Seat Leon 5D 2010 SOUND SYSTEM 2.0
Manufacturer: SEAT, Model Year: 2010, Model line: Leon 5D, Model: Seat Leon 5D 2010Pages: 43, PDF Size: 1.54 MB
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Audio mode
30Even though the display may indicate otherwise, the external data medium 
may be disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multi-media interface at any time 
without data loss.
If the selected media source is disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multi-media 
interface while being played, the radio system will remain in MDI mode. 
Another 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 external 
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   function 
button  ⇒page 21.•Playback from the external data medium will start  ⇒page 29, fig. 21.•When you press the   function button, the function buttons for 
searching the folder structure appear on the screen  ⇒page 29, fig. 22 .•You can browse folders or playlists with the function buttons   
(highest level),   (one higher) and   (open folder). The selected folder 
level is displayed in the top line of the screen  ⇒page 29, fig. 22.•You can switch between folders and playlists on the same level using the 
 rocker switch  ⇒page 8, fig. 1   .•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.•To change track directly within a folder or playlist press the   rocker switch  ⇒page 8, fig. 1    to the left or right.
For a description of the different playback modes ( SCAN, MIX, REPEAT ) and 
instructions on selecting them, please refer to page 24. iPod
® and iPhone
®
The top level of a connected iPod
® or iPhone
® allows you to select menu 
items specific to the device. 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 36.
Possible error messages after connecting an external data medium
Additional instructionsAdditional instructions for the mass storage device (MSD):
MEDIA-IN
BROWSE
TOP
UP
OPEN
 FOLDER 
A10PLAY
SEEK / TRACK 
A12
Error mes-
sage
Cause
How to proceed
Device not 
supported
The external data medium 
cannot be played or commu-
nication is not possible with 
the adapter cable being 
used.
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.
Device 
defective
Communication interrupted.
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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•Only external data devices or USB mass storage devices complying with 
the USB 2.0 specification can be used.•Partition of an external data device shall be in accordance with the file 
system, FAT16 (< 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB) (FAT: File Allocation Table).•MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) players, recognised by the commercial 
name “PlaysForSure” or “ReadyForVista ”, are highly sensitive to factors 
including the battery charge and the volume of data in the MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface requests. It may take several minutes before an MTP player is 
ready to play.•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 influ-
enced by the connected device.•The structure of the folders in the external data device shall not exceed a 
depth of eight folder levels. A folder should not contain more than 1,000 
entries.•The use of USB cable extensions and USB hubs may cause operating 
errors.•If an external data device is divided into various partitions, only the first 
partition with compatible audio files will be played.•Memory card adapters can not be used, their use may cause operating 
errors.•If an MP3 player is updated via the manufacturer (firmware update) this 
may lead to operating errors.•An external data device should be connected first or select the corre-
sponding data mode.•Compatible formats include: MP3, WMA, OGG-Vorbis, AAC.•Please refer to the respective manufacturer's manual for instructions on 
the operation of the external data medium. Compatible file formats
The use of file formats which can be played on this equipment is the same as 
for compressed audio files in MP3 format and will not be explained further in 
this manual.
•The radio and navigation equipment can be used to play and control 
audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from an external data 
device.•Playlists in PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL format are compatible.•W M A  ( W i n d o w s  M e d i a  A u d i o )  a u d i o  f il e s  ca n  o n l y  b e  p la y e d  i f  t h e y  a r e  n o t  
protected by authors' rights with the DRM (Digital Rights Management) 
system.•Generally, files with anti-copy protection can not be played (e.g. M4P).•Files in 3GP format and “WMA lossless” file types can not be played. 
Check there are no MP3 files stored in the playlist. A playlist only defines a 
certain order of play. If a playlist is not played, check whether the “route data” 
is correct, that is, whether the MP3 files are stored in the data device to which 
the playlist refers.WARNING
•The connected audio devices must be protected from possible mechan-
ical damage and other kind of wear.•We do not hold responsible for any possible damage on the connected 
devices.•The connection of USB devices is sensitive to interference from mobile 
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 mechan-
ical 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.
