AUX Seat Ibiza ST 2012 SOUND SYSTEM 1.X

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7Introduction Rotary/push knob
–Press ⇒ page 8 to switch on or off.
–Turn ⇒ page 8 to adjust the volume.
Unit buttons: Press to activate a range of functions.
–RADIO: Switch to radio mode. In radio mode, select the frequencyband and change the station display ⇒ page 10.
–MEDIA: change to Media mode. Select another media source in Me-dia mode ⇒ page 17.
SOUND or : Press ⇒ page 27 to open the sound settings.
CD slot: To insert or extract CDs ⇒ page 17.
Display: The brightness can be adjusted ⇒ page 27.
EJECT or : Press ⇒ page 17 to eject the CD.
TP: Press to switch the traffic news function (Traffic Programme) on oroff ⇒ page 15.
Setting knob: its function depends on the particular mode it is in at thetime (rotary/push knob ⇒ page 8).
–Radio mode: Turn to tune to a station manually and press to start orstop the scan function (Scan) ⇒ page 10.
–Media mode: Turn to tune to a station manually and press to start orstop the scan function (Scan) ⇒ page 17.
–Setting menus: turn ⇒ page 27 to modify a setting.
MENU: Press to display additional functions in the present functionalarea (Radio, Media etc.). In the additional functions view press thefunction key SET to view the system and function settings (SETUP)⇒ page 27.
 and  Arrows:
–Radio mode: press briefly to change station ⇒ page 10.
–Media mode: Press briefly to change track or press and hold for fastreverse or fast forward ⇒ page 17.
Function buttons: To switch on briefly press them. In the bottom line ofthe screen, the function assigned to each function button is shown in
1234567891011the corresponding position (for example ⇒ page 8. In radio modekeep them pressed to store a radio station ⇒ page 13.
AUX IN multimedia socket: to connect an external audio source⇒ page 17.
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17Audio modeMedia mode
Introduction
Media sources are audio sources containing audio files on various differentdata media (e.g. CD, external MP3 player). These audio files can be playedby the respective data media or by the radio input sockets.
Additional information and warnings:

Safety notes  ⇒ page 4

Unit overview ⇒ page 6

Basic information on use ⇒ page 8

Requirements for media sources and audio files
Factory-fitted CD players conform to safety class 1 according toDIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837.
The unit only accepts 12-cm standard CDs.
Media sourceRequirements for playing in the unit Audio CDs (up to 80 min).– CD Digital Audio specification . CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW upto max. 700 MB (megabyte)according to ISO 9660 or onthe Joliet data system.
MP3 files (.mp3) with bitrates of between48 and 320 kbit/s or with variable bitrates– Playlists in formats PLS and M3U– Playlists no larger than 20 KB and con-taining no more than 250 links.– Max. 32 playlists on a data medium.– File names no longer than 64 characters.– Folder structures with a maximum of tenlevels.– Max.120 folders and max. 500 files on adata medium.
AUX: External audio source.– A 3.5 mm jack plug can be used for audiooutput ⇒ page 23.
Restrictions and notes
Contamination, exposure to high temperatures and mechanical damagemay render a data medium unusable. Observe the manufacturer's instruc-tions on the data medium.
Variations in the quality of data media produced by different manufacturersmay lead to problems during playback.
Observe copyright laws!
CDs recorded in UDF or Direct CD format cannot be played. Under WindowsVista® ensure that the correct format is selected.
The unit may be unable to read individual tracks or the entire data mediumdue to the data medium configuration or the devices and programs used forrecording. Compatibility with all encoding/recording software, recording de-vices and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Information can be foundon the internet regarding the best ways to create audio files and data media(compression rate, ID3 tag etc.).

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20Audio modeInserting a CD●
Keep the printed side of the CD facing upwards.

Push the CD into the CD slot
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⇒ page 6 only to the point where it isdrawn in automatically.

When the CD is inserted, the play function will start automatically.
When other functions are selected, CD-IN is displayed at the top left of thescreen if a CD is inserted in the internal CD drive.
Ejecting CDs

Press the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1
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.

The CD in the drive will be ejected and must be removed within 10 sec-onds.
If the CD is not removed within approximately 10 seconds, it is retractedagain for safety reasons.
Error messages on the screen
A reading error is indicated by ERROR in the title bar.
An error message in the bottom line of the screen indicates the possiblecause of the error.
NO CD: Illegible data medium. It is not possible to switch to Media mode.
CD ROM: Inserted data CD. The CD will be returned.
CHECK CD: The inserted CD cannot be read. The CD will be returned. Checkfor damage.
TEMPERATURE: The CD drive is overheated. No more CDs can be inserted.Another audio source will be played.
SERVICE: The CD drive has a mechanical anomaly. Visit the specialised work-shop.
NoteUneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.

Selecting a media source
Fig. 17
Media selec-tion menu: CD beingplayed from the inter-nal CD drive.
After you switch to Media mode, the available media sources are initiallydisplayed in the bottom line of the screen for several seconds. The mediasource currently playing is underlined ⇒ Fig. 17.
Opening the Media selection menu manually and selecting a media source

In Media mode, briefly press the MEDIA ⇒ Fig. 1 unit button to displaythe Media selection menu again.

Activate the selected media source by pressing its function button.

ALTERNATIVELY: Repeatedly press the MEDIA unit button as often as re-quired to switch between the available media sources.
Function button: Media sourceCD: Audio or MP3 CD in the internal CD drive ⇒ page 19.NAV: Portable navigator ⇒ page 25AUX: External audio source connected to AUX IN ⇒ page 23 multimediasocket.

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21Audio modeWhen a media source that has already been played is selected again, play-back is resumed from the point that was last played (except: AUX⇒ page 23).

Track information display
Fig. 18
Track informa-tion of a currentlyplaying audio CD with-out CD text.
Fig. 19
Track informa-tion of a currentlyplaying MP3 CD.
When an audio CD without CD text is playing, only TRACK and the track num-ber, corresponding to the playing order on the data medium, are displayedin the centre line of the screen ⇒ Fig. 18.
When playing audio files containing additional track information (CD text, ID3 tag with MP3 files), various types of track information can be dis-played.
Changing the display of track information
The type of track information selected is displayed on the left in the top lineof the screen (e.g. : TITLE ⇒ Fig. 19).

Briefly press the INF function button to change the type of track informa-tion displayed.
Display: Track informationTITLE: track name.ARTIST: artist.ALBUM: album title.FILE: file name (MP3 mode only).FOLDER: folder name (MP3 mode only).ALTERNATIVELY: PLAYL: Name of playlist (MP3 mode only).CD-IN: Storage location corresponding to playing order ⇒ page 18
If the selected track information is too long for the centre line of the screen,the SCR function button appears at the bottom right ⇒ Fig. 19.

When you briefly press the SCR function button, the displayed track in-formation scrolls across the screen once.

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23Audio modeChanging playback mode (SCN and MIX)Fig. 22
MEDIA mainmenu: random play-back as active play-back mode.
Fig. 23
MEDIA mainmenu: random play-back from current fold-er only selected.
Refer to the information on the playing order of files and folders ⇒ page 18.
Selecting play modes
The play modes that can be selected for the current data medium are shownas function buttons on the bottom left.

Press a function button to start the corresponding playback mode. Thefunction button is underlined.
SCN Scan function: All tracks will play for approximately 10 seconds. Thescan function starts with the next track and ends automatically when alltracks of the selected folder or selected CD have been scanned.
MIX Random playback: The tracks play in random order. Random playbackremains active for the corresponding media source until it is closed for thatsource.

Press the SCN or MIX function button again to stop the current playbackmode of the track currently playing.
The scan function can also be started and stopped by pressing the settingbutton ⇒ Fig. 1
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Different playback modes
Depending on the media source that is being played (CD-DA or MP3) andwhether playlists are available, the different playback modes indicated asfollows can be selected:
Display: Effect...CD: All the tracks on the current data medium will be played in the selec-ted playback mode....FOLDER: Only the tracks in the current folder are played in the selectedplayback mode....PLAYLIST: Only the tracks of the current playlist will be played in the se-lected playback mode.
To select a certain mode press the corresponding function button (SCAN orMIX) as many times as required. The display will change on the screen. Forexample: MIX FOLDER > MIX CD > MIX PLAYLIST > (End of MIX function).

Connecting an external audio source to the AUX-IN
multimedia socket*.
Depending on the vehicle, there is an AUX-IN multimedia socket on the frontof the radio ⇒ Fig. 1
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, the storage compartment on the front passengerside, on the centre console or on the armrest between the front seats.
The AUX-IN multimedia socket can only be used with a 3.5 mm jack plug.

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24Audio modeAn external audio source connected to it can only be played over the vehiclespeakers, but cannot be controlled via the radio system.
An external audio source connected to the socket is indicated by AUX in theMedia selection menu.
If AUX is not displayed, AUX must be activated in the SETUP menu⇒ page 28.
Connecting an external audio source to the AUX IN multimedia socket

Lower the basic volume of the radio.

Connect an external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket.

Begin playback of an external audio source.

In media mode, briefly press the MEDIA ⇒ Fig. 1 unit button to displaythe selection menu for available media sources ⇒ Fig. 17.

Press the AUX function button.
The output volume of a connected external audio source should be adjustedto that of the other audio sources.
Adjusting the output volume
If you need to increase the output volume for the external audio source, firstlower the base volume on the radio system ⇒ page 9.
If the sound from the external audio source is too quiet, if possible, in-crease the output volume on the external audio source. If this is not suffi-cient, set the input volume (AUX VOL LEVEL) in the system settings to level 2or level 3.
If the sound from the connected external audio source is too loud or distor-ted, if possible, lower the output volume on the external audio source. Ifthis is not sufficient, set AUX VOL LEVEL to level 2 or level 1.
NoteIf playback of the external audio source finishes or if the connector of theAUX-IN multimedia socket is unplugged, the radio will remain in the AUXmenu.
Note
Interference noise may be heard if the external audio source is poweredfrom the vehicle's 12-volt power socket.
Note
Please read and observe the external audio source manufacturer operatingmanual.
Note
If the external audio source is connected and playing and you select anoth-er audio source in the radio system the external audio source continues tofunction in the background.

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25Audio modeConnecting a portable navigator*
Introduction
The radio system will only operate with a special portable navigator, theSEAT Portable System, bought through SEAT.
Different media sources can be played through the portable navigator.
The portable navigator allows an additional display and controls of CD andMP3 played through the radio system (track display, track selected from thetrack list).
Additional information and warnings:

Safety notes  ⇒ page 4

Unit overview ⇒ page 6

Basic information on use ⇒ page 8

Media mode ⇒ page 17
Note
Please read and observe the manufacturer operating manual for the Mediaand Telephone modes for navigating with the portable navigator.

Connection and use
Mount and connect the portable navigator in the holder as described in themanufacturer operating manual.
Playing through the vehicle speakers●
With the radio system in media mode, press the MEDIA ⇒ Fig. 1 unit but-ton to display the selection menu for available media sources, and follow-ing this, press the NAV function button.

ALTERNATIVELY: Repeatedly press the MEDIA unit button until NAV is se-lected.
PORTABLE will be shown on the screen of the radio system.
Playback will continue from the last track played when the correspondingmedia source is still available through the portable navigator.
When, at this moment, there is no media source available through the port-able navigator, NO MEDIA will be briefly displayed on the screen of the radiosystem and playback will resume from the last audio source activated onthe radio system.
Portable navigator media mode
Different media sources can be played through the portable navigator usingthe vehicle speakers. Practically all playback control is carried out throughthe portable navigator.
It is also possible to change tracks with the arrow button ⇒ Fig. 1
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of theradio system ⇒ page 17.
Displaying the track on the radio system is not possible.
The change to another audio source played through the portable navigationsystem is carried out through the portable navigation system.
Only audio sources available on the system (Radio, CD, AUX) can bechanged through the radio system.
Navigation instructions
Navigation announcements are made through the vehicle speakers.
Operations are controlled through the portable navigator.

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29Settings menuFunction button: Effect

ON: The unit always switches to the radio station's frequency thatoffers the best reception as the vehicle travels from one area to thenext. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted.
OFF: No frequency change takes place. The frequency tuned is ac-tive until reception is interrupted.VOL ON-VOLUME: Regulating the maximum switch on volume.If the volume of the radio system, when switched off, was greater than thelimit set, the volume will be reduced to the value set.If the volume of the radio system, when switched off, was lower than thislimit, the volume will not be modified.
GAL GALA: To set the speed-dependent volume adjustment ⇒ page 29.DIS DISPLAY LIGHT: To adjust the screen brightness.PDC PDC VOL ATTENU.: To reduce the volume of the current audio source toa preset level when the parking distance warning system is active.AUX: Settings for the use of an external audio source in the AUX - IN multi-media socket ⇒ page 17. AUX VOL LEVEL 1-3: Adjust the input volume of an external audiosource (AUX) to the output volume of the other audio sources. AUX VOL LEVEL OFF: The AUX-IN multimedia socket will be deactiva-ted and no longer displayed in the Media selection menu.
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Not available in all areas.
Functional mode description of speed-dependent volume adjustment(GALA)
The GALA function automatically adjusts the volume in line with the speedof the vehicle.
The degree to which the volume increases with speed (GALA) is set on ascale between 1 and 7.
If a low value is set, the volume rises only slightly as the speed of the vehi-cle increases. At a high setting the volume is increased more. At 0, speed-dependent volume adjustment is switched off.

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30AbbreviationsAbbreviationsAbbreviationsAbbreviationMeaningAMAmplitude modulation (medium wave, MW).AUX-INAUX IN multimedia socket (auxiliary input).EONSupports other networks (Enhanced Other Networks).FMFrequency modulation (very high frequency, VHF).RDSRadio data system.SCNScan function: Radio and Media modes.TPTraffic Programme.

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IndexA
Additional
displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the output volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Anti-theft code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 30
AUX-IN multimedia socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
B
Base volume
Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C
CD - IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CD modeSee: MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
E
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
External audio source (AUX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
F
FM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Function buttons (virtual buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Function settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
G
General overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
I
INFO (traffic announcement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interference from a mobile telephone . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
L
LOW BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
M
Main menuMEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CD mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Changing folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Changing media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Changing track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Fast forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Media source selection menu . . . . . . . . . . . 20MIX (random playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17NAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Playback mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Playing order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Portable navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Random playback (Mix) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Scan function (Scan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Warnings and error messages . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
N
NAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Numerical code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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