2013 SKODA OCTAVIA radio

■Temperature: - Temperature units
■ ° - Degrees Celsius
■ ° - Degrees Fahrenheit
■ Volume: - Volume units
■ l - Litres
■ gal (US) - Gallons (US)
■ gal (UK) - Gallons (UK)
■ Consumption: - Consumption units
■ l/100km - Litres per 100 kilometres
■ km/l - Kilometres per litre
■ mpg (US) - Miles per gallon (US)
■ mpg (UK) - Miles per gallon (UK)
■ Gas consumption: - Gas consumption units
■ kg/100km - Kilograms per 100 km
■ km/kg - Kilometres per kilogram
■ m³/100 km - Cubic metres per 100 kilometres
■ km/m³ - Kilometres per cubic metre
■ Pressure: - Pressure units for tire pressure
■ kPa - Kilopascal
■ bar - bar
■ psi - Pounds per square inch
Voice control settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Voice control .
■ Dialogue style: - Setting the dialogue style
■ Long - Long dialogue (the system plays complete acoustic messages)
■ Short - Short dialogue (the system shortens some acoustic messages or sub-
stitutes them with an acoustic signal)
■ Display available commands - Switch on/off the menus containing basic voice
commands when voice control is activated
■ Voice control session start tone - Switch on/off the audible signal that is out-
put when voice control is activated
■ Voice control session end tone - Switch on/off the audible signal that is output
when voice control is ended
■ Input tone in voice dialogue - Switch on/off the audible signal that is output to
signal that voice control is waiting for a command

Restore factory settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.›
Press the Menu button
→  → Factory settings .
■ Restore factory settings - Reset all factory settings
■ Sound - Restore default settings for sound
■ Radio - Restore default settings for radio
■ Vehicle - Restore default settings for the vehicle systems
■ Telephone - Restore default settings for phone
■ Media - Restore default settings for media
■ Voice control - Restore default settings for voice control
■ Navigation - Restore default settings for navigation
■ Bluetooth - Restore default settings for the Bluetooth ®
function
■ System - Restore the system default settings

Bluetooth ®
settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
›
Press the Menu button
→ 
→ Bluetooth .
■ Bluetooth - Switch on/off Bluetooth ®
function
■ Visibility: - Switch on/off the visibility of the Bluetooth ®
device for other devices
■ Visible - Visibility is always on
■ Hidden - Visibility is off
■ At start-up - Turns on visibility for 5 minutes after switching on the ignition or
until the driving speed has exceeded 5 km/h
■ Name: - Open the input screen with keyboard - Change the device name
■ Paired devices - Display the list of paired Bluetooth ®
devices; connect or delete
a paired device; delete the list of paired devices ■ Delete all - Delete all paired Bluetooth ®
devices
■  - Delete the paired Bluetooth ®
device
■ Find devices - Searches for available external devices with enabled Bluetooth ®
functions and activated visibility
■ Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) - Switch on/off the connection option for Blue-
tooth ®
profiles A2DP and AVRCP 1)
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21Device settings

Audio
Radio
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main Menu
23
List of available stations
24
Search for radio stations and save
24
Search available stations (Scan)
25
Station logos
25
Traffic information
25
Station information (DAB)
26
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The device allows analogue radio reception of FM and AM frequency ranges as
well as DAB digital radio reception.
DAB digital radio reception allows multiple stations to be transmitted in a single
frequency in the form of a so-called ensemble. It also allows for the transmission
of additional data and information (e.g. messages, sport, weather, warnings, etc.).
Note
■ Car parks, tunnels, tall buildings or mountains can disrupt the radio signal even
causing it to fail completely.■
For vehicles with disc antennas, if the discs are obscured with film or metal-
coated stickers, you may experience interference.
■
In countries where the RDS function is not supported sufficiently, we recom-
mend turning off the RDS and AF functions. Otherwise, these settings can affect the functionality of the radio.

