AUX Seat Leon 5D 2011 MEDIA SYSTEM 2.2

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Introduction
Arrow buttons 
and  always affect the currently active audio source
irrespective of the menu displayed on the screen.
– In all radio modes , press briefly (please observe the respective dis-
play) to change station or channel ⇒ page 14.
– In Media mode, press briefly to change title or chapter, and hold
down to fast forward or rewind ⇒ page 29.
CD slot ⇒ page 29.
Touchscreen ⇒ page 10. 
CD eject button ⇒ page 32.
 Press Info to display additional information relating to the menu:
– Display or hide the radio text in Radio mode ⇒ page 21.
– Display additional title information (stored position) in Media mode
⇒ page 29.
– While navigating, to display current position of vehicle or program-
med destination ⇒ page 48.

Press the back button to close menus and pop-up windows.
AUX-IN multimedia socket for connecting external audio sources
⇒  page 34.
Setting knob: the function depends on which mode is activated.
– In all radio modes , turn to manually change the station or channel
⇒  page 14.
– In Media mode, turn to manually change the title and press to stop
and start the scan function ⇒ page 29.
– In navigation mode turn to modify the scale of the map ⇒ page 67.
– During the route guidance, press to repeat a navigation instruction
⇒ page 66.
Function buttons: the current function is displayed on the screen via
the corresponding function button. ⇒  page 10.
Memory card slot ⇒ page 33. 
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Audio mode
Media mode Introduction
“Media sources” are audio sources containing audio files on various differ-
ent data media (e.g. CD, memory card, external MP3 player). These audio
files can be played by the radio and navigation system from its correspond-
ing drives or audio input sockets (internal CD player, memory card slot, ME-
DIA-IN interface, AUX-IN, 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 43
WARNING
● Inserting a data medium while you are driving could distract you from
the road and result in accident.
● The functions described below depend on the device used. There may
be differences with certain devices.

Media source and audio file requirements
Factory-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 di-
mensions 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm.
Media sourcesRequirements for playing in the unit Audio CDs with CD Digital
Audio logo .- CD Digital Audio specification.
 CD-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.
 SD 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
Bluetooth ®a)
.- The external audio source must be com-
patible with the Bluetooth A2DP profile.
AUX. External audio source.– Audio output is possible with a 3.5 mm
jack connector ⇒ fig. 2 9.MDI. External data medium.- Compatible with MEDIA-IN multimedia in-
terface ⇒ page 43.
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 En-
tertainment system (only if the vehicle does
not have MDI).
a) Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Restrictions and notes
Dirt, high temperatures or mechanical damage may damage the data medi-
ums. Observe the manufacturer's instructions. 

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Audio mode
The illustration ⇒ fig. 24 shows a typical audio data CD that contains tracks
, folders  and subfolders.
The tracks are played in the following order: Tracks 1
and 2 in the CD's root directory
Tracks 3 and 4 in the first folder F1 in the CD's root directory
Track 5 in the first subfolder F1.1 of the folder
F1
Track 6 in the first subfolder F1.1.1 of the subfolder
F1.1
Track 7 in the second subfolder F1.2 of the folder
F1
Tracks 8 and 9 in the second folder F2
The playlists  are also treated as folders.
The playback order may differ from that described depending on the selec-
ted settings (Playback mode: Repeat, Mix,...) ⇒ page 40.
MEDIA main menu
Fig. 25 MEDIA main
menu: Audio CD track
display.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Fig. 26 MEDIA main
menu: Track display for
an audio data CD.
In the MEDIA main menu, various media sources can be selected and
played ⇒ page 40.
● Press the MEDIA
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 ME-
DIA main menu, a pop-up window opens displaying the AUX2
function but-
ton. 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 on the vehicle configuration) is dis-
played as active, even if there is no device connected to this source. There-
fore, this option should not be switched on, except in the cases shown (see
⇒  page 35 and ⇒ page 43.
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. 25.

