CD player Seat Leon 5D 2009 MEDIA SYSTEM 2.2
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ContentsGeneral information
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Quick Reference Guide
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Equipment diagram
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Operation whilst the vehicle is in motion
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Switching on or off
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General usage notes
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About this operating manual
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Resetting the unit to the factory settings
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Sound and volume settings
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RADIO function selection buttonRadio mode
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Traffic news monitoring TP (Traffic 
Programme)
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MEDIA function selection buttonNotes and requirements
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MEDIA main menu
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Inserting a media source
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Opening and operating media sources
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MEDIA-IN multi-media interface (MDI)
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Important information for operating CD 
players
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NAV (navigation system) function 
selection button
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Introduction
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Navigation data media: CD and memory 
cards
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Navigation main menu
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Input windows
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Destination entry
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Destination memory
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Route guidance
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TRAF function selection button
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Displaying TMC traffic reports
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System settings
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Overview
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Anti-theft coding
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Entering the PIN
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Index
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Quick Reference Guide
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− Changing the volume:  turning the knob changes the volume 
of the audio source in use at the time. A column will indicate 
the volume level. At “0” the unit is muted (display: 
) and 
any media source currently being played will be stopped. 
Some volume settings can be individually adjusted.  . . . . . 
Press the  main menu buttons  to access the corresponding main 
menu:
−  - switches to radio mode and changes the frequency 
band during radio operation.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
−  – changes to the last media source played or selects 
another media source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
−  – Mutes the current audio source.
−  - Switches to Navigation mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
−  – switches to display of stored TMC ( Traffic  Message 
C hannel) information.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
−  – calls up additional functions and settings for the 
currently selected mode and enables the user to alter the 
system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 and    : The backwards and forwards buttons affect the 
currently “activate”
1) audio source.
− RADIO mode  – press briefly to change stations from the 
station or memory list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− MEDIA mode  – press briefly to change the track, press and 
hold for fast reverse or fast forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
CD slot:  push the CD with the printed side facing up into the CD 
slot to the point where it is automatically pulled in  .
Touch screen: Areas with a coloured border on the screen are 
currently “active” and are operated by press the screen 
 page 7, “Touchscreen, buttons and function buttons”.  
Eject button  – press briefly to eject a CD. The CD will be 
pulled back into the CD slot if it is not removed within ten 
seconds  .
 – activates continuous display of additional information for 
the selected menu. In radio mode, it switches “Radio text” on 
and off. During route guidance, it allows you to call up addi-
tional functions (set a flagged destination, display the route 
list, exclude a stretch of route). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 (Back button)  – press briefly to go back to the previous 
view. You can go back as far as the respective main menu.
AUX-IN power point (AUX input)  – for connecting an external 
audio source
2).  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Setting knob  – Turn  the setting knob to mark a menu item and 
then  press  the setting knob to call up the menu item.
− RADIO mode  – turn and press  to select and call up a station 
from the station list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
− MEDIA mode –  turn and press to select and call up an audio 
track;  press briefly  to start or stop the scan function. . . . . . 
− NAV (navigation mode)  – turn  to alter the map scale;  press 
briefly to repeat the most rec ent navigation announcement in 
the current route guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Function buttons  – the buttons' current functions are next to 
them on the screen. The function displayed can be called up by 
pressing the function button or pressing the screen.
Memory card slot : The slot accepts cards with the dimensions 
32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm. The unit supports SD and MMC 
memory cards with a capacity of up to 4 GB and SDHC memory 
cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
1)Whether an externally connected unit can be operated via the SEAT MEDIA SYSTEM
2.0. depends on the type of connection and connected unit.
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A2
RADIO
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MEDIA
25
PHONENAV
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TRAF
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SETUP
86
A3
15
25
A4A5
2)e.g. an MP3 player not supplied with the unit.A6
A7
21, 69
A8
A9
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A10
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36, 39
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A11A12
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MEDIA function selection button
28MEDIA main menuOverview
From the MEDIA main menu, you can start and control play-
back of various media sources.
