MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2010 W212 Comand Manual

Selecting a Scene/Chapter
If the film is subdivided into scenes or
chapters, you can select the scenes or
chapters step by step while the film is
running. Some DVDs do not allow this in
certain sections (e.g. in the introduction).XTo skip forwards or back: Press .
or , on the remote control.
or
XPress the E or F button.
The control menu (Y page 178) appears for
approximately 8 seconds.
Selecting a scene/chapter directly
Example: scene/chapter 5
XPress the h button while the movie is
running.XPress number button 5.
or
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 178).XSelect DVD-V £ DVD Functions .XSelect Scene selection in the menu.XUse the . or , button to select
number 5.
In both cases playback will begin after a
short while with scene/chapter 5.
i Scene/chapter selection may also be
possible from the DVD menu stored on the
DVD itself.
Selecting a Film/Track
If the DVD contains several films, these can
be selected directly. Film selection is possible
both while the DVD is stopped and while it is
playing.
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 178).XSelect DVD-V £ DVD Functions .XSelect Title Selection in the menu.XTo call up the selection list: Press the
9 button.XSelect a film/track.
Selecting a Film/Track Directly
Example: selecting film 2
XPress number button 2.
After a short while, film 2 begins.
i Film selection may also be possible from
the DVD menu on the DVD itself.
Picture Settings
Adjusting the Brightness, Contrast or
Color
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 178).XSelect DVD-V £ Brightness or
Contrast or Colour .XTo change setting: Press n or ý
until the desired setting has been attained.XTo store a setting: Press the 9 button.
Switching Picture Format
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 178).XSelect DVD-V.
The DVD-V menu appears. The ä icon in
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optimized, 4:3 or Wide Screen indicates
the currently selected format.XTo switch formats: Press n or ý
until the desired format is selected.XTo save setting: Press 9.
DVD Menu
The 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.
i For multilingual DVDs, you can switch
between languages in the DVD menu, for
example.
Opening the DVD Menu
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 178).XSelect DVD-V £ DVD Functions £
Menu .
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting Menu Items from the DVD
Menu
XPress n, ý , . or , on the
remote control.XTo confirm your selection: Press 9.
The selection menu appears.
i Menu items which cannot be selected are
grayed out.
DVD menu
XConfirm 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.XMake a selection from the further options,
if necessary.
The rear-seat entertainment system then
switches back to the DVD menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the Go up menu
item may not function at all or may not
function at certain points in the DVD menu.
You will see the 7 icon in the display as
an indicator.
Stopping Film or Skipping to the
Beginning/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.
i
Depending 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 icon in the
display as an indicator.
Switching to the next DVD Menu up
XPress % on the remote control.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
or
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.XSelect Go up from the menu.
i
Depending on the DVD, the Go up menu
item may not function at all or may not
function at certain points in the DVD menu.
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You will see the 7 icon in the display as
an indicator.
Back to MovieXPress % on the remote control
repeatedly until you see the film.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
or
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.XSelect the Back (To the Movie) menu
item from the selection menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the Back (To
the Movie) menu item may not function
in general or may not function at certain
points in the DVD menu. You will see the
7 icon in the display as an indicator.
Setting the Language
i This function is not available on all DVDs.
If it is available, you can set the audio
language or the audio format. The number
of settings is determined by the DVD
content. The settings may also be
accessible in the DVD menu ( Y page 180).
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 178).XSelect DVD-V £ DVD Functions .XSelect Audio Language .
A selection menu appears after a short
while. The R dot in front of an entry
indicates the currently selected language.XTo change a setting: Press n or ý
until the desired setting has been reached.XTo save setting: Press 9.XTo exit the menu without changes:
Press . or , .Subtitles and Camera Angle
i These 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 accessible in the DVD menu.XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 178).XSelect DVD-V £ DVD functions .XSelect Subtitles or Camera angle .
Both of these will call up a selection menu
after a few seconds. The R dot in front of
an entry indicates the current setting.XTo change a setting: Press n or ý
until the desired setting has been attained.XTo save setting: Press 9.XTo exit the menu without changes:
Press . or , .
Interactive content
DVDs can also contain interactive content
(e.g. a video game). In a video game, you may
be able to influence events by selecting and
triggering actions. The type and number of
actions depend on the DVD.
XTo select an action: Press n,
ý , . or , on the remote control.XTo trigger an action: Press 9 on the
remote control.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress 9 on the remote control.
Aux Operation
i You can connect two external video
sources to the display screens (Display
Aux) and additionally one video source to
the DVD drive (Drive Aux).
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For further information on external video
sources please refer to the operating guide
of the device.
Connecting an Aux Source
Drive Aux
The Aux connectors of the drive are beside
the Eject button on the front panel of the DVD
drive ( Y page 168).
Display Aux
The display Aux jacks are located on the side
of the screen ( Y page 167).
Connecting an Audio or Video Source
XInsert the audio jacks for the left and the
right signal into the respective connectors
labeled L and R.XInsert the video jack (yellow) into the
connector with the V label.
Switching to AUX Mode
Disc Drive Aux
XSelect Aux.
The Aux menu appears.
Aux menu
XSelect Source £ Drive Aux .
The video source is played if it is connected
to the drive and in playback mode. If thereis no video picture available, an Audio menu
appears.
i For operating the external video source
please refer to the operator’s guide of the
device.
Display Aux
XSelect the display screen to which the
external source is connected.XSelect Aux.XSelect Source £ Display Aux .
