2014 SKODA SUPERB audio

 - pressing this briefly changes over to the next title or chapter.

- Pause: the play function is stopped in the current position and the symbol
changes to  - after pressing, the play function will continue in this position.
Note
If the volume is reduced to 0 during playback from a CD, the hard drive or another
audio source, the symbol  changes to  and playback is interrupted.

Introductory information about CD/DVD mode
Insert CD/DVD
›
With the labelled side facing up, insert a CD/DVD into slot
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» Fig. 1 on page 3
until it is automatically drawn in. The play function will start automatically.
Removing the CD/DVD
›
Press the button  – die CD/DVD is ejected.
If the ejected CD /DVD is not taken out within 10 seconds, it will be retracted again for safety reasons.
CD not legible
If you insert a CD/DVD which cannot be read by the unit, a pop-up window is dis- played with a note. The CD/DVD is moved to the eject position again after a few
seconds.
If the CD/DVD is not taken out within 10 seconds, it is drawn in again for safety
reasons.
MP3 and WMA Data (Windows Media Audio) Playable MP3 and WMA data can also be stored on the hard disk of the
unit » page 18 , Hard drive (HDD) .
The copyright of audio data compressed by Windows Media Audio, can also be
protected by the DRM procedure ( Digital Rights Management). Such WMA data is
not supported by the unit.
WARNINGThe CD player is a laser product. On the manufacturing date, this device was
classified as a class 1 laser product in accordance with the national/interna-
tional standards DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR,
subchapter J The laser used in this class 1 laser product is so weak that there is no risk of danger when operated correctly. This product is designed so that
the laser is restricted to the inside of the unit. However, the installed laser
could be classified in a higher class were the housing to be removed. For this
reason, never remove the housing of the unit.
CAUTION
■ Audio CDs (CD-A) and audio DVDs, MP3 CDs and MP3 DVDs as well as video
DVDs can be played in the internal CD/DVD drive.■
Never insert CDs with the designation “Do not insert in drives without a drawer”
into the internal drive or use EcoDiscs in the internal drive.
■
After pressing the button , there is a delay of a few seconds before the CD/
DVD is ejected. During this time, the lock in front of the CD/DVD slot is open.
■
Be sure to wait until the CD/DVD has been fully ejected before you try to insert
a new CD/DVD. Otherwise you can damage the drive inside the unit.
■
A dirty, mechanically damaged, unreadable or incorrectly inserted CD/DVD can
cause playback problems. For this reason, the CD/DVD may not be playable or may
cause the CD to jump. Check the CD/DVD and insert it properly into the unit.
Should problems persist, try using another CD/DVD and visit a ŠKODA Partner if
necessary.
■
If the CD/DVD drive has a mechanical fault or if a CD/DVD has been inserted in-
correctly or not fully, the following is initially displayed: “ CD/DVD fault CD/DVD.
Please check CD. ” and then the “DVD drive fault” indicated on the touch-screen.
Check the CD/DVD check and insert it again correctly and completely into the
drive. If “ CD/DVD drive errors ” is displayed again, visit a ŠKODA Partner.
■
If the inside temperature of the unit is too high, no CD/DVDs will be accepted.
The unit switches into the last active operating mode.
■
Never use liquids such as benzine, paint thinner or record cleaner, otherwise
the surface of the CD/DVD may be damaged!
■
Never expose the CD/DVD to direct sunlight!
■
Only write on the CD/DVD with the appropriate writing tools.
■
Do not affix anything to the CD/DVD! 
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Note■Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.■In cold weather or after rain showers, moisture (condensate) may deposit in the
unit. This can effect the CD jump or impair the play function. In that case, wait un-
til the moisture has dissipated.■
Should a CD/DVD be dirty, never clean it in a circular motion, but instead work
from the inside out. Use a soft, lint-free cloth. For heavy stains, we recommend that you clean the CD/DVD with a commercially available CD/DVD cleaner and al-
low it to dry.
■
If the function key CD is inactive, no new Audio CD/DVD has been inserted or an
