Freightliner Audio 15 Operating instruction

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As at 22.02.2013

Thank you for choosing the new Sprinter

First of all, familiarize yourself with your Audio 15. Read this manual, particularly the safety and warning notices, before you drive off. This will help you to obtain the maximum pleasure from your Audio 15 and avoid endangering yourself and others.

The equipment and functions of your Audio 15 may differ depending on:

model

order

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technology

Therefore, the descriptions provided may occasionally differ from your device.

Please consult an authorized Sprinter Dealer if you have any questions.

The Operator's Manual and all supplements are an integral part of the vehicle. You should always keep them in the vehicle and pass them on to the new owner if you sell the vehicle.

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Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ........................................... 7

At a glance ............................................. 9

Navigation system .............................. 21

Radio .................................................... 23

SD memory card and USB device ...... 29

Bluetooth®........................................... 37

AUX function ....................................... 55

Technical data ..................................... 59

Contents

Audio fadeout ...................................... 17

AUX function

Connecting a device ........................ 56

Increasing the volume ......................56

Selecting .......................................... 56

Balance

Setting ............................................. 16

Basic functions .................................... 14

Bass

Setting ............................................. 16

Becker®MAP PILOT

see Navigation

Bluetooth

Activating/deactivating ................... 38

Conditions ....................................... 38

Connecting another mobile phone ... 41

Displaying details ............................. 41

Operating using the multifunction

steering wheel ................................. 53

Pairing a mobile phone .................... 39

Selecting a playback option ............. 52

Selecting a track .............................. 52

Starting and stopping playback ....... 52

Unpairing ......................................... 42

Bluetooth®Audio ................................. 49

Connecting an audio device ............. 49

Connecting another audio device .... 50

Increasing the volume ......................53

Interrupting playback ....................... 52

Pairing an audio device .................... 50

Pairing an audio device (external) .... 50

Reconnecting an audio device ......... 50

Selecting .......................................... 49

Unpairing an audio device ................ 51

Boost function ..................................... 56

Call

Accepting ......................................... 42

Ending .............................................. 42

Making ............................................. 43

Rejecting .......................................... 43

Calling

Using Bluetooth®............................. 42

Call lists

Calling up an entry ........................... 46

Call waiting

Accepting ......................................... 45

Changing folders ................................. 33

Cleaning ................................................. 8

Correct use ............................................ 7

Day design ........................................... 15

Declaration of conformity ..................... 7

Deleting

Call lists ........................................... 47

Display

Adjusting the brightness .................. 14

On-board computer ......................... 14

Overview .......................................... 11

Selecting the design ........................ 15

Switching on/off .............................. 16

Equipment .............................................. 8

Example of operation .......................... 12

Factory settings .................................. 19

Fader

Setting ............................................. 16

Fast forward/rewind .......................... 33

Forward/rewind .................................. 33

Frequency input

Manual ............................................. 24

GPS reception ...................................... 22

Hands-free system

Switching on/off .............................. 44

Index

Interrupting a traffic report ................ 27

Language

Setting ............................................. 17

Media Interface

Supported file formats ..................... 60

Metadata

Displaying ........................................ 35

Mobile phone

Connecting ...................................... 41

Displaying Bluetooth®details .......... 41

Pairing ............................................. 39

Pairing (external) .............................. 40

Reconnecting ................................... 41

Selecting .......................................... 38

MP3

Selecting a track .............................. 32

Multifunction steering wheel

Adjusting the volume ....................... 14

Operating an audio device ............... 53

Operating the radio .......................... 26

Operating the USB ........................... 35

Overview .......................................... 13

Using the telephone ......................... 46

Mute function ...................................... 14

Navigation

Becker®MAP PILOT ......................... 22

GPS reception .................................. 22

Switching to ..................................... 22

Night design ........................................ 15

On-board computer

Overview .......................................... 14

Operating the radio

Using the multifunction steering

wheel ............................................... 26

Operator's Manual

General notes .................................... 7

Overview of controls ........................... 10

Pairing .................................................. 39

Phone book

Calling an entry ................................ 48

