2011 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 219

Audio Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC does not take responsibility for any 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. 217 i Connecting a fully discharged iPod® or MP3 player can result in an extended initialization period. Error messages appear while the device is being activated if: RCOMAND does not support the device connected. Rtwo devices are connected. Rthe connected device consumes too much power. Rthe Media Interface connection is faulty. Switching on Media Interface mode : Four-pin socket for ⅛ inch stereo jack, e.g. for MP3 players (audio and video) ; iPod® plug, to connect an iPod® = USB socket, to connect USB devices ? Example of device, iPod® X Connect the external device with suitable socket :, ; or =. COMAND activates the device. General notes In extreme cases, starting up individual functions can take up to several minutes - this depends on the external device and its content (e.g. video podcasts). Only use the original programs to populate an iPod or MP3 player. Otherwise, some or all functions may not be available. Option 1 X Connect an external device (Y page 216). COMAND activates the device. The basic display then appears if there are playable files stored on the medium. or X Select Audio in the main function bar by sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm. If you had previously selected Media Interface mode, this will now be activated. If another audio source is switched on, you can now switch to Media Interface in the audio menu. 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), as this may produce unpredictable results. Z COMAND i Where necessary, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.