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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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