2016 SKODA KODIAQ ESP

›To
filter the stations according to programme type (e.g. culture, music, sport
etc.) in the FM 1)
and DAB 2)
station list, tap on the function surface -- » Fig. 175
- .
Information symbolsSymbolMeaningRadio station, which is stored on a preset buttonCurrently played stationsTraffic information station(e.g.) Type of program being broadcast (FM) (does not apply to Info-
tainment Swing)(e.g.) Type the regional broadcast (FM) (e.g.)Type of program being broadcast (FM, DAB) (applies to the info-
tainment Swing)Signal reception is not available (DAB)The transmitter reception is not secure (DAB) (applies to Info-
tainment Amundsen, Bolero, Swing)Stations with image broadcasting (DAB) (does not apply to info-
tainment Swing)
Refresh list
Depending on Infotainment, the station list update takes place as follows:
Frequen- cyColumbusAmundsen, BoleroSwingFMautomaticallyautomaticallyautomaticallyAMautomaticallymanuallymanuallyDABautomaticallymanuallymanually
▶To manually update, tap on the function surface

» Fig. 175 .
CAUTION
To sort the stations according to genre, the RDS and AF functions must be
switched on. These functions can be set in the radio main menu in the FM
band by tapping the function surface 
→ Advanced settings
switched on / off.
Preset buttons for your favourite channels
In every broadcasting range, there are station buttons available to store pre-
ferred stationsC
That are split into groups
E
» Fig. 174 on page 141 or .
›
To save a station on the main menu Radio , hold down the desired function
surface
C
until an acoustic signal sounds.
›
To save a station in the station list , keep the function surface of the desired
station held down, select the memory group, and then tap the desired sta-
tion button.
If a station is saved on an already assigned station button, this station button will be overwritten.
Station logos - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
Station logos are stored in the Infotainment memory which are assigned auto- matically by the device when storing the stations under preset buttons.
Assign station logo automatically
›
to Disable / Enable in the radio main menu, tap on the function surface

Tap on →
Advanced settings
→
Auto-save station logos
.
Assign station logo manually
›
Tap on the function surface in the Radio main menu

→
Station logos
.
›
Tap on an occupied station button and select the data carrier (SD card, USB).
›
Search for and select the desired station logo on the respective data carrier.
Remove channel logo manually
›
Tap on the function surface in the Radio main menu

→
Station logos
.
›
Tap on the station button from which you want to remove a logo.
Note
■
The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500x500 pixels.
Station logos - Swing
The station button of a preferred station can contain the name and the station
logo. 
1)
Applies when the RDS function is switched on.
2)
Applies during selected global sorting of the station list.
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Assign a station logo›Tap on the function surface in the Radio main menu  →
Station logos
.›
Tap on an occupied station button and select the data carrier (SD card, USB).
›
Search for and select the desired station logo on the respective data carrier.
Remove station logo
›
Tap on the function surface in the Radio main menu 
→
Station logos
.
›
Tap on the station button from which you want to remove a logo.
›
or The function surface 

All
to delete the logos of all the station buttons si-
multaneously.
›
Confirm / cancel the removal.
Note
■ jpg, gif, png, bmp (we recommend using the png format).■Maximum resolution 400x240 pixels.
TP Traffic program
›
To switch on/off traffic monitoring in the main menu Radio, tap on the func-
tion surface 
→
Traffic programme (TP)
.
During a traffic announcement, it is possible to cancel the current announce-
ment if necessary by deactivating traffic monitoring.
Note
■ If the station that is currently set does not transmit traffic reports or the sig-
nal is not available, then Infotainment automatically searches in the back-
ground for another TP station.■
During playback in the Media menu or a station in the AM radio range, traffic
news is received from the previously selected FM radio range.
Media
service
Main menu
Fig. 176
Album overview (valid for Infotainment Columbus)
›
To display the main menu, press the  button.
Main menu » Fig. 176
Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Select the audio source
Selected audio source and selected album image / display the Album over-
view (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
Depending on the audio source type:
▶ Folder/Title list
▶ Multimedia Database
Media menu settings
Album overview (valid for Infotainment Columbus)
By touching with your finger in the area
D
» Fig. 176 a list of albums is dis-
played. Movement within the album list can be performed by moving a finger
across the screen to the right/left or by rotating the controller  . After 10 sec-
onds since the last operation, the main menu is displayed. 
ABCD144Infotainment

