2017 Seat Leon 5D infotainment

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 35.
TP b)The TP function is active and can be tuned
in
››› page 34.
Display: Meaning 
b)There is no traffic news station available
››› page 34. 
b)DAB not available
››› page 31.
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. 30
MEDIA mode: change media source. ●
From the MEDIA m ain menu, pr
e
ss the
SOURCE function button
››
› Fig. 30 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 49.
CD/DVDb)Internal CD/DVD drive ››› page 46. 42

Audio and Media Mode
Insert or eject a CD or DVD 1)Fig. 36
Slots for data storage devices in the
glo v
e c
ompartment. The driver should refrain from operating the
u
nit
whi

le the vehicle is in motion. Insert or
change the data storage device before mov-
ing off!
The CD and DVD drive can play audio CDs
and DVDs and audio data CDs and DVDs.
Insert a CD or DVD
● Hold the CD or DVD with the printed side
facin
g up.
● Push the CD or DVD into the DVD slot
›››
Fig. 36 3 to the point where it is drawn in
aut om
atic
ally. Eject a CD or DVD
●
Press button 
1 .
● The CD or DVD in the drive will be ejected
and mu s
t

be removed within approximately
10 seconds.
If the CD or DVD is not removed within the 10
seconds, it is automatically retracted for se-
curity reasons without activating the CD or
DVD mode.
Unreadable or defective CD or DVD
If the data on an inserted CD or DVD cannot
be read or a faulty CD or DVD is inserted, the
corresponding warning appears on screen.
Depending on the unit, unreadable CDs or
DVDs are ejected 3 times automatically and
inserted again to initiate another three at-
tempts before said message is displayed. Note
● Uneven r o

ad surfaces and strong vibrations
can cause playback to jump.
● When the temperature inside the unit is too
high, loadin
g and playback of CDs and DVDs
is disabled.
● If after inserting a number of different CDs
or DVDs
and receiving the CD drive error
every time, contact a qualified workshop. Insert or eject a memory card
Depending on the features and the country,
the v
ehic

le may have one or two slots for SD
cards.
Inserting a memory card
Insert the compatible memory card, bevelled
edge first and with the label face up (con-
tacts face down), into slot ››› Fig. 36 2 , until
properly in

serted.
If a memory card cannot be inserted, make
sure it is positioned correctly and is compati-
ble with the unit.
Removing a memory card
The inserted memory cards must be prepared
for removal.
● From the main Media menu, press the
SET TINGS button to open the Media Set-
tings menu or pr e
s

s the Infotainment MENU button
››
›

Fig. 1 1 and then press the
Set-
tin g
s context to open the System set-
tings menu.
● Press the Remov
e safely function button. A
dr opdo
wn menu ap
pears with the following
options: SD1 Card, SD2 Card*, USB1 and
USB2*. After correctly ejecting the memory 1)
The DVD drive is only available for the model: “Na-
vi S

ystem Plus”.
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Audio and Media Mode
card from the system, the function button be-
c ome
s
inactive (grey colour).
● Press the inserted memory card. The mem-
ory c
ard “jumps” to the eject position.
● Remove the memory card.
Unrea
dable memory card
If a memory card is inserted and the data
cannot be read, the relevant warning ap-
pears.
External data storage device connec-
ted to USB por
t  Depending on the features and the country,
the
v
ehic

le may have one or two USB connec-
tions. For their location consult the ››› Booklet
Instruction Manual.
Audio files on an external data storage de-
vice connected to the USB port  can be
played and controlled via the Infotainment
system.
Where this manual refers to external data
storage devices, this means USB mass stor-
age devices containing supported audio
files, such as MP3 players, iPods™ and USB
sticks.
Only supported audio files are displayed and
played. Other files are ignored. Further operation of the external data medi-
um (chan

ging track, selecting tracks and
playback modes) is described in the appro-
priate chapters of this manual ››› page 37.
Instructions and restrictions
Compatibility with Apple™ devices and other
media players depends on the unit.
The USB port  supplies the usual USB volt-
age of 5 volts for a USB connection.
External hard disks with a capacity greater
than 32 GB must be reformatted for the
FAT32 file system in some circumstances. You
will find the necessary software and informa-
tion on the Internet.
Take into account all other instructions and
limitations regarding requirements for media
sources ››› page 37.
iPod™, iPad™ and iPhone™
Depending on the country and the equip-
ment, iPods™, iPads™ or iPhones™ can be
connected using the device's USB cable to
the USB port  of the vehicle and used as
audio sources.
After connecting an iPod™, iPad™ or
iPhone™, the specific list views of the iPod
are displayed in the upper selection level
( Playlists ,  Artists,  Albums ,
 Tracks ,  Podcasts etc.). Possible error messages after connecting an
extern
al data storage device
Error mes-
sageCauseProcedure
The device
is not
compatibleThe external
data carrier
cannot be
played or com-
munication is
not possible
with the adapt-
er cable being
used.Check the connec-
tion and make sure
the external data
storage device is
working correctly.
If possible, update
the external data
storage device soft-
ware.
The device
does not
workCommunication
fault.Check the connec-
tion and make sure
the external data
medium is working
correctly.
Due to the large number of different data storage devi-
ces and various iPod™, iPad™ and iPhone™ genera-
tions available, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free
operation of all functions described here. Disconnecting
An
y
c

