2013 SKODA OCTAVIA ESP

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPAdvanced Audio Distribution Profile - a software profile for da-ta transfer via Bluetooth ®,
designed for a one-way transfer of
audio dataACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the cur-
rent radio stationAMAmplitude modulation - denomination of the radio frequency
rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsAVRCPA software profile for data transmission by means of Blue- tooth ®,
which supports 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 ControlEXIFExchangeable image file format - additional information data to an image fileFMFrequency modulation - Identification of the radio frequency rangeHFPHands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®,
which allows for communication between a mo-
bile phone and the in-vehicle hands-free equipmentGPSGlobal Positioning System - satellite system for determining
positionGSMGroupe Spécial Mobile - Global System for Mobile communica- tion, the most popular standard for mobile phonesID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.KESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingAbbreviationDefinitionNTSCNational Television System Committee - Audio-visual encoding
standard in North and Central America and some countries in Southeast AsiaPALphase alternating line - Audio-visual encoding standard inmost European countriesPIProgram identification - Station identification by means of aRDS codeRDSRadio Data System - system for the transmission of additionalinformation for FM radio receptionTMCTraffic Message Channel - service for transmitting traffic infor- mation 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

Buttons and wheels of the Navigation menuButton /
wheel » Fig. 10ActionFunction1PressInterrupt current navigation announcement1Turn upwardsIncrease volume of navigation announcements1Turn 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 in the menu3Press and hold buttonReturn to Main MenuNote■
The buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel will also be lit if
the ignition and the side light are switched on.
Voice control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function requirements
15
Switching on/off
16
Help for voice control
16
Operation
17
not recognizing a voice command
17
Correction possibility of a voice command input
17
Stop/restore voice command input
17
Not in the help voice commands
17
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some equipment functions can be operated using voice commands. Thus, the use
of the device is accelerated and increased comfort while driving.
Voice control can be used in the Radio, Media , Telephone 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 so that you are in full
control of your vehicle in every traffic situation - risk of accident!■
Do not use the voice control system when under stress or in an emergency.
Your voice commands may not be recognized in such situations. The tele-
phone connection may not be established or the connection 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 15.
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. 
15Unit operation

Advanced Settings (FM)First read and observe the introductory information given on page 27.
Advanced Settings for FM broadcasting range
■ Advanced setup
■ Alternative frequency (AF) - Switching on/off the search for alternative fre-
quencies of the station currently being heard, when you turn off AF off is dis-
played on the device screen
■ Radio Data System (RDS) - Switches on/off the RDS function
■ RDS Regional: - Switch on/off the automatic tracking of related regional sta-
tions
■ Fixed - Maintains the selected regional station continuously. 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 save the station logo according to the PI code
of the radio station » page 26

Advanced Settings (DAB)
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 27.
Advanced settings for the DAB broadcasting range
■ Advanced setup
■ DAB traffic announcements - Switch on/off DAB announcements
■ Other DAB announcements - Switch on/off other announcements (e.g., warn-
ings, 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 26
DAB programme tracking
If a DAB station is a member of several sender groups, when the signal is poor,
the same station is searched in a different sender 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 being received on the FM band, (
) is displayed after the
station name. The () marker disappears when the relevant DAB station can be received again .
› If a DAB station is also not available in the FM band due to poor reception, 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
For the DAB radio reception in different countries, different frequency ranges are used. In some countries the DAB radio reception only in the so-called L-band.
› If you have any problems with the DAB wireless reception it is necessary to en-
sure that the DAB Automatic tuning in L-band is on.
› If no L-band DAB radio reception is possible in the country then it is better to
leave this menu item turned off. The channel scan is therefore faster.
28Audio/Video/Images

■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.

33Media

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.
37Media

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 
AB38Audio/Video/Images

There are six speed dial function keys available.Assign telephone number of a contact›
Press a function key for the speed dial
C
» Fig. 27 on page 42 that is not as-
signed.
The unit displays the telephone book.
›
If necessary, enter one of the contact numbers for the desired telephone con- tact.
The assignment of the contact telephone number to a function key for the speed dialling is also possible in the telephone menu settings » page 43 .
Select assigned contact telephone number
›
Press the desired function key to speed dial the telephone number of a contact
C
» Fig. 27 on page 42.
Change assigned telephone number of a contact
›
Press the desired function key for the speed dial
C
» Fig. 27 on page 42 for lon-
ger.
The unit displays the telephone book.
›
If necessary, enter one of the contact numbers for the desired telephone con- tact.
The telephone number of a contact is assigned to the selected function key for
speed dialling.
You can also make the change in the phone menu » page 43.
Remove a telephone number contact
›
Press the symbol button 
→ User profile → Manage favourites .
›
Press the function key for the speed dial. By confirming the menu item Delete
the telephone number of a contact on the selected function key is removed for
quick dialling.

Direct entry of a phone numberFig. 29
Direct entry of a phone number
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 47.
›
Press the button  .
A screen appears to enter the telephone number » Fig. 29.
You can select the following functions: Delete the digit
Dial the entered number 1)
- Add a prefix 2)
if this option has been set in the telephone set-
tings » page 43
Entering a number using the voice control » page 15
Choose the mailbox if the mailbox number is entered in the tele-
phone settings » page 43 or directly enter the number
The input screen also functions as an alphanumeric keypad that you can use to search for contacts in the phonebook.
For example, if you enter 32, the unit will display contacts with the letter se-quence DA, FA, EB, etc.
Select the desired contact by pressing the corresponding function key.

 Mailbox1)
If no number is entered, the last dialled number will be displayed after you press the symbol key .
2)
If the addition of a prefix option is switched on, but the prefix is not entered in the telephone set-
tings, the last dialled number will be displayed in the input field after you press the symbol button 
the last number dialled is displayed. When the prefix is defined and entered in the entry line and after pressing the symbol key  the prefix is added in front of telephone number and connection starts.
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