inserted Audio CD/DVD is not readable.
■
Copy-protected CD/DVDs and CD-R, CD-RW and non-original DVD-RW do not
play or play only in certain circumstances.
■
WMA (Windows Media Audio) audio files can also be replayed by the unit and
stored on the hard disk (HDD) providing this has not been protected by the DRM
(Digital Rights Management) copyright procedure. The operation and behaviour of
the unit complies with MP3 compressed audio files and will not be described here
further.
■
Please also note the additional information for MP3 mode » page 16, Introduc-
tory information about the MP3 mode .
■
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
■
The CD/DVD player contains no parts that need servicing or that can be re-
paired. In the case of a defective CD player, visit a specialist garage.
■
If the ejected CD/DVD is not taken out, it will be retracted again for safety rea-
sons.
■
If a TP station was set before changing to CD/DVD mode, CD/DVD playback will
be interrupted during the traffic news and the device switches to radio mode.
Once the traffic news has ended, CD/DVD playback will resume.
■
The DVD drive installed in this unit uses a Dolby Digital ®
audio coding system
and MLP Lossless ®
for the best reproduction quality even with standard audio
DVDs. “Dolby ®
”, “MLP Lossless ®
” and the Double-D-Symbol are trademarks of Dol-
by Laboratories ®
.
■
“DTS ®
” and “DTS 2.0 ®
” transforms the Surround Sound of a DVD and replays it in
best stereo quality. “DTS ®
” and “DTS 2.0 ®
” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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Introductory information about the MP3 mode
Requirements for the MP3 data and data carrier
› CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW with a capacity of 650 MB and 700 MB.
› 4.7 GB DVDs and up to 8.5 GB Double Layer DVDs.
›
The CDs/DVDs must correspond to the ISO 9660 Level 2 standard as well as the
Joliet data system (single and multi-session).
› Data names must be no longer than 64 characters.
› The list structure is restricted to a depth of 8 list levels.
› The name of the artist, the album and the title of the played MP3 file can be dis-
played if such information is available as ID3 tags, as they are known. The list and data name will be displayed if there is no ID3 tag.
› WMA (
Windows Media Audio) files can also be played if they are not additionally
protected by the DRM ( Digital Rights Management) copyright procedure. Such
WMA data is not supported by the unit.
› The operation and behaviour of playable WMA files conform to those of the MP3
files and will not be described here further.
Bit rate (data flow per time unit)
› The system supports MP3 data with bit rates of 32 to 320 KB/s as well as MP3
data with variable bit rates.
› The indicated playing time data with variable bit rates is not reliable.
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SD memory card
Inserting the SD memory card
›
Push the SD memory card into the memory card slot
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» Fig. 1 on page 3 with
the slanted edge facing first and upwards until it “locks into place”. The play
function will start automatically.
Removing the SD memory card
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card “jumps” into the eject position.
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.
Requirements of the SD memory card › SD memory cards measuring 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm can be inserted
into the SD memory card slot.
› SD (Secure Digital Memory Cards) and MMC (Multimedia Cards) SD memory cards
with a capacity up to 4 GB. 
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›SDHC (Secure Digital High-Capacity Memory Cards) SD memory cards with a ca-
pacity up to 32 GB.
› It is possible that some of the files on the SD memory cards cannot be played or
their playback is restricted. Due to differing quality requirements from different
card manufacturers, it is not possible to guarantee the playback of SD memory
cards under all circumstances.
Note
■ Only MP3 files and unprotected WMA files can be read from the SD memory
card. All other data is ignored.■
Playable MP3 and WMA data can also be stored on the hard disk of the
unit » page 18 , Hard drive (HDD) .
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External sources
AUX and MDI input
AUX input
Press the button MEDIA

