2013 SKODA OCTAVIA radio

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Familiarization with the unit
Introductory information
4
Important notes
4
Equipment overview
5
Unit operation
8
In the unit screen
8
In MAXI DOT Display
10
Voice control
14
Device settings
18
Setup menu
18
Audio
Radio
23
Operation
23
Radio settings
26
Media
28
Operation
28
Signal sources
30
Phone
Communication
35
Telephones and two-way radio systems
35
Connect to the mobile phone
38
Telephone functions
41Navigation
Description of the navigation system45
Preface to navigation
45
Navigation settings
46
Map operation
48
Extra window
50
Navigation
54
New destination entry
54
Entry of saved destinations
56
POI
57
POI categories
60
Route guidance
61
Traffic reports
63
Destination management
65
Vehicle
Vehicle systems
67
Vehicle settings
67
Index
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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile - a software profile for da-ta transfer via Bluetooth ®
, designed for one-way transfer of
audio dataACCAdaptive cruise controlAFThe AF function ensures that the best receivable frequency of
the selected station is automatically and precisely set.AMAmplitude modulation - Identification of the radio frequency
rangeTCSTraction control for the drive wheelsAVRCPA software profile for data transfer via Bluetooth ®
, which sup-
ports multimedia functionsAVAudio / visual source signal - typical for DVD player or TV tunerBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and trans-
mission of voice and data informationDABDigital Audio Broadcasting - digital radio receptionDRMDigital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor or restrict the use of digital media contentESCElectronic Stability ControlFMFrequency modulation - Identification of the radio frequency
rangeHFPHands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®
, which enables communication between a mobile
phone and the hands-free equipment in the vehicleGPSGlobal Positioning System - Satellite system for position de-
tectionGSMGroupe Spécial Mobile - Global system for mobile communica-
tion. The most popular standard for mobile phonesID3 tagAn additional feature of a music file that allows for the display
of artist, title, album name etc.KESSYKey-less unlocking, starting and lockingAbbreviationDefinitionNTSCNational Television System Committee - Audiovisual encoding
standard in North and Central America and in some countries in Southeast AsiaPALPhase Alternating Line - Audiovisual encoding standard in
most European countriesPIProgram identification - Station identification by means of
unique RDS codeRDSRadio Data System - system for the transfer of additional in- formation for FM radio receptionTMCTraffic Message Channel - Way of transferring traffic informa- tion to the driverTPTraffic Program identification - Program identifier for the
transmission of traffic informationvCard. File format - vcf for contact data exchange, especially elec-
tronic business cards, can include first and last names, ad-
dresses, phone numbers, URLs, logos, photos and audio clipsVINVehicle identification numberWMAWindows Media Audio - compressed audio format
3Abbreviations

Please contact a ŠKODA Service Partner if component protection does not deacti-
vate when the ignition is switched on.
Equipment overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the device
5
touch screen
6
Switching the unit on/off
6
Unit menus
6
Adjusting volume
7
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Description of the deviceFig. 1
Description of the device
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Description of the device  - Switch unit on/off, adjust volume
Operation and confirmation RADIO
- Radio menu » page 23
MEDIA - Media menu » page 28
PHONE - Phone menu » page 35
VOICE - Voice control » page 14
NAV - Navigation Menu » page 45
TRAFFIC - List of traffic reports » page 64
CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 67
MENU - Displays the unit menus » page 6
Touch screen » page 8
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12345678910115Introductory information

touch screenFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
The unit is equipped with a so-called touch screen
11
» Fig. 1 on page 5which can
only be operated by the touch of a finger.
CAUTION
■ The screen can be operated by a slight touch of a finger. Do not apply pressure
to the screen - risk of damage!■
Do not use any objects to operate the screen - risk of damage!
■
Do not use solvents such as benzene or turpentine for cleaning, since they may
damage the screen surface.
Note
■ Use a soft cloth and, if necessary, methylated spirits, to remove fingerprints
from the screen. When doing so, ensure that you do not cause damage to other parts of the interior.■
It is not possible to operate the screen with your fingernails or while wearing
gloves.
■
Do not affix anything to the area of the unit below the screen. This could affect
the operation of the sensors for the zoom function.
■
You can use a touchscreen protector film that does not affect the touchscreen's
functionality to protect it.
■
The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically depending on the bright-
ness of the interior lighting. The automatic setting can be adjusted manual-
ly » page 19 .

Switching the unit on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
›
Press the  knob to switch the unit on or off.
When the unit is switched on, the audio source last active and the most recently
selected menu before the unit was switched off will be restored.
If telephone mode was active before you switched off the unit and the ignition
and Bluetooth ®
function is not switched on, the screen displays the mes-
sage » page 36 . Switch on the ignition or the Bluetooth ®
function » page 21 .
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,
the unit will switch off automatically. After switching on the ignition, the unit is
turned on automatically.
The unit will not be switched on automatically when the ignition is switched on if
the unit was switched off using the 
knob.
The unit will switch off automatically after the engine is switched off and the
door is opened if your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system. The unit will switch
off if you open the driver's door before switching off the engine.
When the ignition is switched off, the unit switches itself off automatically after
approximately half an hour (prevents the vehicle battery being drained).

