2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class SEDAN ESP

Switching the sound on/off (corded
headphones only)
XPress button:on the remote control.
The sound is switched on/off.
Selecting a menu
RButtons :are used to directly access the
corresponding main menu.
RUsing selector wheel =or the
=Ì9: buttons, select a
menu. To confirm your selection, press the
9 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 bat-
teries.
LED dis-
playStatus
Green
(flashes
once)Entry being transmitted.
The batteries are fine.
Red
(flashes
once)Entry being transmitted.
The batteries are almost dis-
charged.
Orange
(flashes
three
times)Entry not correctly transmit-
ted.
UnlitThe batteries are discharged.
iThe function of the remote control may be
impaired by other radio-based electronic
devices such as mobile phones or laptops.
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Selecting the screen for the head-
phones
XSet switch:toL(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 (
Ypage 273). The
socket is designed for headphones with a
3.5 mm stereo jack plug and an impedance of 32 ohms.
Replacing batteries
Notes
GWARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatalinjury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
HEnvironmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separatelyand recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
Batteries are required for the remote control
and for the two sets of cordless headphones.
The batteries can be replaced.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of discharged batteries in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner.
Replacing the batteries of the remote
control
:Battery compartment
;Catch tab
=Battery compartment cover
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XSelectLanguageusing the 9: but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
The list of languages appears. A #dot
indicates the current setting.
XSelect the language using the 9:
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
The system activates the corresponding
language.
Switching the display design
XSelect Vehicleusing the
9:=; buttons on the
remote control and press the 9button to
confirm.
XSelect System Settingsusing
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
You see the System Settings
menu on
the selected rear screen.
XSelect Displayusing the :9 but-
tons on the remote control and press the
9 button to confirm.
XSelect Day Mode,Night Modeor Auto‐
maticusing the 9: buttons and
press the 9button to confirm.
The dot indicates the current setting.
DesignExplanation
Day ModeThe display is set per-
manently to day
design.
Night ModeThe display is set per-
manently to night
design.
AutomaticThe display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.
Setting the brightness
XSelect Vehicleusing the
9:=; buttons on the remote control and press the
9button to
confirm.
XSelect System Settingsusing
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
You see the System Settings
menu on
the selected rear screen.
XSelect Displayusing the :9 but-
tons on the remote control and press the
9 button to confirm.
XSelect Bright.using the 9: but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
A scale appears.
XAdjust the brightness using the 9:
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
picture becomes lighter or darker in
accordance with the scale.
Showing/hiding the picture
XSelect Vehicleusing the
9:=; buttons on the
remote control and press the 9button to
confirm.
XPress button :on the remote control.
A menu appears.
XSelect Display Offusing the
9:=; buttons and press
the 9button to confirm.
XTo display the picture: press the9but-
ton.
Adjusting sound settings
You can select the sound settings in the radio,
audio CD/audio DVD/MP3, video DVD and
AUX modes.
XSelect a medium (e.g. audio CD mode)
(
Ypage 287).
XTo show the menu: press the :button
on the remote control.
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Exiting the Internet functions:
XPress the%button on the remote con-
trol.
A menu appears.
XSelect the Üsymbol in the menu and
press the 9button on the remote control
to confirm.
or
XSelect another function (e.g. Media or
Radio).
Radio mode
XTo switch on: press the$button on
the remote control.
Radio mode starts.
Further information on radio mode
(
Ypage 197).
Media mode
Activating media mode
There are several ways to activate media
sources using COMAND.
The relevant sections of the Operator's Man-
ual describe the simplest way to activate a
media source.
This section describes all options for activat-
ing media sources.
Starting media playback using the
button
XPress the Õbutton on the remote con-
trol.
The last media source you have set is dis-
played.
If playable music files are found, they will be played by COMAND.
XTo show the menu: press the Õbutton
on the remote control.
XTo select the media source: turn the selec-
tor wheel on the remote control.
or
XPress the =; buttons on the remote
control.
The menu appears with the available media sources.
XPress the 9button on the remote control.
If the disc contains music or video files,
these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
Starting media playback using the
main function bar
XTo show the menu: press the 9button
on the remote control.
XSelect Mediausing the =; buttons
on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
XTo select the media source: turn the selec-
tor wheel on the remote control.
or
XPress the =; buttons on the remote
control.
The menu appears with the available media
sources.
XPress the 9button on the remote control.
If the disc contains music or video files,
these will be played. The corresponding
basic menu will be shown.
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The CD/DVD drive plays the disc:
Rif it has been inserted correctly
Rif a permissible type of disc is used
Ronce you have activated disc mode
Data on an MP3 CD first needs to be loaded by
the drive. Loading may take some time,
depending on the number of folders and
tracks.
Switching to audio/video mode
XInsert a CD/DVD (Ypage 286).
The system loads the inserted disc and
starts playback.
or
XSelect Mediausing the 9=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Discusing the =; buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
The system plays the disc.
XTo switch to other media: insert the
device into the corresponding jack.
The system searches for files on the device that can be played back, and then plays
them.
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 EorF button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track.
If the elapsed track time has exceeded 8
seconds, the function skips back to the
beginning of the track. If the elapsed time is
shorter, it will skip to the start of the pre-
vious track. If the
Random Track List
orRandom
Mediumplayback option has been selected,
the tracks will be played in a random order.
