Audio mode
Starting a DAB stations update Fig. 12
DAB station list with updating capa-
bi lity
. Fig. 13
The updating of stations is active. While the stations are being updated, the
u
nit
se
arches the dial for available ensem-
bles in the region.
The infotainment system automatically up-
dates the list of stations in the background if
DAB is not currently the active audio source
or if it is not possible to receive audio via DAB in DAB mode. If you still want to manual-
ly updat
e the channel list, do the following:
● Press the button to show the list of sta-
tion s.
● Pr e
ss the
› ››
Fig. 12
f
unction button and
a notice will be displayed on updating sta-
tions in the top row of the screen. ››› Fig. 13.
● Updating the stations may take several sec-
onds.
Durin
g the station updating the infotainment
system is muted.
Media mode
Introduction “M
edia sources” are audio sources contain-
in g audio fi
les on various different data me-
dia (e.g. CD, external MP3 player). These au-
dio files can be played by the respective data
media or by the radio input sockets.
Requirements for media sources and
audio file
s Factory-fitted CD players conform to safety
c
l
a
ss 1 according to DIN IEC 76 (CO)
6/ VDE 0837.
The unit only accepts standard 12-cm CDs.
Media sourceRequirements for playing in
the unit
Audio CDs (up
to 80 minutes).– CD Digital Audio specification.
CD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW up to max.
700 MB (mega-
bytes) in accord-
ance with ISO
9660 or Joliet file
system.
– MP3 files (.mp3) with bitrates of
between 48 and 320 kbit/s or with
variable bitrate.
– Playlists in the formats PLS and
M3U.
– Playlists no larger than 20 kB
and containing no more than 250
links.
– Max. 32 playlists on a data medi-
um.
– File names not longer than 64
characters.
– Folder structures with a maxi-
mum of 10 levels.
– Max. 120 folders and
max. 500 files on a data medium.
AUX : External au-
dio source.– 3.5-mm connector jack for the
emission of connectable audio
››› page 16. Restrictions and notes
C
ont
amin
ation, exposure to high tempera-
tures and mechanical damage may render a
data medium unusable. Please observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
Variations in the quality of data media pro-
duced by different manufacturers can lead to
problems during playback.
Please observe copyright laws.
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Audio mode
CDs recorded in UDF or Direct CD format can-
not be p
l
ayed. Under Windows Vista ®
ensure
that the correct format is selected.
The unit may be unable to read individual
tracks or the entire data medium due to the
data medium configuration or the devices
and programs used for recording. Informa-
tion about the best ways to create audio files
and data media (compression rate, ID3 tag
etc.) can be found on the Internet.
Due to the larger quantity of data, the unit
takes longer to read a data medium contain-
ing compressed audio files (MP3) than a
“normal” audio CD. Complex folder struc-
tures can also slow down the reading of a da-
ta medium.
Playlists only determine a certain playing or-
der. There are no files stored in a playlist. The
unit will not play a playlist if the files are not
stored on the data medium at the locations
referred to by the playlist (relative file paths). Playing order of files and folders
Fig. 14
Example of an MP3 CD structure. Audio files
on dat
a medi
a are often sorted
by folders and playlists to determine a
certain playing order.
Tracks, folders and playlists on a data medi-
um are each sorted by name in alphanumeric
order.
Subfolders are treated like folders and num-
bered in accordance with the sequence on
the CD.
The illustration ›››
Fig. 14 shows a typical
MP3 CD that contains tracks , folders
and subfolders . The tracks and folders on this CD are played
and disp
layed in the following order:
Tracks 1 and
2 in the CD's
root direc-
t or
y.
Tracks 3 and
4 in the fir
st folder F1 in
the CD's r
oot directory 01).
Track 5 in the fir
st subfolder F1.1 of the
f o
lder F1 (display: 02).
Track 6 in the fir
st subfolder F1.1.1 of
the s ubf
older F1.1 (display: 03).
Track 7 in the sec
ond subfolder F1.2 of
the f o
lder F1 (display: 04).