Calling up .........................................47

Deleting an entry ............................. 48

Displaying details ............................. 48

Playback options ................................. 34

Playlists

Playing back ..................................... 33

Protection against theft ........................ 8

Qualified specialist workshop .............. 7

Radio

Calling up stored stations ................ 26

Entering a frequency ........................ 24

Searching for a station ..................... 24

Setting a station.............................. 24

Setting stations manually ................ 24

Station list ....................................... 24

Storing stations ............................... 24

Storing stations automatically ......... 25

Storing stations manually ................ 24

Switching wavebands ...................... 26

Random folder ..................................... 34

Random tracks .................................... 34

Rear view camera ................................ 18

Switching on manually ..................... 19

Redial .................................................... 44

Resetting

Factory settings ............................... 19

SD function

Displaying metadata ........................ 35

Displaying track information ............ 35

Inserting a memory card .................. 30

Selecting .......................................... 30

Index

Selecting playback options .............. 34

Switching folders ............................. 33

SD memory card

Ejecting ............................................ 30

Inserting .......................................... 30

Selecting active partition ................... 35

Selecting a track ................................. 32

Settings

Adjusting the display ....................... 14

Brightness ........................................ 14

Display design ................................. 15

Language ......................................... 17

Sound settings ................................. 16

Time format ..................................... 15

Specialist workshop .............................. 7

Speed dial

Calling a number.............................. 48

Station list ............................................ 24

Stations

Calling up .........................................26

Selecting .......................................... 24

Setting manually .............................. 24

Storing ............................................. 24

Storing automatically ....................... 25

Storing manually .............................. 24

Station search ..................................... 24

Switching off ........................................ 14

Switching on ........................................ 14

Telephone

Accepting/ending a call ................... 42

Entering phone numbers .................. 43

Making a call ....................................43

Making a call from a call list ............ 46

Redialing .......................................... 44

Rejecting a call ................................ 43

Rejecting or accepting a waiting

call ................................................... 45

Selecting .......................................... 38

Setting the reception and

transmission volume ........................ 45

Switching hands-free system on/

off .................................................... 44

Telephone book

Editing an entry ................................ 48

Time

Setting the format ............................ 15

Tone settings

Balance and fader ............................ 16

Treble and bass............................... 16

Track

Selecting .......................................... 52

Selecting by skipping to a track ....... 32

Selecting by track number ............... 33

Selecting from a track list................ 32

Track information ................................ 35

Track list .............................................. 32

Traffic Announcements (TA)

Activating/deactivating priority ....... 27

Interrupting a traffic report .............. 27

Notes ............................................... 27

Setting the volume ........................... 27

Treble

Setting ............................................. 16

Unpairing ............................................. 42

USB (Audio)

Connecting a device ........................ 30

Displaying metadata ........................ 35

Displaying track information ............ 35

File structure ................................... 61

Operating with the multifunction

steering wheel ................................. 35

Requirements .................................. 60

Selecting .......................................... 31

Selecting playback options .............. 34

Switching folders ............................. 33

Volume

Adjusting ......................................... 14

Wavebands

Switching ......................................... 26

Index

Operating safety

WARNING

If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.

In addition, observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving.

Proper use

Audio 15 can be used to receive radio stations, to play back SD memory cards and other data carriers and to make calls via the

Bluetooth®function. It can also be used for the playback of the picture from the rear view camera and as a navigation system with

Becker®MAP PILOT (optionally).

Observe the requirements in the technical data for data carriers and permissible formats.

General notes

Information on the Operating Instructions

This Supplement describes Audio 15 with optional equipment as was available at the time of this Supplement going to print. Country-specific variations are possible.

Therefore, your Audio 15 equipment may differ from certain descriptions and illustrations. If you have any questions concerning the equipment and operation, consult any authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Qualified specialist workshops

A qualified specialist workshop has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on Audio 15.

An authorized Sprinter Dealer is a qualified specialist workshop.

