2008 SKODA OCTAVIA key

Radio
2RadioRadio - Overview
Rotary/push knob
− switching on and off (press for a long period of time)
− Reducing the volume (briefly press)
− Volume control (rotate)
− other function settin gs in various menus
Rotary/push knob to call up the menu settings of the parameter for
radio or CD player
Button to activate the audio source
Button to activate the radio mode
Buttons
− manual station finding, fast station finding
− Select the track in the CD mode, fast forward/backward search in the CD
mode
Button
− Display of radio text information
− Display of additional information of MP3-CDs
Button for adjusting the sound
Button automatically stores the station
Button to activate the reception of traffic reports
CD-case
CD - eject button
Station keys
− store and select the RDS station
− CD selection
− Enter code Characters in the text
*
Parts of the equipment which are marked in such a way are only installed as
standard on certain models or are available as special equipment.
 End of the paragraph. The paragraph continues on the following page.Important informationWarrantyThe equipment warranty terms and conditions also apply for new vehicles.
After the expiration of the warranty, a piec e of equipment in need of repair will be
replaced with a reconditioned, original item with spare part warranty. It is, however,
a precondition that the housing has not been damaged and no unauthorised
attempts have been made to carry out repairs.
Note
Damage within the meaning of the warranty must not be the result of improper
handling of the system or from unprofession al repair attempts. It is also essential
that there is no external damage.Operation of radioThe radio should only be used, if the traffic situation permits it.
The volume settings must be selected in such a way that audible signals from the
outside, e.g. a Martins horn from utility vehicles (police cars, ambulances and fire
brigade), can be heard at all times.
Power output
4x20 W
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VOL
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MENU
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MEDIA
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RADIO
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INFO
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WARNING
Please concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are
fully responsible for road safety. Only use the functions of the radio in such
a way that you are always in full co ntrol of your vehicle in all traffic
situations!Using the displayCarefully handle the display because dent s and scratches can occur through pres-
sure of the finger or contact with sharp objects.
The display can be cleaned with a soft cl oth and finger marks can be wiped away
with pure alcohol.
Note
Do not use solvent such as turpentine or petrol as they will corrode the display
surface.Anti-theft protectionAnti-theft codingYour radio is equipped with a convenience co ding. If the radio is being operated for
the first time, the safety code is not only stored in the radio but also in the vehicle.
After disconnecting and reconnecting the batte ry, first of all switch on the ignition
and then the radio.
If you wish to install the radio in another vehicle, the safety code must be entered.
In this case, please do not hesitate to contact a Škoda Service Partner or a Škoda
importer.
As the unit only functions after entering the safety code, this practically excludes its
use after a theft - a contribution to increased anti-theft safety.
Note
The code is stored in the instrument cluste r. This ensures that it is automatically
decoded (convenience coding). Manual input of the code is normally not
necessary.Enter code– Switch on the radio if the ignition is on.
– Enter the safety code using the station keys - .
– Confirm the safety code by pressing the station key .If you have confirmed a wrongly entered co de, you can repeat once again the entire
process.
If the code number is entered incorrectl y for the second time, the unit will be
blocked for approx. one hour. It is possible to enter again the safety code after one
hour has expired, when the unit and th e ignition have been switched on.
The cycle - two attempts, blocked for an hour - will continue to apply.Basic settingSwitching the unit on and off– The system is switched on or off by pressing the rotary/push knob for a long period of time.If the key is pulled out of the ignition lo ck with the unit switched on, the unit wil
switch off automatically. You can switch on again the unit by pressing the
rotary/push knob . When the ignition is switched off, the unit switches off auto-
matically after approx. one hour (dischar ge protection of the vehicle battery).
If you have switched off the radio by withdrawing the ignition key, the radio
switches on again once the ignition is on.
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4Audio settings– Press the button and then the station key and select the desired
parameter.
– Set the desired value by turning the rotary/push knob .You can select between the following parameters:•
BASS - bass setting;
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MIDDLE - midtone setting;
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TREBLE - treble setting;
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BALANCE - setting of the volume ratio between the left and right side;
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FA D E R - setting of the volume ratio between the front and the rear;
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ON VOL
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PDC VOL
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GALA
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LO U D - in case of low volume level, this function reinforces the range of bass
and treble frequencies;
ON VOL
Your radio stores the last volume set before switching off. If the value is higher, the
volume is reduced to the value of the parameter ON VOL after switching on the
radio again.
GALA
Your radio increases automatically its volu me with the increasing vehicle speed. A
higher setting value results in a stronger volume increase.
PDC VOL*
If your vehicle is equipped with “parking aid”, the volume is automatically
decreased to a pre-defined value, wh en the “parking aid” is active.
Setting the special functions– Press the button longer.
– Select the individual functions of the menu with the help of the station
keys.
– Set the desired value using the rotary/push knob or with the help of the station keys.AUX*
Switching on or off the function s of the external audio source.
Setting of the input sensitivity AUX LEV :•
AUX LEV 1 - high level, used in particular for notebooks;
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AUX LEV 2 - middle level, used for cassettes or CD player;
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AUX LEV 3 - low level, used for MP3 player;
PHONE*
If your vehicle is equipped with a ha ndsfree system, you can switch on or off the
monophone play function of the mobile phone calls via the loudspeakers of the
vehicle.
BEEP
Switching on or off the tone signal when storing the radio stations.
ILLUM
Switch on (value 2) or switch off (value 1) the rear lighting of the control buttons for
the radio.
