Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2014 Audio 20 Manual - Manual (Page 82)

Operation with the Media Interface
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you handle or operate mobile audio/video
sources when driving, you will be distracted
from the traffic conditions. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only handle or operate these mobile audio/
video sources when the vehicle is stationary.
Only operate mobile audio/video sources
using the communication equipment inte-
grated in the vehicle when traffic conditions
permit. If you are not sure that this is possible,
park the vehicle paying attention to traffic
conditions and operate the equipment when
the vehicle is stationary.
Connection options
Overview
You will find the connection sockets in the
center console stowage compartment.
Device-specific adapter cables are required
to connect external devices to the Media
Interface. These are supplied in country-spe-
cific versions with the Media Interface.
i Store individual parts in a safe place.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz connec-
tion cables.
The Media Interface allows you to connect the
following devices to Audio 20:
R iPod ®
R iPhone ®
R certain MP3 players
i iPod ® and iPhone ® are registered trade-
marks of Apple Inc., Cupertino, California,
USA.
i MP3 players that support MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) can be used. This allows
the MP3 player to be easily connected to
the Media Interface and removed after use.
Audio data is played without problem. On
some MP3 players, you have to activate the
relevant function; see the MP3 player oper-
ating instructions.
Supported devices
For further details and a list of supported
devices, please visit
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com (custom-
ers in the USA only). Then follow the instruc-
tions in the "Media Interface" section. You
can also call Mercedes-Benz Customer
Service at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (US), or Customer Rela-
tions at 1-800-387-0100 (Canada).
Connecting an external device
i At extreme temperatures, e.g. direct sun-
light, external devices cannot be guaran-
teed to function correctly. Mercedes-Benz
accepts no liability for damage to external
devices. Do not leave external devices in
the vehicle.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device. Please consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for fur-
ther information.
USB hubs (devices with several USB connec-
tions) are not supported.
: Socket for 3.5 mm jack plug, e.g. for MP3
players
; iPod ® plug, to connect an iPod ®
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Operation with the Media Interface
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