audio Seat Ibiza SC 2012 CAR STEREO MP3

Settings15
Adjusting the output volume (AUX/MDI VOLUME LEVEL)
If you need to increase the output volume for the external audio source, first
lower the base volume on the radio system ⇒page 27.
If the sound from the external audio source is too low, if possible, increase
the output volume on the external audio source. If this is not sufficient, set
the input volume (AUX VOL LEVEL ) in the unit settings to level 2 or level 3 .
If the sound from the connected external audio source is too loud or
distorted , if possible, lower the output volume on the external audio source.
If this is not sufficient, set AUX VOL LEVEL to level 2 or level 1 .
Note
T h is s e a r ch f i l t e r r e m a i ns o n as l o ng as t h e p r o g r a m m e t y p e i s s e le c t e d o n t h e
lower line of the display, and cannot be switched off manually.
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CD mode19
CD mode CD modeInserting a CD
Push the audio CD with the printed side facing up into the CD slot until it is
automatically pulled in.
After inserting a CD, while the equipment is reading and recognising the
structure of the CD, “cd loading” is shown on the display and it is not possible
to activate any functions. The play function will start automatically.
CD eject button
Press the button to eject the CD.
Note
•An error message will appear on the display if there is no CD in the CD
player, or if the inserted CD cannot be read.•You might not be able to play CDs with copy protection or CD-Rs and CD-
RWs.Selecting CD mode– Press the button.
–Turn button to select CD mode. Note
If you are not in CD mode (e.g. in FM) when the button is pressed, the
last selected mode will start to play (where available).Selecting CD tracksSelecting CD tracks
Press
ƒ or „ to rewind or fast f or wa rd C D tracks . T h e num be r of s e le cte d t ra ck
will be shown on the display.
For audio CDs with additional information (CD text) the title of the album, the
track name and the artist will be displayed ⇒page 21.
For CD in MP3 format, the title of the album, the track name, the artist, the file
name and the folder name are displayed ⇒ page 21.
SCAN function
When the SCAN function is switched on, 10 seconds of each track are played.
For an audio CD or an audio CD with additional information (CD text) the
SCAN function is activated by briefly pressing the SCAN button.
For a CD in MP3 format there are two types of SCAN:
•SCAN FOLDER: This plays 10 seconds of each track in the current folder.
You start the SCAN function by briefly pressing the function key SCAN.•SCAN ALL: This plays 10 seconds of the first track in each of the CD
folders. You start the SCAN function by pressing the function key SCAN for 2
seconds.
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CD mode
20When the function is on, it is possible to switch between the two operating
modes by pressing the SCAN function key for 2 seconds.
To select a track, stop the SCAN function whilst the track is being played. You
stop the SCAN function by briefly pressing the function key SCAN.
BROWSE function
The BROWSE function allows you to search the contents of the CD to go
directly to a track.
The function is activated by briefly pressing BROWSE.
For an audio CD the list of tracks is only given with a generic name (“track 1”,
“track 2”,...)
For an audio CD with additional information (CD text) the track titles are
shown.
For a CD in MP3 format, when the function is activated the track titles of the
current folder are displayed first.
To go to t he list of fold e rs , b r ie fl y pr ess bu tton o r tur n b utto n to th e last
position on the list.
In all the above cases, the track and/or folder is selected using button .Searching through individual tracksFast forward / rewind
To search through individual tracks with the fast forward and rewind function,
press and hold
„ (fast forward) or
ƒ (rewind) until you have reached the
required position.
Random play functionAll tracks on a CD will be played in random order if the MIX function is active.
For an audio CD or an audio CD with additional information (CD text) the MIX
function is activated by briefly pressing the MIX button.
For a CD in MP3 format there are two types of MIX:
MIX FOLDER: All tracks in the current folder are played in random order. You
start the MIX function by briefly pressing the function key MIX.
MIX ALL: All tracks on the CD are played in random order. Folders may be
changed after playing several songs from the same folder. You start the MIX
function by pressing the function key MIX for 2 seconds.
You stop the MIX function by briefly pressing the function key MIX.PAUSE FunctionWhen the pause function is on, the CD stops playing until the function is
switched off.
Activation of the function depends on the version:
Versions with on/off function on the upper left button.
To switch the function on, press button briefly. The loudspeaker symbol on
the display appears with a line through it.
To switch the function off, press or turn button briefly.
Versions with pause function on the upper left button.
