light MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS 2018 COMAND Manual

The same AUX jacks (AUX drive) can be found in the rear-compartment drive (Ypage 181).
Remote control
Overview
:Switches the screen on or off
;Switches the button illumination on/off
=Selects the screen for the remote control
?Selects a menu item
AConfirms a selection or setting
BSwitches the mute function on/off
CAdjusts the volume
DSkips, fast-forward and fast-rewind
ESelects a track; direct entry
FExits a menu (back)
iTwo remote controls are supplied for the US
and Canadian markets.
Selecting the screen for the remote con-
trol
You can use the remote control to operate either
of the two rear screens. To do so, the appropri-
ate rear screen must be selected.
XTo select the left-hand screen: turn thumb-
wheel =until LREAR (Ypage 180) is high-
lighted in the window.
XTo select the right-hand screen: turn
thumbwheel =until REAR Ris highlighted in
the window.
Switching the screen on/off
The switched-on rear compartment screens
switch off after 30 minutes if:
Rthe SmartKey in the ignition lock is in position 0 or 1(see vehicle Operator's Manual)
Rthe SmartKey is not inserted
Before the screens switch off, they show a mes-
sage to this effect.
You can switch the screens back on. However,
this will discharge the starter battery.
XPoint the remote control at the rear-compart- ment screen which has been selected for
remote operation.
XPress button :on the remote control
(Ypage 180).
The rear screen switches on or off.
Switching the button lighting on/off
XPress button ;on the remote control
(Ypage 180).
Depending on the previous status, the button
lighting is switched on or off.
iIf you do not use the remote control for
about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
Switching the sound on or off
XPress button Bon the remote control
(Ypage 180).
The sound is switched on/off.
Selecting a menu/menu item and con-
firming your selection
XSelect a menu item using the =;
9: buttons on the remote control and
press the 9button to confirm.
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On the remote control
:Battery compartment
;Catch tab
=Battery compartment cover
?Retaining lugs
ABatteries
The remote control contains two type AAA, 1.5 V
batteries.
XTo open the battery compartment: remove
battery compartment cover =on the back of
the remote control.
XTo do so, press down retaining lug ;and
take off battery compartment cover =.
XRemove discharged batteriesAfrom the
tray.
XInsert the new batteries. Observe the polarity markings on the batteries and battery com-
partment when doing so.
Left-hand battery: the positive pole (+) must
face upwards.
Right-hand battery: the positive pole (+) must
face downwards.
XTo close the battery compartment: insert
battery compartment cover =starting with
retaining lugs ?into the battery compart-
ment and allow catch tab ;to engage in
place.
On the cordless headphones
The battery compartment is located on the left
headphone. The cordless headphones require
two type AAA, 1.5 V batteries.
XTo open the battery compartment: turn
battery compartment cover :counter-
clockwise and remove.
XRemove the discharged batteries from the
tray.
XInsert the new batteries. Observe the polarity markings on the batteries and battery tray
when doing so.
XTo close the battery compartment: replace
battery housing cover :and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
If the batteries have been inserted correctly,
the indicator lamp will light up green when the
headphones are switched on.
iThe operating duration of the headphones
with a set of batteries is up to 40 hours.
Basic functions
Using headphones
You can use the cordless headphones supplied
and/or up to two sets of corded headphones
connected to the corresponding jack of the rear-
compartment screens (
Ypage 179).
Information on the cordless headphones
(
Ypage 181).
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XSelectDVD-Videousing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Brightness,Contrastor Colorusing the 9: buttons and press the 9
button to confirm.
A scale appears.
XSelect a setting using the 9:buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XSelect DVD-Videousing the :=;
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
The dot in front of one of the menu items
16:9
, 4:3or Zoomshows the currently set
picture format.
XSelect a format using the 9:buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
System settings
Note
You can adjust all system settings individually
for each rear screen without affecting the other
screen.
Selecting the display language
XSelect Systemusing the 9=; but-
tons on the remote control and press 9to
confirm.
You see the system menu on the selected rear screen.
XSelect Settingsusing the :button and
press 9to confirm.
XConfirm Languageby pressing the 9button.
The list of languages appears. The #dot indi-
cates the current setting.
XSelect a language using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
The Rear Seat Entertainment System sets the
selected language.
Switching the display design
XSelect Settingsusing the :button and
press 9to confirm.
