audio Seat Leon SC 2013 SOUND SYSTEM 2.0

25Audio modeFunction button: media sourceBT-AUDIO: Bluetooth® audio source connected ⇒ page 28.When a media source that has already been played is selected again, play-back is resumed from the point that was last played (except: external audiosources ⇒ page 28).
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Track information display
Fig. 17
Track information of a currently playing MP3 CD.
When an audio CD without CD text is playing, only TRACK and the track num-ber, corresponding to the playing order on the data medium, are displayedin the centre line of the screen.
When playing audio files containing additional track information (CD text, ID3 tag with MP3 files), various types of track information can be dis-played.
Changing the display of track information
The type of track information selected is displayed on the left in the top lineof the screen (in Fig. 17: TITLE).
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Briefly press the INFO function button to change the type of track infor-mation displayed.
Display: Track information (title)TITLE: Track name (title).ARTIST: Artist.ALBUM: Album title.FILE: File name (audio data CDs only).FOLDER: Folder name (audio data CDs only).PLAYLIST: Playlist name (audio data CDs only).No display: Storage location corresponding to playing order ⇒ page 22.
If the selected track information is too long for the centre line of the screen,the SCROLL function button also appears ⇒ Fig. 17.
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When you briefly press the SCROLL function button, the displayed trackinformation (title) scrolls across the screen.
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Changing track manually
Fig. 18
Display of the storage location when changing track in MP3 mode.
Start Media mode.
You can browse through the tracks of the CD that is currently playing.
Refer to the information on the playing order of audio data CDs ⇒ page 22.

26Audio modeBrowsing tracks
Press the  ... / TRACK  ⇒ Fig. 1 rocker switch to the left or right.
ActioneffectBriefly pressing to the left.Goes to the start of the current track.Briefly pressing to the right.Next track.Briefly pressing twice in quick suc-cession to the left.Goes to the start of the previous track.Pressing and holding to the left.Fast reverse.Pressing and holding to the right.Fast forward.
You can also change track by turning the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 1
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Changing folder in audio data CD mode
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Press the  FOLDER  or  ... / FLDR  ⇒ Fig. 1
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rocker switch to the rightor left to switch to the first track of the next or previous folder respectively.
After changing folder or track, the storage location corresponding to theplaying order of the audio data CD is briefly displayed (in Fig. 18: folder  1and track number  5). After roughly 5 seconds, the selected track informa-tion is displayed again.
Playing playlists
Playlists on data media do not play automatically.
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Press the PLAYLIST function button to start playing the playlists on datamedia.
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Press the  FOLDER  or  ... / FLDR  rocker switch to the right or left toswitch to the first track of the next or previous playlist respectively.
The scan function (SCAN) and random playback (MIX) are only available forthe playlist you are listening to ⇒ page 26.
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Press the PLAYLIST function button again to stop playing the playlists.
Note●Selecting tracks and CDs from an external CD changer ⇒ page 34.●
Selecting tracks and CDs via MEDIA-IN multimedia interface⇒ page 30.
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Changing playback mode (SCAN, MIX, REPEAT)
Fig. 19
MEDIA main menu: random play from the active folder (MIX FLDR).
Refer to the information on the playing order of files and folders ⇒ page 22.
Selecting play modes
The play modes that can be selected for the active data medium are shownas function buttons on the bottom line of the screen.
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Press a function button to start the corresponding playback mode. Thefunction button is underlined.
SCAN Scan function: All the tracks play once for approx. 10 seconds. Thescan function starts with the next track and ends automatically when alltracks of the current audio source have been scanned.
MIX Random playback: The tracks play in random order.

27Audio modeREPEAT Repeat function: Playback is repeated once all the tracks have beenplayed once. In data media with compressed audio files (MP3 and WMA),only folders can be repeated, not the full content of the media.
The repeat (Repeat) and random playback (Mix) functions remain active forthe corresponding media source until they are closed for that source.
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Press the SCAN, MIX or RPT... function button again to stop the currentplayback mode at the track currently playing.
