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The illustration ⇒page 30, fig. 23 shows a typical audio data CD that
contains tracks
B, folders
A and subfolders.
The tracks are played in the following order:
1. Tracks and in the CD's root directory
2. Tracks and in the first folder F1 in the CD's root directory
3. Track in the first subfolder F1.1 of the folder F1
4. Track in the first subfolder F1.1.1 of the subfolder F1.1
5. Track in the second subfolder F1.2 of the folder F1
6. Tracks and in the second folder F2
The playlists
p are also treated as folders.
MEDIA main menu
In the MEDIA main menu, various media sources can be selected and played.•Press the unit button.
The last media source played continues to be played.
The media source being played is displayed in the centre of the bottom line
of the screen in the MEDIA main menu.
If it is not possible to select a media source, when you try to enter the main
menu MEDIA a pop-up window opens displaying the function button.
If this function button is pressed, the check box Activate AUX2 input is
marked in the Media Setup menu, and in the Media Selector, the MDI source
or the AUX2 source (depending upon the vehicle configuration) is displayed
as active, even if there is no device connected to this source. Therefore, this
option should not be switched on, except in the cases shown (see ⇒page 34
and ⇒page 42.
Track information display
As the default display, Track and the track number corresponding to the track
order on the CD are displayed in the centre of the screen ⇒fig. 24.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5A6A7A8
A9
Fig. 24 MEDIA main
menu: Audio CD track
display.
Fig. 25 MEDIA main
menu: Track display for an
audio data CD.
MEDIA
AUX2
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32If the audio files contain additional track information (CD text, ID3 tag in the
case of MP3 files), the track name is displayed in the centre, with the artist
above and the album name below it ⇒page 31, fig. 25 .
Press the unit button ⇒page 8, fig. 1 to display further track informa-
tion (storage location).
The elapsed playing time and the remaining playing time of the track are
displayed in minutes and seconds on the left and right. The remaining
playing time cannot be displayed for files with variable bit rate ( VBR).Inserting and ejecting a CDThe internal CD player can play audio CDs and audio data CDs.
An audio CD or MP3 CD is indicated by CD or
I on the screen.
Insert CD
•Hold the CD with the printed side facing up.
•Push the CD into the CD slot ⇒page 8, fig. 1 only to the point where
it is drawn in automatically.•When the CD is inserted, the play function will start automatically.
Ejecting CDs•Press the unit button.•The CD in the drive will be ejected and must be removed within
10 seconds.
If the CD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again for safety
reasons.
CD cannot be read
If the unit cannot read the CD, you are informed by a pop-up window.
Depending on the unit, the unit will try to read the illegible CD three times
before the pop-up window is opened, automatically ejecting and retracting
the CD briefly each time.•Press the function button to confirm the display and remove the CD.
If the CD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again without
changing to CD mode. The function button of the Media selection menu
remains inactive ⇒page 37. The CD must be removed manually.Note
Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.
Note
If the interior temperature of the unit is too high, it will not accept or play more
CDs.
º
A7
Fig. 26 MEDIA main
menu: CD media source.
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Note
If you insert a number of different CDs and receive the message CD drive error
every time, contact a qualified workshop.Inserting and removing memory cardsOnly supported audio files are displayed and played in the MEDIA main
menu. Other file types will be ignored.
A compatible memory card is indicated by SD card or
K on the screen.
Inserting the memory card
If a memory card cannot be inserted, make sure it is positioned correctly and
is compatible with the unit.
•Insert a compatible memory card into the memory card slot ⇒page 8,
fig. 1 with the cut-off corner first and facing upwards until the card clicks
into place.•Playback starts automatically if supported audio files are stored on the
memory card.
Manually removing the memory card•Press the inserted memory card. The memory card “jumps” to the eject
position.•Remove the memory card.
Memory card cannot be read
If legible audio files have not been stored on a memory card, the unit will not
change to memory card mode after it is loaded.
If the unit cannot read from the memory card at all, you will also be informed
by a pop-up window.•Press the function button. If an illegible memory card or an card which does not contain audio files is
inserted, the function button for the
Media selection menu remains inac-
tive ⇒page 37.
The memory card must be removed manually.
External audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia socketThe AUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒page 8, fig. 1 can only be used with a
3.5 mm jack plug.
The external audio source connected to it is played over the vehicle speakers
and cannot be controlled via the radio-navigation system.
An external audio source connected to the socket is indicated by AUX on the
screen.
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Fig. 27 External audio
source connected to AUX
IN multimedia socket.
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34Connecting an external audio source to the AUX IN multimedia socket•Lower the base volume on the radio-navigation system ⇒page 10.•Connect the audio source to the AUX IN multimedia socket.•Start playback on the external audio source.•In the MEDIA main menu, press the unit button to open the media
selection menu ⇒page 37, fig. 33 .•Press the function button to start playback of the external audio
source over the vehicle speakers ⇒page 37.
The output volume of the connected external audio source should be
adjusted to the volume of the other audio sources ⇒page 41.
