2014 SKODA OCTAVIA audio

Selecting sourcesFig. 7
Main menu/USB operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
Accessing main menu in media mode
›
Press the button MEDIA.
Selecting the audio source ■ USB - Changes to an external audio source connected to the USB in-
put 1)
» page 17
■ AUX - Changes to an external audio source connected to the AUX in-
put » page 17
Symbols in the displaySymbolImportanceTrack repeatFolder/source repeatRandom play, Currently selected audio sourceAuto-play function for 10 seconds
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Supported sources and file formats
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
Supported sources
USB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without special software)Other external
sourcesPortable playback devices with AUX connection, MTP (MSC)
players
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most products and
media available on the various markets. However, it is possible that some devices,
media or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Supported files
Audio filesCodec type (file
formats)MPEG-1/2 (layer 3)Windows Media Audio 7, 8, 9 and 10File suffixmp3wmaPlaylistsm3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asx
The name of the artist, the album and the title of the played file can be displayed
if the information is available as a so-called ID3 tag. If no ID3 tag is available, only the folder name is displayed.
To ensure good playback, we recommend using compressed MP3 files at a bit rate
of at least 160 kb/s. For audio files with variable bitrates, the indicated remaining
playback time does not correspond to the actual remaining playback time. 
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1)
Operating a connected external audio source is only possible with certain restrictions, depending on
the type of the connected device.
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The WMA files can only be played if they are not additionally copyrighted by DRM.
These kinds of WMA files are not supported by the device.
The more files, folders or playlists on one source, the longer it will take to read
the source. It is a good idea to create subfolders with files (e.g. by artist or album
names) in order to save time.
Source propertiesSpecifications for USB
sourcesUSB 1.x and 2.x or higher with USB 2.x support
(the maximum data transfer speed will then corre- spond to the USB 2.x speed)
Speed class of max. 480 Mb/sFile system for the USB
sourceFAT16, VFAT, FAT32
File properties
Bitratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHz
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Operation
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
The  and  buttons always affect the audio source currently being listened to,
regardless of the menu being used.
It is also possible to change tracks using the buttons
3
» Fig. 1 on page 5 from
within the menu of the audio source currently being played.
A list of buttons
3
is displayed in the menu of the audio source currently being
played after the menu button
2
is turned.
■ Play - Plays the current track
■ Up - Returns to a higher level
Press menu button
2
to start playback of the current track or to open the cur-
rent folder.
Button ActionFunction
Press briefly
Go to the start of the track being played if the track
has been playing for more than 3 secondsGo to the start of the previous track if the track has been playing for less than 3 secondsPress and holdFast rewind of the track
Button 
ActionFunctionPress brieflyGo to the start of the next trackPress and holdFast forward of the track
Button

/
ActionFunction
Press briefly
Playback/pause: the play function is stopped in the
current position and the symbol changes to  - when
pressed again, playback will continue from this posi-
tion.
Button 
ActionFunction
Press briefly
Go to the start of the track being played if the track
has been playing for more than 3 secondsGo to the start of the previous track if the track has been playing for less than 3 secondsPress and holdFast rewind of the track
Button 
ActionFunctionPress brieflyGo to the start of the next trackPress and holdFast forward of the track
Button 

