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Media modeIntroduction“Media sources ” are audio sources containing audio files on various different
data media (e.g. CD, memory card, exte rnal MP3 player). These audio files
can be played by the radio and navigation system from its corresponding
drives or audio input sockets (internal CD changer, memory card slot, AUX-IN
multimedia socket etc.).
The supported file formats listed are collectively referred to below as “audio
files”. A CD containing audio files of these types is referred to as an “audio
data CD”.
Additional Information:•Safety notes
’ ⇒ page 6
•Unit overview ⇒ page 8•Multimedia interface ⇒ page 42WARNING
Inserting a data medium while you are driving could distract you from the
road and result in accident.Media source and audio file requirementsFactory-fitted CD players conform to safety class 1 according to
DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837.
The unit only accepts 12-cm standard CDs and memory cards with the dimen-
sions 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm.
Media source
Requirements for playing in the unit
IAudio CDs with CD Digital
Audio logo
.
- CD Digital Audio specification.
ICD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW
audio data CDs up to max.
700 MB (megabytes) compli-
ant with ISO 9660 or in the
Joliet file system.KSD and MMC memory
cards up to max. 2 GB (giga-
bytes) and SDHC memory
cards up to max. 32 GB.
- MP3 files (.mp3) with bit rates of between
48 and 320 kbit/s or with variable bit rate.
- WMA files (.wma) up to 9.2 mono/stereo
without copy protection.
- Playlists in the formats PLS, M3U and WPL.
- File names and paths no longer than 256
characters.
- Folder structures with a maximum of eight
levels.
- Audio data CDs with max. 50 folders and
max. 500 files.
- Memory cards with max. 5000 folders and
max. 15000 files with max. 6000 files per
folder.

Playing audio files via Blue-
tooth
®a).
a)Bluetooth
® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
- The external audio source must be compat-
ible with the Bluetooth A2DP profile.
AUX. External audio source.
– Audio output is possible with a 3.5 mm
jack connector ⇒page 8, fig. 1 .
MDI. External data medium.
- Compatible with MEDIA-IN multimedia
interface ⇒page 42.
AUX2 . Additional external
source
- Depending on the vehicle equipment, this
source can be used to play audio from an
external player connected to a Rear Seat
Entertainment system (only if the vehicle
does not have MDI).
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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.
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When should it be activated?•LEON: to play audio from an iPod (via the SEAT adapter cable) or from an
external device connected to the AUX input of the MEDIA-IN interface.•ALTEA, ALTEA XL, Freetrack: to play audio from an external player
connected to the AUX input of the Rear Seat Entertainment system (if fitted in
the vehicle)
iPod® and iPhone
®
When an iPod
® or iPhone
® is connected, a special iPod selection menu is
displayed at the top selection level of the track view ⇒page 43, fig. 41. This
iPod selection menu always has the same structure and is operated in the
familiar way.
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 41.Possible error messages after connecting an external data medium
Note
External audio sources connected to the AUX socket of the MEDIA-IN interface
can be played through the radio and navigation system, but cannot be
controlled from there. To control the external audio source, please see the
manufacturer's instructions. As long as the external audio source is not
switched off, it will continue operating even if another source starts to play in
the radio and navigation system.
Note
The MDI symbol remains visible and on (highlighted in red), and therefore
accessible, as long as the “Activate AUX2 input” check box (Media setup
menu) is ticked. The option should be deactivated when playback has
finished.Error message
Cause
Procedure
Device not
supported
Playback from the
external data medium
or communication via
the adapter cable used
is not possible.
Check adapter cable.
Update the software of the
MEDIA-IN multi-media inter-
face at your Authorised Serv-
ice.
If possible, update the soft-
ware of the external data
medium.
Unit not ready for
operation
Communication inter-
rupted.
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.
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NoteThe USB connection takes precedence over the MEDIA-IN interface AUX input.
Both of these, or an iPod adapter where applicable, take precedence over the
additional input. Therefore, to play audio from a device connected to the AUX
RSE input, first make sure that there are no devices or cables connected to the
MEDIA-IN interface.
Note
For further information, please see the Rear Seat Entertainment system hand-
book.
Note
If another audio source (CD, SD, etc.) is selected during playback, the external
player connected to the RSE continues playing.
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