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Rcalling up the DVD menu and navigating
within it
R setting the language, subtitles and camera
angle
R calling up interactive DVD content
The following functions affect only one
screen:
R audio and video functions as well as picture
settings
R switching between full screen and the
menu
Switching between operating modes
When you exit an operating mode (e.g. audio
CD mode), the current setting is saved. If you
call up this operating mode again later, there
are two possibilities:
R the operating mode has been changed on
the other screen.
R the operating mode has not been changed.
In the first case, the operating mode appears
as it is on the other screen.
In the second case, the setting appears on the
screen as it was when you last exited the
operating mode.
Picture settings
Overview
You can select these settings in video DVD
and AUX mode. Instructions for AUX mode
are detailed later ( Y page 258).
Adjusting the brightness, contrast and
color
XSwitch on video DVD mode ( Y page 241).XTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu
( Y page 241) is shown and press the 9
button to confirm.XIn both cases, select Video DVD using
the :=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.XSelect Brightness , Contrast , Color or
Auto using the 9: buttons and
press 9 to confirm.
An adjustment scale appears.XSelect a setting using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu
( Y page 241) is shown and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Video DVD using
the :=; buttons and press the
9 button to confirm.
The ä symbol in front of the Auto, 16:9
Optimized , 4:3 or Widescreen menu item
indicates the format currently set.XSelect a format using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
System settings
Note
You can adjust almost all system settings
individually for each screen without affecting
the other screen. You make these settings
using the remote control.
Selecting the display language
XSelect System using the 9=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.
You see the system menu on the selected
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XSelect Settings using the : button
and confirm with the 9 button.XSelect Language using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
The list of languages appears. The # dot
indicates the current setting.XSelect a language using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
activates the respective language.
Switching the display design
XSelect Settings using the : button
and confirm with the 9 button.XSelect Day Mode , Night Mode or
Automatic using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
The ä 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 vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.Setting the brightnessXSelect Settings using the : button
and confirm with the 9 button.XSelect Brightness using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
A scale appears.XAdjust the brightness using the 9:
buttons and press the 9 button to confirm.
The brightness bar moves up or down. The
picture becomes lighter or darker in
accordance with the scale.
Showing/hiding the picture
XTo hide the picture: select Display OFF
in the system menu using the :;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The picture is hidden.XTo display the picture: press the 9
button.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Safety note
GWARNING
The RSE CD/DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. There is a danger of invisible laser
radiation when you open or damage the cover.
Do not remove the cover. The RSE CD/DVD
player does not contain any parts which can
be serviced by the user. For safety reasons,
have any necessary service work performed
by qualified personnel.
General notes
You will find information on the following
topics in the Audio section:
R notes on CDs/DVDs ( Y page 229)
R notes on MP3 mode ( Y page 228)
R notes on copyright ( Y page 229)
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Inserting a CD/DVD
The CD/DVD drive is located in the center
behind the front seats.
:Disc slot;Eject button
The CD/DVD drive is a single disc drive. If
there is already a disc inserted, this must be
ejected before another is inserted.
XInsert a disc into the disc slot.
The printed side of the disc must face
upwards. If neither side of the disc is
printed, the side you wish to play must face
downwards.
The CD/DVD drive draws in the disc.
The CD/DVD drive plays the disc:
R if it has been inserted correctly and is a
permissible disc, and
R after you have switched on disc mode
(audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 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.
Removing a CD/DVDXPress the þ eject button.
The drive ejects the disc.XTake the disc out of the slot.
If you do not take the disc out of the slot,
the drive will draw it in again automatically
after a short while.
Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or
MP3 mode
XInsert a CD/DVD ( Y page 251).
The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads
the inserted disc.XSelect Disc in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The corresponding mode is switched on.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System plays
the disc.
i Variable bit rates in MP3 tracks can result
in the elapsed time shown being different
to the actual elapsed time.
Selects 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 E or F button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track.
Skipping backwards restarts the current
track (if it has been playing for more than
eight seconds) or starts the previous track
(if the current track has only been playing
for a shorter time).
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Selecting by track list
In audio CD mode, the track list contains all
tracks on the disc currently playing.
In audio DVD mode, the track list contains all
tracks in the currently active group; see
"Setting the audio format" ( Y page 227).
