2014 SKODA OCTAVIA audio

USB input
External audio sources connected to the USB input cannot be operated from
your 1)
device.
Proceed as follows before removing the USB device:›
Press the button 
→ 
→ Remove USB device safely .
Charge USB audio source
With the ignition on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging proc-
ess is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via the
USB connector is possible).
The charging efficiency can be different compared to the charging from the
usual mains power supply. Connected audio sources can be supplied / loaded
with a current of max. 500 mA.
Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
The charging of the connected audio source is automatically stopped after
switching off the ignition.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio devices!■If an external device is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped with
an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired. This de-
pends on the quality of the adapter which is used.■
USB extension cables or adapters may affect the operation of the connected
external device.
■
USB hubs are not supported.
Note
When operating as well as connecting the external device, the respective op-
erating instructions are to be observed.MEDIA IN inputFig. 21
MEDIA IN input
Read and observe and on page 28 first.
The device allows you to play audio and video files from an external, device
connected to the MEDIA-IN input.
External sources, e.g. Apple devices, which are connected to the MEDIA IN in-
put can be operated via the device.
Extension cables to connect external sources are available from ŠKODA origi-
nal accessories.
Sort tracks from a connected Apple device
› Video
(only available if a red-marked adapter is used) - Video playlists, films,
music videos, TV shows, video podcasts, rented films.
› Music
- Playlists, artists, albums, tracks, podcasts, genres, composers, audio
books.
Video setup
› Press the button


→

→ Video (iPod) button.
■ Screen – Adjust the brightness, contrast, and colour of the video (standard
option for colour adjustment during playback in NTSC)
■ Format: - Set the screen width/height ratio 
1)
Some options for the control of an external device may not be supported.
31Media

■AV standard: 1)
- Video standard settings
■ Automatic - Automatic selection of the standard
■ PAL - Select the coding standard for the PAL colour signal (phase alternat-
ing line)
■ NTSC - Select the coding standard of the NTSC color signal
Note
■
Some control options for the Apple device, such as the rating of songs or the
assignment of the title of an “on-the-go” playlists are not supported.■
Some control options for the Apple device or the video playback are suppor-
ted only by using a red-marked extension lead.
■
After switching the ignition off and on again, the video playback will not be
restored from an Apple device.
■
For safety reasons, the video display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h.
The unit continues to play the soundtrack.
■
Setting the volume control can be changed on the input sensitivity to the
MEDIA IN input » page 17, Sound settings .
1)
The same standard must be selected in the external source. An incorrectly adjusted AV standard can re-
sult in inadequate playback quality. The unit outputs no picture at all, or only renders it in black and
white.
32Audio

Operation
Moving the map
The map can be moved in any direction by touching it with your finger and
dragging it on the screen in the desired direction.
Changing the scale
› with the menu button 2
» Fig. 1
on page 5 ;
› by touching the screen with two fingers and pulling the fingers together or
apart
Function keys and map display symbols
ButtonMeaning

2D map display - the map rotates and the direction of travel
arrow C
» Fig. 28 on page 46 points to the top of screen, or
the north is aligned with the top edge of the screen, and the
arrow
C
shows the direction of travel
3D map view -the direction of travel arrow C » Fig. 28 on
page 46 points to the top of the screen (if the map scale is
larger than 100 km, the map is aligned to the north).By touching, the map is aligned with the vehicle position (for
example, the function key is displayed when moving the map)The number located below the symbol indicates the eleva-
tion a)By pressing the button, the map scale is reduced for a few
seconds and then reset to the original scale (quick view)Display the manually set map scaleDisplay the automatic map scale

Switch auto-zoom on/off during route guidance. Active auto-
zoom is indicated by a green symbol. If Autozoom is active,
the map scale will change automatically, depending on the
driven route (motorway trip: large map scale - city: small map
scale)a)
To display the elevation, the signal of at least five satellites must be received. Also, the route guidance
must not be running in demo mode.
Switch off auto-zoom by touching 
→ 
or off by changing the map scale.
Touch 
(function key highlighted in green) turns the autozoom on again. Au-
tozoom can also be switched on/off in the navigation settings » page 45
Auto-zoom is only functional when the map is aligned with the vehicle position
(the function key with symbol  with the symbol).
Traffic signs
The traffic sign display can be switched on in the unit screen » page 45.
The system provides the option of displaying the traffic signs
B
» Fig. 28 on
page 46 on the screen which are stored in the navigation data of the maps.
If the Traffic signs split screen is not switched on, only one traffic sign is dis-
played on the unit screen.
Switching on the traffic sign display function » page 45.
Only one traffic sign is displayed without the additional signs in the screen
outside the split screen » page 49.
Extra window