→ AUX.
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 - multimedia input
Press the button MEDIA

→ MDI.
Audio files in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from external data carriers
connected to the multimedia input can be played via the device .
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.).
Adjust the play 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 3.
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 8, Media Set-Up .
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.
■
Never hold external sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
These could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driv- ing manoeuvres, injuring the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable of the external source so that it does not
restrict you when driving. 
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CAUTIONThe AUX input must only be used for audio sources!
Note
■The external audio source, connected via AUX, can only be used if no other unit
is connected via MDI at the same time.■
If an external audio source is connected via AUX, which is equipped with an
adapter for external power supply, it can occur that the audio signal is interrup-
ted. This depends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
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Hard drive (HDD)
Store MP3 and WMA data on the hard disk (HDD)
If the unit is switched off during the saving process, the saving process will be
terminated with the last fully saved title.
Select, save and edit title name and folder
Select the SD memory card audio tracks or folders that you want to store on the
hard disk. You can also select the complete contents of an installed data carrier in the selection window of the available audio sources for storing on the hard disk .
■ Press the button MEDIA

→ Selection.
■  - open menu for the folder editing
■ Play - automatic playback
■ Copy - saves title or folder to the hard drive
■ Insert file/folder here - saves directly to the current folder of the hard drive
■ New folder - creates a new folder
■ cancel). - cancels save
■ Rename - opens input display for changing the title or folder name
■ Delete - deletes the selected title or folder
A folder can have a max. of 7 sub-folders. Press on the function key 
to open
the corresponding parent folder.
You can continue listening to this or another audio source while storing other au-
dio data.
NoteSaving 100 music titles of average length (3 to 5 minutes) will take approximately
40 minutes.
Video mode
Insert Video-DVD and start
Fig. 7
Operating the DVD/Film menu
Insert a Video-DVD into the CD/DVD slot with the printed side facing up until it is
automatically drawn in.
The Video-DVD playback will start automatically. The readout of the data from
the Video-DVD can take a few seconds, during which time the touch-screen turns
dark.
The TV picture will only be displayed when the vehicle is stationary. The touch- screen is switched off while driving, but the sound can still be heard.
Briefly touch the screen to display the menu DVD. Touch the empty area of the
screen to close the menu DVD. The DVD menu will automatically fade out after
about 15 seconds if not used.
Aspect ratio
The video starts with the preset aspect ratio. The aspect ratio can be changed in
the menu Setup video » page 10 , Setup Video .
The Video-DVD menu ■ AV
- changes over to a connected external video source
■ TV - changes to the TV mode. 
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■DVD - changes to a CD/DVD drive inserted in the Video DVD drive
■ Audio - changes to the Audio menu
■ Menu - changes to the Film menu » Fig. 7
■ Display - change the brightness, contrast and colour settings of the display
■ Chapter - changes to the chapter list
■  - pressing briefly changes to the beginning of the current chapter, repeated
pressing changes to the beginning of the previous chapter.
■ 
- briefly pressing changes to the next chapter.
■  - the play function is stopped in the current position and the symbol changes
to  - after pressing  the play function continues in this position.
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TV mode
Main menu TV
Fig. 8
TV menu
The TV picture will only be displayed when the vehicle is stationary. The touch-
screen is switched off while driving, but the sound can still be heard.
DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) With DVB-T, the TV signal is transmitted terrestrially. DVB-T allows reception inhigh quality.
The supply of DVB-T is currently limited in particular to industrial areas and urban
centres. It is for this reason that a Hybrid tuner was developed for the unit, which
consists of a common analog TV receiver and a DVB-T receiver.
The TV stations which can be received are indicated in the information displayand when switching over and calling up the TV menu on the display. Analogue
and digital TV stations are displayed differently and are marked on the touch-
screen with “ Analog.” or “DVB-T ”.
Press the button MEDIA
.
■ TV
- The last set TV channel will be displayed in the pre-set aspect ratio in full
picture mode » page 11, Setup TV The TV menu opens when you touch the
screen.
■ 
or  - changes to the next TV stations on the station list, analogous to the
arrow keys on the unit.
■ Audio
- changes to the Audio menu and plays the last selected audio source.
■ Station list - opens the station list of the presently receivable analog TV sta-
tions as well as the digital TV and radio stations.
■ Memory - opens the preset list of the manually receivable analog TV stations
as well as the digital TV and radio stations.
■ Save
- saves the current TV station
■  → Delete - deletes the stored TV station
■ Extras - opens menu with additional functions
■ T-TXT - opens the video text page of the currently received station if video
text is available for the received TV station
■ Display
- shows menu for changing display settings
■ EPG - opens the overview of the electronic program guide if digital TV sta-
tions can be received at the location via DVB-T.
■ Manual
- changes to manual set-up of a TV channel via the arrow keys on
the unit or in the display of the TV main menu
Turn setting-up button
1
» Fig. 1 on page 3 to manually adjust a TV channel or
digital TV station.
Displays in TV mode
Some television stations offer bilingual programmes in so-called “dual channel
sound”. The audio channel is selected in the Setup TV » page 11 , Setup TV menu.
In this case “ Channel A” or “Channel B ” will be displayed at the top left on the
touch-screen.
A program in stereo will also be indicated by the symbol “ 
” on the right on the
touch-screen under the function key 
. A programme in dual channel sound will
be indicated by the symbol “ 
”.
If a TV station also transmits Video text, “VT ” will be displayed at the top right on
the touch-screen. If video text is not available for the current station, the video
text function “ 
” will be indicated after call up.
If the set digital TV station supports the electronical program guide it will be indi- cated accordingly by “ EPG” (Electronic Program Guide) at the top right in the
touch-screen. If EPG is not generally available at the location, only “ 
” will be dis-
played after call-up of the EPG function via the function key Extras
.
Display video text
Press the button MEDIA

