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Menu system displayed
1DVD Video menu2Pause function3Stop function4Media selection5Sound settings
Fast Forward or Rewind
XSlide and hold om p in Full Screen mode
until the desired position is reached.
or
XPress and hold E or F in the control
panel until the desired position has been
reached.
You see the control menu.
Selecting DVD Media
XIn DVD video mode, if necessary display the
menu system ( Y page 158).XSelect Media.
The media list appears. The R dot
indicates the current medium being played.
Media list
1Symbol for DVD Video2DVD Video currently playingXTo select video ý: Rotate ym z or slide
q m r.XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
COMAND changes the medium.
i If you select a CD, an DVD Audio or an
MP3 medium, you switch to the audio mode
in question. You can find further
information about the media list on
( Y page 141).
Stop Function
XIn DVD Video mode, display the menu
system if necessary ( Y page 158).XTo interrupt playback: Select ±.
The display « changes to X.XTo resume playback: Select X.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The menu system is
hidden.XTo stop playback: Select ± again while
playback is interrupted.
or
XSelect ± twice during playback.
Selection is at X.XTo restart playback: Select X.
Playback restarts from the beginning. The
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Pause Function XIn DVD Video mode, display the menu
system if necessary ( Y page 158).XTo pause playback: Select «.
The display « changes to X.XTo resume playback: Select X.
Playback continues from the point where it
was paused. The menu system is hidden.
Selecting a Scene/Chapter
XTo skip forwards or backwards: Rotate
y m z or slide om p in Full Screen mode.
orXPress the E or F button on the
control panel.
The control menu (Y page 158) appears for
approximately 8 seconds.
Selecting a Film/Track
i This function is only available if the DVD
is divided into several films/tracks.
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £DVD Functions .
A menu appears.
DVD function menu
XTurn ym z or slide qm r until Title
Selection is selected.XTo call up the selection list: Press n.XSelect a film/track.
Picture Settings
Adjusting the Brightness, Contrast or
Color
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £ Brightness ,
Contrast or Color .XTo change the setting: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired setting is
reached.XTo save the setting: Press n.
Changing the Picture Format
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video .
The DVD-Video menu appears. The filled-in
option button in front of one of these menu
items: 16:9 Optimized , 4:3 or
Widescreen indicates the format currently
selected.XTo change the format: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired format is
selected.XTo save the setting: Press n.
DVD Menu
i 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.
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Opening the DVD MenuXIn DVD Video mode, if necessary, display
the menu system ( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £DVD Functions
£ Menu .
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting Menu Items in the DVD Menu
XSlide qm r or om p.XTo confirm your selection: Press n.
The selection menu appears.
i Menu items which cannot be selected are
greyed out.
XTo confirm selection: Select 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.
COMAND then switches back to the DVD
menu.
i Depending on the DVD, it is possible the
menu item Play either has no function or
no function in certain parts of the DVD
menu. This is indicated by the 7 symbol
on the display.
or
XIn DVD Video mode, if necessary, display
the control menu ( Y page 158).XSelect Menu£DVD Video £DVD
Functions
DVD menu
Stopping Film or Skipping to the
Beginning or 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 symbol in
the display as an indicator.
Moving up one Level in the DVD Menu
XPress the k button.
orXSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
orXSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.XSelect Go Up from the selection menu.
i
Depending on the DVD, the Play menu
item may not function at all or may not
function at certain points in the DVD menu.
You will see the 7 symbol in the display
as an indicator.
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Back to the MovieXPress the k button repeatedly until you
see the film.
orXSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.XSelect the Back (to movie) menu item
from the selection menu.
i Depending on the DVD, the Back (to
movie) menu item may not function in
general or may not function at certain
points in the DVD menu.
Setting the Language and Audio
Format
i This function is not available on all DVDs.
Where available, you can set the DVD menu
language and the audio language or audio
format. The number of possible settings is
dependent on the DVD content. It is
possible that the settings may also be
accessed in the DVD menu ( Y page 160).
XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £DVD Functions .XSelect Menu Language or Audio
Language .
Both of these will bring up a selection menu
after a few seconds. The R dot in front of
an entry indicates the currently selected
language.XTo change the setting: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired setting is
reached.XTo save the setting: Press n.
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 accessed in the DVD menu
( Y page 160).XDisplay the menu system if necessary
( Y page 158).XSelect DVD-Video £ DVD Functions .XSelect Subtitles or Camera Angle .
Both of these will bring up a selection
menu. The R dot in front of an entry
indicates the current setting.XTo change the setting: Rotate ym z or
slide qm r until the desired setting is
reached.XTo save the setting: Press n.
