Sound 5Operating Instructions

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Thank you for choosing the new SprinterFirst familiarize yourself with your Sound 5.Read these Operating Instructions,particularly the safety and warning notesbefore driving. You will then be able to enjoyyour Sound 5 even more and avoidendangering yourself and others.The equipment and functions of yourSound 5 may differ depending on your:RmodelRorderRcountry specificationWe are constantly updating our systems tothe state of the art.We therefore reserve the right to makemodifications in the following areas:RDesignREquipmentRTechnologyTherefore, you cannot base any claims on theillustrations or descriptions in theseOperating Instructions.Please consult an authorized Sprinter Dealerif you have any questions.The Operator's Manual and all supplementsare an integral part of the vehicle. You shouldalways keep them in the vehicle and passthem on to the new owner if you sell thevehicle.We wish you safe and pleasant motoring.

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

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

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

Audio .................................................... 17

Contents 3

AAdjusting

Mid-range ........................................ 14Album name

Display ............................................. 25AM waveband

Setting ............................................. 18Audible fast forward/fast rewind

CD ................................................... 23

BBalance

Setting ............................................. 13Bass

Setting ............................................. 13

CCanceling

Scan mode (CD) ............................... 24CD

Controls ........................................... 10Copy protection ............................... 21Data medium ................................... 21Ejecting ............................................ 22General information ................... 20, 21Multisession .................................... 20Notes on handling ............................ 20Playback options .............................. 24Playing back ..................................... 22Random function ............................. 24Repeat ............................................. 25Scan mode ....................................... 23Skip ................................................. 23

CD modeDisplaying playback time ................. 25Switching to ..................................... 22

Changing folder ................................... 24MP3/WMA ....................................... 24

Confirmation tone (BEEP)Adjusting the volume ....................... 14

Controls ................................................ 10CD ................................................... 10Radio ............................................... 10

Copy protectionCD ................................................... 21

DData medium

MP3 ................................................. 20Display

Album name .............................. 25, 26Playback time .................................. 25Total playback time .......................... 25

DisplayingTrack ................................................ 26

EEnding

Repeat (CD) ..................................... 25Scan mode (CD) ............................... 24Scan mode (radio) ........................... 19

FFader

Setting ............................................. 13Fast forward/fast rewind

CD ................................................... 23FM waveband

Setting ............................................. 18

GGeneral information

CD ................................................... 20

IID3 tag

see Track

LLinear ................................................... 14Loading a CD ........................................ 22LW (long wave)

see AM waveband

MManual mute

Switching off .................................... 12Switching on .................................... 12

Metadatasee Track

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Mid-rangeAdjusting ......................................... 14

MP3Copyright ......................................... 21Data medium ................................... 20File systems ..................................... 20Notes ............................................... 20Playback options .............................. 24

MP3/WMAChanging folder ............................... 24

Multifunction display .......................... 15Multifunction steering wheel ............. 14

Audio ............................................... 26Selecting a track .............................. 26Setting a station .............................. 26

Multisession CDs ................................. 20MW (medium wave)

see AM waveband

PPlayback options ................................. 24

RRadio

Controls ........................................... 10Scan mode ....................................... 19

Radio modeSwitching to ..................................... 18

Random functionCD ................................................... 24

Random playbacksee Random function

Random playback (CD)Switching off .................................... 24Switching on .................................... 24

Reception problems .............................. 7Reception quality ................................ 20Repeat .................................................. 25

CD ................................................... 25Repeat (CD)

Switching off .................................... 25Switching on .................................... 25

Repeat album ....................................... 25

SSafety notes

Operating safety ................................ 7Saving

Stations ........................................... 19Scan mode

CD ................................................... 23Radio ............................................... 19

SettingAM waveband .................................. 18Balance ............................................ 13Bass ................................................. 13Fader ............................................... 13FM waveband ................................... 18Sound .............................................. 13Stations ........................................... 18Treble ............................................... 13Volume ............................................ 12Volume boost for trafficannouncements ............................... 12Waveband ........................................ 18

SkipCD ................................................... 23

SoundAdjusting on the radio ...................... 13

Speed-dependent volume control ...... 12Starting

Scan mode (CD) ............................... 23Scan mode (radio) ........................... 19

StationStoring ............................................. 19

StationsSaving manually ............................... 19

Manually ............................................ 18, 19Using automaticsearch ............................................ 18, 19

