2014 SKODA OCTAVIA USB

The basic parameters for the unit can be set from the Main menu.
Call up the main menu›
Press 
→ the function key with the symbol 
.
Menus in the main menu for unit setup
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 17
■ Screen - Screen settings » page 18
■ Time and date - Time and date settings » page 18
■ Language - Set the device language 1)
■ Keypad: - Keypad display for text entry » page 18
■ More keypad languages - Enables you to enter characters other than those
available for the selected language » page 18
■ Units - Unit settings » page 19
■ Voice control - Voice control settings » page 19
■ 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 - Reset to factory settings » page 19
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 19
■ System information - Displays system information
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the unit
■ Hardware: ... - Hardware used
■ Software: ... - Software version
■ Navigation database: ... - Version of the navigation data
■ Media Codec: … ... - Media codec version
■ Update software - manual software upgrade
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights are only available in Eng-
lish
Sound settingsFig. 12
Sound settings / Balance - fader settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Press Sound .
■ Volume - Volume settings
■ Traffic report - Volume settings for the traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Nav. announcement - Volume settings for the navigation announcements.
■ Voice control - Volume settings for voice control
■ Maximum switch-on volume - Maximum volume setting after switching on
■ Volume adjustment - Speed-dependent volume increase
■ iPod volume - Sets the volume for the connected iPod (on the MEDIA input)
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ AUX volume - Volume settings for the device connected through AUX
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ Bluetooth audio - Volume settings for the connected Bluetooth ®
device
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ Audio lowering: - Setting the reduction of the volume when the park dis-
tance control is active ■ Off - Switched off
■ Weak - Slight reduction 
1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) cannot always be guaran-
teed.
17Device settings

Search available stations (Scan)Read and observe
on page 21 first.
This function plays all the available stations in succession for a few seconds
each.
Switching on
›
Press the menu knob
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 .
or
›
In the radio menu press the function key 
→ Press Scan.
Switching off
›
Press the menu knob
2
.
or
›
press any function key in the device screen.
After switching off the function, the device plays the station at which the
function was cancelled.
Station logos
Read and observe
on page 21 first.
The preset buttons
B
» Fig. 13 on page 21 can be associated with logos (im-
ages) of the radio station.
Automatically save station logo (FM / DAB)
›
Before you store the radio station to a station button function key press in
the Radio menu the function key

→ Advanced setup confirm .
›
Activate the menu item
Auto-save station logos » page 24 , Advanced set-
tings (FM) and » page 25 , Advanced settings(DAB) .
When you save the station to a preset button, the station is also assigned a logo from the device memory if it has been saved.
Storing station logo manually
A logo can be assigned manually to the previously stored station.
›
The function key

→ Station logos
A menu with preset buttons for radio stations is displayed.
›
Press the preset button for the station to which you wish to assign a logo.
A media menu (CD, SD card, USB) is displayed.›
Select the image in the preferred storage medium.
Selecting the image assigns it to the respective preset button.
Note
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500x500 pixels.
Traffic information
Read and observe
on page 21 first.
Switching on/off
›
In the radio menu press the function key
 .
›
Enable or disable the menu item
Traffic programme (TP).
Traffic reports
During a traffic announcement, the following menu is displayed.
›
Cancel - The current traffic report is cancelled. The TP function remains acti-
vated.
›
Deactivate - The current traffic report is cancelled and the TP function is
switched off.
Note
■ Some radio stations misleadingly identify themselves as TP stations. It is
therefore not a device error that with such radio stations, no traffic news ex-
ists.■
During playback in the Media menu the traffic report is received by the last
selected radio station.
■
Should this radio station not transmit traffic reports or the signal is not avail-
able, then the device automatically searches for a TP station.
23Radio

