommend that the
Automatic Volume Adjustment
function is
deactivated (Ypage 46). For further information
on automatic volume adjustment, see
(
Ypage 46).
If using Bluetooth®audio mode, we recommend
you select the Boostsetting (Ypage 181).
Calling up the sound menu
You can select different sound settings in radio
mode and other media modes. It is possible to
set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD
mode, for example. The respective sound menu
can be called up from the menu bar of the
desired mode.
XSwitch to radio mode (Ypage 154).
or
XSwitch to media mode (Ypage 164).
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. Sound Profile
.
Overview of Burmester
®high-end 3D surround
sound system
FunctionOptions
EqualizerSets treble, mid-
range and bass
Balance/faderMoves the sound
focus: left/right and
front/rear
Changing loud-
speaker sourceOutputs a seat-based
media source on to
the entire sound sys-
tem
VIP & BAL selectionOptimizes sound
playback for individ-
ual seats
Sound profileFive defined sound
settings: Pure/
Easy Listening/
Live/Sur‐round/3D-Sound
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VIP & BAL selection
TheVIP&BALSelectionsetting can be used
to select sound optimization for a specific seat,
e.g. Rear Left
.
XCall up the sound menu (Ypage 196).
XTurn the controller until VIP & BAL Selec‐tionis in the center.
XTo activate the left-hand rotary menu to
switchVIP & BAL Selectionon and off:
slide 6the controller.
XTo activate VIP & BAL Selection: turn the
controller until Onis active.
XTo activate the right-hand rotary menu: slide
9the controller.
XTo set the desired VIP & BAL Selection:
turn the controller.
The segment, text and image show the selec-
ted setting, e.g. for Rear Left
.
XTo return to the menu: slide 5the control-
ler.
XTo return to the basic menu: press the %
button briefly.
Setting the sound profile
With the SoundProfilesetting, you can select
between five defined sound settings.
Sound profile for
high-end 3D sound
systemDescription
PureAudiophile audio
playback without
additional effects
Easy ListeningSubtly mellowed
acoustics for laid-
back listening over
long periods
Sound profile for
high-end 3D sound
systemDescription
LiveSpectacular sound
settings with live-per-
formance character-
istics
SurroundEnhanced surround
sound for mono and
stereo recordings
3D-SoundThree-dimensional
listening experience
XCall up the sound menu (Ypage 196).
XTurn the controller until Sound Profileis in
the center.
XSlide 6the controller.
The rotary menu to select the sound profile is
activated.
XTo select SoundProfile: turn the controller
until the desired sound profile is activated.
XTo return to the menu: slide 5the control-
ler.
XTo return to the basic menu: press the %
button briefly.
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