2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS SEDAN Owners Manual

Rear Seat Entertainment System
Components
Overview
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
comprises:
R two screens for the rear behind the front-
seat head restraints
R two remote controls
R a CD/DVD drive
R AUX jacks on both screens (display AUX)
and on the CD/DVD drive (drive AUX)
R two sets of cordless headphones
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Rear-compartment screens:Socket for corded headphones;V jack for video signal=L jack for audio signal, left?R jack for audio signal, rightARear compartment screen
You can connect an additional set of corded headphones to each rear-compartment screen.
The connection socket is for headphones with 3.5 mm stereo jack plugs and an impedance
of 32 ohms.
Remote control
Overview
:To switch the screen on/off;To switch the button lighting on/off=To select the screen for remote control
operation ( COMAND, SPLITVIEW , L
REAR and REAR R can be selected)?To select a menu or menu itemATo confirm a selection or settingBTo switch sound on/off (for corded
headphones)CTo adjust the volume (for corded
headphones)DTo skip; fast-forward/fast-rewindETo select a track; direct entryFTo exit a menu (back)
Selecting the screen for the remote
control
You can use the remote control to operate
one of the two rear screens at a time. To do
so, you must switch the remote control to the
desired screen.
XTo select the left-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel = until " L REAR" is
highlighted in the window.XTo select the right-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel = until "REAR R" is
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Switching the screen on/off
If the SmartKey in the ignition lock is in
position 0 or 1 or if the SmartKey is not in the
ignition lock, the rear screens will switch off
after 30 minutes. Before the screens switch
off, they show a message to this effect.
You can switch the screens back on.
However, this will discharge the starter
battery.XPoint the remote control at the rear-
compartment screen which has been
selected for remote operation.XPress button : on the remote control.
The respective rear screen switches on or
off.
i You can only switch the screens on using
the remote control if the ignition is
switched on.
Switching the button lighting on/off
XPress button ; on the remote control.
Depending on the previous status, the
button lighting is switched on or off.
i If you do not use the remote control for
about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
Switching the sound on/off (corded
headphones only)
XPress button B on the remote control.
The sound is switched on/off.
Selecting a menu/menu item and
confirming your selection
XPress the =;9: buttons to
select the menu/menu item and press the
9 button to confirm.
CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks
The CD/DVD drive is located in the center
behind the front seats.
:CD/DVD slot;AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal=AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal?AUX, jack for video signal (V)ACD/DVD eject button
The AUX jacks shown are for the AUX drive.
Identical jacks can be found on the right-hand
side of the rear-compartment screens (AUX
display), ( Y page 144).
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Cordless headphones
Overview
The cordless headphones for the rear compartment can be recognized by the "DIGITAL AUDIO"
inscription on the battery compartment cover and by the fact that there is no SPLITVIEW
symbol ( Y page 126)( Y page 126).
:Volume control;To select a screen for the headphones=Battery compartment cover?To switch the cordless headphones on/offAIndicator lamp with various displays ( Y page 147)XGently pull both sides of the headphones out and adjust the fit of the headphones by pulling
the headband in the direction of the arrow.Switching the cordless headphones on/
offXPress button ?.
Depending on the previous status, the
headphones are switched on or off. To save
the battery, the headphones are switched
off automatically if they do not receive a
signal within three minutes.
Adjusting the volume of the headphones
XTurn volume control : until you have
reached the desired volume.
i If you have connected corded
headphones to a rear-compartment
screen, you can adjust the volume by
pressing buttons C on the remote control
( Y page 129).
Selecting a screen for the headphonesXMove push slider ; to L (left-hand screen)
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Indicator lamp displays
The indicator lamp displays the following
possible stati for the batteries and
headphones:DisplayStatusGreenThe batteries are fine.RedThe batteries are almost
discharged.Continuou
sly lit
either
green or
redThe headphones are switched
on and connected to a screen.Flashes
either
green or
redThe headphones are
searching for the connection
to a screen.No display
(dark)The headphones are switched
off or the batteries are
discharged.
Connecting additional headphones
You can connect an additional set of corded
headphones to each rear-compartment
screen ( Y page 144).
Changing batteries
Batteries are required for the remote control
and for the two sets of cordless headphones.
