2015 Sprinter Audio 15 Eng - Mercedes-Benz Vans · Publication details Internet FurtherinformationaboutMercedes-Benz vehiclesandaboutDaimlerAGcanbefound onthefollowingwebsites:

Audio 15Operating Instructions

Order no. 6462 7719 13 Part no. 906 584 17 06 Edition MY 2015

É9065841706uËÍ9065841706

Publication detailsInternet

Further information about Mercedes-Benzvehicles and about Daimler AG can be foundon the following websites:http://www.mercedes-benz.comhttp://www.mbusa.comhttp://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canadaonly)

Editorial office

You are welcome to forward any queries orsuggestions you may have regarding thisOperator's Manual to the technical documen-tation team at the address on the inside of thefront cover.© Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC© Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. are Daimler companies.Not to be reprinted, translated, or otherwisereproduced, in whole or in part, without writ-ten permission.

Vehicle manufacturer

Daimler AGMercedesstraße 13770327 StuttgartGermany

Symbols

G WARNINGWarning notes make you aware of dangerswhich could pose a threat to your health orlife, or to the health and life of others.

H Environmental noteEnvironmental notes provide you with infor-mation on environmentally aware actions ordisposal.

! Notes on material damage alert you todangers that could lead to damage to yourvehicle.

i These symbols indicate useful instruc-tions or further information that could behelpful to you.

X This symbol designates an instruc-tion you must follow.

X Several consecutive symbols indi-cate an instruction with severalsteps.

(Y page) This symbol tells you where youcan find further information on atopic.

YY This symbol indicates a warning oran instruction that is continued onthe next page.

Display This text indicates a message onthe display.

Vehicle distributor

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLCOne Mercedes DriveMontvale, NJ 07645-0350www.mbusa.comwww.mbsprinterusa.comCustomer Assistance Center:1-877-762-8267

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.98 Vanderhoof AvenueToronto, ON M4G 4C9www.mercedes-benz.caCustomer Relations Department:1-800-387-0100

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. are Daimler companies.Canada only: "Authorized Sprinter Dealer" isdefined as an authorized Mercedes-BenzSprinter Dealer.

As at 03.04.2014

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzFirst of all, familiarize yourself with yourAudio 15. Read this manual, particularly thesafety and warning notices, before you driveoff. This will help you to obtain the maximumpleasure from your Audio 15 and avoid endan-gering yourself and others.The equipment and functions of yourAudio 15 may differ depending on:RmodelRorderRcountry specificationMercedes-Benz is constantly updating its sys-tems to the state of the art.Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the rightto introduce changes in:RdesignRequipmentRtechnologyTherefore, the descriptions provided mayoccasionally differ from your device.Please consult an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter if you have any questions.The manual and all Supplements are integralparts of the vehicle. You should always keepthem in the vehicle and pass them on to thenew owner if you sell the vehicle.The technical documentation team atDaimler AG wishes you safe and pleasantmotoring.

9065841706 É9065841706uËÍ

Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ........................................... 7

At a glance ............................................. 9

System settings .................................. 17

Navigation system .............................. 27

Telephone ............................................ 29

Audio .................................................... 37

Technical data ..................................... 49

Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...911 emergency call ............................. 30

AAudio fadeout ...................................... 20Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshopAUX function

Connecting a device ........................ 47Important safety notes .................... 38Increasing the volume ...................... 48Selecting .......................................... 47

BBalance

Setting ............................................. 20Basic functions .................................... 14Bass

Setting ............................................. 20Becker® MAP PILOT

see NavigationBluetooth®

Activating/deactivating ................... 21Conditions ....................................... 20Connecting another mobilephone .............................................. 24De-authorizing (de-registering) adevice .............................................. 25Displaying details ............................. 24Pairing a mobile phone .................... 21Playing an MP3 ................................ 46Selecting a playback option ............. 46Selecting a track .............................. 46Settings ........................................... 20Starting and stopping playback ....... 46Unpairing ......................................... 25

Bluetooth® Audio ................................. 45Connecting an audio device ............. 21Connecting another audio device .... 24Increasing the volume ...................... 47Interrupting playback ....................... 46Pairing an audio device .................... 22Pairing an audio device (external) .... 23Reconnecting an audio device ......... 24Selecting .......................................... 45Unpairing an audio device ................ 25

CCall

Accepting ......................................... 30Ending .............................................. 30Making ............................................. 31Rejecting .......................................... 31

Call listsCalling up an entry ........................... 34

Call waitingAccepting ......................................... 33

Calling .................................................. 31Using Bluetooth® ............................. 30

Changing folders ................................. 43Cleaning ................................................. 8Copyright ................................................ 8Correct use ............................................ 7

DDay design ........................................... 18Declarations of conformity ................... 7Deleting

Call lists ........................................... 35Display

On-board computer ......................... 14Overview .......................................... 11Selecting the design ........................ 18Setting the brightness ..................... 18Switching on/off .............................. 19

EEquipment .............................................. 7Example of operation .......................... 12External devices .................................. 47

FFactory settings .................................. 26Fader

Setting ............................................. 20Fast forward/rewind .......................... 43Frequencies

Adjusting for radio stations .............. 38Frequency input

Manual ............................................. 38

4 Index

GGPS reception ...................................... 28

HHands-free system

Switching on/off .............................. 32

LLanguage

Setting ............................................. 25

MMedia Interface

Supported file formats ..................... 50Metadata

Displaying ........................................ 44Mobile phone

Connecting ...................................... 21Disconnecting .................................. 25Displaying Bluetooth® details .......... 24Pairing ....................................... 21, 22Pairing (external) .............................. 23Reconnecting ................................... 23Selecting .......................................... 30

MP3Changing folders .............................. 43Selecting a track .............................. 42

Mute function ...................................... 14

NNavigation

Becker® MAP PILOT ......................... 28GPS reception .................................. 28Switching to ..................................... 28

Night design ........................................ 18

OOn-board computer

Overview .......................................... 14Operating safety .................................... 7Overview of controls ........................... 10

PPairing ............................................ 21, 22Phone book .......................................... 34

Calling an entry ................................ 35Calling up ......................................... 35Deleting an entry ............................. 36Displaying details ............................. 35

Phone callDialing .............................................. 31

Playback options ................................. 44Playlists

Playing back ..................................... 43Protection against theft ........................ 8

QQualified specialist workshop .............. 8

RRadio

Calling up stored stations ................ 39Entering a frequency ........................ 38Searching for a station ..................... 38Selecting .......................................... 38Setting a station .............................. 38Setting stations manually ................ 38Station list ....................................... 39Storing stations ............................... 39Storing stations automatically ......... 39Storing stations manually ................ 39Switching wavebands ...................... 40

Rear view cameraOperation ......................................... 14

Redial .................................................... 32Reset .................................................... 26Resetting

Factory settings ............................... 26

SSD function

Displaying metadata ........................ 44Displaying track information ............ 45Important safety notes .................... 40Inserting a memory card .................. 40Selecting .......................................... 41Selecting a track .............................. 42

Index 5

Selecting playback options .............. 44Switching folders ............................. 43

SD memory cardEjecting ............................................ 41Inserting .......................................... 40

Selecting active partition ................... 44Setting

Stations ........................................... 38Volume ............................................ 14

SettingsAdjusting the display ....................... 18Brightness ........................................ 18Display design ................................. 18Language ......................................... 25Sound settings ................................. 19Time format ..................................... 18

