Seat Leon SC 2014 SOUND SYSTEM 2.0

30Audio mode
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
Introduction
Depending on the version of the vehicle, the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
may be in a different location. Please refer to the vehicle Instruction Manual
to locate the position of the socket.
The supported file formats listed below are collectively referred to as “audio
files”.
Audio files on an external data medium connected to the MEDIA-IN multime-
dia interface can be played and controlled via the radio system.
Where this manual refers to external data media, this means USB mass stor-
age devices containing supported audio files, such as MP3 players, iPods™
and USB sticks. External data media are displayed as MDI (Media Device In-
terface) on the radio system.
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface supplies the usual USB voltage of ap-
proximately 5 volts.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Media mode ⇒ page 21
● System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 52 
Instructions for connecting data media
Adapter for connecting a data medium
This operation mode permits any of the following elements to be connec-
ted: ●
USB mode: A storage device with USB connection. The connection is di-
rectly done into the USB port.
● iPod mode ®
: To connect an iPod device, an adapter cable or device is
required (SEAT brand), depending on the vehicle.
The type of adaptor needed depends on the vehicle model and is not sup-
plied. These adapters can be purchased from a SEAT dealership.
Data medium requirements
Compatible data mediaFiles and formats supported by the ra-
dio system
Data media compliant with the
USB 2.0 specification.
Data media with the FAT16
(< 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB) file sys-
tem.
iPod™ and iPhone™ of various
generations a)
.
MTP players with the “PlaysFor-
Sure” or “ReadyForVista” logo.– Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG-Vor-
bis and AAC format.
– Playlists in PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL
format.
Please read and observe the operating manual for the external data medi-
um.
a) iPod™ and iPhone™ are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface and AUX-IN multimedia socket
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface is often installed in combination with an
AUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒ page 28.
Notes and restrictions
Only audio files readable through the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface will be
displayed, played and managed in the radio system.
In the case of MTP players, it may take a few minutes before the device is
ready for playback – depending on the battery status and the quantity of
data. 

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Audio mode
● When playing large capacity hard discs with several files and a complex
data structure (several folders and subfolders, non-playable files, etc.) it
may take some time to read the audio files. The reaction time may also be
influenced by the connected device.
● WMA (Windows Media Audio) audio files can only be played if they are
not protected by authors&#39; rights with the DRM (Digital Rights Management)
system.
● Generally, files with anti-copy protection cannot be played (e.g. M4P).
● It is not possible to play files in 3GP format or “WMA lossless” files.
Check there are no MP3 files stored in the playlist. A playlist only defines a
certain order of play. 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.
If an external data medium is divided into several partitions, only the first
partition with compatible audio files will be played.
Please refer to further limitations and notes on the requirements placed on
media sources ⇒ page 21.
WARNING
● The connected audio devices must be protected from possible me-
chanical damage and other kind of wear.
● We do not hold responsible for any possible damage on the connec-
ted devices.
● The connection of USB devices is sensitive to interference from mo-
bile telephones. Mobile telephones should not be left next to the USB
when this is connected, to prevent distortion.
● The connected audio devices must be protected from possible me-
chanical damage and other kind of wear.
● Objects which are not secured in the vehicle compartment may inter-
fere with driving and could result in serious injury.
WARNING (Continued)
● The external data device should never be left on the dash panel. A
sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the compartment and in-
jure the vehicle passengers.
● The external data device should never be mounted in the vicinity of
the airbag. If an airbag is activated it can project the device towards the
compartment and injure the vehicle passengers.
● The external data device must not be held in hand or on the legs
while driving. A sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the com-
partment and injure the vehicle passengers.
● Place the external data device cables so that they are not in the way
while driving.
CAUTION
Make sure that the adapter lead is not pinched or severely bent. This can
damage the adapter lead and cause functional faults.
Note
● Some vehicles with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface mounted on the
centre armrest are also equipped with an additional compartment. The rub-
ber insert of this compartment can be removed in order to extract small ob-
jects which may have fallen inside.
● Do not connect an external media player to the radio-navigation system
via Bluetooth and via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at the same time,
as this could lead to limitations in playback.
● The use of memory card adapters or USB hubs can cause problems in
reading files. 

