2015 SKODA OCTAVIA USB port

Note■The Radio Data System (RDS) is used to transfer additional information. The
RDS enables program identification, program type identification (PTY), the re-
ception of traffic reports (TP) or automatic station tracking, for example. If
there is sufficient reception, RDS-compatible radio stations will be displayed
by station name rather than station frequency.■
The Alternative frequency (AF) function ensures that the best receivable fre-
quency for the selected station is set automatically.
■
In countries where the RDS function is not adequately supported, the device
may not be fully functional. We therefore recommend switching off the RDS
regional setting as well as the Alternative frequency (AF) setting, if applicable.
Otherwise, these settings can affect the functionality of the radio.
Media settings
›
Press the button SETUP
→ Media .
■ Activate AUX - Activates/deactivates AUX input
■ Mix/Repeat including subfolders - Activates/deactivates playback of the
tracks in the Mix and Repeat modes, including subfolders
■ Display ID3 tags - Switches on/off display of the artist, album and track
name in the device display screen 1)
Device system settings
›
Press the button
SETUP
→ System .
■ Language - Set the device language 2)
■ Time/date - Time and date settings
■ Time - Time settings
■ Date - Date settings
■ Summer (DST) - Switches summer time adjustment on/off
■ Time format - Sets the time format
■ Date format - sets the date format
■ DD.MM.YYYY - Day - Month - Year
■ YYYY-MM-DD - Year - Month - Day
■ MM.DD.YYYY - Month - Day - Year
■
Units - Sets the units
■ Distance - Distance units
■ km - Kilometres
■ miles - Miles
■ Temperature - Temperature units
■ °C - Degrees Celsius
■ °F - Degrees Fahrenheit
■ Volume - Volume units
■ l - Litres
■ gall. (UK) - Gallons (UK)
■ gall. (US) - Gallons (US)
■ Speed - Speed units
■ km/h - Kilometres per hour
■ mph - Miles per hour
■ Consumption - Consumption units
■ l/100km - Litres per 100 kilometres
■ km/l - Kilometres per litre
■ mpg (US) - Miles per gallon (US)
■ mpg (UK) - Miles per gallon (UK)
■ Gas consumption - Gas consumption units
■ kg/100km - Kilograms per 100 km
■ km/kg - Kilometres per kilogram
■ Display - screen setting
■ Brightness - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Brightest - brightest level
■ Brighter - brighter level
■ Medium - medium level
■ Darker - darker level
■ Darkest - darkest level
■ Clock in standby mode - Time display on the screen when the ignition is
switched on and the device switched off
■ Remove USB device safely - Safe removal of USB device 3)
■ Factory settings - Restore to factory settings
■ All - All settings
■ Sound - Sound settings
■ Radio - Radio settings 1)
Regardless of the setting, the ID3 tag is always displayed in the
Audio menu in the MAXI DOT display.
2)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) can not always be guaran-
teed.
3)
If a sound is currently played from the USB data carrier, this function is not active.
10Introductory information