Saving using Autostore .................... 19Manually ............................................ 18, 19Using automaticsearch ............................................ 18, 19

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Selecting .......................................... 18Manually ............................................ 18, 19Using automaticsearch ............................................ 18, 19

Setting ....................................... 18, 19Manually ............................................ 18, 19Using automaticsearch ............................................ 18, 19

Tuning in .......................................... 19Manually ............................................ 18, 19Using automaticsearch ............................................ 18, 19

StereoSymbol ............................................. 20

SW (short wave)see AM waveband

Switching off ........................................ 12Manual mute .................................... 12Random playback (CD) .................... 24Repeat (CD) ..................................... 25

Switching on ........................................ 11Manual mute .................................... 12Random playback (CD) .................... 24Repeat (CD) ..................................... 25

Switching toCD mode .......................................... 22Radio mode ...................................... 18

SymbolStereo .............................................. 20

TTotal playback time

Display ............................................. 25Track

Displaying ........................................ 26Traffic announcements

Volume boost ................................... 12Treble

Setting ............................................. 13

VVHF

see FM waveband Volume

Adjusting ......................................... 12Confirmation tone (BEEP) ................ 14

Volume boostTraffic announcements .................... 12

WWaveband

Setting ............................................. 18

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Operating safety

General notes

G WARNINGYour attention must always be focused on thetraffic conditions. Only operate the audiodevice if traffic conditions permit you to doso. Bear in mind that, at a speed of only50 km/h, your vehicle covers a distance ofnearly 14 m per second.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and2. this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

G WARNINGChange or modification not expresslyapproved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority tooperate this equipment.

! Note: This equipment has been testedand found to comply with the limits for aClass A digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference when the equipmentis operated in a commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with theinstruction manual, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.

G WARNINGThis equipment complies with FCC radiationexposure limits set forth for uncontrolledequipment and meets the FCC radiofrequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines inSupplement C to OET65.This equipment has very low levels of RFenergy that is deemed to comply without

maximum permissive exposure evaluation(MPE). But it is desirable that it should beinstalled and operated with at least 8 inches(20 cm) and more between the radiator and aperson's body (excluding extremities: hands,wrists, feet and legs.)

! Electronic devices that you bring into thevehicle yourself can cause significantproblems with the radio reception.

Correct useAlways observe the following when using theaudio device:Rthe safety notes in this manualRnational road traffic regulations

i If work on electronic equipment and itssoftware is carried out incorrectly, thisequipment could stop functioning. Evensystems that have not been modified couldbe affected because the electronicsystems are connected. Electronicmalfunctions can seriously jeopardize theoperational safety of your vehicle.

G WARNINGModifications performed on electroniccomponents or software can causemalfunctions. The radio, amplifier, CD driveand telephone are linked together.If one of the components is inoperative or wasnot properly removed or replaced, thefunction of the other components may beimpaired.This could considerably compromise theoperating safety of your vehicle.We therefore recommend always havingservice work on electronic componentsperformed at an authorized Sprinterdealership.

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Equipment on your audio devicei These Operating Instructions describe all

the standard and optional equipment ofyour audio device, as available at the timeof going to print. Country specificdifferences are possible.Please note that your audio device may notbe equipped with all the featuresdescribed.This also includes safety relevant systemsand functions. Therefore, the equipment onyour audio device may differ from that inthe descriptions and illustrations.If you have questions about equipment andoperation, consult any authorized SprinterDealer.

Qualified specialist workshopsi Read the information on qualified

specialist workshops in the vehicleOperator's Manual.

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Overview of controls .......................... 10Operation ............................................. 11Basic functions .................................... 11Multifunction steering wheel ............. 14Multifunction display .......................... 15

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Overview of controls

Overview

Function Page: Pressing briefly: switches

to FMPressing and holding:switches on/off RDS

; Switches between the AMand WB (weather band)waveband

= Display

? Disc slot

A CD eject button

B Switches to CD or AUXmode

C Radio modeStarts scan modeCD modeStarts scan mode

Function PageD Radio mode

Manual station tuningMP3 modeChanges folder

E Radio modeStarts station searchCD modeSkips tracksFast forward/rewind

F Pressing briefly:mutesPressing and holding:switches RDS on/off

G Radio modeStation preset 5CD modeStops display

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Function PageH Radio mode

Station preset 4CD modeRepeats track

I Radio modeStation preset 3CD modeDisplays playback timeMP3 modeDisplays album/trackname/playback time

