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Radio7
Activation of the AM waveband
The AM waveband is activated when pr essing the button . By pressing the button several times, you can move between the memory levels AM1, AM2 and AM-AS.
The process of searching for and storing the radio stations
Manual search
– Set the frequency of the desired radio station by pressing the button
or .
Automatic station finding SEEK
– The radio searches for the next radio station in the selected waveband
by pressing the button or .
Store station
– After selecting the radio station, hold the station key , on which it
should be stored until it briefly switches to mute and a brief signal
sounds.
Automatic station finding with storing the radio stations
– Press the button . An automatic st ation finding is started during
which the 6 stations with the strongest signal are stored. The display
STORING appears on the display and the volume is reduced.
When storing the radio stations on the station keys is finished, you can call up the desired radio station by pressing a station key .
Note
The stored radio stations are updated an d stored once again by repetitively pressing the button .
Radio text
Certain radio stations transmit additi onal text information - called radio
text.
– The information of the radio text is displayed by pressing the button
.
Note
•The text information must not be available to all radio stations.
•Depending upon the quality of the received signal, the radio needs a specific time, in order to correctly read all the illustrated characters.
•If the selected radio station does not transmit any radio text, the message TEXT UNAVAILABLE appears.
Tra f f i c r e p o r t s
Activating and deactivating the traffic information
Press the button , TP appears in the display. If a set radio station does not transmit a traffic report, the radio searches for a station which transmits the traffic report. TP SEEK is displayed on the display.
If no radio station which transmits the traffic reports is found, NO INFO is shown on the display.
An incoming traffic report au tomatically interrupts the CD play function or listening to a radio station, which at that moment is not transmitting a traffic report. TRAFFIC is displayed on the display. At the end of the traffic report, the radio automatically returns to the original play function.
If you wish to deactivate the traffic in formation, press once again the button , TP goes out on the display.
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Note
The information emitted by a radio station can be received while listening to another radio station. If no recept ion of traffic reports is possible, NO INFO appears on the display.
Function SCAN
Stations of a waveband can be played briefly one after the other (for ten
seconds).
– Press the button , the radio searches automatically all available
stations of the current waveband.
– If you wish to select other radio stations, press the button or .
– End the automatic finding by pressing the button OK. The current
radio station remains selected.
– In order to call up the original radio station, press the station key
CANCEL .
Program types (PTY)
This function enables a finding of radio stations with the desired program
type.
Selecting program types (PTY)
– Press the button and then the station key PTY. Rotate the
rotary/push knob and select the desired program type, which is
shown on the display.
– Confirm the selection of the program type by pressing the station key
OK, the radio is switched to mute and starts to search for radio
stations with the desired program type.
– To end the finding and to listen to the found radio station, press the
station key OK or CANCEL, in order to return to the previous
program.
You can select between the following program types:
Note
•If you have selected NONE as program type, the station finding stops on each radio station.
•If no radio station with the desired program type was found, the radio returns to the original station.
•The selection of the program type is only possible in the FM waveband.
•The program type ALARM is emitted in case of a national or local threat.
SCAN
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NONE - not specifiedWEATHER - weather
NEWS - newsFINANCE - finance
AFFAIRS - affairsCHILDREN - children
INFO - informationSOCIAL - social
SPORT - sportRELIGION - religious program
EDUCATE - educationPHONE IN - phone in live
DRAMA - dramaTRAVEL - travel programs
CULTURE - cultureLEISURE - leisure
VARIED - various musicCO U N T RY - country music
POP - pop musicJAZZ - jazz music
ROCK - rock musicNATION - nation music
EASY - easy musicOLDIES - oldies
LIGHT - light musicFOLK - folk music
CLASSICS - classic musicDOCUMENT - documentaries
OTHER - other program typesSCIENCE - science
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The CD changer9
The CD changer
Using the system
Inserting the CD
Your radio is fitted with a player, which enables the play function of CD-
DA/CD-R/RW/MP3, multisession.
– Press the button . If no CD is inserted, NO CD appears in the
display. If a CD has already been inserted, the play function begins at
the point where the last play function was interrupted.
The display shows the following content:
current title number;
Information for playing time;
Assignment of the station keys ;
Display of the active REPEAT mode;
Display of the active MIX mode.
Operating the CD player
Select track
– Press the button or during the play function of the CD, in order
to select the previous and/or the next title.
– Press the button or for the fast finding, the reverse or forward
search starts after releasing the button.
Function SCAN
– Press the button , in order to scroll through the CD. The first 10
seconds of each title are played. At the same time the title number is
displayed in the display.
– In order to call up the automatic st ation finding, press the station key
OK. The found title is replayed.
End the play function of the CD
– Press the button or in order to end the play function of the
CD.
Note
If the ejected CD is not removed, it is drawn in again for safety reasons.
Fig. 2 CD mode
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Play function of MP3 data
Button
– Press the button , in order to scroll through the CD. The first 10
seconds of each title are played. At the same time the title number is
displayed in the display.
– In order to select a folder and to scroll through its content, press the
relevant station key .