Always have modifications to Audio 15 carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity

Radio-based vehicle components

USA only: The wireless devices of this

vehicle comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. These devices may not cause interference, and

2. These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canada only: The wireless devices of this

vehicle comply with Industry Canada RSS-210 standard. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. These devices may not cause interference, and

2. These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Introduction

Information on copyright

Registered trademarks

Bluetooth®technology is the standard for

short-range wireless data transmission of up to approximately 10 meters.

Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) Inc.

An SD memory card is a digital storage medium.

SD memory cards carry the logo displayed above. This logo is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

Protection against theft

This device is equipped with technical measures to protect it against theft.

Further information on protection against theft can be obtained from an authorized Sprinter Dealer.

Cleaning

To clean, use a slightly damp cloth. The cloth must be soft and lint-free. For stubborn dirt, you can use a mild cleaning agent. In particular, never clean the display with alcohol, acid or an abrasive cleaning agent.

Equipment

With Audio 15, the following functions are available:

radio reception in wavebands FM and AM (SW, MW, LW)

playback of files stored on SD memory cards

playback of files stored on USB devices

playback on external devices via the AUX jack

connection of a personal mobile phone via Bluetooth®to call using the hands-free

system

connection and playback of your personal audio equipment via Bluetooth®(if

supported by your audio device)

navigation (optional, only with Becker

MAP PILOT)

display of rear view camera images (optional)

Introduction

Familiarizing yourself with your

product ................................................ 10

Basic functions .................................... 14

At a glance

Familiarizing yourself with your product

Audio 15 overview

Audio 15 overview diagram

Function Page

Calls up navigation 22

;

Selects radio 24

Switches wavebands 26

Makes system settings 14

Selects audio source:

SD memory card 30

USB device 31

AUX function 56

BT Audio 49

Selects the telephone function 38

SD memory card slot

Function Page

Display 11

x to slm

Selects audio source:

Stores and calls up a station 24

Sets the frequency manually 24

Displays radio text

Selects a track 24

Telephone number entry 43

Searches for a phone book entry 48

Passkey entry 39

Deletes characters

Exits menu or jumps up one menu level higher

Familiarizing yourself with your product

At a glance

Function Page

Navigates within the menus (turn)

Confirms selection/entry (press)

9:=;

Navigates within the menus

Station search 24

Skip 32

Fast forward/rewind 33

Sets the volume 14

Switches on/off 14

Station search 24

Skips forward 32

Fast forward 33

Station search 24

Skips back 32

Rewind

Function Page

Accepts a call 42

Makes a call 43

Redials 44

Accepts a waiting call 45

Ends a call 42

Rejects a call 43

Rejects a waiting call 45

Mutes audio source 14

Pauses SD memory card/ USB device

Switches the hands-free system on/off 44

Display

Status bar

;

Main menu bar

Display/selection window

Menu bar

The display shows the function currently selected with its current settings and associated menus ?. The following functions

and menus are available:

Function Menu

Navigation

via Becker®MAP PILOT

Radio Radio

Presets

Info

Sound

SD memory card SD

Familiarizing yourself with your product

At a glance

Function Menu

Music

Media

Sound

USB device USB

Music

Media

Sound

AUX AUX

Volume

Sound

BT Audio BT Audio

Media

Sound

Telephone Telephone

Call lists

System Settings

Display off

Entry routines

Control knob

Use the control knob to navigate.

Movement Operation

Turn Selects menus and entries

Press Confirms the selection

Buttons and their functions

In addition to the control knob, you can also operate Audio 15 with the following buttons:

Button Operation

Jumps back one menu level

When route guidance is active: jumps to main menu

Deletes last character entered

When route guidance is active: cancels route guidance

Selects previous line

Selects next line

;

Jumps one entry to the right

Jumps back to the main menu

Shows other editing options/menus

Jumps one entry to the left

Jumps up one menu level higher

Hides other editing options/menus

When route guidance is active, all other

buttons for navigation are inoperative.

