2013 SKODA OCTAVIA Columbus Navigation System Manual

To sort the files in the Database on the current source by the followingcategories:
Track list - Track lists by popularity 1)
/playback frequency
Artist - Sorted by artist's name
Album - Sorted by album name
Genre - Sorted by the genre assigned to the tracks
Track - Sorted by the track title
Video - Files containing a video recording
Note
■
In the title / folder database a maximum of 1000 files / folders can be displayed
alphabetically.■
If the file format is not supported by the unit or the file is damaged and cannot
be played the title / folder database displays a struck-through icon.

Playback
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
The device plays the files in alphabetical order.
Description of the playback keys
ButtonActionFunction /PressPlay / PausePress briefly a)Plays the previous track from the startPress brieflyb)Plays the current track from the startPress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-reverse of the trackPress brieflyPlays the next track from the startPress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-forward of the trackButtonActionFunction

First pressTurn on the track repeat
Second pressTurn on the repetition of the entire folder /
source Third pressSwitch off the repetitionPressTurn on / off the random playback of the
folder / source (mix mode)First pressAutomatic play from the folder / sourceSecond pressTurn off the function a)
Within about 3 seconds after the start of the track playback.
b)
After about 5 seconds after the start of playback of the track.
c)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
Scan function
The Scan function can also be started/stopped in the main Media menu by press-
ing button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
The scanning feature can also be cancelled by switching to another file / signal
source or a function key is pressed for playback.
Note
The function keys listed in the table are different depending on the currently se-
lected menu screen.
Media settings
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 29.
›
Press the button MEDIA
→ 
.
■ Sound - Sound setup » page 20, Sound settings
■ Manage jukebox - Save/delete supported audio/video files in the internal unit
memory » page 34
■ Mix/repeat/scan including subfolders - switching the song playback in the fol-
lowing modes (Shuffle / Repeat / Automatic play) including subfolders in the
current folder 

1)
The popularity of titles such as
 is determined by the setting the ID3 tag properties for the various
titles.
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■Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 22
■ Video setup (files) - Set the parameters of the video being played back from a
file
■ Format: - Set the screen width/height ratio
■ Automatic - adjust the picture to the screen size
■ 16:9
■ 4:3
■ 14:9
■ 47:20
■ Video (DVD) settings - Set the parameters of the video being played back from
a DVD source » page 35
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Activate/deactivate the input of the external AUX audio
source
■ Reset codec to system settings - Codec default settings
■ Remove safely - safe removal of the source connected
■ Select device
■ SD card 1
■ SD card 2
■ USB 1
signal sources
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Sources and file formats supported
32
Requirements and restrictions
33
Jukebox
34
Bluetooth ®
player
35
CD/DVD
35
SD memory card
36
USB-, AUX inputs
36
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
WARNING■
Never place external signal sources close to the airbags. Loose objects could
hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place external signal sources on the console panel. Loose objects can
be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Do not hold external sources while driving in your hand or on your knees.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of
an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Always route the connection cable of the external signal source such that is
does not restrict you when driving in any way.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data to the Jukebox, to CD /
DVD media, Bluetooth ®
players, to SD memory cards or connected external signal
sources. The ŠKODA Partner is not responsible for damage due to the loss of data
stored on these storage devices.
Note
With some signal sources, the output level can be changed at source.
Sources and file formats supported
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
Supported signal sources
Signal
sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCUSB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without spe- cial software)Other external sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
,
MTP player, Bluetooth ®
playerCD/DVD drive:Audio CD (up to 80 min), CD-R and CD-RW (with
a capacity of up to 700 MB), DVD ± R / RW; con-
ventional DVD, DVD video and DVD audio 32Audio/Video/Images

Specifica-tion
SD memory cardFile system FAT16, VFAT, FAT32, exFat, NTFS
USB devices
USB 1.x and 2.x or higher, supported by USB 2.x
(the speed of data transmission then corre- sponds to the maximum speed of USB 2.x )
Max. speed of 480 Mb/s
File system FAT16, VFAT, FAT32, NTFSBluetooth ®
-
PlayerBluetooth protocolsA2DPand AVRCP (1.0 - 1.3)CD/DVDISO9660, Joliet (Level 1,2,3), UDF 1.x, UDF 2.x
Formats of audio files
Codec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2 (layer 3)Windows
Media Audio
7, 8, 9 and 10MPEG-2/4FLAC, WAW, OGGFile suffixmp3wmaasfm4a
m4b aacflac
wav oggPlaylistsm3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asxFile
propertiesBitratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHzAlbum covers
(Pictures on the al- bum covers)Image resolution up to 500 x 500 pixels (200 kb) (jpg, jpeg,
png, bmp, gif), depending on the availability of album cov-
ers are (images on the record covers) are displayed of the
respective media or from the Gracenote ®
database a)
.a)
Gracenote ®
is a database stored in the unit containing information and album covers. For more infor-
mation on updating the data, please visit the ŠKODA website or contact a ŠKODA Partner.
Video file formats
Codec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2ISO-MPEG4;
DivX 3, 4 and 5; XvidISO-MPEG4 H.264 (MPEG4 AVC)Windows
Media Video 9
File suffix
mpg
mpeg ps
aviavi
divx
mp4 m4vmp4m4vmovwmvFile
properties
Bitratemax. 2000 kb/sResolutionmax. 720 x 576 pixelFrame ratemax. 25 fps (or 30 fps when using b-
frames)
Note
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most products and
media available in the various markets. However, it is possible that some units,
media or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Requirements and restrictions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
› The name of the artist, the album and the title of the file being played can be
displayed if the information is available as an ID3 tag. If no ID3 tag is available, only the folder name is displayed.
› To ensure good playback, we recommend using a bit rate of at least 160 kb / s
compressed MP3 files.
› The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for audio files with variable bitrates.
› Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology cannot
be played back by the device.

