Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2015 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 154)

Supported Data Formats (USB devices)
The following data types are supported:
R MP3: CBR, VBR (up to 320kbit/s)
R WMA: CBR, VBR (up to 320kbit/s)
In order to display the metadata during
playback, ID3 tags (version 1.x, 2.3, 2.4) and
WMA tags in ASCII and UTF16 coding are
supported.
Notes on USB Devices
R In order to keep the initialisation time short,
do not store data other than music files on
the USB device.
R Up to eight directory levels with up to 1,000
tracks are supported.
R Do not use a USB extension cable or
adapter. These may impair functionality.
R Playlists are searched for in the
background on the USB device and, if
available, are offered beside folders in a
separate category.
R You can only use USB devices formatted
with the file system format FAT (File
Allocation Table).
i Files protected with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) are not supported by the
Media Interface.
Connecting External Devices
You will find the connection sockets in the
glove compartment.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. Please consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center for further information.
i Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle, as functionality cannot be
guaranteed above certain temperatures
(such as inside a vehicle in direct sunlight).
Mercedes-Benz does not take
responsibility for any damage to external
devices.
1 Connection socket for 1/8inch jack plug,
for MP3 players, for example.
2 iPod ® plug for connecting an iPod ®
3 USB socket for connecting a USB device
4 Example device: iPod ®
X Connect the external device using
appropriate connection 1, 2 or 3.
Never connect more than one device at a
time. You will otherwise not be able to play
back from the external device.
COMAND activates the device.
If you remove a device, the No Device
Connected message appears.
i The connected iPod ® or USB device
should not be operated with a remote
control (such as a Bluetooth remote
control) while it is being operated with
Media Interface, as this could cause
unforeseen technical difficulties.
i The initialisation period may be extended
if you connect an iPod ® or USB device
which has a fully discharged battery.
i Error messages appear while the device
is being activated if:
R you have connected two devices at the
same time
R COMAND does not support the device
connected
R the device connected consumes too
much power
R the Media Interface connection is
defective
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Audio