Changing batteries ( Y page 251)
System settings
Display settings
Switching the display on/off
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Display OFF by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XTo switch on the display: press W or
cVd turn the COMAND controller.
Display design
Your COMAND display features optimized
designs for operation during daytime and
night-time hours. You can customize the
design to suit your personal preferences by
manually selecting day or night design or opt
for an automatic setting.
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Display and press W to confirm.XSelect Day Mode , Night Mode or
Automatic by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The # icon indicates the current setting.DesignExplanationDay ModeThe display is set
permanently to day
design.Night ModeThe display is set
permanently to night
design.AutomaticThe display design
changes depending on
the brightness around
the vehicle.
i In the Automatic setting, COMAND
evaluates the readings from the automatic
vehicle light sensor and switches between
the display designs automatically.
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Time settings
General information
If COMAND is equipped with a navigation
system and has GPS reception, COMAND
automatically sets the time and date. You can
also adjust the time yourself in 30-minute
increments, but the date cannot be changed.
i If you set the time in 30-minute
increments, any time zone settings and
settings for changing between summer and
standard time are lost ( Y page 148).
i The following navigation system functions
require the time, time zone and summer/
standard time to be set correctly in order
to work properly:
R route guidance on routes with time-
dependent traffic guidance
R calculation of expected time of arrival
Setting the time
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect Time and press W to confirm.:Setting the time;Current date (set automatically by
COMAND)XSet the time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Setting the time/date format
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect Format and press W to confirm.
The # symbols show the current settings.AbbreviationMeaningDD/MM /YYYYDay/Month/Year
(date format)HH /MMHours/Minutes
(time format)You can set the 24-hour or the AM/PM
format.XSet the format by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Setting the time zone and switching
between summer and standard time
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Time by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.148System settingsCOMAND

XSelect Time Zone and press W to confirm.
You will see a list of time zones. The # dot
indicates the current setting.XSelect the time zone and press W to
confirm.XTo switch automatic changeover on/
off: select Automatic Daylight
Savings Time or Automatic Daylight
Savings Time by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The # dot indicates the current setting.
Text reader settings
Setting the text reader speed
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect System and press W to confirm.XSelect Text Reader and press W to
confirm.XSelect Set text reader speed and press
W to confirm.
A list appears. The # dot indicates the
current setting.XSelect a setting by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Voice Control System settings
Opening/closing the help window
In addition to the audible instructions, the
help window will show you other information
during voice control operation and the
individualization process.
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Voice Control by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Help Window and press W to
confirm.
You have switched the help window on
O or off ª.
Individualization
Introduction
You can use the individualization function to
fine tune the Voice Control System to your
voice and therefore improve voice
recognition. This means that other users'
voices will not be recognized as easily. For
this reason this function can be switched off.
Individualization comprises two parts and
takes approximately 5 minutes. It consists of
training the system to recognize a certain
number of digit sequences and voice
commands.
Starting new individualization
Individualization can only be started when the
vehicle is stationary. Before starting, switch
off all devices or functions which could
interfere, such as the radio or the navigation
system. After starting the session, the system
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guides you through the training with spoken
instructions.XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XSelect System by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Voice Control and press W to
confirm.XSelect Start New Individualization
and press W to confirm.
You see and hear a prompt asking whether
you would like further information.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select No, the first part of
individualization begins. You will be asked
whether you would like to train digits or
voice commands.
If you select Yes, you will see and hear
information on the individualization
process. The first part of individualization
then begins automatically.XTo close the display: press W the
COMAND controller.
You will be asked whether you would like
to train digits or voice commands.
At the end of the first part, a prompt will
appear asking whether you wish to begin the
second part.
XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select No, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the first part is
stored automatically.
If you select Yes, the second part will begin.
Individualization is completed at the end of
the second part. You will see a message to
this effect. The data from the second part is
stored automatically.
Canceling the first or second part of
individualization
XConfirm Cancel by pressing W the
COMAND controller.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to cancel.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, individualization will be
canceled. The data from the part during
which you exited is not stored.
If you select No, the current part begins
again.
Deleting existing individualization data
XSelect Vehicle by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect System and press W to confirm.XSelect Voice Control and press W to
confirm.XSelect Delete Individualization and
press W to confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to delete.150System settingsCOMAND