2010 Seat Exeo ST audio

Drives
26Requirements for good sound reproduction
It is possible that you may not be able to play CDs which are copy-protected
or CDs containing CD ROM format that do not correspond to the standard for
audio CDs in your player. Only CDs that comply with this standard have the
logo “Compact Disc Digital Audio” printed on the CD.
Please note the following in order to ensure perfect high-quality sound repro-
duction and avoid damage to media drives:•Do not use dirty CDs•Do not use damaged or scratched CDs•Do not use labels•Do not use protective rings•Do not use a CD cover or a stabiliser•Do not use non-circular CDs (shape CDs)•Do not use single CDs (8 cm / 3" in diameter)
Always store unused CDs in a suitable CD case and do not expose them to
direct sunlight.
Cleaning media drives and CDs
Never use a CD player cleaning disc to clean drives.
Clean CDs with a soft lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a straight line from the
centre outwards. If necessary, stubborn stains can be removed with a
commercially available CD cleaner or with isopropyl alcohol. Please never use
petrol, paint thinner or record cleaner, as these can damage the CDs.
Error messages
The following may be the reason for a read error on the display:
Note
•In the case of extreme hot or cold outside temperatures, it is possible that
the playback of a CD will temporarily not function. A thermostat switch is
installed to protect the CDs and the reading laser.•Never remove the cover of the equipment. The equipment has no compo-
nents that can be serviced by the owner.Problem
Solution
CD is dirty.
Clean the CD.
CD is scratched.
Check the CD for scratches.
CD was inserted upside down.
Insert the CD with the printed side
upwards.
Condensation has formed on the CD.
Wait until the equipment is dry.
The drive mechanism is malfunction-
ing.
Contact a Dealer or qualified work-
shop.
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Operating
RADIO, CD/MP3
TEL (telephone)
NAV, INFO
SETUP
iPod interface*General notes
The iPod interface can be used to connect an iPod to your
navigation system and allows you to play audio files directly
over the vehicle's sound system.The iPod interface is located in the vehicle glove box. It is compatible with 3rd
generation or higher iPod
3) devices (made from about 2003 onwards), with
the exception of the iPod Shuffle.
The iPod is controlled using the CD function ⇒page 44.
•The navigation system orders (first numerically and then alphabetically)
the playlists with the tracks stored in the iPod and then assigns them in the
sequence CD 1 to CD 5. For easier playing of these playlists through the
vehicle's sound system, we recommend you create five playlists (e.g. 1.... to
5....) in your iPod.•If you select CD 6, all the tracks on the iPod will be played even if they are
stored in different playlists.
Information stored on the iPod, such as artist, track, album and genre, or the
name of a playlist, does not appear on the navigation system display.Caution
Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence in a vehicle's inte-
rior) can cause damage to the iPod and/or impair its performance.•Please do not leave your iPod in the vehicle in case of extreme tempera-
tures.
Note
Please refer to the iPod operating instructions for important information on
how to use your iPod.Choosing the adapter
The iPod interface is supplied with a choice of adapters for
connecting your iPod.iPods come in different sizes. Therefore, you will need to match the iPod inter-
face ⇒fig. 31 to your iPod using one of the adapters supplied. You will
need two adapters for certain iPod models (touch, 5G (video), classic).
The iPod interface is supplied with the following adapters:
1. Narrow adapters of different heights for inserting into the central slot
below the bay .
3)iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
Fig. 31 iPod interface
with slots for adapters
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30•Never leave your memory stick or MP3 player in the vehicle in case of
extreme temperatures.Note
Please refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for important infor-
mation on how to use your memory stick or MP3 player.Connecting a memory stick / MP3 player
For problem-free operation, use only approved memory sticks
and MP3 players.– Switch on the navigation system.
– Switch the audio source for the navigation system to radio.
–Plug the memory stick into the USB port ⇒fig. 32 (arrow), or – Connect the
MP3 player to a standard USB extension cable and
plug the extension cable into the USB port ⇒.
– Before you remove the memory device, switch the audio source for the navigation system back to radio.
It may take several seconds for the USB port to detect the memory device.
The MP3 player is switched off automatically when you switch off the naviga-
tion system or the ignition. The USB port stores the position of the last track
you were playing. If you do not alter the contents of your memory device, the
music will be continued at the point where you stopped playing.
MP3 players and USB sticks which are not explicitly approved must have
“CERTIFIED USB
TM” or “CERTIFIED HIGH SPEED USB
TM” status.
Caution
•Do not connect a device other than a memory stick or MP3 player to the
U S B p o r t . I t is n o t p o ss i b l e to o p e ra t e h a r d d is cs o r U S B h u b s , e t c . v i a t h e U S B
port.•Do not connect the MP3 player directly to the USB port. This could
damage the device.•Never remove a memory device when the USB port is selected as source
(CD). This could damage your memory device.Note
For up-to-date information on compatible MP3 players and USB sticks, please
ask a SEAT dealer or visit the website.
Fig. 32 USB port in glove
box
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32Aux-in connectionIntroduction
A portable player can be plugged into the AUX-IN connection
via a 3.5 mm jack plug.The Aux-in socket is located in the centre console. It is compatible with port-
able players with a 3.5 mm jack plug. It cannot be guaranteed that all port-
able players will function without any problems.
Caution
•Very high or very low temperatures (a common occurrence in the vehicle
interior) may cause damage to portable players and/or impair their perform-
ance. Please do not leave your portable player in the vehicle in case of
extreme temperatures.•Never store important data on portable players. SEAT is not liable in any
manner for any data or files that may be damaged or lost.Note
Please refer to the operating instructions of your portable player for important
information on its operation.Connecting portable player– Switch on your vehicle navigation system.