J Radio modeStation preset 2CD modeRandom playback

Function PageK Radio mode

Station preset 1

L Calls up the sound menuVolume boostRegional mode

M Switches on/off

N Adjusts the volume

Function overviewUsing Sound 5 you can operate the followingfunctions:Rradio with FM, AM (medium wave), WB

(weather band), short wave and long waveRCD audio playbackRMP3 playback of CD

Operation

General notesThe system can be operated:Rusing the controls on Sound 5Rusing the multifunction steering wheelYou can also operate many of the Sound 5functions using the multifunction steeringwheel (Y page 14). The respective Sound 5functions, e.g. the selected radio station orCD track, are then shown in the multifunctiondisplay. A requirement for this is that youhave selected the corresponding menu in themultifunction display (Y page 15).The audio device emits an acousticconfirmation tone. When you press and hold

a button for an operation (e.g. storing astation), there is a tone at the end.

Basic functions

Switching on/off

Switching onX Turn key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition

lockorX Press the q button.

In both cases the audio device resets theoperating mode set before it was turnedoff.

i If the key is not inserted in position 1 or2 in the ignition lock, the audio deviceswitches itself off again automatically afteraround 60 minutes.

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Switching offX Turn key to position 0 in the ignition lock

and remove itorX Press the q button.

Switching the sound on/off (mute)

Switching on manual muteX Briefly press the 8 button.

The audio device switches to mute. In CDmode, the CD stops.

i If an RDS station has been set and muteis activated, TP-INFO is still shown in thedisplay.

i Instead of the standard mute, you canalso activate traffic announcement mute.In this case, you will only hear trafficannouncements. The remaining program ismuted .

Switching off manual muteX Briefly press the 8 button.orX Turn the o control.

You will hear the audio source you werelistening to before mute was activated.

Adjusting the volumei A separate volume setting applies for CD,

AUX and telephone operating modes.When you set the volume, the audio devicesaves the setting automatically forwhichever operating mode is currentlyactive.

Adjusting the volumeX Turn the o control on Sound 5orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.The audio device saves the volume settingswhen it is switched off.

i If the volume is above the maximumvolume when switched off, it may bequieter when switched on again if thevehicle is at a standstill for a longer period.

Speed-dependent volume controlThe audio device can control the volumeaccording to the speed of the vehicle.

Boosting volume for trafficannouncementsYou can set a volume boost for trafficannouncements.X Press the u button repeatedly until the

menu for setting the volume boost appears.The current setting will appear.

i Setting 0: no increaseSetting 3: maximum increase

X Turn the o control.The setting will change.The new setting is saved as soon as thesetting menu disappears.

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Sound settings

Adjusting the sound settingsX Press the u button.X Turn the o control on Sound 5.orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.The display in the instrument cluster showsthe current setting.

Balance and faderCommon balance and fader settings apply forthe radio, CD, AUX and telephone operatingmodes.

Setting the fader (volume distributionbetween front and rear)X Press the u button repeatedly until the

fader menu appears.The current setting will appear.

X Turn the o control.orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.The setting will change.The new setting is saved as soon as thefader menu disappears.

Setting the balance (volume distributionbetween left and right)X Press the u button repeatedly until the

balance menu appears.The current setting will appear.

X Turn the o control.orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.The setting will change.The new setting is saved as soon as thebalance menu disappears.

Bass, treble and mid-rangei Different bass/treble settings are

possible for all operating modes excepttelephone mode*.When you set the bass or treble, the audiodevice saves the setting automatically forwhichever operating mode is currentlyactive.

Setting the bassX Press the u button repeatedly until the

bass menu appears.The current setting will appear.

X Turn the o control.orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.The setting will change.The setting is saved as soon as the bassmenu disappears.

Setting the trebleX Press the u button repeatedly until the

treble menu appears.The current setting will appear.

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X Turn the o control.orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.The setting will change.The new setting is saved as soon as thetreble menu disappears.

Adjusting the mid-rangeX Press the u button repeatedly until theMIDDLE mid-range menu appears.The current setting will appear.

X Turn the o control.orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.The setting will change.The new setting is saved as soon as themid-range menu disappears.