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JukeboxFig. 20
Importing files into the Jukebox / Jukebox database
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
Files can be imported from connected sources into the internal memory of the
Jukebox and then played back.
There is approximately 10 GB free memory available and you can save 3 000 files.
The files are then classified in the Database according to the ID3 tag file informa-
tion » page 31 . If this information is not available, then the files are only filed in
the category 
Track .
Select files/folders for import Shows the source/folder overview, function keys for higher-level sources/folders
Folder
File
Function key to import files to the Jukebox
Function keys for higher-level folders
Display memory capacity
› To display the level of the internal device memory, press

Manage jukebox .
The following information is displayed: ■ Free: - Amount of memory used
■ In use: - Amount of memory free
■ Free files: - Number of files that can be imported (maximum 3000)
ABCDEThe current memory capacity is displayed on the screen when files are being im-
ported or deleted.
Import files
Supported audio/video files » page 32 can be imported from the sources currently
connected into the internal memory.
› Press the button
 Manage jukebox → Import
› A menu of available sources is displayed.
› Select the source desired.
› Select folders B
or files
C
.
› Press the symbol button

D
.
› The
Import completed. (... from ... file (s)) . Import completed successfully. mes-
sage indicates that import of the folder or files selected has been completed.
› Press the button

and close the file import window.
Delete files The function is available if there are any audio or video files in the Jukebox.
› Press the button

→ Manage jukebox → Delete .
› A menu of available media is displayed.
› Select the available medium for deletion.
› Select folders
B
or files
C
.
› Press the symbol button

.
› Press
Delete .
› The
Files have been deleted. message indicates that the folders/files selected
were successfully deleted.
› Press the button

and close the delete files window.
Note
■
It is not possible to copy the contents of copyright protected CDs or DVDs to the
Jukebox.■
Files that have already been copied are recognized and cannot be copied again
(shown in grey).
■
It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio or video
files in the CD/DVD drive.

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Bluetooth®
player
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
The device makes a wireless connection (pairing) to the Bluetooth ®
player possi-
ble.
›
Follow the same instructions as for pairing the device with a tele- phone » page 44 .
CAUTION
Do not connect an Apple device to the device via Bluetooth ®
and USB at the
same time, as this may result in a malfunction.
Note
■ We recommend adjusting the volume on the portable player to the maximum
level.■
The volume can also be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the unit for
Bluetooth ®
player » page 20 , Sound settings .
■
The supported media functions are dependent on the type of Bluetooth ®
player
used.

CD/DVD
Fig. 21
CD/DVD case
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
The CDslot is located in the glove box on the front passenger side.
Inserting/ejecting a CD/DVD
›
Insert a CD/DVD into the CD slot with the label facing up until it is automatically
drawn in. The play function will start automatically.
›
Press the symbol button  - the CD/DVD is ejected.
If the ejected medium is not taken out within 10 seconds, it will be retracted
again for safety reasons. However, the unit will not change to the CD/DVD source.
WARNING■ The CD/DVD player is a laser product.■On the manufacturing date, this unit was classified as a class 1 laser product
in accordance with the national/international standards DIN EN 60825-1:
2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR, Subchapter J classed as a class 1 laser prod-
uct. The laser used in this class 1 laser product is so weak that there is no risk
of danger when operated correctly.■
This product is designed such that the laser is restricted to the inside of the
unit. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher class were the
housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the housing of the unit.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to wait until the CD/DVD has been fully ejected before you try to insert
a new CD/DVD. Otherwise you can damage the drive inside the unit.■
Only insert in the CD/DVD drive original audio CDs/video DVDs or standard CD-
R/RWs or DVD±R/RWs.
■
Do not affix anything to the CD/DVDs!
■
Outside temperatures that are either too high or too low might cause the play-
back unit to turn off temporarily. The unit switches to the last active menu.
Note
■ After pressing the symbol key  it takes a few seconds for the CD / DVD to be
ejected.■
Poor or unsealed road surfaces and severe vibrations may cause the CD to jump.
■
Damp (condensation) may affect the device in cold weather or after showers.
This can lead to playback jumps or impair the play function. Wait until the mois-
ture has evaporated if this happens. 
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■If the CD/DVD is physically damaged, is not readable or is inserted incorrectly,
the following message is displayed: Error: CD/DVD. Check the CD/DVD and insert
properly into the drive.■
It is possible under certain circumstances that copyright-protected CD/DVDs
and home-burnt CD/DVDs will not be played back at all or only in a limited way.
■
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.

