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Audio mode
MEDIA-IN multimedia interface*
Introduction
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 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 5
volts.
Additional information:
● Safety notes ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● Media mode ⇒ page 18
● Settings menus ⇒ page 34 MEDIA-IN connection*
Fig. 19 MEDIA-IN con-
nection in Altea, Altea XL
and Altea Freetrack
Fig. 20 MEDIA-IN con-
nection in Leon.
The MEDIA-IN interface offers the user a USB connector and an AUX connec-
tor.
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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.