AF
The function alternative frequency (AF) ensures that the best receivable frequency
of the selected station is automatically and precisely set. The replay of the broad-
cast can be muted briefly during the search process according to the best receiv-
able frequency. If no alternative frequenc y of the set station can be found and the
station no longer offers a satisfactory quality, then please select another station.
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MENU
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REG
Certain programs of the broadcasting companies are divided into regional
programs at specific times. That is why in individual regions the regional programs
of a station can broadcast different contents.
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 also
accepts “related” frequencies.•
FIX - the receiver switches to a regional “related” station, if the reception of the
current station could be interrupted;
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AUTO - the receiver can access the re gional “related” station unlimited.
BT-AUDIO*
Enables a wireless transfer of MP3 data to the telephone preinstallation.
Radio modeWaveband switch-over– Press the button for a long period of time.Your radio is equipped with FM and AM wavebands. They are divided in 6 memory
levels, i.e. 3 levels for the FM waveband and 3 levels for the AM waveband. There
are each 6 memory spaces available on these levels.
Activation of the FM waveband
The FM waveband is activated when pressing the station key FM. By briefly
pressing the button , you can select between the memory levels FM1, FM2
and FM-AS.
Activation of the AM waveband
The AM waveband is activated wh en pressing the station key AM. By briefly
pressing the button , you can select between the memory levels FM1, FM2
and FM-AS.
The process of searching for and storing the radio stationsManual search
– Set the frequency of the desired radio station by pressing the button or or by turning the rotary/push knob .
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 station finding is started during which the 6 stations with the strongest signal in the memory level FM2
and/or AM2 are stored. This applies only to the wavebands FM2 and
AM2.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 of the curren t waveband are updated and stored once
again by repetitively pressing the button .Radio textCertain radio stations tran smit additional text information - designated as
radio text.
– The information of the radio text is displayed by pressing the button .
RADIO
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Note•
The text information must not be available to all radio stations.
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Depending upon the quality of the received signal, the radio needs a specific
time, in order to correctly read all the illustrated characters.
Tra f f i c re p o r t sActivating and deactivating the traffic reports
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.
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. At the
end of the traffic report, the radio automati cally returns to the original play func-
tion.
If you wish to deactivate the traffic in formation, press once again the button , TP
goes out on the display.Function SCANThe stations of a waveband can be played briefly one after the other (for
ten seconds).
– Press the set button , the radio se arches automatically all available
stations of the current waveband.
– In order to call up the original radio station, press the station key CANCEL .
– End the automatic finding by pressing the button OK. The current
radio station remains selected.
– If you wish to select other radio stations, press the button SKIP.
TP
TP
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CD player7
CD playerUsing the systemInserting the CD– Press the button , in order to select the audio source: CD
(internal CD drive), CDC (external CD changer), AUX (external input)
and BT-AUDIO (wireless transfer of MP3 data to the telephone prein-
stallation).
– Carefully insert a CD into the CD case until it is automatically drawn in. The play function begins automatically.Operating the CD playerSelect track
– Briefly press the rocker switch or during the play function of
the CD or turn the rotary/push knob , in order to select the previous
and/or the next title.
– Press the button or longer for fast replay of the track (reverse
or forward). The play function is continued after releasing the button.
Function SCAN
– Briefly press the control button , in order to scroll through the CD. The first 10 seconds of each title are played.
– In order to call up the original replayed title, press the station key CANCEL.
– End the automatic finding by pressing the button OK. The already
replayed title remains selected.
– If you wish to select another title, press the button SKIP. End the play function of the CD
– In order to end the play function
of the CD, press the desired station
key.
Ejecting CD
– Press the button , the Cd is ejected.
Note
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If the ejected CD is not removed, it is drawn in again for safety reasons.
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If the radio is functioning in the TP mode before changing to the CD mode, the
play function of the CD is interrupted duri ng the traffic reports and the unit switches
over to the radio mode. After the traffic reports have ended, the unit switches back
once again to the CD mode.
Play function of MP3 dataDisplay of additional information
– Press the button , the additional information for the current title is displayed on the display.
– You can select the additional information with the station buttons , which is displayed on the display.Selective functions in CD modeDuring the CD play function the followin g functions are displayed on the display:
RPT
Selection of the mode for repeating the title.•
OFF - Play function in continuous order;
MEDIA
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CD player9
The unit plays the MP3 data stored on a data carrier in a certain sequence
⇒ page 8, fig. 1 . The illustration shows an exampl e of a typical MP3 CD containing
the titles (Tracks
), folder (Folder
) and sub-folder.
Information on how to use a CDCD 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 from
inside to outside with a soft lint-free cloth. In case of severe layers of dir t 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.
Overheating protection
If the temperature in the unit exceeds 85°C, the play function of the CD is ended for
safety reasons.
Caution
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Never use liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or disk cleaner, otherwise the
surface of the CD could get damaged!
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Never expose the CD to direct sun rays!
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Please never write or affix the CD!Note
Dirt or damage of a CD can lead to difficulties 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 carefully and always be stored in a protective
case.
External sources*Input AUX-IN
– Activate the AUX-IN socket by pressing the button and by subsequently pressing the function key .
– The input for external audio sources AUX-IN is located under the armrest of the front seats.
– External audio sources, which are not connected to the AUX-IN socket, cannot be operated via the radio.
Input MDI - Multimedia socket (MEDIA-IN)
– Activate the AUX-IN socket by pressing the button and by subsequently pressing the function key .
– The input MDI is located in the glove box.
Fig. 2 AUX-IN and MEDIA-IN
socket
MEDIA
AUX
MEDIA
PD
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