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Foreword This Instruction Manual and its corresponding supplements should be read carefully to familiarise yourself with your vehicle. Besides the regular care and maintenance of the vehicle, its correct handling will help preserve its value. For safety reasons, note the information concerning accessories, modifications and part replacements. If selling the vehicle, give all of the on-board documentation to the new owner, as it should be kept with the vehicle.
General information General information This manual contains information, recommendations, advice and warnings CAUTION related to your radio system. The other publications in the vehicle documen- tation contain further information of which you should be aware for your Texts with this symbol draw your attention to potential sources of damage to your vehicle.
● Radio settings should be made when the car is stopped or by a pas- senger. Note Separate the radio card and keep it in a safe place, but never inside the ve- hicle. If the radio is lost with the code, go to a SEAT Dealer, who will help you. ...
Introduction Introduction Before using the unit for the first time WARNING External devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly se- Before using the unit for the first time, carry out the following steps. This cured could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or brak- will enable you to use the unit safely and make full use of the functions it ing manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
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Introduction CAUTION CAUTION ● When inserting and removing CDs, always hold them at right angles to Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data media the front of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the drive may can damage the CD player.
Introduction Unit overview Fig. 1 Overview of the controls. Rotary/push knob SOUND – Press to switch on or off – Changes sound settings and volume distribution ........
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Introduction Display additional functions. MENU – Display additional functions for radio mode ( SCAN TOST. TEXT ..........–...
Introduction General operating information engaged the audio source will stay at the set volume and, as long as the maximum volume is not exceeded, it will be memorised for the next time re- verse gear is engaged. Introduction Additional information: Switching on and off ●...
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Introduction Adjusting the base volume Names of controls Overview Function Activation ● Rotary/push knobs Increase the vol- Turn the volume control clockwise ume. or press the button on the multifunction steering ● Labelled unit buttons (hard keys). wheel. ●...
Audio mode Audio mode Radio RADIO main menu Introduction Additional information: ● Safety notes ⇒ p age 6 ● Unit overview ⇒ p age 8 ● TP function (Traffic Programme) ⇒ p age 16 ● Settings menus ⇒ p age 34 Fig.
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Audio mode Text information, known as radio text, can also be broadcast. It is possible ● In Radio mode, briefly press the unit button to display the func- RADIO to adjust the display to show radio text ⇒ p age 35. Radio text will then be ⇒ ...
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Audio mode Scan function (SCAN) Depending on the setting selected for the search mode ( SEEK MODE ), the unit either switches between all available stations or stored stations only : see page 35). SETUP ⇒ f ig. 1 ● Briefly press the rocker switch to the left or right.
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Audio mode rocker switch will scan through all available stations using the When you have switched over, the radio stations stored in the selected SEEK / ... ⇒ f ig. ⇒ f ig. memory level are displayed in the bottom line of the screen 8.
Audio mode Storing stations automatically with Autostore (AUTOSTORE) While traffic news monitoring is on (display: ), traffic announcements will interrupt the current Audio mode. The Autostore function automatically stores the stations with the strongest reception at the current moment to the six station buttons in the currently Additional information: selected memory level.
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Audio mode Incoming traffic announcement (INFO) Traffic news monitoring with the TP function is only possible if the TP station is available. An incoming traffic announcement (display: TP-INFO ) will interrupt the active Some stations that do not have their own traffic news support the TP func- Audio mode.
Audio mode Media mode Media source Requirements for playing in the unit Audio CDs with CD CD Digital Audio specification. Digital Audio logo. Introduction CD, CD-ROM, CD-R, MP3 files (.mp3) with bit rates of between CD-RW with audio data 48 and 320 kbit/s or with variable bit rate.
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Audio mode Playing order for audio data CDs The unit may be unable to read individual tracks or the entire data medium due to the data medium configuration or the devices and programs used for recording. Information can be found on the Internet on the best ways to cre- ate audio files and data media (compression rate, ID3 tag etc.).
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Audio mode Subfolders are treated like folders and numbered in accordance with the se- ● Press the unit button. MEDIA quence on the CD. Playback of the multimedia source last played is resumed. ⇒ f ig. 11 The illustration shows a typical MP3 CD that contains tracks , After you switch to Media mode, the available media sources are initially folders ...
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Audio mode Inserting a CD Message Meaning and consequences ● Hold the CD with the printed side facing up. TEMPERATURE CD drive is too hot. ⇒ f ig. 1 CD playback is disabled. ● Push the CD into the CD slot only to the point where it is Another audio source will be played.
