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iThe Group menu item cannot be selected
if only one audio format is saved on the
DVD.
The list of available audio formats appears. A
dot 003F indicates the format currently
selected.XChanging setting: Slide 00A0005B 0050 or rotate
0082 005B 0083.XExiting menu: Slide 009E005B 009F.
Playback options
The following options are available:
R Normal Track Sequence : Tracks are
played back in the order in which they are
stored on the disc, e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.
R Medium Mix : Tracks are played back in
random order, e.g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.
R Track List Mix (MP3 mode only): Tracks
of the current folder and its subfolders are
played back in random order.
XSelecting an option: Select Audio.XSelect CD, DVD-A or MP3 .
The option list appears. A dot 003F indicates
which option is switched on.XSelect an option and press 00A1.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence , you will
see a corresponding indicator in the main
area.
i The Normal Track Sequence option is
automatically activated when you select a
different medium. If an option is activated,
it remains activated after COMAND is
switched on/off.
Audio AUX and video AUX
You can play back external audio or video
sources via the systems installed in your
vehicle.
The sockets for external audio and video
sources (AUX) are located
R in the glove box (COMAND)
R on the CD/DVD drive in the rear passenger
compartment
R on the head restraints
i For operation of the external audio and
video sources, refer to the operating
instructions of the respective device. You
may have to adjust the proper video
standard on the external audio and video
source to ensure proper replay.
Do not leave external devices in the vehicle.
Proper function of the device could be
impaired due to excessive temperatures,
for example when exposing to direct
sunlight or when the outside temperature
is extremely low. Mercedes-Benz does not
assume liability for damage to external
devices.GWarning!
Operating an external audio source while the
vehicle is in motion will distract you. You may
not notice changing road and/or traffic
conditions which may cause an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
For your safety and the safety of others, pull
over to a safe location and stop before
operating an external audio source.
GWarning!
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages of the
vehicle may be much louder. You may need to
disable these system messages or adjust the
volume of these messages manually.
i The volume of external audio sources is
extremely variable. It is possible that a
device connected as an external audio
source will sound quieter or louder in the
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vehicle or that the usual maximum volume
cannot be achieved. On certain devices the
volume can be set separately. In this case,
start at a moderate volume and increase it
slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback
without distortion, even at high volume.
XConnect external audio and video sources
as described in the following sections.
Audio and video AUX sockets in the
glove box
\000FVideo AUX socket, yellow\000GAudio AUX socket (white socket for left
channel, red socket for right channel)
iVehicles with media interface: Instead of
the external audio and video sockets, the
media interface (Y page 200) is located in
the glove box.
Audio/video AUX sockets on the Rear
Seat Entertainment drive
\000FV Video AUX socket, yellow\000GR Audio AUX socket for right audio signal
(red)
\000

playback. Refer to operating instructions of
the external device.XSelecting main function: Select Aux.XPress button 003E on the remote control.XSelect Source .XSelect Display Aux for playback via the
connections in the head restraint.
or
XSelect Disk Drive Aux for playback via
the connections in the rear seat.
Switching to audio AUX operation
(COMAND)
XSelect Audio 0054 AUX .
The Audio AUX menu appears. You will hear
the medium in the external audio source
provided it is connected and set to
playback.
You can adjust the following during audio AUX
operation:
R Volume ( Y page 88)
R Balance and fader ( Y page 88)
R Treble and Bass (Y page 88)
R 3D Sound (Y page 89)
Switching to video AUX operation
(Rear Seat Entertainment System)
XConnect the video device to the sockets on
the head restraint or the rear seat and start
playback. Refer to operating instructions of
the external device.XSelecting main function: Select Aux.XPress button 003E on the remote control.XSelect Source .XSelect Display Aux for playback via the
connections in the head restraint.
or
XSelect Disk Drive Aux for playback via
the connections in the rear seat.XSwitching from full screen to menu
system: Press button 003E on the remote
control.XScreen settings: Select Display Aux .
A list appears.XProceed as described in the section
“Screen settings” ( Y page 194).
Switching to video AUX operation
(COMAND)
XSelect Video 0054 AUX .
The video AUX menu appears. You will hear
and see the medium in the external audio
source provided it is connected and set to
playback.
i For operation of the external video
source, refer to the operating instructions
of the respective device.
