Media Interface Plus
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Issued by Mercedes- Benz Accessories GmbH, Stuttgart · A Daimler AG Company. The manufacturer reserves the right to change technical details from those shown in data and illustrations contained in these Operating Instructions.
Contents Explanation of Symbols ............................. 3 Operating Safety ......................................... 3 General Notes ............................................... 4 Set Up and Overview .................................. Connecting the Media Interface Plus ............ Authorizing the Media Interface Plus ............ Functions Overview ...................................... 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 8 Transferring the Phonebook ...................
Media Interface Plus Explanation of Symbols Operating safety GWarning! GWarning! Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Always pay attention to the traffic conditions. Only use the Media Interface Plus or the respective connected/authorized end device (e.g. mobile phone, iPod®, media player) when the traffic situation allows this.
Media Interface Plus General Notes Do not open the Media Interface Plus and never make any modifications to it. The general operating permit and/or any corresponding express and/or implied product warranties would be rendered invalid and void in these situations. Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its Media Interface Plus to the state of the art and, therefore, reserves the right to introduce changes in design, equipment and technical features.
Media Interface Plus Authorizing the Media Interface Plus When using the Media Interface Plus for the first time, a one-time authorization of the Media Interface Plus on COMAND or the audio system in the vehicle is necessary to enable the phonebook to be transferred. (Please refer to page 16.
Media Interface Plus Functions Overview Note The basic functions of the Media Interface can still be used without restriction. To play iPod® audio files, the iPod® can be connected using the existing Media Interface Consumer Cable. Please observe the warning notices, the general safety instructions, the notices and information in the operating instructions of COMAND or the audio system.
Media Interface Plus Bluetooth® Connection to the Media Interface Plus To successfully establish a Bluetooth® connection, both the end device and the Media Interface Plus must be switched on and Bluetooth® must be activated. The end device to be connected must be located in the vehicle. The first time you use the Media Interface Plus with another device, the end device must initially be authorized on the Media Interface Plus.
Media Interface Plus The LED on the Bluetooth® button lights up blue. A Bluetooth® connection between the Media Interface Plus and end device is established once the message No device connected disappears. Note Up to 5 end devices can be authorized on the Media Interface Plus. If a 6th end device is authorized, the first device will be deleted from the memory of the Media Interface Plus. Parallel operation of multiple devices on the Media Interface Plus is not possible.
Media Interface Plus Manually Disconnecting the Bluetooth® Connection The Bluetooth® connection between the end device and the Media Interface Plus can be disconnected manually on the end device. (Please refer to the operating instructions of the end device.) Or: 1. On COMAND or the audio system, select Audio Media Interface Music Playlists Device list. 2. Select the currently connected end device from the list and confirm with OK.
Media Interface Plus Connecting the iPod®/ iPhone® 1. Open the glove box or storage compartment in the center console. 2. Connect the iPod®/iPhone® to the Media Interface Plus using the Media Interface Consumer Cable or the iPod® video cable1. 3. Store the iPod®/iPhone®. Playing the Internet Radio (Pandora Radio) In order to listen to Pandora radio via the Media Interface Plus, the Pandora app must be installed on the iPhone© before you start driving. You must set up a user account with selected stations.
Media Interface Plus iPod Operation Use the control unit of the respective COMAND or audio system to operate the device. Pandora radio Aud 1 2 Play last station 3 4 Refresh list QuickMix AC/DC Radio Alternative / Indie Rock Radio Med Classic Rock Radio M+P-03F-7822 1 Refresh list: Synchronization of the playlist with the F Pause H press for approx. 1 sec. press for approx. 3 sec. Next track Thumbs up G press for approx. 3 sec.
Media Interface Plus Audio Streaming Enables the playback of audio files using an authorized Bluetooth® audio streaming compatible end device (e.g. mobile phone, media player). 1. Establish a Bluetooth® connection between the Media Interface Plus and authorized end device. (Please refer to page 8.) 2. On COMAND or the audio system, select Audio Media Interface Music Playlists Audio streaming. iPod Audio streaming Nav <- Previous Track Current Track -> Next Track Med M+P-03F-7728 3.
Media Interface Plus Playing iPod® Video Files Text Messages (SMS)/E-mails* General Notes For proper playback of iPod® video files, the iPod® "TV-Signal" setting must be set to "NTSC". (Please refer to the iPod® User's Guide.
Media Interface Plus 2. On COMAND or the audio system, select Audio Media Interface Music Playlists SMS reading or Email reading. Available text messages (SMS)/e-mails are displayed and ordered chronologically. The last incoming message is listed on top. 3. Select the desired text message (SMS)/ e-mail. Navi Audio Tel Video 00:00 1 1 Hi, how are you?...
Media Interface Plus 4. Press and hold the B buttons to send the selected reply text 1 to the recipient 2. Note Press and hold the A button to cancel the procedure. Storing Standard Texts on the Media Interface Plus You can create your own standard texts to reply to text messages/e-mails and store these on the Media Interface Plus. GWarning! Only create new standard texts when the vehicle is at a standstill.
Media Interface Plus Transferring the Phonebook In order to be able to use the mobile phone's phonebook on COMAND or the audio system, it must be transferred via the Media Interface Plus to COMAND or the audio system. The transfer is done via manual synchronization with active Bluetooth® connection. The data transfer can take up to 10 minutes depending on the number of entries in the phonebook. 2. On COMAND or the audio system, switch to the Telephone basic menu.
Media Interface Plus Resetting to Factory Settings The Media Interface Plus can be reset to the factory settings by pressing the Bluetooth® button on the Media Interface Plus for 10 seconds. Or: 1. Switch on COMAND or the audio system. (Please refer to the audio system operating instructions.) 2. On COMAND or the audio system, select Audio Media Interface Music Playlists Settings. 3. Select Restore MI plus to factory set.