2016 Seat Leon 5D infotainment

Audio and Media Mode
Audio and Media Mode
R a
dio Mode
RADIO m
ain menuFig. 9
RADIO main menu Fig. 10
Radio mode: station list (FM). 

›› ›

table on page 2 Press the
MENU infotainment button
››
›
Fig. 1
1 and then select the
Ra
dio context to open
the RADIO main menu ››› Fig. 9.
RADIO main menu function buttons
Function button: function
1To change the group of memory buttons
slide a finger over the memory buttons
from left to right or vice-versa
BANDAllows you to select the frequency band.
STATION
LISTOpens the list of currently receivable ra-
dio stations ››› page 19.
MANUALAllows you to select the frequency man-
ually ››› page 19.
VIEW
Allows you to select the information
shown on the screen ››› page 18. The
function button is only available in DAB
mode.
SETUPOpens the setup menu of the active fre-
quency band (FM, AM or DAB)
››› page 21. 
/ 
Selects the previous or next stored sta-
tion (or available station). Adjustment of
the arrow buttons in the Settings menu
(FM, AM, DAB).
1 to 18Memory buttons
››› page 18.
SCANStops the scan function (only visible
when the function is under way). Possible messages and symbols
Display: Meaning
A
View the frequency or the name of the sta-
tion and, where applicable, the radio text.
The name of the radio station and the radio
text will only be displayed if equipped with
RDS and if it is active
››› page 16.
RDS OffThe RDS radio data service is deactivated.
TPTraffic news is available ››› page 20. 
No stations with traffic news are available.

The radio station is stored on a memory
button.
AF offThe tracking of alternative frequencies is
disabled.
Note
● The avai l

ability of AM and DAB bands de-
pends on the country and/or equipment. In
the event that the AM and DAB bands are not
available, the BAND function button text will
not be shown.
● Bear in mind that being underground, in
tunnel
s, in areas with tall buildings or moun-
tains can interfere with radio signals.
● Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to
the window
s may affect reception on vehicles
with a window aerial. 15

Audio and Media Mode
Digital radio mode (DAB, DAB+ and
audio DMB)* Fig. 12
Display of memory buttons in DAB
mode. Fig. 13
Display of station information in DAB
mode. The DAB radio receiver supports the DAB,
D
AB+ and DMB-Audio br
o
adcasting stand-
ards. In Europe, digital radio is transmitted via
Band III frequenc

ies (174 MHz to 240 MHz)
and the L Band (1452 MHz to 1492 MHz).
The frequencies of the two bands are referred
to as “channels” and each has a channel
name (e.g. 12 A ).
Several available DAB stations are combined
into one channel in an “ensemble”.
Starting Digital radio mode ● From the RADIO main menu pre
ss the BAND function button and select
D
AB .
The D AB r
a
dio station that was last selected
will be played if it can still be received at the
current location.
The selected DAB station is displayed in the
upper bar of the screen; the group of selec-
ted stations is displayed below ››› Fig. 12.
Additional DAB stations (Secondary Service
Components)
Some DAB stations temporarily or perma-
nently offer additional stations , (for example,
for broadcasting sports events).
DAB stations containing additional stations
are identified in the station list by means of
the symbol . Selecting additional stations
From the main screenPress the name of the main
station
Press the memory button of
the main station
From the station listSelect the additional station
from the list
The DAB main menu shows the name of the
ad
dition

al selected station on the right
alongside the abbreviated name of the main
DAB station.
The additional stations cannot be stored.
Automatic station tracking
DAB is currently not available in all areas. In
areas without DAB, 
is displayed in DAB ra-
dio mode.
If reception of the currently selected DAB sta-
tion is lost (e.g. no DAB reception available),
the infotainment system attempts to find the
station and tune to it on the other available
frequency bands. If the station still cannot be
found, the radio will be muted. Automatic
station tracking can be activated in the DAB
settings in the following modes ›››
page 22:
● DAB - DAB station tracking: The ra dio at
-
tempts to tune to the same station on an al-
ternative DAB frequency. Automatic station
tracking only works if both DAB stations
transmit the same station identifier or the »
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Audio and Media ModeFunctions of the memory buttons
Switching be-
tween memory
banks
Move your finger over the screen
from left to right or vice-versa.
OR: Press one of the function buttons
››› Fig. 14 A
The memory buttons are displayed in
three memory banks.
Storing the sta-
tion on the
memory but-
tonsSee: Storing stations
››› page 20.
Storing the sta-
tion logo on the
memory but-
tonsA station logo can be assigned to the
stations stored on the memory but-
tons ››› page 19. Storing station logos
Store automatically (only in FM and DAB
mode)
When a s
t
ation i

