2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 204

202 Media Interface i Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. Proper function of the device could be impaired due to excessive temperatures, for example when exposing to direct sunlight or when the outside temperature is extremely low. MercedesBenz does not assume liability for damage to external devices. i Error messages appear while activating a device when RCOMAND does not support the connected device Rthe power consumption of the connected device is too high Rthe media interface is malfunctioning Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if required. Notes on operating a device via the AUX socket G Warning! Due to the different volumes of the external audio sources, system messages of the vehicle may be much louder. You may need to disable these system messages or adjust the volume of these messages manually. Control systems : 3.5 mm stereo jack AUX cable (4-pin) for connecting external devices via AUX port, e.g. MP3 players (audio and video) ; iPod® cable = USB cable for supported USB devices (optional) ? Example device: iPod® X Connect the audio device to the media interface in the glove box using the required cable :, ;, or = while the vehicle is standing still. COMAND activates the device29. When you disconnect a device, the message No device connected. appears. i The volume of external audio sources is extremely variable. It is possible that a device connected as an external audio source will sound quieter or louder in the vehicle or that the usual maximum volume cannot be achieved. On certain devices the volume can be set separately. In this case, start at a moderate volume and increase it slowly. In this way, you can determine whether the system is capable of playback without distortion, even at high volume. Switching to media interface operation i Starting individual function may take several minutes, depending on the external device and the content of the medium, for example video podcasts. Do not use software other than the genuine software for uploading your iPod® or MP3 player. Otherwise some or all functions may not be available. i Do not operate iPods® or MP3 players via a remote control, for example Bluetooth® remote control, while operating the respective device via the media interface. This could cause unpredictable interactions. Connecting a completely discharged iPod® or MP3 player can increase the initialization time. 29 Does not apply to AUX devices.