Seat SOUND SYSTEM 1.0 User manual

SEAT SOUND SYSTEM 1.0 OWNER’S MANUAL
Inglés S11556R1020 (04.10)
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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.
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Contents2
Contents
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before using the unit for the first time . . . . .
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unit overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General operating information . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TP function (Traffic Programme) . . . . . . . . . . .
Media mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound and system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General information 3
General information
This manual contains information, recommendations, advice and warnings
related to your radio system. The other publications in the vehicle documen-
tation contain further information of which you should be aware for your own
safety and for that of your passengers.
Ensure that the onboard documentation is kept in the vehicle at all times.
This is especially important when lending or selling the vehicle to another
person.
This manual contains a description of the equipment supplied with the
vehicle at the time of press. Some of the units described herein will not be
available until a later date or is only available in certain markets.
The illustrations are intended as a general guide and may vary from the
equipment fitted in your vehicle in some details.
Directions and positions of components (e.g. right, left, front, rear) are
always relative to the direction of travel of the vehicle unless otherwise
stated.
The equipment marked with an asterisk* is only supplied as standard in
certain model versions, is optional in others or is only available in specific
countries.
®Registered trademarks are marked ®. The absence of this symbol does
not constitute a waiver of the rights concerning any proprietary name.
bIndicates that the section is continued on the following page.
Indicates the end of a section.
WARNING
Texts preceded by this symbol contain information on safety. They warn
you about possible dangers of accident or injury.
Caution
Texts with this symbol draw your attention to potential sources of damage to
your vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
Texts preceded by this symbol contain relevant information concerning envi-
ronmental protection.
Note
Texts preceded by this symbol contain additional information.
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Important Information 5
Important Information
Important Information. Traffic safety
Travelling on today's roads requires the driver's full attention at all times.
Only operate the radio and its various functions when the traffic situation
really permits this.
WARNING
•Before starting the trip, you should familiarise yourself with the
different radio functions.
•High audio volume may represent a danger to you and to others.
•Adjust the volume in a way that you can distinguish surrounding noise,
for example, horns and sirens, etc.
•Radio settings should be made when the car is stopped or by a
passenger.
Note
If the radio is lost with the code, go to a SEAT Dealer, who will help you.
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Introduction6
Introduction
Before using the unit for the first time
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
outside the vehicle at all times (e.g. emergency service sirens).
WARNING
External devices that are placed loose in the vehicle or not properly secured
could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or braking
manoeuvre, or in the event of an accident.
•While the vehicle is in motion, always secure external devices properly
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 laser
radiation.
•Have CD/DVD players repaired only by a qualified workshop.
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:
dObserve the basic safety notes .⇒page 6
dFamiliarise yourself with the unit overview. ⇒page 8
dUse suitable data media for Media mode. ⇒page 19
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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 21.
•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.
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Unit overview
Item ⇒fig. 1 Function See
DRotary/push knob
Press to switch on or off. ⇒page 10
Turn to adjust the volume. ⇒page 11
Press the unit buttons to select one of the functions:
Switch to radio mode.
Change frequency band in radio mode. ⇒page 12
Switch to media mode.
Select a different media source in media mode. ⇒page 19
Change sound settings and volume distribution. ⇒page 28
CD slot ⇒page 21
Screen
Fig. 1 Overview of the controls.
A
1
A
2
RADIO
MEDIA
A
3SOUND
A
4
A
5
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CD eject button ⇒page 21
Activate or deactivate traffic news (TP). ⇒page 17
Setting knob: The function of this knob depends on the mode that is currently active.
Radio mode: Press to start and stop the scan function (SCAN). ⇒page 14
Turn to tune to a station manually. ⇒page 14
Media mode: Turn to change track. ⇒page 24
Press to start and stop the scan function (SCAN). ⇒page 25
SOUND menu: Turn to adjust a sound or volume setting. ⇒page 28
Settings (SETUP): Turn to adjust a setting. ⇒page 29
Display additional functions.
Display additional functions for Radio mode (SCN, AS). ⇒page 12
Display the SET function button in any menu to open the settings (SETUP). ⇒page 29
Arrow buttons and
Radio mode: Press to browse through the available or preset stations. ⇒page 13
Media mode: Press briefly to change track
or press and hold for fast forward and rewind. ⇒page 24
Function buttons: A button's current function is displayed above it on the screen. ⇒page 11
Item ⇒fig. 1 Function See
A
6EJECT
A
7TP
A
8
A
9MENU
A
10  
A
11
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General operating information
Introduction
It is also possible to change stations and adjust volume settings via the multi-
function steering wheel.