The scan function can also be started and stopped by pressing the settingbutton ⇒ Fig. 1
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Limiting the playback mode to the folders, playlists or tracks
Depending on the audio source that is being played, playback can be limi-ted to the files, folders or playlists by pressing the playback mode functionbutton several times. The display of the function button changes according-ly (for example in Fig. 19: MIX FLDR).
Display on the function button: effect... CD or ... ALL: All the tracks on the active data medium are played in theselected playback mode.... FLD: Only the tracks in the active folder are played in the selected play-back mode.... PLS: Only the tracks of the active playlists are played in the selectedplayback mode. Playing playlists ⇒ page 26.... TRACK: Repeats the track (title) that is playing (only with REPEAT).
Displays on the function buttons may vary with equipment model.
Compatibility with all encoding/recording software, recording devices andrecording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB devices canmake noise, interrupt playback or not playback at all.
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28Audio modeExternal audio sources (AUX and audio
Bluetooth®)
Introduction
The external audio sources described here can only be played over the vehi-cle speakers, but cannot be controlled via the radio system.
Additional information and warnings:
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Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
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Unit overview ⇒ page 6
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Media mode ⇒ page 21
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System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 38
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Please read and observe the manufacturer's manual for the external audiosource.
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External audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia
socket
Depending on the version of the vehicle, the multimedia socket AUX-IN maybe in a different location. Please refer to the vehicle Instruction Manual tolocate the position of the socket.
The AUX-IN multimedia socket can only be used with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
The external audio source connected is indicated by the AUX function but-ton in the Media selection menu.
If the function button AUX is not displayed, AUX must be activated in theSETUP menu ⇒ page 38.
Connecting an external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket
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Connect the external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket.
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Lower the basic volume of the radio ⇒ page 8.
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Start playback on the external audio source.
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Open the Media selection menu and select the AUX function button⇒ page 24.
The output volume of a connected external audio source should be adjustedto the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 39.
Vehicles with AUX-IN multimedia socket and MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
In vehicles also equipped with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface theMEDIA-IN function button is displayed instead of the AUX function button⇒ page 30.
An external audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia socket canonly be played when no external data medium is connected to the MEDIA-INmultimedia interface.
The audio source of the devices connected in the MEDIA-IN device (USB asAUX-IN) takes priority over those connected in the RSE. Where both optionsare available, make sure that there is nothing connected in the MEDIA-IN*connections when you wish to listen to the audio source of the RSE(⇒ Booklet Rear Seat Entertainment) in the car.
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●When playback on the external audio source is stopped or the plug isdisconnected from the AUX-IN multimedia socket, the radio-navigation sys-tem remains in the AUX menu.
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Interference may be heard if the external audio source is powered fromthe vehicle’s 12-volt socket.
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29Audio modePlayback of external media connected by Bluetooth®
Bluetooth Audio mode is only available if the vehicle is equipped with a fac-tory-fitted mobile phone preparation that supports this function. Please re-fer to the relevant operating manual supplied with the vehicle for informa-tion on operating the mobile phone preparation ⇒ Booklet Mobile phonepreparation.
The external media player (e.g. a mobile phone) must be compatible withthe Bluetooth® A2DP or AVRCP profiles.
In Bluetooth audio mode, audio files from a media player that is connectedvia Bluetooth® can be played over the vehicle speakers.
Bluetooth Audio mode is indicated by BT-AUDIO or BLUETOOTH-AUDIO on thedisplay.
Starting Bluetooth® audio transfer
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You will have to pair and connect the external media player with theBluetooth interface of the mobile phone preparation as described in the in-structions ⇒ Booklet Mobile phone preparation.
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Lower the basic volume of the radio ⇒ page 8.
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Start playback in the external media player.
Starting playback over the vehicle loudspeakers
After starting, the procedure to transfer audio files depends on whether theBLUETOOTH-AUDIO option is ON or OFF in the SETUP menu ⇒ page 38.
SETUP: BLUETOOTH-AUDIO OFF (default):
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After starting the Bluetooth audio transfer, a query is displayed to playBluetooth audio.