Tracks 8 and
9 in the sec
ond folder F2
(di s
play: 05).
With regard to the playing order, playlists
are treated like folders. Note
The play order can be modified by selecting
differ ent
playback modes ( MIX) ››› page 17. Change the media source
Pressing the
MEDIA unit button takes you to
the M edi
a mode.
Af
ter you switch to Media mode, the available
media sources are initially displayed in the »
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Audio mode
bottom line of the screen for several sec-
ond s.
The tr
ack that is currently playing is
highlighted.
Opening the Media selection menu manually
and selecting a media source
● In Media mode, press the MEDIA unit but-
t on t
o di
splay the selection menu for availa-
ble media.
● Select the desired media source by press-
ing its f
unction button.
● OR: Repeatedly press the MEDIA unit but-
t on a
s
often as required to switch between
the available media sources.
Function button: Media source
Audio or MP3 CD in the internal CD drive
››› page 14.
USB data medium in the USB socket
››› page 15. You will find the location of the
connection in the instruction manual of your ve-
hicle ››› Booklet Instruction manual, chap-
ter Storage tray.
SD card in the SD card slot
››› page 15.
External audio source connected to the AUX-IN
multimedia socket
››› page 16. When a media source that has already been
p
l
a
yed is selected again, playback is re-
sumed from the point at which it was stop-
ped (except: ). CD Playback
Fig. 15
CD being played from the internal CD
drive. The internal CD drive can play both audio and
MP3 CD
s.
In ser
ting a CD
● Hold the CD with the printed side facing up.
● Push the CD into the slot only to the point
where it i
s drawn in automatically.
● When the CD is inserted, playback will start
automatic
ally.
Ejecting CDs
● Press button
› ›
› Fig. 1 6 to eject the CD.
● The inserted CD will be ejected. If the CD is
not r
emo
ved within 10 seconds, it is retrac-
ted again for safety reasons.
Various Media sources can be selected and
controlled in Media mode.
● Press the MEDIA unit button.Playback of the media source last played is
r
e
s
umed. To play a CD, press the button.
T o sw
it
ch to the next or previous track, press
one of the keys on the unit or
›››
Fig. 1 1 .
K eep one of
the arr
ow buttons pressed to for-
ward or rewind playback.
While playing a CD, the following function
buttons are available on the bottom edge of
the screen. The active function buttons are
highlighted.
Function button: Meaning a)
Displaying the playback list. A track can also be
selected here directly with the
››› Fig. 1 14 ad-
just button.
To begin playing. It can also be pressed to
pause playback.
Random play
››› page 17.
To repeat a folder or track
››› page 17. The symbol indicates that the track being played is
being repeated.
a)
Valid for Media sources: CD (MP3), SD Card, USB Port and Au-
dio Bluetooth player. Note
Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations
can c au
se playback to jump.14
Audio mode
SD card playback Fig. 16
SD card slot. Folder display. Fig. 17
SD card slot. Track display. ●
Insert the SD card with the cut corner facing
up and the s ign on the l
ef
t into the SD card
slot ››› Fig. 1 2 .
● Press the MEDIA unit button.
Pl a
y
back of the media source last played is
resumed. To play an SD card, press the button.
In the f
o
l
der display, navigate with the func-
tion button and the adjust button ›››
Fig. 1 14 . Press
to access a higher fold-
er l ev
el
and turn the adjust button to select
the desired folder ››› Fig. 16.
To switch to the next or previous track, press
one of the keys on the unit or
›››
Fig. 1 1 .
K eep one of
the arr
ow buttons pressed to for-
ward or rewind playback.
While playing the SD card, the following func-
tion buttons are available on the bottom
edge of the screen. The active function but-
tons are highlighted.
Function button: Meaning
To change the main directory of the SD card.
To access a higher folder level.
To begin playing. It can also be pressed to
pause playback.
Random play
››› page 17.