Specialist workshop .............................. 8Speed dial

Calling a number .............................. 36Station list ............................................ 39Station search ..................................... 38Stations

Calling up ......................................... 39Selecting .......................................... 38Setting manually .............................. 38Storing ............................................. 39Storing automatically ....................... 39Storing manually .............................. 39

Steering wheel with buttonsOverview .......................................... 13

Switching on/off ................................. 14Switching wavebands (radio) ............. 40

TTelephone

911 emergency call ......................... 30Accepting/ending a call ................... 30Entering phone numbers .................. 31Important safety notes .................... 30Making a call .................................... 31Making a call from a call list ............ 34Redialing .......................................... 32Rejecting a call ................................ 31Rejecting or accepting a waitingcall ................................................... 33Selecting .......................................... 30

Setting the reception and trans-mission volume ................................ 33Switching hands-free system on/off .................................................... 32

Telephone bookEditing an entry ................................ 36

TimeSetting the format ............................ 18

Tone settingsBalance and fader ............................ 20Treble and bass ............................... 20

TrackSelecting by skipping to a track ....... 42Selecting by track number ............... 42Selecting from a track list ................ 42

Track information ................................ 45Track list .............................................. 42Treble

Setting ............................................. 20

UUnpairing ............................................. 25USB (Audio)

Connecting a device ........................ 41Displaying metadata ........................ 44Displaying track information ............ 45File structure ................................... 50Requirements .................................. 50Selecting .......................................... 41Selecting a track .............................. 42Selecting playback options .............. 44Switching folders ............................. 43

VVolume

Setting ............................................. 14

6 Index

Operating safety

Important safety notes

G WARNINGIf you operate information systems and com-munication equipment integrated in the vehi-cle while driving, you will be distracted fromtraffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.Only operate the equipment when the trafficsituation permits. If you are not sure that thisis possible, park the vehicle paying attentionto traffic conditions and operate the equip-ment when the vehicle is stationary.

Observe the legal requirements of the coun-try in which you are currently driving.Bear in mind that, at a speed of only 50 km/h,your vehicle covers a distance of nearly 14 mper second.When using the device please follow:Rthe safety information in these instructionsRtraffic rules and regulationsRmotor vehicle laws and safety standards

i Improper work on electronic componentsor other systems (such as the radio anddisc slot) and their software may result inmalfunction or failure. Even systems thathave not been modified could be affectedbecause the electronic systems are con-nected. Electronic malfunctions can seri-ously jeopardize the operational safety ofyour vehicle.Always have all work on or modifications toelectronic components carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

Proper use

Audio 15 can be used to receive radio sta-tions, to play back SD memory cards andother data carriers and to make calls via theBluetooth® function. Audio 15 can also beused for the playback of the image from the

rear view camera and as a navigation systemin conjunction with the Becker® MAP PILOT(optional).Observe the specified requirements for datacarriers and permissible formats.

Equipment

This Supplement describes Audio 15 with allstandard and optional equipment available atthe time of this Supplement going to print.Country-specific variations are possible.Please note that your Audio 15 system maynot be equipped with all the features descri-bed. This also applies to systems and func-tions relevant to safety. Therefore, your Audio15 equipment may differ from certaindescriptions and illustrations. Should youhave any questions concerning equipmentand operation, consult any authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.This supplement is an integral part of thevehicle. Keep it in the vehicle together withthe Operating Instructions.

Declaration of conformity

Radio-based vehicle componentsi USA only: The wireless devices of this

vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1. These devices may not cause interfer-ence, and2. These devices must accept any interfer-ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for com-pliance could void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.

i Canada only: The wireless devices of thisvehicle comply with Industry Canada

Introduction 7

Z

RSS-210 standard. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. These devices may not cause interfer-ence, and2. These devices must accept any interfer-ence, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device.

Information on copyright

Registered trademarks

Bluetooth® technology is the standard forshort-range wireless data transmission of upto approximately 10 meters.Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-tooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

An SD memory card is a digital storagemedium.SD memory cards carry the logo displayedabove. This logo is a registered trademark ofSanDisk Corporation.

Qualified specialist workshops

Always have all work on or modifications toelectronic components carried out at a quali-fied specialist workshop. This workshop hasthe necessary specialist knowledge and toolsto carry out the work required. In particular,work relevant to safety or on safety-related

systems must be carried out at a qualifiedspecialist workshop.An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aqualified specialist workshop.

Protection against theft

This device is equipped with technical meas-ures to protect it against theft.

i You can obtain further information froman authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Cleaning

To clean, use a slightly damp cloth. The clothmust be soft and lint-free. For stubborn dirt,you can use a mild cleaning agent. In partic-ular, do not clean the display with alcohol,acid or an abrasive cleaning agent.

8 Introduction

Operating system ................................ 10Overview of operation with steer-ing wheel buttons ............................... 13Display overview of the on-boardcomputer ............................................. 14Basic functions .................................... 14

9

Ata

glan

ce

Operating system

Overview

Function Page

: Ø

Calls up navigation 28

; $

Selects radio 38Switches wavebands 40

= i

Makes system settings 18

? Õ

Selects audio source:SD memory card 41USB device 41AUX function 47BT Audio 45

A %

Selects the telephone func-tion 30

B SD memory card slot

C Display 11

Function Page

D x toslm

Selects audio source:Stores and calls up a sta-tion 39Sets the frequency man-ually 38Selects a track 38Telephone number entry 31Searches for a phone bookentry 35Passkey entry 22

E j

Deletes characters

F %

Exits menu or jumps up onemenu level higher

G Navigates within the menus(turn)Confirms selection/entry(press)

10 Operating systemAt

agl

ance

Function Page

H 9:=;

Navigates within the menusStation search 38Skip 42Fast forward/rewind 43

I o

Sets the volume 14

J q

Switches on/off 14

K F

Station search 38Skips forward 42Fast forward 43

L E

Station search 38Skips back 42Rewind 43

Function Page

M 6

Accepts a call 30Makes a call 31Redials 32Accepts a waiting call 33

N ~

Ends a call 30Rejects a call 31Rejects a waiting call 33

O 8

Mutes audio source 14Pauses SD memorycard/USB deviceSwitches the hands-freesystem on/off 32

Display

: Status bar; Main menu bar= Display/selection window? Menu barThe display shows the function currentlyselected with its current settings and associ-ated menus ?. The following functions andmenus are available:

Operation Menu

Navigation system via Becker® MAPPILOT

Radio RadioPresetsFMSound

SD memory card SDMusicMediaSound

USB device USBMusicMediaSound

Operating system 11

Ata

glan

ce

Operation Menu

AUX AUXVolumeSound

BT Audio BT AudioMediaSound

Telephone TelephoneCall lists

System SettingsDisplay off

Entry routines

Control knobUse the control knob to navigate in themenus.

Movement Operation

Turn Selects menus and entries

Press Confirms the selection

Buttons and their functionsIn addition to the control knob, you can alsooperate Audio 15 with the following buttons:

Button Operation

% Jumps back one menu levelWhen route guidance isactive: jumps to main menu

j Deletes last characterenteredWhen route guidance isactive: cancels route guid-ance

9 Selects the previous line inthe menu

Button Operation

: Selects the next line in themenu

; Jumps one entry to the rightJumps back to the mainmenuShows other editingoptions/menus

= Jumps one entry to the leftJumps up one menu levelhigherHides other editingoptions/menus

i When route guidance is active, all otherbuttons for navigation are inoperative.

