2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class audio

Basic settings
Picture settings
Adjusting the brightness, contrast or
color
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XSelect Video by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.XSelect DVD-V and press W to confirm.XSelect Brightness , Contrast or color by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XSelect Video by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.XSelect Video DVD and press W to confirm.XSelect DVD-V and press W to confirm.
The DVD-V menu appears. The ä dot in
front of a menu item indicates the current
setting.XSelect 16:9 optimized , 4:3 or
Widescreen and press W to confirm.XSelect a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
DVD video mode
Safety notes
GWarning!
COMAND is classified as a Class 1 laser
product. You must not open the casing. If you
open the casing, or if the casing is faulty or
damaged, there is a risk of exposure to
invisible laser radiation. This may damage
your eyes, or those of others.
COMAND does not contain any parts that can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
all maintenance work must be carried out by
qualified aftersales technicians.GWarning!
Only when the vehicle is stationary should
you:
R load a disc
R eject a disc
There is a risk of being distracted from the
road and traffic conditions if this is done while
the vehicle is in motion.
Notes about discs
There may be playback problems when
playing copied discs. There are a large variety
of discs, DVD authoring software, 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
copied yourself.
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs,
as they could peel off and damage
COMAND. Stickers can cause the disc to
bend, which can result in read errors and
disc recognition problems.
! COMAND is designed to accommodate
discs which comply with the EN 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.
Use round discs with a diameter of 12 cm.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter.
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Showing/hiding the menu
This function is not available while the DVD's
own menu (Y page 240) is being displayed.
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press W to confirm.
XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing W.
Menu shown
:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?Full-screen functionAMedia selectionBSound settings
Fast forward/rewind
XSlide XVY and hold the COMAND
controller until the desired position is
reached.
You see the navigation menu.
Selecting a video DVDXPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect Media by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The media list appears. The # dot
indicates the medium currently playing.
Video DVDs are indicated by the ý icon.
:Icon ý for a video DVD;Video DVD currently playingXSelect DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
COMAND loads the video DVD and starts
playback.
iIf you select a CD, an audio DVD or an
MP3 medium, you switch to the respective
audio mode. You can find further
information about the media list on
(Y page 221).
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Stop functionXPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XTo interrupt playback: select ± by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The « display changes to M. The video
image is hidden.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select ± again and press W
to confirm.
or
XDuring playback, confirm ± by pressing
W twice in quick succession.
M is selected.
XTo restart playback: confirm M by
pressing W.
Playback restarts from the beginning.
Pause function
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XTo pause: select « by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The « display changes to M.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
W to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Selecting a scene/chapter
If the film is divided into scenes or chapters,
you can select them directly while the film is
running, or skip forwards step-by-step. Some
DVDs do not permit this at certain points (e.g.
during the opening credits).
It may also be possible to select the scene/
chapter from within the menu stored on the
DVD.
XTo skip forwards or back: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
The navigation menu (Y page 237) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
XOn the multifunction steering wheel:
switch on video DVD mode in COMAND
(Y page 237).
XUse the = or ; button to select the
Audio menu.
XPress 9 or : to select a scene/
chapter.
If you press and hold 9 or : for an
extended period, rapid scroll begins.
Selecting a film/title
This function is only available if the DVD is
divided into several films/tracks. If the DVD
contains several films, these can be selected
directly. A film can be selected either when
the DVD is being played back or when it is
stopped.
The film can also be selected from the menu
on the DVD itself.
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press W to
confirm.
A menu appears.
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XSelect the Back (to the movie) menu
item in the menu and press W to confirm.
Setting the language and audio format
This function is not available on all DVDs. If it
is available, you can set the DVD menu
language, the audio language or the audio
format. The number of settings is determined
by the DVD content. It is possible that the
settings may also be accessed in the DVD
menu ( Y page 240).
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XSelect DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect DVD functions and press W to
confirm.XSelect Audio language and press W to
confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The # dot in front of an entry
indicates the currently selected language.XSelect a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XTo exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD. It is possible that the settings may
also be accessed in the DVD menu
( Y page 240).
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.XSelect DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect DVD functions and press W to
confirm.XSelect Subtitles or Camera angle and
press W to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears. The # dot
in front of an entry indicates the current
setting.XSelect a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XTo exit the menu: slide XVY the COMAND
controller.
Interactive content
DVDs can contain interactive content (e.g. a
video game). In a video game, for example,
you may be able to influence events by
selecting and triggering actions. The type and
number of actions depend on the DVD.
XSelect an action by sliding ZVÆ or XVY the
COMAND controller and press W to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress the W COMAND controller.
Video AUX operation
AUX jacks
You can connect an external video source
(video AUX) to COMAND via the Media
Interface (Y page 229) using the AUX jacks in
the glove compartment.
i In vehicles equipped with a rear view
camera, the video AUX jack cannot be used
to connect external video sources.
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XTo set on COMAND: press the R
function button once or twice to switch on
an audio mode.XSelect Audio by sliding ZV the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The Audio menu appears.XSelect Rear by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
i
The headphones' volume setting does not
affect the main loudspeakers.
Adjusting the sound settings
You can select the sound settings in the audio
CD/DVD/MP3, video DVD and AUX modes.
XSwitch on an operating mode (e.g. audio
CD mode) ( Y page 248).XSelect Treble or Bass using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.XSelect a setting using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
Multiple users
Simultaneous use of the rear-
compartment disc drive
The two rear screens can be operated more
or less independently of one another.
However, there can be a conflict in some
menus if the two screens are used
simultaneously.
If the rear-compartment disc drive is being
used for both screens simultaneously,
selecting certain menus or settings on one of
the screens also affects the other screen.
The following functions affect both screens:
R changing playback options
R selecting a track (from a track list or folder)
R using the play, pause and stop functions
R fast forwarding/rewinding or scrolling
R calling up the DVD menu and navigating
within it
R setting the language, subtitles and camera
angle
R calling up interactive DVD content
The following functions affect only one
screen:
R audio and video functions as well as picture
settings
R switching between full screen and the
menu
Switching between operating modes
When you exit an operating mode (e.g. audio
CD mode), the current setting is saved. If you
call up this operating mode again later, there
are two possibilities:
R the operating mode has been changed on
the other screen.
R the operating mode has not been changed.
In the first case, the operating mode appears
as it is on the other screen.
In the second case, the setting appears on the
screen as it was when you last exited the
operating mode.
Picture settings
Overview
You can select these settings in video DVD
and AUX mode. Instructions for AUX mode
are detailed later ( Y page 139).
Adjusting the brightness, contrast and
color
XSwitch on video DVD mode ( Y page 250).XTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu
( Y page 237) is shown and press the 9
button to confirm.XIn both cases, select DVD-V using
the :=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.Rear Seat Entertainment System245COMANDZ