Example of operation

The following example shows, step by step, how to select and play tracks which have been saved on an SD memory card.

Initial situation: you are listening to the radio and the SD memory card is inserted in the slot.

Press the Õ button. Audio 15 calls up SD mode.

Press the : button repeatedly until the menu bar is selected.

Use the control knob or press the = and ; buttons to select MusicMusic.

Familiarizing yourself with your product

At a glance

Press the rotary knob/pushbutton. The display shows the menu. You see the name of the memory card which is inserted and a selection list.

Use the control knob or press the : and 9 buttons to select PlaylistsPlaylists.

Press the rotary knob/pushbutton. The display shows all playlists which have been saved on the SD memory card.

Use the control knob or press the : and 9 buttons to select the desired playlist.

Press the rotary knob/pushbutton. The display shows a list of titles which belong to the playlist.

Use the control knob or press the : and 9 buttons to select the track you wish

to play first.

Press the rotary knob/pushbutton. Audio 15 plays the selected track and closes the list.

Overview of the multifunction steering wheel

The operation of certain functions is described in the sections on basic functions, radio, SD memory card, USB

device and Bluetooth®.

Button

Function

On-board computer display

;

Increases the volume

Reduces the volume

Accepts an incoming call/ redials

Ends/rejects a call

Selects next main menu

Selects previous main menu

Jumps up in the menu bar

Jumps down in the menu bar

Familiarizing yourself with your product

At a glance

Display overview of the on-board computer

The display of the on-board computer shows the following menus and functions of Audio 15:

Menu Functions

NavigationRoute guidance

Radio Selects the stored stations on

the current waveband

SD/USB Selects tracks in the current

folder

TelephoneAccepts a call

Ends/rejects a call

Performs calls via the phone book

Performs calls via call lists

BT Audio Selects a track

Basic functions

Switching on/off

Press the q On/Off button. Once switched on, Audio 15 calls up the most recently active function.

Audio 15 switches itself off automatically

when you remove the ignition key.

Audio 15 switches itself off automatically when the condition of charge of the battery is low.

If Audio 15 is on while the ignition is switched off, it will switch itself off automatically after approximately 30 minutes to save the vehicle battery.

Setting the volume

Turn the o volume control during playback.

Press the W or X button on the multifunction steering wheel.

Activating/deactivating the mute function

Press the 8 mute button. The sound from the audio source is

switched on or off. When the sound has been muted, the x symbol is shown in

the status bar.

If you change the audio source or adjust the volume, the sound switches on again automatically.

When the mute function is active, playback from the SD memory card, USB device and BT audio is paused. When you deactivate the mute function, playback will resume from the position where it was paused.

When the TA function is activated, you hear traffic reports even when the sound is muted (Y page 27).

Adjusting the display

Setting the brightness

Press the i button.

Select SettingsSettings.

Select DisplayDisplay.

Basic functions

At a glance

Select BrightnessBrightness. The display shows the brightness with current level : and previous level ;.

Set the brightness to the desired level.

Press the rotary knob/pushbutton. The new setting is saved.

Press the % button.

To exit system settings: press the $ or Õ button.

Setting the display design

Press the i button.

Select SettingsSettings.

Select DisplayDisplay.

Select Day ModeDay Mode, Night ModeNight Mode or

AutomaticAutomatic.

The # dot indicates the display design selected.

When the AutomaticAutomatic setting is selected,

Audio 15 (optionally) evaluates the readings from the automatic vehicle light sensor and automatically switches the display designs. On vehicles without light

sensors, Audio 15 switches over to the onboard computer depending on the light switch setting and dimming setting.

Press the % button.

To exit system settings: press the $ or Õ button.

Setting the time format

The time is set via the on-board computer, see the vehicle's Operating Instructions. On vehicles with a tachograph, the time must be set on the tachographs.

Press the i button.

Select SettingsSettings.

Select Time FormatTime Format.

Set the desired time format:

HH:MM (24 hrs)HH:MM (24 hrs): 24-h format, e.g.