Media
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
26
Title-/Folder list
26
Playback
27
Media settings
27
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats » page 28 from
different data carriers and to connect different source types.
When the source has been connected, the device starts to automatically play
audio files in alphabetical order.
Types of device operation » page 7 .
› The device via the controls.
› Via the function keys in the device screen
› Via the Maxi DOT display.
Main menu
Fig. 16
Media: Main menu
Call up the main menu
›
Press the
 button.
Explanation of graphic
Information for the current track / file (e.g., artist, track title)
Selected audio source/display of cover art provided that this exists in the
file being played (ID3 tag)
Playback timeline (With details of the playing time and remaining playing
time of the track) A movement within the track is possible by moving the
slider or touching the desired location on the time axis.
Selection of the signal source
Track/folder list
Media settings » page 27
Select signal source
The function key menu D
» Fig. 16 .
CD - Changes to an inserted CD » page 29
SD card 1 - Changes to a memory card inserted in SD 1 » page 30
SD card 2 - Changes to a memory card inserted in SD 2 » page 30
USB - Switch to a disk connected to the USB input » page 30
AUX - changes over to an external audio source connected to the AUX in-
put » page 30
iPod - changes over to an Apple device connected to the MEDIA IN in-
put » page 31
BT audio - Changes to a Bluetooth ®
player » page 29
Title-/Folder list
Fig. 17
Track/folder list
Menu display
›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 . 
ABCD26Audio

Explanation of graphicDisplays the folder structure, function keys of higher-level folders
Function keys for playback from the audio source » table on page 27
Track currently playing
Note
In the title / folder list a maximum of 1000 files / folders are displayed alpha-
betically.
Playback
The unit plays the files in alphabetical order.
Description of the playback function keys
ButtonActionFunction /PressPlay / PausePress briefly a)Play the previous titlePress briefly b)Plays the current track from the startPress button for a
long period of time c)Fast-reverse of the trackPress brieflyPlay the next titlePress button for a
long period of time c)Fast-forward of the track

Press onceSwitch on track repeat
Press twiceTurn on the repetition of the entire folder /
source Press three timesSwitch off the repetitionPressTurn on / off the random playback of the
folder / signal source (mix mode)
Press onceAutomatic play from the folder / signal
sourcePress twiceSwitch function off. a)
Within 3 seconds after the start of the track playback.
b)
3 seconds after the start of playback of the track.
c)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
ABCScan function
The scan function can be operated as follows.
› Pressing the function key

» table on page 27 on and off.
› Pressing the menu button 2

» Fig. 1 on page 5 on and off.
› By switching to a different file / signal source or by pressing one of the func-
tion keys for playback.
Note
The function keys listed in the table are different depending on the currently
selected menu screen.
Media settings
›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 .
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 17, Sound settings
■ Mix/repeat/scan including subfolders - switching the song playback includ-
ing subfolders in the following modes Shuffle / Repeat / Automatic play
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 19
■ Video (iPod) - Parameter settings for a video played by an Apple device
(brightness, colour, contrast, format, standard) » page 31
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Enables / disables the AUX input
■ Remove safely - safe removal of the connected data carrier
■ SD Card 1 - SD Memory Card 1
■ SD Card 2 - SD Memory Card 2
■ USB 1 - an input disk connected to the USB
Signal sources
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Supported sources and file formats
28
Requirements and restrictions
28
Bluetooth ®
player
29
CD
29
SD memory card
30
USB-, AUX-inputs
30
MEDIA IN input
31