Information on operating an external audio source connected to the AUX-IN
multimedia socketNote
Interference may be heard if the external audio source is powered from the
vehicle's 12-volt socket.
Note
Please read and observe the external audio source manufacturer operating
manual.
Additional AUX2 external audio sourceIf the vehicle does not have a MEDIA-IN or MDI multimedia interface, an addi-
tional audio source called AUX2 is made available to the user. This source can
Action
Result
Selection of another audio source on
the radio-navigation system.
The external audio source continues
to run in the background.
Stopping playback on the external
audio source.
The radio-navigation system remains
in the AUX menu.
Disconnecting the plug from the
AUX-IN multimedia socket.
The radio-navigation system
switches to playback of the previous
media source.MEDIA
AUX
Fig. 28 Media setup
menuFig. 29 When the AUX2
input is activated, the
AUX2 audio source is
displayed on the media
selector and is always
shown as active.
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Selecting a media sourceThe media source currently being played is displayed in the centre of the
bottom line of the screen in the MEDIA main menu ⇒fig. 32 . Other inserted or connected media sources must be selected from the media selection
menu
.
Opening the media selection menu and selecting a media source
•In the MEDIA main menu, press the unit button. The media selec-
tion menu opens ⇒ fig. 33.•Select the desired media source by pressing its symbol.•Alternatively: Turn the setting knob ⇒page 8, fig. 1 to select an
available media source and press to switch it on.•Alternatively: Press the unit button as often as required to scroll
between the available media sources.•Press the unit button to close the Media selection menu without
changing it.
If a media source is currently not available, it is shown as disabled, e.g. the function button ⇒ fig. 33.
If a media source that has already been played is selected again, playback is
resumed from the point that was last played. Exception: audio source
connected to AUX IN multimedia socket ⇒page 33 or unit in Bluetooth Audio
mode ⇒page 36 or the AUX2 auxiliary source ⇒ page 34.
Available media sources in the media selection menu
Fig. 32 MEDIA main
menu.Fig. 33 Media selection
menu.
Function button: Media source CD : Internal CD player ⇒ page 32. SD card : Inserted memory card ⇒page 33.: 3.5 mm jack connected to AUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒page 8, fig. 1
⇒ page 33.: Data medium in MEDIA-IN multimedia interface ⇒ page 42. BT-Au dio : Bluetooth external audio source connected ⇒page 36.: Additional external audio source ⇒ page 34.
MEDIA
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38Changing track manuallyStart playback of a media source that can be controlled via the radio-naviga-
tion system (CD, memory card, MDI). You can browse through the tracks of the current media source or select a
specific track from the track list.
Browsing tracks with the arrow buttons
Opening and scrolling through the track list
•Open the
MEDIA main menu.•Press the function button or turn the setting knob ⇒page 8, fig. 1
to open the track list. The track that is currently playing is highlighted
⇒ fig. 34.•Mark a track by turning the setting knob and press the setting knob to
select the marked track.•Alternatively: Drag the scroll marker to browse the list quickly and select
the desired track by pressing it on the screen ⇒page 10.
Searching the folder structure in MP3 mode
When the track list is opened, subfolders
G and playlists
p may appear in
the list alongside the tracks
 ⇒ fig. 35. The name of the folder containing
the track that is currently playing is displayed in the bottom line of the screen
(in fig. 34: F2).
Fig. 34 Track list of a
currently playing audio
MP3 CD.Fig. 35 Highest level of a
currently playing audio
MP3 CD.
Action
Result
Briefly press the arrow once .
Goes to start of track.
Briefly press the arrow twice .
Goes to start of previous track.
Briefly press the arrow once .
Goes to the next track.
Press and hold the arrow button
.
Rewind.
Press and hold the arrow button
.
Fast forward.
Provided the currently playing audio source can be controlled from the unit,
it can be operated from any menu via the arrow buttons on the unit.
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Select
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•Press the function button to open the current folder's parent folder
⇒ page 38, fig. 35.•Press a folder on the screen (e.g. ) to select another track from that
folder or to open another subfolder
G.
•ALTERNATIVELY: Turn the setting knob, select the folder and turn and
press the knob again to select the track
 or open the subfolder
G.
•Repeatedly pressing the function button moves up through the folder
structure until you reach the root directory of the media source that is
currently playing. In the root directory, the function button is disabled.
The media source currently playing is displayed in the bottom line of the
screen ⇒page 38, fig. 35 .
If a MEDIA-IN multimedia interface is installed and an iPod
®4) or iPhone
4) is
connected, a special iPod selection menu is displayed at the top selection
level (root directory) ⇒page 43, fig. 41 .
Changing playback mode ( function button)Depending on the setting, subfolders may be included in the selected play-
back mode ⇒ page 40. This setting must be defined before the playback
mode is selected.
