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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
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The code is stored in the instrument cluster. This ensures that it is automatically
decoded (convenience coding). Manual inpu t of the code is normally not neces-
sary.
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If the unit and the ignition is switched of f, a flashing LED indicates the effective
anti-theft protection.
Enter code– Switch on the radio if the ignition is on. SAFE is displayed and then
1000.
– Enter the safety code using the station keys - .
– Confirm the code by pressing the ke y for a long time or by briefly
pressing the button .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. The safety co de can only be entered again after one
hour has expired, with the uni t switched on and the ignition key in the ignition lock.
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 turning / pressing the rotary / push knob .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
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4rotary/push knob . If the engine is switch ed off, the unit (protection of the vehicle
battery before discharging) switches of f automatically after approx. one hour.
If you have switched off the radio by withdrawing the ignition key, the radio
switches on again once the ignition is on.Audio settingsSetting the bass
– Press the button , BASS appears in the display.
– Set the desired value by turning the button .
Setting treble
– Press the button , TRE appears in the display.
– Set the desired value by turning the button .By pressing again the button or 5 seconds after the setting, the set values are
stored and the radio returns to the normal mode.Adjusting volume ratioBalance
– Press the button , BAL appears in the display.
– You can set with the button the desired value of the volume ratio between the left and right side.
Fa d er
– Press the button once again, FA D appears in the display.
– You can set with the button the desired value of the volume ratio between the front and the rear.
By pressing again the button or 5 seconds after the setting, the set values are
stored and the radio returns to the normal mode.Setting the special functions– Press the button for some considerable time, in order to activate the menu Setup.
– Once again press the button or the rocker switch or , in order to select the individual functions of the menu.
– Confirm the changed setting with the button .
– You can store the desired value by briefly pressing the button or the rocker switch .
– You can leave the menu Set-up without storing the values by pressing the button for a long time.GALA
Your radio increases automatically its volume with the increasing vehicle speed. A
higher setting value results in a stronger volume increase.
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.
LED
For switching the Warn LED on or off.
BEEP
Switching on or off the tone signal when storing the radio stations.
AUTO REG / REG OFF
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.
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Store station
– After selecting the radio station, hold one of the station keys , 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, TP or AM2 are stored. STORE is displayed on the display.When storing the radio stations on the st ation keys is finished, you can call up
the desired radio station by pressing a station key .
Note
The stored radio stations are updated and stored once again by repetitively
pressing the button .Radio textCertain radio stations transmit addition al text information - designated as
radio text.
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.
RDS functionsRDS (“ Radio Data System”) serves to transmit program identification and additional
services therefore also enabling automatic tracking of stations. In the event of sufficiently satisfactory reception the suitable RDS radio stations will
display the station name instead of the station frequency.
If a radio station sends additional inform
ation via the RDS function while a station
is being stored, it can occur that the name of the radio station is later displayed
incorrectly in the memory list.
Tr a f f i c r e 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. TP SEEK is displayed on the display.
If no radio station which transmits the traffic reports is found, NO TP is shown on
the display.
An incoming traffic report automatically inte rrupts the CD play function or listening
to a radio station, which at that moment is not transmitting a traffic report. INFO
PRGNAME is displayed on the display. At th e end of the traffic report, the radio
automatically returns to the original play function.
If you wish to deactivate the traffic information, press once again the button , TP
goes out on the display.Traffic information memory Automatic recording of traffic reports
If the traffic information function is switched on, a traffic information station
is received and the incoming traffic reports will be recorded as long as the ignition
is switched on. This way you are informed at any time of the current traffic situation,
even if you have your radio switched off for a lengthy period while driving.
If the vehicle is not in use (ignition off) while a traffic information station is received
and the traffic information function is sw itched on, incoming traffic reports from
this station are recorded for two hours.
When switching the ignition off the current traffic information station is displayed
for about five seconds, from which the ne xt two hours of traffic reports will be
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recorded. During this display of five seco nds, you can select another traffic infor-
mation station using the arrow keys on the unit, which will be recorded.
If, when the vehicle is not in use, the reception of the set traffic information station
is too poor because of external influences , it will automatically search for another
traffic information station.
A maximum of nine traffic announcements with a total length of up to four minutes
can be recorded. The oldest traffic report will always be overwritten if the memory
is full.
Record for 2 hours
If the TP range was selected before switch ing off the radio, all the following traffic
reports are automatically recorded during th e next 2 hours. “TIM 2 H” is shown in
the display.
Record for 24 hours
A 24 hour recording mode is activated in the switched-off status by pressing the
button . The last heard program and “TIM 24 H” is shown in the display.
Note
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The radio stations broadcasting this information are responsible for the content
of the traffic reports.
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A recording of traffic reports is only poss ible, if the traffic information function
is switched on and a traffic information station is received (Display: TP).
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The oldest traffic report will always be overwritten if the memory is full.
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In case of a message of over four minut es long, the beginning is overwritten.
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If you switch on the radio while recording a message, the recording is
interrupted.
Playing traffic reports– Press on the button , in order to listen to the stored traffic reports. The play function starts with the last recorded traffic report and runs
through to the oldest recorded traffic report. – If you press the rocker switch , you can return to the beginning of
the currently replayed traffic report.
– If you press the rocker switch twic e during the play function, you
can switch between the recorded messages by pressing the rocker
switch or .
– You must keep the rocker switch or pressed for a fast reverse or forwards replay of the announcements.
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8CD playerUsing the systemInserting the CD– Carefully insert a CD into the CD case until it is automatically
drawn in. The play function begins automatically. PLAY CD TR y (y =
number of the current track) appears on the display.Operating the CD playerSelect track
– Press the rocker switch or during the play function of the CD, in order to select the previous and/or the next title.
– Press the button or for fast replay of the track (reverse or forward). The play function is co ntinued 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. SCAN CD TR y appears on the
display.
– In order to return to the normal mode, press once again the button .
Replay the track in random order
– Press the button to start the play function of the tracks of the current CD in random order. End the play function of the CD
– In order to end the play function of the CD and to activate the radio,
press the button or . The CD remains in the unit.
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 during 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.
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If the temperature in the radio exceeds 85°C, the CD player is switched off for
safety reasons. If the temperature drops be low 85°C, the CD player is switched on
again.
General information for MP3 operationRequirements for the MP3 data and data carrier •
650 MB and 700 MB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW.
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The CDs must correspond to the ISO 9660 Level 2 standard as well as the Joliet
data system (single and multi-session).
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Data names must be no longer than 64 characters.
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The list structure is restricted to a depth of 8 list levels.
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Play lists are not supported.
Bit rate (data flow per time unit)
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The system supports MP3 data with bit rates of 32 to 256 KB/s as well as MP3
data with variable bit rates.
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The indicated playing time data with variable bit rates is not reliable.
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.
WARNING
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The CD player is a 1st class laser produc t. There is a definite risk of injury
from invisible laser beams if it is opened.
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The CD player contains no parts that have to be serviced or repaired.
Please contact your speciali st garage if a mechanical defect occurs or the CD
player has to be repaired.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 carefu lly and always be stored in a protective
case. External CD changer*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 exte rnal CD changer is activated.
– Select a CD with a station key . NO CD is displayed for not assigned
positions.Further displays on the display:•
NO DISC - there is no CD magazine in the CD changer.
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CD X NO DISC - in the selected CD compartment X is no CD.
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CHK MAGAZINE - the CD changer is scrolling through the CD magazine at this
moment and is not yet ready to use. The pl ay function begins when the search has
ended.
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NO CD MAGAZINE - there is no CD magazine in the CD changer.
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