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Showing/hiding the menu
This function is not available while the DVD's
own menu (Y page 240) is being displayed.
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press W to confirm.
XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing W.
Menu shown
:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?Full-screen functionAMedia selectionBSound settings
Fast forward/rewind
XSlide XVY and hold the COMAND
controller until the desired position is
reached.
You see the navigation menu.
Selecting a video DVDXPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect Media by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The media list appears. The # dot
indicates the medium currently playing.
Video DVDs are indicated by the ý icon.
:Icon ý for a video DVD;Video DVD currently playingXSelect DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
COMAND loads the video DVD and starts
playback.
iIf you select a CD, an audio DVD or an
MP3 medium, you switch to the respective
audio mode. You can find further
information about the media list on
(Y page 221).
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Stop functionXPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XTo interrupt playback: select ± by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The « display changes to M. The video
image is hidden.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select ± again and press W
to confirm.
or
XDuring playback, confirm ± by pressing
W twice in quick succession.
M is selected.
XTo restart playback: confirm M by
pressing W.
Playback restarts from the beginning.
Pause function
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XTo pause: select « by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The « display changes to M.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
W to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Selecting a scene/chapter
If the film is divided into scenes or chapters,
you can select them directly while the film is
running, or skip forwards step-by-step. Some
DVDs do not permit this at certain points (e.g.
during the opening credits).
It may also be possible to select the scene/
chapter from within the menu stored on the
DVD.
XTo skip forwards or back: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
The navigation menu (Y page 237) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
XOn the multifunction steering wheel:
switch on video DVD mode in COMAND
(Y page 237).
XUse the = or ; button to select the
Audio menu.
XPress 9 or : to select a scene/
chapter.
If you press and hold 9 or : for an
extended period, rapid scroll begins.
Selecting a film/title
This function is only available if the DVD is
divided into several films/tracks. If the DVD
contains several films, these can be selected
directly. A film can be selected either when
the DVD is being played back or when it is
stopped.
The film can also be selected from the menu
on the DVD itself.
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press W to
confirm.
A menu appears.
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Switching on video AUX modeXSelect Video in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If video AUX mode was the last mode
selected, it will now be active.
If another video source is switched on, you
can now switch to video AUX mode in the
video menu.XSelect Video and press W to confirm.XSelect Aux and press W to confirm.
The video AUX menu appears. You will hear
and see the content of the external video
source if it is connected and switched to
playback.
For details on how to operate the external
video source, see the respective device's
operating instructions.
Showing/hiding the menu
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing W.
Volume and sound settings
You will find details on volume ( Y page 132)
and sound ( Y page 133) settings in the "At a
glance" section.
GWarning!
External video sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system
messages such as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, please deactivate the
system messages or adjust their volume
manually.
i It may be the case that a device which is
connected as an external video source
seems quieter or louder in the vehicle, or
that the usual maximum volume cannot be
reached. On some devices, it is possible to
adjust the volume separately. In this case,
start at a medium volume and increase it
gradually. This enables you to determine
whether the system is able to play the
music at high volume without distorting it.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Vehicle equipment
i These Operating Instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described.
General information
Important safety notes
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
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Removing the 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 on audio CD, audio DVD or
MP3 mode
XInsert a CD/DVD ( Y page 247).
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.
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 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).
If you have selected the playback options
Random tracks or Random folder , the
track order is random.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 223).
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 active.
The track list appears. The # dot indicates
the current track.XSelect a track using the 9: buttons
and press the 9 button to confirm.
Making a selection by entering the track
number directly
XPress h on the remote control.
The track entry display appears.
Example: track 2
XPress the · number button.
Example: track 12
XPress the corresponding number keys in
rapid succession.
i You cannot enter numbers which are
higher than 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 entered. The
respective basic menu is shown again.
Fast forward/rewind
XWith the display/selection window active,
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XTo interrupt playback: select ± using
the :=; buttons on the remote
control and press the 9 button to confirm.
The « display changes to M.XTo continue playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select ± again and press the
9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. M is highlighted.XTo restart playback: select M 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 223).
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 224).
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 selected.XSelect Normal track sequence , Random
tracks 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.