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Connection and use
Fig. 20 MEDIA-IN mode: MDI is displayed in the top line of the screen.
Fig. 21 MEDIA-IN mode: searching the folder structure of an MDI source.
Before connecting or playing an external data medium, turn down the base
volume on the radio system ⇒ page 9.
Connecting and disconnecting an external data medium
● According to the MEDIA-IN connection type, connect an adapter suitable
for the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface ⇒ page 30.
● Connect the external data medium to the MEDIA-IN multimedia inter-
face.
● If necessary, switch on the external data medium or select the appropri-
ate data mode. Even though the display may indicate otherwise, the external data medium
may be disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at any time
without data loss.
If the selected media source is disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia
interface while being played, the radio system will remain in MDI mode. An-
other audio source must be selected manually.
Operation via the radio system
An external data medium that is correctly connected to the MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface can be operated from the radio system.
The radio system does not automatically switch to playback from an exter-
nal data medium when a data medium is connected to the MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface or when a connected data medium is switched on.
● Display the Media selection menu and select the MEDIA-IN
function but-
ton ⇒ page 24.
● Playback from the external data medium will start ⇒ Fig. 20.
● When you press the BROWSE
function button, the function buttons for
searching the folder structure appear on the screen ⇒ Fig. 21.
● You can browse folders or playlists with the function buttons TOP
(high-
est level), UP (one higher) and OPEN (open folder). The selected folder level
is displayed in the top line of the screen ⇒ Fig. 21.
● You can switch between folders and playlists on the same level using
the 
FOLDER 
or 
... / FLDR  ⇒  Fig. 1 9 rocker switch.
● To browse through the tracks within a folder or a playlist, turn the setting
knob and to play the displayed track press the function button PLAY

⇒  Fig. 1
8.
● To change track directly within a folder or playlist press the 
... / TRACK 
⇒ Fig. 1 rocker switch to the left or right.
The different play modes ( SCAN, MIX, REPEAT) are activated and function as
described for Media mode ⇒ page 21. 

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Audio mode
iPod™ and iPhone™
If there is an iPod™ or iPhone™ connected, the display of specific iPod lists
(Playlists, Artists, Albums, etc.) can be selected in the upper selection level.
The iPod selection menu is used as normal.
The music controls on the connected iPod™ or iPhone™ are disabled.
The output volume of a connected iPod™ or iPhone™ should be adjusted
to the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 53.
Possible error messages after connecting external data media
Error messageCauseProcedureDevice not suppor-
tedThe external data car-
rier cannot be played
or communication is
not possible with the
adapter cable being
used.Check the adapter cable.
Update the software of the
MEDIA-IN multimedia inter-
face at your SEAT dealership.
If possible, update the soft-
ware of the external data me-
dium.
Device without func-
tionCommunication fault.Check the connection and
make sure the external data
medium is working correctly.
Due to the large number of different data media and various iPod™ and
iPhone™ generations available, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free
operation of all functions described here.


34Audio mode
External CD changer*
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle model, the external CD changer will be in the pas-
senger side glove compartment or in the front centre armrest.
The CD changer can hold six 12 cm standard audio CDs. You do not have to
load all the slots in the CD changer.
The CD inserted can be selected and played through the radio system.
Additional information and warnings:
● Safety notes  ⇒  page 4
● Unit overview ⇒ page 6
● Media mode ⇒ page 21
Note
● Audio data CDs and audio DVDs cannot be played in the external CD
changer.
● You might not be able to play CDs with copy protection or CD-Rs and CD-
RWs, or playback might be restricted.
● CD text cannot be displayed for CDs played from an external CD changer. Overview
Fig. 22 External CD changer in the front passenger side storage compartment or in the
front centre armrest.
Inserting a CD
● Press the LOAD
unit button. The LED
⇒ Fig. 22 2 above the button of
the next free CD slot flashes slowly.
● To manually select a free CD slot press one of the unit buttons 1
to 6.
Otherwise the next free slot is automatically made available.
● When the LED flashes quickly, insert an audio CD with the unprinted
side facing towards the unit buttons into the CD slot 3
until it is automati-
cally drawn in ⇒ .
For quick loading press and hold the LOAD
unit button for longer than 3 sec-
onds. The free slots in the CD changer will be prepared for loading one after
the other. 

