2015 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK audio

Table of Contents
Important information about this manual3
Notes
4
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
6
Unit overview
6
Device operation and settings
Device operation
8
Unit settings
Setup menu
10
Radio
Operation
12
Settings
15
Media
Operation
16
Audio sources
18
Telephone
Introductory information
22
Pair and connect
23
Telephone functions
26Vehicle systems
CAR - vehicle setting29
Adjustment of the heating and cooling
system
33
Index
2Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPa Bluetooth®
profile for the one-sided audio data transmis-
sionACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsAVRCPa Bluetooth ®
profile for the operation associated with the
transmission of audio data multimedia functionsBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentDTMFa dialling tone during a telephone communicationESCElectronic Stability ControlFMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeHFPa Bluetooth ®
- profile for communication between a mobile
telephone and the InfotainmentID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.mp3compressed audio formatMTPa communication protocol for a data devicePINpersonal identification numberPTYType of broadcast programRDSa system for the transmission of additional information for
FM radio receptionSIM carda card for the identification of the mobile network operatorTPIdentification of a traffic information stationUSB MSCa software profile for transferring files between two devices
(sometimes referred to as EMS)VBRvariable bit rate with files that have data compressionAbbreviationDefinitionVINVehicle identification numberwmacompressed audio format5Abbreviations

Unit settings
Setup menu
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Sound settings
10
Screen settings
10
Time and date settings
10
Setting the device language
10
Setting the keyboard layout
11
Additional keypad language settings
11
Unit settings
11
Safe removal of the data source
11
Restore factory settings
11
Bluetooth ®
settings
11
System information
11
This chapter covers the device settings.
Sound settings
The scope of the following menu is dependent on the vehicle equipment with the sound system.
›
Press the  button.
■ Volume - Volume settings
■ Max. switch-on volume - Sets the maximum volume after switching on the
device
■ Announcements - Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■ Speed-dep. vol. adjust. - Speed-dependent volume adaptation
■ Lower. entertain. - Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume) with acti-
vated parking aid
■ AUX volume: - Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX
■
BT audio: - Volume settings of the Bluetooth ®
audio profile connected de-
vice
■ iPod: - Volume setting of the connected iPod
■ Balance - Fader - Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■ Bass - Mid. - Treble - Setting the equalizer
■ ŠKODA Surround - Switching the surround sound
■ Virtual Subwoofer - Switching the virtual sub woofer
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when touching the
screen
Screen settings
›
Press the button 
→ Screen .
■ Screen off (in 10 s) - Enable / disable the automatic power off function 1)
■ Brightness: - Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■ Show clock in stdby mode - Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press 
→ Time and date .
■ Time: - Time settings
■ Time format: - Set the time format
■ Summer time - Switches the summer setting on/off
■ Date: - Date settings
■ Date format: - Set the date format
Note
With the model Yeti, the time and date settings are done via the MAXI DOT
display. See » Operating Instructions .
Setting the device language
›
Press the button 
→ Language .
A menu with languages appears: 
1)
The unit turns the screen off when no touch screen is performed or none of the keys are pressed / rota-
ted for more than 10 seconds.
10Unit settings

NoteWith the model Yeti the setting of the device language is done on the MAXI
DOT display. See » Operating Instructions .
Setting the keyboard layout
›
Press the button 
→ Keypad: .
■ ABC - Keyboard character assignment in alphabetical order
■ QWERTY - Keyboard character assignment QWERTY system
Additional keypad language settings
›
Press the button 
→ More keypad languages .
In this menu, a keyboard language set can be added to allow the entering of
characters other than those in the currently selected language (function but-
ton ).
Unit settings
›
Press the button 
→ Units .
■ Distance: - Distance units
■ Speed: - Speed units
■ Temperature: - Temperature units
■ Volume: - Volume units
■ Consumption: - Fuel consumption units
■ CNG consump.: - CNG consumption units
■ Pressure: - Pressure units for tyre pressure
Safe removal of the data source
›
Press the button 
→ Remove SD card safely .
Is the screen Please wait... → SD card can now be removed. is displayed.
›
Press on the inserted SD memory card.
The SD card “jumps” into the eject position. or
›
Press the button 
→ Remove USB safely .
Is the screen Please wait... → USB device can be removed. is displayed.
›Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Restore factory settings
›
Press the button

→ Factory settings .
In this menu individual settings or all settings can be restored at the same
time.
Bluetooth ®
settings
›
Press the button 
→ Bluetooth .
■ Bluetooth - Switch on/off Bluetooth ®
function
■ Visibility: - Switch on/off the visibility of the Bluetooth ®
device for other de-
vices
■ 1st name - Change the device name
■ Paired devices - Display the list of paired Bluetooth ®
Devices
■ Find devices - Searches for available devices
■ BT audio (A2DP/AVRCP) - Turn on/off the ability to connect an audio device
(e.g. MP3 player, tablet etc...)
System information
›
Press the button 
→ System information .
■ Update software - Software update (e.g. Bluetooth ®
)
■ Bluetooth: ... - Version number of the Bluetooth ®
software
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the unit
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software: ... - Version of the software used
The information about available software updates can be found on the ŠKODA
Internet pages www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com .
11Unit settings

