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(Media Interface Function - GF82.60-P-2020GRA)

MODEL 166 

as of model year 2013 up to model year 2016 

with CODE 518 (Media interface) 

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Function requirements, general 

Media interface, general 

The media interface function is also called a Universal Consumer Electronic Interface (UCI). The Media Interface allows portable terminals to be connected to the audio equipment using the relevant adapter cable, the Media Interface electrical connector, the media interface control unit and the Media Oriented System Transport.

Three different adapter cables are included ex-factory (in the glove compartment):

IMPORTANT The Media Interface electrical connector is located in the stowage compartment (telephone compartment) between the front seats. The AUX connection electrical connector (X39/45), which is installed up to 13.12.2013 as standard, is omitted.

An AUX connection and two different USB interfaces are available for connecting the portable terminals. The USB interfaces support the following devices and standards:

IMPORTANT iPods are also connected via a USB interface.

IMPORTANT If you try to connect a USB memory stick via the adapter cable for USB devices, the following message appears on the Audio/COMAND display:

NOTE: "Please connect the device to the other USB port". The USB electrical connector (X115) for connecting USB memory sticks is also located in the stowage compartment (telephone compartment) between the front seats.

Devices connected via a USB port (including iPods) can be operated with the following controls:

IMPORTANT Menu navigation and graphic representation of the menu navigation are accomplished on the Audio/COMAND display and are dependent on the specific portable terminal connected.

AUX devices must be operated on the device itself.

IMPORTANT With the "AUX" audio source, "Standard" and "Boost effect" can be selected in the "Volume" menu. The input level can be increased by selecting "Boost effect".

Cover art 

When playing pieces of music, the corresponding cover art is shown on the Audio/COMAND display if the cover art in question is stored in the portable terminal (e.g. iPod).

The maximum file size for processing cover art is 5 MB. The media interface control unit adapts the resolution to 240 x 240 pixels, 16 bit colors and converts the file to JPG format.

Media database 

Metadata is stored in the connected device in addition to the actual media files. This metadata is collected by the media interface control unit in a memory system, the media database. It is then possible to search for the relevant metadata in this store. Metadata includes, for example, the title, interpreter, composer, album, genre, audio book, podcast, file identifier, file type (audio or video).

The media interface control unit permanently stores the metadata of up to three devices. When one of these devices is reconnected, the metadata is updated. As soon as a fourth device is connected, the oldest set of metadata is overwritten.

Function sequence for media interface 

The media interface control unit is supplied with voltage via two direct lines (circuit 31 and circuit 30). If a portable device is connected, it is recognized by the media interface control unit via the following route:

The media interface control unit then sends a signal to the audio equipment, which changes to the connected source in the case of devices connected via a USB port (but not AUX devices). The user can now display the audio data or video data on the Audio/COMAND display by selecting the "Media Interface" menu item as well as the specific submenu item ("Normal Track Sequence", "Track List Mix", "Medium Mix").

The "Media interface" menu item and the specific submenu item can be selected using one of the following controls:

The control signals from the buttons on the "Audio equipment" are processed internally.

The Audio/COMAND control panel control signals are forwarded via telematics CAN to the audio equipment.

The control signals of the multifunction steering wheel button groups are forwarded to the "audio equipment" via the following route:

The voice signals for operation via VCS [SBS] are forwarded to the audio equipment by the hands-free system microphone group.

Following the evaluation of the control signals, the audio equipment forwards the control signals to the connected portable terminal via the following route:

The connected portable terminal evaluates the control signals and sends the corresponding audio signals and data to the audio equipment via the reverse route.

On vehicles without CODE 810 (Sound system) and without CODE 811 (Advanced sound system), the audio signals are output by the audio equipment to the speaker system via direct lines.

On vehicles with CODE 810 (Sound system) or with CODE 811 (Advanced sound system), the audio output is sent by the audio equipment via the Media Oriented System Transport (MOST), then amplified in the sound system amplifier control unit and forwarded to the speaker system via direct lines.

IMPORTANT More detailed information on the speaker system is available in the "Speaker output function" document.

The control signals from the remote control (with CODE 816 (Entertainment remote control) or with CODE 867 (SPLITVIEW)) are received over the infrared interface of the COMAND controller unit, where they are internally processed.

On vehicles with CODE 867 (SPLITVIEW), the audio signals can be played back over the radio frequency headphones or over the headphones electrical connector (cabled).

On vehicles with CODE 512 (COMAND APS with DVD changer) or with CODE 527 (COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation)), video signals and data are forwarded from the media interface electrical connector directly to the COMAND controller unit via a coaxial cable. The COMAND controller unit then processes the video signals and data internally and transmits them to the Audio/COMAND display via a low voltage differential signal (LVDS) line.

IMPORTANT Video files on iPods can be selected and played using the vehicle controls. Video-compatible devices connected via AUX must be operated on the device itself.

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