2010 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE Comand Manual

Display Screens :Connector for wired headset;Aux connectors=Display?Infra-red sensorsRemote Control :Switching the display screen on or off;Switching on/off the key illumination=Selecting the display screen (left/right)?Selecting menu item or menu (arrows)AConfirming selection (OK)BMuting the playbackCSetting the Volume (wired headset)DSkipping tracks forward/backwardESelecting a title directlyFLeaving a menu
Selecting the Active Display Screen for
the Remote Control
With the remote control you can select which
of the two display screens is responsive to the
remote control.
XSelecting the left/right display screen:
Rotate the wheel = until L or R appears in
the small window.
Switching On/Off the Display Screen
i If the ignition key is in position 0 or 1 ( Y
vehicle operating guide) or the key is not
inserted, the display screens are switched
off automatically after 30 minutes. Before
switching off a corresponding message
appears.
You can switch on the screen(s) again but
be aware it will continue to discharge the
vehicle battery.
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XPoint the remote control to the active
screen and press the On/Off : button on
the remote control.
The display screen is switched on or off.
i Switching on with the remote control is
only possible if the ignition is on.
Muting the Audio Playback (Only Wired
Headset)
XPress the button B on the remote control.
Depending on the previous state the sound
is switched on or off.
Selecting a Menu Item and Confirming the
Selection
XSelecting the menu item: Press the arrow
buttons ? on the remote control.XConfirming the selection: Press the OK
button A.
CD/DVD Drive and Aux Connectors
The CD/DVD drive is located in
R central position underneath the rear seats
in vehicles with folding rear seat
R in the arm rest between the rear seats in
vehicles without folding rear seat
:CD/DVD slot;Aux, right (R) connector for audio signal=Aux, left (L) connector for audio signal?Aux, connector for video signal (V)ACD/DVD eject button
The Aux connectors shown here represent
the source Disk Drive Aux. The same
connectors are available at the display
screens. These represent the Aux source
Display Aux .
Wireless Headsets
i Vehicles sold in the US are equipped with
wireless headsets. Vehicles sold in Canada
and elsewhere are equipped with wired
headsets.
:Setting the volume;Selecting the display screen=Battery compartment?Switching headset on/offAState Indicator LEDXAdapt the fit of the headset by pulling the
headset clamp as indicated by the arrows
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Switching ON/Off the Wireless headsetXPress button ?.
Depending on the previous state the
headset is switched on or off. In order to
preserve battery charge, the headset is
switched off if there is no IR signal
reception for appr. 3 minutes.
Setting the Wireless Headset Volume
XTurn the Thumb wheel : to set the desired
volume.
i If you have connected a wired headset to
a display screen, you can set the volume
with the Volume +/- button C of the
remote control ( Y page 167).
Selecting the Display Screen for the
Headset
XSelect the display screen with the
switch ;.
The selected screen L or R is indicated.
State Indicator LED
The color of the LED indicates:
R if the headset is switched on or off
R the battery condition
ColorStateGreenHeadset is switched on and
the batteries are full.DarkHeadset is switched off or
the batteries are empty or
not inserted.RedHeadset is switched on and
the batteries are almost
empty.
Connecting Additional Headsets
You can connect wired headsets to both of
the display screens. The socket is suitable for
headsets with 1/8“ stereo jacks and 32 Ohm
impedance ( Y page 167).
Rear Compartment Socket
In vehicles with the rear-seat entertainment
system, there is a 12 V socket in the rear
compartment. Please refer to the vehicle
Operator's Manual for the exact location of
the socket.
The socket can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 180 W.
Replacing the Batteries
You need batteries for the remote control and
the wireless headset.
GWarning
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Immediately seek medical help if a child
swallows a battery. Batteries are not to be
short-circuited, dismantled or thrown into
fire.
HEnvironmental Note
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method
of disposal. Many states require sellers of
batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.
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Remote Control Batteries
The remote control contains two batteries of
size AAA, 1.5 V.
XRemove the cover of the battery
compartment 3 on the back of the remote
control by pressing down the clip :.XTake out the empty batteries 5.XInsert the new batteries. Mind the polarity
marks on the batteries.
Battery on the left:
The plus terminal (+) must face upwards.
Battery on the right:
The plus terminal (+) must face downwards.XPut the cover with the engagement
hooks ? first onto the battery
compartment and let the snap-fit hook 2
snap in.Wireless Headset Batteries
The battery compartment cover is located on
the left headphone.
1Battery compartment cover
The wireless headset contains two batteries
of size AAA, 1.5 V.
XOpen battery compartment cover : by
folding it up. When doing so, hold the left
headphone as shown in the illustration to
prevent the inserted batteries from falling
out.XTake out the empty batteries.XInsert the new batteries. Mind the polarity
marks on the batteries.
Battery on the left:
The plus terminal (+) must face upwards.
Battery on the right:
The plus terminal (+) must face downwards.XClose the battery compartment.
The state indicator LED lights green when
you switch on the headset and the batteries
were inserted correctly.
Basic Functions
The following operating modes are available
for the rear-seat entertainment system:
R CD/DVD Audio and MP3 mode CD/DVD
Audio and MP3 operation ( Y page 173)
R DVD Video operation ( Y page 177)
R AUX mode
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In Aux mode you can play external video
sources that are connected either to the
display screens or to the CD/DVD drive. In
addition you can play the active audio or
video source of COMAND ( Y page 181).
With the system settings menu you can set
display design and language for each screen
separately ( Y page 172).