Unit menus
Fig. 2
Unit menus
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the button MENU.
Function keys in the MENU main menu - Radio » page 23
- Media » page 28
- Sound settings » page 19
- Unit settings » page 18
- Vehicle systems settings » page 67 
6Familiarization with the unit

In MAXI DOT Display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operate using the lever
10
Multifunction steering wheel- Radio/Media
10
Multifunction steering wheel - Phone
12
Multifunction steering wheel - Navigation
13
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter discusses operation of the unit and its menus using the operating
lever or the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. Information about the
device functions appears in the MAXI DOT display.
The keys can only control the menu functions in the MAXI DOT display.
Note
If the ignition and the side lights are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.
Operate using the leverFig. 6
Buttons on the control lever
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
Press and hold down the rocker switch
A
» Fig. 6 to activate the main menu.
›
The individual menu items can be selected with button
A
.
›
The selected item is confirmed by pressing button
B
briefly.

Multifunction steering wheel- Radio/Media
Fig. 7
Multifunction steering wheel: control buttons and wheels
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
The information shown on the MAXI DOT display (depending on the menu
selected) ■ Radio
■ current frequency band of the radio station;
■ currently playing station of receivable radio stations in the given frequency
band if less than 5 are receivable;
■ if more than 5 stations can be received, a list of receivable radio stations is
displayed with an option to choose one of them;
■ TP traffic announcements.
■ Media
■ Name 
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10Familiarization with the unit

Buttons and wheels in the Radio/Media menuButton/
wheel » Fig. 7ActionFunctionRadioMedia1Press brieflyChange source (change frequency bands and connected sources)1Press and hold buttonSwitch between the Radio and Media menus and open the last context status (e.g. the last radio station or
track to be played)2Press brieflySwitch off/on tonea)Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease volume of the current source b)2Turn downwardsLower volume of the current sourceb)3
Press brieflyGo to the next saved radio station in the station list
or go to the station stored in the preset list c)
Interrupt traffic reportSkip to next track d)
3Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast forwardd)4
Press briefly
Go to the previous stored radio station in the station
list
or go to the station stored in the preset list Interrupt traffic reportGo to the previous track when pressed within 5 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s af- ter track changed)4Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast rewind5Press brieflyStop traffic reportNo function5Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsSwitch to previous track d)5Turn downwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll downwardsSkip to next track d)6Press brieflyCall up the main menua)
The sound is turned on again by pressing dial
2
or turning dial
2
. Playback of the navigation announcements is not turned off.
b)
The volume of the audible messages played by the system in the unit voice mode dialogues is modified.
c)
Context-dependent selection.
d)
Does not apply for AUX.
NoteVehicles with the CANTON ®
sound system equipment are fitted with a loudspeak-
er set including a mid-range speaker and bass speaker.
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Button/
wheel » Fig. 9ActionFunction1Turn downwardsReduce volume of navigation announcements2Press brieflyRepeat or clarify the last navigation announcement or confirm a menu item in the list of recent destinations2Turn upwardsShow the option to stop navigation or display the list of recent destinations2Turn downwards3Press brieflyReturn to a previous level on menu3Press and hold buttonReturn to Main Menu
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Voice control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function requirements
14
Switching on/off
15
Help for voice control
15
Operation
15
Non-recognition of a voice command
16
Option to correct a voice command input
16
Stop/restore voice command input
16
Not in the voice commands included in the help section
16
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some equipment functions can be operated using voice commands. This acceler- ates the use of the device and increases comfort while driving.
Voice control can be used in the Radio, Media , Phone and Navigation menus.
The voice control system can be operated either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.
WARNING■ Please pay attention to the traffic first and foremost. As the driver you are
fully responsible for road safety. Only use the system in a way that leaves you in full control of your vehicle in every traffic situation – there is the risk of an
accident.■
Do not use the voice control system under stress or in an emergency. Your
voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. In such circum-
stances it may not be possible to establish a telephone connection or the con-
nection may take too much time to complete. The emergency number should
be dialled manually.

Function requirements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 14.
Function requirements for voice control.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
No phone call is in progress.
The parking aid is not active.
Requirements for optimum voice command recognition.
› Only give voice commands when the symbol.

is displayed on the device
screen or in the information display.
› Speak with a normal tone of voice without intonation and excessive pauses.
› Avoid a bad pronunciation.
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14Familiarization with the unit

Device settings
Setup menu
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
18
Sound settings
19
Screen settings
19
Time and date settings
20
Keyboard settings
20
Additional keypad language settings
20
Unit settings
20
Voice control settings
21
Restore factory settings
21
Bluetooth ®
settings
21
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter covers the basic settings for the unit. Additional settings are described in the individual menus ■ Radio » page 26
■ Media » page 29
■ Phone » page 37
■ Navigation » page 46
■ Vehicle system settings » page 67

Main menuFig. 11
Unit settings: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 18.
The basic parameters for the unit can be set from the Main menu.
Call up the main menu
›
Press Menu
→ Function key.with the symbol 
.
Menus in the main menu for unit setup ■ Sound - Sound setup » page 19
■ Screen - Screen settings » page 19
■ Time and date - Time and date settings » page 20
■ Language - Set the unit language 1)
■ Keypad: - Keypad display for text entry » page 20
■ More keypad languages - Enables you to enter characters other than those
available for the selected language » page 20
■ Units - Unit settings » page 20
■ Voice control - Voice control settings » page 21
■ Remove SD card 1 safely - Safe removal of the SD card from slot 1
■ Remove SD card 2 safely - Safe removal of the SD card from slot 2
■ Remove USB device safely - Safe removal of USB device
■ Factory settings - Restore to factory settings » page 21
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 21
■ System information - Displays system information
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the unit
■ Hardware: ... - Hardware used
■ Software: ... - Software version 

1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) cannot always be guaran-
teed.
18Familiarization with the unit