Example of operationThe following example shows, step by step,how to select and play tracks which havebeen saved on an SD memory card.Initial situation: you are listening to theradio and the SD memory card is inserted inthe slot.X Press the Õ button.

Audio 15 calls up SD mode.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Use the control knob or press the =

and ; buttons to select Music.X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.

The display shows the menu. You see thename of the memory card which is insertedand a selection list.X Use the control knob or press the: and9 buttons to select Playlists.X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.

The display shows all playlists which havebeen saved on the SD memory card.

12 Operating systemAt

agl

ance

X Use the control knob or press the: and9 buttons to select the desired playlist.X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.

The display shows a list of titles whichbelong to the playlist.

X Use the control knob or press the: and9 buttons to select the track you wishto play first.X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.

Audio 15 plays the selected track andcloses the list.

Overview of operation with steeringwheel buttons

Steering wheel (example: Sprinter)

But-ton

Operation

: On-board computer display

; W Increases the volume

X Reduces the volume

6 Accepts an incoming call/redials

~ Ends/rejects a call

= V Selects next main menu

U Selects previous main menu

& Jumps up in the menu bar

* Jumps down in the menu bar

i For further information on operation withthe steering-wheel buttons, see the vehi-cle's Operating Instructions.

Overview of operation with steering wheel buttons 13

Ata

glan

ce

Display overview of the on-board com-puter

The display of the on-board computer showsthe following menus and functions of Audio15:

Menu Function

Naviga-tion sys-tem

Route guidance

Radio Selects the stored stations onthe current waveband

SD/USB Selects tracks in the currentfolder

Tele-phone

Accepts a callEnds/rejects a callPerforms calls via the phonebook menuPerforms calls via call lists

BT Audio Selects a track

i The operation of certain functions isdescribed in the sections on basic func-tions, radio, SD memory card, USB deviceand Bluetooth®.

Basic functions

Switching on/offX Press the q on/off button.

Once switched on, Audio 15 calls up themost recently active function.i Audio 15 switches itself off automatically

when you remove the ignition key.

i Audio 15 switches itself off automaticallywhen the condition of charge of the batteryis low.

i If Audio 15 is on while the ignition isswitched off, it will switch itself off auto-matically after approximately 30 minutesto save the vehicle battery.

Setting the volumeX Turn the volume control o during play-

back.orX Press theWorXbutton on the steer-

ing wheel.

Activating/deactivating the mutefunctionX Press the8 button.

The sound from the audio source isswitched on or off. When the sound hasbeen muted, thex symbol is shown inthe status bar.

i If you change the audio source or adjustthe volume, the sound switches on againautomatically.

i When the mute function is active, play-back from the SD memory card, USB deviceand BT audio is paused. When you deacti-vate the mute function, playback willresume from the position where it waspaused.

Rear view camera


! Objects that are not at ground levelappear further away than they actually are,for example:Rthe bumper of the vehicle parked behindRthe drawbar of a trailerRthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitchRthe tail-end of a truckRslanted postsOnly use the camera guide lines for orien-tation. Do not get any closer to objects thanthe lowest horizontal guide line. You mayotherwise damage your vehicle and/or theobject.

14 Basic functionsAt

agl

ance

The rear view camera is only an aid. It cannotreplace your own awareness of the immedi-ate surroundings. You are responsible forsafe maneuvering, parking and pulling away.When maneuvering and parking, make surethat there are no persons, animals or objectsin the maneuvering area.The rear view camera may show obstacles inperspectival distortion, incorrectly or not atall. The rear view camera cannot display allobjects located very near and/or under therear bumper. It does not warn you of a colli-sion, persons or objects.The area behind the vehicle is displayed in amirrored fashion, as in the rear-view mirror orthe exterior mirrors.The rear view camera covers the immediatesurroundings of the vehicle and assists you,for example, when parking.Under the following circumstances, the rearview camera will not function, or will functionin a limited manner:Rthere is very heavy rain, snow or fogRat night or when the vehicle is in very dark

placesRif you are parked somewhere very darkRthe surrounding area is illuminated with flu-

orescent light. The display may flickerRif there is a sudden change in temperature,

e.g. when driving into a heated garage inwinter

Rif the ambient temperature is very highRif the camera lens is dirty or obstructedRthe rear of the vehicle is damaged. In this

case, have the camera position and settingchecked at a qualified specialist workshop

Rear view camera operationThe image from the rear view camera isshown in the display when reverse gear isengaged if:Ryour vehicle is equipped with a rear view

cameraRthe ignition is switched on

Guide lines in the display (depending on thevehicle's equipment) help you with backingup.

Static guide linesDepending on the vehicle's equipment, therear view camera image displays static guidelines. These guide lines assist you with back-ing up.The static guidelines have the followingmeanings:

: Distance from the rear of the vehicle, 10 ft(3 m)

; Vehicle width (to outer edge of wheels)= Vehicle width including exterior mirrors? Vehicle center mark (e.g. to improve visi-

bility of a trailer drawbar)A Distance from the rear of the vehicle, 10 in

(0.25 m)B Distance from the rear of the vehicle, 3 ft

(1 m)

i Please note that all distance specifica-tions are approximate. Additional attach-ments, such as access steps, are notaccounted for in these distance specifica-tions.

Deactivating the rear view cameraWhen you shift out of reverse gear, the rearview camera is automatically deactivatedafter 15 seconds. Additionally, you can deac-tivate it manually.

Basic functions 15

Ata

glan

ce

X Press theØ,$,Õ,%,i or% button.

orX Select% in the menu bar.

The display shows the previous view.

Activating the rear view camera imagewhen driving forwardsThis function is available for the Sprinter.i When driving forwards, the display shows

no guide lines.X Press the i button for longer than two

seconds.The display shows the rear view cameraimage.

orX Press the i button.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Rear View Camera.

The display shows the rear view cameraimage without guide lines.

16 Basic functionsAt

agl

ance

Display settings ................................... 18Sound settings .................................... 19Bluetooth® settings ............................ 20System language ................................. 25Resetting to factory settings ............. 26

17

Syst

emse

ttin

gs

Display settings

Setting the brightnessX Press the i button.X Select Settings.X Select Display.

X Select Brightness.The display shows the brightness with cur-rent level : and previous level ;.X Set the brightness to the desired level.X Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.

The new setting is saved.X Press the% button.X To exit system settings: press the $

or Õ button.

Setting the display designX Press the i button.X Select Settings.X Select Display.

X Select Day Mode, Night Mode or Autoхmatic.The# dot indicates the display designselected.i When the Automatic setting is selected,

Audio 15 (optionally) evaluates the read-ings from the automatic vehicle light sensorand automatically switches the displaydesigns. On vehicles without light sensors,Audio 15 switches over to the on-boardcomputer depending on the light switchsetting and dimming setting.X Press the% button.X To exit system settings: press the $

or Õ button.

Setting the time formati The time is set via the on-board computer,

see the vehicle's Operating Instructions.On vehicles with a tachograph, the timemust be set on the tachograph.X Press the i button.X Select Settings.X Select Time Format.

18 Display settingsSy

stem

sett

ings

X Set the desired time format:RHH:MM (24 hrs): 24-h format, e.g.

13:15RHH:MM (AM/PM): 12-h format, e.g.

