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Gracenote®
Media Database
i This function is only available in CD Audio
mode.
CD information including album title, artist
name and track name is obtained from the
Gracenote ®
Media Database. A version of the
Gracenote ®
Media Database is stored on the
COMAND’s hard drive. Access to this
database is indicated by the Gracenote logo
being displayed in the lower right of some
audio displays.
Many audio CDs contain CD text. COMAND
uses the information contained in this text for
displaying the name of the artist, album and
track.
If the audio CD does not contain any CD text,
COMAND can recognize unknown audio
tracks in CD Audio mode with the aid of the
Gracenote Media Database. For this to
happen, the corresponding information must
be stored in the Gracenote Media Database
and the “Read CD Database” function must
be switched on.
If this is the case, COMAND provides the
corresponding data, such as name of artist,
album and track, in the corresponding
displays and lists.
If COMAND accesses the Gracenote Media
Database while reading an audio CD, the
following information is displayed:
Switching "Read CD Database"
Function On and Off
XSwitch to CD Audio mode ( Y page 139).XSelect CD£ Read CD Database .
A list opens from which you can select the
desired data. Select None if you do not want
to display any of the data.
Updating the Gracenote ®
Media
Database
As new music CD releases occur it is
necessary to update the Gracenote Media
Database. Optimum Gracenote ®
music
recognition function is only achieved when
the most up-to-date database is available in
your vehicle.
You can have the music recognition software
updated at an Authorized Mercedes-Benz
center by means of a DVD or perform the
update process yourself.
i The Gracenote ®
Media Database is
updated at the same time as the map
software ( Y page 48).
Setting Audio Format
It is only possible to set the audio format in
DVD Audio mode. The number of available
audio formats depends on the DVD. The
content of a DVD Audio is called the “album”,
which can be divided into a maximum of nine
groups. A group may contain, for example,
music of different sound qualities (stereo and
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multi-channel formats) or bonus tracks. Each
group can include up to 99 tracks. If a DVD
Audio only comprises one audio format, the
“Group” menu item(s) cannot be selected.XSwitch to DVD Audio mode ( Y page 139).XSelect DVD-A£Group .
The list of available audio formats appears.
The dot R indicates the format currently
selected.XTo change setting: Rotate ym z or slide
q m r.XPress n.
Playback Options
The following options are available:
R Normal Track Sequence
You will hear the tracks in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
R Random Tracks
You will hear the tracks in random order
(e.g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.).
R Random Folder (MP3 mode only)
You hear the tracks in the currently active
folder and any subfolders in random order.
XTo select an option: Switch to CD Audio,
DVD Audio or MP3 mode ( Y page 139).XSelect CD or DVD-A or MP3 .
The option list appears. A dot R indicates
the option selected.XSelect an option.
The option is activated. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence , you will
see a corresponding display in the main
area.
i The Normal Track Sequence option is
automatically selected when you change
the medium you are currently listening to
or when you select a different medium. If
an option is selected, it remains selected
after COMAND is switched on or off.
Music Register
You can record tracks from Audio CDs and
store them in the Music Register. The
memory capacity is 6 GB.
! Keep your original music files in a safe
place. A fault with the COMAND may cause
the music files stored in the Music Register
to be lost. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is not
liable for any loss of data.
Switching to the Music Register
From Another Main Function
XSelect Audio£Audio £Music
Register in the Audio menu display.
i
If Music Register was the last mode,
you only need to select Audio.
Within the Audio Function
XSelect Audio£Music Register .
Music Register is loaded. The Music
Register display appears.
No music files available:
A message will be displayed.
XFirst record music files from an Audio CD
( Y page 145).
Music files available:
You will hear the first track of the first folder
found or playback will start from the point
listened to last.
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DVD-Video«/X±MediaSoundActive Aud./Vid.
Source for the RearRear Audio/Video
OffDVD Video
Switching to DVD Video
From the Control Panel
XInsert a DVD Video ( Y page 134).
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
starts playing it.
or
XFrom another main function: Press the
h function button.
The function button takes you directly to
the last active disc mode (CD Audio , DVD
Audio , MP3 CD, Media Interface or DVD
Video). COMAND accesses all discs in the
DVD changer.
If you previously selected DVD Video mode,
it will now be switched on.
If you have another disc mode activated:XSelect Media.
The media list appears.XSelect a DVD Video ( Y page 159).
Via COMAND Controller
XSelect Video from the main function line.
Displaying/Hiding Control Menu
XTo show: Slide qm r.XTo hide: Slide qm r.
or
XWait approximately eight seconds.
Control menu displayed
1Disc type2Current title3Current scene4Elapsed title time5Display menu system
Displaying/Hiding Menu System
XTo show: Press n.
or
XWhen the control menu is shown, select
Menu .XTo hide: Slide qm and select Full
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Pause Function XIn DVD Video mode, display the menu
system if necessary ( Y page 158).XTo pause playback: Select «.
The display « changes to X.XTo resume playback: Select X.
Playback continues from the point where it
was paused. The menu system is hidden.
Selecting a Scene/Chapter
XTo skip forwards or backwards: Rotate
y m z or slide om p in Full Screen mode.
orXPress the E or F button on the
control panel.
The control menu (Y page 158) appears for
approximately 8 seconds.
Selecting a Film/Track
i This function is only available if the DVD
is divided into several films/tracks.
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £DVD Functions .
A menu appears.
DVD function menu
XTurn ym z or slide qm r until Title
Selection is selected.XTo call up the selection list: Press n.XSelect a film/track.
Picture Settings
Adjusting the Brightness, Contrast or
Color
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £ Brightness ,
Contrast or Color .XTo change the setting: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired setting is
reached.XTo save the setting: Press n.
Changing the Picture Format
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video .