LinearThis function adjusts the following settings tomedium:RVolumeRFaderRBalanceRBass, treble and mid-rangeRVolume of the traffic announcements (TA)RVolume of the confirmation tone (BEEP)X Press and hold the u button until you

hear a tone.

The settings are reset to medium.

Adjusting the volume of theconfirmation toneX Press the u button repeatedly until theBEEP menu appears.The current setting will appear.

X Turn the o control.orX Press the W or X button on the

multifunction steering wheel.X The setting will change.

The new setting is saved as soon as themenu disappears.

Multifunction steering wheel

G WARNINGA driver's attention to the road and trafficconditions must always be his/her primaryfocus when driving.For your safety and the safety of others,selecting features through the multifunctionsteering wheel should only be done by thedriver when traffic and road conditions permitit to be done safely.Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph(approximately 50 km/h ), your vehicle iscovering a distance of 44 feet (approximately14 m) every second.

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; W Increases the volume 12X Reduces the volume 12

= 6 Accepts a call~ Rejects or ends a call

? Selects a menuV Scrolls upU Scrolls down(see the vehicle Operator'sManual)

A Selects a submenu or listentry:& Scrolls up* Scrolls down(see the vehicle Operator'sManual)

i The telephone function is not supportedby vehicles with Sound 5.

Multifunction display

General notesThe text field in the multifunction displayshows values, settings and display messages.In order to operate the audio function usingthe multifunction steering wheel, theinstrument cluster in the multifunctiondisplay must be switched to the respectivefunction.

Switching the multifunction displayX On the multifunction steering wheel, press

the V or U button repeatedly untilthe desired menu appears.

The following displays are shown asexamples.

Radio mode display

: Station name (if transmitted) or frequency; Waveband with memory position number

(if transmitted)

CD mode display

: Current CD; Current track

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Audio equipment features ................. 18Radio mode .......................................... 18Audio CD and MP3 mode .................... 20Audio operation using the multi-function steering wheel ..................... 26

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Audio equipment features

i These Operating Instructions describe allthe standard and optional equipment ofyour audio device, as available at the timeof going to print. Country specificdifferences are possible.Please note that your vehicle might not beequipped with all the functions describedhere.

Radio mode

Switching to radio modeYou can use the FM and AM buttons to callup the following wavebands:RFM: station memory 1–5RFM: station memory 6–10RFM-AS: AutostoreRAM: MW (medium wave)RAM: LW (long wave)RAM: SW (short wave)RAM: WB (weather band)The station last selected on the chosenwaveband is displayed.

i LW and SW wavebands are not availableon all units (depends on sales area).

Switching wavebands

Setting the FM wavebandi FM waveband:RFM (VHF)

87.5–108 MhzX Press the FM button repeatedly until one of

the FM wavebands appears (FM 1–5, FM 6–10 or FM-AS).

The audio device selects the last station youwere listening to that was set on one of thethree FM wavebands.

Setting the AM wavebandi AM wavebands:RMW (medium wave):

531–1620 kHzRLW (long wave):

153–282 kHzRSW (short wave):

5800–6250 kHzFrequency steps specified are only valid forEurope. Other frequency ranges may beused in other areas.

X Press the AM button repeatedly until oneof the AM wavebands appears.

The audio device selects the last station youwere listening to.

Selecting a stationStations may be set in the following ways:RSelecting using station searchRSelecting using manual searchRSelecting using memory presets

Selecting using station searchX Set the desired waveband (Y page 18).X Press the ü button.

Ascending search of frequencies starts.orX Press the û button.

Descending search of frequencies starts.In both cases the search stops at the nextstation which can be received.

i When traffic announcements are enabled,the station search only stops at stationswith a strong reception signal and an RDSsignal. If traffic announcements areswitched off, the station search also stopsat stations without an RDS signal .

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Selecting using manual searchi This function is not available for the

weather band (WB).X Set the desired waveband (Y page 18).X Briefly press the n or ý button on

the radio.The waveband is searched in the frequencysteps stated above.

X Press and hold the n or ý button onthe radio.The search does not stop at the frequencysteps stated above.

