Mercedes-Benz HiLine User manual
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This Operation Guide is designed to give you both a quick reference of basic
functions and a detailed description of the sound systems’s entire range of operation.
All rights reserved. Subject to technical revision.
GRisk of accident!
Always pay full attention to traffic conditions first before operating
sound system controls while driving. Operate sound system controls only
if traffic conditions permit.
DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby noise reduction made available under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Overview of “HiLine” Model Radio 4
Overview of “Premium” Model Radio 6
Radio Models “HiLine” and “Premium” 8
Anti-theft Protection - Recoding Sequence 9
Operation 10
Switching On/Off, Adjusting Volume 10
Adjusting Audio Controls 10
Fader 11
Bass 11
Treble 11
Balance 11
Resetting Audio Controls for all Modes 12
Radio Operation 12
Selecting Radio Mode 12
Selecting Band 12
Automatic Seek Tuning 12
Manual Tuning 13
Storing Station Presets in Memory 13
Storing Station on Preset Button 13
Recalling a Station from a Preset Button 14
Automatically Storing Stations in Memory
(“Autostore”) 14
Weather Band (WB) 15
Cassette (CC) Operation 15
Playing Cassettes 15
Ejecting Cassette 16
Selecting Track 16
Fast Forward/Rewind 16
Dolby B Noise Reduction System 17
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Compact Disc (CD) Operation 17
Preparing the CD Changer for Operation 17
Ejecting the CD Magazine/Changing CD’s 17
Playing CD’s 18
Selecting CD’s 18
Selecting Tracks 18
Fast Forward/Reverse 19
General Notes on CD Operation 19
Cellular Telephone Operation 20
Special Features of “Premium” Model Radio
Scan Function in Radio, CC and CD Modes 20
User Memory for Audio Controls 21
FM2 for Further Level of FM Station Presets 21
Cassette Operation with Music Track Search and
Skip-Blank 22
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1. On/Off Switch, Volume Control Knob (Page 10)
2. Opening for release keys needed for radio
removal (left and right)
3. Mode Button (Page 13)
FM tAM tCC tCD tFM
4. Audio Control (Page 11)
Fader tBass tTreble tBalance tFader
5. Weather Band (WB) Select Button (Page 15)
6. In Radio Mode: “Station Preset 1” (Page 13)
In Cassette Mode: “Track Selector” (Page 16)
In CD Mode: Selection of “CD No. 1” (Page 18)
7. In Radio Mode: “Station Preset 2” (Page 13)
In Cassette Mode: Dolby Noise
Reduction (Page 17)
In CD Mode: Selection of “CD No. 2” (Page 18)
8. - 11. Station Presets 3 to 6; CD Selections 3 to 6
9. Search Forward/Reverse (Page 19)
10. Cassette Port
11. Cassette Eject Button (Page 16)
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1. On/Off Switch, Volume Control Knob (Page 10)
2. Opening for release keys needed for radio removal
(left and right)
3. Mode Button (Page 13)
FM1 tFM2 tAM tCC tCD tFM1
4. Audio Control (Page 11)
Fader tBass tTreble tBalance tFader
5. Weather Band (WB) Select Button (Page 15)
6. In Radio Mode: “Station Preset 1” (Page 13)
In Cassette Mode: “Track Selector” (Page 16)
In CD Mode: Selection of “CD No. 1” (Page 18)
7. In Radio Mode: “Station Preset 2” (Page 13)
In Cassette Mode: Dolby Noise
Reduction (Page 17)
In CD Mode: Selection of “CD No. 2” (Page 18)
8. In Radio Mode: “Station Preset 3” (Page 13)
In Cassette Mode: “Skip-Blank” (Page 23)
In CD Mode: Selection of “CD No. 3” (Page 18)
9. - 11. Station Presets 4 to 6; CD Selections 4 to 6
12. Search Forward/Reverse (Page 19)
13. Cassette Port
14. Cassette Eject Button (Page 16)
15. Scan Search Button for Radio, Cassette and
CD Modes (in Forward) (Page 20)
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Radio Models “HiLine” and “Premium”
Depending on the equipment level of your vehicle, one of two versions of the radio is installed. The “HiLine” model
radio is installed as standard equipment and is equipped with an integrated 4-channel amplifier. The “Premium”
model radio is equipped with a special interface for operation with the Bose Sound System. This model is also
equipped with a “Skip-Blank” feature, as well as a Scan button, which provides a search function in all modes,
allowing a music selection to be played briefly before proceeding to the next station or title.
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Anti-theft Protection
If the voltage supply to the radio unit is disconnected, the word “CODE” will
appear on the radio’s display after the radio is switched on. In this mode, the
radio is rendered inoperable. Radio function can only be restored by entering a
five digit code retrieved from a radio code card (supplied with the vehicle)
using the radio preset buttons.
