2015 SKODA SUPERB Radio Functions

Table of Contents
Important information about this manual3
Notes
4
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
6
Equipment overview
6
Device operation and settings
Device operation
9
Voice control
10
Device Settings
14
Radio
Operation
17
Settings
20
Media
Operation
22
Audio sources
24
Images
Image viewer
30
DVD video
Video player
32
TV tuner
TV function
34Telephone
Introductory information37
Pairing and connecting
40
Connection using the SIM card in the external
module
44
Telephone functions
45
Text messages (SMS)
49
WLAN connectivity and data connection
WLAN
51
Data connection
52
SmartLink
Introductory information
53
Android Auto ™
54
Apple CarPlay
56
MirrorLink™
57
Navigation
Navigation description
60
New destination
61
My Destinations
63
POI
64
Import custom destinations
65
Map
66
Route guidance
69
Tour
73
Waypoint mode
74Traffic reports76
Settings
78
Vehicle systems
CAR - Vehicle settings
80
Adjustment of the heating and cooling system
85
Index
2Table of Contents

Important information about this manual
This Owner's Manual is valid for the different versions of the Infotainment Co-
lumbus (hereinafter referred to only as device). The device may differ depend-
ing on the vehicle model, in which it is installed in both its appearance and in
the arrangement of the controls.
This Owner's Manual describes all possible device functions without identify-
ing them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equip-
ment. Consequently, the device on this vehicle does not need to contain all of
the functions described in this Owner's Manual.
For example, if the vehicle is not factory equipped with the CANTON sound
system, the menu points CANTON Optimisation, CANTON Surround and CAN-
TON Equaliser are not shown.
The availability of some features described in this manual depends on the
type of external devices (for example, telephone, music player, etc.).
Information on the compatibility of external devices can be found on ŠKODAIn- ternet pages http://infotainment.skoda-auto.com .
The Images in these Operating Instructions are for illustrative purposes only.
The illustrations can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they are only in-
tended to provide general information.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of ongoing product and model development
with all vehicles. Changes in terms of supply scope are possible at any time
with regard to design, equipment and technology. The information listed in
these Operating Instructions corresponds to the information available at the
time of going to press.
It is therefore not possible for legal claims to be made based on the technical
data, illustrations and information contained in these Operating Instructions.
Declaration of conformity
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet
the basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC with
reference to radio equipment and telecommunications devices.
Applies to Nigeria: ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the “connection and
the use of this communication device is granted by the Nigerian Communica-
tions Commission.”3Important information about this manual

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinition2Dplanar map display3Dspatial map displayA2DPa 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 wheelsaviCompressed video formatAVRCPA 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 InfotainmentGPSSatellite system for determining the positionGPTMethod for the division of the areas in the data devices (to
be used for mass storage resources)GSMGlobal system for mobile communicationsID3 tagAn additional feature of a music file, which allows for the
display of artist, title, album name, etc.MAPA Bluetooth ®
- profile for the exchange of text messages
(SMS) between the device and a connected devicemp3Compressed audio formatmp4Compressed video formatAbbreviationDefinitionMSCA communication protocol for a USB deviceMTPA communication protocol for a data devicePBAPA Bluetooth ®
profile for the download of telephone contacts
to the device memoryPI codeA program identification of the radio station, which allows a
group sort of radio stationsPINPersonal identification numberRDSA system for the transmission of additional information for
FM radio receptionrSAPA Bluetooth ®
profile for the communication between a mo-
bile telephone and Infotainment in the mode for distance
transmission of SIM dataMessagesA service for short text messagesSSPThe quick pairing method of a Bluetooth ®
deviceTMCTraffic reports, which may affect the navigationTPIdentification of a traffic information stationUPnPApplication for a simple wireless connection of the device to
the deviceVINVehicle identification numberwavAudio formatWLANWireless Local Area NetworkwmaCompressed audio formatwmvCompressed video format5Abbreviations

