2014 SKODA OCTAVIA USB

Unit settings
Setup menu
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
17
Sound settings
18
Screen settings
18
Time and date settings
19
Keyboard settings
19
Additional keypad language settings
19
Unit settings
19
Voice control settings
20
Restore factory settings
20
Bluetooth ®
settings
20
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
This chapter covers the basic settings of the device.
Additional settings are described in the individual menus ■ Radio » page 24
■ Media » page 28
■ DVD video » page 35
■ Images » page 36
■ Phone » page 39
■ Navigation » page 48
■ Vehicle system settings » page 68
Main menuFig. 12
Unit settings: Main menu
From the main menu, the basic parameters of the device can be set.
Call up the main menu
›
Press 
→ the function key with the symbol
 .
Menus in the main menu for unit setup
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 18
■ Screen - Screen settings » page 18
■ Time and date - Time and date settings » page 19
■ Language - Setting the device language 1)
■ Keypad: - Keypad display for text entry » page 19
■ More keypad languages - Enables you to enter characters other than those
available for the selected language » page 19
■ Units - Unit settings » page 19
■ Voice control - Voice control settings » page 20
■ 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 20
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 20
■ System information - Displays system information
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the device
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software: ... - Version of the software used
■ Navigation database: ... - Version of the navigation data
■ Gracenote database: ... - Multimedia database version 
1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) cannot always be guaran-
teed.
17Unit settings

■Media Codec: ... - Media codec version
■ Update software - Manual software update (for more information see the
ŠKODA Website www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com )
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights are only available in Eng-
lish
Sound settings
Fig. 13
Sound settings / Balance - fader settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Sound .
■ Volume - Volume settings
■ Traffic report - Sets the volume for the traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Nav. announcements - Sets the volume of the navigation announcements
■ Voice control - Sets the volume for the voice control
■ Maximum switch-on volume - Sets the maximum volume after switching
on
■ Speed-dependent volume adjustment - Speed-dependent volume increase
■ iPod volume - Sets the volume for the connected iPod (on the USB media
input)
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ AUX volume - Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■
Bluetooth audio - Sets the volume of the Bluetooth ®
device connected
■ 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 - switches off
■ Weak - weak reduction
■ Medium - medium input sensitivity
■ Strong - strong reduction
■ Bass - Mid - Treble - Sets the bass, mid and treble
■ Balance - Fader - Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
■ No navigation sound during call - Switches on or off the navigation prompts
during a telephone conversation
■ Subwoofer - Subwoofer volume settings
■ CANTON advanced setup - Setup of the Canton®
-Sound system
■ Select equaliser sound - Equaliser settings
■ Music - Sound ranges adjusted for listening to music
■ Speech - Subwoofer operation is suppressed to highlight the speech
sound range
■ Sound focus: - Set the sound perception for different zones in the vehicle
interior
■ Off - Settings apply to the whole vehicle
■ Front - Optimised setting for the front seat occupants
■ Driver - Optimised setting for the driver
■ CANTON surround - virtual Canton®
-surround system (active during media
playback)
Screen settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Screen . 
18Familiarization with the unit

You can switch between memory groups of individual preset buttons using the
function keys C.
Search available stations (Scan)
Read and observe
on page 21 first.
This function plays all the receivable 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

→ 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 present buttons
B
» Fig. 14 on page 21 can be linked to logos (images) of
the radio stations.
Store station logos automatically (FM / DAB)
›
Before you store the radio station to a station button function key press in
the Radio menu the function key

