Seat Leon 5D 2011 SOUND SYSTEM 2.0

30Audio mode
This operation mode permits any of the following elements to be connec-
ted:
● USB mode: A storage device with USB connection. The connection is di-
rectly 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 con-
nected to the iPod at one end and has USB and audio JACK 1)
connections at
the other end.
● Auxiliary connection mode: A portable audio player device (MP3, Walk-
man, CD, etc...). Connection is through a JACK-JACK audio adapter 1)
⇒  page 26.
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 portable device with audio output is directly controlled from the equip-
ment connected.
Selecting the source connected
See page 21.
Note
● iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
● If you are not in USB/iPod ®
mode (e.g. in FM) when the MEDIA
button is
pressed, the last selected source will start to play (where available).
● Consult the list of compatible iPods with your Authorised Service Centre. Connecting and operating
Fig. 21 MEDIA-IN mode: MDI displayed in the top line of the screen.
Fig. 22 MEDIA-IN mode: searching the folder structure of an MDI source.
Before connecting or playing an external data medium, turn down the base
volume on the radio system ⇒ page 11.

1)
The cable is not supplied.

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Audio mode
Connecting and disconnecting an external data medium
● Connect the appropriate adapter to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
⇒ page 29.
● 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.
If the selected media source is disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia
interface while being played, the radio system will remain in MDI mode. An-
other 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 exter-
nal 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 MEDIA-IN
function but-
ton ⇒ page 21.
● Playback from the external data medium will start ⇒ fig. 21.
● When you press the BROWSE
function button, the function buttons for
searching the folder structure appear on the screen ⇒  fig. 22.
● You can browse folders or playlists with the function buttons TOP
(high-
est level), UP (one higher) and OPEN (open folder). The selected folder level
is displayed in the top line of the screen ⇒ fig. 22.
● You can switch between folders and playlists on the same level using
the 
FOLDER 
rocker switch ⇒ fig. 1 10. ●
To browse through the tracks within a folder or a playlist, turn the setting
knob and to play the displayed track press the PLAY
function button.
● To change track directly within a folder or playlist press the
 SEEK / TRACK 
rocker switch ⇒ fig. 1 12 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
Error mes-
sageCauseHow to proceed
Device not
supportedThe 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 multimedia inter-
face at your Authorised Serv-
ice.
If possible, update the soft-
ware of the external data me-
dium.
Device defec-
tiveCommunication 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. 

32Audio mode
Additional instructions
Additional instructions for the mass storage device (MSD):
●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 in-
cluding the battery charge and the volume of data in the MEDIA-IN multime-
dia 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
influenced 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 1000 en-
tries.
● The use of USB cable extensions and USB hubs may cause operating er-
rors.
● If an external data device is divided into various partitions, only the first
partition with compatible audio files will be played.
● Memory card adapters cannot 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 fur-
ther in this manual.
●
The radio and navigation equipment can be used to play and control au-
dio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from an external data
device.
● Playlists in PLS, B4S, ASX and WPL format are compatible.
● WMA (Windows Media Audio) audio files can only be played if they are
not protected by authors' rights with the DRM (Digital Rights Management)
system.
● Generally, files with anti-copy protection cannot be played (e.g. M4P).
● Files in 3GP format and “WMA lossless” file types cannot 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 da-
ta” 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 me-
chanical damage and other kind of wear.
● We do not hold responsible for any possible damage on the connec-
ted devices.
● The connection of USB devices is sensitive to interference from mo-
bile 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 me-
chanical 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
WARNING (Continued)
● The external data device should never be left on the dash panel. A
sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the compartment and in-
jure 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 com-
partment 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 cen-
tre 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. 