“ Media sources ” are sources containing audio files on various different data 
media (CD, SD memory cards, external MP3 player
8), etc.) that can be played 
by the radio-navigation system from corresponding drives or audio input 
sockets (internal CD drive, external CD changer
8), SD memory card slot, AUX-
IN power points, etc.).
The various inserted or connected media sources are selected from the  Media 
selection menu  fig. 20   page 34, “Opening the MEDIA main menu and 
selecting a media source”.
Information on the screen
The media source currently playing is  indicated in the bottom line of the 
screen in the  MEDIA main menu (in the example   fig. 19 : CD ).
If track information can be displayed, the track name appears in large letters 
in the centre with the name of the artist above it and the name of the album 
below it.
A semi-circle graphic, which is gradually filled from left to right, indicates the 
playing time of the current track. At the end of the track, the semi-circle is 
Fig. 19  MEDIA main 
menu: CD as media 
source.
8)Optional equipment!
Fig. 20  Media selection 
menu.
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Inserting a CD
– Push the CD with the printed side facing up into the CD slot to the point where it is automatically pulled in  . Playback starts 
automatically except in the following case:  page 26, “Data 
medium cannot be read”.
Ejecting a CD
– Press   to move the CD in the internal CD drive to the eject posi- tion.
– Remove the CD.If a CD cannot be read, immediately after it is inserted it will be ejected again 
and then automatically drawn in again to start another attempt to read it. If 
the CD still cannot be read after the third attempt, a message inform the user 
will appear on the screen. When you confirm the message, the CD will be 
ejected.
If a CD is not removed from the eject position within 10 seconds, it is retracted 
again to prevent damage and must then be ejected manually.
The media source being played is displayed in the bottom line of the screen 
in the MEDIA  main menu page 29, fig. 21.
To reselect a CD that is already in the CD drive  page 34, “Opening the 
MEDIA main menu and selecting a media source”.
WARNING
Refer to the notes on using CD players  page 45.
Caution
•Inserting a new CD while an inserted CD is being ejected can destroy the 
CD drive in the unit. You must wait until the CD is ejected before trying to 
insert a new CD.•Refer to the additional notes on handling CDs  page 45.Note
•Refer to the notes on requirements for data media, folders and playlists 
 page 25.•Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump. 
The CD play function should be switched off in this case.Inserting and removing memory cards
The unit can play MP3 files fr om an inserted memory card.
Fig. 22  Menu for safe 
removal of the memory 
card.
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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.
A9
A1
MEDIAMEDIA
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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
A9
13)Optional equipment!MDI
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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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42•If the vehicle is equipped with a Rear Seat Entertainment system, audio 
from a portable multi-media device connected to the AUX RSE socket can be 
played through the radio-navigation system. To play audio from a device 
connected to this socket,  enable the "AUX2 Input" option in the Media 
Settings menu (MEDIA →SETUP) . Make sure no other multi-media device or 
audio cable is connected to the MEDIA-IN interface, as these take playback 
priority over the AUX2 input. Refer to the Rear Seat Entertainment system 
manual for further information.WARNING
The risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or in an accident is 
increased if the glove compartment cover or armrest is open.•Always keep the glove compartment and armrest closed while the 
vehicle is in motion.WARNING
Loose objects inside the vehicle may obstruct the driver and lead to serious 
injuries.•The external audio data medium must never be placed on the instru-
ment 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. If an 
airbag is triggered, the device could be flung towards the compartment and 
injure the vehicle passengers.•Occupants must not have the data medium 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 occu-
pants.•The wires connecting the external data medium must be arranged so 
they do not obstruct you when driving.
Note
•Only audio files readable through the MEDIA-IN socket will be displayed 
and played. Where a medium connected contains damaged files or files in 
unreadable formats, these will not be displayed.•USB connection takes priority over the MEDIA-IN interface AUX socket. 