s stored the station logo is
automatically assigned.
If there are 2 or more logos in the database,
it gives the option to choose the correct one.
Store manually
The station logos can be imported from a
compatible data medium (for example, mem-
ory card or memories with USB port). ●
Pres
s the function button Setup and then
St ation log
o
s .
● Press the station button where you wish to
s t
or

e the logo of a station.
● Select the source where the logo is stored
(for ex
ample, SD card 1 ). We recommend sav-
in g log
o
s in the memory unit’s root directory.
● Select the station logo.
● Repeat the process to assign other logos;
pres
s the MENU infotainment button
››
› Fig. 1
1 and then select the
RADIO cont
e xt to re-
turn to the RADIO main menu.
● If you wish to change the logo of a memory
button th
at already has one assigned to it, it
must first be deleted from the button in ques-
tion. Note
Not all stations are stored in the database
and theref or

e it is not always possible to as-
sign logos automatically. Select, tune and store stations
Selecting stations
Select stations
with the arrow
buttonsPress either the  function button or
››› Fig. 9.
This will change between available
stations ››› page 21.
Selecting stations
Selecting sta-
tions from the
station list
Press the Station
››› Fig. 9 function
button to open the station list.
Search through the list and press the
required station to select it.
To close the station list, press the BACK function button ››› Fig. 10.
The station list closes automatically
after a period of inactivity.
Manually tuning in a station frequency.
Viewing the fre-
quency dialPress the Manual function button
››› Fig. 9.
Changing the
frequency in
stepsTurn the adjustment knob.
OR: Press the + or – keys on the di-
al that appears on the screen.
Browsing the
frequency band
quickly
Press and hold one of the arrow but-
tons on the left of the multifunction
steering wheel. After releasing the ar-
row button, the unit automatically
tunes to the next available radio sta-
tion.
OR: Place your finger on the slider in
the frequency range and drag it to
move the button.
Hiding the fre-
quency band
Manual frequency selection is also
closed if you select a station with a
memory button. If no operation is
performed, the frequency range will
disappear after a period of inactivity.
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Audio and Media Mode
depending on the case, to the traffic news
s t
ation (E
ON).
The media mode is paused and the volume is
adjusted to the preset level ››› page 84.
The volume of the traffic announcement can
be modified with the volume control . The
adjusted volume setting will be applied to
subsequent announcements.
● Press the Cancel function button to end the
c urr
ent

traffic announcement. The TP function
remains switched on.
● OR: Press the De
activate function button to
end the tr affic
annou
ncement and disconnect
the TP function permanently.
Setup (FM, AM, DAB) FM setup
Sel
ect
the FM

frequency band by pressing
the MENU infotainment button
››
›

Fig. 1 1 and then select the
Ra
dio context.
OR: Press the BAND function button and se-
l ect
the FM

frequency band.
Press the SETUP function button to open the
FM Settings menu.
Function button: function
Sound: Sound settings ››› page 84.
Function button: function
Seek mode: To adjust settings for the buttons with the ar-
rows  and . This setting applies to all frequency
bands (FM, AM and DAB).
Preset list: All stored stations on the selected fre-
quency band can be browsed with the arrow but-
tons.
Station list: All available stations on the selected fre-
quency band can be browsed with the arrow but-
tons.
Scan: Scan function. When the scan function is active,
all available stations on the current frequency band are
played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each
››› page 20. 
Traffic news station (TP): The TP function (traffic news sta-
tion tracking) is active ››› page 20.
Delete presets: To delete all or some of the stored sta-
tions.
Station logos: To manually assign or delete the stored
station logos to and from the memory buttons
››› page 19. 
Radio text: Radio Text is active
››› page 16, Radio text.
Advanced setup: Setup of the RDS (radio data system).
 Auto-save station logosa)
: Logos can be automatical-
ly assigned to the stations stored on the memory
buttons if they are available in the Infotainment sys-
tem. Also see ››› page 19.
Region for station logo: Allows you to select the region
(country) in which the vehicle is located. This opti-
mises the automatic assignment of station logos.
The option also allows the system to select the re-
gion automatically.
Function button: function
 Alternative frequency (AF): The automatic station
tracking by RDS is active. When the checkbox  is
deactivated, automatic station tracking will be dis-
connected. The regional RDS
function button will be
inactive (grey colour).
 Radio data system (RDS)a)
: The Radio Data System
(RDS) is deactivated ››› page 16. If the  checkbox
is deactivated, the traffic news station functions
(TP), Radio Text, station name and programme type
will not be available.
Regional RDS: Setting automatic station tracking by
RDS ››› page 16.
Fixed: The unit only switches to alternative fre-
quencies for the selected station if the same re-
gional service is being broadcast.
Automatic: the unit always switches to the sta-
tion's frequency that currently offers the best
reception. As a result, regional programmes
may be interrupted.
a) This depends on the country and unit in question.
AM Setup
Select the AM frequency band by pressing
the MENU infotainment button
››
›
Fig. 1 1 and then select the
Ra
dio context.
OR: Press the BAND function button and se-
l ect
the AM

