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completely filled. The elapsed playing time is displayed at the bottom left and 
the remaining playing time at the bottom right of the screen in 
minutes/seconds. The remaining playing time cannot be displayed for files 
with variable bit rate (VBR).
Unit buttons (hard keys) for controlling the media sources
Press the   function selection button opens the  MEDIA main menu.
The arrow buttons on the unit  page 3, fig. 1    or   always refer to the 
audio source you are currently listening to, whatever menu you are in at the 
time.
 – press briefly in the  MEDIA main menu to open the  Media selection 
menu  and press again to switch to the next available media source 
 page 34.
 - press briefly to go to the beginning of the current track and press again 
to go to the beginning of the previous track. Press and hold for fast reverse.
 - briefly press to go to the beginning of the next track. Press and hold for 
fast forward.
  – press briefly to display or hide additional information on the audio file 
currently playing (e.g. its location on the data medium).
 – press briefly to switch to the  MEDIA main menu view.
Setting knob     – turn to open the track list and display the track currently 
playing  page 36.
  – press briefly to open the  Media settings menu.
Function buttons in the MEDIA main menu:  – press briefly to open a pop-up window with more function buttons 
for selection of various play modes  page 34.
 – press briefly to open the track list and display the track currently 
playing  page 36.
Caution
Refer to the notes on requirements for data media, folders and playlists 
page 25.
Note
If any of the function buttons in the Media selection menu  is disabled, this 
means that no data medium for this source is currently inserted or connected, 
or the respective data medium cannot be read  page 28, fig. 20 .Inserting a media sourceInserting or ejecting a CD
The internal CD drive can play audio CDs and MP3 CDs.
MEDIA
MEDIA
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Fig. 21  MEDIA main 
menu: CD as media 
source.
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Inserting a memory card
– Insert a compatible memory card  into the memory card slot with 
the cut-off corner first and facing upwards  page 3, fig. 1    
until it clicks into place  . Playback starts automatically 
except in the following case:  page 31, “Memory card empty or 
data not readable”.
Displaying the memory card status
– Press the   function selection button and then press the   function button  page 30, fig. 22 .
–In the System  settings, press the   function button. 
An information window appears showing the used memory 
space and capacity of the memory card.
– The information window closes again when you press the button   or  .
Removing a memory card
– The unit must be prepared for card removal before you remove  the memory card, otherwise the memory card may be damaged.
– Press the   function selection button and then press the   function button.
– Turn the setting knob until the last function button   is displayed and then press this button 
 page 30, fig. 22 .
– Push on the inserted memory card against the spring resistance  and the card will “jump” to its eject position. – Remove the memory card and press   to confirm the message 
on the screen.
“SD card ” appears as the media source being played in the bottom line of the 
screen in the  MEDIA main menu
To reselect a memory card that has already been inserted  page 34, 
“Opening the MEDIA main menu and selecting a media source”.
Only the readable audio files on the memory card are displayed. Other data 
will be ignored  page 26, “File formats”.
Memory card empty or data not readable
If you insert a memory card that does not contain any audio files, the unit will 
not  change to memory card mode. In the  Media selection menu  page 28, 
fig. 20 , the function button remains disabled and cannot be selected.
If the inserted memory card cannot be read, you are informed by a pop-up 
window. Note the information on removing the memory card and press   to 
confirm. It is important that you wait for the instruction to remove the memory 
card!
Navigation data on the memory card
In addition to audio files, navigation data can be stored on a memory card. 
For reasons of copyright, the navigation data can only be read by the radio-
navigation system on which they were copied onto the memory card 
 page 49. Audio files stored on the memory card, however, can be read by 
any unit.
Caution
•A locking mechanism protects the memory card slot against incorrect 
insertion of a memory card. Applying force may destroy this locking mecha-
nism! If a memory card cannot be inserted, make sure you are inserting it in 
the correct position.
