Adjusting the sound settings

Calling up the sound menu

You can make various sound settings for the different audio and video sources. This means that it is possible to set more bass for radio mode than for audio CD mode, for example.

You can call up the respective sound menu from the menu of the desired mode.

The example describes how to call up the sound menu in radio mode.

The radio display appears. You will hear the Press the The radio display appears. You will hear the function button.

The radio display appears. You will hear the last station played on the last waveband.

Select Sound by sliding

and turning Select Sound by sliding and turning and turning to confirm. the COMAND controller and press to confirm.
You can now set the treble and bass or the balance and fader for radio mode.

Adjusting treble and bass

by turning  the COMAND controller Select Treble or Bass in the sound menu by turning and press  to confirm. the COMAND controller and press to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.

To set the treble
To set the treble

1 Last setting selected
2 Current setting

the Select a setting by turning the the COMAND controller and press confirm. to confirm.
The setting is stored and you exit the menu.

Adjusting balance and fader

With the Balance function, you can control whether the sound is louder on the driver's or front-passenger side.

The Fade function is used to control whether the sound is louder in the front or the rear of the vehicle.

by turning  and press Select Balance/Fader in the sound menu by turning to confirm. and press to confirm.

1 Current setting

1 Current setting

the Select a setting by sliding the or COMAND controller and press  to the COMAND controller and press confirm. to confirm.
The setting is stored and you exit the menu.

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