SD memory card
Fig. 22
SD memory card slots
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The device makes it possible to play audio files from the SD memory card.
The SD memory card slots are located in the storage compartment on the front
passenger side.
Insert the SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the SD memory card slot with the cut-off edge to
the front right until it “locks into place”. The play function will start automatical-
ly.
Remove the SD memory card
Depending on equipment fitted:
›
Press the button MENU
→ 
→ Remove SD card 1 safely or Remove SD card 2
safely .
›Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card “jumps” into the eject
position.
SD memory card empty or data not readable
If an SD memory card is inserted, on which no data or no readable data is stored,
then nothing is played back from the SD memory card.
Due to differing quality requirements from different card manufacturers, it is not
always possible to guarantee the playback from SD memory cards.
Some files on the SD memory card or the complete SD memory cards cannot be
replayed or their playback may be limited.
CAUTION
■ Only use standard sizeSD cards. When using smaller SD cards with the adapter
the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving due to vehicle vibra-
tions.■
We recommend using SD memory cards of class 4 and higher. This guarantees
the fastest possible access to the audio files.
■
Always store the SD cards in suitable cases to protect them from dirt, dust and
other forms of damage.

USB-, AUX inputs
Fig. 23
USB and AUX inputs
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
The device enables files from USB storage media as well as from external devices connected to the USB input such as Apple devices 1)
to be played. 

1)
The video playback from an Apple device is not supported.
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The device allows you to play the analog audio signal from external devices con-
nected to the AUX input.
The USBand AUXinputs are located above the storage compartment at the front
of the centre console » Fig. 23.
An external device or data media can be connected to the USB/AUX input either
directly or via a connection cable from the ŠKODA range of original accessories.
AUX input
External signal sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from
your device.
The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUXinput. If the external au- dio source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
It is also possible to adjust the input sensitivity setting on the AUX input depend-ing on the signal source connected » page 20, Sound settings .
If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped with
an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired. This depends
on the quality of the adapter which is used.
USB input
External devices such as Apple devices connected to the USB input cannot be op-
erated from your device 1)
.
Before removing the USBdevice, proceed as follows:›
Press the button MENU
→ 
→ Remove USB device safely .
USB extension cables or adapters may affect the operation of the connected ex-
ternal device.
USB hubs are not supported.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!■Do not connect an Apple device to the device via Bluetooth ®
and USB at the
same time, as this may result in a malfunction.
Note
The operation of the external device and its connection with other devices can be
seen in the operating instructions of the respective manufacturer.
DVD video
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
37
video playback
38
Operation of DVD video
38
DVD video menu
38
Settings
39
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Main menu
Fig. 24
DVD video: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
The DVD video main menu is displayed when you select a source that contains
playable video files.
Explanation of graphic
Select the video source
Display of the playing time / remaining time and the playing time axis is pos-
sible within the video by moving the slider or by touching the desired location
on the time axis 
AB1)
Some operating options from an external device may not be supported.
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Information for the selected video file (e.g., video title, chapter)
Video display area
Open the DVD menu
Video settings
CAUTION
■ For safety reasons, the video display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h and
the following message is displayed: The vehicle is in motion. The display has
been switched off for your safety. The unit continues to play the soundtrack.■
The regional code of the player corresponds to the location of sale. If the fol-
lowing is displayed: No playback possible. The DVD's country code does not
match the system settings. Number of changes by the dealer possible: .... , con-
sult a ŠKODA Service partner.

video playback
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
›
Video playback starts automatically once the medium is inserted in the CD/DVD
slot.
or
›
Press the button MENU
→ 
→
A
» Fig. 24 on page 37 .
■  CD/DVD - Select the DVD inserted
Supported media and formats › DVD video
› DVD audio
› DVD A/V
CDOperation of DVD video
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.But-ton
» Fig. 24 on
page 37
ActionFunction
 /PressPlay / PausePress briefly (within 3 seconds of
the start of the video playback)Play the previous videoPress briefly (3 seconds after the start of the video playback)Play the current video from the
startPress and hold button a)Fast video reversePress brieflyPlay the next videoPress and hold buttona)Fast video forwarda)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.

DVD video menu
Fig. 25
DVD menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 37.
Explanation of graphic
Function keys for the DVD menu
The displayed DVD menu 
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