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System
SD card status
SETUPSETUP
SystemRemove SD card
OK
OK
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32•Never remove a memory card while data from a navigation CD are being 
copied to it  page 50, “Copying process”.Note
Refer to the notes on requirements for data media, folders and playlists 
page 25.Connecting an external audio source to the AUX-IN socket
The AUX-IN socket is located at the bottom right of the radio-naviga-
tion system  page 3, fig. 1   .
– Turn the volume control  page 3, fig. 1   anti-clockwise to 
reduce the output volume.
– Connect up the external audio source
9) to the AUX-IN socket 
using a cable with a 3.5 mm jack plug  .
– Start playback on the external audio source.
– Press the   button to access the  MEDIA main menu.
– Press the   main function selection button again to switch  to the  Media selection menu .
Fig. 23  External audio 
source connected to the 
AUX-IN socket
9)e.g. an MP3 player not supplied with the unit.
Fig. 24  Settings menu 
(SETUP) in media mode.
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– Then select  , as described  page 34. The external audio 
source will now be played over the vehicle speakers  page 32, 
fig. 23 .
– You can adjust the output volume with the volume control  page 3, fig. 1   . See also page 33, “Adjusting the output 
volume”.
It is only possible to play the sound output of an external audio source 
connected to the AUX-IN socket via the radio-navigation system and the 
vehicle speakers. The external audio source  cannot be controlled via the 
radio-navigation system. Consult the  specific manufacturer's instruction 
manual for operating the external audio source.
You can select another audio source on the radio-navigation system at any 
time. The external audio source will continue to play until it is switched off.
Please not that the unit does not automatically switch back to the previously 
played media source when the external audio source stops. The radio-naviga-
tion system will remain in the  AUX menu  page 32, fig. 23  and another 
audio source must be selected manually.
When the plug is disconnected from the AUX-IN socket, the previously 
selected media source will be automatically started.
You require a 3.5 mm jack plug for the AUX-IN socket. If the external audio 
source does not have this plug, an adapter must be used.
Adjusting the output volume
You can adjust the output volume at which the external audio source is played 
using the volume control on the radio-navigation system  page 3, fig. 1  
.
You can also adjust the  input volume on the AUX-IN socket  between three 
levels. In media mode, press the   button to open the  Media settings 
menu  page 32, fig. 24 . Then press the   and select the 
desired input volume in the pop-up window  . To adjust the output volume to that
 of the external audio source and prevent 
distortion, carry out the following steps.
If the sound from the external audio source is  too quiet, first increase the 
external audio source's output volume
10). If this is not sufficient or the output 
volume of the external audio source cannot be adjusted (e.g. with a line-out 
connection), go to the  Media settings menu and adjust the    to 
 or  ).
If an external audio source is played  too loudly or its sound is distorted, first 
lower the external audio source's output volume. If that is not sufficient or not 
possible, you must reduce the input volume (      or 
).
WARNING
Please observe the safety warnings on the use of external audio sources 
 page 34.
Caution
Before adjusting the input volume level, it is important to turn down the 
volume on the radio-navigation system to prevent damage to the vehicle 
speakers that may be caused by excessively loud or distorted playback.
Note
If the external audio source is connected to the vehicle's 12-volt power point 
via an adapter, this may cause sound interference during operations 
depending on the type of adapter used.
AUX
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AUX volume
10)Please refer to the manufacturer's manual for directions.
AUX volume
Medium
Loud
 AUX volume
Medium
Quiet
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34Safety precautions when using external audio sources
WARNING
Loose objects inside the vehicle may obstruct the driver and lead to serious 
injuries.•The external audio source must never be left on the instrument panel. 
A sudden driving manoeuvre could cause the device to be flung through the 
vehicle interior and injure occupants.•The external audio source must never be placed close to an airbag 
 Booklet 2.1 “Safety First”, Section “Airbag system”. If an airbag is trig-
gered, the device could be flung towards the compartment and injure the 
vehicle passengers.•Occupants must not have the external audio source in their hands or 
placed on their legs while the vehicle is in motion. A sudden driving 
manoeuvre could cause the device to be flung through the vehicle interior 
and injure occupants.•The wires connecting the external audio source must be arranged so 
they do not obstruct you when driving.