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 Track List (audio CD/DVD mode)
or Folder (MP3 mode) using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
or
XPress the 9 button when the display/
selection window is selected.
The track list appears. The # dot indicates
the current track.XSelect a track using the 9 or :
button and press the 9 button to confirm.
Making a selection by entering the track
number directly
XPress the h button on the remote
control.
The track entry display appears.
Example: track 2
XPress the · number key.
Example: track 12
XPress the corresponding number buttons in
rapid succession.
i It is not possible to enter numbers that
exceed the number of tracks on the CD or
in the currently active folder.
XWait for approximately three seconds after
making the entry.
You will hear the track which has been
entered. The corresponding basic menu
then reappears.Fast forward/rewindXWith the display/selection window active,
press the = or ; button on the
remote control repeatedly until you reach
the desired position.
or
XPress and hold the E or F button
until the desired position is reached.
Selecting a folder
This function is only available in MP3 mode.
XSelect Folder in MP3 mode using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
or
XPress the 9 button when the display/
selection window is selected.
The folder content appears.:Folder selection symbol;Current folder name=Track symbolXTo switch to the superordinate folder:
select icon : using the 9: buttons
on the remote control and press the 9
button to confirm.
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:Folder selection symbol;Folder iconXSelect a folder using the 9 or :
button and press the 9 button to confirm.
You will see the tracks in the folder.XSelect a track using the 9 or :
button and press the 9 button to confirm.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Pause function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
XTo pause playback: select Ë using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press the 9 button to confirm.
The Ì display changes to Ë.
Stop function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
XTo interrupt playback: select É using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press the 9 button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select É again and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. Ì is highlighted.XTo restart playback: select Ì and
press the 9 button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Setting the audio format
Further information on audio formats is
available in the "Audio" section
( Y page 227).
XSelect DVD-A using the :=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Group using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
The list of available audio formats appears.
The # dot indicates the format currently
selected.XSelect an audio format using the
9: buttons and press the 9 button
to confirm.XTo exit the menu: press the =
or ; button.
Playback options
Further information on playback options is
available in the "Audio" section
( Y page 228).
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XSelect CD, DVD-A or MP3 using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The options list appears. The # dot
indicates the option currently selected.XSelect Normal Track Sequence , Track
List Mix or Random Folder using the
9: buttons and press the 9 button
to confirm.
The option is switched on. All options
except Normal Track Sequence will be
indicated in the display/selection window.
i If you change the disc, the Normal
Track Sequence option is activated
automatically. If an option is selected, it
remains selected after the Rear Seat
Entertainment System is switched on or
off.
Switching track information on/off
(MP3 mode only)
If the function is switched on, folder and track
names are displayed.
If the function is switched off, disc and file
names are displayed.
XSelect MP3 using the :=;
buttons on the remote control and press
the 9 button to confirm.XSelect Show Track Information using
the 9: buttons and press the 9
button to confirm.
The function is switched on O or off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Video DVD mode
General notes
Here you will find further information on the
following topics:
R safety notes ( Y page 220)
R notes on DVDs ( Y page 240)
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 Rear Seat
Entertainment System will be able to play
video DVDs that you have copied yourself.
You will find further information in the "Video"
chapter ( Y page 241). Information regarding
COMAND also applies to the Rear Seat
Entertainment System.
Function restrictions
Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
certain functions or actions described in this
section will be temporarily blocked or may not
function at all. As soon as you try to activate
these functions or actions, you will see the
K symbol in the display.
Inserting and removing a CD/DVD
XProceed as described in the "Audio CD/
DVD and MP3 mode" section
( Y page 220).
Activating video DVD mode
XInsert a video DVD.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System loads
the disc.
If disc mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
If it was not, switch on video DVD mode as
described in the following instruction.XSelect Disc in the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
If the video DVD fulfills the playback
criteria, the film either starts automatically
or the menu stored on the DVD appears. If
the DVD menu appears, you must start the
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Hiding/showing the navigation menuXTo show: press the 9 or : button
on the remote control.XTo hide: press the 9 or : button.
or
XWait for approximately eight seconds.
Navigation menu
:Data medium type;Current track=Current scene?Track timeATo show the menu
Showing/hiding the menu
XTo show: press the 9 button on the
remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo hide: press the 9 button and confirm
Full Screen by pressing the 9 button.