34Settings menus
Settings menus
Sound and system settingsIntroduction
Additional information:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8 
Sound settings (SOUND)
Fig. 23 Sound settings. Changing sound settings
●
Press the SOUND
unit button from any menu.
● Press one of the function buttons at the bottom to open the correspond-
ing settings menu ⇒ fig. 23.
● Turn the setting knob ⇒ fig. 1 10
or briefly press one of the rocker
switches 11 or 13 to the right or left to alter the current setting.
Overview of sound settings
Function buttonSettings menuTREBLETrebleMIDDLEMid-rangeBASSBassBALANCEVolume distribution between right and leftFADERVolume distribution between front and rearCANCELCloses the menu.
Changes are applied automatically.

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Settings menus
SETUP menu (system settings)
Fig. 24 SETUP menu: defining station selection using arrow buttons. Displaying settings menus and changing settings
● Press the MENU
unit button in Radio or Media mode.
● Press the SETUP function button to open the SETUP menu ⇒ fig. 24. ●
Pressing one of the function buttons displays the corresponding set-
tings menu .
● Press the function button 
or  to display other
setting menus.
● Turn the setting knob ⇒ fig. 1 10 to change the displayed setting.
● Press the MENU 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 specifi-
cation and the connected devices.
Function buttonResultSK MODE SEEK MODE : Define the range of stations for the arrow buttons  and  in Radio mode.

ALL STATIONS
The 
SEEK / TRACK  rocker switch allows you to browse through all available stations ⇒ page 13.
(Display: ... to the left and right of the selected station ⇒ fig. 4).
PRESETThe 
SEEK / TRACK  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 ⇒ fig. 5).
RDSa)
RDS: It is possible to switch off RDS-dependent services for travel in areas where RDS is not used
ONRDS is switched on ⇒ page 12.OFFRDS is switched off.
ALT-FREQ and RDS REG are no longer available in the SETUP menu.ALT-FREQb)
ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY : Define the setting for automatic station tracking.

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.
RDS REG is no longer available in the SETUP menu. 

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Function buttonResultRDS REGb)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
service. Only when the reception becomes too weak, will the radio accept frequencies of another broadcasting sta-
tion.
RADIOTEXT: 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 AUX SOURCE: AUX-IN multimedia socket enabled ON or disabled OFF ⇒ page 26.
AUX-LVLAUX/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.
BT-AUDIOBLUETOOTH AUDIO: Activate or deactivate ⇒ page 26.ON-VOLON VOLUME LIMIT: Regulate the maximum switch on volume.GALAGALA: Set the speed-dependent volume adjustment ⇒ page 36.DISPLAYDISPLAY LIGHT: Set the brightness of the display when the dipped beam headlights are switched on.
PDCPDC 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.
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 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 distor-
ted, 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. 

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Settings menus
If a low value is set, the volume rises only slightly as the speed of the vehi-
cle 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 FRE-
QUENCY ON and RDS REGIONAL AUTO. 

38Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Abbreviations
AbbreviationMeaningAMAmplitude modulation (medium wave, MW).AUX-INAUX IN multimedia socket (auxiliary input).EONSupports other networks (Enhanced Other Networks).FMFrequency modulation (very high frequency, VHF).MDIExternal data medium (Media Device Interface, e.g. iPod ®
).RDSRadio data system.TPTraffic Programme.UHVInterface for the connection of the mobile phone.

Index
A
Adjusting the output volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ALT-FREQALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 AUX-IN multimedia socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
External audio source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ON or OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AUX-IN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AUX-LVL (AUX VOL LEVEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
B
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Base volume Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
BT-Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
C
CD-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CD ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CD mode See: MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 CD ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CHECK CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
D
DISPLAY LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
E
Energy management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
External audio source AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
External data medium (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Input volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface . . . . . . . . . . 29
MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Output volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
External audio sources Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
External data medium See: MDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F
Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Fast forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Function buttons (soft keys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 G
GALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
H Hard keys see: Unit buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
I
Ignition off Switch-off delay (timeout) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Interference mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
iPhone See: iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
iPod operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
L
LOW BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
M
Main menu MEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Index