Opening and operating media sourcesOpening the MEDIA main menu and selecting a media source
Fig. 25  MEDIA main 
menu: CD mode.Fig. 26  Media selection 
menu.
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– Press the   function selection button to open the  MEDIA 
main menu  page 34, fig. 25 . The media source currently 
plating is indicated in the bottom line of the screen (in the 
example page 34, fig. 25 : CD ).
– If a number of media sources are currently available, pres the   function selection button to switch to the  Media selection 
menu  page 34, fig. 26 .
– Then select the desired media source by pressing the symbol on  the screen or turning and pressing the setting knob.
– You can also select the available media sources one after the  other by pressing the   function selection button as often 
as required.
If a media source that has already been played is selected again, playback is 
resumed from the point that was last played 
11).
If no media source is available because no data medium is currently inserted 
or connected, the  MEDIA main menu cannot be opened. A message informing 
the user appears when the   function selection button is pressed.
If a media source is currently unavailable, its function button is displayed as 
disabled (e.g. ).
Available media source in the Media selection menu
CD  – changes to playback of a CD loaded in the internal CD drive  page 29.
SD card  – changes to playback of an inserted memory card  page 30.
  AUX   – switches to playback of an external audio source
12)  page 32 
connected to the AUX-IN socket  page 3, fig. 1   . Other sources that may be displayed:
 – switches to playback of an external data medium
12) connected to an 
optionally fitted MEDIA-IN
13) multi-media interface  page 41, “MEDIA-IN 
multi-media interface (MDI)” .
BT-Audio  - This source is not available. Make sure the “enable BT Audio” 
option in the “Media Settings” menu is  not selected so that it does not 
appear in the selection menu.
Note
•An external audio source connected to the AUX-IN socket cannot be oper-
ated via the radio-navigation system. Playback must be enabled in the 
external source itself to listen to audio from a source connected to the AUX-IN 
socket. Refer to the relevant manufacturer's manual, if required.•Refer to the notes on requirements for data media, folders and playlists 
 page 25.
11)Exception: audio source connected by AUX-IN.12)e.g. an MP3 player not supplied with the unit.
MEDIA
MEDIA
MEDIAMEDIA
AUX
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Searching the folder structure in MP3 mode
– When the track list is opened, subfolders may appear in the list  alongside the tracks  page 36, fig. 27 . The name of the folder 
containing the track that is currently playing is displayed in the 
bottom line of the screen (on the screen:   F2).
– If the track you are looking for is in another folder, you will have  to search in the folder structure.
– Press the   function button to open the folder above the  currently selected folder.
– Press a folder on the screen (for example  ) to open it and  view its content. You can then select a track or another folder 
within it.
– By repeatedly pressing  , you can move through the folder  structure until you reach the root directly of the media source that 
is currently playing. The   function button is then displayed as 
disabled and the media source currently playing is displayed in 
the bottom line of the screen  page 36, fig. 28 .
Pressing the   button at the bottom right of the unit  page 3, fig. 1    
switches directly to the  MEDIA main menu
The arrow buttons on the unit   or   always refer to the audio source you 
are currently listening to, whatever menu you are in at the time.
The audio source  page 36, fig. 27  or folder page 36, fig. 28  currently 
being displayed is shown in the bottom line of the screen.
When MP3 files are played, the artist's  name, album and song are shown, if 
that information is contained on ID3 tags. If there is no ID3 tag, only the file 
name will be shown  page 26, “MP3 file requirements”. Some audio CDs support “CD text”. With these CDs, instead of 
Track, the 
name of the artist, album and track are displayed  page 25.
Caution
During fast forward/reverse, do not press and hold the arrow buttons on the 
unit   or    for longer than 10 minutes, otherw ise the unit will interpret this 
as a malfunction ( button jammed).