– Switch the audio source for the navigation system to radio. – Connect the portable player to
a 3.5 mm jack plug and plug the
extension cable into the Aux-in socket.
– Before you remove the memory device, switch the audio source for the navigation system back to radio.
Start the portable player by switching the audio source to AUX-IN mode
⇒page 45. After the player has been detected successfully, the display will
show External audio source is active .
You can select the audio files using the controls on the portable player. The
volume can be adjusted via the navigation system in your vehicle, the multi-
function steering wheel* and the portable player.
WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the driver, you
bear the responsibility for road safety. Never operate a portable player
while driving - this could result in an accident!
Note
•We recommend setting the output level of the portable player to about
70 percent of maximum. Before adjusting the volume via the navigation
system in your vehicle, you should first use the volume adjuster of the port-
able player.•Using a portable player with the engine switched off will drain the
battery.
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44CD/MP3IntroductionTraffic programme
Audio playback can be interrupted for traffic news announce-
ments.Switching traffic programme on and off:
– Switch the option Traffic programme under Setup Radio
⇒ page 41 or Setup Info ⇒page 112 on or off as desired. The TP
symbol is lit in the status line ⇒page 18 when the traffic
programme is activated.
Cancelling a traffic news announcement:
– Select Cancel on the display or briefly press the knob to suppress
the traffic report being heard at that time. The audio playback will
then be continued.If the traffic programme function is activated, the audio playback will be inter-
rupted for traffic news announcements.
All following traffic announcements will cut in even after cancelling a running
announcement.
Selecting CD/MP3
Press the button to activate the CD functions in the
navigation system.Fig. 49 Display: The CD main menu–Press the ⇒ page 8 function selector button. The CD
main menu or the submenu last used will appear in the display.
– Starting from any one of the CD menus, press the CD control button for Source ⇒ page 45.
– Select CD .
– Press one of the control buttons ⇒page 10 ( to ⇒fig. 49 )
to move to the appropriate submenus.
CD/MP3CD/MP3
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Operating
RADIO, CD/MP3
TEL (telephone)
NAV, INFO
SETUP
The CD Menu has the following options:
The SETUP CD function has the following submenus:
Note
If your vehicle has the corresponding equipment, you can select CD tracks on
the instrument panel display
⇒page 47 using the multi-function steering
wheel*.Control button: SourceSelecting an audio source– Starting from any one of the CD menus, press the control button for Source .
– Use the rotary pushbutton to select the desired device.Depending on vehicle equipment, the following options are available:•CD•AUX*
Various submenus are available, depending on the equipment selected.Note
•Sound settings can be adjusted individually for each piece of equipment
⇒ page 53.•The audio source selected is shown in the title line of the display.
Control button
functions ⇒page 44,
fig. 49
CD submenus
Changer *
CD 1 to CD 6 (CD changer)
CD (internal CD drive)
Sound ⇒ page 53
Balance
Fader
Treble
Bass
GALA*
Volume settings
CD Control
Rewind
Forward
Next
Previous
Display tracks
Name CD
a)
Shuffle
Info (name)
b)
a)Valid for audio CDs.b)Valid for MP3 CDs.
Setup CD submenus
Press the
button while in
CD mode ⇒page 52.
Display track (MP3)
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Operating
RADIO, CD/MP3
TEL (telephone)
NAV, INFO
SETUP
Starting a CD from the dash panel displaySelecting CD track (CD player activated):
– Press the button on the multi-function steering wheel
⇒page 14 until TR appears at the top of the dash panel display.
– Scroll and press the left thumbwheel on the multi-function steering wheel to select the CD track.
Selecting CD track (CD player deactivated):
– Press the function selector button.
– Press the button on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒page 14 until TR appears at the top of the dash panel display.
– Scroll and press the left thumbwheel on the multi-function steering wheel to select the CD track.
Start fast forward:
– Keep the left thumbwheel on the multi-function steering wheel ⇒page 14 pressed down.
CD changerSelect folder from USB or iPodFig. 51 CD: Selecting folder from USB or iPodThe USB or iPod functions as a CD changer. Only the first five folders
stored on the device are displayed, irrespective of the total number
stored. These are named as CD 1 - CD 5. The sixth folder, CD 6,
displays all the audio tracks stored on the device
– Starting from any one of the CD menus, press the control button
for Changer .
– Select the folder (CD 1 - CD 6) required. The tracks stored in the folder will be listed.
– Select the audio track required using the central control switch.The name of the selected folder is displayed on the upper line of the screen
(CD 1 - CD 6).
If a CD is inser ted into the CD drive ⇒page 24, that CD can be selected in CD
position.
MODECD/MP3MODE
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Operating
RADIO, CD/MP3
TEL (telephone)
NAV, INFO
SETUP
SCAN function for CD tracksFig. 54 CD: Scanning a track–Press the Manual control button in the CD menu.
– Select the option to scan all the tracks on the CD ( SCAN button)
by turning and pressing the rotary pushbutton. CD Scan now
appears at the top of the display.Pressing the control knob activates automatic track scan. Each track on the
CD will be played for a few seconds.
When the button is pressed again, scanning stops and the track currently
being played will continue to play.
Naming an audio CDFig. 55 CD: Name a CD–Press the Manual control button in the CD menu.
– By rotating and pressing the rotary pushbutton, select Name
⇒ fig. 55
4).
– Select CD name.
– Enter the name required using the alphanumeric keyboard.
Note
•The system stores the name assigned to a CD in its memory, even if the
CD is ejected and then re-inserted in another position in the CD changer.•Names can only be assigned to audio CDs (maximum 50) but not to all
their tracks.•The names of the CDs in the changer are recognised when they are played
for a few seconds.4)Valid for audio CDs.
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