XSelect Day Mode,Night Modeor Automaticwith the 9: buttons and confirm with
the 9button.
The dot indicates the current setting.
DesignExplanation
Day ModeThe display is set perma-
nently to day design.
Night ModeThe display is set perma-
nently to night design.
AutomaticThe display design
changes depending on
the vehicle instrument
cluster illumination.
Setting the brightness
XSelect Settingsusing the :button and
press 9to confirm.
XSelect Brightnesswith the 9: but-
tons and confirm with the 9button.
A scale appears.
XAdjust the brightness using the 9:
buttons and press the 9button to confirm.
The bar moves up or down. The picture
becomes lighter or darker.
Showing/hiding the picture
XTo hide the picture: selectDisplay Offin
the system menu with the :;buttons
on the remote control and confirm with the 9
button.
The picture is hidden.
XTo display the picture: press the9button.
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The CD/DVD drive is a class 1 laser product.
If you open the housing of the CD/DVD drive,
there is a risk of exposure to invisible laser
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XTo pause playback:press the9button in
full-screen mode.
The Ë display changes to Ì.
XSelectËusing the :=; but-
tons on the remote control and confirm with
the 9button.
The Ë display changes to Ì.
XTo continue playback: selectÌand
press the 9button to confirm.
The Ì display changes to Ë.
Stop function
This function is available in audio DVD mode.
XTo interrupt playback: press the9button
in full-screen mode.
XSelect Éusing the :=; but-
tons on the remote control and confirm with
the 9button.
The Ë display changes to Ì.
XTo continue playback: selectÌand
press the 9button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
XTo stop playback: while playback is inter-
rupted, select Éagain and press the 9
button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the beginning
of the DVD. Ìis highlighted.
XTo restart playback: selectÌand press
the 9button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Setting the audio format
The content of an audio DVD can be divided into
up to 9 groups. The availability and type of group
depends on the respective DVD. A group can
contain music of different sound qualities
(stereo and multichannel formats, for example),
or bonus tracks.
XIn full-screen mode press the 9button.
XSelect DVD-Ausing the :=; but-
tons on the remote control and press 9to
confirm.
XSelect Groupusing the 9: buttons
and press the 9button 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 9button to confirm.
XTo exit the menu: press the=or;
button.
Playback options
XSelect CD,DVD-Aor MP3using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9button to confirm.
A list appears. The #dot indicates the play-
back option currently selected.
XSelect Normal Track Sequence,RandomTracksor Random Folderusing the
9: buttons and press the 9button to
confirm.
The option is switched on. For all options
except Normal Track Sequence
, you will
see a corresponding display in the selection
window.
iIf you switch the data carrier which you are
currently listening to, the Normal Track
Sequenceoption 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 MP3using the :=; buttons
on the remote control and press the 9button
to confirm.
XSelect Display Track Informationusing
the 9: buttons and press the 9but-
ton to confirm.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
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Showing/hiding the menu
:Video DVD options
;Pause function
=Stop function
?Sets the treble
ASets the bass
XTo show:press the9button on the remote
control.
XTo hide: press the 9button and confirm
# by pressing the 9button.
Fast forwarding/rewinding
XPress and hold the EorF button on
the remote control until the desired position
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 the 9
button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the beginning
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
Skipping forward/back
XPress the =or; button on the remote
control.
or
XPress the EorF button.
The navigation menu (Ypage 189) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
Selecting a scene/chapter directly
The examples illustrate how to select scene or
chapter 5.
XOption 1: while the film is playing, press the
h button on the remote control.
XPress a button, such as ¿.
XOption 2:press the9button on the remote
control.
XSelect DVD-Videoand press the 9button to
confirm.
XSelect DVDFunctionsand press the 9but-
ton to confirm.
XSelect Scene Selectionand press the 9
button to confirm.
XSelect 5 using the 9or: button and
press the 9button to confirm.
In both cases, playback will begin from the 5th
scene or chapter after a brief pause.
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tings is determined by the DVD content. It may
also be possible to access the settings from the
DVD menu. This function is not available on all
DVDs.
XTo show the menu:press the9button on
the remote control.
XSelect DVD-Videoand press the 9button on
the remote control to confirm.
XSelect DVDFunctionsand press the 9but-
ton to confirm.
XSelect Audio Languageand press the 9
button to confirm.
A menu appears after a short while. The #dot
indicates the currently set language.
XSelect a language using the 9:but-
tons and press the 9button to confirm.
