Mercedes-Benz COMAND MY08, Operator'S Manual

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Audio
CD changer* operation
Permissible bit and scan rates
Fixed and variable bit rates up to 320 kbps
are permissible.
The permissible scan rates can be found in
the table below.
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Tips on copyright
Please also refer to the tips on copyright
(
page 57).
Playing MP3 CDs
The CD changer can play MP3 CDs as well
as audio CDs. All the CD changer functions
listed below also apply to the playing of
MP3 CDs.
When playing MP3 CDs, only the first 99
tracks will be played back in successive or-
der. After that, playback will begin with
track 1of the MP3 CD if
Repeat CD is select-
ed ( page 74). Folder selection is not pos-
sible.
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In everyday speech, the MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3 format has been replaced by
the designation “MP3”.
File format Scan rate
MPEG1
Audio Layer 3
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
MPEG2
Audio Layer 3
16 kHz, 22.5 kHz,
24 kHz
MPEG2.5
Audio Layer 3
8 kHz, 11.025 kHz,
12 kHz
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It is recommended to use MP3 tracks
with a bit rate of128 kbps or higher and
with a scan rate of 44.1 kHz or higher.
Lower rates may impair quality. This is
particularly true if the sound function
LOGIC7 Surround has been activated.
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Depending on the complexity of the di-
rectory structure, playback of the first
track may in some cases be delayed.
Loading CDs
Warning
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In order to avoid distraction which could
lead to an accident, the driver should insert
CDs with the vehicle at a standstill and oper-
ate the audio system only when road, weath-
er and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 14 m) every second.