2010 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class rear entertainment

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 central
position behind the front seats.
: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 (Y page 180).
Wireless 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
in the figure above.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.166General InformationRear Seat Entertainment

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 button : of the remote control
( Y page 165).
Selecting the Display Screen for the
Headset
XRotate the wheel = until L or R appears in
the small window.
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 165).
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.
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 snap-fit hook
2 .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.General Information167Rear Seat EntertainmentZ

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
( Y page 170)
R DVD Video operation ( Y page 174)
R AUX mode ( Y page 179)
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 180).
With the system settings menu you can set
display design and language for each screen
separately ( Y page 170).
Headset Operation
You can use the provided wireless headset
and/or two wired headsets connected to the
display screens ( Y page 166).
XSwitch on the wireless headset
( Y page 166).XSet the volume of the headset
( Y page 167).XSelect the display screen for the headset
( Y page 167).
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.
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Setting Treble and Bass XSwitch to the menu of the respective
operating mode
R CD Audio ( Y page 171)
R DVD Audio ( Y page 172)
R MP3 ( Y page 172)
R DVD Video ( Y page 174)
R Aux ( Y page 179)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.
Multi-user 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 Disk 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
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.System Settings169Rear Seat EntertainmentZ

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.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 disks and
on the MP3 format ( Y page 132) and
( Y page 130).
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Inserting a Disk
i The CD/DVD drive is located in central
position behind the front seats.1CD/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 disk 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 disk in.
The CD/DVD drive plays the disk
R if it has been inserted properly and
R after you have switched to disk operation
( Y page 171).
The data of a MP3 disk must be first loaded
from the drive. This takes some time
depending on the number of folders and files.
Ejecting a Disk XPress Eject button 8.
The drive ejects the disk.XTake the disk out of the slot.
If you do not take the disk 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 disk ( Y page 171).XSelect Disc with the h button on the
remote control.
The corresponding mode is activated. The
rear-seat entertainment system plays the
disk.
Example Display of CD Audio Operation
1Disc type _2Track number3Track name (only if stored on the disk as
CD text)4Elapsed track time5Visual time and track display6Current playback settings (no icon for
"Normal track sequence")7Bass setting8Treble setting9Disk name (only if stored on the disk as
CD text)aTrack listbPlayback optionsCD/DVD Audio and MP3 Operation171Rear Seat EntertainmentZ

Example Display of DVD Audio
Operation1Disc type ü2Track number3Elapsed track time4Visual time and track display5Current playback option (no icon for
"Normal track sequence")6Bass setting7Treble setting8Track list9Stop functionaPause functionbPlayback options
Example Display of MP3 Operation
1Disc type þ2Track number3Track name4Elapsed track time5Visual 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 n or ý 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.172CD/DVD Audio and MP3 OperationRear Seat Entertainment