⇒ page 9.
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CD mode21
INFO functionDisplay information (artist, track name, ...) if available on CD.
For audio CDs with additional information (CD text) the title of the album, the
track name and the artist will be displayed.
For MP3 format CDs the information from the ID3 field will be displayed
(Album title, track name and artist).
The function is switched on by pressing the key . This button is only
available when the information has been correctly read by the CD unit.
If the length of the information is greater than the display capacity, the
display scrolls once the text to the left.
INFO
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MP3 mode
22MP3 modeWhat are MP3 files? MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standardised technology and format for the
compression of sound sequences. The sound file is compressed to about
1/10th of its original size. Sounds that are out of the human hearing range
are excluded while those that are within the range are compressed.Accepted recording formatsIt is possible to play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
The unit accepts MP3 discs that have been formatted using the ISO 9660
standard level 1 or 2. The unit can also play discs recorded using the Romeo
or Joliet standard.
The unit will not play CDs recorded using “Packet Writing” (UDF or Direct CD
formats) whether this has been used on the entire disc or within a session. In
this case the display will display an error message and will eject the CD.
ISO 9660 format
This is the most common of international standards for the format logic of
files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are different levels of specification. For level 1, the names must be in
8.3 format (8 characters maximum for the name of the file + 3 characters for
the extension “.MP3”. Folder names cannot be more than 8 letters long. On
the contrary, Level 2 specifications allow up to 31 characters. Multi-session CDs
This method of recording means that information may later be added to the
CD (while there is enough space remaining and the CD is not closed). The
information on each recorded CD is contained within an area marked by two
data labels called “Lead-in” for the beginning of the session and “Lead-out”
for the end. A multi-session CD will allow for multiple segments that contain
their own “Lead-in” and “Lead-out”.
Information from the ID3 data fieldThe ID3 data of an MP3 file contains information on the Artist, Album and the
name of the track.
This unit can display the information from the ID3 data field, versions 1 and
2, to a maximum of 60 characters in total.
Note
•When an MP3 disc is being played it is possible that some songs may not
play or may be played incorrectly. This may be due to the configuration of the
disc, the software or the hardware used for the recording.•Audio CDs (CD-DA) meet the specifications and carry their corresponding
symbol. Those CDs with copyright protection do not meet these specifica-
tions and do not bear the corresponding symbol; for this reason there may be
errors in reading this type of disc.•For MP3 CDs, the MP3 data rate should oscillate between 8 and 320
Kb/sec.
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MP3 mode23
•I t is p ossible to read m ul ti-s essi on discs bu t if th e da ta has b e en re cord e d
in both formats (CD-DA and MP3), regardless of the order, only the audio
tracks will be played.•With other formats that are not ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2, the names of the
files and folders may not be displayed correctly.•When naming an MP3 file make sure the extension is correct. Writing
“.MP3” for a non-MP3 file means that the file will not be recognised and may
play annoying noises.•It is not possible to play MP3 files that are deeper than the first 8 folder
levels. To speed up the reading and sear ching, only two levels of folders are
recommended.•The following types of disc will take some time to begin playing: a disc
r eco rd ed with ma ny lev els o f s ub folde rs ; a d is c r eco rd ed with m ultis essio n; a
disc to which information may be added (Disc not closed).•I t will no t b e p ossible to play an a ud io C D ( C D -R / C D -RW ) that has n ot b e e n
closed.
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AUX* Mode
26AUX-IN* connectionFor IBIZA models.AUX-IN* OperationOnly where the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary input.
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle, there are two
types of connection.AUX-IN* connection
A JACK
5) audio adaptor is required.
Connect the portable audio player (MP3, Walkman, CD, etc. ) to the AUX-IN
connector, ensuring that the jack fits perfectly. The handling of folders,
songs, etc. is done from the connected device. To listen to the audio from the portable device, press the MEDIA button on the
radio.
The USB connection takes priority over AUX-IN inputs. A device connected to
the AUX-IN input can only be heard when there is no other device connected
to the USB port ⇒
page 28.
The audio source of the devices connected in the MEDIA-IN device ⇒page 28
(USB as AUX-IN) takes priority over those connected in the RSE. Where both
options are available, make sure that there is nothing connected in the
M E D I A - I N * co n n e c t i o n s w h e n yo u wis h t o l is t e n t o t h e a u d i o s o u r ce o f t h e R S E
in the car. (See Rear Seat Entertainment manual).
