2007 SKODA SUPERB ECO mode

General comments5
General comments
General view
The button is designed to retrieve from upto nine automatically
stored traffic announcements with maximum four minutes and total recording period and for activating the recording function as well as
aborting a traffic information.
Radio mode:
Fig. 1 Functional description of the buttons for the
operation of audio and navigation functions
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Radio mode
Station finding
Automatic station finding
– Touch the rocker button , the station finding starts in the
selected direction, select the first station with a good reception
and play it.
Manual station finding
– Also stations with a weak reception, which are not taken into account by the automatic station finding, can be set with the
manual station finding.
Call up function
– Press the rocker button for more than 2 seconds - a signal tone sounds and “ manual” appears in the info field.
– If the rocker button is held pressed, the automatic station finding starts; this means the frequency changes quickly while
the tone switches to mute. The automatic station finding stops
if the rocker button is released. For fine tuning briefly press the
rocker button (see following point).
– Briefly press the rocker button - the displayed frequency changes in individual steps (FM: 0.1 MHz, AM: 9 kHz).
If the identification “ Manual” is no longer shown in the info field, the func-
tion is switched off again.
utomatic storing of radio stations (AS function )
The six best RDS stations can be automatically stored from the
respective service area (radio data system, which makes it
possible together with the radio program to transfer additionally
more information). They are stored on the station buttons .
This function is particularly useful on journeys.
If FM mode is set
– Press the button AS for more than two seconds - the system searches the six most powerful RDS stations and
stores them. “ Autostore” is displayed on the screen. After
ending the processs the most powerful station is set.
– You can call up the stored station with the station buttons .
Note
If there are less than six RDS stations, the stations without RDS are stored
and classified according to the field power on the remaining station
buttons. If there are less than six radio stations (TP) the remaining station
buttons are not changed.
Storing radio stations
You can store on the station buttons - three ranges -
FM (UKW), TP (Traffic Program = radio station ) and AM (MW) -
each six stations on two memory levels (e.g. memory levels FM1
and FM2)
– Set the desired station with the rocker button .
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– While the station to be stored is being listened to, the desired station button must be held as long as possible until a short
signal tone confirms the storing.
– The program name (RDS station) or the station frequency is shown in the info field after the successful storing.
Note
•In the case of RDS stations, besides the program name also the
regional frequency is stored.
•The memory is also available after disconnecting the battery.
•The field for the selected station buttons is marked in the radio infor-
mation display.
Retrieve radio station
To retrieve the stored station only briefly press the respective
station button . The program name or the frequency belonging
to this is displayed in the info field. If the stored frequency has no
high quality reception, the unit automatically selects a suitable
alternative frequency (Best-Station-Function) of the stored
station.
Note
Only touch the button , otherwise the already displayed frequency is
stored.
Playing radio station (Scan)
Stations of a waveband (TP, FM and AM) can be played briefly
one after the other (for ten seconds).
– Select the desired waveband via “ Select source”.
– Press the button ; the function Scan and the station name (or the frequency) is indicated in the infor field.
– If you wish to select the scanned station, press again the button . Thus the scan function is ended.
Note
If you have selected no station, the scan function is repeated after a
frequency process.
Radio mode with RDS and RDS regional
How does RDS function?
The function RDS (Radio Data System) is always active on the radio navi-
gation system. The broadcasting companies emit RDS information in
addition to the program, which is received by the RDS receiver in the
coded form.
The following functions are controlled by the transmitted code.
Program Identification (PI-Code) ; The radio detects the already
received station through the PI code.
Program Service Name (PS-Code); The PS-Code transmits the RDS
station name, which is displayed in the radio information display, e.g.
radio 21. As some station companies modify the RDS station name via the
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PS-Code (e.g for advertisement purpose ), there is the possibility to
change the RDS station name in the menu “ Audio Settings ” (call up via
menu field “ Settings”).
Alternative frequencies (AF-Code) ; The program of a station , e.g.
radio 21 emits different frequencies based on the limited range of the ultra
short wavebands of several broadcasting stations. The AF-Code commu-
nicates to the unit all possible frequencies for the corresponding station.
RDS ensures that the best receivable frequency of the selected station is
automatically and precisely set not to be heard.
Traffic radio identification (TP-Code = Traffic Program) ; This informa-
tion communicates to the receiver that a traffic radio station is just being
received.