→ Activate Advanced settings .
›
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 station button, the station is assigned a logo
from the device memory if the logo is available in the memory.
Storing station logos manually
A logo can be assigned manually for the previously stored stations.
›
The function key
 Press
→ Station logos .
A menu with preset buttons for radio stations is displayed.›
Press the preset button for the station, which a logo is to be assigned to.
A menu of media (CD, SD card, USB) is displayed.
›
In the the relevant madia select the image you want to have.
By selection of the image it is assiagned to the relevant station button.
Note
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500 x 500 pixels.
Traffic programme
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 news
During a traffic announcement, the following menu is displayed.
›
Cancel - interruption of the current traffic report. The TP function remains
activated.
›
Deactivate - Exit the current traffic report and turn off TP function.
Note
Some radio stations misleadingly identify themselves as traffic programs. It is
therefore not an error with the unit that there is no traffic news with these
stations.■
During playback in the media menu the traffic information from the last se-
lected radio station is received.
■
Should this radio station not transmit traffic reports or the signal is not avail-
able, then the device automatically searches for a TP station.
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Media
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
26
Title / folder list
27
Track/folder database
27
Playback
28
Media settings
28
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
You can use the unit to play audio and video files in different for-
mats » page 29 , connect different signal source types, or store audio files in
the internal memory of the Jukebox.
When the signal source has been connected, the device starts to automatically
play audio files in alphabetical order.
Types of device operation » page 7 .
› On the device via the operating elements.
› Using the function keys on the device screen.
› Using the Maxi DOT display.
Main menu
Fig. 17
Media: Main menu
Call up the main menu›Press the
 button.
Explanation of graphic Information for the current file (e.g., artist, track title)
selected source / display of the album image 1)
(cover art), with only your
finger over the surface of the function key, you can scroll the album list
Display of the playing time / remaining time and the playing time axis is
possible within the track (file) by moving the slider or by touching the de-
sired location on the time axis
Signal source selection
Track/folder list
Media settings » page 28
Select input source
The function key menu D
» Fig. 17 .
CD/DVD - Changes to a CD/DVD in the player » page 31
SD card 1 - Changes to a memory card inserted in SD 1 » page 32
SD card 2 - Changes to a memory card inserted in SD 2 » page 32
USB - Changes to a data medium connected to the USB input » page 33
iPod - Changes to an iPod (iPhone, iPad) connected at the USB in-
put » page 33
AUX - Changes to an external audio source connected to the AUX in-
put » page 33
BT audio - Changes to a Bluetooth ®
player » page 31
Jukebox - Changes to the Jukebox » page 30
ABCD1)
So long as this is in the Gracenote ®
database or part of the file is being played (ID3 tag).
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Title / folder listFig. 18
Track/folder list
Menu display
›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 .
Explanation of graphic Displays the folder structure, function keys of higher-level folders
Change to track/folder database » page 27
Play the source or folder selected
Play the tracks in the source or folder selected in random order
Repeat playback of the source or folder selected Auto-play function for 10 seconds » page 28
Where the source is SD card 1, SD card 2 or USB 1 , you can change between
Folder display or Database display.
It is only possible to change the display of the basic overview of the files/fold-
ers for the source concerned. The status line
A
shows the source currently
selected.
Note
■ In the title / folder list a maximum of 1000 files / folders are displayed alpha-
betically.■
If the file format is not supported by the unit or the file is damaged and can-
not be played the title / folder list displays a struck-through icon.
ABTrack/folder databaseFig. 19
Track/folder database
The unit is capable of classifying files according to the information in the ID3
tag file properties into the various categories of Database.
Explanation of graphic Displays the folder structure, function keys of higher-level folders
Change to track/folder database » page 27
Play the source or folder selected Auto-play function for 10 seconds » page 28
Where the source is SD card 1, SD card 2 or USB 1 , you can change between
Folder display or Database display.
It is only possible to change the display of the basic overview of the files/fold-
ers for the source concerned. The status line
A
shows the source currently
selected.
By pressing the function key with the symbol  is a
Database or a list of ti-
tles / folders displayed in the currently selected track will be played.
To sort the files in the Database on the current source by the following
categories:
Track list - Track lists by popularity 1)
/playback frequency
Artist - Sorted by artist's name
Album - Sorted by album name
Genre - Sorted by the genre assigned to the tracks 
AB1)
The popularity of titles such as
 is determined by the setting the ID3 tag properties for the various ti-
tles.
27Media

Track - Sorted by the track title
Video - Files containing a video recording
Note
■
In the title / folder database a maximum of 1000 files / folders can be dis-
played alphabetically.■
If the file format is not supported by the unit or the file is damaged and can-
not be played the title / folder database displays a struck-through icon.
Playback
The device plays the files in alphabetical order.
Description of the playback keys
ButtonActionFunction /PressPlay / PausePress briefly a)Play the previous titlePress briefly b)Plays the current track from the startPress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-reverse of the trackPress brieflyPlay the next titlePress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-forward of the track