→ TV
→ Extras
→ T-TEXT.
Press function key 
or  to change over to the next or previously available
page.
If you press on the display of the video text page on the touch-screen, the TV pic- ture will also be displayed in the background of the video text page. If you press
again on the touch-screen, the display of the TV picture in the background of thevideo text page will close. 
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TONE mode
Tone settings
Fig. 10
Tone settings
Press the button TONE
.
■ Treble - Mid - Bass
- Setting of bass, mid and treble
■ Balance - Fader - sets the sound focus (left-right = balance), (front-rear = fader,
touch the target on the display and move it into the required position » Fig. 10)
■ Volume settings
- sets the volume
■ Switch-on volume - Volume after switching on
■ Traffic announcements - sets the volume of incoming traffic announcements (TP)
■ Navigation and voice control - sets the volume for the navigation announcements
and voice control
■ Voice volume
- sets the voice volume during voice control
■ Nav. announcements - sets the navigation announcements » page 10, Setup
Navigation
■ Reduce entertainm. vol.
- reduces the volume of playing audio sources while
navigation announcements are made ■ Low
- weak reduction
■ Medium - medium input sensitivity
■ High - strong reduction
■ Telephone volume - Volume of the mobile phone calls;
■ PDC: Reduce audio vol. - Setting the reduction of the volume when the park dis-
tance control is active
■ Off
- switches off
■ Low - weak reduction
■
Medium - medium input sensitivity
■ High - strong reduction
■ Speed dependent Volume adaptation - speed-dependent volume adaptation
■ AV-Output - Activating an external DVD source;
■ DVD - DVD
■ Off - switches off
■ Confirmation tone - activates/deactivates confirmation tone when a function key
is pressed ■ On
- switches on
■ Off - switches off
■ EQ settings - Setting the equalizer (linear, voice, rock, classical, dance)
■ Surround - Setting of the surround tone
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MAP mode
Map display
Fig. 11
Maps display with split-screen
for compass display
Press the button MAP.
■ 
- maps goes to full-screen display
■ Change the display type
■ -2D
- 2D display
■ -3D - 3D display
■ -Topograph. - Plan view of 2D map display with coloured display of various
terrains (Mountains, Valleys etc.)
■ Function key “Navigation” - the menu is dependent on the operating type of the
route guidance » page 27, Function key “Navigation”
■ A
- indicates which source medium is currently active
■ choose another radio station from the memory
■ 
- pressing briefly changes to the beginning of the current title, repeated
pressing changes to the beginning of the previous title.
■ 
- brief pressing changes over to the beginning of the next title.
■  - the play function is stopped in the current position and the symbol
changes to  - after pressing  the play function continues in this position.
■ In the menu Systems Setup if the time display is activated » page 9, Setup Sys-
tem , at position
A
the current time is displayed.
■ Extras
■Destination view - shows the currently selected travel destination in the map
display in the main menu Navigation. Use the function key on the right under
the compass display to center the map again on the vehicle position.
■  Split-screen
- the menu is dependent on the operating type of the route guid-
ance » page 28 , Function key “Split-screen”
■ Day/night
- changes between day and night design.
■
POI selection - selects points of interest category, which is displayed on the
map using symbols » page 9, Setup Map
■  Lane guidance
- during route guidance, when driving and turning on roads
with more than one lane, a small split-screen with lane guidance will be inser-
ted in the map display.
■ Switch off display
- it is possible to switch the display to energy saving mode –
the display goes black and the current information about the audio source is
shown in the bottom row. The display can be switched on again by touching
the screen or any key other than the setting-up button
1
» Fig. 1 on page 3.
Change the map scale and display
Pressing the function key with the display of the currently selected map scale at
the bottom right will show further function keys for changing the map detail and
the map scale. If not used, these function keys fade out again after a few sec-
onds.

- briefly switches the map display to the overview display (small scale). It re-
turns again to the last display (large scale) after a few seconds.
+
or - - to zoom in or out of the map, i.e.changing the map scale. The map scale
can also be changed by moving the slider 
along the scale.

- changes to the overview map with start and finish point during route guid-
ance.

- Autozoom during route guidance. If Autozoom is active, the map scale will
change automatically depending on the route driven (motorway trip: large map
scale - city: small map scale). The switched-on Autozoom is indicated in the scale
display by 
. Autozoom is switched off again by pressing the scale again, or it can
be turned off manually using the menu button
15
» Fig. 1 on page 3.
Moving the map section using the vehicle position or destination
Move displayed map section by pressing and holding a finger on the screen and dragging it across the screen without lifting the finger.
Function keys and symbols during route guidance 
- current vehicle position

- centres the map section using the vehicle position

- centres the map section using the destination
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