To repeat a folder or track. The symbol indi-
cates that the track being played is being re-
peated ››› page 17. Eject SD card
The c
onnect
ed d
ata media must be prepared
for disconnection before it can be removed.
● Press the Infotainment button MENU to
open the m ain menu System setup
.●
Select Safely remove the source ,
then the
SD Card . After correctly ejecting
the data storage device from the system, the
function button becomes inactive (grey col-
our).
● The SD card can be ejected now.
External data storage device connec-
ted through the USB por
t Depending on the country and the unit, there
m
a
y
be one or several USB ports in the
vehicle.
The location of the USB ports depends on
the vehicle in question ››› Booklet Instruc-
tions manual, chapter Storage compartment.
Audio files on an external data medium con-
nected to the USB port can be played and
controlled via the Infotainment system.
Where this manual refers to external data
storage devices, this means USB mass stor-
age devices containing supported audio
files, such as MP3 players, iPods™ and USB
sticks.
Only compatible audio files are shown. Other
files are ignored. »
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Audio mode
●
Inter f
erence noise may be heard if the ex-
ternal audio source is powered from the 12-
volt power socket of the vehicle.
● Please read and observe the manufactur-
er's ins
truction manual for the external audio
source. Track information display
Fig. 18
Track view during MP3 playback. When an audio CD without CD text is playing,
on
ly
TRACK and the tr
ack number, corre-
sponding to the playing order on the data
medium, are displayed in the centre line of
the screen.
When playing audio files containing addition-
al track information (CD text, ID3 tag with
MP3 files), various types of track information
can be displayed ››› Fig. 18. Changing playback mode
Fig. 19
Playback modes in Media mode. Refer to the information on the playing order
of
fi
l
es and folders ››› page 13.
Selecting play modes
● Press a function button to start the corre-
sponding p
layback mode. The function but-
ton is shown highlighted.
Random play: The tracks play in random
order. Random playback remains active for
the corresponding media source until it is
closed for that source.
Repetition: The tracks from the playback
list are replayed.
● Press the function button again to t
ermi-
nate the current playback mode on the track
being played.
● Press the function button again to r
eplay
only the track being played. After pressing once again the repeat function is deactiva-
ted.
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Settings menu
Settings menu S y
s
tem and functions settings
(SETUP)
Change settings Sound settings
››› Fig. 1 7:
Volume
:
Maximum switch-on volume : Here you can set
the volume needed to turn on the unit. To set it, use
the +
and – buttons or the settings button.
Announcements
: Here you can set the volume of
the notifications from the traffic stations (TP). To set
it, use the +
and – buttons or the settings button.
Speed-dependent control
: The speed-depend-
ent volume regulation automatically increases the
volume as the vehicle speed increases ››› page 19.
AUX : Adjust the input volume of an external audio
source (AUX) to the output volume of the other audio
sources.
Balance - Fader : To adjust the distribution of the
sound.
Treble - Mid - Bass : To adjust the characteris-
tics of the sound. Displaying settings menus and changing set-
tin
g
s
● Pr
ess the SETUP unit button in Radio or Me-
di a mode.
● Sel ect
the desired setting with the settings
button and c
onfirm by pressing it slightly.
● Select the submenu with the settings but-
ton.
● Choose the de
sired setting with the set-
tings
button.
● Confirm changes by pressing the settings
button s
lightly.
● Press the SETUP or
B
A
CK unit buttons to
c lo
se the
SETUP menu.
While volume settings are being adjusted,
the currently active audio source is played at
the level of the setting as it changes.
Overview of available settings menus
The range of possible settings depends on
the country, the unit and the vehicle's equip-
ment specification.
Menu options: Submenus with repercussion
Radio :
Arrow buttons : Regulate the operation of the but-
tons with arrow and to change the station in ra-
dio mode ››› page 7.
Menu options: Submenus with repercussion
Preset list : All available stations on the selected
frequency band can be browsed with the arrow but-
tons.
Station list : The arrow buttons are used for
switching through all available radio stations one af-
ter another.
