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Media
Information about media mode
INFORMATION ABOUT SUPPORTED FORMATS AND DATA STORAGE MEDIA
&
WARNING
Risk of distraction when handling data storage media
If you handle a data storage medium while driving, your attention is
diverted from the traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
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Only handle a data storage medium when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
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OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING NOTES:
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The multimedia system supports a total of up to 50,000
files.
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Data storage media up to 2TB are supported (32‑bit
address space).
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Due to the large variety of available music and video files
regarding encoders, sampling frequency and data transfer
rates, playback cannot be guaranteed.
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Due to the wide range of USB devices available on the
market, playback cannot be guaranteed for all USB devices.
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Videos up to FullHD (1920x1080) are supported.
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Copy-protected music and video files or DRM (Digital
Rights Management) encrypted files cannot be played back.
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MP3 players must support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
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Files with the corresponding format can be played back
from the USB device in Dolby Atmos.
INFORMATION ON COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND TRADEMARKS
Audio files which you create yourself (e.g. copies of data storage media
you make yourself) are generally subject to copyright protection. In many
countries, reproductions are not permitted without the prior consent of the
copyright holder, even for private use. Make sure that you know about the
applicable copyright regulations and that you comply with these.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 2020-2022 Dolby Laboratories. All
Rights Reserved.
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Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS Patents, see https://patents.. Manufactured under licence
from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together
are registered trademarks, and DTS TruVolume is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
©
.
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
DTS
®
Connected Radio™
For DTS Patents, see http://patents.. Manufactured under licence from
DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS Connected Radio, and the DTS logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and
other countries.
©
2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lyrics licensed and
provided by Lyric Find™. Content licensed and sourced from Radioplayer™.
Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype, "Powered by Gracenote", MusicID
and Playlist Plus are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote,
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licen‐
ces found here: https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses
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TIDAL and TIDAL logo are registered trademark of Aspiro AB in the European
Union and other countries.
Overview of the media menu
1 Album cover
2 Active media source
3 Track and artist
4 Active data storage medium and current track number/track in playback
list
5 Repeat
6 Random playback
7 Settings
8 Additional options
9 Additional categories
A Playlists and categories
B Timeline
C Media search
D Next track or fast forward
E Controls playback
F Previous track or fast rewind
Connecting the data storage medium to the
multimedia system
CONNECTING USB DEVICES
*
NOTE
Damage caused by high temperatures
High temperatures can damage USB devices.
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Remove the USB device after use and take it out of the vehi‐
cle.
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The multimedia connection unit is found in the centre console storage com‐
partment and has two type C USB ports
1. Depending on the vehicle equip‐
ment, there are further USB ports in the stowage compartment under the
armrest.
The charging power of the USB ports is at least 5V (3A) and, depending on
the vehicle equipment, a maximum of 20V (5A).
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Connect the USB device to the USB port.
SEARCHING FOR AND AUTHORISING A BLUETOOTH
®
AUDIO DEVICE
Requirements:
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Bluetooth
®
is activated on the multimedia system and audio device.
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The audio device supports the Bluetooth
®
audio profiles A2DP and
AVRCP.
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The audio device is "visible" for other devices.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
5
Bluetooth
AUTHORISING A NEW BLUETOOTH
®
AUDIO DEVICE
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Select Connect device.
Detected equipment is displayed in the device list.
#
Select an audio device.
Authorisation starts. A code is displayed on the multimedia system and
on the mobile phone.
#
If the codes are identical, confirm on the audio device.
#
Select No, only music.
The Bluetooth
®
audio device is connected with the multimedia system.
CONNECTING A PREVIOUSLY AUTHORISED BLUETOOTH
®
AUDIO DEVICE
#
Select a Bluetooth
®
audio device from the list.
The connection is being established.
Starting media playback
Requirements:
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A data storage medium is connected to the multimedia system.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
#
Select a media source.
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Controlling media playback
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
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To pause playback: select 8.
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To continue playback: select 6.
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To repeat a track: select :.
FOR THE REPEAT FUNCTION THERE ARE THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS:
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Select once: the active playlist is repeated.
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Select twice: the current track is repeated.
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Select three times: the repeat function is deactivated.
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To play back tracks in random order: select 9.
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To rewind or fast-forward a track: tap on the desired point on the
timeline.
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To select the next track: select ü.
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To select the previous track: select û.
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To scroll through tracks quickly: press and hold û or ü.
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To show the current track list: select 5.
Additional options for setting media playback
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
CALLING UP ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
#
Select Ä.
The additional options are shown.
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Select an option.
Media search
NOTES ABOUT THE SEARCH FUNCTION IN CATEGORIES
Under 5 you can search through all available media files. There are several
categories available for selection. The categories shown depend on the con‐
nected device and data format.
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The categories are available as soon as the entire media content
has been read in and analysed.
Availability of the media search with Android devices may be
limited.
STARTING A SEARCH IN CATEGORIES
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
5
5
#
Select a category.
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USING THE KEYWORD SEARCH
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
You can look for content using the keyword search with free text input.
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Select ª.
A keyboard for character entry appears.
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Enter the term searched for.
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The search begins with the first character entered. The more
characters entered the more concrete the search results become.
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Select the desired entry from the result list.