You can adjust the following during video AUX
operation:
R Brightness , Contrast and Color
( Y page 194)
R Picture format ( Y page 194)
R Volume ( Y page 88)
R Balance and fader ( Y page 88)
R Treble and Bass (Y page 88)
R 3D Sound (Y page 89)
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Rear Seat Entertainment SystemGObserve Safety notes, see page 76.GWarning!
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headphone while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headphone 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, headphones 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
headphone usage by children should only
occur with adult supervision.
You can operate the Rear Seat Entertainment
System via the remote controls ( Y page 81)
that come with the vehicle.
The playback of audio and video sources with
the Rear Seat Entertainment System is
identical to playback with the COMAND to a
large extent.
The COMAND and the Rear Seat
Entertainment System can be operated
simultaneously almost independent of each
other. However, some menus may cause
conflicts when the systems are used by
multiple users. Conflicts can occur between
the rear screens as well as COMAND and the
Rear Seat Entertainment System.
Remote controls for Rear Seat
Entertainment System
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
contains two remote controls for the rear
passenger compartment.
For information on using the remote controls,
see ( Y page 81).
Headphones for Rear Seat
Entertainment System
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
contains two headphones for the rear
passenger compartment.
For information on using the headphones, see
( Y page 82).
Related topics
R Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs
( Y page 180)
R Connecting and playing back external
devices ( Y page 186)
R Remote control ( Y page 81)
R Playing back audio CDs/audio DVDs
( Y page 176)
R Playing back video CDs/audio DVDs
( Y page 191)
CD/DVD drive
GObserve Safety notes, see page 176.
When both screens are used with the CD/
DVD drive, selecting certain menus or
changing certain settings on one screen will
also be applied to the other screen.
The following functions will be applied to both
screens:
R Changing Playback options
R Selecting track
R Using Play, Pause, and Stop
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RForward and Rewind as well as Skipping
tracks
RSelecting the DVD menu and moving within
that menu
RChanging language, subtitles and camera
angle
RCalling up interactive DVD contents
The following functions will be applied to one
screen only:
RChanging audio, video and screen settings
RSwitching between full screen, menu
system and control menu
Switching between main functions
By selecting the main functions you set the
playback options of the various audio and
video sources.
Main functionDiscPlayback with rear
CD/DVD drive
COMANDPlayback with
COMAND System
AuxPlayback with an
external device
connected in the
rear
SystemMenu for basic
settings
When exiting a main function, the settings are
saved. When calling up again the function
later the following is possible:
RThe main function is already running on
both screens.
RThe main function does not run on the other
screen.
In the first case, the main function appears
the way it is already displayed on the other
screen.
In the second case, the setting at which you
have exited the main function the last time
appears.
Inserting/ejecting CDs and DVDs
Loading or ejecting a disc is only displayed on
the screen on which the main function Disc
is selected. Storage of the current settings for
both screens are reset to the original settings.
Simultaneous usage of COMAND and
the Rear Seat Entertainment System
Adopting the audio signal from Rear
Seat Entertainment System for front
passenger
You can transmit the audio signal of the CD/
DVD drive of the Rear Seat Entertainment
System to the headphone of the front
passenger. The volume is adjusted on the
headphone. The audio signal is transmitted to
the COMAND when the main function Disc is
selected on either rear screen. When the
main function Disc is not selected on at least
one rear screen, the audio signal is not
transmitted to the COMAND.
XSelect Audio \000T Rear in the COMAND.
Playing the active COMAND source on
the Rear Seat Entertainment System
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XSelect Active Source for Rear in the
COMAND.
XSwitch to the main function COMAND in the
Rear Seat Entertainment System.
COMAND video DVD
Safety notes
GObserve Safety notes, see page 176.
Automatic picture fade-out
If a video DVD is playing when the vehicle is
shifted from park position P into neutral
position N or drive position D the picture is
faded out automatically and the following
message appears in the display: In order
not to distract driver, picture is
faded out while the vehicle is in
motion.
When the vehicle is shifted back into park
position P, the picture comes on again.
When the vehicle is shifted into reverse gear
R, the rear view camera appears in the display
during video DVD playback.