Traffic Program (TP)
: Traffic stations an-
nouncements ››› page 8
Radio text
: Radio text display
Delete presets : Deleting stored stations.
Delete all: All stored stations will be deleted.
By selecting a special memory only some stations
are deleted. Memories containing a station stand
out visibly, are identified with a frequency and have
a bin symbol at the end of the line.
Sorta)
:
Alphabetically :
Group:
FM Advanced settings :
Reg. RDSb)
: It is possible to switch off RDS-depend-
ent services for travel in areas where there is no RDS
coverage (automatic station tracking, traffic news TP)
››› page 7.
Automat. :
Fixed:18
Settings menuMenu options: Submenus with repercussion
Frequency switching (AF)
: Automatic sta-
tion tracking ››› page 7.
If the function is active, while in motion it always
changes the frequency of the set radio station,
which at that time can be set better. This happens
even if it interrupts a set regional broadcast.
If the function is deactivated, there is no frequen-
cy change. The frequency tuned is active until re-
ception is interrupted.
DAB Advanced settings :
DAB traffic announcements
: If there are
announcements of a traffic radio station available,
they are played directly in the active DAB Radio
mode. The traffic announcements of FM traffic news
stations are ignored. If this feature is deactivated or
if the current DAB set does not offer a TP service,
traffic announcements of an FM traffic radio station
are reproduced directly in the active DAB Radio
mode ››› page 8.
Other DAB alerts
: DAB announcements
(news, sport, weather, etc.) will interrupt the current
DAB radio mode.
DAB-DAB station tracking
: Automatic sta-
tion tracking in DAB radio mode. If the current DAB
station is broadcast on another channel due to a
change in location, this channel is switched to auto-
matically (factory setting).
DAB-FM Automatic switching
: Switching to
FM frequency band is allowed for automatic station
tracking ››› page 19.
Media :
Menu options: Submenus with repercussion
Mix/Repeat including subfolders
: It estab-
lishes that random play and repeat play can include
any existing subfolders. The setting only affects the
playback of MP3/WMA files.
Screen :
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
: The
screen turns off automatically if during the set time no
operation is performed. As soon as one of the buttons
on the unit, function buttons or knobs is operated, the
display becomes active and displays the last active
dialogue.
Brightness : Selecting screen brightness from Maxi-
mum brightness to Maximum darkness .
Show clock in standby mode
: When the unit
is off, the display shows the current time.
Colour : Here you can select marking colours for the
screen.
Language : Here you can set the desired language for
the user interface. Alternatively you can also let it auto-
matically select the language of the instrument cluster.
Remove safely : With this option you can safely re-
move an SD card inserted in or connected to a USB de-
vice.
Factory settings : You can reset the Radio, Media ,
Sound and System factory settings individually or all
together.
System information : Display of unit technical data.
Menu options: Submenus with repercussion
Intellectual property rights : Details of the
software used.
a) Valid only for the FM frequency band.
b) This depends on the country and unit in question.
Functional description of speed-dependent
volume adjustment (GALA)
The speed-dependent volume regulation au-
tomatically increases the volume as the vehi-
cle speed increases.
You can set the degree to which the volume
increases with speed on a scale between 1
and 7.
If a low value is set, the volume increases on-
ly slightly as the speed of the vehicle increa-
ses. At a high setting the volume increases
further. At 0 speed-dependent volume ad-
justment is switched off.
DAB-FM LINKING Function
If reception of the currently selected DAB sta-
tion is lost (e.g. no DAB available), the unit
attempts to find the station on the FM fre-
quency band and tune to it.
Automatic station tracking between frequen-
cy bands only works if the DAB station and
the FM station transmit the same station
identifier or the DAB signal indicates a corre-
sponding station on the FM frequency band. »
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Settings menu
Once the corresponding FM station has been
f ou
nd,
(FM) is displayed after the station
name. When reception for the corresponding
DAB station returns, the unit will switch back
to DAB mode after a short time.
If the reception of the selected DAB station is
lost and the station cannot be found on the
FM frequency band, the radio will be muted. 20