Wireless Headset Operation
i Vehicles sold in the US are equipped with
wireless headsets. Vehicles sold in Canada
and elsewhere are equipped with wired
headsets.
You can use the wireless headset and/or two
wired headsets connected to the display
screens ( Y page 168).
XSwitch on the wireless headset
( Y page 169).XSet the volume of the headset
( Y page 169).XSelect the display screen for the headset
( Y page 169).
Main Loudspeaker Operation
i This function is available in connection
with COMAND.
The sound of a medium which is played in the
RSE disc drive can also be heard over the
vehicle loudspeakers. For this, at least on one
of the display screens the operating mode
Disc has to be active.
XSwitching to Audio menu: Select Audio
£ Audio in COMAND.XSelect Rear.
The volume control of the headsets has no
impact on the volume of the loudspeakers.
Setting Treble and Bass XSwitch to the menu of the respective
operating mode
R CD Audio ( Y page 174)
R DVD Audio ( Y page 174)
R MP3 ( Y page 174)
R DVD Video ( Y page 177)
R Aux ( Y page 182)XSelect Treble or Bass .
A setting scale appears.XTo change the value: Press the n or
ý button on the remote control.XTo confirm the setting: Press the 9
button on the remote control.
Multiuser Operation
The two display screens can be operated
almost entirely independent from each other.
For some menus, however, there can arise
conflicts if the two display screens are used
simultaneously.
Simultaneous Use of the Rear-
Compartment Disc Drive
If on both display screens the disc drive is
used, the selection of certain settings on one
screen will have an impact on the other
screen as well.
The following functions affect both screens:
R Changing the playback options
R Selecting a track (from track list or folder)
R Using the Play, Stop or Pause function.
R Using the fast forward/rewind function
R Switching to DVD menu and and navigating
through it
R Setting language, subtitle and camera
angle
R Calling up interactive DVD content
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The following functions affect only one
screen:
R Changing Audio, Video or screen settings
R Switching between full screen and menu
system.
Switching Operating Modes
When you leave an operation mode, e.g. CD
Audio, its current settings are stored. If you
call up this operation mode later, there are
two possibilities:
R The operation mode settings have been
changed on the other display screen.
R The operation mode settings have not been
changed.
In the first case the operation mode settings
will be as they are on the other display screen.
In the second case the settings remain as
they were before you left the operation mode.
Functional Restrictions in DVD Video
Mode
Some functions may temporarily or
permanently not be available. If you use such
functions, you will see the symbol 7.
System Settings
All system settings can be set for each display
screen independently.
Calling up the System Menu
XSelect System in the main function line.
The system menu appears on the selected
display screen.
Selecting the Display Language
XSelect System Settings £ Language .
The list of languages appears. A R dot
indicates the current setting.XTo change the setting: Select another
language with the button n or ý on
the remote control.XPress the 9 button.
The rear-seat entertainment system
activates the selected language.
Switching the Display Design
XSelect System settings .XSelect Day Mode , Night Mode or
Automatic .
The ä icon indicates the current setting.XUse the n or ý button to select a
setting.
R Day Mode
The display remains set to day design.
R Night Mode
The display remains set to night design.
R Automatic
The display automatically switches
depending on the instrument cluster
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Adjusting the Brightness XSelect System settings £
Brightness .
A scale appears.XTo set the brightness: Press the n or
ý button.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
image dims or brightens according to the
bar position on the scale.XTo confirm the setting: Press the 9
button on the remote control.
Switching the Display Screen On/ Off
Switching Off the Display
XSelect Display off from the system
menu.
Switching On the Display
XPress the 9 button on the remote control.
CD/DVD Audio and MP3 Operation
Safety Instructions
GWarning
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiation when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel.
Notes on CDs/DVDs
Please refer to the chapter ”Audio” for
general information about CD/DVD discs and
on the MP3 format ( Y page 133) and
( Y page 132).
Inserting a Disc
The CD/DVD drive is located in
R central position underneath the rear seats
in vehicles with folding rear seat
R in the arm rest between the rear seats in
vehicles without folding rear seat1CD/DVD slot2Eject button
The drive takes one medium at a time. If there
is already a medium loaded, you must first
eject it.
XInsert a disc into the slot with the printed
side upwards.
If the medium has no printed side, the side
you want to play has to face downwards.
The drive pulls the disc in.
The CD/DVD drive plays the disc
R if it has been inserted properly and
R after you have switched to disc operation
( Y page 174).
The data of a MP3 disc must be first loaded
from the drive. This takes some time
depending on the number of folders and files.
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Ejecting a Disc XPress Eject button 8.
The drive ejects the disc.XTake the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot,
the drive will pull it in again automatically
after a short while.
Switching to CD Audio, DVD Audio or
MP3 Operation
XInsert a disc ( Y page 173).XSelect Disc in the main function line using
the remote control.
The corresponding mode is activated. The
rear-seat entertainment system plays the
disc.
Example Display of CD Audio Operation
1Disc type _2Track number3Track name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text)4Elapsed track time5Visual time and track display6Current playback settings (no icon for
“Normal track sequence”)7Bass setting8Treble setting9Disc name (only if stored on the disc as
CD text)aTrack listbPlayback optionsExample Display of DVD Audio
Operation1Disc type ü2Track number3Track name4Elapsed track time5Visual time and track display6Current playback option (no icon for
“Normal track sequence”)7Bass setting8Treble setting9Disc name (if available)aTrack listbStop functionHPause functionIPlayback options
Example Display of MP3 Operation
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