The DVD-Video menu appears. The filled-in
option button in front of one of these menu
items: 16:9 Optimized , 4:3 or
Widescreen indicates the format currently
selected.XTo change the format: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired format is
selected.XTo save the setting: Press n.
DVD Menu
i The DVD menu is the menu stored on the
DVD itself. It is structured in various ways
according to the individual DVD and
permits certain actions and settings.
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Back to the MovieXPress the k button repeatedly until you
see the film.
orXSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.XSelect the Back (to movie) menu item
from the selection menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the Back (to
movie) menu item may not function in
general or may not function at certain
points in the DVD menu.
Setting the Language and Audio
Format
i This function is not available on all DVDs.
Where available, you can set the DVD menu
language and the audio language or audio
format. The number of possible settings is
dependent on the DVD content. It is
possible that the settings may also be
accessed in the DVD menu ( Y page 160).
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £DVD Functions .XSelect Menu Language or Audio
Language .
Both of these will bring up a selection menu
after a few seconds. The R dot in front of
an entry indicates the currently selected
language.XTo change the setting: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired setting is
reached.XTo save the setting: Press n.
Subtitles and Camera Angle
i These functions are not available on all
DVDs. The number of subtitle languages
and camera angles available depends on
the content of the DVD. The settings may
also be accessed in the DVD menu
( Y page 160).XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £ DVD Functions .XSelect Subtitles or Camera Angle .
Both of these will bring up a selection
menu. The R dot in front of an entry
indicates the current setting.XTo change the setting: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired setting is
reached.XTo save the setting: Press n.
Interactive Content
DVDs may have interactive content (e.g. a
video game).
In a video game, for example, you can control
the play by selecting or triggering actions. The
type and number of actions is dependent on
the DVD.
XTo select an action: Slide qm r or om p.XTo trigger an action: Press n.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress n.
or
XIn DVD Video mode, if necessary display
the control menu ( Y page 158).XSelect Menu£DVD-Video £DVD
Functions .XSelect a directional arrow to select or
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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
lighting.XPress the 9 button on the remote control.172System SettingsRear Seat Entertainment

5Visual time and track display6Current playback option (no icon for
"Normal track sequence")7Bass setting8Treble setting9Current folder or medium nameaFolder listbPlayback options
i For MP3 titles with variable bitrate the
display of the elapsed track time may not
be correct.
Selecting a Track
Selecting by Skipping to a Track
XTo skip forwards or back to a track:
Press . or , on the remote control.
or
XPress E or F button on the remote
control.
‘ Forward track skip’ skips to the next track.
‘Backward track skip’ skips to the
beginning of the current track, if the track
has been playing for more than 8 seconds.
If the track has been playing for less than
8 seconds, it will skip to the beginning of
the previous track.
Selecting via Track List
XIn CD Audio/DVD Audio mode: Select
Track list .
or
XIn MP3 mode: Press the 9 button when
the main area is highlighted.
The track list appears. The R dot indicates
the current track.XTo select a track: Press n or ý on
the remote control.XPress 9 on the remote control.Selecting a Track by Directly Entering
its NumberXPress button h.
The track entry display appears.
Example: track 2
XPress the number button 2.
Example: track 12
XPress the corresponding number keys in
rapid succession.
i It is not possible to enter numbers that
exceed the number of tracks on the CD or
in the currently active folder.
XWait for approximately 3 seconds after
making an entry.
You will hear the entered track. The
corresponding basic menu then reappears.
Fast Forward/Rewind
XMain area is active: Press and hold
the . or , button on the remote
control until you have reached the desired
position.
or
XPress and hold the E or F on the
remote control until you have reached the
desired position.
Selecting a Folder
i This function is only available in MP3
mode.
XSelect Folder in MP3 mode.
or
XPress the 9 button when the main area is
highlighted.
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compartment with the “CD/DVD 1 to CD/
DVD 6” command, the current
compartment remains selected.XTo select the CD application: Press
the ? button.XSay one of the following commands:
R “CD player/CD changer”
R “DVD audio”
R “DVD video”
R “MP3”XPress the ? button.XGive one of the CD or DVD commands
explained below.
Commands
“Help CD”/“Help DVD”/“Help MP3”
With the commands:
R “Help CD”
R “Help DVD audio”
R “Help DVD video”
R “Help MP3”
you can have all the commands for the CD,
DVD or MP3 read out.
“Next CD/DVD”
With the “Next CD”/“Next DVD” commands,
you can select the next Audio CD/ DVD from
your DVD changer.
“Track 1” to “Track 99”
With the “Track 1” to “Track 99” commands,
you can select a track number from the
inserted CD/DVD.
“Next Track”
You can use the “Next track” command to
select the next track.
“Previous Track”
With the “Previous track” or “Repeat track”
commands, you can have the track just
played repeated. If the command is spoken
as the first few seconds of the track are
played, the previous track is selected.
“Group 1” to “Group 9”
With the “Group 1” to “Group 9” commands,
you can select a group on an inserted Audio
DVD.
“Next Group”/“Previous Group”
With the “Next group”/“Previous group”
commands, you can select the next or
previous group on the inserted Audio DVD.
“Next Folder”/“Previous Folder”
With the “Next folder”/“Previous folder”
commands, you can select a folder on the
inserted CD/DVD in MP3 mode.
“Memory Card”
With the “Memory card” command, you can
switch to the PCMCIA card on the COMAND
system.
“DVD Video”
With the “DVD video” command, you can start
a Video DVD on the COMAND system.
“Music Register”
With the “Music register” command, you can
change to the internal music register (hard
disk) of COMAND.
“Media Interface”
With the “Media interface” command, you
can change to the external device that is
connected to the media interface of
COMAND.
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