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 may also be possible to access the set-
tings from the DVD menu.
XTo show the menu: press the9button on
the remote control.
XSelect DVD-Videoand press the 9button on
the remote control to confirm.
XSelect DVDFunctionsand press the 9but-
ton to confirm.
XSelect SubtitlesorCamera Angleand
press the 9button to confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The #dot indicates the current set-
ting.
XSelect a setting using the 9:buttons
and press the 9button to confirm.
Interactive content
DVDs can also contain interactive content (e.g.
a video game). In a video game, you may be able
to influence events, for example, 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 9button to execute it.
A menu appears and the first entry, Select
, is
highlighted.
XPress the 9button.
Active COMAND media source mode
Overview
You can transfer a media source selected in the
multimedia system to the Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System. If you switch the media source in
the multimedia system, this will not be transfer-
red to the Rear Seat Entertainment System.
You can transfer these media sources to the
Rear Seat Entertainment System:
RRadio
RCD or MP3 mode (CD, SD card, USB)
RMedia Interface
RVideo DVD mode
Follow the sequence described below when
playing a media source from the multimedia
system on the Rear Seat Entertainment System.
1. Switching on the function in the
multimedia system
XSwitch on the radio (Ypage 134).
XSwitch CD or MP3 mode on (CD, SD card,
USB) (Ypage 143).
XSwitch on the media interface (Ypage 157).
XSwitch to video DVD mode (Ypage 160).
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2. Transferring the active media
source to the Rear Seat Entertain-
ment System
XTo select theOptionsmenu, turn and press
the controller.
XSelect Active Aud./Vid. Source forRearby pressing the controller.
The #dot indicates that the function is acti-
vated.
XTo switch off the function: selectRear
Off (Radio)orRear Off (Media).
The #dot indicates that the function is deac-
tivated.
3. Loading the active media source to
the Rear Seat Entertainment System
XSelect COMANDusing the 9=; but-
tons on the remote control and press 9to
confirm.
A message appears stating that the desired
audio or video source needs to be activated in
the multimedia system. If the media source is
activated in the multimedia system, it is loa-
ded on the Rear Seat Entertainment System
and is then played.
If Rear Off
is activated in the multimedia sys-
tem, the COMAND is off or there is no
active COMAND source.message appears.
Radio mode functions
XTo select a station: press the=or;
button.
or
XPress the EorF button.
The radio selects the previous or next station in the alphabetical station list.
DAB stations are displayed first, followed by
stations with available station names. Sta-
tions showing station frequency are shown
last.
Additional setting option:
XAdjust the sound settings (Ypage 184).
Audio CD mode functions
XTo select by skipping to a track: press the
= or; button.
or
XPress the EorF button.
The skip forward function skips to the next
track.
If more than 8 seconds of track time have
elapsed, the function skips back to the begin-
ning of the track.
If less than 8 seconds of track time have
elapsed, the function skips back to the begin-
ning of the previous track.
Additional setting option:
XAdjust the sound settings (Ypage 184).
Audio DVD mode functions
XTo skip to the next or previous group:
press the :button on the remote control.
XTo select KL, highlight using the =
or ; button and press 9.
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(left-hand screen) or "RREAR" (right-hand
screen) is highlighted in the window.
XSelect Auxin the menu using the
9=; buttons on the remote con-
trol and press the 9button to confirm.
XSelect Sourcefrom the AUX menu and press
the 9button to confirm.
XSelect DisplayAuxand press the 9button
to confirm.
Playback starts. If an external video source
does not provide a video picture, an audio
menu appears.
Adjusting treble and bass
XSelect TrebleorBassin the AUX menu and
press the 9button on the remote control to
confirm.
A scale appears.
XSelect a setting using the 9or: but-
ton and press the 9button to confirm.
Adjusting the brightness, contrast or
color
XSelect Display AuxorDisc drive Auxin
the AUX menu and press the 9button to
confirm.
XSelect Brightness,Contrastor Colorand
press the 9button to confirm.
A scale appears.
XSelect a setting using the 9or: but-
ton and press the 9button to confirm.
Changing the picture format
XSelect Display AuxorDisc drive Auxin
the AUX menu and press the 9button to
confirm.
XSelect Automatic,16:9 optimize, 4:3or
Zoomusing the 9: buttons and press
the 9button to confirm.
The dot in front of the menu item indicates the
currently selected picture format.
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