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Audio 50 APS, function - GF82.61-P-0003GZ

MODEL 164 except CODE (494) USA version except CODE (498) Japan version with CODE (525) MB Audio 50 APS radio up to Model Year 2008 

Fig 1: Identifying Radio And Navigation Unit
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The radio and navigation unit is a central control and display unit for all the entertainment and communication systems integrated into the vehicle. It can also be controlled via the control buttons on the multifunction steering wheel (MFL).

Fig 2: Identifying Radio And Navigation Unit
G10118143Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

The radio and navigation unit is installed in the center console.

The following system components integrated into the device are controlled by the radio and navigation unit:

The following external components are controlled:

Shown on model 164.1 except code (813) Voice control system (VCS [SBS]) Left view, without speaker 

Fig 3: Identifying Voice Control System Component Without Speaker (Left View) - Shown On Model 164.1 (1 Of 2)
G10118144Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Voice Control System Component Without Speaker (Left View) - Shown On Model 164.1 (2 Of 2)
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Shown on model 164.1 except code (813) Voice control system (VCS [SBS]) Right view, without speaker 

Fig 5: Identifying Voice Control System Component Without Speaker (Right View)
G10118146Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Block diagram shown on model 164.1 except code (813) Voice control system (VCS [SBS]) 

Function requirements: 

When circuit 15R is active, the functions of the radio and navigation unit are available. If circuit 15R has not been activated, then the MOST subscribers are activated when the radio and navigation unit is switched on. In this case, control using the multifunction steering wheel is not possible.

Radio reception 

2 radio tuners that can be controlled via the controller unit are integrated in the radio and navigation unit.

Operation via the interface is generated by the radio and navigation unit and displayed on the screen.

The audio signals are amplified by the radio and navigation unit and then output via the vehicle speakers.

With code (810) Sound system, the audio signals are routed to the amplifier for sound system, amplified there, and output over the vehicle speakers.

Playing audio CDs 

The single-slot drive above the display of the radio and navigation unit and the CD changer (code (819) 6-disk CD changer) can play CD audio media (in Red Book audio format) and data CDs with MP3 files (max. 99 tracks).

Both disk drives can process text information, which is stored on a CD. Located below the display is the button for ejecting the CD ("Disc Eject").

Audio signal control 

The radio and navigation unit manages the audio sources, such as CD changer (code (819) 6-disk CD changer) and amplifier for sound system (code (810) Sound system). These audio sources can be controlled via MOST.

Making phone calls 

The cell phone (A34/6) is inserted into the UPCI [UHI] cell phone holder (Universal Portable CTEL Interface) (A34/15) and is thereby connected to the control unit UPCI [UHI] control unit. The telephone function is included in the UPCI [UHI] control unit. It is operated via the radio and navigation unit. The UPCI [UHI] control unit is connected to the radio and navigation unit via MOST.

Navigation 

The radio and navigation unit contains a navigation module and is responsible for the entire entry management for navigation. The display uses pictograms.

IMPORTANT The functions of the VCS [SBS] (code 813) are described in the VCS [SBS] function description.

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