
Index
36UUSB* function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Using your CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7WWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
What are MP3 files?  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
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Contents
2ContentsGeneral information
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Introduction
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Remember
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Important information concerning the 
handling of your radio equipment
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Soft-Clipping Function
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Protection against overloading
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Important notes for radio reception
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Using your CD player
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Tips when handling CDs
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Important for care
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Tips for handling your CD-ROM
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We recommend
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Brief instructions
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General overview
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Settings
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AUDIO Menu
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Sound setting memory
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MENU function
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Possible functions in the Menu
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Switching loudness function (LD function)
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Radio mode
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Search functions
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Selecting wavelength and memory bank
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Selecting pretuned stations
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Storing pretuned stations
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Storing all pretuned stations of one waveband 
(auto-store function)
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Switching to traffic reports (TP function)*
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CD mode
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CD mode
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Selecting CD mode
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Selecting CD tracks
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Searching through individual tracks
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Random play function
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PAUSE Function
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INFO function
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MP3 mode
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What are MP3 files?
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Accepted recording formats
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Information from the ID3 data field
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Structure of folders and files
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AUX* Mode
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AUX-IN* connection
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AUX-IN* connection
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AUX-IN* Operation
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Auxiliary input volume
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MEDIA-IN* mode
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MEDIA-IN* connection
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MEDIA-IN* connection
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USB/iPod® from Apple*
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Selecting tracks from the USB/iPod®
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Searching through individual tracks
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Random play function
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PAUSE Function
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INFO Function
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Important information concerning 
the CD reader
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Precautionary measures for the use of laser 
equipment
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Tips for CD mode
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Tips on cleaning CDs
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Settings
14“vol-on 12” Volume limited to 12 (for example).
The volume is only limited when the car radio is switched on and the setting 
in the selection was higher when it was turned off.
Speed-dependent volume adjustment control (scv)
The SCV will automatically adjust the volume to suit the speed of the vehicle.
Setting range: Off, 1.........7
“scv off” scv off, this means the volume does not increase automatically.
Additional functions in FM mode
Connection/disconnection alternative frequencies (rds-af)
“rds-af-on” This enables the radio to change frequency automatically in order 
to keep broadcasting the station to which you have tuned in.
“rds-af-off” This prevents the radio from automatically changing frequency.
For further details on when to activate/deactivate this function, please see 
“Important notes for radio reception”
Automatic change of regional programme (rds-reg)
When the car radio rece ives various regional stations in RDS mode, it may 
switch between different regional programmes.
“reg on” This changes to regional programming.
“reg off” Does not change to other regional programme.
Station search mode (seek)
Select the station search mode by pressing buttons   and  and the “thum-
bwheel” on the steering column.
“programme id” The search is performed in ascending or descending order  within a specific group of stations. For example: RNE 1, RNE-CLAS, RNE 3, 
RADIO 4. On completion of one group, the  radio searches for the stations 
in the next group.
2)
“frequency” The search is made up or down within the frequency range.
Selection of programmes of a certain type (pty)
This allows you to select the type of programme desired, where the stations 
offer the PTY service in the FM ranges.
If the user decides to listen to the selected station, the search is stopped and 
the details of the station are displayed.
To search for the next station, press the search buttons 
 ‚ b
 within 30 
seconds.
If no station is found with the selected programme type, the PTY function is 
deactivated and the radio returns to the last selected station.
Sorts of programme:
“info”: news, current affairs, weather and financial news.
“sport”: sports.
“culture”: education, drama, culture, science, social information, religion  and documentaries.
“music”: pop, rock, jazz, country, folk and light music.
“other”: children's programmes, travel, entertainment and miscellaneous.
Additional functions in AUX and iPod mode
Volume adjustment in auxiliary input
This allows the volume between the internal audio sources and the external 
device connected to be adjusted.
“Level I” small increase
“Level II” medium increase
“Level III” large increase
This adjustment serves no purpose in USB mode, as it only affects the modes 
where the audio signal enters via the jack connector. (See chapters “AUX 
mode” and “USB/iPod mode”).
2)The search is not made in alphabetical order.
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AUX* Mode
26AUX-IN* connectionFor models IBIZA, IBIZA SC.AUX-IN* OperationOnly where the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary input. 
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle, there are two 
types of connection.AUX-IN* connection
A JACK
3) audio adaptor is required
Connect the portable audio player (MP3, Walkman, CD, etc. ) to the AUX-IN 
connector, ensuring that the jack fits perfectly. The handling of folders, 
songs, etc. is done from the connected device. To listen to the audio from the portable device, press the MEDIA key on the 
radio.
The USB connection takes priority over AUX-IN inputs. A device connected to 
the AUX-IN input can only be heard when there is no other device connected 
to the USB port 
 Ÿpage 27.
The audio source of the devices connected in the MEDIA-IN device   Ÿpage 27 
(USB as AUX-IN) takes priority over those connected in the RSE. Where both 
options are 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 
in the car. See Rear Seat Entertainment manual).
Note
Keep in mind that if you change temporarily to a different source without stop-
ping the play on the portable device, when you go back to the auxiliary source 
using the menu displayed with the   button, it will not continue to play 
at the point where you left off.Auxiliary input volumeThis volume is independent of the car radio volume and is used to adjust the 
difference in volume between the different external and internal Audio 
sources.
Depending on the connection type of the auxiliary input, the volume can be 
adjusted using button     or option “aux vol” in the menu. Three 
different amplification levels can be selected by turning button  .
This adjustment serves no purpose in USB mode as it only affects the modes 
where the audio signal enters via the Jack connector.
3)The cable is not supplied.
Fig. 9  AUX-IN connection 
in Ibiza- Ibiza SC models.
MEDIA
ABAUVOL
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MEDIA-IN* mode
28MEDIA-IN* connectionFor models IBIZA-IBIZA SC.USB/iPod® from Apple* The MEDIA-IN interface offers the user a USB connector and an AUX 
connector.
This operation mode permits any of the following elements to be connected:•USB mode: A storage device with USB connection. The connection is 
directly 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  connected to the iPod at one end and has USB and audio JACK
4) connections 
at the other end.
•Auxiliary connection mode: A portable audio player device (MP3, 
Walkman, CD, etc...). Connection is through a JACK-JACK audio
adapter
4) Ÿ page 25.
Insert a device in the MEDIA-IN* connections
Insert the necessary connectors in the USB/iPod®/ auxiliary 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 equipment 
connected.
Selecting the source connected
•Briefly press the button   to go to the last used source and a second 
time to access the media selection menu.•Turn button   to select the required option.•Press button   to confirm the selection.Note
•iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.•If you are not in USB/iPod® mode (e.g. in FM) when the   button is 
pressed, the last selected mode will start to play (where available).•Consult the list of compatible iPods to your Authorised Service Centre.
Fig. 12  MEDIA-IN connec-
tion for IBIZA- IBIZA SC.
4)The cable is not supplied.
MEDIA
ACAC
MEDIA
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