2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class ESP

doesn't want to listen using headphones, but
instead using the sound system. In this case,
select Rear Left
Rear Left inSwitch Speaker
Switch Speaker
Source
Source .
X To display the menu bars: slide 00520064the
controller in media mode.
X To select Sound
Sound in the menu bar: turn and
press the controller.
The menu with the last accessed setting
appears.
X Turn the controller until Switch SwitchSpeaker
Speaker
Source
Source is in the center.
X Activate the rotary menus for Switch
Switch
Speaker
Speaker Source
Source. Slide00520064the controller.
X To set the desired speaker source: turn the
controller.
The segment, text and image show the
selected setting.
X To return to the menu: slide 00970052the
controller.
X To return to the basic menu: press the
0038 button briefly. Setting surround sound
The
Surround Sound Surround Sound setting optimizes the
sound playback for the selected seat
position.
X To display the menu bars: slide 00520064the
controller in media mode.
X To select Sound
Sound in the menu bar: turn and
press the controller.
The menu with the last accessed setting
appears. X
Turn the controller until Surround Sound Surround Sound
is in the center.
X Slide 00520064the controller.
The left-hand rotary menu to switch
surround sound on and off is activated.
X To activate Surround Sound Surround Sound: turn the
controller until On
Onis active.
X To set surround sound for Front
Front,Rear
Rearor
All Seats
All Seats: slide 00520096the controller.
The right-hand rotary menu is activated.
X To set the desired Surround Sound
Surround Soundfocus:
turn the controller.
The menu symbol, text and image show the
selected setting.
X To return to the menu: slide 00970052the
controller.
X To return to the basic menu: press the
0038 button briefly. Burmester
®
high-end 3D surround
sound system Equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Burmester ®
high-end 3D surround sound
system.
It has a total output of 1540 watts and is
equipped with 24 loudspeakers.
The Burmester ®
high-end 3D surround sound
system is available for all functions in the
radio and media modes. Calling up the sound menu
You can make various sound settings for the
different audio and video sources. It is
possible to set more bass for radio mode than
for audio CD mode, for example. You can call
up the respective sound menu from the menu
of the desired mode.
The example describes where to call up the
sound menu in CD mode. 234
Burmester ®
high-end 3D surround sound systemSound

Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND system at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described. This also applies to
safety-relevant systems and functions.
Therefore, the equipment on your COMAND
system may differ from that in the
descriptions and illustrations. Should you
have any questions concerning equipment
and operation, please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Rear Seat Entertainment System
overview Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
If you open the CD/DVD drive housing, you
could be exposed to invisible laser radiation.
This laser radiation could damage your retina.
There is a risk of injury.
Never open the housing. Always have
maintenance and repair work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If objects such as headphones/headsets or
external audio/video sources are not secured
in the passenger compartment, they can be
flung around and hit vehicle occupants. There
is a risk of injury, for example in the event of
sudden braking or a sudden change in
direction.
Always stow these items or similar objects
carefully so that they cannot be flung around,
for example in a lockable vehicle stowage
compartment. Components
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
includes:
R two screens for the rear behind the front-
seat head restraints
R two remote controls for the rear
compartment
R a CD/DVD drive in the rear compartment
R AUX jacks
R two USB ports
R two sets of cordless headphones General notes
R You can only adjust the volume for the
headphones supplied, directly on the
headphones.
R If media from different sources are used,
they can be used separately from each of
the operating positions. Example: a film
from the DVD drive is played on the rear
right-hand operating position. This means
that another film from the same DVD
cannot be played separately on the rear
left-hand operating position. However, on
the rear left-hand operating position, it is
possible to use the radio, TV, memory card,
MUSIC REGISTER, media interface, USB,
online and Internet functions or AUX.
R If you use the same medium on both sides,
you can both carry out the respective
settings. The "last one wins" principle
applies here, i.e. the last setting activated
is favored.
R The Internet can be used separately at all
operating positions.
R The Internet can only be used if it is set up
and connected via a telephone
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r Seat Entertainment System overviewRear Seat Entertainment System

