2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class audio

72 Audio
DVD operation
Changing the aspect ratio
The system will automatically select the
appropriate aspect ratio when a DVD is
played back.
You can manually change the aspect ratio
during playback of the DVD. To do this, use
the top left soft key. The soft key changes
each time you press it.
Possible aspect ratios are: 4:3, 16:9 and
Zoom.
The soft key indicates the aspect ratio to
which you will change when you press the
soft key.
Zoom is useful to watch movies in
cinematic aspect ratio. You can use the
function to reduce the width of the black
bars at the top and bottom.In the Settings menu (page 71),
press the soft key repeatedly until the
desired aspect ratio is set.
Changing the DVD language
Changing the DVD language:
During playback of the DVD, activate
the DVD settings menu (
page 71)
Press the Lang. soft key.
The language list is displayed. The con-
tent of the list depends on which langu-
ages the DVD supports.
Use g or G to select a language.
Press E.
The selected language is set.
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You can only change the DVD language
if the DVD supports several languages.
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The Lang. soft key has no function if
the Settings menu is activated from
within the DVD menu.
In this case, you need to change the
language in the DVD menu (
page 70)
if the menu item is available. Or remove
the DVD menu (
page 71) and again
press the
Lang. soft key in the
Settings menu.
Some DVDs allow the language to be
selected additionally or exclusively in
the DVD menu saved on the DVD
(
page 70).
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Audio
DVD operation
Displaying and swit
ching between sub-
titles
During playback of the DVD, activate
the DVD settings menu (
page 71).
Press the Subtitle soft key.
The subtitles list will appear. The
content of the list depends on the DVD.
Use g or G to select a subtitle.
Press E.
The selected subtitles are used.
or
Use g to select list entry
No subtitles.
Press E.
Subtitling is switched off.
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The system cannot read languages in
DTS format. If you se lect such a langu-
age, the movie is played without sound.
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These functions are available only if the
DVD supports subtitles.
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When you insert a DVD, subtitles are by
default switched off.
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The Subtitle soft key has no function
if the Settings menu is opened from
within the DVD menu. In this case, you
need to change the subtitles in the
DVD menu (
page 70) if the menu
item is available.
Or remove the DVD menu (
page 71)
and again press the
Subtitles soft
key in the Settings menu.
Some DVDs allow the subtitling func-
tion to be selected additionally or ex-
clusively in the DVD menu saved on the
DVD (
page 70).
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74 Audio
DVD operation
Changing the camera view
During playback of the DVD, activate
the DVD settings menu (
page 71)
Press the Angle soft key.
A list of the available camera views will
appear.
Use g or G to select the desired
camera view.
Press E.
The selected camera view is used.
Display the soft keys (page 67).
Press the Brightn., Contr. or
Color soft key.
Press h or H .
The respective setting is changed.
If several movies are on the DVD, you can
select a movie directly.
Movies can be selected while the DVD is
played back or stopped.
E.g.: Select movie no. 3
Press 3.
The 3rd movie starts after a short
while.
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You can only change the camera view if
several camera views are stored on the
DVD. The number of available
camera views depends on the DVD.
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The Angle soft key cannot be selected
if the Settings menu is activated from
within the DVD menu (
page 70).
In this case, select the camera view in
the DVD menu.
Some DVDs supporting different
camera views don’t offer a switch
option. In this case, select the camera
view in the Settings menu.
Adjusting brightne ss, contrast and
color
Selecting a movie
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Movie selection may also be possible in
the DVD menu saved on the DVD
(
page 70).
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75
Audio
DVD operation
If the movie is divided into chapters or sce-
nes, you can directly jump to a chapter or
scene or skip them while the movie is
playing. Some DVDs will not allow this in
certain portions of the movie (e.g. during
screen credits, age restriction and/or pa-
rental advisories).
Selecting a scene or chapter directly
E.g.: Scene/chapter 5
While the movie is playing, press
*.
Press 5.
After a short while playback starts from
the 5th chapter or the 5th scene. Scene/chapter skip
Press
D or d .
