2011 Seat Leon 5D CD player

6Introduction
Introduction
Before using the unit for the first time
Before using the unit for the first time, carry out the following steps. This
will enable you to use the unit safely and make full use of the functions it
provides:
Observe the basic safety notes .
Familiarise yourself with the unit overview.⇒ page 8
Use suitable data media for Media mode.⇒ page 18
Safety notes
WARNING
Using the radio system while the vehicle is in motion can distract you
from the road and lead to accidents.
● Observe legal requirements.
● Always drive carefully and responsibly.
● Select volume settings that allow you to easily hear signals from out-
side the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly se-
cured could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or brak-
ing manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
● While the vehicle is in motion, always secure external devices proper-
ly outside the airbag deployment zones.
WARNING
Connecting leads for external devices may obstruct the driver.
● Arrange the connecting leads so that they do not obstruct the driver.
WARNING
The volume level may suddenly change when you switch audio source or
connect a new audio source.
● Reduce the base volume before switching audio source or connecting
a new audio source ⇒ page 11.
WARNING
Opening a CD/DVD player's housing can lead to injuries from invisible la-
ser radiation.
● Have CD/DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop. 

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Introduction
CAUTION
● When inserting and removing CDs, always hold them at right angles to
the front of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the drive may
lead to scratching ⇒  page 20.
● Inserting a second CD while a CD is already inserted or being ejected
may damage the CD player. Always wait until the CD has been ejected!CAUTION
Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data media
can damage the CD player.
● Only clean 12-cm standard CDs should be used!
– Do not stick stickers or other items to the CDs. Stickers may peel off
and damage the drive.
– Do not insert 8-cm single CDs or non-round CDs (shaped CDs).
– Do not insert DVD-Plus discs, Dual Discs or Flip Discs, as these are
thicker than normal CDs. 

18Audio mode
Media mode
Introduction
Media sources are audio sources containing audio files on various different
data media (e.g. CD, external MP3 player). These audio files can be played
by the radio system from its corresponding players or audio input sockets
(internal CD player , external CD changer, AUX-IN multimedia socket).
Additional information:
● Safety notes  ⇒ page 6
● Unit overview ⇒ page 8
● External audio sources (AUX, MDI) ⇒ page 26
● MEDIA-IN multimedia interface ⇒ page 29
● Settings menus ⇒ page 34 
Media source and audio file requirements
Factory-fitted CD players conform to safety class 1 according to
DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/ VDE 0837.
The unit only accepts 12-cm standard CDs.
The supported file formats listed are collectively referred to below as audio
files. A CD containing audio files of these types is referred to as an audio
data CD.
Media sourceRequirements for playing in the unit Audio CDs with CD
Digital Audio logo.CD Digital Audio specification.
 CD, CD-ROM, CD-R,
CD-RW with audio data
of up to 700 MB (mega-
bytes) in accordance
with ISO 9660 or Joliet
file system.MP3 files (.mp3) with bit rates of between
48 and 320 kbit/s or with variable bit rate.
WMA files (.wma) up to 9.0 without copy protec-
tion.
File names not longer than 64 characters.
Folder structures with a maximum of ten levels.
Max. 120 folders and max. 500 files on a data
medium.
Playlists in the formats PLS, M3U and WPL.
Playlists no larger than 20 KB and containing no
more than 250 links.
Max. 32 playlists on a data medium.
 Playing audio files via
Bluetooth ®a)
.The external audio source must be compatible
with the Bluetooth A2DP profile and paired with
the factory-fitted UHV mobile phone preparation.
AUX. External audio
source.3.5 mm jack plug for audio output can be con-
nected ⇒ fig. 1 10.MDI. External data me-
dium.Compatible with MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
⇒ page 29.
a) Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Restrictions and notes
Contamination, exposure to high temperatures and mechanical damage
may render a data medium unusable. Observe the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Variations in the quality of data media produced by different manufacturers
may lead to problems during playback.
Observe copyright laws!
CDs recorded in UDF or Direct CD format cannot be played. Under Windows
Vista ®
ensure that the correct format is selected. 

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Audio mode
AUX-IN* connection
A JACK 1)
audio adaptor is required.
Connect the portable audio player (MP3, Walkman, CD, etc. ) to the AUX-IN
connector, ensuring that the jack fits perfectly. Folders, tracks... are man-
aged from the connected device.
To listen to the audio from the portable device, press the MEDIA button 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 ⇒ page 29.
The audio source of the devices connected in the MEDIA-IN device
⇒ page 29 (USB as AUX-IN) takes priority over those connected in the RSE. Where both options are available, make sure that there is nothing connec-
ted 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
stopping the playback on the portable device, when you go back to the aux-
iliary source using the menu displayed with the MEDIA
button, it will not
continue to play at the point where you left it. 
External audio source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia
socket
The AUX-IN multimedia socket can only be used with a 3.5 mm jack plug. An external audio source connected to the socket is indicated by
AUX in the
Media selection menu .
If AUX is not displayed, AUX must be activated in the SETUP menu
⇒ page 35.
Connecting an external audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket
● Connect the audio source to the AUX-IN multimedia socket.
● Start playback on the external audio source.
● Open the Media selection menu and select the AUX
function button
⇒ page 21.
The output volume of a connected external audio source should be adjusted
to the volume of the other audio sources ⇒ page 36.
Information on operating an external audio source connected to the AUX-IN
multimedia socket
MeaningResultSelection of another audio source
on the radio system.The external audio source continues
to run in the background.
Stopping playback on the external
audio source or disconnecting the
plug from the AUX-IN multimedia
socket.The radio system remains in the AUX
menu.
Vehicles with MEDIA-IN multimedia interface
See page 29.
Note
Interference noise may be heard if the external audio source is powered
from the vehicle's 12-volt socket. 
1)
The cable is not supplied.

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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. 

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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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. 

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