2014 SKODA OCTAVIA audio

■Alternative frequency (AF) - Search for alternative frequencies of the station
currently being listened to on/off
■ Radio Data System (RDS) - Switches on/off the RDS function 1)
■ Sort stations: - Sort types of radio stations in the station list (FM)
■ Group - Sort by transmitted program type
■ ABC - alphabetical order according to station name
Advanced Settings (DAB)
›
In the main menu press the DAB Radio range and the function key 
→ Ad-
vanced settings .
■ DAB traffic messages - Switch on/off DAB announcements
■ Other DAB messages - Switch on/off other announcements (e.g., warnings,
regional weather, sports reports, financial news)
■ DAB station tracking - Switching the DAB Automatic program tracking in
other station groups (Ensemble)
■ Auto. DAB - FM switching - switches on/off auto-switching from DAB to the
FM frequency band if the DAB signal is lost
DAB station tracking
If a DAB station is a member of several sender groups, when the signal is poor,
the same station is searched in a different sender groups (Ensemble).
Auto-change DAB -FM
If the DAB signal is poor, the unit will try to find a preset FM station for the
DAB station you are currently listening to.
For auto-change to work, the DAB and FM stations must send a sender ID.
› While the station is being received on the FM band, (
) is displayed after the
station name. The () marker disappears when the relevant DAB station can
be received again ).
› If a DAB station is also not available in the FM band due to poor reception,
the device will be switched to mute.
› If you do not want automatic station change (e.g. when driving through tun-
nels, when reception may be lost temporarily), you can deactivate this func-
tion.
Media
Operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
20
Folder list / Title list - Browser
21
Multimedia database
22
Playback
22
Media settings
23
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
The device allows you to play audio files from different media and connected
devices (hereinafter referred to only as “audio sources)” » page 23.
Main menu
Fig. 11
Media: Main menu
In the main menu the audio source as well as their playback options can be se-
lected.
Call up the main menu
›
Press the  button. 
1)
Only valid for some countries.
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Main Menu - Information and function keysATitle or possibly artist name, album nameBPlayback timeline with a slider a)
(With details of the playing time
and remaining playing time of the track)CSelect the audio source » page 24Folder / title list b)
» page 21 / Multimedia Database b)
» page 22
Break
PlaybackPlayback Options » tab. Playback Options on page 23Menu settings Media » page 23
Returns
Lead timePlayback display of a title, with variable bit rate (VBR)a)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
b)
For some connected audio sources, the function key is inactive.
Note
■ The name of the artist, the album and the title of the file being played are
displayed on the screen if the information is available as an ID3 tag. If no ID3
tag is available, only the file name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bitrates.
Folder list / Title list - Browser
Fig. 12
Folder / Title list
For SD cards, USB devices, and some Bluetooth ®
players (with AVRCP version
1.4) the reviewing of folders and title lists is possible without changing the cur-
rently audio source being reproduced.
When connected via AUX, devices and some Bluetooth ®
players (with the ver-
sion AVRCP up to and including 1.3) the option to review the folders and title lists is not available. By choosing this audio source, the device switches to that
source and playback starts.
See a list›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 .
or
›
turn the menu knob in the Media
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 .
Folders and title lists - information and function keys » Fig. 12
Short press - selection of the parent folder / Long press - select of the au-
dio source » page 24
Selected audio source / current folder
Playback Options 1)
» table on page 22
Folder
Playlist
Playback of the selected title
Stopped track playback
Repeated title playback
Appears on the title icon , then the title cannot be played. By pressing the
function key, the cause is displayed (e.g., DRM protection, unsupported format,
etc.).
Pressing a function key for playing
B
displays the main menu Media » Fig. 12 .
Playlist
The playlists are not played automatically and must be manually chosen from
the folders and title lists. The playlists contain only a playing order of the
tracks and will not play, as long as the items are not stored on the audio
source. 
AB1)
For some audio sources, the function keys are not available.
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Note■In the folders and title lists a directory max. of 1000 entries is displayed de-
pending on the date of creation. The entries are arranged alphabetically.■
The availability of folders and title lists depends on the connection speed
and the size of the audio source to be connected.
Multimedia database
Fig. 13
Multimedia database
In the multimedia database the title properties are sorted according to catego-
ries.
For some Apple devices connected via USB, the multimedia database is dis-
played instead of the folders and title lists.
Viewing multimedia database
›
Press the function key in the menu Media 
.
Categories of multimedia database - function keys » Fig. 13
Short press - selection of the parent folder / Long press - select of the au-
dio source » page 24
Track lists - Sorted by the track title
Artists - Sorted by artist's name
Albums - Sorted by album name
Tracks - Sorted by the track title
Podcasts - Sorted by the Podcast names
Genres - Sorted by the genre type
Composers - Sorted by the composer names
Audiobooks - Sorted by the audiobook names
For playback, select the category, then the title  or a folder  and then select
the title  .
With some categories it is possible to quickly change to another category 1)
.
■ Artists → 
All Albums - display all albums
■ Albums →