Button D = Next chapter or scene
Button d = Previous chapter or
scene or beginning of scene if scene
has been playing for more than 10
seconds
Keep D or d pressed during DVD
playback.
D = fast forward
d = reverse
Release the button to stop fast
forward/reverse.
Selecting a scene/chapteri
Chapter/scene selection may also be
possible in the DVD menu stored on
the DVD (
page 70).
Fast forward/reverse
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76 Audio
DVD operation
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81
Satellite radio*
Satellite radio operation
Muting
Press
J while listening to the satel-
lite radio.
The symbol R will appear in the symbol
bar.
Press J again to resume listening to
the current station.
The symbol R will have disappeared. Satellite radio stations are split up into ca-
tegories. You can select between various
c a t e g o r i e s s u c h a s N e w s , S p o r t s N e w s a n d
Country Music, if available. The category
list is sorted alphabetically.
Selecting a program category
Use
H or h while the Satellite radio
main menu (
page 80) is being
displayed.
The previous or next program category
(alphabetical order) will appear in the
display. The station last tuned in the
new category will begin to play. You can use the following functions:
Automatic tuning
Automatic station scan (page 82)
Station selection via direct channel
entry (
page 82)
Station selection from the preset menu
(
page 84)
Automatic tuning
Use G or g while the Satellite radio
main menu is being displayed.
or
Press d or D .
The satellite radio will tune in to the nu-
merically previous or next receivable
station in the selected category.
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You can display 2 in full:
Station information (page 84)
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Muting will also be canceled if you
switch to an audio source, e.g. normal
radio, or if you alter the volume.
Changing the program categorySelecting a station
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97
Telephone*
Telephone operation
You can use the following functions in the
telephone menu:
Entering a telephone number
(
page 98)
Use the redial function (page 99)
Displaying the dialed numbers list
(
page 100)
Displaying the received calls list
(
page 101)
Use speed-dialing (page 102)
Use quick-dialing (page 102)
Displaying the phone book
(
page 104)
Adjusting balance settings (page 29)
The system detects an incoming call, the
phone rings.
Incoming calls are indicated in a window in
any system (e.g. radio).
The window shows:
the caller’s number if it is transmitted
or
the caller’s name if her or his name and
number are saved in the phone book. Accepting a call
Press
k.
or
Press E.
The window disappears and the display
will change to the call menu
(
page 102). An active audio source
will be muted. You talk over the hands-
free set.
Muting the ringing tone
Press K.
or
Press H to highlight Reject and
than press E.
The window disappears. The last active
audio source is audible.
Incoming call
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98 Telephone*
Telephone operation
Setting the volume for hands-free ope-
ration
Raising the volume
Turn the rotary control on the e but-
ton to the right.
Lowering the volume
Turn the rotary control on the e but-
ton to the left.
For more information, see chapter “At
a glance” (
page 27). Sound settings
You can change the sound settings (only
Balance) during a conversation.
For more information, see chapter “At a
glance” (
page 29).
Additional control functions are explained
at “Active Call” (
page 102).
Ending a call
Press K.
You can use the following functions to
make a phone call:
Dialing a telephone number
(
page 98)
Redial (page 99)
Selecting an entry from the dialed
numbers list (
page 100)
Selecting an entry from the received
calls list (
page 101)
Use speed-dialing (page 102)
Use quick-dialing (page 102)
Selecting a phone book entry and
dialing the number (
page 105)
Dialing a telephone number
Entering a telephone number
Open the Telephone menu
(
page 96).
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This function is possible during an
active call, otherwise volume of audio
source, e.g. radio is changed.
After ending the call, the system stores
the current volume se tting. If current
volume setting exceeds the default set-
ting, then the system will use the de-
fault level for next incoming/outgoing
call.
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No ring or DTMF tones will be heard
when a mobile phone set to silent mode
is inserted into the cradle. For ringtone
settings, refer to the separate opera-
ting instructions for the mobile phone.
Outgoing calls
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You can also make a phone call from
the address book (
page 187) and
using the Voice control system*. Refer
to separate Voice control system*
operating instructions.
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