Automatic change from DAB to FM
With bad DAB reception the device tries to find an FM transmitter.
The station name is followed by ( 
) while the station is being received on the
FM band. The ( 
) marker disappears when the relevant DAB station can be re-
ceived again.
If a DAB station is also not available in the FM band due to poor reception, the
device will be switched to mute.Media
Operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
16
Select audio source
17
Playback
17
Folder / track list
17
Multimedia database
18
Media settings
18
The device allows you to play audio files from different media and connected
devices (hereinafter referred to only as “audio sources”).
Main menu
Fig. 6
Media - Main menu
In the main menu the audio source as well as their playback options can be se-
lected.
Display main menu
›
Press the  button.
Main Menu - Information and function keys Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Select the audio source 
ABC16Media

Depending on the audio source type:› Folder / Title list
› Multimedia database
Menu settings Media
Note
■
Information concerning the given title appears on the screen, if they are stor-
ed as so-called ID3 Tag on the audio source. If no ID3 tag is available, only the
title name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bitrates.
Select audio source
Fig. 7
Select the audio source
›
Repeatedly press the key  the display will change between available au-
dio sources.
or
›
Press the button 
→
1
» Fig. 7 - 
and select the desired audio source.
or
›
In the folder/track list and in the multimedia database hold the function key
 and select the desired audio source » Fig. 7 - 
.
Audio sources SD card - inserted SD card
USB - connected to the USB input audio source
BT audio - coupled Bluetooth ®
player
AUX - Connected to the AUX input audio source

By selecting an audio source, playback of titles available starts (not for AUX).
Playback
The unit will play the contents of the connected audio source according to the
alphabetically sequenced directory and file name.
Operating modes
OperationActionPlay / PausePress from Play the previous titlePress from  (within 3 seconds after
the start of the track playback)Plays the current track from the startPress from  (after about 3 seconds
after the start of the title playback)Fast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the titlePress and hold Play the next titlePress from Switch on/off the random playback
from the current album or folderPress from Switch on/off the repeat playback
from the current album or folderPress from Switch on/off repeat playback of spe-
cific trackPress from 
The movement within the track is possible by finger touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 6 on page 16 .
Folder / track list
Fig. 8
Folder / Title list 
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Show list›Press the button 
→  .
or›
In the menu Media press the control knob 
.
The content of an audio source is displayed in alphabetical order in the fold-
er/track list.
Folders and title lists - information and function keys
ASelected audio source / audio source folder (movement within the
folder is done by pressing the function key for the folder)Select the audio sourceFolderPlaylist / Currently playing title / track playback stoppedThe title cannot be played (pressing the function key shows the rea-
son).
Note
■ With more than 1,000 tracks in the folder only the first 1,000 tracks with the
oldest creation date are displayed.■
The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection
speed and volume of data.
Multimedia database
Fig. 9
Multimedia database
For some Apple devices connected via USB, the multimedia database is dis-
played instead of the folders and title lists.
In the multimedia database the tracks are sorted according to categories.
Viewing multimedia database›Press the button 
→  .
or›
In the menu Media press the control knob 
.
Categories of multimedia database - function keys Selected audio source / Selected category / folder of the audio source
Press - Selection of the parent folder / Hold - Selection of the audio source
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 the category and then the title is selected.
Media settings
›
Press the button 
→
 .
■ Mix/repeat inc. subfolders - Switching on and off the title display including
subfolders
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function
■ 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:
SD-card
19
USB input
19
Bluetooth ®
player
20

A18Media

AUX - input20Supported audio sources and file formats21
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect dif-
ferent source types » page 21.
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.
CAUTION
Do not store any important data on the connected sources. ŠKODA assumes
no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected audio sources.
SD-card
Fig. 10
Insert the SD card
Read and observe and on page 19 first.
The SD card slot is located below the device screen » Fig. 1 on page 6 .
Playback from SD card
›
Push the SD card into the available slot with the cut edge to the right until it
“locks into place”.
›
Start playback on the connected audio source.
Remove the SD card
›
Press the button 
→ Remove SD card safely .
or›
Press the button in the menu Media 
→ Remove SD card safely .
Is the screen Please wait... → SD card can now be removed. is displayed.
›
Press on the inserted SD memory card.
The SD card “jumps” into the eject position.
CAUTION
■ Do not use an SD card with a broken write protection slide - there is a risk of
damage to the SD card reader!■
When using an SD card with an adapter, vehicle vibrations might cause the
card to fall out of the adapter.
USB input
Fig. 11
USB input
Read and observe and on page 19 first.
The USB input is in the front centre console and is identified with the symbol
 . The exact location of the input » 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 input.
›
Start playback on the connected audio source.
Separate USB audio source
›
Press the button 
→ Remove USB safely .
or
›
Press the button in the menu Media 
→ Remove USB safely .
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