The video source is played if it is connected
to the screen and in playback mode. If there
is no video picture available, an Audio menu
appears.
Selecting an Active COMAND Source
XSelect Aux.XSelect Source £ COMAND .
The Audio or Video mode to which
COMAND is set is played by the RSE
system.
Operation with Active Source from
COMAND
Audio or Video that is active in COMAND can
also be played back via the RSE system.
XSwitch to the desired Audio mode or
display the menu system in Video mode on
COMAND.XSelect the menu item on the left below, e.g.
CD if COMAND is in CD mode.XSelect Active Aud./Vid. Source for
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In the status line you will see the headset
symbol and the _ symbol indicating the
active mode.
If you change the mode in COMAND, the new
mode is also played back via the RSE system.
The display changes accordingly.
XTo switch off the function in COMAND:
Switch to the desired audio mode in
COMAND or call up the menu system when
in video mode.XSelect the menu item on the left below, e.g.
CD if CD mode is selected.XSelect Rear Audio/Video Off .
Setting the Brightness/Contrast/
Color
XIn the AUX menu, select Display Aux or
Drive Aux .XSelect Brightness , Contrast or Color .
A setting scale appears.XTo adjust setting: Press n or ý .XTo confirm setting: Press 9.Changing the Picture Format XIn the AUX menu, select Display Aux or
Drive Aux .
The ä icon in front of one of these menu
items: 16:9 optimized , 4:3 or Wide
Screen indicates the currently selected
format.XTo switch formats: Press n or ý
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Overview ............................................ 186
Phone ................................................. 188
Navigation ......................................... 191
Address Book .................................... 197
Radio and Satellite Radio .................201
DVD Changer ..................................... 203
External Equipment (Aux) ................205
Command List ................................... 205
Troubleshooting ................................ 211185Voice 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.
Traffic regulations always have priority over
any route recommendations given.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
GWarning
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of
consulting the map display for directions.
Consulting the symbols or map display for
directions may cause you to divert your
attention from driving and increase your risk
of an accident.
GWarning!
Please do not use the Voice Control System
in an emergency, as the tone of your voice
may change in a stressful situation. This could
cause a delay in completing your phone call
in a timely manner. This could distract you in
an emergency situation and cause you to be
involved in an accident.
Vehicle Equipment
i This 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.
Symbols Only Used in this Chapter
The following symbols indicate:
sthat you have to say somethingtthat there is a voice output from the
voice controluthat the system shows information on
the display.
Usage
You can use the voice control system to
operate the following systems depending on
the equipment in your vehicle:
R Phone
R Navigation
R Address book
R Audio (radio, satellite radio, DVD changer,
memory card, music register, media
interface)
Say the commands without pausing between
individual words. If you enter a command that
does not exist or is incorrect, the voice
control system asks you for a new command
with Please repeat or Please repeat
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your entry!. The voice control confirms
important commands to you and gives you
instructions in the event of incorrect entries.
Command Types
Voice control distinguishes between the
following types of command:
R Global commands:
These are commands which can be called
up at any time (e.g. help, navigation or
phone commands).
R Local commands:
These are commands which are only
available for the active application (e.g.
“Save”).
Active Application
The local commands refer to the application
currently shown on the display and to the
audio source you are currently listening to.
For example, if you are listening to the radio
while the navigation application is active on
the display, you can operate both
applications using voice control.
Operating Voice Control 1Multifunction display2x Mute, X decreases the volume,
W increases the volume3? Activates voice control?% Cancels voice control
Starting the Dialog
XSwitch on the ignition (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual).
i After the ignition has been switched on, it
takes about 30 seconds for the voice
control system to be ready for operation.
During this period the message Loading
Speech Data is displayed.
XPress the ? button.
An acoustic signal confirms that the dialog
has been started.XGive a command.
Interrupting the Dialog
If a list appears on the display, you can use
the “Pause” command to interrupt the dialog.
You can then select an entry using the
COMAND controller.
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To resume the dialog with voice control, press
the ? button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Canceling the Dialog
XPress the % button.
or
XSay the command Cancel (except when
creating and storing voice tags, navigation
entries or during individualization).
or
XPress any button on COMAND.
Adjusting the Volume
XStart the dialog.XGive a command, e.g. Help.XPress the W or X button.
The volume increases or decreases during
voice output.
or
XSet the volume for the voice output on the
volume control for COMAND.
Display Messages
The audible help function can be
supplemented by visual help on the display
( Y page 42). If the help function is switched
on, the most important commands that are
currently possible appear in the display when
you start the dialog.
In the address book and navigation system, a
selection list is shown in the display if voice
control requires additional information from
you.
Entering Numbers
R Digits from “zero” to “nine” are permitted.
R Say the phone number in groups of three
to five digits.
Spell
R The letters of the alphabet and the numbers
0 to 9 are permitted.
R Say the letters in groups of five to seven
letters.
R Say each individual letter clearly.
i Using individualization, you can fine-tune
voice control to your own voice and thus
improve voice recognition. The process of
individualization is described in chapter
“System Settings” ( Y page 42).
i If you use individualization, it may impair
recognition of other users. Switch off
individualization if it makes recognition of
other users worse.
Phone
GWarning
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellular
telephone while the vehicle is in motion. Stop
the vehicle in a safe location before placing or
answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the handsfree
feature and be sure to pay attention to the
traffic situation at all times. Use the mobile
phone only when road, weather and traffic
conditions permit. Otherwise, you may not be
able to observe traffic conditions and could
endanger yourself and others.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
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