Alphanumeric with keyboardFig. 5
Example of the keyboard display
The alphanumeric keypad is used to enter characters.
The device offers the possibility to select the keyboard display in alphabetical
order (ABC) or the QWERTY system » page 15, Setting the keyboard layout .
Description of the alphanumeric keyboard » Fig. 5
Input line
Context-dependent: › 
- Switch to capital letters
› 
- Switch to special characters
› 
- Switch to numbers
Context-dependent: › 
- Switch to numbers
› 
- Switch to Latin letters
› 
 - Switch to Cyrillic letters
Display of searched entries (the number of searched entries is displayed in
the button)
Erase the entered characters
Switching between keyboards with specific characters of the selected lan-
guages » page 15 , Additional keypad language settings
Enters a blank
Move the cursor within the input line to the left
Move the cursor within the input line to the right
Confirmation of the entered number
Search
While entering characters, a search is made for corresponding entries.
The entry such as a telephone contact to be searched for must be entered
along with the special characters (diacritics).
ABCBy pressing the function key  a list of matching entries opens . If less than 5
entries were found, a list of the found entries opens automatically.
Operation by means of an application in the external device
Some device functions can be operated by an application in the external de-
vice such as in a tablet or mobile telephone.
Connection set-up › In the external device, install an application for the device operation (e.g.
ŠKODA Media Command).
› Enable data transmission in the device and enable the device operation by
means of the application » page 15, Mobile device data transfer settings .
› Connect the equipment to an external device via WLAN.
Note
The description of the device operation ŠKODA Media Command is part of the
application.
Voice control
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function requirements
11
Switching on/off
11
Guidance and help for voice control
11
Operation principle
12
not recognizing a voice command
12
Correction of a voice command input
12
Stop/restore voice command input
12
Voice commands not included in the help
13
Some equipment functions can be operated by using voice commands.
The voice control system can be used either by the driver or by the front pas-
senger.
This chapter covers the principles and conditions of the voice control system.
The voice control is available in the following menus.
› Radio
› Media 
10Device operation and settings

List of available stationsFig. 7
Example, the list of available FM/DAB stations
Read and observe
on page 17 first.
In the List of available stations , stations of the currently selected broadcast
area can be found.
Display list of available stations
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key
 .
Update station list
In the FM and DAB bands the sender list is continually updated automatically.
In the AM band update are performed by manually by pressing the function key
 .
Information symbols
SymbolMeaningRadio station, which is stored under a preset buttonCurrently played stationsTraffic information station  (e.g.)Type of program being broadcast (FM) (e.g.)Type the regional broadcast (FM)Signal reception is not available (DAB)Transmitter with image broadcasting (DAB)
Sort the stations in the station list (FM)
The stations in the FM band can be sorted by means of the function button
A
» Fig. 7 .
›Alphabet
- alphabetical order according to station name
› Group
- Sort according to program identification of the broadcast program
› Genre
- Group sorting of stations according to genre (visible when RDS and
AF functions are turned on » page 20, Advanced Settings (FM) )
Search and select available stations
Read and observe
on page 17 first.
Search stations manually
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key 
.
The scale of the current broadcasting range appears.
Set the desired station (AM, FM) the desired group (DAB) in one of the follow-
ing ways.
›
Press the function key  or
 press at the top of the screen (change to the
next available station/group).
›
Press the function key  or
 the bottom of the screen and set the desired
value of the frequency range.
›
Turning the control knob  .
›
Move the slider on the scale by touching with your finger.
Close the menu for manual search by pressing the controller .
Select station from the list of available stations
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key
 or
 press the top of the screen.
or
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key
 - the list of available stations is
opened.
›
Select the desired station.
Playback available stations (Scan)
›
In the menu Radio press the control knob
.
The search is started.
This function plays all the available stations in succession for a few seconds
each.
Press the wheel  and the search is completed, the current station remains
set.
18Radio