13:15

HH:MM (AM/PM)HH:MM (AM/PM): 12-h format, e.g.

1:15 pm

The # dot indicates the selected time format.

Press the % button.

To exit system settings: press the $ or Õ button.

Basic functions

At a glance

Switching the display on/off

Press the i button.

Select Display OffDisplay Off. The display is switched off. Audio 15 functions remain available. The selected audio source remains audible.

To switch on the display again: press the control knob.

Alternatively, you can call up a different

function (e.g. radio).

Adjusting the sound settings

Calling up sound settings

You can make individual tone settings for the following audio sources:

Radio

SD/USB

AUX

Bluetooth®audio

Select the audio source for which you wish to set the sound.

Press the : button repeatedly until the menu bar is selected.

Select SoundSound. The display shows the current sound settings.

Adjusting treble and bass

Call up the sound settings.

Select TrebleTreble or BassBass. The display shows the sound setting with current sound level : and previous sound

level ;.

Select the desired sound level (-10-10 to +10+10).

Setting the sound distribution

In addition to treble and bass, you can also set the sound distribution.

Balance: right/left distribution

Fader: front/rear distribution

Basic functions

At a glance

Call up the sound settings.

Select Bal/FadBal/Fad. You see a schematic diagram of the passenger compartment and the current sound distribution.

Set the sound distribution with the =, ;, : and 9 buttons.

Press the rotary knob/pushbutton.

Exiting sound settings

Press the % button.

Press the : button.

Select BackBack. Audio 15 stores the new sound settings.

Setting the language

As standard, Audio 15 accepts the language set in the on-board computer. You can also set the language independently of the onboard computer.

You must set the language of the

navigation system separately.

Press the i button.

Select SettingsSettings.

Select LanguageLanguage. The display shows a list of available languages. The # dot indicates the

currently set language.

Select the desired language. The display texts of Audio 15 are shown in the selected language.

Select Synchronize LanguagesSynchronize Languages. The display texts of Audio 15 are shown in the language selected for the on-board computer display.

To exit system settings: press the $ or Õ button.

Switching audio fadeout on/off

This function can only be switched on if the optional navigation module is installed. Audio fadeout reduces the volume of other audio sources, such as the radio, when you receive a navigation message.

Press the i button.

Select SettingsSettings.

Select Audio Fadeout for NavAudio Fadeout for Nav

InstructionInstruction.

Basic functions

At a glance

Switch the function on O or off ª using the control knob.

Press the % button.

To exit system settings: press the $ or Õ button.

Rear view camera

Safety notes

Objects that are not at ground level appear further away than they actually are, for example:

the bumper of the vehicle parked behind

the drawbar of a trailer

the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch

the tail-end of a truck

slanted posts

Only use the camera guide lines for orientation. Do not get any closer to objects than the lowest horizontal guide line. You may otherwise damage your vehicle and/or the object.

The rear view camera is only an aid. It cannot replace your own awareness of the immediate surroundings. You are responsible for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneuvering and parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the maneuvering area.

Under the following circumstances, the rear view camera will not function, or will function in a limited manner:

there is very heavy rain, snow or fog

at night or when the vehicle is in very dark places

if the camera is exposed to very bright light

if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED lighting (the display may flicker)

if there is a sudden change in temperature, e.g. when driving into a heated garage in winter

if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed

the rear of the vehicle is damaged. In this case, have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear view camera operation

If your vehicle is equipped with a rear view camera, the image from the rear view camera is relayed to the display when you engage reverse gear. Guide lines in the display (depending on the vehicle's equipment) help you with backing up.

The rear view camera is only active when the ignition is switched on.

Static guide lines

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the rear view camera image displays static guide lines. These guide lines assist you with backing up.

The static guidelines have the following meanings:

Please note that all the data is

approximate.

Distance from the rear of the vehicle, 10 ft (3 m)

;

Vehicle width (to outer edge of wheels)

Vehicle width including exterior mirrors

Vehicle center mark (e.g. to improve visibility of a trailer drawbar)

Basic functions

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