Setting the picture brightnessXSelect Settings using the : button
and press the 9 button to confirm.
XSelect Brightness using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
A scale appears.
XAdjust the brightness using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
picture becomes lighter or darker in
accordance with the scale.
Showing/hiding the picture
XTo hide the picture: select Display off
in the system menu using the :;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The picture is hidden.
XTo display the picture: press the 9
button.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Safety note
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.
General notes
You will find information on the following
topics in the Audio section:
Rnotes on CDs/DVDs (Y page 225)
Rnotes on MP3 mode (Y page 224)
Rnotes on copyright (Y page 225)
Inserting a CD/DVD
The CD/DVD drive is located in the center
behind the front seats.
:Disc slot;Eject button
The CD/DVD drive is a single disc drive. If
there is already a disc inserted, this must be
ejected before another is inserted.
XInsert a disc into the disc slot.
The printed side of the disc must be facing
upwards. If neither side of the disc is
printed, the side you wish to play must face
downwards.
The CD/DVD drive draws in the disc.
The CD/DVD drive plays the disc if:
Rit has been inserted correctly and is a
permissible disc, and
Ryou have switched on disc mode (audio
CD/audio DVD/MP3 mode).
The data on an MP3 CD is first loaded from
the drive. Loading may take a little time,
depending on the number of folders and
tracks.
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Removing the CD/DVDXPress the þ eject button.
The drive ejects the disc.XTake the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot,
the drive will draw it in again automatically
after a short while.
Switching on audio CD, audio DVD or
MP3 mode
XInsert a CD/DVD ( Y page 247).
The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads
the inserted disc.XSelect Disc in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The corresponding mode is switched on.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System plays
the disc.
i Variable bit rates in MP3 tracks can result
in the elapsed time shown being different
to the actual elapsed time.
Selecting a track
Selecting by skipping to a track
XTo skip forwards or backwards to a
track: press the = or ; button on
the remote control.
or
XPress the E or F button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track.
Skipping backwards restarts the current
track (if it has been playing for more than
eight seconds) or starts the previous track
(if the current track has only been playing
for a shorter time).
If you have selected the playback options
Random tracks or Random folder , the
track order is random.Selecting by track list
In audio CD mode, the track list contains all
tracks on the disc currently playing.
In audio DVD mode, the track list contains all
tracks in the currently active group; see
"Setting the audio format" ( Y page 223).
In MP3 mode, the track list shows all tracks
in the currently active folder as well as the
folder structure, allowing you to select any
track on the MP3 CD.XSelect Track list (audio CD/DVD mode)
or Folder (MP3 mode) using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
or
XPress the 9 button when the display/
selection window is active.
The track list appears. The # dot indicates
the current track.XSelect a track using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
Making a selection by entering the track
number directly
XPress h on the remote control.
The track entry display appears.
Example: track 2
XPress the · number button.
Example: track 12
XPress the corresponding number keys in
rapid succession.
i You cannot enter numbers which are
higher than the number of tracks on the CD
or in the currently active folder.
XWait for approximately three seconds after
making the entry.
You will hear the track entered. The
respective basic menu is shown again.
Fast forward/rewind
XWith the display/selection window active,
press the = or ; button on the248Rear Seat Entertainment SystemCOMAND

remote control repeatedly until you reach
the desired position.
or
XPress and hold the E or F button
until the desired position has been
reached.
Selecting a folder
This function is only available in MP3 mode.
XSelect Folder in MP3 mode using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
or
XPress the 9 button when the display/
selection window is active.
The folder content appears.
:Folder selection symbol;Current folder name=Track symbolXTo switch to the superordinate folder:
select icon : using the 9: buttons
on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
The display shows the next folder level up.
:Folder selection symbol;Folder iconXSelect a folder using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
You will see the tracks in the folder.
XSelect a track using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Pause function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
XTo pause playback: select « using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The « display changes to M.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The M display changes to «.
Stop function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
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