27Media

First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .WARNING■
Never place signal sources close to airbags. Loose objects could hit a de-
ployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place signal sources on the dashboard. Loose objects can be
thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and
can injure the occupants.
■
Do not have signal sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable of the external signal source such that
does not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not store any important data on CD media, Blue-
tooth ®
players, to an SD memory card or connected external devices. The
ŠKODA Partner is not responsible for losses resulting from the loss of data
stored on these media.
Note
For some external devices, the setting of the output volume can be changed.
Supported sources and file formats
Read and observe
and on page 28 first.
Supported audio signal sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCCD driveAudio CD (up to 80 min), CD-R and CD-RW (with a capacity
of up to 700 MB)USB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without special soft-
ware)Specifications for USB devices:USB 1.x and 2.x or higher, supported by USB 2.x (the
speed of data transmission then corresponds to the max-
imum speed of USB 2.x)
Max. speed of 480 Mb/sSpecification Bluetooth ®
-
playerBluetooth protocolsA2DPand AVRCP (1.0 - 1.3)Other external sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
, MTP player
(MSC))
Formats of audio files
File system
SD memory card
FAT16, VFAT, FAT32
USB stick:CDISO9660, Joliet (Level 1,2,3), UDF 1.x, UDF
2.xCodec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2 (Layer-3)Windows
Media Audio 7, 8 and 9MPEG-2/4WAVFile suffixmp3wmaasfaacwavPlaylistsm3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asxFile
propertiesBitratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHzPictures on thealbum coversImage resolution up to 500x500 pixels (200 kb) (jpg, jpeg,
png, bmp, gif), depending on the availability of album cov-
ers are displayed on the respective media
CAUTION
■ At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most products
and media available in the various markets up to a size of max. 32 GB. Howev-
er, it is possible that some external devices, media or files are unreadable or
unplayable.■
The GPT Standards (GUID Partition Table) method structured signal sources
are not supported by the device.
Requirements and restrictions
Read and observe
and on page 28 first.
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. 
28Audio

■It is possible under certain circumstances that copyright-protected CDs and
home-burnt CDs 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. 19
SD memory card slots
Read and observe
and on page 28 first.
The device makes it possible to play audio files from the SD memory card.
The SD memory card slots are in a storage compartment of the external device
on the passenger side.
Insert the SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the relevant memory card slot with the slan-
ted edge to the right until it “locks into place”. Playback starts automatically.
Remove the SD memory card
›
Press the button 
→

→ Remove SD card 1 safely or Remove SD card 2
safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory “card” is ejected to the
output position.
Unreadable SD memory card
If there are no readable files on the SDmemory card nothing will play.
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 SD memory cards cannot be reproduced
or their reproduction may be limited.
CAUTION■ Only use SD cards in standard size. When using smaller SD card with the
adapter the SD memory card can fall out while driving the vehicle due to vibra-
tions from the adapter.■
We recommend using class 4 SD memory cards 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. 20
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe and on page 28 first.
The device allows you to play audio files from USB storage devices, as well as
external devices connected to the AUX input.
The USBand AUXinputs are located above the storage compartment at the front of the centre console » Fig. 20.
An external device 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 devices connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from your
device.
The standard 3.5 mm jack plug is used for the AUXinput. If the external devices
do not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
Setting the volume control can be changed on the input sensitivity to the AUX
input » page 17 , Sound settings . 
30Audio

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

The home address is also available in the main navigation menu, by pressing
the symbol key  → Manage memory → Define home address .
Own destination (vCard)
You can import custom destinations in vCard format from an SD memory card,
a CD/DVD or a USB storage device into the device.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press 
→ Import destinations .
A list of possible data import sources is displayed » page 26, Select signal
source .
Select the source and confirm the menu item Import all vCards from this folder
to start importing the data stored in vCard format into the device memory.
POI
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Entry of a new POI
53
Search area for POIs
53
Find and select a POI
54
Quick select a POI
54
Search selection near the location, destination, stopover and along the
route
54
Search near the entered address or near the point entered on the map
55
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
Entry of a new POIFig. 38
Main menu
Explanation of graphic
Select search area
Menu with context-sensitive search areas
Search for POI by name
Search for POI by category
Open the main menu.
›
In the Navigation main menu, press

→ Options → POI .
or
›
In the Navigation main menu, press

→ New dest./stopover → Options →
POI .
or
›
In the Navigation main menu, press

Other POIs
Search area for POIs
Fig. 39
Search area for POIs 
123453Navigation