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Audio mode Opening the Media selection menu manually and selecting a media source Track information display ● In Media mode, briefly press the unit button to display the Media MEDIA ⇒ f ig. selection menu again ● Select the desired media source by pressing its function button. ●...
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Audio mode Refer to the information on the playing order of audio data CDs ⇒ p age 19. Display Track information FOLDER Folder name (only with audio data CDs). Browsing tracks ⇒ f ig. 1 Press the rocker switch to the left or right. SEEK / TRACK ...
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Audio mode Changing playback mode (SCAN, MIX, REPEAT) For some audio sources, a selected playback mode can be restricted to the current folder or applied to the entire data medium. Starting and stopping the playback mode The active playback mode is indicated by an underlined function button (in fig.
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Audio mode Function Function button Source Meaning Display Result Audio data CD At the end of the current folder, its tracks will be Pressing once. RPT FLD played again. Repeat function REPEAT At the end of the current audio CD, its tracks will Audio CD Pressing once.
Audio mode External audio sources* (AUX, Bluetooth AUX-IN connection Audio) Only where the vehicle is fitted with auxiliary input. Depend- ing on the equipment of your vehicle, there are two types of connection. Introduction This chapter contains information about the following points: ⇒ ...
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Where both options are available, make sure that there is nothing connec- multimedia socket 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). Meaning Result...
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Audio mode ® External audio sources connected via Bluetooth SETUP: BLUETOOTH-AUDIO ON ● After starting the Bluetooth audio transfer, you must change manually to In Bluetooth Audio mode, it is possible to listen to audio files being played ⇒ p age 21. BLUETOOTH-AUDIO ®...
Audio mode MEDIA-IN multimedia interface* MEDIA-IN connection* 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- ®...
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● 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 connections at the other end.
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Audio mode Connecting and disconnecting an external data medium ● To browse through the tracks within a folder or a playlist, turn the setting knob and to play the displayed track press the function button. PLAY ● Connect the appropriate adapter to the MEDIA-IN multimedia interface ⇒ ...
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Audio mode Additional instructions 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- Additional instructions for the mass storage device (MSD): ther in this manual.
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Audio mode WARNING (Continued) ● The external data device should never be left on the dash panel. A sharp manoeuvre can throw the device towards the compartment and in- jure the vehicle passengers. ● The external data device should never be mounted in the vicinity of the airbag.
Settings menus Settings menus Sound and system settings Changing sound settings ● Press the unit button from any menu. SOUND ● Press one of the function buttons at the bottom to open the correspond- Introduction ⇒ f ig. ing settings menu ⇒ ...
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Settings menus SETUP menu (system settings) ● Pressing one of the function buttons displays the corresponding set- tings menu. ● Press the function button to display other setting menus. ⇒ f ig. 1 ● Turn the setting knob to change the displayed setting.
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Settings menus Function button Result RDS REG b)c) : Define the setting for automatic station tracking. RDS REGIONAL The unit always switches to the radio station's frequency that offers the best reception as the vehicle travels from AUTO one area to the next. As a result, regional programmes may be interrupted. The unit only changes to regional alternative frequencies for the current station broadcasting the same regional FIX...
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Settings menus If a low value is set, the volume rises only slightly as the speed of the vehi- cle increases. At a high setting the volume is increased more. At speed- dependent volume adjustment is switched off. CAUTION If the volume is too high or the sound is distorted, the vehicle speakers may be damaged.
Abbreviations Abbreviations Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Amplitude modulation (medium wave, MW). AUX-IN AUX IN multimedia socket (auxiliary input). Supports other networks (Enhanced Other Networks). Frequency modulation (very high frequency, VHF). ® External data medium (Media Device Interface, e.g. iPod Radio data system. Traffic Programme.
Index Index CD ROM ....... . 21 CHECK CD ......21 Adjusting the output volume .
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Index SETUP ......35 Random play (Mix) ....24 Operation SOUND .
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Index Traffic news (Traffic Programme) ..16 Sound (treble/mid-range/bass) ... . 34 Unit overview ......8 Tuning to a station frequency .
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SEAT S.A. is permanently concerned about continuous development of its types and models. For this reason we ask you to understand, that at any given time, changes regarding shape, equipment and technique may take place on the car delivered. For this reason no right at all may derive based on the data, drawings and descriptions in this current handbook.
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