1:15 pmThe# dot indicates the selected time for-mat.X Press the% button.X To exit system settings: press the $

or Õ button.

Switching the display on/off

X Press the i button.X Select Display Off.

The display is switched off. Audio 15 func-tions remain available. The selected audiosource remains audible.X To switch on the display again: press the

control knob.i Alternatively, you can call up a different

function (e.g. radio).

Sound settings

Calling up sound settingsYou can make individual tone settings for thefollowing audio sources:RRadioRSD/USBRAUXRBluetooth® audioX Select the audio source for which you wish

to set the sound.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.

X Select Sound.The display shows the current sound set-tings.

Sound settings 19

Syst

emse

ttin

gs

Adjusting treble and bassX Call up the sound settings.

X Select Treble or Bass.The display shows the sound setting withcurrent sound level : and previous soundlevel ;.X Select the desired sound level (-10 to +10).

Setting the sound distributionYou can adjust the balance and fader depend-ing on the vehicle's equipment.RBalance: right/left distributionRFader: front/rear distributionX Call up the sound settings.

X Select Bal/Fad.You see a schematic diagram of thepassenger compartment and the currentsound distribution.X Set the sound distribution with the=, ;, : and 9 buttons.X Press the control knob.

Exiting sound settingsX Press the% button.orX Press the : button.X Select Back.

Audio 15 stores the new sound settings.

Switching audio fadeout on/offThis function can only be switched on if theoptional navigation module is installed. Audiofadeout reduces the volume of other audiosources, such as the radio, when you receivea navigation message.X Press the i button.X Select Settings.

X Select Audio Fadeout for NavInstructions.X Switch the function on O or off ª using

the control knob.X Press the% button.X To exit system settings: press the $

or Õ button.

Bluetooth® settings

Requirements for a Bluetooth® con-nection

With Audio 15, you can use the followingfunctions via Bluetooth®:

20 Bluetooth® settingsSy

stem

sett

ings

Rmake a phone call using a mobile phoneRplay an audio file via an audio deviceTo do so, the following conditions must bemet:Ryou require a mobile phone with Blue-

tooth® or an audio device with Bluetooth®

(Bluetooth® device).Rthe Bluetooth® device must be located

inside the vehicle in the vicinity of Audio 15.Rthe Bluetooth® function of Audio 15 is acti-

vated (Y page 21).Rthe Bluetooth® function of the Bluetooth®

device is activated.Rthe device must support the A2DP and

AVRCP audio profiles.

i Information on the Bluetooth® mobilephones and audio devices recommendedby Mercedes-Benz is available from quali-fied specialist workshops.

Activating/deactivating the Blue-tooth® functionX Press the i button.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Settings.

X To activate: select Activate Bluetooth.The display shows theO symbol. The Blue-tooth® function is activated.

X To deactivate: press the control knobagain.The display shows theª symbol. The Blue-tooth® function is deactivated.X To exit the menu: press the% button.

i The Bluetooth® function will remainactive until you deactivate it again. If youswitch Audio 15 off, the existing Blue-tooth® connection is disconnected. Thecall can be continued on the mobile phone.When switching on, Audio 15 automaticallyestablishes the connection.

Pairing/unpairing a Bluetooth®

device

What does pairing mean?When pairing, an authorized connection isestablished between Audio 15 and the Blue-tooth® device.Your mobile Bluetooth® device must be visi-ble. Information on how to make your Blue-tooth® device visible can be found in theoperating instructions of your Bluetooth®

device.If Audio 15 and your Bluetooth® device arepaired, they will connect automatically assoon as there is a Bluetooth® connection.

i Audio 15 saves the pairing data of up to10 Bluetooth® devices. If an additionalBluetooth® device is coupled, Audio 15overwrites the pairing data for the Blue-tooth® device that has not been connectedto it for the longest period of time.

There are two ways of pairing:RBluetooth® pairing: Audio 15 searches for

the Bluetooth® device and starts the pair-ing process

RBluetooth® external: the Bluetooth®

device searches for Audio 15 and starts thepairing process

Bluetooth® settings 21

Syst

emse

ttin

gs

i If you pair a mobile phone as an audiodevice, it is automatically paired as amobile phone as well, as long as yourmobile phone supports this.

Pairing a Bluetooth® device (mobilephone/audio device) using Bluetooth®

pairingX Press the % button.orX Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Telephone/BT Audio.X Connect Phones/Bluetooth DeviceList.X Select Update.

Audio 15 searches for Bluetooth® deviceswithin range for a certain period of time.If at least one Bluetooth® device is found,the display shows the Bluetooth® name ofthe device.If Audio 15 does not find a Bluetooth®

device, the Search for Bluetoothdevices failed message is shown in thedisplay.X To search again: select Update.

X Select the desired Bluetooth® device usingthe control knob.The display shows the input menu for thepasskey.

X To enter the passkey: enter an easy toremember, four-digit number using thex tos number keys.X To confirm the entry: select OK.orX Select four digits in the number bar using

the control knob.X Select OK.

The Bluetooth® device is authorized.X Select Bluetooth® device name MB Blue-

tooth on the device.X Enter the four-digit number selected previ-

ously on the Bluetooth® device, and con-firm.X Confirm possible prompts using the Blue-

tooth® device.The Authorization successful mes-sage is shown in the display. You will seethe Bluetooth® name of the Bluetooth®

device in the display/selection window.

i When the Authorization failed mes-sage is displayed, you may have exceededthe prescribed time period. Repeat the pro-cedure.Alternatively, the pairing was only deletedon the Bluetooth® device. In this case, theBluetooth® device must be unpaired andthen paired again.


stem

sett

ings

Pairing a Bluetooth® device externally(mobile phone/audio device) usingBluetooth®

X Press the % button.orX Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Telephone/BT Audio.X Connect Phones/Bluetooth DeviceList.The Update message is shown in the dis-play.X Select the list symbol next to the entry

using the ; button.X Press the control knob.

X Select External Authorization.X Start the Bluetooth® scan process on the

Bluetooth® device.X Select Bluetooth® device name MB Blue-

tooth on the device.A prompt appears in the display askingwhether the Bluetooth® device should beauthorized.X To authorize: select Yes.

The Bluetooth® device is authorized.

X To enter the passkey: using the numberkeys x tos, enter an easy toremember, four-digit number.X Select OK.orX Select four digits in the number bar using

the control knob.X Select OK.X Enter the number selected previously on

the Bluetooth® device, and confirm.X Confirm possible prompts using the Blue-

tooth® device.The Authorization successful mes-sage is shown in the display. You will seethe Bluetooth® name of the Bluetooth®

device in the display/selection window.i When the Authorization failed mes-

sage is displayed, you may have exceededthe prescribed time period. Repeat the pro-cedure.

Reconnecting a Bluetooth® device

Reconnecting a mobile phoneAudio 15 always searches for the last con-nected Bluetooth® device. If the last connec-ted Bluetooth® device cannot be connected,Audio 15 searches for the Bluetooth® devicethat was connected prior to that.

Bluetooth® settings 23

Syst

emse

ttin

gs

Reconnecting an audio deviceAudio 15 connects automatically to a Blue-tooth® audio device in the following cases:Rboth previously connected mobile phones

were used as audio devicesRthe mobile phones establishes the connec-

tion automatically

i Audio 15 does not connect automaticallyto an audio device that does not have atelephone function, even if this was the lastBluetooth® device connected.X To reconnect an audio device without a

telephone function: select the Bluetooth®

audio function.If no audio device is connected, the NoBluetooth Audio Device Connectedmessage appears in the display.