Recoding Sequence
Switch radio on. The display indicates the word “CODE”. Press the station
preset button corresponding to the first digit in the radio code (read from the
radio code card). The first number and “____“ are indicated on the display.
Continue entering the other four digits of the code number using the station
preset buttons. After entering all five digits of the code, compare the number
on the display with the actual code read from the card. If any digits were
entered incorrectly, reenter the complete code again.
Confirm entry of the correct code by pressing the or button. If an
incorrect code is entered and confirmed, then the display will once again
indicate “CODE”. The code must be entered again. After attempting to enter an
incorrect code three times, the display will indicate “WAIT” and further entry
of codes is blocked for 10 minutes. If a further attempt of entering three
incorrect codes is made, additional attempts to recode the radio are blocked for
approx. 60 minutes.
Note:
The radio must be left on during the “WAIT” period.
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Operation
Switching On/Off, Adjusting Volume
Switching on/off: press volume control knob . The radio is switched off by
turning the ignition key to steering lock position 0 or by removing the ignition
key. The radio is switched on again by turning the ignition key to steering lock
positions 1 or 2. The radio can also be operated without the ignition key being
inserted by pressing the volume control knob. It switches off again
automatically after 1 hour.
Rotate volume control knob to the right - volume increases.
Rotate volume control knob to the left - volume decreases.
Adjusting Audio Controls
FADER - BASS - TREBLE - BALANCE functions are accessed using the audio
select button .
Bass and treble levels can be set and stored for each of the radio’s modes
including AM, FM, WB as well as cassette and CD operation. The settings for
the audio controls are displayed in a range from -10 to +10. The controls are
centered or set to their flat position when 0 is displayed.
After selecting desired function, turn volume control knob within
4seconds.
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Fader
Press button until “FAD” appears on display.
Turn volume control knob to right - sound is directed to front speakers.
Turn volume control knob to left - sound is directed to rear speakers.
Bass
Press button until “BASS” appears on display.
Turn volume control knob to right - bass level increases.
Turn volume control knob to left - bass level decreases.
Treble
Press button until “TREB” appears on display.
Turn volume control knob to right - treble level increases.
Turn volume control knob to left - treble level decreases.
Balance
Press button until “BAL” appears on display.
Turn volume control knob to right - sound is directed to right speakers.
Turn volume control knob to left - sound is directed to left speakers.
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Resetting Audio Controls for all Modes
All audio controls (FADER-BASS-TREBLE-BALANCE) are set to their center or
flat positions and the volume is set to a predetermined level. “RESET” appears
on the display.
With any of the audio controls displayed, press audio select button again
for longer than 2 seconds.
Radio Operation
Selecting Radio Mode
Depending on what mode the radio was last operated in, it may be necessary to
press the button to access the radio mode.
Selecting Band
Press button until the desired (AM or FM) band appears on the display.
FM87.7...107.9 MHz
AM530..1710 kHz
Automatic Seek Tuning
Press button: Finds and locks onto the next station in ascending
frequency.
Press button: Finds and locks onto the next station in descending
frequency.
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Manual Tuning
Press and hold or button for longer than 2 seconds. A beep will be
heard and the frequency appears on the display. Step-by-step tuning of the
frequency in ascending or descending order occurs as long as “--” appears in
front of the frequency indicated on the display. If no tuning adjustment is
made to the frequency within 8 seconds, the radio switches back to the normal
adjustment mode. Tuning adjustments can be made in the following
increments:
200 kHz for FM
10 kHz for AM
Storing Station Presets in Memory
Using the station preset buttons 1 - 6 in each respective band, a maximum
24 stations can be stored in memory as follows:
6 Stations on FM
6 Stations on “Autostore” FM (see Page 14)
6 Stations on AM
6 Stations on “Autostore” AM (see Page 14)
Storing Station on Preset Button
Select band with MODE and tune to desired station.
Press and hold one of the six station preset buttons until a beep is heard and
the sound is no longer muted. The desired station previously tuned to appears
on the display.
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Recalling a Station from a Preset Button
Press desired station preset button. If the stored station cannot be received,
then “- - - - - - - -” will appear on the display after pressing the preset button.
The radio will then return to the station last being listened to.
Automatically Storing Stations in Memory (“Auto store ”)
The “Autostore” feature allows a further set of station presets to be stored.
After selecting this function, the radio automatically begins a station search
and 6 stations with the best reception are stored in the order of reception
quality. The stations previously stored manually are not affected by this
procedure and remain stored after exiting the “Autostore” mode. The
“Autostore” feature is available on the AM and FM bands.