Traffic information identification (TA-Code = Traffic Announcement) ;
The unit detects a traffic information by the TA-Code. If the radio is set
very low or in the CD mode, the unit switches automatically to the traffic
information in the programmed volume. Simultaneously the unit switches
to mono play function.
EON (Enhanced Information Concerning Other Networks) ; EON is a
RDS function, which ensures that all traffic information of a broadcasting
company is transmitted in the TP mode. Large broadcasting companies
(e.g. NDR) emit simultaneously and frequently various stations, e.g.
NDR 1, NDR 2, NDR 3 etc.... Independent of the already set station of a
broadcasting company, traffic information of other stations of this broad-
casting company can also be transmitted.
Catastrophy announcements ; Catastrophy announcements always
take priority over all other functions. The message “ Alarm” is displayed on
the screen.
RDS regional
Certain programs of the broadcasting companies are divided into regional
programs at specific times. Examplewise NDR 1 transmits at certain times
regional programs with different content e.g. for Schleswig-Holstein and
Hamburg. First of all the unit attempts to set only alternative frequencies of the
selected station.
If the quality is however so low, that there is a risk of a “
program loss”,
the unit accepts also frequencies, which are “ related” to the station NDR
1. As these stations emit temporarily different programs and due to such
a change in frequency also the program from one of the related stations
can be heard.
Basically the station change is only intended for stations with exact PI-
Code. In case of poor reception, however an automatic switch over to a
regional “ related” station family can be performed.
In the menu “ Audio Settings ” the function RDS regional can be set via
the menu field “ RDS REG” to “auto ” or “off”. When opting for “ auto” the
change to a regional “ related” station can only be performed if there is a
risk of losing the station.
Anchoring the RDS station name
As some station companies modify the RDS station name via the PS-
Code (e.g. for advertisement purposes) there is the possibility to anchor
the RDS station name in the menu “ Audio Settings”:
•fixed - the RDS station name is anchored as fixed, i.e. the FM and TP
station stored on the station buttons are shown with their RDS station
names (e.g. radio 21).
•variable- allows the display of advertisement texts and weather reports
in the info field.
Note
•After switching on, the unit searches the highest quality receiveable
frequency for the location of the selected station. The unit can remain
mute for several seconds depending on the reception position and the
number of alternative frequencies.
•The evalutation of the RDS information can last several minutes
depending on the power of the receivable signal.
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•RDS evaluation is not possible if the signal is too weak. In this case it
is the frequncy which appears in the status bar or in the info field instead
of the RDS station name.
•If there are unfavourable reception conditions (e.g. in the mountains)
the unit checks very often the alternative frequencies. This can cause brief
mutings.
•If this causes mutings and tone distortions in extremely poor reception
locations, the RDS function is temporarily switched off.
Traffic radio reception
Many stations in the FM range regularly transmit the current traffic reports
within their transmitting range.
After selecting a station, check if the set station has traffic reports.
If the set station is a TP station (station with traffic radio reception), the
identification “ TP” appears in addition to the station name in the info field
of the radio basic menu. The station remains set. The functions “ traffic
information standby ” and “EON” are active.
If the set station has no traffic radio station or cannot be received, the unit
searches automatically for another traffic radio station in the reception
area (start station finding). The message “ TP SEEK” (searching traffic
radio station) appears in the radio information display.
Listening to traffic information
A traffic information is detected by the unit using the traffic information
identification. Even if the radio is set very low or in the CD mode you can
listen to a traffic information. The play function is performed in Mono. The
message “ Info” appears in the radio information display. Simultaneously
the traffic information is recorded in the traffic information memory (TIM)
⇒ page 20. Interrupting a traffic information
If a traffic information was interrupted, press the button . A new
traffic information can be emitted.
Cancel traffic information standby
The traffic information standby is cancelled in the menu “
Select source”
when switching over to FM or AM level.
Traffic information memory - Traffic Memo (TIM)
The radio navigation system has a digital voice memory with which upto
nine traffic reports with a total duration of maximum four minutes can be
automatically recorded.
If the radio is switched on each traffic report of the set station is
recorded, if the show “ TP” is present in the info field.
If the unit is switched off traffic reports are recorded for as long as they
were selected in the menu “ Audio Settings” under “TIM-Standby”
⇒ page 14. This function can also be switched off.