If a list with several tracks is selected, then this is opened in the search.
To playback all of the tracks in the list, select Ä and then
Play now.
Music online
REQUIREMENTS
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There is an account for the music streaming service.
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A subscription for the music streaming service has been obtained.
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The data volume is available.
Depending on the country, data volume may need to be purchased.
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A fast Internet connection for data transmission free of interference.
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The functions and services are country-dependent. For more
information, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
ADDING A STREAMING PROVIDER THE FIRST TIME YOU START THE
APPLICATION
#
Select Online music.
The overview of all supported streaming providers appears.
#
Select a streaming provider.
A QR code is shown on the display.
#
Scan the QR code with the mobile phone.
#
Confirm the connection request on the mobile phone.
ADDING MORE STREAMING PROVIDERS
#
Select Online music.
The last active streaming provider is active.
#
Select Z.
#
Select Music services.
The overview of all supported streaming providers appears.
#
Select a streaming provider.
A QR code is shown on the display.
#
Scan the QR code with the mobile phone.
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Confirm the connection request on the mobile phone.
LOGGING OUT FROM A STREAMING PROVIDER
#
Select Online music.
The last active streaming provider is active.
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Select Z.
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Select Music services.
The overview of all supported streaming providers appears.
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Tap on Log out.
CALLING UP MUSIC ONLINE
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
#
Select Online music.
Music playback can be controlled with the Touch Control or by using the media
application.
SEARCHING FOR MUSIC IN ONLINE MUSIC
Multimedia system:
4
©
5
Media
5
Online music
SEARCHING FOR CATEGORIES IN ONLINE MUSIC
The media content of the streaming provider can be scanned through in the
category search. The available categories and the symbol for the category
search depend on the streaming provider.
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Start the category search.
The list of available categories appears.
#
Select a category.
KEYWORD SEARCH IN ONLINE MUSIC
You can look for content using the keyword search with free text input.
#
Select ª.
A keyboard for character entry appears.
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Enter the term searched for.
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The more characters entered when using the keyword search, the
more concrete the search results are.
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Select the desired entry from the result list.
Depending on the selected hit, playback is started or a lower level in the
search is opened.
CALLING UP ONLINE MUSIC SETTINGS
Multimedia system:
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©
5
Media
5
Online music
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Select Z.
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Select Music services.
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Select Z next to a streaming provider.
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Select a setting.
INFORMATION ABOUT DOLBY ATMOS
®
The MBUX multimedia system enables playback of Dolby Atmos
®
content via
the Burmester
®
sound system, thereby providing an even more immersive
three-dimensional sound experience.
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The function is available with Amazon Music
®
or Apple Music
®
or
by using a USB device with the corresponding file formats.
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Availability of this function depends on the respective equip‐
ment.
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SWITCHING DOLBY ATMOS
®
ON OR OFF
Requirements:
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An account for the Amazon Music
®
or Apple Music
®
music streaming
service is available.
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A subscription to the Amazon Music
®
or Apple Music
®
music streaming
service has been obtained.
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Sufficient data volume is available.
Depending on the country, data volume may need to be purchased.
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A fast Internet connection for data transmission free of interference.
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The functions and services are country-dependent. For more
information, consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Multimedia system:
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©
5
Media
#
Select Online music.
The overview of all supported streaming providers appears.
#
Select Amazon Music
®
or Apple Music
®
.
#
Select Z.
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Tap E to switch on Dolby Atmos
®
.
or
#
Tap D to switch off Dolby Atmos
®
.
Tracks which are present or available in Dolby Atmos
®
will be played
accordingly in this format by the sound system.
MBUX SOUND DRIVE
INFORMATION ON MBUX SOUND DRIVE
MBUX SOUND DRIVE allows you to experience your favourite song in a new
interactive way. You can use various driving conditions to influence elements,
e.g. instruments or voices in real time, and recreate them while driving. Differ‐
ent elements of your favourite song are thus built up and broken down again
through the experience of different driving situations.
THE FOLLOWING DRIVING CONDITIONS ALLOW YOU TO BECOME PART
OF THE MUSIC (EXAMPLES):
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Accelerate
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Brake
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Steer
YOUR FAVOURITE SONG CAN BE EXPANDED WITH THE FOLLOWING LAY‐
ERS (EXAMPLES):
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Bass
R
Melody
R
Certain instruments
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Availability of this function depends on the respective equip‐
ment.
OPERATING THE MBUX SOUND DRIVE
Requirements:
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You have a Mercedes me ID.
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The vehicle is linked to the Mercedes me ID.
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The Digital Extra is available and has been activated.
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There is an Internet connection.
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The track is available.
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©
5
Media
5
Sound Drive
CONTROLLING PLAYBACK
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Tap on ; to start playback.
Playback starts.
or
#
Tap on É to stop playback.
Playback stops.
SWITCHING RANDOM PLAYBACK ON OR OFF
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Tap on 9 to switch on random playback.
Random playback starts.
or
#
Tap again on 9 to switch off random playback.
Random playback stops.
CALLING UP THE SETTINGS
#
Tap on Z to access the settings.
#
Select a setting.
CALLING UP A PLAYLIST
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Tap on 5 to search the available content.
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Select a track.
SEARCHING FOR A TRACK
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Tap on ª to search for a track.
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