Either of these, or an iPod adapter where applicable, takes priority over the 
AUX RSE socket. Therefore, to play audio from a medium connected to the 
AUX RSE socket, make sure there is no device or cable connected to the 
MEDIA-IN interface.•You can disconnect the connection with the external medium whenever 
required without losing data, independent to the indications of the external 
data media.External data media requirements •The unit only supports external data media and USB mass storage devices 
that comply with the USB 2.0 specifications.•External data media must use a FAT file system, either FAT16 (< 2 GB) or 
FAT32 (> 2 GB) (FAT: File Allocation Table)•In the case of MTP players (Media Transfer Protocol), which have the 
“PlaysForSure” or “ReadyForVista” logo, factors such as the battery status 
and the quantity of data may affect the way these devices respond to commu-
nication via the MEDIA-IN multi-media interface. It may take several minutes 
before the MTP player is ready to play.•When playing files from large hard drive memories with many files and 
complex file structures (a large number of folders and subfolders, non-play-
able files, etc.), there may be delays in the reading of audio files. The 
connected device may also affect the unit's response time.•The folder structure on the external data medium should not have more 
than eight folder levels. A folder should not contain more than 1000 items.
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•USB extension cables and USB hubs may not be used to connect up an 
external data medium.•If a data medium is divided into several partitions, only the first partition 
with compatible audio files will be used.•The unit does not support memory card adapters and these may lead to 
malfunctions.•Malfunctions may occur if the software on an external MP3 player has 
been updated with a manufacturer's firmware guarantee.•It may be necessary to switch on the eternal data medium or select the 
appropriate data mode.•Please refer to the res pective manufacturer's man ual for instructions on 
the operation of the external data medium.Supported file formats The operation and performance of the playable file formats on the unit are the 
same as for MP3 compressed audio files and are therefore not described 
separately here.•The radio-navigation system can play  and control audio files of the 
formats MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC from an external data medium.•The unit supports playlists in the formats PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL.•The unit cannot  play WMA audio files (Windows Media Audio) that are 
copyright protected by the DRM process (Digital Rights Management).•In general,  no copyright protected files can be played (e.g. M4P).•It is not  possible to play files in 3GP format or “WMA lossless” files.
Note that there are no MP3 files stored in a playlist. A playlist only determines 
a certain playing order. If a playlist cannot be played, check that the “relative 
paths” are correct, i.e. that the MP3 files on the data medium are actually 
stored at the locations referenced by the playlist.
Handling
Fig. 34  MEDIA main 
menu: MDI media source 
(MEDIA-IN multi-media 
interface).Fig. 35  Selection menu 
for a connected iPod.
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Connecting a mass storage device or MP3 player with USB 
connection
– Connect the device to the USB connector of the MEDIA-IN inter-face.
– If necessary, start playback on the external medium.
Connecting an iPod
– Connect the iPod 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.
Connecting an external medium to the AUX socket
– Connect the medium to the AUX socket of the MEDIA-IN interface  using the appropriate cable.
– 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.
Handling via the radio-navigation system
– Press the “MEDIA” function selection button to open the MEDIA  main menu.
– Press the “MEDIA" function selection button again if the main  menu is not directly opened.
– Select the “MDI” source from the MEDIA main menu. – Further operation of the external data medium-
USB or iPod-
(changing track, selecting tracks and playback modes such as 
scan and random play) is described in the appropriate chapters 
of this manual - “Opening and operating media sources”.
– If an iPod is connected to the MEDIA-IN multi-media interface, a  special iPod selection menu opens at the highest selection level, 
allowing you to call up the iPod specific directories.
iPod
The selection menu for controlling a connected iPod always has the same 
structure and can be operated in the usual way. Other aspects of operation 
are the same as for a media source with  MP3 files inserted into the radio-navi-
gation system.
Direct operation of the connected iPod is disabled while it is connected to the 
multi-media interface.
When an iPod is connected, it is possible to adjust the input volume of the 
multi-media interface.
Pressing the   function selection button opens the  Media settings 
menu. There you can adjust the input volume by pressing the   
function button, similar to the adjustment of the    page 33, 
“Adjusting the output volume”.
Error messages and anomalies
The following error message may appear on the screen after an external data 
medium is connected to the unit.
If the message “ Device is not supported ” appears, then the external data 
medium cannot be operated with the radio-navigation system or the adapter 
cable used is not suitable. Check whether you are using the correct adapter 
cable or, if possible, update the software of the external data medium and the 
MEDIA-IN multi-media interface.
SETUP
 MDI volume
 AUX volume
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