34Audio mode
External audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia
socket
Fig. 29 External audio
source connected to AUX
IN multimedia socket.
The AUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒ fig. 2 9
can only be used with a 3.5 mm
jack plug.
The external audio source connected to it is played over the vehicle speak-
ers and cannot be controlled via the radio-navigation system.
An external audio source connected to the socket is indicated by AUX on the
screen.
Connecting 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 MEDIA
unit button to open the
media
selection menu ⇒ fig. 35.
● Press the AUX
function button to start playback of the external audio
source over the vehicle speakers ⇒ page 38. The output volume
of the connected external audio source should be adjus-
ted to the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 42.
Information on operating an external audio source connected to the AUX-IN
multimedia socket
ActionResultSelection 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 re-
mains in the AUX menu.
Disconnecting the plug from the
AUX-IN multimedia socket.The radio and navigation system
switches to playback of the previous
Media source.
Note
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. 

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Audio mode
Additional AUX2 external audio source
Fig. 30 Media setup
menu
Fig. 31 When the AUX2
input is activated, the
AUX2 audio source is dis-
played on the Media se-
lector and is always
shown as active.
If the vehicle does not have a MEDIA-IN or MDI multimedia interface, an ad-
ditional audio source called AUX2 is made available to the user. This source
can be used to play audio from an external player connected to a Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) device through the vehicle sound system 1)
.
The audio from the external player connected to the RSE is played through
the vehicle loudspeakers but cannot be controlled with the radio and navi-
gation system controls.
An external audio source connected to the socket is indicated by AUX2 on
the screen. 
1)
If the vehicle is supplied from the factory with an RSE system connected to the radio and
navigation system.

36Audio mode
Playing audio from an RSE system using an additional external audio
source
● Lower the base volume on the radio-navigation system ⇒ page 10.
● Connect the external player to the AUX-RSE connector in the vehicle and
start playback on the external player in accordance with the instructions giv-
en in the RSE handbook.
● In Media mode, press the SETUP
unit button to open the
Media setup
menu. Tick the checkbox Activate AUX2 input so that the AUX2 source is
shown in the Media selection menu 1)
⇒  fig. 30.
● In the MEDIA main menu, press the MEDIA
unit button to open the
Media
selection menu.
● Press the AUX2 ⇒ fig. 31 function button to start playback of the external
audio source connected to the RSE over the vehicle speakers.
The output volume of the connected external audio source should be adjus-
ted to the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 42 ( AUX2 volume in
the Media settings menu ⇒ fig. 30).
Things to note about the AUX2 additional external audio source
● If another audio source (CD, SD, etc.) is selected during playback, the
external player connected to the RSE continues playing.
● When playback on the external audio source has finished or if the exter-
nal player is disconnected from the AUX-RSE connector, the radio and navi-
gation system remains in the AUX2 menu.
● The AUX2 symbol remains visible and on (highlighted in red), and there-
fore accessible, as long as the “ Activate AUX2 input” check box in the ( Me-
dia setup menu ) is ticked. The option should be deactivated when playback
has finished. Recommendations for use
●
If your vehicle is not fitted with an RSE system or a MEDIA-IN or MDI mul-
timedia interface, we recommend that the Activate AUX2 input is always left
unticked. Otherwise, the AUX2 source (if your vehicle does not have MDI) or
the “MDI” source may be shown in the Media selection menu as “active”
(accessible), even if there is no audio source connected to them.
● If your vehicle is fitted with a MEDIA-IN or MDI multimedia interface, the
AUX2 additional external source is not available. Use the check box Activate
AUX2 input as described in the section MEDIA-IN or MDI multimedia inter-
face. 
1)
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 con-
nected or activated.

38Audio mode
Selecting a Media source
Fig. 34 MEDIA main
menu.
Fig. 35 Media selection
menu.
The Media source currently being played is displayed in the centre of the
bottom line of the screen in the MEDIA main menu ⇒ fig. 34. 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 MEDIA
unit button. The
media selec-
tion menu opens ⇒ fig. 35.
● Select the desired Media source by pressing the corresponding symbol.
● Alternatively: Turn the setting knob ⇒ fig. 2 10
to select an available
Media source and press to switch it on.
● Alternatively: Press the MEDIA
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 AUX
function button ⇒ fig. 35.
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 con-
nected to AUX IN multimedia socket ⇒ page 34 or unit in Bluetooth Audio
mode ⇒ page 37 or the AUX2 auxiliary source ⇒ page 35.
Available media sources in the media selection menu
Function button: Media source CD: Internal CD player ⇒ page 32. SD card: Inserted memory card ⇒ page 33.AUX: 3.5 mm jack connected to AUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒ fig. 2 9⇒ page 34.MDI: Data medium in MEDIA-IN multimedia interface ⇒ page 43. BT-Audio: Bluetooth external audio source connected
⇒ page 37.AUX2: Additional external audio source ⇒ page 35.