ActionFunctionPress brieflyScrolling down in folders 16Audio

Button ActionFunctionPress brieflyScrolling up in folders
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Adjusting additional functions
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 14.
› Press the
MEDIA button
→ menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
■ TP - switches traffic programme on/off
■  - Displays the artist, album and track name from ID3 tag 1)
■ Repeat - Sets repeat play
■ Off - Switches repeat function off
■ Track - Repeats the current track
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
■ Mix - Random playback
■ Off - Switches random playback function off
■ All - Sets random playback of all tracks in the current audio source
■ Folder - Repeats all tracks in folder
■ Scan - Consecutive playback of the tracks for 10 seconds
■ OK - Stops auto-play function at the current track
■ Skip - Selects another track
■ Cancel - Changes to the track played originally
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USB and AUX inputsFig. 8
USB and AUX inputs
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 14.
Die MDI (USB and AUX) inputs are located above the storage compartment at the
front of the centre console » Fig. 8.
The device can be used to play audio files from sources connected via these in-
puts, either directly or via a connection cable available from ŠKODA Genuine Ac-
cessories.
Adjusting the playback volume of the source
The playback volume of the source can be adjusted by turning the 
knob.
Depending on the connected source, the output volume can be adjusted at this
source » page 10 , Sound settings .
AUX input
External audio sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from your
device.
The standard 3.5-mm jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the external audio
source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter .
USB input
External audio sources connected to the USB input cannot be operated from your
device.
Before removing the USBdevice, proceed as follows:
›
Press the button SETUP
→ System → Remove USB device safely .
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1)
If there are no artist, album and track names available in the file being played, the folder or file name
is displayed.
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Do not use USB extension cables or adapters. This can impair the function of the
connected source.
USB hubs are not supported.
CAUTION
The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!
Note
■ 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 de-
pends on the quality of the adapter which is used.■
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the external
audio source.
■
Some devices connected via USB can be charged via the device.
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■ACC driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise
control is activated ■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Advanced FrontLighting System (AFS) - Sets the characteristics of the
adaptive headlights
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Air conditioning - Sets the Climatronic characteristics
■ Normal - Normal
■ Eco - Economical
■ Reset - Sets the mode to Normal
Note
If the device is not operated for longer than 10 seconds in the "Select driving
mode" main menu, it will switch to the most recently selected menu or switch it-
self off.
Driving assistants
Fig. 10
Parking assistance: Illustrations
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 19.
Parking aid: Explanation of graphic
Obstacle detected in the scanned area (the vehicle can still continue to travel
in the direction of the obstacle)
Obstacle detected in the collision area (do not continue to drive in the direc- tion of the obstacle)
More information on the parking aid can be found in the » Vehicle Owner's Man-
ual , chapter Assistance systems .
›
Press the button CAR
→ Assistants .
■ Front Assist - Sets the assistant for distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Active - Activates/deactivates the assistant
■ Advance warning - Activates/deactivates advance warning function
■ Display distance warning - Activates/deactivates distance warnings
■ ACC (adaptive cruise control) - Sets the adaptive cruise control
■ Distance - Sets the distance monitoring to the vehicles ahead
■ Very close - Very small distance
■ Close - Small distance
■ Medium - Medium distance
■ Far - Large distance
■ Very far - Very large distance
■ Last distance selected - Last selected distance on/off
■ Driving programme - Sets the vehicle acceleration when adaptive cruise con-
trol is active 1)
■ Normal - Normal
■ Sport - Sports
■ Eco - Economical
■ Park Assist - Sets the parking aid
■ Front volume - Adjusts the volume of the front sensors
■ Front tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the front sensors
■ Rear volume - Adjusts the volume of the rear sensors
■ Rear tone setting - Adjusts the tone of the rear sensors
■ Audio lowering - Lowers the volume
■ Off - No lowering of the volume
■ Light - Slight lowering of the volume 

AB1)
This can be set in the menu on vehicles with driving mode selection option
» page 19, Selecting driv-
ing mode .
20Vehicle systems

Index
A
Adjusting the volume
6
AF10
AM13
Anti-theft device4
Audio12
Media14
Multi-function steering wheel8
Radio12
Automatic headlight in rain21
Automatic locking21
Automatic rear windscreen wiping21
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain21
AUX10, 17
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Settings
23
C
Climatronic Automatic air recirculation
22
Automatic mode22
Operating mode22
COMING HOME21
Component protection4
Control lever7
Convenience consumers23
D
Date
11
Daytime running lights21
Declaration of conformity4
Description and operation of the device5
Description of the device5
Device Settings9
Device screen7, 11
Device screen display7
Device settings9
Driving mode19
E
Eco tips
23
F
Factory settings
11
Fatigue detection system20
File formats15
FM13
Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in while parking
21
Frequency band13
H
Head Light Assist
21
I
ID3 tag
10
Important notes4
Instrument lighting21
Introductory information4
Component protection4
Declaration of conformity4
L
Lane change flash
21
Language11
LEAVING HOME21
Light sensor - light switch-on time21
M
MAXI DOT
7, 8
MDI17
Media14
Adjusting additional functions17
AUX17
File formats15
Operation16
Selecting sources15
Settings10
Supported media15
USB17
Mix10, 17
Multi-function steering wheel Audio
8
Multifunction display23
O
Operating the device
5, 6
Control lever7
Device7
P
Parking aid
20
PI10
ProActive passenger protection20
PTY10
R
Radio
12
Save radio stations12
Search for radio stations12
Selecting a radio station13
Settings10
Symbols12
Traffic programme (TP)14
RDS10
25Index