Additional information:
•Safety notes ⇒page 6
•Unit overview ⇒page 8
•Multi-function steering wheel ⇒Booklet “Owner's manual”
Caution
Only a small amount of pressure is needed to operate the unit.
Note
•Never press a button down for longer than 10 minutes. Otherwise the
system will interpret this as a malfunction (button jammed).
•Due to country-specific legislation, certain functions cannot be selected
on the screen when the vehicle is travelling above a certain speed.
•The rubber mat in the storage compartment under the radio can be
removed.
•Using a mobile phone in the vehicle may cause noise from the vehicle
speakers.
•In some vehicles equipped with a parking distance warning system, the
volume of the current audio source is automatically lowered when reverse
gear is engaged.
Switching on and off
When the unit is switched on the system starts up. The last audio source used
is played at the last selected volume setting, provided this does not exceed
the preselected “switch-on volume” (ON-VOLUME ⇒page 29).
Energy management
If, when the ignition is switched off and the unit switched on, the battery
voltage falls below the minimum onboard power supply voltage, a signal
sounds and LOW BATTERY appears. You should switch the radio off.
If the battery voltage level continues to fall, RADIO OFF is briefly displayed
and the radio will switch itself off automatically.
Anti-theft code
The anti-theft coding system code is stored once it has been entered in the
vehicle for the first time (radio convenience coding). The anti-theft code must
be re-entered manually if the unit is fitted in another vehicle (display: first
SAFE and then CODE and 1000). In this case, you should contact a SEAT
dealer.
If the battery has simply been disconnected, the anti-theft code does not
have to be entered by hand.
Function Operation
Switch the unit on or off
manually.
Briefly press the rotary/push knob D.
The unit switches off automatically roughly
30 minutes after the ignition key is removed
(switch-off delay).
Switch on the unit auto-
matically.
Insert the vehicle key into the ignition lock.
The unit switches on automatically if it was on
when the ignition key was removed.
Switch off the unit auto-
matically.
Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
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Adjusting the base volume
At “0” the unit is muted (display: ) and any media source currently being
played will be stopped.
Changes to the volume are indicated by a “bar” on the screen.
It is possible to preset certain volume settings and adjustments ⇒page 29.
Caution
If the volume is too high or the sound is distorted, the vehicle speakers may
be damaged.
Note
If the base volume has been considerably increased on the radio system to
play a certain audio source (e.g. due to very quiet audio output from an
external audio source), lower the volume again before switching audio
source.
Names of controls
Overview
•Rotary/push knobs
•Labelled unit buttons (hard keys).
•Function buttons (soft keys).
Rotary/push knobs
The left-hand rotary/push knob ⇒page 8, fig. 1 is referred to as the
volume control Dor the on/off switch.
The right-hand rotary/push knob ⇒page 8, fig. 1 is referred to as the
setting knob.
Unit buttons and function buttons
The labelled buttons on the unit are referred to as “unit buttons” and are
pictured as a button symbol with blue content, e.g. the unit button.
There are six unlabelled unit buttons below the screen ⇒page 8, fig. 1 .
These unit buttons are referred to as “function buttons” as their functions
change depending on the current operating state.
The current function of a function button is displayed just above the button in
the bottom line of the screen (e.g. ⇒page 14, fig. 6).
Function Operation
Increase the vol-
ume.
Turn the volume control Dclockwise
or press the button on the multi-function steering
wheel.
Lower the volume. Turn the volume control Danti-clockwise
or press the button on the multifunction steering
wheel.


A
1
A
8
RADIO
A
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Audio mode12
Audio mode
Radio
Introduction
Additional information:
•Safety notes ⇒page 6
•Unit overview ⇒page 8
•TP function (Traffic Programme) ⇒page 17
•Settings menus ⇒page 28
Note
•Please bear in mind that in car parks, tunnels, areas with high buildings
or mountains the radio signal can be impaired.
•Foil or metal-coated stickers attached to the windows may affect reception
on vehicles with a window aerial.
RADIO main menu
Starting Radio mode
•Press the unit button.
The station you are currently listening to is shown in the middle of the screen
⇒fig. 2. RADIO 3).