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Audio mode
Ejecting CDs
● When a CD is being played from the CD changer, pressing the EJECT
unit
button ejects that CD.
● When no CD in the CD changer is being played, press the EJECT
unit but-
ton followed by one of the unit buttons 1 to 6 to select the CD slot.
● A CD will be drawn back in if it is not removed from the eject position
within 15 seconds ⇒ 
.
To eject all CDs, press and hold the EJECT
unit button for longer than 3 sec-
onds. The CDs will be ejected one after the other.
Status display by the LEDs 2
StatusdisplayCD slot emptyLED is off.CD slot loadedLED is lit up.CD slot availableLED flashes slowly.CD slot readyThe LED blinks quickly.
You can insert a CD.
CAUTION
Before closing the storage compartment on the front passenger side or the
front centre armrest, check that the CD has been properly inserted or re-
moved. The CD changer or the CD might otherwise be damaged. Operation via the radio system
Fig. 23 MEDIA main menu: CD selection menu, CD 2 selected.
Insert the CDs in the external CD changer ⇒ page 34.
Starting playback from the CD changer
● Open the Media selection menu and select the CDC
or CD EXT function
button ⇒ page 24.
The first occupied CD slot of the CD changer starts playing the first track. If
the CD changer was already selected, playback of the last CD to be played is
resumed at the last track to be played.
Changing CD
About 5 seconds after having switched to the CD changer, the bottom line of
the screen displays the CD slots occupied and selectable with the corre-
sponding slot number (in Fig. 23: CD1
, CD2 and CD4).
Empty CD slots are displayed by

(slot 3).
The slot of the CD currently being played is underlined on the display (slot
2).
● Press the function button for another selectable CD slot to start playing
that CD.
If the CD is changed, the first track on that CD will always start playing. 

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An inserted CD that cannot be read is displayed as CD ERROR or ERROR on
the corresponding function button ⇒ Fig. 23.
Activating the playback modes for the external CD changer mode
● Press the MENU
⇒ Fig. 1
2 unit button to show the playback modes
available for the CD changer mode ( SCAN and MIX).
● Press a function button to start the corresponding playback mode. The
function button is underlined.
● Press the function button again to use the selected play mode with all
the CDs in the CD changer (Display: ... MAG
).
The rest of the operations correspond with the description for Media mode
⇒  page 21.
● Press the function button again to finalise the play mode. 

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Phone mode
Phone mode Bluetooth System
General information
This system allows you to connect your mobile phone via Bluetooth connec-
tion and to use the hands-free mode, as well as connecting a multimedia
player.
The hands-free device means that the telephone can be used inside the ve-
hicle; the driver will not have to remove their hands from the steering wheel
nor will be distracted from traffic.
Available functions include making calls in hands-free mode, access to the
phone book, access to the call list, music playback via streaming audio and
control of the voice recognition system.
Before using the Bluetooth system, the mobile phone should be connected
to the vehicle installation via Bluetooth ⇒ page 39.
Switching on/off
The Bluetooth system is activated when the ignition is turned on and it is
deactivated when the key is removed from the ignition.
With the system activated, if the “PTT” is pressed the voice control activates
and if there is no telephone connected, Bluetooth visible is turned on and a
search for a telephone is begun.
If there is a call in process when the system is deactivated, the active call is
not cancelled, but transferred to the mobile phone.
Bluetooth
Use compatible Bluetooth devices only. For more information about compat-
ible Bluetooth products, consult your dealership or the SEAT website. Some Bluetooth mobile phones are detected and connected automatically
when the ignition is switched on. For this to take place the telephone must
be switched on and its Bluetooth function activated, and there must be no
active Bluetooth connection from other devices.
Bluetooth connections are free.
Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth ®
SIG, Inc.
Declaration of conformity
S1nn GmbH & Co. KG certifies that the UHV High unit complies with the ba-
sic requirements and the rest of the relevant provisions of the Directive
1999/5/CE. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be found at http://
www.s1nn.de/certifications/uhv-high-manual .
Exchange of information between the mobile phone and the Bluetooth
system
The mobile phone system sends the data and the requests via Bluetooth to
the mobile phone that is connected. If the connected mobile phone is tem-
porarily “overloaded”, it may not respond to the requests from the Blue-
tooth system. The following message is shown in the instrument panel dis-
play: “Mobile phone does not respond ”.
In this case, wait for the mobile phone to react or make a new call. 