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Menus in extra window
47
Audio
48
Compass
48
Manoeuvre
49
Traffic signs
49
GPS
49
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
Menus in extra window
Depending on the context of the selected menus, additional information is dis-
played in the split screen.
Switching on
›
In the Navigation main menu, press .
or
›
In the Navigation main menu, press

→ Split screen .
The last opened split screen is displayed. 
47Description of the navigation system

Switching off›In the Navigation main menu, press .
or›
in the split screen on 
the button.
or
›
In the Navigation main menu, press

→ Split screen .
Menus in the split screen
■ Audio - Playback operation of the currently selected audio
source » page 48
■ Compass - Displays the current vehicle location in relation to the compass di-
rections » page 48
■ Manoeuv. - Display of the next or following navigation announcement (ma-
noeuvre) » page 49
■ Traffic - Display of traffic signs which are stored in the navigation data of the
maps » page 49
■ GPS - Displays the geographical coordinates of the current vehicle loca-
tion » page 49
Audio
Fig. 29
Split screen: Audio
In the Audio split screen, the playback of the currently selected audio source
can be operated » page 21.
Description of the function keysButtonActionFunction
PressChanging the station
/Press
Play / pause: Playback is paused at the cur-
rent location and the symbol changes to 
-
Playback continues after re-tapping the play
from this point

Press briefly (with-
in 5 seconds of the
start of playback of the track)
Plays the previous track from the start
Press briefly
(5 seconds after
the start of play-
back of the track)
Plays the current track from the startPress button for a long period of time a)Fast-reverse of the trackPress brieflyPlays the next track from the startPress button for a
long period of time a)Fast-forward of the track
a)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
Compass
Fig. 30
Split screen: Compass
The
Compass split screen displays the current vehicle position in relation to
the compass.
48Navigation

■Rear tone setting - Setting the pitch of the beeps for the rear obstacle de-
tection
■ Audio lowering: - lowering the volume of the speakers (audio)
■ Off - No volume reduction of the sound from speakers
■ Weak - weak volume attenuation of sound from speakers
■ Medium - medium volume attenuation of sound from speakers
■ Strong - Strong volume attenuation of sound from speakers
Note
The compact display of the parking aid can be switched to a full screen view by
touching the screen within the display.
Light
›
Press the button 
→

→ Light .
■ Light assistance - Setting of outdoor lighting
■ Dynamic Light Assist - Switch on/off the head light assist function
■ Switch-on time: - Set the sensibility of the light sensor against the change
in intensity of the ambient light ■ Early - High sensitivity
■ Medium - Medium sensitivity
■ Late - Low sensitivity
■ Automatic headlight control in rain - Activate/deactivate automatic head-
light control in rain
■ Daytime running lights - Activate/deactivate daytime driving lights
■ Lane change flash - Activate/deactivate lane change flashing
■ Travel mode: - Travel mode on/off
■ R-hand traffic - For right-hand traffic
■ L-hand traffic - For left-hand traffic
■ Interior lighting - Sets the interior lighting
■ Instrument/switch lighting - Set the brightness of the instrument/switch
lighting
■ Footwell lighting - Sets the brightness of the footwell light
■ Coming/Leaving Home function - Set the COMING HOME/LEAVING HOME
function
■ Coming Home function - Sets the period that the lights remain on after you
leave the vehicle (0 - 30 seconds; 0 = function deactivated)
■ Leaving Home function - Sets the period that the lights remain on after
you unlock the vehicle (0 - 30 seconds; 0 = function deactivated)
Mirrors and wiper›
Press the button 
→ 
→ Mirrors and wipers .
■ Mirrors - Adjust the mirrors
■ Synchronous adjustment - Activate/deactivate synchronous mirror adjust-
ment
■ Lower while reversing - Activate/deactivate the lowering of the front pas-
senger mirror
■ Fold in when parked - Activate/deactivate folding the mirror via the remote
control key or by using the sensor in the handle (KESSY)
■ Wipers - Adjust the windscreen wipers
■ Automatic wiping in rain - Activate/deactivate automatic windscreen wip-
ing in rain
■ Automatic rear wiper - Activate/deactivate automatic rear window wiping
Opening and closing
›
Press the button 
→