After you switch to Radio mode, the available frequency bands (FM, AM) are
initially displayed in the bottom line of the screen. After roughly 5 seconds,
they are replaced by the “station buttons” ⇒fig. 3. Stations can be stored to
the station buttons ⇒page 15.
Fig. 2 RADIO main menu:
Selecting a memory level
and frequency band.
Fig. 3 RADIO main menu:
Station buttons
displayed.
RADIO
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RDS (Radio Data System)
If a station is RDS-compatible and reception is good, its station name can be
displayed instead of its frequency (in page 12, fig. 2: Radio 1).
The RDS function allows “automatic station tracking”. This means that the
unit always switches to the frequency that offers the best reception of the
current radio station as the vehicle travels from one area to the next. If the
reception is poor, the unit may be muted for a short time as it searches for
alternative frequencies.
Changing frequency band
The currently selected frequency band (FM or AM) is indicated above the
station display.
•In Radio mode, briefly press the unit button to display the function
buttons , , and ⇒page 12, fig. 2.
•Press one of the or function buttons to switch to the FM or AM
frequency band ⇒page 12, fig. 2.
•Alternatively: Briefly press the unit button as often as required to
switch between the function buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Changing stations
Depending on the setting selected for the search mode (SEEK MODE), the
unit either switches between all available stations or stored stations only
(SETUP see page 29).
•Briefly press an arrow button or .
RADIO
FM1 FM2 AM1 AM2
FM AM
MEDIA
Fig. 4 Changing stations
with the arrow buttons to
the next available station.
Fig. 5 Changing stations
with the arrow buttons
with selection of stored
stations only.
 
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Tuning to a station frequency manually
•Select the desired frequency band ⇒page 12.
•Turn the setting knob ⇒page 8, fig. 1 until the desired station
frequency (e.g. 89.9 MHz) is displayed on the screen.
Scan function (SCAN)
When the scan function is running, all available stations on the current
frequency band are always played in sequence for about 10 seconds each.
Starting and stopping the scan function
•Select the desired frequency band in Radio mode ⇒page 12.
•Press the setting knob ⇒page 8, fig. 1 to start the scan function.
•Alternatively: Press the unit button ⇒page 8, fig. 1 and start
the scan function with the function button.
The scan function commences with the following station. The screen displays
the additional functions for Radio mode and the button is underlined
⇒fig. 6.
•Press the setting knob or the function button to stop the scan func-
tion at the station that is currently playing.
Special case: SEEK MODE PRESETy
Even if the setting for changing stations is selection of stored stations only
(SEEK MODE PRESETy⇒page 29), after the scan function is stopped,
pressing the arrow buttons switches between all available stations
⇒page 13, fig. 4.
Only when a station is selected using a station button, does the unit revert to
the actual setting for SEEK MODE ⇒page 13, fig. 5.
Status Result
Radio mode with ...displayed
in the centre line of the screen
⇒page 13, fig. 4.
Switches to the next available station
on the current frequency band.
Radio mode with ...displayed
in the centre line of the screen and
TP indication.
Switches to the next available traffic
news station (TP function: see
page 17).
Radio mode with ...displayed
in the bottom line of the screen
⇒page 13, fig. 5.
Switches to the next stored station
(storing stations: see page 15
onwards).
A
8
Fig. 6 MENU display with
additional functions in
Radio mode: Scan func-
tion (SCN), Autostore (AS)
and Setup (SET).
A
8
MENU
A
9
SCN
SCN
SCN
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Memory levels and displaying of station buttons
Each frequency band (FM and AM) has two memory levels (FM1/FM2 and
AM1/AM2) each with six station buttons.
Changing memory level
•In Radio mode, briefly press the unit button to display the avail-
able memory levels for the frequency bands (FM, AM) ⇒fig. 7.
•Briefly press one of the function buttons below the screen within 5
seconds to open the corresponding frequency band in the first or second
memory level (here: FM1).
•Alternatively: Briefly press the unit button as often as required to
switch between the frequency bands and memory levels.
After a few seconds, the station buttons of the selected memory level appear.
You can assign stations to the station buttons of a memory level either manu-
ally or automatically ⇒page 16.
Fig. 7 Select the
frequency band and
memory level.
Fig. 8 Stations buttons
for the FM1 memory level.
RADIO
RADIO
Frequency Memory levels Displayed
station buttons
FM
FM1 to
FM2 to
AM
AM1 to
AM2 to
1 6
712
1 6
712
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Storing stations to station buttons
When storing a station to a station button, any station already stored to the
same station button in the same memory level will be overwritten.