X Use the : or 9 button to selectConnect Last Device.X Press the control knob.

Audio 15 searches for the audio device. If itfinds an audio device, it is connected.

Connecting another Bluetooth® device(mobile phone/audio device)If you have authorized more than one Blue-tooth® device, you can switch between thedevices.i You can only switch to another authorized

phone if you are not currently making a call.

X Press the % button.orX Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Telephone/BT Audio.X Connect Phones/Bluetooth DeviceList.The display shows all paired Bluetooth®

devices. The current Bluetooth® device isidentified by the# dot.

X Select the Bluetooth® device that you wishto connect.Audio 15 searches for the Bluetooth®

device. If it finds a Bluetooth® device, it isconnected.

i Audio 15 can only be connected to oneBluetooth® device at any one time.

Displaying Bluetooth® detailsX Press the % button.orX Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the : button repeatedly until the




stem

sett

ings

X Select the Bluetooth® device whose detailsyou wish to see.X Use the; button to select the icon next

to the entry.

X Select Details.The display shows the following informa-tion on the selected Bluetooth® device:RBluetooth® nameRBluetooth® addressRavailabilityRauthorization statusX To exit the detailed view: press the%

button.

Unpairing a Bluetooth® device (mobilephone/audio device)X Press the % button.orX Select the Bluetooth® audio function.X Press the : button repeatedly until the



X Select the Bluetooth® device that you wishto unpair.X Select the list symbol next to the entry

using the ; button.X Select Delete.

A prompt appears in the display askingwhether the Bluetooth® device should bede-authorized.

X To unpair: select Yes.The Bluetooth® device is de-authorized anddeleted from the device list.X To cancel the unpairing process: selectNo.The Bluetooth® device is not unpaired fromAudio 15. You have canceled the process.

System language

As standard, Audio 15 accepts the languageset in the on-board computer. You can alsoset the language independently of the on-board computer.

System language 25

Syst

emse

ttin

gs

i You must set the language of the naviga-tion system separately.X Press the i button.X Select Settings.X Select Language.

The display shows a list of available lan-guages. The# dot indicates the currentlyset language.

X Select the desired language.The Audio 15 display texts are shown in theselected language.

OrX Select Synchronize languages.

The Audio 15 display texts are shown in thedisplay language selected for the on-boardcomputer.X To exit system settings: press the $

or Õ button.

Resetting to factory settings

You can reset the settings of Audio 15 to thefactory settings. This will delete all personaldata (station memory, phone book etc.).

i Resetting to factory settings is usefulwhen you sell the vehicle, for example.X Press the i button.X Select Settings.

X Select Reset.A prompt appears in the display askingwhether the data should be deleted.

X To delete: select Yes.The display shows a further prompt.X Confirm the second prompt with Yes as

well.Audio 15 is reset and restarted.

orX To cancel the deleting process: selectNo.Audio 15 is not reset.

Resetting without deleting your personaldata:X Press and hold the q on/off button for

approximately 10 seconds.Audio 15 is reset.

26 Resetting to factory settingsSy

stem

sett

ings

Important safety notes ....................... 28Becker® MAP PILOT navigationmodule ................................................. 28GPS (Global Positioning System) ....... 28Preparing navigation ........................... 28

27

Navi

gatio

nsy

stem



Observe the legal requirements of the coun-try in which you are currently driving.The navigation system calculates the route tothe destination without taking account of thefollowing, for example:Rtraffic lightsRstop and give way signsRparking or stopping restrictionsRroad narrowingRother road and traffic rules and regulationsThe navigation system may provide incorrectnavigation announcements if the surround-ings do not correspond to the data on thedigital map. For example, a route may havebeen diverted or the direction of a one-waystreet may have changed.For this reason, you must always observeroad and traffic rules and regulations duringyour journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-ulations always have priority over the sys-tem's driving recommendations.

Becker® MAP PILOT navigation mod-ule

With the Becker® MAP PILOT navigation mod-ule, you can upgrade Audio 15 to a fully-fledged navigation system.Further information can be found underhttp://www.beckermappilot.com.

GPS (Global Positioning System)

Position finding and route guidance takeplace using GPS (Global Positioning System).For this purpose, the navigation module hasan integrated GPS receiver that receives thesatellite signals and determines your geo-graphical location.

i Without GPS reception, route guidance isnot possible.

Preparing navigation

Inserting the navigation modulei Switch off the ignition before removing or

inserting the navigation module.X Open the glove box.X Insert the navigation module into the

device holder.The battery built into the navigation modulestarts charging when the vehicle ignition isswitched on.X Remove the catch on the front side of the

device holder.This way, the navigation module is secured,as well as protected against theft.X Close the glove box.

Switching on the navigation systemX Press the ß button.orX Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

main menu bar is selected.X Select Navi.

The display shows the main menu of thenavigation system.i If the battery was completely discharged,

it takes up to 1 minute before the naviga-tion system is ready.

28 Preparing navigationNa

viga

tion

syst

em

General notes ...................................... 30Using the telephone ............................ 30

29

Tele

phon

e

General notes


G WARNINGIf you operate mobile communication equip-ment while driving, you will be distracted fromtraffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.Only operate this equipment when the vehicleis stationary.

Observe the legal requirements of the coun-try in which you are currently driving.

Call disconnection while the vehicle isin motion

A call may be disconnected if:Rthere is insufficient GSM network coverage

in certain areas.Ryou move from one GSM or UMTS trans-

mitter/receiver area (GSM/UMTS cell) intoanother and no channels are free.

Ryou use a SIM card which is not compatiblewith the network available.

Ryou are using a mobile phone with "Twin-card" and the mobile phone with the sec-ond SIM card is already logged into the net-work.

"911" emergency callMaking emergency calls without entering aPIN is only possible using the mobile phone.The 911 emergency call number is a publicservice. Any misuse is punishable by law.

Using the telephone

ConditionsThe following requirements must be met inorder to make calls using Audio 15:

RThe Bluetooth® function of Audio 15 is acti-vated (Y page 21).

RThe Bluetooth® function of the mobilephone is activated.

RThe mobile phone is paired and connectedto Audio 15 (Y page 21).

Selecting the telephone functionX Press the % button.orX Press the6 button.orX Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

main menu bar is selectedX Select Tel.

The display shows the telephone mainmenu.

: Network provider of mobile phone cur-rently connected

; Signal strength of mobile phone network== or; receiver symbol? Bluetooth® name of the currently connec-

ted mobile phoneA Displays call listsB Calls up other functionsC Displays the phone bookD Character bar

Accepting and ending a callWhen you receive a call, you will hear a ringingtone via the Audio 15 loudspeakers. The

30 Using the telephoneTe

leph

one

phone number of the caller is shown in thedisplay, if it is not withheld.i If the mobile phone supports it, the ring-

tone of the mobile phone is played to signalan incoming call. Otherwise, you will hearthe ringtone specified by Audio 15.X To accept a call: press the6 button.or

X Select Accept in the display.The call is played over the Audio 15 loud-speakers. Audio 15 mutes the active audiosource.X Use the control knob to adjust the call vol-

ume, if desired.X To end a call: press the~ button.

Audio 15 plays the active audio sourceagain.

Rejecting a callX Press the~ button.or

X Select Reject in the display.Audio 15 plays the current audio sourceagain.