Selecting by track list
In audio CD mode, the track list contains all
tracks on the disc currently playing.
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 Searchusing the :=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Current Track Listusing the
9: buttons and press the 9button
to confirm.
The track list appears. The #dot indicates
the current track.
XSelect the track using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
Making a selection by entering the track
number directly
This function is only available in media mode.
XPress the hbutton on the remote con-
trol.
The track entry display appears.
Example: track 2
XPress number button 2.
Example: track 12
XPress the corresponding number keys in
rapid succession.
XWait for approximately three seconds after
making the entry.
You will hear the track which has been
entered. The corresponding basic menu
then reappears.
iIt is not possible to enter numbers that
exceed the number of tracks on the CD or in
the currently active folder.
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Fast forwarding/rewinding
XWith thedisplay/selection window active,
press the =or; button on the
remote control repeatedly unt ilyou reach
the desired position.
or
XPress and hold the EorF button
unt ilthe desired position isreached.
Selecting a folder
This function isonly availab le inMP3 mode.
XSelect Searchusing the :=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Folderusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button.
The folder content appears.
XTo switch to the next folder up: press the
= button on the remote control.
The display shows the next folder up.
XSelect the folder with the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
You willsee the tracks in the folder.
XSelect the track using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
The track isplayed and the corresponding
folder isnow the active folder.
Pause/Playback
XTo pause playback: press the;/
Ë button on the remote control.
The Ë display changes to Ì.
XTo continue playback: press the;/
Ë button.
The Ì display changes to Ë.
Playback options
XSelect Optionsusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button.
XThe options listappears. The #dot ind i-
cates the option currently selected.
XSe lect NormalTrackSequence,Random
Track Listor Random Mediumusing the
9: buttons and press the 9button
to confirm.
The option isswitched on. For all options
exce ptNormal Track Sequence
, you will
see a corresponding displayinthe disp lay
or selection window.
iIfyou change the data storage medium
whic h you are currently listening to, the
Normal
TrackSequenceoption isactiva-
ted automatically. Ifan option isselected, it
remains selected after the system is
switched on or off.
Switching track information on/off
If the function isswitched on, the information
saved inthe audio files, such as track, artist or
album, will beshown (if availab le).
If the function isswitched off, the names of
the files and folders on the discare shown.
XSelect Optionsusing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button.
XSelect Show Track Informationusing
the 9: buttons and press the 9
button.
The function isswitched on Oor off ª,
depe nding on the previous status.
Video DVD mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
The CD/DV Ddriv eis aclas s 1laser product .
If you open th ehousing of th eCD/DV Ddrive,
there is aris kof exposure to invisibl elaser
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radiation. This laser radiation could damage
your retina. There is a risk of injury.
Never open the housing. Always have main-
tenance and repair work carried out at a quali-fied specialist workshop.
General notes
DVD playback conditions
Playback problems may occur when playing
copied discs. There is 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 video DVDs you have copied your-
self.
More information on the playback criteria
(
Ypage 240).
Function restrictions
Depending on the DVD, certain functions or
actions may be temporarily blocked or not
function at all. As soon as you try to activate
these functions, you will see the Ksymbol in
the display.
Switching on video DVD mode
XInsert a video DVD (Ypage 276).
The system loads the disc.
If disc mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
XTo manually switch to video DVD mode:
press the Õbutton on the remote con-
trol repeatedly until the video DVD mode is
switched on.
If the video DVD fulfills the playback crite-
ria, the film starts automatically or the DVD
menu appears. If the DVD menu appears,
you must start the film manually.
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
Video menu
:Type of data medium
;Current title
=Shows the menu bars for the DVD basic
display
?Current scene
ATrack time
XTo show: press the9or: button on
the remote control.
XTo hide: press the 9or: button.
or
XWait about eight seconds.
Overview of DVD functions
:Activates DVD control menu
;Hides DVD functions
=Shows the DVD basic display
?Confirms entry in control menu
ANavigates DVD lists
BJumps to the start of the scene
CDisplays camera perspectives
DShows subtitles
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ESelects language
FStop function
GPause function
XTo show:press the9button on the
remote control.
XTo hide: press the %button on the
remote control.
Fast forwarding/rewinding
XPress and hold the EorF button on
the remote control until the desired posi-
tion has been reached.
You see the control menu.
Pause function
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XTo pause playback: selectËand press
the 9button to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.
XTo continue playback: selectÌand
press the 9button to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Stop function
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XTo interrupt playback: selectÉand
press the 9button to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì. The
video image is hidden.
XTo continue playback: selectÌand
press the 9button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it was interrupted. The menu is hidden.
XTo stop playback: while playback is inter-
rupted, select Éagain and press 9to
confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the begin-
ning of the DVD. Ìis highlighted.
XTo restart playback: selectÌand
press the 9button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Selecting a scene/chapter
General notes
Also observe the information on the video
DVD mode (
Ypage 245).
Skipping forwards/backwards
XPress =or; on the remote control.
The control menu appears for approx-
imately eight seconds.
Selecting a scene/chapter directly
The examples illustrate how to select scene/
chapter 5.
XOption 1: while the film is playing, press
the h button on the remote control.
XPress the corresponding number key, such
as5.
XOption 2: while the film is playing, press
the 9button on the remote control and
show the menu.
XSelect Menuand press the 9button.
The DVD menu appears.
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