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Depending on the setting, subfolders may be included in the selected play-
back mode ⇒ page 41. This setting must be defined before the playback
mode is selected.
Starting and stopping a playback mode
The range of playback modes available depends on the selected Media
source and the type of audio files played.
● During playback, press the Extras
function button in the MEDIA main
menu.
● In the pop-up window, press one of the playback modes listed by turn-
ing and pressing the setting knob ⇒  fig. 2 10
.
● The pop-up window will close. The selected playback mode is indicated
in the function button (fig. 39 Mix all
).
● Briefly pressing this function button ends the playback mode and re-
sumes normal playback at the current track.
Refer to the information on the playing order of files and folders ⇒ page 30.
The scan function can also be started or stopped by briefly pressing the set-
ting knob ⇒  fig. 2
Available playback modes
Function button: ResultScan: Each track of the current folder or current Media source will be
played for 10 seconds. The scan function starts at the next track.
Mix: The tracks of the current audio CD will be played in random order.Mix folder: The tracks of the current folder will be played in random order.Mix all: The tracks of the current data medium will be played in random or-
der.
Repeat track: Repeats the currently playing title.Repeat CD: At the end of the current audio CD, its tracks will be played
again.
Function button: ResultRepeat folder: At the end of the current folder, its tracks will be played
again.
The random play and repeat functions remain active for the corresponding
Media source until they are closed for that source.
Media setup menu (SETUP)
In Media mode, press the SETUP unit button to open the
Media setup menu.
The selection options depend on the type of unit and equipment.
Function button: ResultTraffic programme (TP): To activate or deactivate the TP function ⇒ page 21. Scan/Mix/Repeat incl. : Subfolders are included in the selected playback
mode ⇒ page 40.
This setting must be defined before the playback mode is activated.
AUX volume: Adjust the input volume for an external audio source in the
AUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒ fig. 2 9 to the output volume
of the other au-
dio sources ⇒ page 34.
Bluetooth settings: Press to enter the BT settings menu to view the list of de-
vices connected, search for devices, etc.
BT-Audio volume: Adjust the input volume for a Bluetooth audio source to
the playback volume of the other audio sources.
 Activating the AUX2 input: Press to activate the AUX2 audio input. If your ve-
hicle does not have an RSE system, or a MEDIA-IN or MDI multimedia inter-
face, this checkbox should always be left unmarked ⇒ page 35.
 MDI volume: Adjust the input volume for an iPod®
or iPhone ®
or other de-
vice connected to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface to the playback vol-
ume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 43.
 AUX2 volume: Adjust the input volume for the AUX2 ⇒  table on page 41
external audio source to the playback volume of the other audio sources
⇒ page 34. 
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Audio mode
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
Introduction
For the ALHAMBRA model, depending on the version, the MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface is in the passenger storage compartment or the centre arm-
rest 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 multime-
dia interface can be played and controlled via the radio and navigation sys-
tem.
Where this manual refers to external data media, this means multimedia de-
vices containing supported audio files, such as MP3 players, iPods ®
and
USB memories. External data media are displayed as MDI (Media Device In-
terface).
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 29
Note
The rubber mat in the storage compartment of the MEDIA-IN multimedia in-
terface can be removed. 
Information on connecting a data medium
Fig. 40 MEDIA-IN interface for Altea and Leon.
Fig. 41 MEDIA-IN multi-
media interface for Al-
hambra. 

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Connecting and disconnecting an external data medium (MDI) - Alhambra
● Connect the appropriate adapter to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface.
● Connect the external data medium to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
via the adapter.
● 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.
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 inter-
face
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 MEDIA
unit button to open the
Media selection menu.
● Press the MDI function button to start or resume playback from the ex-
ternal data medium.
Further details of the operation of the external data medium (changing
track, selecting tracks and playback modes) are given in the corresponding
chapter of this manual ⇒ page 8.
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 Me-
dia-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: 