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Audio mode
32•The external data device should never be left on the dash panel. A sharp 
manoeuvre can throw the device towards the compartment and injure 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 compartment 
and injure the vehicle passengers.•Place the external data device cables so that they are not in the way 
while driving.Note
Some vehicles with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface mounted on the centre 
armrest are also equipped with an additional compartment. The rubber insert 
of this compartment can be removed in order to extract small objects which 
may have fallen inside.
WARNING (continued)
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Settings menus33
Settings menusSound and system settingsIntroductionAdditional information:•Safety notes 
 ⇒ page 6
•System overview ⇒ page 8Sound settings (SOUND)Fig. 23  Sound settings.Changing sound settings•Press the   unit button from any menu.•Press one of the function buttons at the bottom to open the corre-
sponding settings menu  ⇒fig. 23 .•Turn the setting knob  ⇒page 8, fig. 1    or briefly press one of the 
rocker switches   or   to the right or left to alter the current setting. Overview of sound settings
SOUND
A10
A11
A13
Function button
Settings menu
TREBLE
Treble
MIDDLE
Mid-range
BASS
Bass
BALANCE
Volume distribution between right and left
FADER
Volume distribution between front and rear
CANCEL
Closes the menu. 
Changes are applied automatically.
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Settings menus
34SETUP menu (system settings)Fig. 24  SETUP menu: defining station selection using arrow buttons.Displaying settings menus and changing settings•Press the   unit button in Radio or Media mode.•Press the   function button to open the  SETUP menu ⇒ fig. 24.
•Pressing one of the function buttons displays the corresponding  settings 
menu .•Press the function button   or   to display other  settings menus.•Turn the setting knob  ⇒page 8, fig. 1    to change the displayed 
setting.•Press the   unit button to close the  SETUP menu.•Changes are applied automatically.
While you adjust volume settings, the currently active audio source is played 
at the level of the setting as you change it.
Overview of available settings menus
The range of possible settings depends on the vehicle's equipment specifica-
tion and the connected devices.
MENUSETUP
A10
MENU
Function button
Result
  SEEK MODE : Define the range of stations for the arrow buttons   and   in Radio mode.ALL STATIONS
The   rocker switch allows you to browse through  all available stations  ⇒page 13.
(Display:
... to the left and right of the selected station  ⇒page 13, fig. 4 ). 
PRESET
The   rocker switch allows you to browse through  only the stations stored to presets in the selected 
frequency band  ⇒page 13.
(Display:
... to the left and right of the station buttons  ⇒page 13, fig. 5 ). 
a) RDS : It is possible to switch off RDS-dependent services for travel in areas where RDS is not usedON
RDS is switched on ⇒ page 12.
OFF
RDS is switched off. 
 and   are no longer available in the SETUP menu.
b) ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY : Define the setting for automatic station tracking.
SK MODE
SEEK / TRACK SEEK / TRACK 
RDS
ALT-FREQ
RDS REG
ALT-FREQ
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ON
The unit always switches to the radio station's frequency that offers the best reception as the vehicle travels from one 
area to the next. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted.
OFF
No frequency change takes place. The unit remains tuned to the selected frequency until reception is lost.
 is no longer available in the SETUP menu.
b) c) RDS REGIONAL : Define the setting for automatic station tracking.
AUTO
The unit always switches to the radio station's frequency that offers the best reception as the vehicle travels from one 
area to the next. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted.
FIX
The unit only changes to regional alternative frequencies for the current station broadcasting the same regional serv-
ice. Only when the reception becomes too weak, will the radio accept frequencies of another broadcasting station.
: Some RDS-compatible stations broadcast additional text information. The individual radio station is responsible for the texts  displayed.
ON
If the currently selected radio station supports radio text and the reception is strong enough, radio text is displayed in 
the centre line of the screen (possibly as scrolling text) instead of the station name.
OFF
No radio text is displayed (factory setting).
 AUX SOURCE : AUX-IN multi-media socket activated 
ON or deactivated 
OFF ⇒ page 26.