First pressTurn on the track repeat
Second pressTurn on the repetition of the entire folder /
source of signal Third pressSwitch off the repetitionPressTurn on / off the random playback of the
folder / source (mix mode)First pressAutomatic play from the folder / sourceSecond pressTurn off the function a)
Within about 3 seconds after the start of the track playback.
b)
After about 5 seconds after the start of playback of the track.
c)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
Scan function
The Scan function can also be started/stopped in the main Media menu by
pressing button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 .

The
scanning feature can also be cancelled by switching to another file / signal
source or a function key is pressed for playback.
Note
The function keys listed in the table are different depending on the currently
selected menu screen.
Media settings
›
Press the button in the menu Media 
 .
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 18, Sound settings
■ Manage jukebox - Save/delete supported audio/video files in the internal
unit memory » page 30
■ Mix/repeat/scan including subfolders - switching the song playback in the
following modes (Shuffle / Repeat / Automatic play) including subfolders in
the current folder
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 20
■ 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 31
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Activate/deactivate the input of the external AUX au-
dio 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
28Audio/Video/Images

signal sources
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Sources and file formats supported
29
Requirements and restrictions
30
Jukebox
30
Bluetooth ®
player
31
CD/DVD
31
SD memory card
32
USB-, AUX inputs
33
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant 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 acci-
dent 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
Read and observe
and on page 29 first.
Supported signal sourcesSignal
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 ®
player
CD/DVD drive:
Audio CD (up to 80 min), CD-R and CD-RW
(with a capacity of up to 700 MB), DVD ± R /
RW; conventional DVD, DVD video and DVD
audio
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 cor-
responds 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, WAV, OGGFile suffixmp3wmaasfaacflac
wav oggPlaylistsm3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asx 29Media

The following information is displayed:
■ Free: - Amount of memory used
■ In use: - Amount of memory free
■ Free files: - Number of files that can be imported (maximum 3000)
The current memory capacity is displayed on the screen when files are being imported or deleted.
Import files
Supported audio/video files » page 29 can be imported from the sources cur-
rently connected into the internal memory.
› Press the button

→ Manage Jukebox → Import .
› A menu of available sources is displayed.
› Select the source desired.
› Select folders B
or files
C
.
› Press the symbol button

D
.
› The
Import completed. (... from ... file (s)) . Import completed successfully.
message indicates that import of the folder or files selected has been com-
pleted.
› Press the button
 and close the file import window.
Delete files
The function is available if there are any audio or video files in the Jukebox.
› Press the button

→ Manage Jukebox → Delete .
› A menu of available media is displayed.
› Select the available medium for deletion.
› Select folders
B
or files
C
.
› Press the symbol button
 .
› Press
Delete .
› The
Files have been deleted. message indicates that the folders/files selec-
ted were successfully deleted.
› Press the button
 and close the delete files window.
Note
■
It is not possible to copy the contents of copyright protected CDs or DVDs to
the Jukebox.■
Files that have already been copied are recognized and cannot be copied
again (shown in grey).
■
It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio or vid-
eo files in the CD/DVD drive.
Bluetooth ®
player
Read and observe
and on page 29 first.
The device makes a wireless connection (pairing) to the Bluetooth ®
player pos-
sible.
›
Follow the same instructions as for pairing the device with a tele-
phone » page 40 .
CAUTION
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
■ We recommend adjusting the volume on the portable player to the maximum
level.■
The volume can also be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the unit
for Bluetooth ®
player » page 18 , Sound settings .
■
The supported media functions are dependent on the type of Bluetooth ®
player used.
CD/DVD
Fig. 21
CD/DVD case
Read and observe
and on page 29 first.
The CDslot is located in the glove box on the front passenger side.
Inserting/ejecting a CD/DVD
›
Insert a CD/DVD into the CD slot with the label facing up until it is automati-
cally drawn in. The play function will start automatically. 
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