Using MODE, select the AM or FM band. Press the button again and
hold for longer than 2 seconds until a beep tone can be heard and “AS SEEK”
appears on the display. The “Autostore” procedure is completed in about
10 seconds and “AS” remains on the display to indicate that the function was
performed successfully.
By briefly pressing the button again, the current band remains
selected, however, the “AS” symbol is no longer displayed and the “autostored”
stations are erased from memory. The stations previously stored manually can
now be accessed again.
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Weather Band (WB)
Press button. The frequency last tuned to broadcasts weather informa-
tion. If reception of that frequency is not possible, the radio automatically
seeks the next weather band frequency available.
Cassette (CC) Operation
Playing Cassettes
Insert cassette into its port until the unit pulls the cassette in. The radio auto-
matically switches to cassette operation.
Side 1 or A is played. Side 1 or A is defined as the side facing up when insert-
ing the cassette. “CC TRK 1” appears on the display. The proper tape equaliza-
tion for normal or chrome/metal tape is automatically selected. The inserted
cassette is not ejected if the radio is switched off or switched to another operat-
ing mode.
With a cassette already inserted, cassette (CC) operation is accessed by press-
ing the button; press button repeatedly until “CC” appears on
the display. If no cassette is inserted, “NO CC” appears on the display.
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Ejecting Cassette
Press eject button . The cassette is ejected. The unit automatically
switches to radio mode and the station last tuned to.
Note:
The cassette is not ejected when switching the radio off.
Selecting Track
To select the track (switch sides), press the button. The display indicates
the track currently selected with “CC TRK 1” or “CC TRK 2”. The track is auto-
matically switched once the side is completed.
Fast Forward/Rewind
Press button briefly. Fast forward of the tape begins.
Press button briefly. Rewind of the tape begins.
The fast forward or rewind function can interrupted by pressing the button for
the opposite direction.
Cassette operation resumes play when the tape reaches the side’s end or
beginning.
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Dolby B Noise Reduction System
This function, which is activated by pressing the Dolby noise reduction button
, reduces background hiss while playing a cassette that was recorded
using the Dolby B noise reduction system. appears on the display. When
playing cassettes which were not recorded using Dolby B noise reduction,
press the button and the symbol no longer appears on the display.
Compact Disc (CD) Operation
Preparing the CD Changer for Operation
If the Mercedes-Benz integrated CD changer is installed, the CD changer can
be operated as soon as the magazine containing the CD’s is loaded (see
illustration). Take care in inserting the discs into the magazine properly and
the magazine correctly into the CD changer port. Close the port door after
inserting the magazine.
Ejecting the CD Magazine/Changing CD’s
Slide CD changer port door to the right and press the button. The
magazine will automatically slide halfway out of the port, at which point it
can be removed. When inserting CD’s into the magazine’s slots, make sure
that the individual CD’s label faces up, otherwise the CD will not play.
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Playing CD’s
Press button repeatedly until the “CD” mode appears on the display.
The CD last listened to will resume play at the point where it left off .
Selecting CD’s
By pressing station preset buttons 1 to 6, the desired CD may be selected, at
which point “LOAD” appears on the display. After approx. 10 seconds, play
begins with track 1. The selected CD number and track are displayed. If there
is no CD loaded in the magazine slot selected (e.g. in slot 4), the display will
indicate “NO CD4” for approx. 4 seconds, then search for the next available
CD.
Selecting Tracks
Press or button briefly. The next track of the current CD is selected in
ascending (>) or descending (<) order and played. To jump a number of tracks,
repeatedly press the respective button briefly.
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Fast Forward/Reverse
Press or button and hold for longer than 2 seconds while a track is
playing. A beep tone will sound and the track will rapidly fast forward/reverse
with reduced volume.
As long as fast forward/reverse is active, the display will indicate the elapsed
time of the respective track in seconds. If the beginning or end of the CD is
reached while moving rapidly through a track, the unit will automatically
cancel fast forward/reverse.
General Notes on CD Operation
If, for example, CD 2 is dirty and CD 3 is scratched, then the display will
indicate “CD 2 ERR1” and the unit will automatically proceed to the next
higher CD. In this example, the display would then indicate “CD 3 ERR2” and
proceed to the next higher CD.
Handle your CD’s carefully. Handle discs only by the edges and avoid finger-
prints, dust, scratches and dampness on both surfaces. Do not affix labels to
the discs and always store the discs in their original cases when removing
them from the magazine.
cGThis CD changer contains a Class 1 laser unit. If the cover is
opened or damaged, there is danger from invisible laser radia-
tion. Do not remove the cover. There are no parts than can be
repaired by the user. Only qualified service technicians should
attempt internal maintenance or repairs, including cleaning.
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