2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class audio

a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second. Notes on discs
! Do not affix stickers or labels to the discs.
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 play discs that
comply with the EN 60908 standard.
Therefore, you can 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 the
device.
Only use round discs with a diameter of
12 cm. Do not use discs with a diameter of
8 cm, even with an adapter.
The variety of data media, burners and burn
software means there is no guarantee that
the system will be able to play discs that you
have copied yourself. DVD playback conditions
If video DVDs do not conform to the NTSC or
PAL TV standards, they may create picture,
sound or other problems during playback.
COMAND is capable of playing back video
DVDs produced according to the following
standards:
R Region code 1 or region code 0 (no region
code)
R PAL or NTSC standard
You will generally find the relevant details
either on the DVD itself or on the DVD case.
i If you insert a video DVD with a different
region code, a message to this effect
appears. i
COMAND is set to region code 1 at the
factory. This setting can be changed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. It is also
possible to play video DVDs with a different
region code, provided that they are
produced in accordance with the PAL or
NTSC TV standard. The region code can be
changed up to five times. Control options
There are four control menus available in
video DVD mode.
Most DVDs have their own control menu.
The DVD's control menu is operated directly
using the controller or DVD functions. Control menu and
function Operation
R
DVD's control
menu
Selection of title,
scene, language,
subtitles ... Operation with the
controller
R
Options Options menu
Selection of
brightness,
contrast, color,
format Operation using the
menu bar/options/
video settings
R
Video menu
Selection of
scene, fast
forward/rewind In full-screen mode,
slide
005200C5 the
controller R
DVD functions
Selection of title,
scene, language,
subtitles ... In full-screen mode,
press the controller
Function restrictions
Depending on the DVD, certain functions or
actions may not function at all. The symbol
0047 appears in the display. Video DVD mode
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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. Sound settings
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. The
respective sound menu can be called up from
the menu of the desired mode.
The example describes where to call up the
sound menu in CD mode. X
Insert an audio CD (Y page 192).
The CD display appears.
X To display the menu bars: slide 00520064the
controller. X
To select Sound
Sound in the menu bar: turn and
press the controller.
The menu appears with the last setting
accessed, e.g. Balance/Fader Balance/Fader. Sound menu overview
Function Options
Equalizer Sets: treble, mid-
range and base
Balance/fader Moves the sound
focus: right/left and
front/rear
Changing
loudspeaker source Outputs a seat-
based media source
on the entire sound
system
Setting treble, mid-range and bass
X
To display the menu bars: slide 00520064the
controller in media mode. 230
Sound set
tingsSound

X
To activate the rotary menu for the speaker
source: slide 00520064the 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. Burmester
®
surround sound system Equipment
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Burmester ®
surround sound system.
It has a total output of 590 watts and is
equipped with 13 loudspeakers.
The Burmester ®
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. The
respective sound menu is called up from the
menu of the desired mode.
The example shows the sound menu control
panel in CD mode. X
Insert an audio CD (Y page 192).
The CD display appears.
X To display the menu bars: slide 00520064the
controller.
X To select Sound Soundin the menu bar: turn and
press the controller.
The menu appears with the last setting
accessed, e.g. Surround Sound Surround Sound. Overview of Burmester
®
surround sound
system Function Options
Equalizer Sets: treble, mid-
range and base
Balance/fader Moves the sound
focus: right/left and
front/rear
Changing
loudspeaker source Outputs a seat-
based media source
on the entire sound
system
Surround Optimizes sound
playback for all
seats232
Burmester ®
surround sound systemSound

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

X
Insert an audio CD (Y page 192).
The CD display appears.
X To display the menu bars: slide 00520064the
controller.
X To select Sound
Sound in the menu bar: turn and
press the controller.
A menu appears with the last setting
accessed, e.g. VIP & BAL Selection
VIP & BAL Selection. Overview of Burmester
®
high-end 3D
surround sound system Function Options
Equalizer Sets: treble, mid-
range and base
Balance/fader Moves the sound
focus: right/left and
front/rear
Changing
loudspeaker source Outputs a seat-
based media source
on the entire sound
system Function Options
VIP & BAL selection Optimizes sound
playback for
individual seats
Sound profile Five defined sound
settings: PURE/
EASY LISTENING/
LIVE/SURROUND/
3D SOUND
Setting treble, mid-range and bass
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 Equalizer Equalizeris in the
center.
X Slide 00520064the controller.
Rotary menus for treble, mid-range and
bass are activated.
X To switch between the rotary menus: slide
009500520096 the controller.
X To make the desired Equalizer
Equalizer settings:
turn the controller.
Rotary menus show the set values.
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 235Sound

VIP & BAL selection
Sound optimization for a specific seat, e.g.
Rear
Rear Left
Leftcan be selected using the VIP
VIP&
&
BAL Selection
BAL Selection setting.
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 VIP & BAL
VIP & BAL
Selection Selection is in the center.
X To activate the left-hand rotary menu to
switch VIP & BAL Selection
VIP & BAL Selection on and off:
slide 00520064the controller.
X To activate VIP & BAL Selection
VIP & BAL Selection : turn
the controller until ON
ON is active.
X To activate the right-hand rotary menu:
slide 00520096the controller.
X To set the desired VIP
VIP & &BAL
BAL Selection
Selection:
turn the controller.
The segment, text and image show the
selected setting, e.g. for Rear Left Rear Left
X To return to the menu: slide 00970052the
controller.
X To return to the basic menu: press the
0038 button briefly. Setting the sound profile
With the Sound Profile Sound Profile setting, you can
select between five defined sound settings. Sound profile for
high-end sound
system Description
Pure Pure Audiophile sound
playback without
additional effects
Easy Listening Easy Listening Subtly mellowed
acoustics for laid-
back listening over
long periods
Live Live Spectacular sound
settings with live-
performance
characteristics
Surround Surround Enhanced surround
sound for mono and
stereo recordings
3D Sound 3D Sound Three-dimensional
listening experience
X
To display the menu bars: slide 00520064the
controller in media mode.
X To select Sound Soundin the menu bar: turn and
press the controller.
The menu with the last accessed setting
appears.
X Turn the controller until Sound Profile Sound Profileis
in the center.
X Slide 00520064the controller.
The rotary menu to select the sound profile
is activated. Burmester
®
high-end 3D surround sound system 237Sound

Your COMAND equipment
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Rear Seat Entertainment System
overview ............................................ 240
System settings ................................ 248
Vehicle settings ................................ 250
Navitainment ..................................... 251
Online and Internet functions ..........251
Radio mode ........................................ 252
Media mode ....................................... 252
Audio/video mode ............................253
Video DVD mode ............................... 256
AUX mode .......................................... 260 239Rear Seat Entertainment System

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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