2013 SKODA OCTAVIA radio

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Familiarization with the unit
Introductory information
4
Important notes
4
Unit overview
5
Unit operation
8
Concerning the device screen operation
8
Operation through the MAXI DOT display
10
Voice control
15
Unit settings
19
Setup menu
19
Audio/Video/Images
Radio
24
Operation
24
Radio settings
27
Media
29
Operation
29
signal sources
32
DVD video
37
Images
39
Phone
Communication
41
Telephones and two-way radio systems
41
Connect to the device to the mobile telephone
44
Telephone functions
47Navigation
Description of the navigation system51
Preface to navigation
51
Settings
52
Operating the map
54
Extra window
56
Navigation
60
Enter new destination
60
Entry of saved destinations
62
POI
63
POI categories
66
Route guidance
67
traffic reports
70
My tour
71
Destination management
72
Vehicle
Vehicle systems
74
Vehicle settings
74
Index
2Table of Contents

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

If the component protection does not activate by switching on the ignition,
please contact a ŠKODA specialist garage.
Unit overview
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the unit
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 .
This chapter deals with the unit, the unit's buttons and their functions. It also
covers switching the unit on and off, the main menus and adjusting the volume
on the unit.

Description of the unitFig. 1
Description of the device
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Description of the device  - Control for switching on/off; volume adjustment
Menu button for calls and confirmations RADIO
- Radio menu » page 24
MEDIA - Media menu » page 29
PHONE - Phone menu » page 41
VOICE - Voice control » page 15
NAV - Navigation Menu » page 51
TRAFFIC - List of traffic reports » page 70
CAR - Settings of the vehicle system » page 74
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 functioning of the sensors for the zoom effect.
■
To protect the screen, you can use a suitable screen protector for touchpads
that does not affect its functionality.
■
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 20 .

Switching the unit on/off
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
›
Press the  knob to switch the device on or off.
When the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode that were active before switching off the device 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 42 . Switch on the ignition or the Bluetooth ®
function » page 22 .
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 isturned on automatically.
If the device was switched off using the 
knob, then the device will not switch
on automatically after switching on the ignition.
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. If you open the
driver's door before switching off the engine, the device will also switch off.
When the ignition is switched off, the device switches off automatically after ap-
prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).
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Unit menus
Fig. 2
Unit menus
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Function keys in the MENU main menu
- Radio » page 24
- Media » page 29
- Images » page 39
- Sound settings » page 20
- Unit settings » page 19
- Vehicle systems settings » page 74
- Navigation » page 51
- Telephone » page 41 
6Familiarization with the unit

Operation with the buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel - AudioFig. 8
Multifunction steering wheel - Audio menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 10.
The Maxi DOT display the menu 
Audio displayed menu items can be operated
with the buttons / dials on the multifunction steering wheel.
The information shown on the instrument cluster 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/DVD video
■ NameButtons and wheels of the Radio or Media menus/DVD videoButton /
wheel
» Fig. 8ActionFunctionRadioMediaDVD video1Press brieflyChange source (change frequency bands and connected sources)1Press and hold buttonSwitch between the Radio and Media or DVD video menus and open the last context status (e.g. the last radio station or track to be played)a)2Press brieflySwitch off/on tone b)Switch off sound and stop track playback or switch on sound and continue track
playback2Turn upwardsIncrease volume of the current source c)2Turn downwardsLower volume of the current sourcec)3
Press briefly
Go to the next saved radio station in
the station list
or go to the station stored in the preset listd)
Interrupt traffic report
Skip to next track a)Skip to next chapter e)
3Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast forwarda)
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Button /wheel
» Fig. 8ActionFunctionRadioMediaDVD video4
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 after track change a)
Skip to start of chaptere)
4Press and hold buttonStop traffic reportFast rewind5PressStop traffic reportNo function5
Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsGo to the previous track when pressedwithin 5 s from the change of track,
and to the beginning of the track when pressed 5 s after track change a)
Skip to start of chaptere)
5Turn downwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll downwardsSkip to next track a)Skip to next chapter e)6Press brieflyReturn to a previous level in the menu6Press and hold buttonReturn to Main Menua)
Does not apply for AUX.
b)
The sound is turned on again by pressing wheel
2
or turning wheel
2
. Playback of navigation announcements is not turned off.
c)
If the system plays audible messages in voice mode dialogues of the device, the volume of the audible message is affected.
d)
Context-dependent selection.
e)
Applies to DVD video. Operation through the multifunction steering wheel works only if the
Audio menu is selected in the information display of the instrument cluster.
Note■
The buttons and wheels on the multifunction steering wheel will also be lit if
the ignition and the side light are switched on.■
For safety reasons, the video display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h. The
unit continues to play the soundtrack.
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12Familiarization with the unit

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

Unit settings
Setup menu
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
19
Sound settings
20
Screen settings
20
Time and date settings
21
Keyboard settings
21
Additional keypad language settings
21
Unit settings
21
Voice control settings
22
Restore factory settings
22
Bluetooth ®
settings
22
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
This chapter covers the basic settings of the device. Additional settings are described in the individual menus ■ Radio » page 27
■ Media » page 31
■ DVD video » page 39
■ Images » page 40
■ Telephone » page 43
■ Navigation » page 52
■ Vehicle system settings » page 74

Main menuFig. 12
Unit settings: Main menu
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
Call up the main menu
›
Press Menu
→ the function key with the symbol 
Menus in the main menu for unit setup ■ Sound - Sound setup » page 20
■ Screen - Screen settings » page 20
■ Time and date - Time and date settings » page 21
■ Language - Set the unit language 1)
■ Keypad: - Keypad display for text entry » page 21
■ Additional keypad languages - Enables you to enter characters other than
those available for the selected language » page 21
■ Units - Unit settings » page 21
■ Voice control - Voice control settings » page 22
■ 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 22
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 22
■ System information - Displays system information
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the unit
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software: ... - Version of the software used
■ Navigation database: ... - Version of the navigation data 
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1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) cannot always be guaran-
teed.
19Unit settings