– In order to call up the automatic st ation finding, press the station key
OK. The found title is replayed.
Button
– Press the button , the information for the current folder and title
is displayed under MP3 INFO on the display.
Display of additional information
– Press the station key ID3 INFO, the additional information for the
current title is displayed on the display.
The display shows the following content:
Information for title. If no information was stored on the CD, UNAVAILABLE appears in the display;
the number of the folder, from wh ich the current title is replayed;
Assignment of the station keys , selection of the previous or next folder, selection of the information display for current title FILE;
Display of the curr ently played title;
Expiration of play function time.
Selective functions in CD mode
– Press the button during the CD play function.
The display shows the following functions:
MIX
Play function of titles in random order.
•OFF - Play function in continuous order;
•TRACK - Play function of titles in random order in a certain folder;
•FOLDER - is a CD inserted with MP3 data, the titles in random order are played from randomly selected folders.
REPEAT
Selection of the mode for repeating the title.
•OFF - Play function in continuous order;
•TRACK - repeated play function of the selected title;
•FOLDER - is a CD inserted with MP3 data, the titles are repeated from the folder, which was active when starting the repeat mode.
AUX
Your radio is equipped with a connection which enables the play function of external sources.
Fig. 3 Play function of MP3 data
SCAN
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The CD changer11
Information on how to use a CD
CD to jump
Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.
Formation of condensation
When it is cold and after rain showers, moisture can deposit in the CD drive (condensation). This can effect the CD ju mp or impair the play function. In such cases wait until the moisture has dissipated.
Notes for the care of the CDs
If a CD is soiled, please never clean the CD in the direction of a circle but rather with a soft fluffly cloth from inside to outside. In case of severe layers of dirt we recom- mend to clean the CD with a commercially available CD cleaner. Also in this case do not clean the CD in the direction of a circ le but rather from inside to outside and then let it dry off.
Caution
•Never use liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or disk cleaner, otherwise the surface of the CD could get damaged.
•Never expose CDs to direct sun rays!
•Please never write or affix the CD!
Note
Dirt or damage of a CD can lead to diffic ulties when “reading” the information. The difficulty in reading the error depends on th e dirt or on the severity of the mechan- ical damage. Severe scratches cause reading errors which can make the CD jump or “get stuck”. All CDs must be treated carefu lly and always be stored in a protective case.
External CD changer
Using the system
Your radio can be equipped with an original CD changer which can be
installed in your vehicle.
– In the mode of the integrated CD player, press the button , so that
the play function of the external CD changer is activated. If no external
CD changer is connected, NO CDC appears in the display.
– Select a CD with a station key . NO CD is displayed for not assigned
positions.
The display shows the following content:
current title number;
Information for playing time;
Assi gnme nt of the s tation key s to the CDs , se lect the rele vant CD by pre ss ing;
Display of the currently replayed CD;
Display of the active MIX mode.
Fig. 4 Mode of the external CD changer
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Selective functions of the external CD changer
– Press the button during the CD play function.
The display shows the following functions:
MIX
Set the desired parameter by pressing the station key .
•OFF - Play function in continuous order;
•TRACK - Play function of titles in random order in a certain folder.
Note
You can call up the second level for radio settings ⇒page 5 by pressing the station key .
External sources
Your radio enables the connection of au dio units from a wide range, e.g.
portable player.
Activating an external audio source
– By repetitively pressing the button activate the external input,
AUX IN... is displayed. The play function starts automatically after
connecting the external source.
– If you wish to set the input sensitivity depending on the signal output
level of the external source, press the station key .
End play function of the external source
– Press button or . It starts the play function of the last selected
radio station.
– Press the button , in order to start the play function of the CD.
Setting of the input sensitivity
•AUX LEV 1 - high level, used in particular for notebooks;
•AUX LEV 2 - middle level, used for cassettes or CD player;
•AUX LEV 3 - low level, used for MP3 player;
Note
•Your radio has no control over the level setting of the external source. Make sure that the highest quality is achieved by a suitable combination of input sensitivity and output sensitivity of the external sour ce (volume control). You will find detailed information for this setting in the operating instructions of the units.
Technical short description
Power output
4x20 W at 14.4 V; 25°C; 10% THD (Total Harmonic Distation)
4x35 W peak power
Digital audio processor with Equa lizer according to vehicle model.
Display
Positive FSTN (Film Super Twisted Nematic)
Graphic 200x47 active points
MENU
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Škoda Auto pursues a policy of constant product and model development. We trust
that you will understand that changes to models in terms of shape, equipment and
engineering, may be introduced at any time. The information about scope of
delivery, appearance, performances, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption,
standards and functions of the vehicle is only correct at the time of publication.
Certain items of equipment might only be installed later on (information given by
the local authorised Škoda Service Partner) and only envisaged for particular
markets. It is therefore not possible for legal claims to be made based on the data,
illustrations and descriptions contained in this Owner's Manual.Reprinting, reproduction or translation, either in whole or in part, is not permitted
without the written consent of Škoda Auto.
Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws.
We reserve the right to make changes to this document.
Issued by: ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
© ŠKODA AUTO a.s. 2009
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