Setting using memory presetsFive stations can be stored as memorypresets on each waveband. For the FMwavebands, a total of ten fixed stations andfive Autostore memory presets can be used.X Set the desired waveband (Y page 18).X Press a button from 4 to D

The audio device sets the stored station.

i With the FM 6–10, memory presets 6–10are also set using buttons 4 to D.Memory preset location 10 appears on thedisplay as FM0.

Scan modeRScan mode plays each station which can be

received for around 8 seconds.RAfter it has run through the stations twice,

the scan stops automatically at the stationyou were listening to before the scan wasstarted.

Starting scan modeX Switch to the desired waveband

(Y page 18).X Press the SC button.

The station search starts

Ending scanX Press the SC button again.

The station search stops

Storing stationsStations can be saved in the following ways:RManuallyRUsing Autostore

Storing manuallyFive memory presets are available for eachwaveband.X Set the station to be saved (Y page 18).X Press and hold a button between 4 andD until you hear a tone.The station will be saved at the button youhave pressed.

Storing using Autostorei Saving using Autostore is only possible in

the FM-AS waveband.The audio device fills the five memorypresets in the FM-AS waveband withstations in order of reception quality.If no stations are available, the audio devicefills all Autostore memory presets with thelowest frequency.

X Press the FM button repeatedly until theFM-AS waveband appears.

X Press and hold the SC button until you heara tone and the Autostore station searchstarts.

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When AS Seek disappears, saving iscomplete.

Reception quality

If a radio station is broadcast in stereo andthe reception quality is sufficient, stereosymbol : appears in the bottom left of thedisplay.

Audio CD and MP3 mode

Important safety notes

G WARNINGThe CD drive is a class 1 laser product. Thereis a risk of damage to the eyes due toexposure to invisible laser radiation if youopen the casing, or if the casing is faulty ordamaged.You must not open the casing. The unitcontains no parts on which you can carry outmaintenance. For safety reasons, allmaintenance work must be carried out byqualified aftersales technicians.

Notes on handling discsROnly hold discs by the edge.RHandle discs carefully to prevent playback

problems.RAvoid getting scratches, fingerprints and

dust on discs.RClean discs from time to time with a

commercially available cleaning cloth.

When cleaning CDs, you should wipe instraight lines from the center outwardsrather than in a circular motion.RWhen labeling discs, only use a pen

designed for that purpose.RPlace discs back in their cases after use.RProtect discs from heat and direct sunlight.

General notes

Permissible discsRCD-R and CD-RW

Permissible file systemsRISO 9660/Joliet standard for CDs

Multisession CDsFor multisession CDs, the content of the firstsession determines how the audio device willprocess the CD.If the first session contains data in audio CDformat, for example, and the second sessioncontains MP3 tracks, the audio device willtreat the CD as a conventional audio CD. Thismeans that it is not possible to access theMP3 tracks.If the first session contains MP3 tracks, forexample, and the second session containsdata in audio CD format, the audio device willnot treat the disc as a conventional audio CD.This means that it is only possible to accessthe MP3 tracks.

File structure of a data carrierRWhen you create an MP3 disc, the MP3

tracks can be organized in folders. A foldercan also contain subfolders. A disccan contain a maximum of 255 folders.Each folder can contain a maximum of255 tracks and 255 subfolders. A disc cancontain a maximum of 500 tracks. An MP3CD may contain no more than eight

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directory levels. Files in subsequent levelsare ignored.RWhen moving between folders and tracks,

display and selection of these is linear. Anyexisting hierarchical or nested folderstructure is handled as a linear sequence.

Track and file namesRDisplay of album and track name is limited

to a maximum of 31 characters (dependingon which character set is used).RThe file extension for MP3 files must be

"mp3" and must be separated from the filename by a full stop. Otherwise, the file typewill not be recognized by the device.RThe file extension for WMA files must be

"wma" and must be separated from the filename by a full stop. Otherwise, the file typewill not be recognized by the device.

Notes on copyrightMusic tracks that you create or play back aregenerally subject to copyright protection inaccordance with the applicable internationaland national regulations.In many countries, reproductions, even forprivate use, are not permitted without theprior consent of the copyright holder.Make sure that you know about the applicablecopyright regulations and that you complywith these.If you own these rights yourself, e.g. for yourown compositions and recordings, or if thecopyright holder has granted you permission,these restrictions do not apply.