frequency band.
Press the SETUP function button to open the
AM Settings menu. »
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Audio and Media ModeFunction button: function
Sound: Sound settings
››› page 84.
Seek mode: To adjust settings for the buttons with the ar-
rows  and . This setting applies to all frequency
bands (FM, AM and DAB).
Preset list: All stored stations on the selected fre-
quency band can be browsed with the arrow but-
tons.
Station list: All available stations on the selected fre-
quency band can be browsed with the arrow but-
tons.
Scan: Scan function. When the scan function is active,
all available stations on the current frequency band are
played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each
››› page 20. 
Traffic news station (TP): The TP function (traffic news sta-
tion tracking) is active ››› page 20.
Delete presets: To delete all or some of the stored sta-
tions.
Station logos: To assign the logos to the stations stored
on the memory buttons ››› page 19. DAB Settings
Sel
ect
the D

AB frequency band by pressing
the MENU infotainment button
››
›
Fig. 1 1 and then select the
Ra
dio context.
OR: Press the BAND function button and se-
l ect
the D

AB frequency band.
Press the SETUP function button to open the
DAB Settings menu.
Function button: function
Sound: Sound settings ››› page 84.
Seek mode: To adjust settings for the buttons with the ar-
rows  and . This setting applies to all frequency
bands (FM, AM and DAB).
Preset list: All stored stations on the selected fre-
quency band can be browsed with the arrow but-
tons.
Station list: All available stations on the selected fre-
quency band can be browsed with the arrow but-
tons.
Scan: Scan function. When the scan function is active,
all available stations on the current frequency band are
played in sequence for approximately 5 seconds each
››› page 20. 
Traffic news station (TP): The TP function (traffic news sta-
tion tracking) is active ››› page 20.
Delete presets: To delete all or some of the stored sta-
tions.
Station logos: To assign the logos to the stations stored
on the memory buttons ››› page 19. 
Radio text: Radio Text is active
››› page 16, Radio text.
Advanced setup: DAB services setup.
 Auto-save station logos: The station logos are auto-
matically assigned when the radio stations are stor-
ed to the memory buttons ››› page 19.
 DAB traffic announcements: DAB traffic announce-
ments are played in the same way as TP traffic an-
nouncements in all operating modes.
Function button: function
 Other DAB alerts: DAB announcements (news,
sport, weather, warnings etc.) will interrupt the cur-
rent DAB radio mode.
 DAB-DAB station tracking: automatic station tracking
within the DAB frequency range is activated.
 DAB-FM Automatic switching: switching to FM fre-
quency band is allowed for automatic station track-
ing.
 Switch to a similar station: this allows service provid-
ers to indicate alternative stations with similar con-
tent. a)
L-Band: L-band is activated (low-range station fre-
quencies for local reception).
a) Only available for the model: “Navi System Plus” 22

Audio and Media Mode
Media mode Intr oduction 

›› ›
table on page 2
“Media sources” are audio sources contain-
ing audio files on various different data stor-
age devices (e.g. CD, memory card, external
MP3 player). These audio files can be played
by the Infotainment system via their corre-
sponding drives or audio input sockets (inter-
nal CD drive, memory card slot, AUX-IN multi-
media socket etc.). Copyright
Audio and v
ideo fi

les on data storage devices
are usually protected by intellectual property
rights, as per the corresponding national and
international laws. Be aware of the current le-
gal provisions! Note
● MPEG-4 HE -AA

C audio coding technology
and patents are licensed from Fraunhofer IIS.
● This product is subject to certain intellectu-
al pr
operty rights and copyrights owned by
the Microsoft Corporation. The use or distri-
bution of this type of technology outside this
product requires a licence from Microsoft or
an authorised Microsoft company. ●
The infot ainment

system only plays undam-
aged compatible audio files; other files are
ignored.
● Consult the list of supported devices on the
SEAT w
ebsite. Requirements for data storage devices and files
Factory-fitted CD and DVD drives conform to
s
af
ety

class 1 according to DIN IEC 76 (CO)
6/ VDE 0837.
The Infotainment system only accepts stand-
ard 12 cm CDs/DVDs and memory cards with these dimensions: 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm
or 1.4 mm.
The suppor
ted file formats listed are collec-
tively referred to below as “audio files”. A CD containing audio files of these types is refer-
red to a
s an “audio data CD”. »
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Audio and Media Mode
MEDIA main menu Fig. 16
MEDIA main menu. Using the MEDIA m
ain menu, diff
er ent media
sources can be selected and played.
● Press the MENU infotainment button
› ›
›