Menu system
:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?To set the trebleATo set the bass
Fast forward/rewind
XPress and hold the E or F button on
the remote control until the desired
position has been reached.
You see the navigation menu.
Pause function
XTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo pause playback: select Ë and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press the 9 button to confirm.
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Stop functionXTo show the menu: press the 9 button
on the remote control.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo interrupt playback: select É and
press the 9 button to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì. The
video image is hidden.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press the 9 button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The menu is hidden.XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select É again and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. Ì is highlighted.XTo restart playback: select Ì and
press the 9 button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Selecting a scene/chapter
Note
Further information on this function is
available in the "Video" section
( Y page 243).
Skipping forwards/backwards
XPress the = or ; button on the
remote control.
or
XPress the E or F button.
The control menu appears for
approximately 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 a corresponding number key, e.g.
¿ .XOption 2: while the film is playing, press
the 9 button on the remote control and
show the menu.XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
to confirm.XSelect DVD Functions and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Scene Selection and press 9 to
confirm.XPress 9 or : to select number 5 and
press the 9 button to confirm.
In both cases, playback will begin from the
fifth scene/chapter after a brief pause.
Selecting a film/title
Note
Further information on this function is
available in the "Video" section
( Y page 243).
Option 1
XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
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XSelect DVD Functions and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Title Selection and press 9 to
confirm.XTo call up the selection list: press the
9 button.XSelect a film/track.
Option 2:
Example: selecting film 2
XPress the · button.
After a brief pause, the second film is
played.
DVD menu
Note
You will find further information on the DVD
menu in the "Video" section ( Y page 240).
To call up the DVD menu
XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
on the remote control to confirm.XSelect DVD Functions and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Menu and press 9 to confirm.
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting menu items in the DVD menu
XSelect a menu item using the
9:=; buttons on the
remote control and press the 9 button to
confirm.
A menu appears.
i Menu items which cannot be selected are
shown in gray.
XConfirm Select by pressing the 9 button.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System
executes the action or shows a submenu.XIf available, additional options can now be
selected.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System then
switches back to the DVD menu.
i Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
the Back (to the movie) , Play , Stop ,
C , D or Go up menu item may not
be operative or operative only at certain
points of the DVD. To indicate this, the
K icon appears in the display.
Stopping a film or skipping to the
beginning or end of a scene
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.
The menu appears.XTo stop the film: select the Stop menu
item and press the 9 button on the remote
control to confirm.XTo skip to the end of a scene: select the
D menu item and press the 9 button
to confirm.XTo skip to the beginning of a scene:
select the C menu item and press the
9 button to confirm.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu
XOption 1: press the % back button on
the remote control or select the
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XOption 2: select any menu item in the DVD
menu.XSelect the Go up menu item in the menu
and press the 9 button to confirm.
Back to the film
XOption 1: press the % back button on
the remote control repeatedly until you see
the film or select the corresponding menu
item in the DVD menu.XOption 2: select any menu item in the DVD
menu and press the 9 button to confirm.XSelect the Back (to the movie) menu
item in the menu and press the 9 button
to confirm.
Setting the audio format
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. It is
possible that the settings may also be
accessed from the DVD menu.
XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
on the remote control to confirm.XSelect DVD Functions and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Audio Language and press the 9
button to confirm.
A menu appears after a short while. The
# dot in front of an entry indicates the
currently selected language.XSelect a language using the 9 or :
button and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo exit the menu: press the =
or ; button.
Subtitles and camera angle
These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD. It is possible that the settings may
also be accessed from the DVD menu.XPress the 9 button on the remote control
and show the menu.XSelect Video DVD and press the 9 button
on the remote control to confirm.XSelect DVD Functions and press the 9
button to confirm.XSelect Subtitles or Camera Angle and
press the 9 button to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The # dot in front of an entry
indicates the current setting.XSelect the setting using the 9 or :
button and press the 9 button to confirm.XTo exit the menu: press the =
or ; button.
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.
XSelect an action using the
9;:= buttons on the
remote control and press the 9 button to
execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress the 9 button.
AUX mode
Introduction
You can connect one external video source to
each of the displays of the Rear Seat
Entertainment System (AUX display) and also
one external video source to the rear-seat
CD/DVD drive (AUX drive) with a sound and
video signal.
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