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Confirm the query.
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Bluetooth audio will start to play and the SETUP menu now displaysBLUETOOTH-AUDIO ON.
SETUP: BLUETOOTH-AUDIO ON:
●After starting the Bluetooth audio transfer, you must change manually toBLUETOOTH-AUDIO ⇒ page 24.
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●Do not connect an external media player at the same time to play musicvia Bluetooth and via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface as this could causeplayback limitations.
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When the external media has finished playing, the radio system remainsin the BLUETOOTH-AUDIO menu.
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Always switch off the warning and service tones on a connected Blue-tooth audio source, e.g. key tones on a mobile telephone, to prevent inter-ference noise and malfunctions.
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30Audio modeMEDIA-IN multimedia interface
Introduction
Depending on the version of the vehicle, the MEDIA-IN multimedia interfacemay be in a different location. Please refer to the vehicle Instruction Manualto locate the position of the socket.
The supported file formats listed below are collectively referred to as “audiofiles”.
Audio files on an external data medium connected to the MEDIA-IN multime-dia interface can be played and controlled via the radio system.
Where this manual refers to external data media, this means USB mass stor-age devices containing supported audio files, such as MP3 players, iPods™and USB sticks. External data media are displayed as MDI (Media Device In-terface) on the radio system.
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface supplies the usual USB voltage of ap-proximately 5 volts.
Additional information and warnings:
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Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
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Unit overview ⇒ page 6
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Media mode ⇒ page 21
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System and function settings (SETUP) ⇒ page 38
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Instructions for connecting data media
Adapter for connecting a data medium
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 isrequired (SEAT brand), depending on the vehicle.
The type of adaptor needed depends on the vehicle model and is not sup-plied. These adapters can be purchased from a SEAT dealership.
Data medium requirements
Compatible data mediaFiles and formats supported by the ra-dio systemData media compliant with theUSB 2.0 specification.Data media with the FAT16 (<2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB) file sys-tem.iPod™ and iPhone™ of variousgenerationsa).MTP players with the “PlaysFor-Sure” or “ReadyForVista” logo.
– Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG-Vor-bis and AAC format.– Playlists in PLS, B4S, ASX and WPLformat.
Please read and observe the operating manual for the external data medi-um.
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iPod™ and iPhone™ are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface and AUX-IN multimedia socket
The MEDIA-IN multimedia interface is often installed in combination with anAUX-IN multimedia socket ⇒ page 28.
Notes and restrictions
Only audio files readable through the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface will bedisplayed, played and managed in the radio system.
In the case of MTP players, it may take a few minutes before the device isready for playback – depending on the battery status and the quantity ofdata.

31Audio mode●When playing large capacity hard discs with several files and a complexdata structure (several folders and subfolders, non-playable files, etc.) itmay take some time to read the audio files. The reaction time may also beinfluenced by the connected device.
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WMA (Windows Media Audio) audio files can only be played if they arenot protected by authors' rights with the DRM (Digital Rights Management)system.
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Generally, files with anti-copy protection cannot be played (e.g. M4P).
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It is not possible to play files in 3GP format or “WMA lossless” files.Check there are no MP3 files stored in the playlist. A playlist only defines acertain order of play. If a playlist cannot be played, check that the “relativepaths” are correct, i.e. that the MP3 files on the data medium are actuallystored at the locations referenced by the playlist.
If an external data medium is divided into several partitions, only the firstpartition with compatible audio files will be played.
Please refer to further limitations and notes on the requirements placed onmedia sources ⇒ page 21.
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.
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The connection of USB devices is sensitive to interference from mo-bile telephones. Mobile telephones should not be left next to the USBwhen this is connected, to prevent distortion.
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The connected audio devices must be protected from possible me-chanical damage and other kind of wear.
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Objects which are not secured in the vehicle compartment may inter-fere with driving and could result in serious injury.
WARNING (Continued)●The external data device should never be left on the dash panel. Asharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the compartment and in-jure the vehicle passengers.
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The external data device should never be mounted in the vicinity ofthe airbag. If an airbag is activated it can project the device towards thecompartment and injure the vehicle passengers.