Main MenuFig. 13
Radio: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
Information and function keys » Fig. 13
Selected radio station (frequency or name)
Station keys
Memory groups for the preset buttons
Choice of radio waveband (FM / AM / DAB)
List of available stations » page 24
Manual / semi-automatic station search » page 24
Changing station either in the list of available stations or the preset buttons
depending on the menu Arrow buttons: » page 26 , Settings
Radio settings
Information about radio station (DAB) » page 26
For each radio waveband (FM / AM / DAB) there are 15 preset buttons to which
the radio stations can be saved. These preset buttons are divided into three
memory groups.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button RADIO.
Choose radio waveband
›
Press the button RADIO repeatedly.
or
›
Press the function key
D
» Fig. 13 , and select the desired area. 
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Information symbols in the displaySymbolMeaningTraffic information station Traffic signal is not available or the selected station is not a TP sta-
tion RDS function is switched off (FM) AF alternative frequency is off (FM)

List of available stations
Fig. 14
Typical list of available stations: FM / DAB
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
All stations with sufficient reception at the given location appear in the List of
available stations. The device searches for these stations automatically.
Show stations list
›
In the Radio menu press 
.
Information symbols in the display
SymbolMeaningRadio station from the list of available stations saved to preset buttonsCurrently selected radio stationTraffic information station  (e.g.)Type of program being broadcast (FM) (e.g.)Type of regional broadcast (FM)SymbolMeaningSignal is not available (DAB)Radio stations with slideshow (DAB)
Update station list
In the FM band the station list is updated automatically.
In AM and DAB bands update is performed manually by pressing the function key .
Sort radio stations in the station list (FM) by -
› Alphabet
- alphabetical order according to channel name
› Group
- Sort by transmitted program type

Search for radio stations and save
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
A radio station can also be searched and saved to a preset button.Automatic station search
Automatically set stations are in the list of available stations.
Semi-automatic station search
›
In the Radio menu press the function key 
.
›
The function key 
or 
.
The device scans the bandwidth until the first available station is tuned.
Manual station search
›
In the Radio menu press the function key 
.
›
Set the desired station using the function keys with the symbols 
/ 
or by
moving the slider across the screen.
Save radio station to a preset button
›
Press and hold the desired station in the list of available stations. (a list of pre- set buttons
B
» Fig. 13 on page 23is displayed).
›
Press the preset button
B
to which you want to save the desired station.
or
›
Set the desired station manually or semi-automatically.
›
Press and hold the corresponding function key
B
until you hear an acoustic sig-
nal 
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You can switch between the groups of individual preset buttons using the func-
tion keys C.
Search available stations (Scan)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
This function plays all the available stations in succession for a few seconds each.Switching on
›
Press the button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5
or
›
Press 
→ the Scan button.
Switching off
›
Press the
2
button.
or
›
Press any function key in the device screen.
After switching off the function, the device receives the station at the point at which the function was cancelled.

Station logos
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
The preset buttons
(B
» Fig. 13 on page 23 ) can be associated with logos (im-
ages) of the radio station.
Automatically save station logo (FM / DAB)
›
Before you save the radio station to a preset button press the function key 
→ Advanced setup .
›
Activate the menu item Auto-save station logos » page 27 , Advanced settings
(FM) and » page 27 , Advanced settings(DAB) .
When you save the station to a preset button, the station is also assigned a logo from the device memory if it has been saved.
Storing station logo manually
A logo can be assigned manually to the previously stored station.
›The function key
 → Station logos .
A menu with preset buttons for radio stations is displayed.›
Press the preset button for the station to which you wish to assign a logo.
A media menu (CD, SD card, USB) is displayed.
›
Select the image in the preferred storage medium.
Selecting the image assigns it to the respective preset button.
Note
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500x500 pixels.
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Traffic information
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
During playback in the Media menu the traffic report is received by the last selec-
ted radio station.
Should this radio station not support traffic reports or the signal is not available,
then the device automatically searches for a TP station.
Switching on/off
›
The function key 
.
›
Enable or disable the menu item Traffic programme (TP).
Traffic reports
During a traffic announcement, the following menu is displayed:
›
Cancel - The current traffic report is cancelled. The TP function remains activa-
ted.
›
Deactivate - The current traffic report is cancelled and the TP function is
switched off.
Note
Some radio stations misleadingly identify themselves as TP stations. It is there-
fore not a device error that with such radio stations, no traffic news exists.
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Station information (DAB)Fig. 15
Station information
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 23.
DAB allows the transmission of various additional information. The display op-
tions for this information on the screen can be adjusted in the following menu.
›
Press RADIO
→ DAB → .
 .
■ Preset list - Display only saved DAB stations
■ Station info. - Displays DAB station information, accompanying text (radio text)
and images (e.g., artist name or programme and image type where these are
broadcast)
■ Radio text - Displays one radio text
■ Slide show - Displays one image; the image will switch to full-screen view until
you switch the screen back on by moving your hand towards it.
Note
If you touch the screen in the area where the accompanying text (radio text) is
displayed, the screen will only display this information. If you touch the screen in
the area of the displayed image, only images will be displayed on the screen.
Radio settings
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings
26
Advanced settings (FM)
27
Advanced settings(DAB)
27
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
The basic setting of the radio functions is the same for all broadcast areas. The
Advanced setup menu item is different for FM and DAB. The AM broadcast area
does not have this menu option.

Settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
›
Press the button RADIO
→ 
.
Basic setting ■ Sound - Sound setup » page 19, Sound settings
■ Scan - Auto-play all stations in the current frequency band of each station for
around 5 seconds.
■ Arrow buttons: - Set the station select function in the radio menu
■ Preset list - Only switch to preset radio stations - Preset buttons
■ Station list - Switch all stations currently in range for the selected frequency
band
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ Delete presets - Delete the stored stations (preset buttons)
■  - Delete an actual radio station (preset button)
■  Delete all - Deletes the stored stations (preset buttons)
■ Station logos - Manual assignment of station logos » page 25
■ Radio text - Switch the radio text display (FM and DAB) on/off
■ Advanced setup - Another setting that is different depending on the selected
waveband (FM and DAB)
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Advanced settings (FM)First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
Advanced Settings for the FM waveband■ Advanced setup
■ Alternative frequency (AF) - Switching on/off the search for alternative fre-
quencies of the station currently being played. AF off is displayed on the de-
vice screen when you switch off.
■ Radio Data System (RDS) - Switch the RDS function on/off
■ RDS Regional: - Switch the automatic tracking of related regional stations on/
off ■ Fixed - The selected regional station is retained indefinitely. When the sig-
nal is lost, another regional station must be set manually.
■ Automatic - Auto-selects the station with the best reception at the mo-
ment. If you lose reception the region, the unit will automatically set anoth- er available region.
■ Auto-save station logos - Auto-saves the station logo according to the PI
code of the radio station » page 25

Advanced settings(DAB)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 26.
Advanced settings for DAB broadcasts■ Advanced setup
■ DAB traffic announcements - Switch on/off DAB announcements
■ Other DAB announcements - Switch on/off other announcements (e.g., re-
ports, regional weather, sports reports, financial news)
■ DAB - DAB station tracking - Switch on/off automatic DAB station tracking in
other station groups
■ Automatic DAB - FM switching - Switch on/off auto-switching from DAB to
the FM frequency band if the DAB signal is lost
■ L-band - Switch on/off the automatic DAB station search in L-band
■ Auto-save station logos - Automatic association of the logo with station de-
tected » page 25
DAB programme tracking
If a DAB station is a member of several station groups, when the signal is poor,
the same station is searched in a different station group.
Auto-change DAB -FM
If the DAB signal is poor, the unit will try to find a corresponding FM station for
the DAB station you are currently listening to.
For auto-change to work, the DAB and FM stations must send a sender ID.
› While the station is received on the FM band, (
) is displayed after the station
name. When the relevant DAB station can be received again the marker disap- pears ( ).
› If a DAB station is also not available in the FM frequency band due to poor re-
ception, the device will be switched to mute.
› If you do not want automatic station change (e.g. when driving through tunnels,
when reception may be lost temporarily), you can deactivate this function .
L-band
Different frequency ranges are used for DAB radio reception in different coun-
tries. In some countries the DAB radio reception is only in the so-called L-band.
› If you have any problems with the DAB wireless reception check that DAB Auto-
matic search in L-band is on.
› If there is no DAB radio reception in that country in the L-band, then it is better
to leave it off this menu item. The channel scan is faster.
27Radio