Interactive Content
DVDs may have interactive content (e.g. a
video game).
In a video game, for example, you can control
the play by selecting or triggering actions. The
type and number of actions is dependent on
the DVD.
XTo select an action: Slide qm r or om p.XTo trigger an action: Press n.
A menu appears and the first entry,
Select , is highlighted.XPress n.
or
XIn DVD Video mode, if necessary display
the control menu ( Y page 158).XSelect Menu£DVD-Video £DVD
Functions .XSelect a directional arrow to select or
trigger an action.162DVD VideoVideo

General Information
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.
Overview
This chapter describes the RSE (Rear Seat
Entertainment) system:
R Basic functions ( Y page 170)
R System settings ( Y page 172)
R CD/DVD audio and MP3 operation
( Y page 173)
R DVD Video operation ( Y page 177)
R Aux operation ( Y page 181)
Safety Instructions
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.
GWarning
The driver should not wear a Rear Seat
Entertainment headset while operating the
vehicle under any circumstances. The use of
a headset while driving the vehicle could
drastically impair the ability to react to audible
traffic conditions (e.g. emergency sirens from
police/fire/ambulance, another car’s horn,
etc.).GWarning
When not in use, headsets or external video
sources should be stored in a safe location
(e.g. one of the vehicle’s storage
compartments) so that they are not loose
within the passenger compartment during
braking, vehicle maneuvers or a traffic
accident. Objects moving within the
passenger compartment could cause serious
personal injury to vehicle occupants.
GWarning
Due to a potential choking hazard, wired
headset usage by children should only occur
with adult supervision.
Rear Seat Entertainment
Components
The rear-seat entertainment system consists
of:
R two display screens behind the head rests
of front-seats
R remote control(s)
R a CD/DVD drive
R Aux connectors on the drive and display
screens for connecting external devices
R two headsets (wireless headsets only
available in the US)
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Display Screens :Connector for wired headset;Aux connectors=Display?Infra-red sensorsRemote Control :Switching the display screen on or off;Switching on/off the key illumination=Selecting the display screen (left/right)?Selecting menu item or menu (arrows)AConfirming selection (OK)BMuting the playbackCSetting the Volume (wired headset)DSkipping tracks forward/backwardESelecting a title directlyFLeaving a menu
Selecting the Active Display Screen for
the Remote Control
With the remote control you can select which
of the two display screens is responsive to the
remote control.
XSelecting the left/right display screen:
Rotate the wheel = until L or R appears in
the small window.
Switching On/Off the Display Screen
i If the ignition key is in position 0 or 1 ( Y
vehicle operating guide) or the key is not
inserted, the display screens are switched
off automatically after 30 minutes. Before
switching off a corresponding message
appears.
You can switch on the screen(s) again but
be aware it will continue to discharge the
vehicle battery.
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XPoint the remote control to the active
screen and press the On/Off : button on
the remote control.
The display screen is switched on or off.
i Switching on with the remote control is
only possible if the ignition is on.
Muting the Audio Playback (Only Wired
Headset)
XPress the button B on the remote control.
Depending on the previous state the sound
is switched on or off.
Selecting a Menu Item and Confirming the
Selection
XSelecting the menu item: Press the arrow
buttons ? on the remote control.XConfirming the selection: Press the OK
button A.
CD/DVD Drive and Aux Connectors
The CD/DVD drive is located in
R central position underneath the rear seats
in vehicles with folding rear seat
R in the arm rest between the rear seats in
vehicles without folding rear seat
:CD/DVD slot;Aux, right (R) connector for audio signal=Aux, left (L) connector for audio signal?Aux, connector for video signal (V)ACD/DVD eject button
The Aux connectors shown here represent
the source Disk Drive Aux. The same
connectors are available at the display
screens. These represent the Aux source
Display Aux .
Wireless Headsets
i Vehicles sold in the US are equipped with
wireless headsets. Vehicles sold in Canada
and elsewhere are equipped with wired
headsets.
:Setting the volume;Selecting the display screen=Battery compartment?Switching headset on/offAState Indicator LEDXAdapt the fit of the headset by pulling the
headset clamp as indicated by the arrows
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Switching ON/Off the Wireless headsetXPress button ?.
Depending on the previous state the
headset is switched on or off. In order to
preserve battery charge, the headset is
switched off if there is no IR signal
reception for appr. 3 minutes.
Setting the Wireless Headset Volume
XTurn the Thumb wheel : to set the desired
volume.
i If you have connected a wired headset to
a display screen, you can set the volume
with the Volume +/- button C of the
remote control ( Y page 167).
Selecting the Display Screen for the
Headset
XSelect the display screen with the
switch ;.