Radio DAB text and image presentationFig. 8
Station information
Read and observe on page 17 first.
Radio reception DAB allows multiple stations to be transmitted in a single fre-
quency in the form of an ensemble or group. Furthermore, this allows the
transmission of additional data and information.
The display versions for this information can be adjusted on the screen.
›
In the Radio menu press the DAB band function key
 .
■ Preset list - Displaying the DAB main menu
■ Station info. - Display information on the DAB stations, by accompanying
(Radio text)
A
and image presentation
B
» Fig. 8
■ Radio text - Only an accompanying text in full screen view
■ Slideshow - Only a representation of image presentation in the full screed
display (does not apply if the station is broadcasting just a logo)
Settings
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings
20
Advanced Settings (FM)
20
Advanced settings (DAB)
20
The basic setting of the Radio menu functions is the same for all broadcast
ranges.
Settings›
In the Radio menu, press the function key 
.
■ Sound - Sound settings
■ Scan - Auto-play all available stations in the current frequency band, each
station for around five seconds
■ Arrow buttons: - Setting the function of the station change (function keys 
 )
■ Preset list - Change between stations stored under the preset buttons
■ Station list - Change between all available stations of the selected broad-
casting range
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches TP traffic programme on/off
■ Delete presets - Deletes the preset buttons
■ Station logos - manual assignment /removal of station logos
■ Radio text - Switching the text display radio (valid only for FM and DAB) on
and off
■ Advanced settings - further settings that are different depending on the se-
lected broadcasting range(valid only for FM and DAB)
Advanced Settings (FM)
›
Select the FM band in the Radio menu, and press the function key

→ Ad-
vanced settings .
■ Auto-save station logos - Automatic storage of the station logos
■ Region for station logo - Clarification of the station logo region
■ Automatic frequency control (AF) - Search for alternative frequencies of the
station currently being played to on/off
■ Radio Data System (RDS) - Enable/disable RDS function (receiving additional
information from the station)
■ RDS Regional: - Switch on/off the automatic tracking of related regional sta-
tions
■ Fixed - Maintains the selected regional station continuously. When the sig-
nal is lost, another regional station must be set manually.
■ Automatic - Auto-selects the station with the best reception at that mo-
ment. If you lose reception of the region, the unit will automatically set an-
other available region.
Advanced settings (DAB)
›
Select the DAB band in the Radio menu, and press the function key

→
Advanced settings . 
20Radio

TV tuner36
Units15
User profile47
Vehicle80
Voice control15
Volume8
WLAN Hotspot16
Set Up14
SIM card Data connection
52
insert44
PIN code44
PIN code change44
remove45
SmartLink53
Android Auto™54
Apple CarPlay56
List of connected devices54
Main menu53
MirrorLink57
Settings54
SMS49
new49
Operation49
received50
Software update16
Sound14
Speedlimit for winter tyres81
SSID16
START-STOP 81
Station see main menu Radio
17
Station logo Update
16
Status line9
Navigation79
Telephone37
WLAN51
Stopover73
Map point62
Stored destinations63
Store destination70
Store station19
Synchronous adjustment of both mirrors83
System information16
T
TCS
81
telephone conditions for pairing
40
Telephone37
Additional telephone37
Bluetooth profile43
Breakdown service45
Call list47
Call setting38
Clear calls38
Conference call48
Connection types37
connect with the device40
Dial a telephone number45
Divert calls38
Enter a telephone number45
Function problems39
Functions45
Import contacts38
Information service45
List of paired telephones40
Main menu37
Main telephone37
Manage favourites38
Operation37
Pair40
Pairing - connected telephone 41
Pairing - inserted SIM card, no telephone con- nected
42
Pairing - no telephone connected 41
Pairing - SIM card is inserted, a connected tele- phone
42
Pairing - two connected telephones41
Pairing confirmation42
Pair telephone to the device42
Preferred contacts47
Prefix38
Premium38
rSAP37, 41
Set text messages38
Settings38
SIM card37
Telephone37
Telephone book46
Telephone conversation48
Telephone number prefix45
Telephone search40
Text messages (SMS)49
User profile38
Voice control10
Telephone book46
Telephone connection types37
Telephone conversation48
DTMF48
Telephone functions45
Telephone number45
Telephone number prefix45
Telephone search40
Teletext TV tuner
35
Text messages49
new49
received50
Time15
TMC Detail of the traffic report
77
dynamic route77
List of traffic reports76
Requirements76
TMC (Traffic reports)76
Touch screen7
Tour73
Tour memory74
92Index