Making a call

Entering a phone number using thenumber keysX Press the % button.

X Enter the desired phone number using thex tos number keys and the lbutton.i Notes on the l button:

Rto enter a star: press the l buttononce

Rto enter a plus: press the l buttontwice within approx. 1.5 seconds

X To delete individual digits: press theí button.X To delete the entire numerical

sequence: press and hold theí button

Using the telephone 31

Tele

phon

e

Z

until the entire numerical sequence isdeleted.

orX Press the~ button.X To complete an entry and make a call:

press the6 button.This initiates dialing.

Entering a phone number using the con-trol knobYou can also enter a phone number via thedisplay using the control knob.X Press the % button.

The entry line is selected.X Select and confirm the digits of the phone

number with the control knob.X To delete individual digits: select r.X To delete the entire numerical

sequence: select r repeatedly until theentire numerical sequence is deleted.

orX Select=.X To finish the entry and make a call:

select;.This initiates dialing.

Calling a contact from the telephonebookIt is also possible to call contacts from yourtelephone book (Y page 35).

RedialingX Press the % button.X Press the6 button.

The display shows the most recently dialedphone numbers.

X Select the desired telephone number.X Press the6 button.

This initiates dialing.

Canceling dialingX Press the~ button when dialing.orX Select= in the display.

Audio 15 plays the active audio sourceagain.

Switching the hands-free system on/off

You can switch the hands-free function on oroff during a call.i When making a call, instead of CallLists, the display shows Microphone Offor Microphone On in the menu bar.


leph

one

X Press the : button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.

X To switch on: select Microphone On.The The microphone is on messageappears briefly in the display. TheQ sym-bol disappears from the display/selectionwindow.X To switch off: select Microphone Off.

The The microphone is off messageappears briefly in the display and theQsymbol appears in the display/selectionwindow.

Accepting/rejecting a waiting callIf you receive an incoming call while alreadymaking a call, the display shows the incomingcall. You also hear a tone.i The call waiting function is only available

if it is supported and has been activated bythe mobile phone network provider.

X To accept: press the6 button.

orX Press the control knob.

You are connected to the new party. Theprevious call is ended.X To reject: press the~ button.orX Select Reject in the display.

The waiting call is rejected.

Transferring a call

From the hands-free system to themobile phone

i If you wish to continue a call in privatemode, you will need to perform the neces-sary steps on the mobile phone (see themobile phone operating instructions).

From the mobile phone to the hands-free system

i If you wish to continue a call using Audio15, you will need to perform the necessarysteps on the mobile phone (see the mobilephone operating instructions).

Setting the reception and transmis-sion volume

If a mobile phone is connected, you can opti-mize the reception and transmission volumes– even during a call. Inquire about the bestpossible settings at an authorized SprinterDealer.

i If reception and transmission volumeshave been incorrectly set, call quality maybe impaired.X Press the % button.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Telephone.X Select Adjust Volume.


Tele

phon

e

Z

X Select Reception Volume or Transmisхsion Volume.The display shows the corresponding vol-ume, including the current and previoussetting.X Select the desired volume (-2 to +2).X To exit the menu: press the% button

twice.

Using the call lists and telephonebook

IntroductionYou can make calls via one of the followingcall lists:Rreceived calls (accepted and missed calls)Rdialed numbers

i Telephone book entries and call lists ofmobile phones with PBAP (PhonebookAccess Profile) are only available if themobile phone is connected to Audio 15. Ifyou connect a different mobile phone, youwill automatically see its telephone bookentries and call lists. Those of the previousmobile phone connected are no longeravailable.

What is PBAP?PBAP stands for Phonebook Access Profileand refers to the possibility of transferringtelephone book entries and call lists from themobile phone to Audio 15.

Audio 15 supports this profile. Whether youcan transfer the information mentioneddepends on your mobile phone:RBluetooth® phones with Bluetooth® profile

PBAP: telephone book entries and call listsare transferred automatically if Audio 15and the mobile phone are connected toeach other.

RBluetooth® telephone without PBAP Blue-tooth® profile: telephone book entries andcall lists are not transferred.

Selecting a phone number from the calllistsX Press the % button.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Call Lists.

X To view received calls: select CallsReceived.

orX To view calls made: select CallsDialed.The name and phone number of the chosenlist is shown in the display.i Missed calls are identified in the CallsReceived list by the á symbol, locatedbefore the name or number.X Select the desired entry.X Press the6 button.orX Press the control knob.



leph

one

i You can also select the Calls Dialedcall list from the telephone main menu bypressing the6 button.

Deleting call listsYou cannot delete call lists in Audio 15.

Calling up the phone bookX Press the % button.

The entry line is selected.

X Select Name.The display shows the telephone book.Entries are sorted alphabetically by sur-name.

i The telephone book is only available for aslong as the mobile phone is connected.

Calling a contact from the telephonebookX Call up the telephone book.X To find a contact: enter the initial letter of

the desired contact by using thel tos number keys.The selection window skips to the first con-tact with this initial letter.X Selecting the person you wish to call from

the selection list.

X To call: press the6 button.orX Press the control knob.

If several phone numbers are stored for onecontact, a list of these phone numbersappears.

X Select the desired telephone number.X Press the6 button again.orX Press the control knob again.


Displaying contact detailsX Call up the telephone book.X Select the desired entry using the control

knob.X Select the list symbol next to the entry

using the ; button.X Press the control knob.

X Select Details.The display shows the contact details of theentry chosen.


Tele

phon

e

Z

X To close the detailed display: press the% button.X Press the% button again.

The display shows the telephone bookagain.X To exit the telephone book: press the% again.

Deleting/editing contactsYou cannot edit or delete contacts transfer-red onto Audio 15.

Using speed dialIf you have assigned phone numbers tospeed-dial keys on your mobile phone, thesemay also be used on Audio 15.i This access is only possible if it is suppor-

ted by your mobile phone.X Press the x tos number key

assigned to the entry for longer than 2 sec-onds.The display shows the telephone mainmenu with the selected entry. This initiatesdialing.


leph

one

Important safety notes ....................... 38Radio mode .......................................... 38SD memory card and USB device ...... 40Bluetooth® audio ................................. 45AUX function ....................................... 47

37

Audi

o


G WARNINGHandling discs while driving may distract youfrom traffic conditions. You could also losecontrol of the vehicle. There is a risk of anaccident.Handle discs only when the vehicle is station-ary.

G WARNINGIf you handle or operate mobile audio/videosources when driving, you will be distractedfrom the traffic conditions. You could alsolose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of anaccident.Only handle or operate these mobile audio/video sources when the vehicle is stationary.Only operate mobile audio/video sourcesusing the communication equipment integra-ted in the vehicle when traffic conditions per-mit. If this is not the case, park the vehiclepaying attention to traffic conditions andoperate the equipment when the vehicle isstationary.


Observe the legal requirements of the coun-try in which you are currently driving.

Radio mode

Selecting the radioX Press the $ button.

You will hear the last station selected.

Selecting a station

Station searchX Press the E or F button briefly.

You will hear the next receivable station.

Setting stations manuallyX Press and hold the E or F button

until the desired frequency is reached.You will hear the selected station if it isreceivable.

Setting the frequency manually

X Press the l button.X Using thex tos number keys, enter

the desired frequency :.orX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Radio.

