General information
Operating instructions
Please read this Amundsen+ navigation system (from here on referred to only as device) Owner's Manual carefully, because operation in accordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the unit.
These operating instructions describe all possible equipment variants without
identifying them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent
equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in these operating instructions.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve- hicle. More information is available from the ŠKODA Partner 1)
where you bought
the vehicle.
Please note that these instructions are meant only as an addendum to the infor-
mation presented in the Vehicle Manual for your vehicle. Therefore, they can be
used only in conjunction with the latest manual for this vehicle. For a detailed de-
scription of some functions listed in these instructions, see the Vehicle Manual.
If you have any questions about your unit, please contact a ŠKODA Partner. The illustrations can differ in minor details from your device; they are only inten-
ded for general information.
Important information
Safety information
The device should only be used when traffic conditions permit safe use.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device so that you are in full control of your vehicle in every
traffic situation – there is the risk of accidents!
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehicle,
e.g. sirens from vehicles to give way to, such as the police, ambulance and fire
brigade, can be heard at all times.
■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.
Screen cleaning
CAUTION
■ Do not use solvents such as benzine or turpentine, which may damage the
screen surface.■
Treat the screen with care, as finger pressure or contact with sharp objects may
cause dents and scratches on the surface.
Note
The screen can be cleaned with a soft cloth and alcohol if necessary.
Signal receipt
Car parks, tunnels, tall buildings or mountains can disrupt the radio and GPS sig-
nal even causing it to fail completely.
Anti-theft protection
The anti-theft coding of your device prevents operation of the system after a voltage interruption, e.g. during a vehicle repair or following theft. After discon-
necting the battery, disconnecting the radio navigation system from the on-board voltage of the vehicle or after a fuse failure, the code must be entered before the
1)
Explanation of terms
» Owner's Manual , chapter Foreword .
2General information
SD memory card empty or data not readable
If an SD memory card is inserted and no data or no legible data has been stored
on the card, the unit will not be switched to the SD memory card mode after the
loading procedure.
External sources
AUX and MDI input
AUX input
Press the button MEDIA
→ AUX.
The input for an external audio source AUX is located on the front of the unit
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.
External audio sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from the
device. Only the volume can be controlled from the device.
Use the standard 3.5 mm jack plug for the AUX input. If the external audio source
does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter .
MDI input
Press the button MEDIA
→ MDI.
Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from external data carriers
connected to the MDI input can be played via the device » page 13, Require-
ments for media sources and audio files .
External audio sources connected to the MDI input can be controlled from the de-
vice.
A different audio source can be selected on the device at any time. As long as the
external audio source is not switched off, it remains always active in the back-
ground.
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the external
audio source.
To connect external audio sources via the MDI input, a special adapter is to be used.
iPod
If an iPod is connected to the MDI input, a menu opens in which you can select
the folders of the iPod (playlists, artists, albums, titles, etc.).
Connecting an external audio source via Bluetooth ®
In Bluetooth audio mode, audio files can be played from an external audio source
(e.g. a mobile phone) connected via Bluetooth ®
.
To activate this function, the external audio source must be paired with the de- vice » page 14 , Pairing mobile phone or Bluetooth ®
device with device .
Adjust the play function volume of the external audio source
The play volume of the external audio source can be adjusted via the volume con- trol on the device 1
» Fig. 1 on page 4.
Depending on the connected audio source, the output volume on the external au-
dio source can be changed.
You can also change the input sensitivity of the external audio source, in order to
adapt the play volume of the external audio source to that of the other audio
sources or to avoid distortions » page 10, Settings in MEDIA mode .
Conditions for a successful connection
› Only USB devices with the specification 2.0 can be connected.
› The version of the file allocation table FAT (File Allocation Table) of the connec-
ted device must be FAT16 (< 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB).
› In order to replay from a unit with a hard disk (HDD) which includes a large data
volume, it can lead to a time delay when reading in the overview of the music
data.
› In order to replay from a unit, which includes a complicated folder structure, it
can lead to a time delay when scanning the audio files.
› The folder structure in the connected unit must not exceed a depth of 8 levels.
One folder must not contain more than 1000°data.
› A USB extension cable or USB distributor (HUB) must not be used to connect
the unit.
WARNING■ Never place external sources on the dashboard. These could be thrown into
the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres, injuring the
occupants.■
Never place external sources close to the airbags. These could be thrown in-
to the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the
occupants.
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