Note
Keep in mind that if you change temporarily to a different source without stop-
p i n g t h e p la y o n t h e p o r ta b le d e vi ce , w h e n yo u g o b a ck t o t h e a u xi l i a r y s o u r ce
using the menu displayed with the button, it will not continue to play
at the point where you left off.
5)The cable is not supplied.
Fig. 9 AUX-IN connection
in Ibiza models.
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AUX* Mode27
Auxiliary input volumeThis volume is independent of the car radio volume and is used to adjust the
difference in volume between the different external and internal Audio
sources.
Depending on the connection type of the auxiliary input, the volume can be
adjusted using button or option “aux vol” in the menu. Three
different amplification levels can be selected by turning button .
This adjustment serves no purpose in USB mode as it only affects the modes
where the audio signal enters via the Jack connector.
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MEDIA-IN* mode29
MEDIA-IN* connectionFor IBIZA models.USB/iPod® from Apple*The MEDIA-IN interface offers the user a USB connector and an AUX
connector.
This operation mode permits any of the following elements to be connected:•USB mode: A storage device with USB connection. The connection is
directly 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. This cable/device is connected to the iPod at one end and has USB and audio JACK
6) connections
at the other end.
•Auxiliary connection mode: A portable audio player device (MP3,
Walkman, CD, etc...). Connection is through a JACK-JACK audio adapter
6)
⇒ page 25.
Insert a device in the MEDIA-IN* connections
Insert the necessary connectors in the USB/ auxiliary/ iPod® connections,
depending on the equipment to be connected ( USB, iPod®, MP3, Walkman,
etc...), making sure that the pins are correctly connected.
A USB or iPod® device is controlled through the radio controls.
A por table device with audio output is directly controlled from the equipment
connected.
Selecting the source connected
•B r ie f ly p ress t he b ut to n to go to t he last us e d s o urce a nd a se co nd
time to access the media selection menu.•Turn button to select the required option.•Press button to confirm the selection.Note
•iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.•If you are not in USB/iPod® mode (e.g. in FM) when the button is
pressed, the last selected source will start to play (where available).•Consult the list of compatible devices with your Authorised Service.
Fig. 12 MEDIA-IN connec-
tion in IBIZA models.
6)The cable is not supplied.
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MEDIA-IN* mode
30Selecting tracks from the USB/iPod® Selecting tracks from the USB/iPod®
Press
ƒ or „ to rewind or fast forward USB/iPod® tracks. The number of
selected track will be shown on the display.
For audio files with additional information (ID3) the title of the album, the
track name and the artist can also be displayed . See INFO function.
SCAN function
When the SCAN function is switched on, each track on the USB/iPod® is
played for 10 seconds.
There are two types of SCAN:
SCAN FOLDER: This plays 10 seconds of each track in the current folder. You start the SCAN function by briefly pressing the function key SCAN.
SCAN ALL: This plays 10 seconds of all the tracks on the USB/iPod®. You start the SCAN function by pressing the function key SCAN for 2 seconds.
To select a track, stop the SCAN function whilst the track is being played. You
stop the SCAN function by briefly pressing the function key SCAN.
BROWSE function
The BROWSE function allows you to search the contents of a USB/iPod® to
go directly to a track.
The function is activated by briefly pressing “Browse”.
The tracks and folders in the folder currently playing are displayed indis-
tinctly.
To go to the folders in a higher level, press button or turn button to the
last position on the list.
In all the above cases, the track and/or folder is selected using button .
Searching through individual tracksFast forward / rewind
To search through individual tracks with the fast forward and rewind function,
press and hold
„ (fast forward) or
ƒ (rewind) until you have reached the
required position.
Random play functionAll tracks on a USB/iPod® will be played in random order if the MIX function
is active.
There are two types of MIX:
MIX FOLDER: All tracks in the current folder are played in random order. You
start the MIX function by briefly pressing the function key MIX.
MIX ALL: All tracks on the USB/iPod® are played in random order. Folders
may be changed after playing several tracks from the same folder. You start
the MIX ALL function by pressing the function key MIX for 2 seconds.
When the function is on, it is possible to switch between the two operating
modes by pressing the MIX function key for 2 seconds.
You stop the MIX function by briefly pressing the function key MIX.PAUSE FunctionWhen the pause function is on, the USB/iPod® stops playing until the func-
tion is switched off.
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