All tracks - display all titles
■ Genres → 
All Artists - display all artists
Playback
The device plays the titles in alphabetical order.
Function keys for playback:
But-
tons
» Fig. 11 on
page 20
ActionOperation
 /PressPlay / PausePress briefly a)Play the previous titlePress briefly b)Plays the current track from the startPress and hold but-
tonFast-reverse within the titlePress brieflyPlay the next titlePress and hold but-tonFast-forward within the titlea)
Within about 3 seconds after the start of the title playback.
b)
After about 3 seconds after the start of the title playback. 
1)
For some audio sources, the function keys are not available.
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Playback OptionsButton
» Fig. 11 on
page 20
ActionOperation
PressSwitch on/off the repeat title playbackPressSwitch on and off the repeat title playbackPressSwitch on and off the repeat title playback
from the current album or folder
Movement along the time axis within the track is possible by touching the time
axis or by touching the slider and moving it to the desired location on the time
axis 1)

B
» Fig. 11 on page 20 .
Note
Some function keys for playback may not be available.
Media settings
›
Press the function key in the menu Media

» Fig. 11 on page 20 .
■ Mix/repeat inc. subfolders - Switching on and off the title display including
subfolders
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 14
■ Traffic program (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ Activate AUX - Enables / disables the AUX input
■ Remove SD card safely - Safe removal of the inserted SD storage card
■ Remove USB safely - safe removal of devices connected to the USB input of
the device
Audio sources
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select audio source
24
Supported audio sources and file formats
24Bluetooth ®
player24SD memory card25
USB input
25
AUX - input
26
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
WARNING■
Never place audio sources close to the airbags. Loose objects could hit a
deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place audio sources on the dash panel. Loose objects can be
thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an accident and
can injure the occupants.
■
Do not hold audio 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.
■
Always route the connection cable of the audio source such that is does
not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data on CD memory cards,
Bluetooth ®
players or connected devices. The ŠKODA Partner is not responsi-
ble for damage due to the loss of data stored on these audio sources.1)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
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Select audio sourceFig. 14
Select audio source
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The choice of the audio source can be done
› by repeatedly pressing the button
.
› in the main menu after pressing the function key
A

» Fig. 14 -
 .
› In the folders and title lists
» Fig. 12 on page 21 and in the multimedia data-
base » Fig. 13 on page 22 after holding down the function key for a while