Assigning individual station buttons manually
•Select the frequency band and memory level (fig. 9: FM1).
•Select a station.
•Press and hold the chosen station button until you hear a tone.
•The station currently playing (RADIO 1) will then be stored to that station
button.
The station button to which the station currently playing is assigned is
displayed underlined on the screen fig. 9.
Storing stations automatically with Autostore (AS)
The Autostore function automatically stores the stations with the strongest
reception at the current moment to the six station buttons in the currently
selected memory level.
•Select the frequency band and memory level.
•Press the unit button to open the additional functions ⇒fig. 10.
•Press and hold the function button until STORE appears.
•This procedure can take some seconds. When the stations have been
stored, STORE disappears from the display.
Selecting stored stations
•Select the frequency band and memory level in which the desired station
is stored (fig. 9: FM1).
•Briefly press the station button to which the desired station is stored.
•Alternatively: Depending on the settings (SEEK MODE), you can browse
through the stored stations with the arrow buttons and ⇒page 29.
It is only possible to play a stored station if it can be received at your current
location.
Fig. 9 Station stored to
station button 2 in the
FM1 memory level.
Fig. 10 MENU display
with additional functions
in Radio mode: Scan func-
tion (SCN), Autostore (AS)
and Setup (SET).
MENU
AS
Fig. 11 Radio mode
display: changing
stations with the arrow
buttons with selection of
stored stations only.
 
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TP function (Traffic Programme)
Introduction
While traffic news monitoring is on (display: TP), traffic announcements will
interrupt the current Audio mode.
On the AM frequency band, traffic news monitoring is not possible.
Additional information:
•Safety notes ⇒page 6
•Unit overview ⇒page 8
•Radio mode ⇒page 12
•Settings menus ⇒page 28
Traffic news monitoring with the TP function
Traffic news monitoring with the TP function is only possible if the TP station
is available.
Some stations that do not have their own traffic news support the TP function
by broadcasting traffic announcements from other stations (EON). Traffic
announcements broadcast by the linked traffic stations interrupt the current
Audio mode.
Switching the TP function on and off
•Press the unit button ⇒page 8, fig. 1 .
•If the station that is currently selected in FM mode does not support the
TP function, the unit will automatically search for a TP station.
•The TP function is switched off by pressing the unit button.
TP function activated
While traffic news monitoring is switched on and enabled, TP is displayed
⇒fig. 12.
In radio mode, the selected station must support the TP function. If a station
selected via the station buttons or manual tuning does not support the TP
function, traffic news monitoring is not possible (display: NO TP).
If the currently selected traffic news station can no longer be received, NO TP
is also displayed and you will need to start a manual station search using the
arrow buttons and ⇒page 13.
During a station search with the arrow buttons or the scan function (SCAN),
the unit will only tune to stations that support the TP function.
In media mode or while the unit is muted, the unit will always automatically
tune to a traffic news station in the background, provided a TP station is avail-
able. This may take some time depending on the situation.
Fig. 12 TP function
active.
TP
A
7
TP
 
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Incoming traffic announcement (INFO)
An incoming traffic announcement (display: INFO) will interrupt the active
audio mode ⇒fig. 13.
•If required, the radio is switched to the traffic news station (EON) for the
duration of the traffic announcement.
•The Media mode will be paused and the volume will be adjusted to the
preset level.
•During a traffic announcement, the traffic announcement volume setting
can be adjusted with the volume control D. The adjusted setting will be
applied to subsequent announcements.
•Interruption by a traffic announcement can be stopped by pressing the
unit button. The TP function remains active and the next traffic announce-
ment will again interrupt the current Audio mode.
Fig. 13 Incoming traffic
announcement.
TP
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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
•Settings menus ⇒page 28
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.
Restrictions and notes
Contamination, exposure to high temperatures and mechanical damage may
render a data medium unusable. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
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 create
audio files and data media (compression rate, ID3 tag etc.).
Media source Requirements for playing in the unit
IAudio CDs with CD Digital
Audio logo .
CD Digital Audio specification.
ICD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW up
to max. 700 MB (megabytes)
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.
File names not longer than 64 characters.
Folder structures with a maximum of ten lev-
els.
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 contain-
ing no more than 250 links.
Max. 32 playlists on a data medium.
External audio source. A 3.5 mm jack plug can be used for audio
output ⇒page 26.
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