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the corresponding tracks are opened and
playback begins. Now Random Categories
is available as a playback option instead of
Random Folder .
For USB mass storage devices, you can
determine whether metadata from the tags in
the coded music data should be displayed or
whether the file name and directory should be
displayed during playback.X To display album name and artist
name: Media Interface £ Display
Metadata .
Selecting a Category and Opening a
Folder
XTo open a category list/folder: Press
9 when the main area is highlighted.
or
XSelect Music.
You will see the available categories or the
folder content (e.g. other folders). The
category selected or the folder name is in
the status bar of the display.
i The Music menu item is not available until
the device has been activated.
1Device name and device icon2Selectable categoriesXTo select a category/folder: Press 9
or : and confirm with 9.
You will see the content of the selected
category or selected folder.
i You may see the Please wait...
message beforehand.
XIf necessary, repeat this operating step
until the tracks in the desired folder appear.1Symbol for back folder2Current category3Track icon4Current trackXTo select a track: Press 9 or : and
confirm with 9.
The track is played.
or
XSelect an album or folder and confirm this
by holding down 9.
You see the Please wait... message.
The track list then appears.XTo select a track: Press 9 or : and
confirm with 9.
After that, the first track of the album/
folder is played.XTo switch to the next folder up: Select
the Q icon.
i
The Q icon is always listed right at the
top of the folder in question.
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Playing the Content of a Category or
FolderXSelect a category or folder.XPress 9 for longer than two seconds.
The content of the category or folder
selected is played in accordance with the
playback option ( Y page 150) selected.
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 for 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 l 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 for 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
l 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 entry
in the list which matches the letter entered
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 £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.
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RAfter use, replace the discs into the sleeve.
R Protect the discs from heat and direct
sunlight.
DVD Playback Conditions
Some DVDs may not comply with the NTSC
or PAL TV playback standards. Sound, picture
and other playback problems may occur
when you play such DVDs.
As standard, COMAND can play video DVDs
which meet the following criteria:
R Region code 1 or region code 0 (no region
code)
i With a video DVD having another region
code, a corresponding message will be
displayed.
R PAL or NTSC TV standard
Information on this can usually be found
either on the DVD itself or on the DVD sleeve.
i The factory setting for COMAND is region
code 1. An authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center can change this setting. This will
enable you to play video DVDs with other
region codes, provided that they have been
made to the PAL or NTSC TV standard.
Functional Restrictions
It may be the case that some functions or
actions may not be possible at certain times,
or may not be possible in general, depending
on the DVD.
When you activate such functions or actions,
this is indicated by the 7 in the display.
Loading a DVD
XProceed as described in the "Loading CDs
and DVDs" section ( Y page 133).
Ejecting a DVD
XProceed as described in the "Ejecting CDs
and DVDs" section ( Y page 134).General Information155VideoZ

Back to the MovieXPress the % 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 158).
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 157).XSelect DVD-V£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: Press 9
or : until the desired setting is reached.XTo save the setting: Press 9.
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 158).XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 157).XSelect DVD-V £ 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: Press 9
or : until the desired setting is reached.XTo save the setting: Press 9.
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: Press 9 or : .XTo trigger an action: Press 9.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress 9.
or
XIn DVD video mode, if necessary, display
the control menu ( Y page 157).XSelect Menu£DVD-Video £DVD
Functions .XSelect a directional arrow to select or
trigger an action.160DVD VideoVideo

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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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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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
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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.
The content of the folder is displayed.1Back folder symbol2Current folder name3Track iconXTo switch to the next folder up: Select
icon U .
The display shows the next folder up.1Back folder symbol2Folder symbolXTo select a folder: Select the desired
folder.
You will see the tracks in the folder.XTo select a track: Press n or ý on
the remote control.XPress 9 on the remote control.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Pause function
i This function is only available in audio
DVD mode.
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