4)iPod® and iPhone
® are protected registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Up
G F1
Up
Up
Extras
Fig. 36 MEDIA main
menu: Extras function
button in MP3 modeFig. 37 MEDIA main
menu with selected play-
back mode
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42MEDIA-IN multimedia interfaceIntroductionFor the ALHAMBRA model, depending on the version, the MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface is in the passenger storage compartment or the centre
armrest between the two front seats.
For the ALTEA, ALTEA XL, ALTEA Freetrack and LEON models, the MEDIA-IN
multimedia interface offers users a USB connector and an AUX connector,
located on the centre console in the Leon and under the front armrest in the
Alteas.
The supported file formats listed below are collectively referred to in this
manual as “audio files”.
Audio files on an external data medium connected to the MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface can be played and controlled via the radio and navigation
system.
Where this manual refers to external data media, this means USB mass
storage devices containing supported audio files, such as MP3 players,
iPods
® and USB sticks. External data media are displayed as MDI (Media
Device Interface).
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface supplies the usual USB voltage of 5 volts.
Additional Information:
•Safety notes
’ ⇒ page 6
•Unit overview ⇒page 8•Media mode ⇒page 29Note
The rubber mat in the storage compartment of the MEDIA-IN multimedia inter-
face can be removed.
Information on connecting a data mediumFig. 38 MEDIA-IN socket for Altea and LeonData medium connection adapter
An adapter is required to connect the external data medium to the MEDIA-IN
multimedia interface ⇒fig. 39 .
Do not use memory card adapters, USB extension cords or USB hubs!
Fig. 39 MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface
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Notes and requirements
Notes and restrictions
Only audio files that can be read via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface can
be displayed, played and controlled on the radio and navigation system.
In the case of MTP players and depending on the battery charge and the
quantity of data, it may take a few minutes for them to be ready for use.
If an external data medium is divided into several partitions, only the first
partition with compatible audio files will be played.
Please observe the additional instructions and restrictions regarding the
requirements for multimedia sources ⇒page 29.
Connecting and operatingBefore connecting or playing an external data medium, turn down the volume
on the radio-navigation system ⇒ page 11.
Compatible data media
Legible files and formats
Data media compliant with the
USB 2.0 specification.
Data media with the FAT file sys-
tem FAT16 (< 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2
GB).
iPods
® and iPhones
® of various
generations
a).
MTP players with the “PlaysFor-
Sure” or “ReadyForVista” logo.
a)iPod® and iPhone
® are protected registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
- Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG-Vorbis
and AAC format.
Playlists in PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL for-
mat.
Please read and observe the external data medium operating instructions.
Fig. 40 MEDIA main
menu: MDI multimedia
source (MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface).Fig. 41 Selection menu
for a connected iPod.
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44Connecting and disconnecting an external data medium (MDI)•Connect the appropriate adapter to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
⇒ page 42.•Connect the external data medium to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
via the adapter.•I f n e ce s sa r y, s wi tch o n t h e e x t e r na l d a ta m e d i u m o r s e l e c t t h e a p p r o p r i a t e
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.
Connecting or disconnecting an external data medium (MDI) - Altea, Altea XL,
Altea Freetrack, Leon
– Connecting a mass storage device or player with a USB connection
Connect the device to the USB connector of the MEDIA-IN interface.
If necessary, start playback in the external device.
– Connecting an iPod or iPhone in order to control it from the radio and
navigation system
Connect the iPod or iPhone to the MEDIA-IN interface using the cable or
special iPod adapter provided by SEAT.
– Connecting an external device to the AUX input of the MEDIA-IN interface
Connect the device to the AUX input of the MEDIA-IN interface with the
right cable.
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.
Control through the radio and navigation system
An external data medium correctly connected to the MEDIA-IN multimedia
interface can be controlled through the radio and navigation system. Depending on the unit, when an external data medium is connected and
switched on, it is necessary to change to the radio and navigation system
manually for playback.
•Open the
MEDIA main menu.•Press the unit button to open the Media selection menu .•Press the function button to start or resume playback from the
external data medium.
Further operation of the external data medium (changing track, selecting
tracks and playback modes) is described in the appropriate chapters of this
manual ⇒page 29.
If the selected media source is disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia
interface while being played, the radio and navigation system will remain in
MDI mode. Another audio source must be selected manually.
Special features. ALTEA and LEON models
Depending on the vehicle equipment, from the radio and navigation unit and
via the MEDIA-IN interface, the user can:•play and control audio files from a mass storage device or MP3 player with
USB, iPod or iPhone connection.•play audio from an external player connected to the AUX input of the
Media-In Interface•play audio from an external player connected to the AUX input of the Rear
Seat Entertainment system (if fitted in the vehicle)
Sometimes the additional auxiliary input of the Media-In interface must be
activated in order to use the MDI media source in the media selector.
Activation:•ticking the Activate AUX2 input check box in the Media Setup Menu or,•this option can also be activated using the function button in the pop-up
window which appears when you try to go to the MEDIA main menu when
there is no media source connected or activated.
MEDIAMDI
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