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Audio mode, function - GF82.85-P-2030G

MODEL 463.247 /248 /254 /270 /303 /340 /341 up to 31.8.08 with CODE (ET4) COMAND operating and display system as of model year 2007 model year 07.5, YoM 07 

MODEL 463.249 /271 up to 31.8.08 as of model year 2007 

Shown with code (E66) Sound system (Harman/Kardon) 

Fig 1: Audio Mode Function Diagram
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Function requirements 

IMPORTANT With "circuit 15R Off", the MOST subscribers are activated by switching on the COMAND operating, display and controller unit.

The following audio functions can be selected using the "Audio" menu item

The audio functions can be controlled, selected or set using the following components:

IMPORTANT With model 463.249/271 it is only possible to operate audio, telephone and navigation components via the multifunction steering wheel button groups as of model year 07.5, YoM 07.

The audio mode consists of the following component functions:

Radio mode function sequence (AM/FM) 

The radio tuner is integrated in the COMAND, operating, display and controller unit. The radio tuner comes with the following functions:

With model 463.254/303, the radio and cell phone antenna (A28) and, with model 463.247/248/249/270/271/340/341, the amplifier module 1, window antenna, receives the radio-frequency (RF) signals for ultra-short wave and medium wave.

Modulated onto these HF signals are music, voice or data signals. The signals are then sent via the coaxial lines to the integrated radio tuners of the COMAND operating, display and controller unit. The radio tuners demodulate the HF signals, in other words they separate the useful information (audible frequencies) from the carrier signal (inaudible).

Radio data system (RDS) or Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) function 

As well as the radio program, many radio stations also broadcast digital information such as the station name and traffic program identification. This information is evaluated by the COMAND operating, display and controller unit and is displayed on the display if the following requirements are met:

FM antenna diversity, function 

If reception faults occur while driving, the COMAND operating, display and controller unit tries to receive the selected station on an alternative frequency with the aid of the radio tuner and switches over accordingly if reception improves. Similarly a switchover is made depending on reception quality between the rear window FM antennas. The function runs automatically.

Function sequence for audio-CD mode 

User navigation for controlling CD functionality of the 6-disk CD changer with "Single Slot" and for displaying supplemental information is shown via the display of the COMAND operating, display and controller unit. Audio-CDs (also MP3 format) can be played.

The CD menu and the track menu, which are stored on the CD inserted, and the occupied CD slots are displayed in the display of the COMAND operating, display and controller unit. Slots "1" to "6" are numbered consecutively. For this reason, the function scope and menu display are dependent on each respective medium. In the event that one of the two menus is missing on the CD, the display of the COMAND operating, display and controller unit provides the corresponding "SOFT KEY" with a gray background.

Audio output 

With model 463.249/271 or with model 463.248/270/341 with code (E66) Sound system (Harman/Kardon) the audio output is provided by the COMAND operating, display and controller unit via the sound system amplifier to the speakers.

With model 463.248/270/341 without code (E66) Sound system (Harman/Kardon) and model 463.247/254/303/340 the audio is output over the speakers by the COMAND operating, display and controller unit via direct lines.

  Instrument cluster, component description A1
Model year 07.5, YoM 07
GF54.30-P-6000G
  Antenna amplifier module, component description A2/71
Model 463.247/248/249/270/271/340/341
GF82.62-P-3003G
  Radio and telephone antenna component description A28
Model 463.254/303
GF82.62-P-3142G
  Component description for voice control system (VCS [SBS]) control unit A35/11
Model 463.247/248/254/270/303/340/341 with code (EL1) LINGUATRONIC voice control system or
Model 463.249/271 as of model year 07.5, YoM 07
GF82.70-P-4300G
  COMAND operating, display and controller unit, component description A40/3
Model 463.247/254/303/340/341, model 463.248/270 without code (498) Japan version
GF82.85-P-3134G
    Model 463.249/271 GF82.85-P-3134GA 
  Inside rearview mirror unit, component description A67 GF68.49-P-2105G
  Speaker system, component description H4/1, H4/2, H4/5, H4/6, H4/7, H4/8, H4/27, H4/33 and H4/34; H4/29 (model 463.249/271 or model 463.248/270/341 with code (E66) Sound system (Harman/Kardon)) GF82.62-P-4220G
  Sound amplifier, component description N40/9
Model 463.249/271 or model 463.248/270/341 with code (E66) Sound system (Harman/Kardon)
GF82.62-P-3009G
  Electronic ignition/starter switch control unit (EIS), component description N73 GF80.57-P-6000G
  Steering column tube module, component description N80 GF54.21-P-6050G
  CD player with changer component description N87/2
Model 463.247/248/254/270/303/340/341 with code (EP5) CD changer or model 463.249/271
GF82.64-P-3112G
  LIN converter, component description N135 GF82.90-P-4023G 
  Voice control system (VCS [SBS]) switch, component description S93/2
Model 463.247/248/254/270/303/340/341 with code (EL1) LINGUATRONIC voice control system or
Model 463.249/271 as of model year 07.5, YoM 07
GF82.70-P-4301G
  Multifunction steering wheel button group, component description S110, S111 GF82.90-P-4001G