The display shows the Radio menu.X Select Enter Frequency.X Using thex tos number keys, enter

the desired frequency :.i You can only enter frequencies in the

waveband that has been set (Y page 40).

38 Radio modeAu

dio

Storing stations

Storing stations manually using thenumber keypadYou can save the current station.

X Press and hold any of the x tosnumber keys until the display shows thenumber you pressed in front of the trans-mitter frequency :.The station is stored under the selectedpreset.

Storing stations manually using the sta-tion listYou can store the current station in the sta-tion list.X Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Presets.

The display shows a list of the stored sta-tions. The# dot indicates the current sta-tion.X Select the preset where the station is to be

stored.X To save the station: press and hold the

control knob until the station frequency isshown in the list.Audio 15 continues to play the station.

Storing stations automaticallyYou can automatically save 10 receivable sta-tions to the presets on the selected wave-band. The order is determined by receptionquality.

i Previously stored stations on the wave-band will be deleted.X Press the$ button to select the desired

waveband.X Press the : button repeatedly until the


The display shows a list of the stored sta-tions. The# dot indicates the current sta-tion.X Select Autostore.

Audio 15 searches for the 10 stations withthe best reception and stores them.

X To cancel the storing process: selectCancel during the storing process.Audio 15 cancels the automatic storingprocess.X To exit the menu: select one of the stored

stations in the list.Audio 15 plays the selected station.

orX Press the% button.

Calling up stored stations

Calling up stations using the number key-padX Press the $ button to select the wave-

band.X Briefly press a number button fromx tos.You will hear the station stored in the selec-ted preset, if it is receivable.

Radio mode 39

Audi

o

Z

Calling up stations using the station listX Press the $ button to select the wave-

band.X Press the : button repeatedly until the


The display shows a list of the stored sta-tions. The# dot indicates the current sta-tion.X Select the desired station.

You will hear the station stored in the selec-ted preset, if it is receivable.

Calling up a station using the control knobX Press the $ button to select the wave-

band.X Select display/selection window.X Select the desired stored station using the

control knob.You will hear the station stored in the selec-ted preset, if it is receivable.

Switching wavebandsAudio 15 can receive the following wave-bands:

Waveband Frequency

FM (VHF) 87.7 – 107.9 MHz

MW (medium wave) 530 – 1710 kHz

X Press the $ button repeatedly until thedisplay shows the desired waveband.

orX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select the current waveband (e.g FM).

The display shows a list of the wavebands.The# dot indicates the current wave-band.

X Select the desired waveband.Audio 15 switches waveband and plays thelast station selected.

SD memory card and USB device


G WARNINGSD memory cards are small parts. They can beswallowed and cause asphyxiation. Thisposes an increased risk of injury or even fatalinjury.Keep SD memory cards out of the reach ofchildren. If an SD memory card is swallowed,seek immediate medical attention.

Inserting/ejecting an SD memorycard

Inserting an SD memory cardX Insert the SD memory card into the SD slot

with the contacts at the front and facingdownwards.Audio 15 automatically activates SD modeand loads the files.The display shows Reading MemoryCard....i If Audio 15 cannot find any readable files

on the SD memory card, the display showsNo Playable Files.Information on readable file formats can befound in the technical data (Y page 50).

40 SD memory card and USB deviceAu

dio

Ejecting an SD memory cardX Press the SD memory card.

Audio 15 ejects the SD memory card.X Remove the SD memory card.

Connecting a USB deviceThe port for USB devices is located in thestowage compartment on the driver's side ofthe instrument panel.X Connect the USB device to the USB port in

the correct position.Audio 15 automatically activates USBmode and loads the files.The display shows Reading USBdevice...i If Audio 15 cannot find any readable files

on the USB device, the display shows NoPlayable Files.Information on readable file formats can befound in the technical data (Y page 50).

i Due to the wide range of USB devicesavailable on the market, playback cannotbe guaranteed for all USB device brands.Information about suitable USB devicescan be obtained from an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.

Selecting the SD/USB functionX Press the Õ button repeatedly, until the

display in the menu bar shows SD/USB.Playback starts.

Alternatively, you can select the SD functionin the main menu bar.X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the

main menu bar is selected.X Select Audio.

The display shows all available audio sour-ces in a selection list.

X Select SD/USB.Playback starts.

You can also select the SD/USB functionaccordingly when one of the other audio func-tions is active.X Press thej (SD)/l (USB) button.orX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Media.


X Select SD/USB.Playback starts.i If there is already an SD memory card

inserted, you can see the name of the SDmemory card instead of SD.

SD memory card and USB device 41

Audi

o

Z

: Playback time; Track name= Folder name? Current playback option (no display when

playing in "normal track order")A ArtistB Type of data carrier (in this case: SD mem-

ory card)C Track number

Selecting a track

Selecting a track by skipping to a trackX Press the E or F button.

Audio 15 plays the previous track again orthe next track.

i The following principles apply to the skipback function:RIf the track has been playing for less than

8 seconds, playback moves back to thestart of the previous track.

RIf the track has been playing for morethan 8 seconds, playback moves back tothe start of the current track.

i If you have selected random playback(Y page 44), a random selection followsas the next track.

Selecting a track with the control knobX Turn the control knob clockwise or counter-

clockwise.Audio 15 plays the previous track again orthe next track.i If you have selected random playback

(Y page 44), a random selection followsas the next track.

Selecting a track in the track listX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Music.X Select Folder.

The display shows the track list of the folderin which the track currently playing can befound. The# dot indicates the currentlyplaying track.

X Select the desired track.Audio 15 plays the selected track.

Selecting a track by track number


dio

X Press the l button.X Using the number keysx tos, enter

desired track number :.Audio 15 plays the selected track.i You can only enter numbers of tracks

which are in the folder currently beingplayed.

Fast forward/rewindX Press and hold the E or F button.

The current title plays quickly backwards orforwards.

Changing foldersX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Music.X Select Folder.

The display shows the track list of the folderin which the track currently playing can befound. The# dot indicates the track cur-rently playing.

X Press the% button.The display shows a list of folders on thefirst level. A# dot indicates the folder inwhich the track currently playing can befound.X Select the desired folder.X Select the track in the folder.

Audio 15 plays the selected track andcloses the folder structure.

You can navigate through the folder structureof the SD memory card/USB device as fol-lows:

Process Operation

The 9 and :buttons,turning the controlknob

Jumps within thefolder level

The = or%button

Jumps one folderlevel higher

Pressing the controlknob

Opens a folder/selects a track

; Exits the SD/USBmenu

Playing a playlistX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select Music.X Select Playlists.

The display shows playlists saved on the SDmemory card/USB device.

X Select the desired playlist.Audio 15 shows a list of titles associatedwith this playlist.

SD memory card and USB device 43

Audi

o

Z

X Select the title with which the playlistshould start.Audio 15 plays the selected track andcloses the list.

Selecting track playback optionsYou may select from the following track play-back options:

Playbackoption

Operation

Normal tracksequence

You hear the tracks in thesame order as they arestored on the SD memorycard/USB device.

Randomtracks

All the tracks on the SDmemory card/USB deviceare played in a randomorder.

Randomfolder

All tracks in the selectedfolder and sub-folders areplayed in random order.

X To Select the SD/USB menu: pressthe : button repeatedly until the menubar is selected.X Select SD/USB.

The currently selected playback option isindicated by the# dot.