AUX/MDI VOLUME LEVEL :The input volume  for some external audio sources (AUX, iPod or iPhone) can be adjusted to 
the  output volume  of the other audio sources  ⇒page 36.ON VOLUME LIMIT : Regulating the maximum switch on volumeGALA: Set the speed-dependent volume adjustment  ⇒page 36.DISPLAY LIGHT : Set the brightness of the display when the dipped beam headlights are switched on.PDC VOL ATTENU. : The volume of the current audio source will be reduced to a preset level when the parking distance 
warning system is active.
a)Not in all markets.b)Not displayed if RDS OFF  is selected.c)Not displayed if ALT-FREQ OFF  is selected.Function button
ResultRDS REG
RDS REGRADIOTEXTAUXAUX-LVLON-VOLGALADISPLAYPDC
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Settings menus
36Adjusting 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 11.
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 .
Speed-dependent volume adjustment (GALA)
The GALA function automatically adjusts the volume in line with the speed of 
the vehicle.
You can set the degree to which the volume increases with speed (GALA) on 
a scale between  1 and  7.
If a low value is set, the volume rises only slightly as the speed of the vehicle 
increases. At a high setting the volume is increased more. At  0 speed-
dependent volume adjustment is switched off.
Caution
If the volume is too high or the sound is distorted, the vehicle speakers may 
be damaged.
Note
To maintain the best reception for the selected radio station in areas where 
RDS is supported, use the following settings:  RDS
ON, ALTERNATIVE 
FREQUENCY 
ON and RDS REGIONAL 
AUTO
.
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Abbreviations37
AbbreviationsAbbreviationsAbbreviation
Meaning
AM
Amplitude modulation (medium wave, MW).
AUX-IN
AUX IN multi-media socket (auxiliary input).
EON
Supports other networks (Enhanced Other Networks).
FM
Frequency modulation (very high frequency, VHF).
MDI
External data medium (Media Device Interface, e.g. iPod
®).
RDS
Radio data system.
TP
Traffic Programme.
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Index
38Index
AAdjusting the output volume  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
ALT-FREQ
ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
 27 AUX-IN multi-media socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
external audio source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
ON or OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
AUX-IN connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
AUX-LVL (AUX VOL LEVEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34BBalance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Base volume changing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
muting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33CCD ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
CD mode see: MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
CD ROM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
CD-IN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
CHECK CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21 Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
DDISPLAY LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34EEnergy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
External audio source
AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
external data medium (USB)  . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
input volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
MEDIA-IN multi-media interface . . . . . . . . . .  28
MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
output volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
External data medium see: MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28FFader  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Fast forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Function buttons (soft keys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11GGALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
HHard keyssee: Unit buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11IIgnition offswitch-off delay (timeout)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Interference mobile phone  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
iPhone see: iPod  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
iPod operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30LLOW BATTERY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10MMain menuMEDIA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
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Index39
MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
error messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
iPod operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
operating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 audio data CD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
audio data structure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AUX-IN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
bit rate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CD cannot be read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CD mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
changing folder  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
changing media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
changing track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
display information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
fast forward  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
media source display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
media source selection menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MIX (random play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
NO CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
playback mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
playing order  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
playlists  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
random play (Mix)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
REPEAT (Repeat function)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 repeat function (REPEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SCAN (scan function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
scan function (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TP (Traffic Programme)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
track information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
traffic news (Traffic Programme) . . . . . . . . . . 16
VBR (variable bit rate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Media source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MEDIA-IN see: MEDIA-IN multi-media interface . . . . . . 28
MEDIA-IN connection Location  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MEDIA-IN multi-media interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Middle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
MIX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Multi-function steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
NNO CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21OON-VOL ON-VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operation
additional display information . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
switching on and off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview of unit buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
PPDC PDC VOL ATTENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34QQuick Reference Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6RRADIO
Changing frequency  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
changing stations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Frequency bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
memory levels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SCAN (scan function)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
scan function (SCAN)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
scan stations (scan function) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
selecting stations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
station buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
station name  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
station search (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
station tracking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
storing stations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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