onnected data storage devices must be
prepared before their disconnection in order
to remove them.
● From the main Media menu, press the
SETTINGS button to open the Media Set-
tings menu or pr e
s

s the Infotainment MENU button
››
›

Fig. 1 1 and then press the
Set-
tin g
s context to open the System set-
tings menu. »
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Audio and Media Mode
● Pr e
s
s the Remove safely function button. A
dr opdo
wn menu ap
pears with the following
options: SD1 Card, SD2 Card*, USB1 and
USB2*. After correctly ejecting the data stor-
age device from the system, the function but-
ton becomes inactive (grey colour).
● Now the data storage device can be discon-
nected. Note
● Do not c onnect

an external media player at
the same time to play music via Bluetooth ®
and via the USB port  with the Infotain-
ment system, as this could cause playback
limitations.
● If the external player is an Apple device™,
it cannot
be simultaneously connected by
USB and by Bluetooth.
● If a connected device is not recognised, dis-
connect a
ll the connected devices and try
connecting the device again.
● Do not use memory card adaptors, USB ex-
tens
ion cords or USB hubs! External audio source connected to
the A
UX
-IN mu

ltimedia socket Depending on the equipment and country
ther
e m
a

y be an AUX-IN multimedia socket
››› Booklet Instruction Manual.
In order to connect the external audio source
to the AUX-IN socket, a suitable cable is re- quired with a 3.5 mm jack that is inserted in-
to the AUX

-IN socket of the vehicle.
The connected external audio source is
played over the vehicle speakers and cannot
be controlled via the Infotainment system
controls.
The connection of an external audio source is
indicated by AUX on the screen.
Connecting an external audio source to the
AUX-IN multimedia socket ● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment
syst
em.
● Connect the external audio source to the
AUX-IN mu
ltimedia socket.
● Start playback on the external audio
source.
● In the MEDIA m

ain menu, press the SOURCE function button and select
A
UX .
The outp ut


volume of the connected external
audio source should be adjusted to the vol-
ume of the other audio sources ››› page 91.
Information on operating an external audio
source connected to the AUX-IN multimedia
socket
OperationEffect
Selection of another au-
dio source from the Info-
tainment system.The external audio source
continues to run in the
background.
OperationEffect
Stopping playback on the
external audio source.The infotainment system
remains in the AUX menu.
Disconnecting the plug
from the AUX-IN multime-
dia socket.The infotainment system
remains in the AUX menu. Note
● Ple a

se read and observe the manufactur-
er's instruction manual for the external audio
source.
● Interference noise may be heard if the ex-
terna
l audio source is powered from the 12-
volt power socket of the vehicle. Connecting an external audio source
v
i
a Bluet

ooth® Bluetooth
®
Audio mode al lo
w
s you to listen
to audio files being played on a Bluetooth ®
audio source (e.g., a mobile telephone) con-
nected via Bluetooth ®
(audio playback by
Bluetooth ®
) over the vehicle speakers.
Conditions ● The Bluetooth ®
audio source mu
st support
the A2DP Bluetooth ®
profile.
● In the Bluetooth settings menu, the
 Bluetooth Audio (A2DP/A
VRCP) function must
be activ at
ed ›