38Phone mode
WARNING
● Please concentrate on driving. As the driver, you are also responsible
for road safety. For this reason, you should only use the functions when
the traffic situation allows so and in a manner that allows you to main-
tain control of the vehicle. Otherwise, you run the risk of causing an acci-
dent.
● The speech system must not be used in cases of emergency, since the
voice changes in stressful situations. This could result in a failed or de-
layed telephone connection. Always dial emergency numbers manually!
● Always observe applicable legislation.
● Adjust the volume so that external warning sounds (e.g. emergency
vehicles, etc.) are always audible.
Note
● The voice control system is only available in the following languages:
Spanish, Mexican Spanish, German, English, French, Canadian French, Ital-
ian, Portuguese, Czech, Russian and Dutch. For other languages, the prede-
fined language for the voice instructions is English. Please take the vehicle
to a Technical Service if you wish to change the language.
● There may be restrictions on the use of Bluetooth devices in some coun-
tries. Information is available from the local authorities.
● If you connect the mobile phone Bluetooth system to a Bluetooth de-
vice, consult the safety warnings in its instruction manual. Use compatible
Bluetooth products only.
● If a call is received or made using the Bluetooth system when the radio
is switched off, this will always automatically turn on providing that the igni-
tion is switched on.
● If a call is received or made, the sound of the audio source that is cur-
rently being listened to will be muted in order for the telephone conversa-
tion to be carried out without unpleasant background noise.
● Adjust the volume of the conversation on the mobile phone to “maxi-
mum” and modify the volume on the radio volume control. Compatibility with mobile phones
New models of mobile phones are being released constantly by the differ-
ent brands, with different operating systems and different ways of operat-
ing. For this reason there are some mobile phones that do not perform
some of the functions correctly or are even totally incompatible. To help you
when choosing a mobile phone, SEAT offers the results of the compatibility
tests on different mobile phones. Visit the SEAT website or ask at your deal-
er.
Depending on your mobile phone model, certain functions may not be avail-
able or it may be necessary to change the configuration. Familiarise yourself
with your phone and read the instruction manual to learn the possibilities it
offers.
Even when the mobile phone appears as compatible in our list, we have no-
ticed that occasionally it is possible that the phone presents an abnormal
behaviour with the system due to software errors. In this case, we recom-
mend you update the telephone software. Mobile phone manufacturers
usually make updates available on Internet for their customers in order to
improve the working of the phone.
In the event that you have various applications to make calls, such as inter-
net calling, the mobile will ask you from which application you wish to make
the call. Until confirmation is given you will not be able to make the call.
If you try to make a call and it is not processed, check your mobile phone as
it is possible that your a pop-up window on your telephone is requesting
you to select the program with which to make the call. 

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Phone mode
Bluetooth system components
Fig. 24 Display and handling components of the Bluetooth system.
⇒ Fig. 24Necessary componentsSee1Multifunction steering wheel⇒ page 41
2Instrument panel display with phone
function indication⇒ Booklet Instruc-
tion Manual
3Radio⇒ Booklet Radio Getting started: pairing
Creation of user profile
Each telephone must be paired to the Bluetooth system before using it for
the first time.
When pairing a mobile phone for the first time, you will be asked to create a
user profile. A user profile is necessary for you to connect the mobile phone
to the SEAT system. Once the user profile has been created, your telephone
can be connected automatically or manually ⇒ page 41, Automatic pair-
ing, without having to repeat the initial pairing process each time. The
phone will be connected automatically as long as the corresponding user
profile has not been deleted using the telephone menu or the Factory set-
tings function.
A maximum of four user profiles can be created. If you try to create a fifth
profile the system will ask you to erase a profile of your choice.
The pairing process can take several minutes depending on the size of the
phone book.
The procedure for pairing your mobile phone to the SEAT system for the first
time is described below. The procedure can be started from the vehicle sys-
tem using the Telephone menu on the instrument panel or from the mobile
phone. Both methods are described below ⇒ page 39 and ⇒ page 40. 
Pairing the mobile phone with the system in the
instrument panel menu
In order to pair the mobile phone with the vehicle&#39;s Bluetooth by searching
for devices from the Telephone menu in the instrument panel, follow the
steps below: 