Mercedes-Benz C-Coupe 2012 COMAND Manual - Manual (Page 180)

Media Interface mode
Connection options
Overview
The connection sockets are located in the
stowage compartment in the center console.
Device-specific adapter cables, included with
the Media Interface, are required to connect
external devices to the Media Interface.
i Store individual parts in a safe place.
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz
connection cables.
You can connect the following data media to
COMAND via the Media Interface:
R iPod ®
R certain MP3 players
i iPod ® is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc., Cupertino, California, USA.
Supported devices
For details and a list of supported devices,
visit http://www.mbusa-mobile.com.
Alternatively, call the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(for USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Connecting an external device
i Do not leave external devices in the
vehicle, as their correct function cannot be
guaranteed if they are subjected to
extreme temperatures, e.g. from exposure
to direct sunlight or very low outside
temperatures (see the operating
instructions of the respective device).
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC accepts no
liability for 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 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 message
appears.
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) or directly
on the device itself as this may cause
unforeseen technical difficulties.
i Connecting a fully discharged iPod ® or
MP3 player can result in an extended
initialization period.
Malfunction messages appear while the
device is being activated if:
R COMAND does not support the device
connected ( External Device
Unavailable message).
R the connected device consumes too much
power.
R the Media Interface connection is faulty.
R a mass storage device (e.g. USB stick or
USB hard disk) is connected to the Media
Interface ( Please Connect The Device
To The Other USB Port message).
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Media Interface mode
Audio