›› page 87.
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Audio and Media Mode
Starting Bluetooth ®
audio tr an
sf er
● Activate Bluetooth ®
vis
ibility on the exter-
nal Bluetooth ®
audio source (e.g., mobile tel-
ephone).
● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment
syst
em.
● In the MEDIA main menu, press the SOURCEfunction button and select
B
T audio .
● Press Se
ar
c
h for new device in order to con-
nect an e
xt
ernal Bluetooth ®
audio source for
the first time ››› page 78.
● OR: Select a Bluetooth ®
ext
ernal audio
source from the list.
● Please refer to the instructions on the
scr
een of the Infotainment system and on the
Bluetooth ®
audio source regarding the rest
of the procedure.
You may still need to manually start playback
on the Bluetooth ®
source.
When playback on the Bluetooth ®
audio
source is stopped, the Infotainment system
remains in Bluetooth ®
Audio mode.
Controlling playback
The extent to which the Bluetooth ®
audio
source can be controlled via the Infotainment
system depends on the connected Blue-
tooth ®
audio source. The available functions will depend on the
Bluetooth
®
Audio profi

le that the connected
external player supports.
With media players that support the AVRCP
Bluetooth ®
profile, playback on the Blue-
tooth ®
audio source can be automatically
started or stopped when the unit is switched
to Bluetooth ®
Audio mode or to a different
audio source. In addition, it is possible to
view or change the track via the Infotainment
system. Note
● Due t o the l

arge number of possible Blue-
tooth ®
audio sources, it is not possible to
guarantee fault-free operation of all descri-
bed functions.
● Always switch off the warning and service
tones
on a connected Bluetooth ®
audio
source, e.g. key tones on a mobile telephone,
to prevent possible interference noise and
malfunctions.
● To play music, do not link the external me-
dia pl
ayer simultaneously to Bluetooth and
the USB interface of the infotainment system,
as this can cause limitations during playback.
● Depending on the external player connec-
ted, the re
sponse time of the system can
vary. ●
Do not c onnect

an external media player to
play music via Bluetooth ®
and via the USB
port  ››› page 47 at the same time with the
Infotainment system, as this could cause
playback limitations.
● If the external player is an Apple device™,
it c
annot be simultaneously connected by
USB and by Bluetooth. Jukebox (SSD)
3 Only
available for the model: Navi System Plus Fig. 37
Manage Jukebox The “jukebox” is located on the hard drive of
the Inf
ot
ainment

system (SSD1)
).
Compressed audio files (MP3 and WMA) and
some video files (Podcasts, AVIs, etc.) can be »1)
Solid-State-Drive (SSD).
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Audio and Media Mode
● Mu
s
ic genre
● Title
● Video
● Non-playable files (an unsupported file has
been imported). Note
● If the Inf ot

ainment system cancels a copy-
ing operation, check the storage space on the
internal hard drive and check the data stor-
age device.
● Due to copyright laws, before any change in
ownership of
the Infotainment system, all
files stored on the jukebox must be deleted.
● There are various possible reasons why
file
s may be shown with inactive status (grey
colour): files that cannot be imported (e.g.
images), files that are already present in
Jukebox or files that occupy more space than
is available in the internal memory. Connecting an external audio source
v
i
a

WLAN 3 Only
available for the model: Navi System Plus
WLAN al
lows wireless connection between an
external audio source (for example a smart
phone) and the Infotainment system.
To use this connection, the device being con-
nected must have an app compatible with
the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) communi- cation protocol, allowing the app to provide
the sys
t

em with the available media content.
Conditions ● Having a compatible (UPnP) app installed
on the mobi
le device.
● Having the mobile hotspot found in the
w

ireless connection configuration active
››› page 51, WLAN setup.
● Pairing the mobile device to the Infotain-
ment sys
tem using a password generated by
the system. The pairing must be done from
the mobile device that you wish to connect to
the Infotainment system.
Starting the WLAN audio transfer
● Lower the base volume on the Infotainment
syst
em.
● Start the UPnP app or the app for the play-
back
of the WLAN audio source.
● In the MEDIA main menu, press the SOURCE function button and select
WLAN .
● Please refer to the instructions on the
s c
r

een of the Infotainment system and on the
WLAN audio source regarding the rest of the
procedure.
Controlling playback
The extent to which the WLAN audio source
can be controlled via the Infotainment sys- tem depends on the connected WLAN audio
source and the ap

plication used. Note
● The Infot ainment

system does not provide
an internet connection, it only establishes a
wireless connection between the mobile de-
vice and said system.
● Via the WLAN, only the connection between
the device and the Inf
otainment system can
be guaranteed, its operation depends on the
application itself. WLAN setup
3 Only
available for the model: Navi System Plus
T
o access the WLAN settings, the ignition
must be on.
● Select the Media Main menu by pressing
the Infot ainment

