2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 159

Controls in detail Audio system If you insert thicker discs, e. g. ones that have data on both sides (one side with DVD data, the other side with audio data), they cannot be ejected and will damage the drive. Do not use CDs with a diameter of 8 cm, not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to play CDs with a diameter of 8 cm or playing such CDs with an adapter may cause damage to the CD drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Use only round discs with a diameter of 12 cm. Should excessively high or low temperatures occur while in CD changer mode, CD ERROR will appear in the display, and the CD will be muted until the temperature has reached an acceptable level for the system to continue operation. The single CD player play audio CDs, the CD changer can play audio CDs as well as CDs with MP3 files. Tips on handling CDs RHandle CDs carefully to prevent interference during playback. RAvoid RDo not write on CDs or apply any labels or other material to them. CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Never wipe the CD in a circular motion; instead, wipe it in a straight line starting in the center and moving outward. Do not use solvents, anti-static sprays, etc. for cleaning. the CD in its case after use. CDs from heat and direct sunlight. RClean sound quality, or it may not be able to play them at all. Problems may be encountered during playback of user-written CDs with a storage capacity of more than 700 MB. These CDs do not meet valid standards as of this printing. Compatible MP3 data carriers The CD changer can read the following data carriers in MP3 mode: RCD-DA RCD-R RCD-RW RReplace RProtect MP3 notes The CD changer can play audio CDs as well as CDs with MP3 files. Information on MP3 data carriers scratches, fingerprints and dust on the CDs. i CD media, CD burning software and CD writers are available in great variety. Due to this variety, it cannot be guaranteed that the CD changer will be able to play every user-written CD. The burning process can lead to data errors and aging of the medium may result in data loss. Therefore, the CD changer may be restricted in its ability to play MP3 data carriers; it may play them with reduced Compatible file systems and compression methods Use Romeo or Joliet. Depending on file format used, up to 128 characters are possible. The following compression methods are compatible: RMP3 RWMA RWAV Z 157