Replaying the traffic reports
If you press the button , the replay of the traffic reports starts with
the last recorded traffic information and continues to the oldest traffic infor-
mation. The show “ TIM Track 4 Time 14:10 TP ” appears in the info field:
TIM - Play function of a recorded traffic information
Tra ck 4 - There are four traffic information. The play function begins with
the latest information.
Time 14:10 - Recording time
TP - TP station
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Replaying the random traffic report
The traffic reports can also be replayed in the random order.
•replaying older traffic report - press the rocker button on the left for
two seconds.
•replaying latest traffic report - press the rocker button on the right
for two seconds.
Fast replay of the traffic reports
If the rocker button on the right is held pressed, the reports are quickly
replayed with time details ( 3 - 5 times faster).
Repeating the traffic report
A traffic report is repeated, if the rocker button on the left is pressed
again (last pressing was carried out more than two seconds ago).
Ending TIM function
The function is ended by pressing again the button and the radio
basic menu is called up.
Erasing the traffic reports
The traffic reports are automatically erased six seconds after ending the
memory standby, which is 24 hours.
Note
•Select a radio station before switching off the unit, otherwise no traffic
reports can be stored.
•The storing can be activated for 24 hours or until the next switching on
by pressing the button if the unit is switched off. In the process
and if it is necessary a radio station is automatically set.
•The oldest announcement will be overwritten if the traffic information
memory is full.
•The beginning is overwritten, if a report lasts more than four minutes.
A signal tone sounds as information that the entire report could not be
stored.
•If a traffic report is stored when the unit is switched on, this action
continues until the end. Then the last selected setting is effective.
•If no traffic reports were stored, the message “ No Messages” appears
in the radio information display after pressing the button and a
signal tone sounds.
CD mode
Switching over to CD mode
– Call up the menu “ Select source ” ⇒fig. 11 with the button
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– Mark and confirm the menu field “ CD”. The CD changer
checks the magazine; thus the message “ Check Magazine”
appears.
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– Afterwards the play function starts in the order of the CDs inserted in the magazine.
Interrupting the CD play function
The play function of a CD is interrupted in the event of a traffic information.
At the same time the identification “ Info” is indicated in the info field of the
CD menu.
End CD play function
The CD play function is ended when selecting another tone source in the
menu “ Select source ”. The unit changes to radio mode.
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the error message “ CD ERROR” or “CD1 ERROR ” appears in the info
field.
•The selected CD with the current track (“ Tr a c k”) is displayed in the CD
information display. The menu fields besides the station buttons indi-
cate the assignment of the magazine with CDs.
•The message “ CD1 Track1 Play ” appears in the status bar if the
navigation is active.
CD functions
Select CD
– Select the desired CD using the corresponding station button . Select track
– Press the rocker button to se
lect the track. If the rocker
button on the right is pressed, the play function of the following
track starts. The current track starts from the beginning by
pressing the rocker button on the left. Press the rocker button
on the left briefly in succession, in order to reach the previous
track.
Scan
– Press the button for a brief playing of the tracks (ten seconds) of one CD. Press this button once again in order to
abort this function.
Playing track in random sequence
– Press the button in order to play the track of a CD in the random sequence. Press this button once again in order
to abort this function.
CD MIX
– This function makes it possible to play in the random sequence not only the track of a CD but also the CDs inserted
in the CD changer. For this step mark and confirm the menu
field “ CD Shuffle ” in the menu “ Audio Settings ”. Switch back
and forth between the options “ Disc” and “ Magazine ” by
pressing the menu knob .
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Information on how to use a CD changer
CD to jump
Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.
In such cases wait with the CD mode until there is a better road surface to
drive on.
Formation of condensation
When it is cold and after rain showers, moisture can deposit in the CD
changer housing (condensation). This can effect the CD jump 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 recommend to clean the CD with a commercially available
CD cleaner. Also in this case do not clean the CD in the direction of a circle
but rather from inside to outside and then let it dry off.
Caution
•Never use liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or disk cleaner, other-
wise 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 difficulties when “ reading” the infor-
mation. The difficulty in reading the error depends on the dirt or on the
severity of the mechanical damage. Severe scratches cause reading
errors which can make the CD jump or “ get stuck”. All CDs must be
treated carefully and always be stored in a protective case.
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