Phone
Communication
Telephones and two-way radio systems
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Introductory information
35
Main menu
36
Problems with the Telephone function
36
Phonebox
37
Settings
37
The Telephone menu is available when the following conditions are met: The ignition is switched on.
The Bluetooth ®
function on the device is switched on.
After the device is switched on, the system attempts to connect to the most re- cently connected mobile phone 1)
.
If a telephone is connected to the device and the device is turned off, the connec-
tion to the phone is not dropped. The connection is lost after switching off the
ignition (for vehicles with KESSY system after switching off the ignition and open-
ing the driver's door).
WARNING■ The national regulations for using a mobile phone in a vehicle must be ob-
served.■
If a mobile phone or a two-way radio system is operated in a vehicle without
an external aerial or an external aerial which has been installed incorrectly,
this can increase the strength of the electromagnetic field inside the vehicle.
■
Two-way radio systems, mobile phones or mounts must not be installed on
airbag covers or within the immediate deployment range of the airbags.
■
Never leave a mobile phone on a seat, on the dashboard or anywhere, from
which it can be thrown during a sudden braking manoeuvre, an accident or a
collision - risk of injury. Use storage compartments with lid or the multimedia
holder for safe storage » Vehicle Owner's Manual , chapter Practical equip-
ment.
■
Before transport of the vehicle by air, the Bluetooth ®
function must be
switched off by a specialist company.
CAUTION
■ In areas with no signal and possibly in tunnels, garages and subways it is possi-
ble that a phone conversation may be lost and no phone connection is possible -
not even in an emergency!■
The range of the Bluetooth ®
connection to the hands-free system is limited to
the vehicle interior. The range is dependent on local factors, e.g. obstacles be-
tween the devices and mutual interferences with other devices. If your mobile phone is in a jacket pocket, for example, this can lead to difficulties when estab-lishing a connection with the device or transferring data.

Introductory information
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 35.
The device allows for a wireless connection to the mobile phone. Your mobile
phone can be operated from this unit. 

1)
With some phones, it is necessary to set the connection to the device as "authorised" in order for the
automatic connection to be successful. If this is not set, the system will prompt you for a confirma-
tion each time you attempt to connect to the mobile phone.
35Communication

ŠKODA permits the operation of mobile phones and two-way radio systems with
a professionally installed external aerial and a maximum transmission power of
up to 10 watts.
Please ask at a specialist workshop about installing and operating mobile phones
and two-way radio systems that have a transmission power of more than 10 W.
Operating mobile phones or two-way radio systems may interfere with the func-
tionality of the electronic systems in your vehicle.
The reasons for this are as follows:
› no external aerial;
› external aerial incorrectly installed;
› transmission power greater than 10 watts.
Note
■
We recommend that the installation of mobile phones and two-way radio sys-
tems in a vehicle be carried out by a specialist garage.■
The phone features depend on the mobile network operators and on the phone
being used. Further information is available from the mobile network operator or
refer to your phone manual
■
In signal-free areas reception can be interrupted or the call disconnected.
■
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. In exceptional
cases, electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals and tele-
phone service may be disrupted.

Main menu
Fig. 22
Phone: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 35.
Explanation of graphic
Name of the mobile network provider
Click on name of the connected phone, press to open a list of paired phones Speed dial favourite telephone numbers » page 41
Direct entry of a phone number » page 42
Display the phonebook » page 43
Display of call list (if there are new missed calls, the symbol will appear here  with information about the number of missed calls) » page 43
Menu Settings Phone » page 37
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button TELEPHONE.
If a mobile phone is connected to the device, the Telephone » Fig. 22 main menu
is displayed.
Symbols in the display
SymbolMeaningCharge status of the phone battery a)Signal strengtha)Roaming (before the name of the mobile network provider) a)Missed callCurrent calla)
This function is only supported by some mobile phones.

Problems with the Telephone function
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 35.
If there are problems with the availability of the network or with the Bluetooth ®
function, the following messages appear on the device display screen. 

ABC36Phone