Notes on compact discsi Discs with copy protection are not

compatible with the audio CD standard andtherefore may not be able to be played bythe audio device.You may encounter playback problemswhen playing copied discs. There is a widerange of data carriers, disc-writingsoftware and writers available. This variety

means that there is no guarantee that thesystem will be able to play discs that youhave copied yourself.There may be playback problems if you playCDs that you have copied yourself with astorage capacity of more than 700 MB. CDsof this type do not conform to the currentlyapplicable standards.

! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs.They could peel off and damage the drive.The drive is designed to hold discs whichcomply with the EN 60908 standard. Forthis reason, you can only use discs with amaximum thickness of 1.3 mm.If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those thatcontain data on both sides (DVD on oneside and audio data on the other), theycannot be ejected and can damage thedrive.Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,even with an adapter. Only use round discswith a diameter of 12 cm.

Information regarding MP3 filesRTo display the title and album name, you

need to add the corresponding data tothe MP3 file before burning (ID3 tags).RWe recommend a constant bit rate of at

least 160 kbit/sec for the compressionof MP3 data. With variable bit rates, thedisplay of the elapsed playback time maydiffer from the time actually elapsed.

Information regarding WMA filesRTo display the title and album name, you

need to add the corresponding metadatato the WMA file.RThe file extension for WMA files must be

"wma" and must be separated from thefile name by a full stop. Otherwise, thefile type will not be recognized by thedevice.

i A number of factors influence whether ornot a WMA file can be played, including:

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RSampling rateRBit rateREncoding processRSoftware used for the creation of the

WMA filesRBurn softwareRother settings (e.g. copy protection,

Digital Rights Management, advancedaudio format settings).

Use only current standard software togenerate WMA files. Use a sampling rate of44.1 kHz as well as bit rates between 16and 320 kbit/s. Do not use other settingssuch as lossless coding, surround sound,DRM and copy protection, etc.Do not use compilations that contain WMAfiles with other settings as this may renderthe CD unplayable even if only some fileson the CD do not fulfill the requiredconditions.

Loading a CD

G WARNINGInsert discs only when the vehicle isstationary. There is a risk of being distractedfrom the road and traffic conditions if youinsert or eject a disc while the vehicle is inmotion.

i The system may not be able to play audioCDs with copy protection in some cases.

X Insert the CD into the CD slot with theprinted side upwards.

i If you insert the CD into the slot when theunit is switched off, the device willautomatically turn itself on.

X The CD is drawn automatically into the slotand playback of the first track starts.

i The length of time required to read thedata (LOADING) depends on various factors(type of media, number of titles, whethercopy protected etc.) and may take longerin some cases.

Display with audio CD:

Display with MP3/WMA CD:

Initially, the track number is displayed briefly.Then the first ten characters of the trackname are shown.

i To display the full track name, press the= button. The track is only displayed ifthe corresponding information was addedwhen the CD was created (ID3 tags/metadata). Otherwise, only the file namewill be shown.

Ejecting a CD

G WARNINGOnly eject a disc when the vehicle isstationary. Otherwise, you may be distractedfrom the traffic conditions and could cause anaccident.

X Press the 8 button.The CD is ejected.

X Remove the CD from the disc slot.If the CD is not removed from the slot within10 seconds, it will be drawn in again forsafety reasons.

CD Playback

Switching to CD modeX Press the & button once or twice.

CD playback begins at the point lastlistened to when stopped.

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If no CD is inserted, the message NO CDappears for a short time.The device jumps to the last sound sourceplayed.

Skipping forwards/backOperation of this function is identical foraudio CDs and MP3/WMA CDs.RSkip forwards:

The next track is played.RSkip back:

i Skip back: the current track is restartedif this has been playing for longer thanapproximately 10 seconds. If it has beenplaying for less time, the previous track isplayed.

In CD mode, with an audio CD or MP3/WMACD inserted:X Press the ü button to skip forwards.

You will hear the next track.orX Press the û button to skip back.

You hear the previous track or the start ofthe current track again.

Audible fast forward/fast rewindIn CD mode, with an audio CD or MP3/WMACD inserted:X Press and hold the ü button for fast

forward.orX Press and hold the û button for fast

rewind.Display with audio CD inserted:

Display with MP3/WMA CD inserted:

After the button is released, playback iscontinued at the current place. The remainingplayback time for the current title is displayedfor a further 8 seconds.