X To select a playback option: select Norхmal Track Sequence, Random Tracks orRandom Folder.You will hear the tracks in the selectedplayback option.i Depending on the active random play-

back mode, the Mix symbol is shown in thestatus line in front of the folder, SD memorycard or USB device symbols.

Selecting an active partition (USBonly)

If the USB device is partitioned, this functionis available. Up to 4 partitions (primary, FAT orFAT32 format) are supported.X To select the USB menu: press the :

button repeatedly until the menu bar isselected.X Select USB.X Select Select Active Partition.

Displaying metadataThere are two ways to display the name of thetrack in the display window:Rwith the names stored in the metadata of

the trackRwith the file namesX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X Select SD/USB.


dio

X Select Display Metadata.X Switch the function on O or off ª using

the control knob.X To exit the menu: press the% button.

Displaying information about thetracks played

You can display information stored in themetadata of a track that is currently playing.

X Press the m button.The display shows the folder name andtrack title for approximately 3 seconds.

Bluetooth® audio

Selecting the Bluetooth® audio func-tionX Press the Õ button repeatedly until BTAudio is shown in the menu bar in the dis-play.

Alternatively, you can select the Bluetooth®

audio function via the main menu bar.X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the



X Select BT Audio.You can also specifically choose the Blue-tooth® audio function if the SD, USB or AUXfunction is active.X Press then button.orX Press the : button repeatedly until the



X Select Bluetooth Audio.i If a Bluetooth® audio device is already

connected, you will see its name instead ofBT Audio.

Bluetooth® audio 45

Audi

o

Z

: Track/artist; Current playback option (no display when

playing in "normal track order")= Name of the audio equipment? Starts M or stops¯ playbackA Data medium position in the list of audio

sourcesB Data medium type (Bluetooth® audio)

Playing audio files

Starting/stopping playbackX Press the : button repeatedly until the

menu bar is selected.X To start playback: select M in the menu

bar.Playback starts.X To stop playback: select¯ in the menu

bar.Playback stops.

Interrupting playback

i Not all Bluetooth® audio devices supportthis function.X Press the8 button.

Sound output is switched off. Playback isalso stopped on the audio device.

Starting playback after a pause

If the Bluetooth® connection breaks, the NoBluetooth Audio Device Connectedmes-

sage appears in the display. The search foravailable audio devices begins.i When the search has ended, the audio

device can be reconnected.

X Select Connect Last Device.Playback starts immediately if the audiodevice permits it.X If the Bluetooth Audio Device Paused

message is shown in the display, start play-back manually.

Selecting a track

i Not all Bluetooth® audio devices supportthis function.X Press the C/D button.

You will hear the previous/next track.

Selecting a playback optionYou may select from the following track play-back options:

Playbackoption

Operation

Normal tracksequence

Tracks are played in thesame order as they arestored on the Bluetooth®

audio device.

Randomtracks

All the tracks on the Blue-tooth® audio device areplayed in random order.

i Not all Bluetooth® audio devices supportthis function.

46 Bluetooth® audioAu

dio

X Press the : button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.X Select BT Audio.

The currently selected playback option isindicated by the# dot.

X To select a playback option: select Norхmal Track Sequence or Random Tracks.You will hear the tracks in the desired play-back option. If you have selected RandomTracks, the display in the display/selec-tion window shows Random in front of thesymbol for the audio device.X To exit the menu: press the% button.

Setting the volumeIf you play audio files from a Bluetooth®

device, it is possible that the volume mayneed to be significantly increased. You cantherefore select from two volume options:

Volumeoption

Operation

Standard The Bluetooth® device isplayed back at a normal vol-ume.

Boost The Bluetooth® device isplayed back louder.

X Press the : button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.X Select BT Audio.

X Select Volume.The current volume option is identified bythe# dot.

X To select the volume option: selectStandard or Boost.You have set the volume option.X To exit the menu: press the% button.

AUX function

Connecting an external deviceYou can connect an external device to Audio15 and play it back via the speakers.The AUX jack intended for this purpose(3.5 mm stereo audio jack) is located in thestowage compartment on the driver's side ofthe dashboard.X Connect an external device to the AUX

jack.i An adapter cable is required for the AUX

jack.

i If you connect an external device, Audio15 does not automatically switch over tothe AUX function.

Selecting the AUX functionX Press the Õ button repeatedly until the

display shows Aux.Audio 15 plays the external device and pro-duces sound through the loudspeakersagain.

AUX function 47

Audi

o

Z

Alternatively, you can select the AUX functionin the main menu bar.X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the



X Select Aux.You can also select the AUX function accord-ingly when the SD, USB or BT Audio functionis active.X Press them button.orX Press the : button repeatedly until the



X Select Aux.

Increasing the volumeIf you connect an external device via its head-phones jack, it may be the case that the vol-ume must be increased significantly. You cantherefore select from two volume options:

Volumeoption

Operation

Standard The external device playbackis at a normal volume.

Boost The external device playbackis louder.

X Press the : button repeatedly until themenu bar is selected.X Select Volume.

The current volume option is identified bythe# dot.

X To select the volume option: selectStandard or Boost.You have set the volume option.X Set the Audio 15 volume to an average

value.X Connect the external device and select the

AUX function.X Increase the volume of the external equip-

ment as much as possible without distor-tion.X Set the desired Audio 15 volume.

48 AUX functionAu

dio

Requirements for SD memorycards/USB devices ............................. 50Supported file formats ....................... 50Apple device support .......................... 50SD memory card/USB device filestructure .............................................. 50

49

Tech

nica

ldat

a

Requirements for SD memorycards/USB devices

SD memory cards

Model SD, SDHC

Capacity 32 GB

Format FAT/FAT32

i SD memory cards are available in manydifferent sizes. Therefore, it cannot be guar-anteed that playback is possible with everySD memory card.

USB devicesThe following USB devices are supported:RUSB sticksRcertain MP3 players

Model USB 2.0

Format FAT/FAT32, maximumof 4 primary partitions

Electrical con-sumption

800 mA

i USB devices are available in many differ-ent sizes. Therefore, it cannot be guaran-teed that playback is possible with everyUSB device.

i Do not use a USB extension cable.

i Do not use a spiral cable for the USB port.

Supported file formats

SD memory card/USB device

MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV,MP4, M4A, M4B (max-imum 2 channels)

BT Audio SBC, MP3

i To shorten the initialization period, onlyload music files onto the USB device, ifpossible.

i Unsupported file formats are not dis-played.Audio 15 does not support any DRM (DigitalRights Management) coded files.

Apple device support

You can play music files stored on Apple devi-ces via AUX, USB or BT Audio. The followingApple devices are supported:RiPod® classic, 6th generation onwards

(limited support for 5th generation)RiPod® nano, 3rd generation onwards (limi-

ted support for 1st and 2nd generations)RiPod® touchRiPhone®

i iPod® and iPhone® are registered trade-marks of Apple Inc., Cupertino, California,USA.

SD memory card/USB device filestructure

Maximum numberof folders per direc-tory

200

Maximum numberof tracks per direc-tory

1000

Maximum numberof tracks in "Ran-dom tracks" randomplayback

300

50 SD memory card/USB device file structureTe

chni

cald

ata

51

52

Documents

2015 Sprinter Audio 15 Eng - Mercedes-Benz Vans · Publication details Internet FurtherinformationaboutMercedes-Benz vehiclesandaboutDaimlerAGcanbefound onthefollowingwebsites: