warning Seat Ibiza ST 2014 SOUND SYSTEM 1.X

2General information
General information
This manual contains information, recommendations, advice and warnings
related to your radio system. The other publications in the vehicle documen-
tation contain further information of which you should be aware for your
own safety and for that of your passengers.
Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at all times.
This is especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to another
person.
This manual contains a description of the equipment supplied with the ve-
hicle at the time of press. Some of the units described herein will not be
available until a later date or is only available in certain markets.
The illustrations are intended as a general guide and may vary from the
equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.
The screen colour and the colour of the information displayed on it can vary
according to vehicle model.
Directions and positions of components (e.g. right, left, front, rear) are al-
ways relative to the direction of travel of the vehicle unless otherwise sta-
ted.
The equipment marked with an asterisk is only supplied as standard in
certain model versions, is optional in others or is only available in spe-
cific countries.
Registered trademarks are marked ®. The absence of this symbol does
not constitute a waiver of the rights concerning any proprietary name.
The section is continued on the following page.
Marks the end of a section .
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WARNING
Texts preceded by this symbol contain information on safety. They warn
you about possible dangers of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to potential sources of damage
to your vehicle.
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Texts preceded by this symbol contain relevant information concerning envi-
ronmental protection.
Note
Texts preceded by this symbol contain additional information. 

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Important Information
Important Information Important Information. Traffic safety
Travelling on today's roads requires the driver's full attention at all times.
Only operate the radio system and its various functions when the traffic sit-
uation really permits this.
WARNING
● Before starting the trip, you should familiarise yourself with the dif-
ferent radio functions.
● High audio volume may represent a danger to you and to others.
● Adjust the volume in a way that you can distinguish surrounding
noise, for example, horns and sirens, etc.
● Radio settings should be made when the car is stopped or by a pas-
senger.
Note
The card bearing the radio code is available according to the model of the
vehicle. Separate the radio card and keep it in a safe place, but never inside
the vehicle. If the card bearing the radio code is lost, go to a SEAT dealer-
ship, where you will be given help. 

4Introduction
Introduction
Before using the unit for the first time
Before using the unit for the first time, carry out the following steps. This
will enable you to use the unit safely and make full use of the functions it
provides:
 Take the basic safety notes into account
 ⇒ page 4.
 Familiarise yourself with the unit overview
⇒ page 6.
 Use suitable data media for media mode ⇒ page 19.
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Safety notes
WARNING
Any distraction may lead to an accident, with the risk of injury. Operating
the radio system could distract you from the traffic.
● Always stay alert and drive responsibly.
● Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from out-
side the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
● Setting the volume too high may cause damage to your hearing. This
also applies if the device is set to high volumes for a short period.
WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when you switch audio source or
connect a new audio source.
● Reduce the base volume before switching audio source or connecting
a new audio source.
WARNING
The connection, introduction or removal of data media whilst driving may
distract you from the traffic, causing an accident.
WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may obstruct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they do not obstruct the driver.
WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly se-
cured could be flung through the interior of the vehicle during a sudden
driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident and cause
damage or injury.
● Never fit external units on the doors, windscreen, on or near the area
marked with the word “AIRBAG” on the steering wheel, the dash panel,
seat backrests or between these areas and the vehicle occupants. In the
case of an accident, external units can cause serious injury, particularly
when the airbags inflate.
WARNING
Opening the housing on a CD player can lead to injuries from invisible la-
ser radiation.
● Only have CD players repaired by a Specialised workshop. 

8Introduction
General information on operating the unit
Introduction
Additional displays
Depending on the vehicle specification, changes to air conditioning set-
tings or information on factory-fitted driver assistance systems may be dis-
played temporarily on the screen. These displays disappear automatically
when they are no longer required.
All displays appear only after a complete restart of the radio system.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
Note
In order to operate the unit you only need to push the button lightly.
Note
Due to legal requirements specific to each country, when certain speeds are
exceeded some functions are no longer available.
Note
Using a mobile telephone inside the vehicle can result in noise in the
speakers.
Note
In some vehicles equipped with a parking distance warning system, the vol-
ume of the audio source is automatically lowered when reverse gear is en-
gaged. Rotary/push knobs, unit and function buttons
Overview
●
Rotary/push knobs.
● Labelled unit buttons (hard keys).
● Function buttons (soft keys).
Rotary/push knobs
The left-hand rotary/push knob  ⇒ Fig. 1 1
is referred to as the volume
control or the on/off switch.
The right-hand rotary/push knob 8
is referred to as the setting knob.
Unit buttons and function buttons
The labelled buttons on the unit are referred to as “unit buttons” and are
pictured as a button symbol with, e.g. the MEDIA
unit button
⇒ Fig. 1 2.
There are six unlabelled unit buttons below the screen ⇒ Fig. 1 11
. These
unit buttons are referred to as “function buttons” as their functions change
depending on the current operating state.
In the bottom line of the screen, the function assigned to each function but-
ton is shown in the corresponding position (for example ⇒ Fig. 6). 

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Introduction
Switch on or off
effectMeaningSwitch the unit on or off
manually.Press the rotary/push knob  briefly.
After the ignition key is removed the unit
switches off automatically after approx. 30 mi-
nutes (switch-off delay).
Switch on the unit auto-
matically.Insert the vehicle key into the ignition lock.
The unit switches on automatically if it was on
when the ignition key was removed.
Switch off the unit auto-
matically.Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
When the unit is switched on the system starts up. The last audio source
used is played at the last selected volume setting, provided this does not
exceed the preselected “switch-on volume” ( VOL

⇒  page 30).
Energy management
Depending on the model, if, when the ignition is switched off and the unit
switched on, the battery voltage falls below the minimum onboard power
supply voltage, there is an audible warning and LOW BATTERY appears. The
unit should be switched off.
If the battery voltage level continues to fall, RADIO OFF is briefly displayed
and the radio will switch itself off automatically.
Anti-theft code
If the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle, the vehicle must be
started before turning the unit back on. Adjusting the base volume
effectuseIncrease the vol-
ume.On the radio:
Turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1clockwise.
On the multifunction steering wheel:
Turn the volume
control up or press the corresponding button (depend-
ing on equipment fitted) ⇒ Booklet Instruction Manual,
chapter Overview of vehicle
Lower the vol-
ume.On the radio: Turn the volume control  ⇒ Fig. 1 1counter-clockwise.
On the multifunction steering wheel:
Turn the volume
control down or press the corresponding button (de-
pending on equipment fitted) ⇒ Booklet Instruction
Manual, chapter Overview of vehicle
Changes to the volume are indicated by a “bar” on the screen.
At “0” the unit is muted (display: ) and any media source currently being
played will be stopped.
It is possible to preset certain volume settings and adjustments
⇒  page 30.
Note
If the basic playback volume of an audio source has been increased sub-
stantially, lower the volume before changing to another audio source. 

10Audio mode
Audio mode
Radio mode Introduction
The various versions of the radio system will be distributed depending on
the country and the unit. In the unit overview the possible variations of the
unit are described ⇒ page 6.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 8
● System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 30
Note
Multi-storey car parks, tunnels, high buildings and mountains can impair ra-
dio signals.
Note
Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to the windows may affect reception
on vehicles with a window aerial. RADIO main menu
Fig. 2 RADIO main
menu: Selecting a
memory level and fre-
quency band.
Fig. 3 RADIO main
menu: Station buttons
displayed.
● Press the RADIO
button
⇒ Fig. 1 in order to start Radio mode.
After you switch to Radio mode, the available frequency bands (FM, AM and
DAB) are initially displayed in the bottom line of the screen ⇒ Fig. 2. After
roughly 5 seconds, they are replaced by the “station buttons” ⇒ Fig. 3. Sta-
tions can be stored to the station buttons ⇒ page 13.
The station that is playing will appear in the centre of the screen. For sta-
tions with RDS, the name of the station will appear instead of its frequency
if reception is good enough, for example RADIO 1.

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Audio mode
Digital radio mode* (DAB, DAB+ and DMB-
Audio) Operation
Fig. 12 DAB radio
mode
Some units are equipped with an additional DAB radio receiver. DAB is a
digital broadcasting standard for the terrestrial reception of radio programs.
The DAB radio receiver supports the DAB, DAB+ and DMB-Audio broadcast-
ing standards.
In Europe, digital radio is transmitted via Band III (174 MHz to 240 MHz)
and the L Band (1452 MHz to 1492 MHz) frequencies.
The frequencies of the two bands are referred to as “channels” and one
each has a suitable channel name (e.g. 8A).
Several DAB stations are combined in a channel with the additional services
available in a station “ensemble”.
The main view of DAB radio mode shows the name of the channel and the
channel's international ID, which appears above the station name in the
centre of the display.
DAB is currently not available in all areas . When in DAB radio mode in areas
with no DAB reception, it displays: . DAB announcements
DAB announcements are additional DAB services that are also broadcast on
the radio (e.g. News, sports news, weather, warnings, etc.).
Note
The channel name, an indication that appears above the station's name,
varies depending on the country, for example “FU-E”, but not the channel's
international ID, for example “11B” ⇒  Fig. 12. 
Automatic station tracking
DAB programme tracking
Some DAB stations are broadcast in different regional ensembles.
If the current station is no longer available in your location, the unit may al-
so switch to a corresponding partner station.
DAB programme tracking can be switched off in DAB settings ⇒ table on
page 30, SFO
since it is not always required; i.e. when the vehicle is pass-
ing through a tunnel, the loss of reception is only momentary and in these
cases the automatic station switching is not required. The radio will be mut-
ed if reception is too weak.
Change from DAB to FM
Under DAB setup, the unit can be configured to switch to the FM ⇒ table on
page 30, FML
frequency band when required for automatic station track-
ing.
If reception of the currently selected DAB station is lost (e.g. no DAB availa-
ble), the unit attempts to find the station on the FM frequency band and
tune to it. Automatic station tracking between frequency bands only works if
the DAB station and the FM station transmit the same station identifier or
the DAB signal indicates a corresponding station on the FM frequency band. 

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Audio mode
TP (Traffic Program) function
Introduction
The TP function is an RDS radio data service.
While traffic news monitoring is on (display: TP), traffic announcements will
interrupt the current Audio mode.
On the AM frequency band, traffic news monitoring is not possible.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒  page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 8
● Radio mode ⇒ page 10 
Monitoring traffic news stations using the TP function
Fig. 14 TP function
active.
Traffic news monitoring with the TP function is only possible if the TP station
is available. Some stations that do not broadcast their own traffic news support the TP
function through a link to a traffic news station (EON). Traffic announce-
ments broadcast by the linked traffic news stations interrupt the current au-
dio mode.
Switching the TP function on and off
● Press the unit button TP
⇒ Fig. 1
7.
If the station that is currently selected in FM mode does not support the TP
function, the unit will automatically search for a TP station (display: TP
SEEK).
● Press the TP
unit button to switch the TP function off again.
When in areas without TP coverage the TP function is activated, and search
is begun for a traffic news station, ending in the failure to find a station. The
search then returns to the station to which it was originally tuned. The TP
function remains switched on (display: No TP). It is necessary to deactivate
the TP function, otherwise no stations will be found in the subsequent
search using the arrow buttons.
TP function activated
While traffic news monitoring is switched on and enabled, TP is displayed
⇒  Fig. 14.
In radio mode, the selected station must support the TP function. If a sta-
tion selected via the station buttons or manual tuning does not support the
TP function, traffic news monitoring is not possible (display: NO TP).
If the currently selected traffic news station can no longer be received,
NO TP is also displayed and you will need to start a manual station search
using the arrow buttons 

⇒  Fig. 1 10 and

⇒  page 10.
During a station search with the arrow buttons or the scan function (SCN),
the unit will only tune to stations that support the TP function.
In Media mode or while the unit is muted, the unit will automatically tune to
a traffic news station in the background, provided the TP station available 

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Audio mode
Media mode Introduction
“Media sources” are audio sources containing audio files on various differ-
ent data media (e.g. CD, external MP3 player). These audio files can be
played by 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 to
DIN 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 up
to max. 700 MB (megabyte)
according to ISO 9660 or on
the Joliet data system.MP3 files (.mp3) with bitrates of between
48 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 ten
levels.
– Max.120 folders and max. 500 files on a
data medium.
AUX: External audio source.– A 3.5 mm jack plug can be used for audio
output ⇒ page 25.
Restrictions and notes
Contamination, exposure to high temperatures and mechanical damage can
render a data medium unusable. Observe the manufacturer's instructions
on the data medium.
Variations in the quality of data media produced by different manufacturers
may lead to problems during playback.
Please observe copyright laws.
CDs recorded in UDF or Direct CD format cannot be played. Under Windows
Vista ®
ensure that the correct format is selected.
The unit may be unable to read individual tracks or the entire data medium
due to the data medium configuration or the devices and programs used for
recording. Compatibility with all encoding/recording software, recording de-
vices and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Information can be found
on the internet regarding the best ways to create audio files and data media
(compression rate, ID3 tag etc.). 

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Audio mode
Connecting a portable navigator* Introduction
The radio system will only operate with a special portable navigator, the
SEAT 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 and
MP3 played through the radio system (track display, track selected from the
track list).
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Basic information on use ⇒ page 8
● Media mode ⇒ page 19
Note
Please read and observe the manufacturer operating manual for the Media
and Telephone modes for navigating with the portable navigator. 
Connection and use
Mount and connect the portable navigator in the holder as described in the
manufacturer operating manual. Starting playback over the vehicle loudspeakers
● 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.
● OR: Repeatedly press the MEDIA unit button until NAV is selected.
PORTABLE will be shown on the screen of the radio system. Playback will continue from the last track played when the corresponding
media 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 radio
system and playback will resume from the last audio source activated on
the radio system.
Portable navigator media mode
Different media sources can be played through the portable navigator using
the vehicle speakers. Practically all playback control is carried out through
the portable navigator.
It is also possible to change tracks with the arrow button ⇒ Fig. 1 10
of the
radio system ⇒ page 19.
Displaying the track on the radio system is not possible.
The change to another audio source played through the portable navigation
system is carried out through the portable navigation system.
Only audio sources available on the system (Radio, CD, AUX) can be
changed through the radio system.
Navigation instructions
Navigation announcements are made through the vehicle speakers.
Operations are controlled through the portable navigator. 