Briefly pressing the button  or  prompts the device to switch to the previ-
ous or next radio station.
Press and hold the button 
or  to start the search in the selected direction
and stop at the next radio station.
or
Turning the menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 7 will prompt the device to switch
to the previous or next radio station.
Press the menu button
2
to select the set station.
Five presets are available in each memory group.
In addition to the station name, the type of program broadcast by the radio
station according to PTY 1)
will also be displayed.
If the station is stored in the device memory, then the symbol  is also dis-
played.
The device will automatically search for radio stations if no list of available sta-
tions is available.
Activating/deactivating traffic programme TP
Certain radio stations transmit traffic reports. The device enables playback of
these traffic reports.
›
Press the RADIO button
→ menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 7 → TP.
Screen display
The functionality of the traffic monitoring system is displayed in the screen by
the symbol  in conjunction with the station name (for example, from the sta-
tion or preset lists).
If the radio station does not broadcast traffic reports, or if no traffic stations
can be found (due to a general radio reception interruption, for example), then
the symbol is displayed on the screen. 
 displayed.
If a radio station is tuned in that does not support traffic reports,  then an
appropriate station is automatically set in the background to enable traffic
reports to be continuously received.
The device will function in exactly the same way with the selected frequency
range.
When playing in Media mode, the most recently selected radio station contin-
ues to be received in the background if this station supports traffic reports.
Interrupting/stopping the traffic programme
When the traffic programme is being received, Traffic announcement is dis-
played on the device display screen along with the following options:
■ TP off - Switches off the traffic announcement currently being broadcast
■ Cancel - Deactivates the traffic programme function
Media
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select audio source
14
USB input
14
AUX - input
15
Audio sources and file formats supported
15
Operation
16
Adjusting additional functions
16
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect dif-
ferent source types » page 15.
When the source has been connected, the device starts to automatically play
audio files in alphabetical order.
WARNING■ Never place audio sources close to the airbags. They could be thrown into
the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the
occupants.■
Never place audio sources on the dash panel, in your hand or on your
knees. They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sud-
den driving manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable of the audio source such that is does
not restrict you when driving. 
1)
PTY (programme type) - refers to the type of programme transmitted by the radio station.
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CAUTIONDo not store any important data on the connected sources. ŠKODA assumes
no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected audio sources.
Select audio source
Fig. 5
Main menu/USB operation
Read and observe
and on page 13 first.
Accessing main menu in media mode
›
Press the button MEDIA.
Selecting the audio source ■ USB - Changes to a connected external audio source at the USB input 1)
■ AUX - Changes to an external audio source connected to the AUX input
Symbols in the displaySymbolMeaningTrack repeatFolder/source repeatRandom play, Currently selected audio sourceAuto-play function for 10 seconds
USB input
Fig. 6
USB input
Read and observe and on page 13 first.
The USB input is in the centre console and is identified with the symbol
.
The exact location of the input » Vehicle Operating Instructions .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble.
Playback from USB audio source
›
Plug the USB audio source into the corresponding input.
The play function will start automatically.
Separate USB audio source
›
Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input. 
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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Charge USB audio source
With the device on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging proc-
ess is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via the
USB connector is possible).
Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
CAUTION
USB extension cords, or reducers may impair the function of the connected au-
dio source.
Note
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
AUX - input
Fig. 7
AUX input
Read and observe and on page 13 first.
The AUX input is located in the centre console and is marked with the lettering
 . The exact location of the input » Vehicle Operating Instructions .
Connecting AUX audio sources
›
Insert the plug of the audio source in the corresponding well.
›
Select the audio source 
Select AUX.
›
Start playback from the connected audio source.
Disconnect AUX audio source
›
Disconnect the connector of the audio source.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio devices!■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.Note■ The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input.■We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
Audio sources and file formats supported
Read and observe
and on page 13 first.
Supported sources
USB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without special soft-
ware)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 devi-
ces, 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 dis-
played if the information is available as a so-called ID3 tag. If no ID3 tag is
available, only the folder name is displayed.
For a good playback, we recommend using a bit rate of min. 160 kb/s com-
pressed MP3 - files. For audio files with variable bit rates, the indicated re-
maining playback time does not correspond to the actual remaining playback
time.
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 play lists 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 al-
bum names) in order to save time. 
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Source properties
Specifications for USB
sourcesUSB 1.x and 2.x or higher with USB 2.x support
(data transfer speed then corresponds to the maxi-
mum speed of USB 2.x)
Max. speed of 480 Mb/sFile system for the USB
sourceFAT16, VFAT, FAT32
File properties
Bit ratemax. 320 kb/sSampling ratemax. 48 kHz
Operation
Read and observe
and on page 13 first.
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 7 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 be-
ing 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 
-
after pressing, the play function will continue in
this position
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
Button

ActionFunctionPress brieflyScrolling up in folders
Adjusting additional functions
Read and observe
and on page 13 first.
›Press the
MEDIA button
→ menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 7 . 
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Index
A
AF
9
AM12
Anti-theft device6
Audio11
Media13
Radio11
Automatic headlight in rain19
Automatic locking20
Automatic rear windscreen wiping19
Automatic windscreen wiping in rain19
AUX10, 15
Auxiliary heating and ventilation Settings
21
C
CAR
18
Climatronic Automatic air recirculation
20
Automatic mode20
Operating mode20
COMING HOME19
Component protection6
Convenience consumers21
D
Date
10
Daytime running lights19
Description of the device7
Device Settings
8
Device operation8
Device screen8, 10
Device settings9
Displayed in the device screen8
E
Eco tips
21
F
Factory settings
10
Fatigue detection18
File formats15
FM12
Folding down the exterior mirrors - folding in while parking
19
Frequency band12
H
Head Light Assist
19
I
ID3 tag
10
Important notes6
Instrument lighting19
Introductory information6
Component protection6
L
Lane change flash
19
Language10
LEAVING HOME19
Light sensor - light switch-on time19
M
Media
13
Adjusting additional functions16
AUX15
File formats15
Operation16
Select audio source14
Settings10
Supported media15
USB14
Mix10, 16
Multifunction display21
Multimedia AUX
15
USB14
Mute7
O
Operating the device
7
P
Parking Aid
18
PI9
ProActive passenger protection
18
PTY9
R
Radio
11
Save radio stations11
Search for radio stations11
Selecting a radio station12
Settings9
Symbols11
Traffic programme (TP)13
RDS9
Remote control key memory function20
Repeat
16
S
Save radio stations
11
Scan Media
16
Radio11
Search for radio stations11
Seats Settings
20
Selecting a radio station12
Select source14
23Index