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The playlists on the device are searched for
in the background. They are provided in a
separate category once they are available.
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The media interface does not support files
that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
Supported USB storage media
The following USB storage media are sup-
ported:
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USB Flash Drives
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USB hard disks, 1", 1.8", and 2.5" drives
with a starting/steady current not to
exceed 800 mA (separate power supply
may be necessary)
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MP3 players
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basic MP3 player are treated as USB
storage media
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for selected MP3 players additional func-
tions are supported
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For details and a list of supported MP3
players contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or visit http://mbusa-
mobile.com/ (USA only) or http://
www.mercedes-benz-mobile.com/ (Can-
ada).
The media interface supports USB storage
media of USB Device SubClass 6. Information
on USB Device SubClasses of storage
medium are available from the manufacturer
of the device.
Supported file formats on USB storage
media
The following file formats are supported:
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mp3: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
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wma: CBR, VBR (up to 320 kbit/s)
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m4a: low complexity (LC) codec
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playlists: m3u, pls
ID3 Tags (version 1.x, 2.3, 2.4) and WMA tags
in ASCII and UTF16 coding are supported to
display meta data during playback.
Supported iPod
®
versions
The following iPod
®
versions are supported:
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iPod Mini
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iPod nano 1G
®
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iPod 4G
®
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iPod 5G
®
Connecting external audio devices
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 162.
!
External devices that you take into the
vehicle can interfere with radio reception.
The required connection cables 1, 2, or
3 are available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
1
AUX cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack, for
devices with analog audio port (AUX) or
for connection via headphone port, e. g.
MP3 or tape player
2
iPod
®
cable
3
USB cable for supported USB storage
media
4
Example device iPod
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