Scan modeScan mode plays each title on the current CDfor approximately 10 seconds.It ends automatically at the track you werelistening to before you started the scan. Youcan also end the scan manually.Operation of this function is identical foraudio CDs and MP3/WMA CDs.

Starting scan modeIn CD mode, with an audio CD or MP3/WMACD inserted:X Press the SC button during CD playback.With audio CD inserted:

With MP3/WMA CD inserted:

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Ending scan modeX Press the SC button.X Press the ü button.orX Press the û button.

The title you are currently listening toremains set.

Changing the folderi This function is only available for MP3/

WMA CDs.In CD mode with MP3/WMA CD insertedX Press the n button to skip forwards.orX Press the ý button to skip back.X The next/previous folder is selected.Each time the folder is changed, the first tenletters of the folder name appear on thedisplay for a short time:

i To display the entire folder name, pressthe = button.

Once selection of a folder is complete, thedisplay switches back to the track name.

i If a folder contains no WMA or MP3 titles,that folder is not displayed.When moving between folders and tracks,display and selection of these is linear. Anyexisting hierarchical or nested folderstructure is handled as a linear sequence.The ROOT folder1 is displayed as \ROOT if itcontains MP3 or WMA files.

Playback options

Random function (random playback)You hear the tracks on the current CD in arandom order (e.g. 3, 8, 5, etc.). If you changethe CD, random playback ends.

Switching on random playbackIn CD mode, with an audio CD or MP3/WMACD inserted:X Press the 5 button.RANDOM appears for a short time and thedisplay then changes.

With audio CD inserted:

With MP3/WMA CD inserted:

Random playback of all albumsThis function is only available for MP3/WMACDs. The tracks of all albums are played inrandom order.X Press the 5 button twice.RANDOM appears for a short time and thedisplay then changes.

Switching off random playbackX Press the 5 button again.

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RepeatYou hear the current track repeatedly untilyou switch off the function, change the CD orchange the audio source.

Switching on repeatIn CD mode, with an audio CD or MP3/WMACD inserted:X Press the ? button.REPEAT appears for a short time and thedisplay then changes.

With audio CD inserted:

With MP3/WMA CD inserted:

Switching off repeatX Press the ? button again.

Repeat albumThis function is only available for MP3/WMACDs.You hear the current album repeatedly untilyou switch off the function, change the CD orchange the album.

Switching on album repeatWith MP3/WMA CD inserted:X Press the ? button twice.REPEAT appears for a short time and thedisplay then changes.

Switching off album repeatX Press the ? button again.

Displaying playback timeWith audio CD inserted:X Press the = button.With audio CD inserted:

i If you press the = button with anMP3/WMA CD inserted, the album andtrack name are shown, provided that thisinformation was added when the CD wascreated (ID3 tags/metadata).

Displaying the number of CD titles andtotal playback time

With audio CD inserted:X Press the = button twice.

Displaying album and track nameWith MP3/WMA CD inserted:X Press the = button.

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Displaying the album and track name(ID3 tags/metadata)

With MP3/WMA CD inserted:X Press the = button repeatedly.

The album and track name scroll across thedisplay from right to left.If the album and track name are not presentas ID3 tags, the file name is shown.

X To cancel the display: press the Dbutton.

Audio operation using themultifunction steering wheel

Selecting a radio stationi You can change between station

selection via memory presets and stationselection via frequency in the multifunctiondisplay. For information on how to do this,see the vehicle Operator's Manual.

X Switch the audio device to radio mode.X Using the V or U button on the

multifunction steering wheel, select theaudio display.

X Press the & or * button briefly onthe multifunction steering wheel.Depending on the multifunction displaysetting, the search stops at the next stationwhich can be received, either stored as apreset or within the frequency range.

: Station (if transmitted) or frequency; Waveband with preset number (if

transmitted)

Selecting a trackX Switch the audio device to audio CD or MP3

mode.X Using the V or U button on the

multifunction steering wheel, select theaudio display.

X Press the & or * button on themultifunction steering wheel.You will hear the next/previous track.Skipping backwards skips to the beginningof the current track if the track has beenplaying for more than 8 seconds. If thetrack has been playing for less than eightseconds, it skips to the start of the previoustrack.

X To fast forward/rewind: press and holdthe & or * button on themultifunction steering wheel until thedesired position has been reached.

Example display: audio CD mode: Current disc; Current track

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As at 06.06.2011

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