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.
X To select the left-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel 0043until "L REAR" appears in
the window.
X To select the right-hand screen: turn the
thumbwheel until "REAR R" appears in the
window.
X To select the COMAND screen: turn
thumbwheel 0043until "COMAND" appears
in the window.
i Please be aware that using the
thumbwheel to select screens may cause
unwanted changes to the screens of your
occupants.
Up to four remote controls can be used in
the vehicle at the same time.
Switching the screen on/off If the SmartKey in the ignition lock is in
position 0or 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. i
Please note that this may cause the
starter battery to discharge. X
Press button 0043on the remote control.
The respective rear-compartment 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 X
Lighting of the remote control buttons is
divided into three areas. The corresponding
area is activated every time you press a
button. It switches off again automatically
5 to 10 seconds after the last button has
been pressed. 242
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Switching the sound on/off (corded
headphones only)
X
Press button 0043on the remote control.
The sound is switched on/off.
Selecting a menu R
Buttons 0043are used to directly access the
corresponding main menu.
R Using selector wheel 0087or the
005900D000630064 buttons, select a
menu. To confirm your selection, press the
008B button. Indicator lamp on the remote control
The color of the indicator lamp shows
whether or not the entry has been correctly
transmitted every time you press a button. It
also shows the condition of the inserted
batteries. LED
display Status
Green
(flashes
once) Entry being transmitted.
The batteries are fine.
Red
(flashes
once) Entry being transmitted.
The batteries are almost
discharged.
Orange
(flashes
three
times) Entry not correctly
transmitted.
Unlit The batteries are discharged.
i
The function of the remote control may be
impaired by other radio-based electronic
devices such as mobile phones or laptops. Rear Seat Entertainment System overview
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Selecting the screen for the
headphones
X
Move push slider 0043toL(left-hand screen)
or R(right-hand screen).
Connecting additional headphones Up to two cordless headphones can be used
at the same time for each screen.
You can also connect one additional set of
corded headphones to each of the two rear-
compartment screens (Y page 241). The
socket is designed for headphones with a
3.5 mm stereo jack plug and an impedance
of 32 ohms. Replacing batteries
Notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately. H
Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified
specialist workshop or a
special collection point for
used batteries.
Batteries are required for the remote control
and for the two sets of cordless headphones.
The batteries can be replaced. H
Environmental note
Dispose of discharged batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Replacing the batteries of the remote
control 0043
Battery compartment
0044 Catch tab
0087 Battery compartment cover Rear Seat Entertainment System overview
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X
Select Language
Language using the00630064
buttons and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The list of languages appears. A 0036dot
indicates the current setting.
X Select the language using the 00630064
buttons and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The system activates the corresponding
language. Switching the display design
X Select Vehicle
Vehicle using the
006300640059 buttons on the
remote control and press the 008Bbutton to
confirm.
X Select System Settings
System Settings using the0064
00590065 buttons on the remote control
and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
You see the system settings menu on the
selected rear screen.
X Select Display
Display using the 00630064
buttons on the remote control and press
the 008Bbutton to confirm.
X Select Day Mode
Day Mode, Night Mode Night Mode or
Automatic
Automatic using the00630064 buttons
and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The dot indicates the current setting. Design Explanation
Day Mode Day Mode The display is set
permanently to day
design. Night Mode
Night Mode The display is set
permanently to night
design. Automatic Automatic The display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination. Setting the brightness
X Select Vehicle Vehicle using the
006300640059 buttons on the
remote control and press the 008Bbutton to
confirm.
X Select System Settings
System Settings using the0064
00590065 buttons on the remote control
and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
You see the system settings menu on the
selected rear screen.
X Select Display
Display using the 00630064
buttons on the remote control and press
the 008Bbutton to confirm.
X Select Brightness Brightness using the00630064
buttons and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
A scale appears.
X Adjust the brightness using the 00630064
buttons and press the 008Bbutton to confirm.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
picture becomes lighter or darker in
accordance with the scale. Showing/hiding the picture
X Select Vehicle Vehicle using the
006300640059 buttons on the
remote control and press the 008Bbutton to
confirm.
X Press button 0064on the remote control.
A menu appears.
X Select Display Off
Display Off using the
006300640059 buttons and press
the 008Bbutton to confirm.
X To display the picture: press the008B
button. Adjusting sound settings
You can select the sound settings in the radio,
audio CD/audio DVD/MP3, video DVD and
AUX modes. System settings
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Calling up the Internet functions menu:
X Press the 0038button on the remote
control while using the Internet function.
Exiting the Internet functions:
X Press the 0038button on the remote
control.
A menu appears.
X Select the 00D0symbol in the menu and
press the 008Bbutton on the remote control
to confirm.
or
X Select another function (e.g. Media or
Radio).
Further information on using online and
Internet functions (Y page 158).Radio mode
Switching to radio mode
X Press button 002Aon the remote control.
Radio mode starts.
Further information on radio mode
(Y page 178). Media mode
Activating media mode
There are several ways to activate media
sources using COMAND.
The relevant sections of the Operator's
Manual describe the simplest way to activate
a media source.
This section describes all options for
activating media sources. Using the MEDIA button
X Press button 00FDon the remote control.
The menu for the last accessed media
source appears.
X To select the media source: keep
pressing the 00FDbutton on the remote control until the required media source has
been set.
If playable music files are found, they will
be played by COMAND. Switching on automatically
If COMAND is only active at one operating
position in the rear compartment, the
respective medium will switch on
automatically once connected/inserted.
If a media function is already switched on in
COMAND, this will be interrupted and the
basic display of the newly connected/
inserted medium will appear.
If COMAND is being operated in another
function, such as navigation, when an
external media source is connected/
inserted, the basic display will not change.
Only the music from the newly connected
data carrier will play. Starting media playback using the
main function bar
X
To show the menu: press the 0063button
on the remote control.
X Select Media Mediausing the 00590065 buttons
on the remote control and press the 008B
button to confirm. 252
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X
To select the media source: turn the
selector wheel on the remote control.
or
X Press the 00590065 button on the remote
control.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
X Press button 008Bon the remote control.
If the disc contains music or video files,
these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown. Starting media using the device list
X
Press button 00FDon the remote control.
X To show the menu: press the 0064button
on the remote control.
X Using the 006400590065 buttons on the
remote control, select Devices
Devices.
The discs/devices available are shown. The
0036 dot indicates the current setting.
X Select the device/disc using the 0064
0063 buttons and press the 008Bbutton to
confirm.
If the device/disc contains music or video
files, these will be played. Music search
The media source has already been
selected: X
Press button 0064on the remote control.
The menu is shown.
X Select Search
Search using the 00590065 buttons
on the remote control and press the 008B
button to confirm.
The media source has not been selected
yet:
X To select the media source: keep pressing
the 00FD button on the remote control until
the desired media source has been set.
X Press button 0064on the remote control.
The menu is shown.
X Select Search
Search using the 00590065 buttons
on the remote control and press the 008B
button to confirm.
Further information on the music search
(Y page 200). Audio/video mode
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
If you open the CD/DVD drive housing, you
could be exposed to invisible laser radiation.
This laser radiation could damage your retina.
There is a risk of injury.
Never open the housing. Always have
maintenance and repair work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. General notes
You will find information on the following
topics in the Audio section:
R notes on CDs/DVDs (Y page 200)
R notes on MP3 mode (Y page 199)
R notes on copyright (Y page 200) Audio/video mode
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