Fig. 1 1 and then select the
Medi
a con-
text to open the MEDIA main menu ››› Fig. 16.
It will continue playing the last media source
selected from the same point.
The media source being played is indicated
on the dropdown list when pressing the SOURCE function button
››
›
Fig. 16.
If there is no available media source, the ME-
DIA main menu is displayed. MEDIA main menu function buttons
Function button: function
SOURCE
Indicates the media source being played.
Press to select another media source
››› page 28.
JUKEBOXa)
: Internal hard drive (SSD)
››› page 35.
CD/DVDb)
: Internal CD and DVD drive
››› page 32.
SD CARD 1, SD CARD 2: SD memory card
››› page 32.
USB 1, USB 2: External data storage de-
vice connected to the USB port ››› page 33.
AUX: External audio source connected to
the AUX-IN multimedia socket
››› page 34.
BT AUDIO: Bluetooth ®
audio ››› page 34.
WLANa)
: External audio source connected
by WLAN ››› page 37
SELEC-
TIONOpens the track list ››› page 30. 
/ Changes track in Media mode or fast for-
ward/rewind
››› page 29. 
Playback stops. The  function button
changes to . 
Playback is resumed. The  function but-
ton changes to .
Function button: function 

a)
Play more like this.
Creates a virtual playlist that includes
tracks with a similar rhythm to the one be-
ing played if available using Gracenote ®
.
SETUPOpens the Media Settings menu
››› page 39. 
REPEAT
Repeat all tracks.
Repeats all the tracks that are on the
same memory level as the track being
played at that moment. If in the
Media
Settings menu
 Mix/Repeat including subfolders is activated,
it also includes the subfolders
››› page 39. 
REPEAT
The current track will be repeated.
MIX

Random play.
Includes all the tracks that are on the
same memory level as the track being
played at that moment. If in the Media
Settings menu
 Mix/Repeat including subfolders is activated,
it also includes the subfolders
››› page 39.
a)
Only available for the model: “Navi System Plus”.
b) The DVD drive is only available for the model: “Navi System
Plus”.
»
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Audio and Media Mode
Messages and symbols on the MEDIA main
menuDisplay: Meaning
A
Displays information about the artist name,
album name and song title (CD text , ID3
tag on compressed audio files).
Audio CD: displays track information if
available via Gracenote ®a)
. If no data is
available, it only displays Track and the
number corresponding to the position it oc-
cupies on the data storage device.
B
Viewing the album cover: If there are vari-
ous covers within the same folder/album,
the system only displays one of them.
It prioritizes displaying the covers in the fol-
lowing manner:
1. Cover embedded in the file(s).
2. Image in file folder.
3. Image provided by the Gracenote ®a)
da-
tabase.
4. Default icon for the connected device.
If playing a video file, by pressing the icon
(cover) it can be played on full screen.
C
The playing time so far and time remaining
in minutes and seconds. In the case of au-
dio files with variable bit rates (VBR) the re-
maining time may vary.
RDS
Off b)The RDS radio data service is deactivated.
The RDS can be activated in the
FM setup
menu ››› page 21.
TP b)The TP function is active and can be tuned
in
››› page 20.
Display: Meaning 
b)There is no traffic news station available
››› page 20. 
b)DAB not available
››› page 17.
a)
Gracenote ®
is a database available on the Infotainment sys-
tem hard drive that contains information on the tracks of differ-
ent artists and albums. In order for the user to benefit from the
functions offered by Gracenote ®
, the tracks must contain the ar-
tist and/or album data (only available for the model: “Navi Sys-
tem Plus”.
b) Depends on the market and unit in question. Note
● When the media sour c

e is inserted, playing
will not start automatically; it is necessary for
the user to select the source. Nor will the me-
dia source change when it is ejected.
● In order to see the different covers inside of
the same al
bum/folder, make sure that the
tracks contain different information about the
Artist or Album in its metadata. If not, you
will see the same cover for all of tracks con-
tained in the same album/folder. Change the media source
Fig. 17
MEDIA mode: change media source. ●
From the MEDIA m ain menu, pr
e
ss the
SOURCE function button
››
› Fig. 17 and select
the desired media source.
In the pop-up window, the Media sources not
selected are shown as deactivated (in grey).
When a Media source that has already been
played is selected again, playback is re-
sumed from the point at which it was stop-
ped.
Optionally selectable media playback sour-
ces
Function button: Media source
JUKEBOXa)Internal hard drive (SSD) ››› page 35.
CD/DVDb)Internal CD/DVD drive ››› page 32. 28