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The external data device must not be held in hand or on the legswhile driving. A sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the com-partment and injure the vehicle passengers.
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Place the external data device cables so that they are not in the waywhile driving.
CAUTION
Make sure that the adapter lead is not pinched or severely bent. This candamage the adapter lead and cause functional faults.
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Some vehicles with the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface mounted on the cen-tre armrest are also equipped with an additional compartment. The rubberinsert of this compartment can be removed in order to extract small objectswhich may have fallen inside.
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●Do not connect an external media player to the radio-navigation systemvia Bluetooth and via the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at the same time,as this could lead to limitations in playback.
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The use of memory card adapters or USB hubs can cause problems inreading files.
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32Audio modeConnection and useFig. 20
MEDIA-IN mode: MDI is displayed in the top line of the screen.
Fig. 21
MEDIA-IN mode: searching the folder structure of an MDI source.
Before connecting or playing an external data medium, turn down the basevolume on the radio system ⇒ page 9.
Connecting and disconnecting an external data medium
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According to the MEDIA-IN connection type, connect an adapter suitablefor the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface ⇒ page 30.
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Connect the external data medium to the MEDIA-IN multimedia inter-face.
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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 mediummay be disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface at any timewithout data loss.
If the selected media source is disconnected from the MEDIA-IN multimediainterface 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.
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Display the Media selection menu and select the MEDIA-IN function but-ton ⇒ page 24.
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Playback from the external data medium will start ⇒ Fig. 20.
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When you press the BROWSE function button, the function buttons forsearching the folder structure appear on the screen ⇒ Fig. 21.
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You can browse folders or playlists with the function buttons TOP (high-est level), UP (one higher) and OPEN (open folder). The selected folder levelis displayed in the top line of the screen ⇒ Fig. 21.
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You can switch between folders and playlists on the same level usingthe  FOLDER  or  ... / FLDR  ⇒ Fig. 1
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rocker switch.
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To browse through the tracks within a folder or a playlist, turn the settingknob and to play the displayed track press the function button PLAY ⇒ Fig. 1
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To change track directly within a folder or playlist press the  ... / TRACK ⇒ Fig. 1 rocker switch to the left or right.
The different play modes (SCAN, MIX, REPEAT) are activated and function asdescribed for Media mode ⇒ page 21.

33Audio modeiPod™ and iPhone™
If there is an iPod™ or iPhone™ connected, the display of specific iPod lists(Playlists, Artists, Albums, etc.) can be selected in the upper selection level.
The iPod selection menu is used as normal.
The music controls on the connected iPod™ or iPhone™ are disabled.
The output volume of a connected iPod™ or iPhone™ should be adjustedto the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 39.
Possible error messages after connecting an external data medium
Error messageCauseProcedureDevice not suppor-tedThe external data car-rier cannot be playedor communication isnot possible with theadapter cable beingused.
Check the adapter cable.Update the software of theMEDIA-IN multimedia inter-face at your SEAT dealership.If possible, update the soft-ware of the external data me-dium.
Device without func-tionCommunication fault.Check the connection andmake sure the external datamedium is working correctly.
Due to the large number of different data media and various iPod™ andiPhone™ generations available, it is not possible to guarantee fault-freeoperation of all functions described here.
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34Audio modeExternal CD changer*
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle model, the external CD changer will be in the pas-senger side glove compartment or in the front centre armrest.
The CD changer can hold six 12 cm standard audio CDs. You do not have toload all the slots in the CD changer.
The CD inserted can be selected and played through the radio system.
Additional information and warnings:
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Safety notes  ⇒ page 4
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Unit overview ⇒ page 6
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Media mode ⇒ page 21
Note●Audio data CDs and audio DVDs cannot be played in the external CDchanger.●
You might not be able to play CDs with copy protection or CD-Rs and CD-RWs, or playback might be restricted.
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CD text cannot be displayed for CDs played from an external CD changer.
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Overview
Fig. 22
External CD changer in the front passenger sidestorage compartment or in the front centre armrest.