→ Opening and closing .
■ Window operation - Window operation settings
■ Conven. opening: - Set the convenience opening feature
■ All windows - All windows
■ Driver window - Driver's window only
■ Off - Deactivate intelligent opening
■ Central locking - Settings for opening and closing of doors
■ Door unlocking: - Set the door unlocking feature
■ All doors - All doors
■ Single door - Driver's door or driver's or passenger door with KESSY sys-
tem
■ Vehicle side - Doors on the driver's side or on the driver's or passenger's
side with KESSY system
■ Automatic locking - Activate/deactivate automatic locking when starting
off
■ Acoustic confirmation - Activate/deactivate acoustic signals when locking/
unlocking the vehicle with an anti-theft alarm system
Seats
›
Press the button 
→

→ Seats . 
66Vehicle

Index
A
ACC
65
Additional keyboard languages18
Address50
Adjusting Volume
6
Adjust vehicle systems ESC system
64
Advanced settings45
AM21
Anti-theft protection4
Apple device31
ASR64
Audio21
Media26
Radio21
Automatic distance control65
Automatic front window wipers in rain66
Automatic headlight in rain66
Automatic locking66
Automatic rear window wipers66
Automatic station search22
AUX30
Auxiliary heater and ventilation Settings
64
B
Bluetooth Connect device to phone
36
Settings19
Switch on/off19
Visibility19
Bluetooth audio29
Bluetooth player29
C
CD
29
Climatronic automatic air recirculation
67
Automatic operation67
mode67
COMING HOME66
Communication33
Phonebox35
Component protection4
Control lever9
Convenience consumer63
D
DAB
21
Settings25
Station information,24
Data Convenience consumer
63
Travel63
Vehicle status63
Date18
Daytime running lights66
Declaration of conformity4
Description of the device5
Destination details60
Destination entry50
Address50
From the list52
Home address52
Map51
Options50
Own destination53
POI53
Destination import53
Destination management60
Destination details60
Stopover60
Device operation Control lever9
MAXI DOT display8
Multifunction steering wheel9, 11, 12
Device pairing37
device screen important notes
5
keyboard8
numerical keyboard8
Digital radio reception Settings
25
display5
Display7
Door release66
Driving mode62
Driving Mode Selection62
Dynamic route Switch on/off
59
E
Eco tips
67
Enter in map51
ESC sport64
External input AUX
30
MEDIA IN31
USB31
Extra window47
Audio48
Compass48
Menus47
Switch on/off47
F
Factory settings
19 , 67
Fatigue detection65
File formats28
Requirements and restrictions28
69Index

FM21
Settings24
Folders List Media
26
Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in while parking
66
Frequency rang See Main Menu
21
Front Assist65
Fuelling options45
Function key7
Function keys7
G
Graphical navigation instructions
49
Graphic navigation instructions57
H
Head Light Assist
66
Home address46, 52
I
important notes touch screen
5
Important notes4
In map51
Input screen Language characters
18
Input screen with keyboard8
Input screen with numeric keyboard8
Instrument lighting66
Intelligent window control66
Introductory information4
iPod31
K
keyboard
8
Keyboard18
L
Lane Assist
65
Lane change flash66
Lane guidance58
LEAVING HOME66
Light sensor - light switch-on time66
List of available stations Radio
22
M
Main menu Media
26
Navigation43
Telephone34
Unit settings16
Manage memory46
Manoeuvre Graphic navigation instructions
57
Navigation announcements57
Map45
Display46
Introductory information46
Lane guidance58
Main menu46
Operation47
Map operation46
MAXI DOT8
MAXI DOT-Display Telephone
11
MAXI DOT display Media
9
Navigation12
operation8
Radio9
Media26
AUX30
Bluetooth audio29
CD29
File formats28
Folder List26
Main menu26
MEDIA IN31
Multifunction steering wheel9
Operation26
Playback27
Requirements and restrictions28
Scan27
SD memory card30
Select signal source26
Settings27
Signal source27
Supported media28
USB30
Voice control13
MEDIA IN31
Memory function of the remote control key66
menu Device settings
16
Menu Media
26
Radio21
Setup16
Telephone33
Multifunction display67
Multifunction steering wheel Media
9
Navigation12
Radio9
Telephone11
Multimedia AUX
30
USB30
Mute6
My destinations Menu
52
N
navigation
56
70Index