Operation Manual

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Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack,
e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video)
;
iPod
®
plug for connecting an iPod
®
=
USB socket for connecting an MP3 player
?
Example of device: iPod
®
X
Connect the external device with suitable
socket :, ; or =.
COMAND activates the device, a display
appears (when connecting an iPod
®
plug or
USB socket).
If you remove a device, the No
Device Con‐
nected message appears.
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A connected iPod
®
or MP3 player should
not be simultaneously operated via the
Media Interface and the remote control
(e.g. Bluetooth
®
remote control) or directly
via the device itself. This may cause unfore-
seen technical difficulties.
Applications (Apps) that are activated on
the connected device may lead to malfunc-
tions.
i
Connecting a fully discharged iPod
®
or
MP3 player can result in an extended initi-
alization period.
Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
R
the connected device is not supported
(External Device Unavailable
mes-
sage).
R
the connected device consumes too much
power.
R
the Media Interface connection is faulty.
R
a mass storage device (e.g. a USB memory
stick or USB hard drive) is connected to the
Media Interface.
In this case the Please connect the
device to the other USB port mes-
sage appears.
i
The separate USB connection ensures
quick access and expanded media content
options.
i
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center if you have further questions.
Disconnecting an iPod
®
X
Press the release catch on iPod
®
plug ;
and pull the iPod
®
cable from the iPod
®
,
see the separate cable kit instructions.
Switching to Media Interface mode
General notes
In extreme cases, starting up individual func-
tions can take up to several minutes – this
depends on the external device and its con-
tent (e.g. video podcasts).
Only use the original software to save files on
iPods
®
or MP3 players. Otherwise, some or all
functions may not be available.
Switching on automatically
X
Connect an external device (Y page 467).
COMAND activates the device (if connec-
ted via the iPod
®
connector or USB socket).
The basic display then appears.
Switching on using the DISC button
The external device is connected to the Media
Interface.
X
Press the h button one or more times.
By pressing the DISC button repeatedly, you
can switch modes in the following order:
R
CD/MP3 (disc)
R
Memory card mode
R
MUSIC REGISTER
468
Audio
COMAND