
Alphabetical Track Selection
iPods and MP3 Players
i This function is available for categories
which are arranged in alphabetical order.
This function is not available within
playlists, for example.
XSelect a category, e.g. artists.
The available artists appear.XPress the corresponding number key once
or repeatedly to select the initial letter of
the desired artist. For example, to select an
artist whose name begins with C, press the
number key "2" three times.
You see the available letters at the bottom
edge of the display.
After a message, the first entry in the list
which matches the letter entered is
highlighted.
i If there is no entry which matches the
letter which has been entered, the last
entry in the list which matches a previous
letter is highlighted.
USB Devices
i This function is available for directories
which are arranged in alphabetical order.
This function is not available within
playlists.
XPress the number key in question once or
repeatedly in a directory to select the initial
letter of the desired artist.
For example, to select an artist whose
name begins with C, press the number key
“2” three times.
You see the available letters at the bottom
edge of the display.
If the directory only contains folders,
COMAND searches for folders. The first
entry in the list that matches the letter is
highlighted.
If this does not happen, COMAND searches
for tracks. After a message, the first entryin the list which matches the letter entered
is highlighted.
i If there is no entry which matches the
letter which has been entered, the last
entry in the list which matches a previous
letter is highlighted.
Selecting the Active Partition (USB
Devices Only)
You can select this function for USB devices
when the storage device is partitioned. Up to
four partitions (primary or logical and FAT-
formatted) are supported.
i The Windows formatting program
supports FAT partitions with either FAT16
or FAT32.
XSelect Media Interface £Select
Active partition .
Playback Options
The following options are available to you:
R Normal Track Sequence:
You hear the tracks in their normal order
(numerical or alphabetical).
R Random Tracks:
You hear all tracks in random order.
R Random Categories or Random Folder
(in the case of USB devices when Folder
has been selected):
You hear the tracks in the current active
category or folder and any subfolders in
random order.
XTo select an option: Select Media
Interface in the basic display.
The option list appears. A R dot indicates
the option selected.XSelect an option.152Media InterfaceAudio

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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Menu system displayed
1DVD Video menu2Pause function3Stop function4Media selection5Sound settings
Fast Forward or Rewind
XSlide and hold om p in Full Screen mode
until the desired position is reached.
or
XPress and hold E or F in the control
panel until the desired position has been
reached.
You see the control menu.
Selecting DVD Media
XIn DVD video mode, if necessary display the
menu system ( Y page 158).XSelect Media.
The media list appears. The R dot
indicates the current medium being played.
Media list
1Symbol for DVD Video2DVD Video currently playingXTo select video ý: Rotate ym z or slide
q m r.XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
COMAND changes the medium.
i If you select a CD, an DVD Audio or an
MP3 medium, you switch to the audio mode
in question. You can find further
information about the media list on
( Y page 141).
Stop Function
XIn DVD Video mode, display the menu
system if necessary ( Y page 158).XTo interrupt playback: Select ±.
The display « changes to X.XTo resume playback: Select X.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The menu system is
hidden.XTo stop playback: Select ± again while
playback is interrupted.
or
XSelect ± twice during playback.
Selection is at X.XTo restart playback: Select X.
Playback restarts from the beginning. The
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General Information .........................166
Basic Functions ................................. 170
System Settings ................................ 172
CD/DVD Audio and MP3 Operation .173
DVD Video Operation ........................177
Aux Operation ................................... 181165Rear Seat Entertainment

General Information
Vehicle Equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Overview
This chapter describes the RSE (Rear Seat
Entertainment) system:
R Basic functions ( Y page 170)
R System settings ( Y page 172)
R CD/DVD audio and MP3 operation
( Y page 173)
R DVD Video operation ( Y page 177)
R Aux operation ( Y page 181)
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.
GWarning
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headset while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headset while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to audible
traffic conditions (e.g. emergency sirens from
police/fire/ambulance, another car’s horn,
etc.).GWarning
When not in use, headsets or external video
sources should be stored in a safe location
(e.g. one of the vehicle’s storage
compartments) so that they are not loose
within the passenger compartment during
braking, vehicle maneuvers or a traffic
accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants.
GWarning
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headset usage by children should only occur
with adult supervision.
Rear Seat Entertainment
Components
The rear-seat entertainment system consists
of:
R two display screens behind the head rests
of front-seats
R remote control(s)
R a CD/DVD drive
R Aux connectors on the drive and display
screens for connecting external devices
R two headsets (wireless headsets only
available in the US)
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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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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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