Mercedes-Benz 2011 CL-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC does not take
responsibility for any damage to external
devices.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
:
Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
;
iPod
®
plug, to connect an iPod
®
=
USB socket, to connect USB devices
?
Example of device, iPod
®
X
Connect the external device with suitable
socket
:
,
;
or
=
.
COMAND activates the device.
If you remove a device, the
No device
connected
message appears.
i A connected iPod
®
or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth
®
remote control), as this
may produce unpredictable results.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod
®
or
MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Error messages appear while the device is
being activated if:
R
COMAND does not support the device
connected.
R
two devices are connected.
R
the connected device consumes too much
power.
R
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
i Where necessary, consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Switching on Media Interface mode
General notes
In extreme cases, starting up individual
functions can take up to several minutes –
this depends on the external device and its
content (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original programs to populate an
iPod or MP3 player. Otherwise, some or all
functions may not be available.
Option 1
X
Connect an external device (
Y
page 216).
COMAND activates the device. The basic
display then appears if there are playable
files stored on the medium.
or
X
Select
Audio
in the main function bar by
sliding
ZV
and turning
cVd
the COMAND
controller and press
W
to confirm.
If you had previously selected Media
Interface mode, this will now be activated.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to Media Interface in the
audio menu.
Audio
217
COMAND
Z