DVD video mode
General notes
Here you will find further information on the
following topics:
R safety notes ( Y page 217)
R notes on DVDs ( Y page 236)
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DVD playback conditions
There may be playback problems when
playing copied discs. There are a large variety
of discs, DVD authoring software, disc 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
section (Y page 237). 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 247).
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 saved on the DVD appears. If
the DVD menu appears, you must start the
film manually.
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
Hiding/showing the control menu
XTo show: press the 9 or : button
on the remote control.
XTo hide: press the 9 or : button.
or
XWait about eight seconds.
Control menu
:Date 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, select
Full screen and press the 9 button to
confirm.
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Menu system
:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?To adjust the trebleATo adjust 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 « and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The « display changes to M.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
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 ± and
press the 9 button to confirm.
The « display changes to M. The video
image is hidden.
XTo continue playback: select M 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 ± again and press the
9 button to confirm.
Playback stops and returns to the
beginning of the DVD. M is highlighted.
XTo restart playback: select M and press
the 9 button to confirm.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
DVD.
Selecting a scene/chapter
Notes
Further information on this function is
available in the Video section (Y page 239).
Skipping forwards/backwards
XPress the = or ; button on the
remote control.
or
XPress the E or F button.
The navigation menu (Y page 237) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
Selecting a scene/chapter directly
These examples illustrate how to select
scene/chapter 5.
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Vehicle
Vehicle
General notes
In this menu, you can set the following vehicle
functions:
RECO
RMulticontour seat settings
RRear window blind
REASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
RExterior lighting delayed switch-off time
RInterior lighting delayed switch-off
RAmbient lighting
RAutomatic folding mirror
RLocator lighting
RAutomatic locking feature
RTrunk lid opening height restriction
You can open the "Vehicle" menu in one of
two ways.
Opening the "Vehicle" menu from the
main area in the center of the display
:"Vehicle" menu item;Main areaXSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVY and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Main area ; is active.
XSelect the individual vehicle functions by
sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Opening from the "Vehicle" menuXSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVY and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The "Vehicle" submenu opens.
XSelect the individual vehicle functions in
the menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
In the next section, it is the first procedure
that is always described.
Switching the ECO function on/off
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions. When
pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically (Y page 302). You can switch
the ECO start/stop function on and off using
COMAND.
If you switch the ECO start/stop function off
using COMAND, the function is switched on
again automatically when you switch the
ignition off and on again.
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XTo switch the ECO start/stop function
on/off: select Vehicle in the main
function bar by sliding XVY and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The main area is active.
XSelect the ECO function by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The ECO start/stop function is switched on
and off alternately.
Extending/retracting the rear window
blind
! Make sure that the rear window blind can
move freely. Otherwise, the blind or other
objects could be damaged.
iThe rear window blind is deactivated at
temperatures below -20 †.
XTo extend/retract the rear window
blind: select Vehicle in the main function
bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The main area is active.
XSelect the Rear window blind function
by sliding XVY or turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Activating/deactivating the automatic
folding mirror
In the Automatic mirror folding menu,
you can set the exterior mirror so that it
automatically folds in when the vehicle is
locked.
XTo activate/deactivate automatic
mirror folding: select Vehicle in the main
function bar by sliding XVY and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The main area is active.
XSelect the Automatic mirror folding
function by sliding XVY or turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Setting the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
GRisk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature.
If there is a risk of entrapment by the steering
column, move the steering wheel adjustment
lever or press the memory button.
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XSelect Upload/download data and press
W to confirm.XSelect Copy data to storage medium
and press W to confirm.XSelect the storage medium to which the
data should be copied.XSelect Start copying .
COMAND checks whether the storage
medium has enough storage capacity. If
there is enough storage capacity, the data
is copied to the storage medium.XIf there is not enough storage capacity,
remove the storage medium. Make more
storage space available on the storage
medium. Then, try to copy the COMAND
data to the storage medium again.XRemove the storage medium.
Transferring data to another system
(vehicle)
XInsert/connect the storage medium (SD
card or USB stick) with the saved data into/
to the relevant interface.XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.XSelect System and press W to confirm.XSelect Upload/download data and press
W to confirm.XSelect Import data from storage
medium and press W to confirm.XSelect Start data import .
A prompt appears, asking whether the
COMAND data should be overwritten.XPress Yes to confirm that the data saved in
COMAND should be overwritten.
COMAND imports the data and restarts the
system.
or
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