The selected screen L or R is indicated.
State Indicator LED
The color of the LED indicates:
R if the headset is switched on or off
R the battery condition
ColorStateGreenHeadset is switched on and
the batteries are full.DarkHeadset is switched off or
the batteries are empty or
not inserted.RedHeadset is switched on and
the batteries are almost
empty.
Connecting Additional Headsets
You can connect wired headsets to both of
the display screens. The socket is suitable for
headsets with 1/8“ stereo jacks and 32 Ohm
impedance ( Y page 167).
Rear Compartment Socket
In vehicles with the rear-seat entertainment
system, there is a 12 V socket in the rear
compartment. Please refer to the vehicle
Operator's Manual for the exact location of
the socket.
The socket can be used for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of 180 W.
Replacing the Batteries
You need batteries for the remote control and
the wireless headset.
GWarning
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Immediately seek medical help if a child
swallows a battery. Batteries are not to be
short-circuited, dismantled or thrown into
fire.
HEnvironmental Note
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method
of disposal. Many states require sellers of
batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.
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In Aux mode you can play external video
sources that are connected either to the
display screens or to the CD/DVD drive. In
addition you can play the active audio or
video source of COMAND ( Y page 181).
With the system settings menu you can set
display design and language for each screen
separately ( Y page 172).
Wireless Headset Operation
i Vehicles sold in the US are equipped with
wireless headsets. Vehicles sold in Canada
and elsewhere are equipped with wired
headsets.
You can use the wireless headset and/or two
wired headsets connected to the display
screens ( Y page 168).
XSwitch on the wireless headset
( Y page 169).XSet the volume of the headset
( Y page 169).XSelect the display screen for the headset
( Y page 169).
Main Loudspeaker Operation
i This function is available in connection
with COMAND.
The sound of a medium which is played in the
RSE disc drive can also be heard over the
vehicle loudspeakers. For this, at least on one
of the display screens the operating mode
Disc has to be active.
XSwitching to Audio menu: Select Audio
£ Audio in COMAND.XSelect Rear.
The volume control of the headsets has no
impact on the volume of the loudspeakers.
Setting Treble and Bass XSwitch to the menu of the respective
operating mode
R CD Audio ( Y page 174)
R DVD Audio ( Y page 174)
R MP3 ( Y page 174)
R DVD Video ( Y page 177)
R Aux ( Y page 182)XSelect Treble or Bass .
A setting scale appears.XTo change the value: Press the n or
ý button on the remote control.XTo confirm the setting: Press the 9
button on the remote control.
Multiuser Operation
The two display screens can be operated
almost entirely independent from each other.
For some menus, however, there can arise
conflicts if the two display screens are used
simultaneously.
Simultaneous Use of the Rear-
Compartment Disc Drive
If on both display screens the disc drive is
used, the selection of certain settings on one
screen will have an impact on the other
screen as well.
The following functions affect both screens:
R Changing the playback options
R Selecting a track (from track list or folder)
R Using the Play, Stop or Pause function.
R Using the fast forward/rewind function
R Switching to DVD menu and and navigating
through it
R Setting language, subtitle and camera
angle
R Calling up interactive DVD content
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The following functions affect only one
screen:
R Changing Audio, Video or screen settings
R Switching between full screen and menu
system.
Switching Operating Modes
When you leave an operation mode, e.g. CD
Audio, its current settings are stored. If you
call up this operation mode later, there are
two possibilities:
R The operation mode settings have been
changed on the other display screen.
R The operation mode settings have not been
changed.
In the first case the operation mode settings
will be as they are on the other display screen.
In the second case the settings remain as
they were before you left the operation mode.
Functional Restrictions in DVD Video
Mode
Some functions may temporarily or
permanently not be available. If you use such
functions, you will see the symbol 7.
System Settings
All system settings can be set for each display
screen independently.
Calling up the System Menu
XSelect System in the main function line.
The system menu appears on the selected
display screen.
Selecting the Display Language
XSelect System Settings £ Language .
The list of languages appears. A R dot
indicates the current setting.XTo change the setting: Select another
language with the button n or ý on
the remote control.XPress the 9 button.
The rear-seat entertainment system
activates the selected language.
Switching the Display Design
XSelect System settings .XSelect Day Mode , Night Mode or
Automatic .
The ä icon indicates the current setting.XUse the n or ý button to select a
setting.
R Day Mode
The display remains set to day design.
R Night Mode
The display remains set to night design.
R Automatic
The display automatically switches
depending on the instrument cluster
lighting.XPress the 9 button on the remote control.172System SettingsRear Seat Entertainment