MENU button
››
›
Fig. 1 1 and then selecting the M
edi
a context.
● Press the SETTINGS function button to open
the Media Settings menu.
● Press the WLAN function button, then the
Hotspot settings butt
on w

ill appear, to-
gether with a text with information about us-
ing the WLAN.
● Press the Hotspot settings function
b

utton, and you will then be able to switch
on/off the Mobile hotspot and access the
Configuration of the WLAN network. »
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Audio and Media Mode
● Pr e
s
s the Configuration function button
to configure the WLAN network.
Function button: function 
Mobile hotspot: To switch the WLAN network on/off.
Security level: WPA2 encryption automatically gener-
ates an 8-character network key.
Network key: Network key automatically generated.
Press the function button to manually change the
network key. The network key must have a minimum
of 8 characters and a maximum of 63.
SSID: Name of the Infotainment system WLAN net-
work.
 Do not send network name (SSID): Activate the check-
box to deactivate the visibility of the WLAN network. To save the changes made to the mobile hot-
s
pot
c

onfiguration, press the STORE button.DVD video mode 3 Only available for the model: Navi System Plus
Fig. 38
DVD main menu. Fig. 39
DVD mode control menu. DVD video regional code
Quit
e of
t

en, the playback of DVD video is
limited to certain regions (for example, to the
US and Canada) by so-called “region codes”.
These DVDs can only be played on units that
are coded for the same region. The unit's DVD drive is configured to read the
region

al code for the region in which the ve-
hicle was originally sold.
Start DVD mode
● Insert a compatible DVD in the DVD drive.
The rea
ding of DVD data may take a few sec-
onds.
The DVD's “intro” (short initial sequence) is
played. Next, the different DVD menus are
displayed.
Controlling the DVD menu
● Briefly touch the screen to activate the
function b
uttons in the DVD mode main
menu ››› Fig. 38.
Function button: function
SOURCEDisplay and selection of the source.
DVD
MENUTo display the control menu and return to the
main DVD screen ››› Fig. 39.
AChapter display.
BDisplays play time duration and remaining
play time.
C 
: Move the control menu window.

: Minimise the control menu window.

: Maximise the control menu window.

: Close the control menu.
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Audio and Media ModeFunction button: function
DUse the arrow buttons to browse the DVD
menu. Confirm the selection by pressing
OK.
EPress to open the DVD main menu.
/ To move to the next or previous chapter.

Playback stops. The  function button
changes to . 
Playback is resumed. The  function button
changes to .
SET-
TINGSThis menu contains the Video (DVD) settings
››› page 53. Note
● The v i

sual appearance of the DVD film me-
nus and the menu options which it offers are
the responsibility of the DVD manufacturer.
● The difference in behaviour of some films
when usin
g the same mode is the responsi-
bility of the DVD manufacturer.
● You may not be able to play video DVDs
which y
ou have burned yourself.
● The Infotainment system screen only dis-
pla
ys the image when the vehicle is stopped.
Whilst in motion, the screen disconnects (the
image), but the audio remains active. Video settings (DVD)
3 Only available for the model: Navi System Plus
In the D

VD mode main menu, press the
SETTINGS function button and then select the
option V ideo settin

gs (DVD).
Function button: function
Format: To select the screen format. If Automatic is se-
lected, it adjusts automatically to the optimal format for
the screen.
Audio channel: select language for acoustic voice output.
Subtitles: To select the subtitle language.
Enter/change PIN for parental settings: Parental settings pass-
word.
Parental settings: To select the level of protection for DVD
playback. The options in the Video setup (DVD) menu
m
a
y

vary depending on the DVD or the chap-
ter currently being played.
The available audio language channels and
subtitles depend on the inserted DVD.
All or a part of the DVD video content may be
protected by means of a password (PIN) if the
DVD is compatible with parental settings. Fur-
thermore, the level of protection can be set
according to age with 1 being the least re-
strictive (appropriate for all audiences) and
8, the most restrictive (adults). Media settings ●
Select the MEDIA main menu b y
pressing
the Infotainment MENU button
››› Fig. 1 1 and then selecting the Medi
a
context.
● Press the SETTINGS function button to open
the Media Settings menu.
Function button: function
Sound: Sound settings ››› page 91.
Manage jukeboxa)
: To import files to the jukebox or delete
stored files ››› page 49. 
Mix/Repeat including subfolders: Subfolders will be inclu-
ded in the selected playback mode ››› page 37.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth ®
settings ››› page 87
WLANa)
: WLAN settings ››› page 51.
Video settings: Settings for playback of DVD videos or
files.
Remove safely: In order to prepare the external data stor-
age devices for their removal or disconnection. See also
››› page 46, Insert or eject a memory card and
››› page 47, External data storage device connected to
USB port
. 
Traffic programme (TP): The TP function (traffic news sta-
tion tracking) is active ››› page 34.
a)
Only available for the model: “Navi System Plus”.
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