2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS Owner's Manual

Vehicle Equipment
iThis 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.
Automatic Picture Switch-off
The video picture is only displayed if the
gearshift lever is in “P” position.
When the gearshift lever is moved out of the
“P” position, the following message is
displayed: In order not to distract
you from the traffic situation, the
picture is faded out while the
vehicle is in motion.
When the gearshift lever is moved back into
the “P” position, the picture switches back
on.
Notes on Storage Media
i When playing copied discs, problems may
occur with the playback. A wide variety of
disc-writing software and writers are
available. Due to this variety we cannot
guarantee that the system will be able to
play discs that you have written/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 hold 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.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter. Only use round discs
with a diameter of 12 cm.
Notes on the Care of Discs
R Only hold discs by the edge.
R Handle discs with care in order to prevent
malfunctions during playback.
R Avoid scratching, leaving fingerprints and
dust on the discs.
R Clean the discs occasionally with a
commercially available cleaning cloth.
Always wipe in a straight line from the
inside outwards, never in a circular motion.
R The discs must only be labelled using pens
specially designed for this purpose.
R After 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 (all regions)
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 up to five
times. 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.
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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 180).
Ejecting a DVD
XProceed as described in the “Ejecting CDs
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Submenu OverviewDVD-Video«/X±MediaSoundDVD functions« Pauses
playback
± Stops
playback
Medium
selection
TrebleBrightnessX Resumes
playback
BassContrastX Restarts
playback
BalanceColorSurround sound16:9 Optimized4:3WidescreenDVD Video
Switching to DVD Video
From the Control Panel
XInsert a DVD Video (Y page 180).
COMAND loads the medium inserted and
starts playing it.
or
XFrom another main function: Press the
e 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 202).
Via COMAND Controller
XSelect Video from the main function line.Displaying/Hiding Control MenuXTo show: Slide q m r.XTo hide: Slide q m r.
or
XWait approximately eight seconds.
Control menu displayed
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Displaying/Hiding Menu SystemXTo show: Press n.
or
XWhen the control menu is shown, select
Menu.
XTo hide: Slide q m and select Full
screen.
Menu system displayed
1 DVD Video menu2 Pause function3 Stop function4 Media selection5 Sound settings
Fast Forward or Rewind
XSlide and hold o m 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 202).
XSelect Media.
The media list appears. The R dot
indicates the current medium being played.
Media list
1 Symbol for DVD Video2 DVD Video currently playingXTo select video ý: Rotate y m z or slide
q m r.
XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
COMAND changes the medium.
iIf 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 186).
Stop Function
XIn DVD Video mode, display the menu
system if necessary (Y page 202).
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
menu system is hidden.
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Pause FunctionXIn DVD Video mode, display the menu
system if necessary (Y page 202).
XTo pause playback: Select «.
The display « changes to X.
XTo resume playback: Select X.
Playback continues from the point where it
was paused. The menu system is hidden.
Selecting a Scene/Chapter
XTo skip forwards or backwards: Rotate
y m z or slide o m p in Full Screen mode.
or
XPress the E or F button on the
control panel.
The control menu (Y page 201) appears for
approximately 8 seconds.
Selecting a Film/Track
iThis function is only available if the DVD
is divided into several films/tracks.
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
(Y page 202).
XSelect DVD-Video £ DVD Functions.
A menu appears.
DVD function menu
XTurn y m z or slide q m r until Title
Selection is selected.
XTo call up the selection list: Press n.XSelect a film/track.Picture Settings
Adjusting the Brightness, Contrast or
Color
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
(Y page 202).
XSelect DVD-Video £ Brightness,
Contrast or Color.
XTo change the setting: Rotate y m z or
slide q m r until the desired setting is
reached.
XTo save the setting: Press n.
Changing the Picture Format
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
(Y page 202).
XSelect DVD-Video.
The DVD-Video menu appears. The filled-in
option button in front of one of these menu
items: 16:9 Optimized, 4:3 or
Widescreen indicates the format currently
selected.
XTo change the format: Rotate y m z or
slide q m r until the desired format is
selected.
XTo save the setting: Press n.