Up
 F1
UpUp
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38Changing playback mode (  function button)
It is possible to play all tracks on the selected media source 
either playing just the opening sequence of each successive 
track (Scan), in random mode (Mix) or repeating all tracks at 
the end (Repeat).
The range of playback modes available depends on the selected 
media source and the type of audio files played.
Starting and stopping the playback mode
–Open the MEDIA  main menu and start playback of the desired 
media source  page 34.
– Press the   function button and select one of the playback  mode offered in the pop-up window.
– The active playback mode is indicated in the   function  button (in the example:  fig. 30   ).
– If you briefly press the displayed playback mode (in this case  ), normal playback is resumed at the current track and the 
function button changes back to  .
Settings for inclusion of subfolders in the playback mode (SETUP)
–In the MEDIA  main menu, press the   function button.
Extras
Fig. 29  MEDIA main 
menu: Extras function 
button in MP3 mode.
Fig. 30  MEDIA main 
menu with selected play-
back mode.
Extras
Extras
Mix all
Mix all
ExtrasSETUP
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– Tick the checkbox in the   function button if 
you wish to include the current folder's subfolders in the selected 
playback mode.
To include subfolders, this setting must be enabled  before the playback 
mode is selected.
Please also note the following points  concerning selectable playback modes 
 page 40, “Playing order of files and folders”.
Scan
When scan is switched on, the track of the current folder (with its subfolders 
depending on the settings) or the current media source are played in 
sequence for 10 seconds each. Automatic playback commences with the 
following track.
Alternatively, you can also start and stop the scan function by briefly pressing 
the setting knob  page 3, fig. 1   .
Mix (random play)
Random play remains activate for the corresponding media source until it is 
closed for that source.
Mix   (audio CD): The tracks on the currently playing audio CD will be played in 
random order.
Mix folder  (MP3 mode): The tracks contained in the currently playing folder 
and in its subfolders depending on the  settings will be played in random 
order.
Mix all  (MP3 mode): All tracks on the currently playing media source will be 
played in random order  page 38, fig. 30 .
Repeat
The repeat function remains active for the corresponding media source until 
it is closed for that source. Repeat track
: When the current track has been played, it will be repeated until 
this function is switched off.
Repeat folder  (MP3 mode): The playback of all tracks contained in the 
currently playing folder and in its subfolders depending on the settings will 
be repeated.
Scan/mix/repeat inc 
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MEDIA-IN multi-media interface (MDI)Description
The MEDIA-IN multi-media interface provides users with a 
USB connector and an AUX connector. Depending on the 
vehicle, this interface is located in the central console or 
underneath the central armrest between the front seats.
Depending on the vehicle's unit, the followin g is possible from the radio-navi-
gation unit through the MEDIA-IN interface:•Play and operate audio files from a mass storage medium or MP3 player 
with USB connection.  The MEDIA-IN multi-media interface supplies the usual 
USB voltage of 5 volts.•Play and operate audio files from an iPod. In this case, the iPod must be 
connected using the cable or special SEAT adapter support.  In the case of the 
León, the "AUX2 Input" option must be enabled in the Media Settings menu 
(MEDIA →SETUP) for audio playback of an iPod.•Play audio files from an external medium connected to the AUX socket. 
External audio sources connected to the AUX socket of the MEDIA-IN interface 
can be played through the radio-navigation system but cannot be operated. 
Consult the specific manufacturer's instruction manual for operating the 
external audio source. The external audio source will continue to play until it 
is switched off, despite another source starting to play in the radio-navigation 
system.  In the case of the León, the "AUX2 Input" option must be selected in 
the Media Settings menu (MEDIA →SETUP) for audio playback of a device 
connected to the AUX socket.
Fig. 32  MEDIA-IN socket 
in ALTEA, ALTEA XL, ALTEA 
FREETRACK, TOLEDO.
Fig. 33  MEDIA-IN socket 
in LEON.
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