Notes about video DVD operation
COMAND can playback commercially
available, prerecorded video DVDs that bear
the following label. You will usually find the
label on the DVD booklet, the inlay, or the
DVD itself.
iVideo DVDs differ from recordable DVD-
R and DVD-RW discs.
iThere may be playback problems when
playing copied DVDs.
There is a large variety of discs, disc-writing
software and writers available. This variety
means that there is no guarantee that the
system will be able to play discs that you
have written/copied yourself.
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.
COMAND can playback video DVDs meeting
the following requirements:
RCorrect regional code
RNTSC or PAL TV standard
The appropriate information is usually given
either on the DVD or the DVD box. The factory
setting of COMAND is regional code 1. This
setting can only be changed five times at
most by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. This will allow you to playback video
DVDs with other regional codes, as long as
they comply with the NTSC or PAL TV
standard.
Notes about DVDs
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs.
These could peel away and damage
COMAND. COMAND is designed to hold
discs which comply with the IEC 60908
standard. You can therefore only use discs
with a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
side and audio data on the other), they
cannot be ejected and can damage
COMAND.
Do not use CDs with a diameter of 8 cm.
Attempting to play discs with a diameter of
8 cm or playing such discs with an adapter
may cause damage COMAND.
Such damages are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Only use round discs with a diameter of
12 cm.
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Notes about handling DVDs
For notes about handling DVDs, see
( Y page 179).
Functional limitations
Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
certain functions or actions may be
temporarily or permanently unavailable. If
you try to utilize such functions or carry out
such actions, you will see the 0050 symbol in
the display.
Inserting or ejecting DVDs
GObserve Safety notes, see page 176.XInserting or ejecting a DVD ( Y page 179).
Video DVD submenu overview
DVD-VII/ 005000AAMediaSoundDVD FunctionsPausing
playback IIStopping
playback 00AASelecting
mediumTrebleBrightnessContinuing
playback 0050BassContrastBalance/FaderColor3D Sound16:9 Optimized4:3WidescreenActive Source
for RearRear OFFSwitching to video DVD modeXInsert a DVD ( Y page 179).
or
XSelect Video 0054 Video DVD .
or
XPress shortcut button 0057 once or twice.
i
Shortcut button 0057 takes you directly
to the previously set disc mode (audio CD/
DVD, MP3-CD/DVD or video DVD). The
number of times you have to press the
shortcut button depends on the previously
set mode.
Showing/hiding the DVD control
menu
XShowing the menu: Slide 00A0005B 0050.XHiding the menu: Slide 00A0005B 0050.
or
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XPause playback: Select II.
In the display, II changes to 0050.XContinue playback: Select 0050.
Play is continued from the point at which it
was stopped.
Selecting scene/chapter
Entering scene/chapter using the
COMAND controller
XMake sure that the control menu is shown
( Y page 192).XSkipping forwards or back: Slide 009E005B 009F or
turn 0082005B 0083.
or
XPress button 003C or 003D on the
multifunction steering wheel 28
.
i Vehicles with rear multicontour seats:
Rear occupants can also select a scene/
chapter using the buttons on the rear
armrest ( Y page 80).
Entering the scene/chapter using the
telephone keypad
XPress button 004D on the telephone
keypad ( Y page 79).XEnter scene/chapter using buttons 0089 -
0037 .
COMAND tunes in to the scene/chapter
entered.
Selecting film/track
i This function is only available if the DVD
is comprised of several films/tracks.
XSelect Video 0054 Video DVD .XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 193).XSelect DVD-V 0054 DVD Functions 0054
Title Selection .
A selection list appears.XSelect a film/track.
Screen settings
Setting brightness, contrast and color
XSelect Video 0054 Video DVD .XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 193).XSelect DVD-V 0054 Brightness 0054
Contrast or Color .XChanging settings: Slide 00A0005B 0050 or turn
0082 005B 0083 until you reach the desired setting.XSaving settings: Press 00A1.
Changing the picture format
XSelect Video 0054 Video DVD .XShow the menu system, if necessary
( Y page 193).XSelect DVD-V.
The DVD-V menu appears. The dot 003F in
front of a menu item - 16:9 Optimized,
4:3 or Widescreen indicates the current
format.XChanging the format: Slide 00A0005B 0050 or turn
0082 005B 0083, until you reach the desired setting.XSaving the format: Press 00A1.
DVD menu
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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