DVD Menu
iThe 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.
Opening the DVD Menu
XIn DVD Video mode, if necessary, display
the menu system (Y page 202).
XSelect DVD-Video £ DVD Functions £
Menu.
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting Menu Items in the DVD Menu
XSlide q m r or o m p.XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
The selection menu appears.
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iMenu items which cannot be selected are
greyed out.
XTo confirm selection: Select Select.
COMAND will perform the action or
displays a submenu represented by the
menu item selected in the DVD menu. If
necessary select from further options in the
same way.
COMAND then switches back to the DVD
menu.
iDepending on the DVD, it is possible the
menu item Play either has no function or
no function in certain parts of the DVD
menu. This is indicated by the 7 symbol
on the display.
or
XIn DVD Video mode, if necessary, display
the control menu (Y page 202).
XSelect Menu £ DVD Video £ DVD
Functions
DVD menu
Stopping Film or Skipping to the
Beginning or End of a Scene
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.
The selection menu appears.
XTo stop a film: Select Stop from the menu.XTo skip to the end of a scene: Select
Ô from the menu.
XTo skip to the beginning of a scene:
Select Ó from the menu.
iDepending on the DVD, the Ó and
Ô menu items may not function at all or
may not function at certain points in the
DVD menu. You will see the 7 symbol in
the display as an indicator.
Moving up one Level in the DVD Menu
XPress the k button.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
or
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.XSelect Go Up from the selection menu.
iDepending on the DVD, the Play menu
item may not function at all or may not
function at certain points in the DVD menu.
You will see the 7 symbol in the display
as an indicator.
Back to the Movie
XPress the k button repeatedly until you
see the film.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
XSelect the Back (to movie) menu item
from the selection menu.
iDepending 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.
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Setting the Language and Audio Format
iThis 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 203).
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
(Y page 202).
XSelect DVD-Video £ 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: Rotate y m z or
slide q m r until the desired setting is
reached.
XTo save the setting: Press n.
Subtitles and Camera Angle
iThese 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 203).
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
(Y page 202).
XSelect DVD-Video £ 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: Rotate y m z or
slide q m r until the desired setting is
reached.
XTo save the setting: Press n.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: Slide q m r or
o m p.
XTo trigger an action: Press n.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select, is highlighted.
XPress n.
or
XIn DVD Video mode, if necessary display
the control menu (Y page 202).
XSelect Menu £ DVD-Video £ DVD
Functions.
XSelect a directional arrow to select or
trigger an action.
The way you can control the actions depends
on the DVD.
Video Aux
Aux Connectors
An external video source (Video Aux) can be
connected to COMAND via Media Interface
(Y page 193) adaptor socket located inside
the glovebox.
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iIn vehicles equipped with a rear view
camera, the Video Aux connection cannot
be used for external video sources.
Switching to Video Aux
From Another Main Function
XSelect Video £ Video £ Video Aux
iIf Video Aux mode was active last, you
only need to select Video.
Within the Video Function
XSelect Video £ Video Aux
The Video Aux menu appears. The medium
in the external video source is played,
provided it is connected and switched to
playback.
iPlease refer to the relevant operating
guide for operation of the external video
source.
Video Aux Settings
The following settings can be made in Video
Aux mode:
RVolume (Y page 89)
RBalance (Y page 90)
RTreble and bass (Y page 90)
RBang & Olufsen sound system (Y page 90)
RPicture (Y page 203)
GWarning
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g.
navigation announcements) may be much
louder. You may need to disable these system
messages or adjust the volume of these
messages manually.
iThe 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
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 a high volume.
Voice Control
Overview
Operating Safety
GWarning!
Please devote your attention first and
foremost to the traffic situation you are in.
While the system permits hands-free phone
operation, attention to traffic may be diverted
not only by physical operation of a phone, but
also by the distraction of a phone
conversation while driving. As such, for safety
reasons, we encourage the driver to stop the
vehicle in a safe place before answering or
placing a phone call.
For safety reasons, you should only select a
destination when the vehicle is stationary.
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance, the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
pay attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. DVD maps do not
cover all areas nor all routes within an area.
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