» Fig. 14 -
 .
Menu for the audio source SD card - inserted SD memory card » page 25
USB - USB flash drive or a USB device » page 25
BT audio - coupled Bluetooth ®
player » page 24
AUX - a device connected to the AUX input » page 26
By pressing a function key with the audio source name the playback of titles available starts.
Supported audio sources and file formats
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
Supported audio sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCUSB devicesUSB flash drive, HDD (no special software required)
Specifications forUSB devices:USB 1.x, 2.X and 3.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/sSpecification Bluetooth ®
-
PlayerBluetooth protocolsA2DPand AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)Other sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
, MTP player (in
MSC operation))
Supported file formats
Codec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2/2.5 (Layer-3)Windows
Media Audio 8, 9 and 10File suffixmp3wmaPlaylistsm3u; pls; wpl; asxFile systemSD memory cardFAT16, VFAT, FAT32, exFATUSB flash drive, HDDFile
propertiesBitratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHz
Prerequisites and restrictions
For a good playback, we recommend using files with a low level of compres-
sion (for example, a bit rate of at least 160 kb / s or higher compressed MP3
files).
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by the device.
At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most audio sources
available in the various markets. However, it is possible that some audio sour-
ces or files will be unreadable or unplayable.
Bluetooth ®
player
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The device allows you to play audio files from a connected Bluetooth ®
Player.
The Bluetooth ®
player and the device can be connected using the A2DP or
AVRCP audio profile. 
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›For connecting follow the same instructions as for pairing the device with a
telephone » page 29.
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
player at the same time as a
USB device the Bluetooth ®
- player will then be separated » page 24.
The following message text appears in the device screen The device is con-
nected using Bluetooth and a USB connection. This is not supported. Blue-
tooth audio is switching off.
Note
■ We recommend setting the maximum output level of the Bluetooth ®
Player.■The volume can be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the unit for
Bluetooth ®
player » page 13 , Sound settings .■
Some operator options of the Bluetooth ®
player via the device may not be
supported and are dependent on the Bluetooth ®
player being used.
SD memory card
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The device makes it possible to play audio files from the SD memory card.
The SD memory card slot
9
is located below the screen » Fig. 1 on page 5 .
Inserting an SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the available slot with the cut edge to the
front right until it “locks into place”.
The play function starts automatically after inserting the SD card.
Removing an SD memory card
›
Press the button 
→ Remove SD card safely .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card “jumps” into the
eject position.
After popping out the SD memory card, playback will start from the last played
audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the Radio
menu.
Unreadable SD memory card
If there are no readable files on the SD memory 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.
It may not be possible to play some or all files on the SD memory card, or their
playback may be limited.
CAUTION
■ Use only SD memory cards with a standard size. When using smaller SD cards
with the adapter the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving
due to vehicle vibrations.■
We recommend that you use class 4 SD memory cards and higher. This guar-
antees 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 input
Fig. 15
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe and on page 23 first.
The USB input is located above the storage box of the front centre con-
sole » Fig. 15 .
The USB input can be an external device and can be connected directly or via a
connection cable from the ŠKODA original accessories.
Some external devices connected to the USB input can be operated from this
device 1)
.
Connect the USB device
The play function starts automatically after connecting the USB audio source. 
1)
Some operating options from an external device may not be supported.
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If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth®
player at the same time as a
USB device the Bluetooth ®
- player will then be separated » page 24.
Disconnect USB device›
Press the function key in the menu Media 
→ Remove USB safely .
After disconnecting the USB audio source, playback will start from the last
played audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the
Radio menu.
Loading USB device
With the ignition on after connecting the USB device, the charging process is
automatically started (applies for devices where charging via the USB connec-
tor is possible).
The charging efficiency can be different compared to the charging from the
usual mains power supply.
Some connected devices may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
The charging of the connected device is automatically stopped after switching
off the ignition.
CAUTION
■ USB extension cables or reducers may affect the operation of the connected
external device.■
A video playback is not supported.
Note
When operating as well as connecting the external device, the respective op-
erating instructions are to be observed.
AUX - input
Read and observe
and on page 23 first.
The AUX input is located above the storage box of the front centre con-
sole » Fig. 15 on page 25 .
The AUX input can be an external device and can be connected via a connec- tion cable from the ŠKODA original accessories.
A external device connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from this
unit.
Connecting AUX audio sources
The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the external
devices do not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
After connecting the AUX audio source, the source must be manually selected
for playback from this source » page 24.
Disconnect AUX audio source
After disconnecting the auxiliary audio source is no automatic change to an-
other audio source takes place.
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.
Note
■ The volume can be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the connected
AUX audio source » page 13, Sound settings .■
The AUX input can be used for the enabled / disabled selection of the
source » page 23 , Media settings .
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›Confirm the 6-digit PIN code 1)
displayed on the device screen and the tele-
phone display within 30 seconds on both the device and the telephone.
If required select the option in the telephone for automatically connecting the
telephone to the device.
or
› Enter the 4 - 16 digit PIN code into the device.
› Enter the PIN code shown on the device display into the telephone within 30
seconds 2)
.
› If required acknowledge the confirmation request with the telephone.
After successful connection, the main menu Telephone appears » Fig. 16 on
page 27 .
If the device is connected to another phone via the HPP-profile, then only the
coupling of the new phone takes place. The original phone remains connected.
With free connection via the A2DP and AVRCP 3)
profile the phone with the de-
vice connects automatically with this profile as a Bluetooth ®
player » page 24 .
Connection with another paired mobile telephone
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
If you want to connect the device to another paired telephone, the current
connection does not have to be terminated. The connection to the existing tel-
ephone is automatically terminated by connecting to another telephone.
›
In the menu press the Telephone function key

B

» Fig. 16 on page 27 .
It displays a list of previously paired telephones.
›
Select the paired telephone to be connected with the device.
If the coupling conditions » page 29 for the selected phone are met, the mes-
sage in the device screen … Replace this connection with …? appears along
with the following function keys.
› Cancel
- stops the menu for telephone change
› Replace
- connection to the selected telephone
After successful connection, the main menu Telephone appears » Fig. 16 on
page 27 .
If the desired telephone is not in the list of previously paired telephones then
the telephone is to be paired with the device » page 29, Connect the device to
the telephone .
Bluetooth®
- connection profile
Read and observe
on page 29 first.
Profile types
The device can be paired with several telephones (or Bluetooth ®
devices), but
only one can be actively connected on the HFP 4)
profile and one on the A2DP
audio profile or AVRCP 5)
.
› Hands-free phone (HFP)

 - Devices that support the connection via the
HFP profile
› Bluetooth audio (A2DP)

 - Devices that support the connection via the au-
dio profile
Connection switch on / replace
Press in the menu the Telephone function key

→ Bluetooth → Paired devi-
ces .
A list of paired devices is displayed.
By pressing the function key with the name of the connected device a menu
opens with the supported profiles.
By pressing the white profile icon in the menu with supported profiles, the
message … - connection with … connecting… appears on the device screen
and the device connects using the selected profile.
If the device is already connected to another device, the message in device
screen ... Replace this connection with ...? appears along with the following
function keys. 
1)
For devices with Bluetooth ®
v2.1 and later the device quick pairing procedure (SSP Secure Simple Pair-
ing) is used for pairing. This connection method does not require the user to enter a PIN.
2)
The input and confirmation of the PIN code is not possible while driving.
3)
A2DP and AVRCP are Bluetooth ®
profiles that support multimedia functions.
4)
HFP is a Bluetooth ®
profile that supports the functionality of the hands-free system.
5)
A2DP and AVRCP are Bluetooth ®
audio profiles that support multimedia functions.
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