Note■Information concerning the given title appears on the screen, if they are stor-
ed as what are called ID3 Tags 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. 177
Display examples of audio source
selection
›
In the Media main menu, tap on the function surface
A
» Fig. 177 and select
the desired audio source.
By selecting an audio source, playback of titles available starts (not for AUX).
Playback operation - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
OperationActionPlay / PauseTap 
Plays the current track from the start
Tap  after 3 s from the start of the
track playbackFinger movement to the right of the
screen area A
» Fig. 176 on page 144
after 3 seconds from the start of the track playbackFast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the titlePress and hold OperationAction
Play the previous title
Tap  within 3 seconds from the
start of the track playbackFinger movement to the right of the
screen area A
» Fig. 176 on page 144
(Within 3 s after the start of the track playback)Play back the next title
Tap Moving your finger to the left of the
screen area A
» Fig. 176 on page 144Switch on/off the random playback
from the current album or folderTap Switch on/off the repeat playback
from the current album or folderTap Switch on/off repeat playback of spe-
cific trackTap Search (applies to sources with dis-
playable multimedia database) (ap- plies to Infotainment Columbus)Tap Turn on / off playback of similar tracks
according to information from what is
called the ID3-Tag (applies to Infotain- ment Columbus)
Tap 
The movement within the track is possible by finger touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 176
on page 144 .
Playback operation - Swing
OperationActionPlay / PauseTap Play the previous titleTap  within 3 seconds from the
start of the track playbackPlays the current track from the startTap  after 3 s from the start of the
track playbackFast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the titlePress and hold Play back the next titleTap  145Media

CAUTION■Do not save any important data or that which has not been backed up on the
connected audio sources. ŠKODA assumes no responsibility for lost or dam-
aged files or connected audio sources.■
When changing or connecting an audio source, this may cause sudden
changes in volume. Reduce the volume before changing or connecting an au-
dio source.
■
When connecting an external audio source, the external source information
messages can be displayed. These messages must be observed and if neces-
sary confirmed (e.g. enabling data transfer etc).
Note
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
CD / DVD
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
Fig. 180
CD / DVD case
The CD/DVD » Fig. 180 slot is located in an external module in the glove box on
the front passenger side.
›
To insert a CD/DVD, with the labelled side facing up, press into the CD slot
until it is automatically drawn in.
›
To eject , press the button
 The CD/DVD is moved to the starting position.
If the ejected CD/DVD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again
for safety reasons. However, the unit will not change to the CD/DVD source.
WARNING■ The CD/DVD player is a laser product.■This laser product is the date of manufacture in accordance with nation-
al / international standards DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21
CFR. Subchapter J classified as Class 1 laser product. The laser used in this
class 1 laser product is so weak that there is no risk of danger when operat-
ed correctly.■
This product is designed such that the laser is restricted to the inside of
Infotainment. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher
class were the housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the
Infotainment housing.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to remove the CD/DVD before you try to insert a new CD/DVD. Other-
wise you can damage the drive inside Infotainment.■
Only insert in the CD/DVD drive original Audio CDs/video DVDs or standard
CD-R/RWs or DVD±R/RWs.
■
Do not affix anything to the CD/DVDs!
■
If the ambient temperature is too high or too low, the CD / DVD playback may
not work.
■
Damp (condensation) may affect Infotainment in cold weather or high humid-
ity. This can cause the CD to jump or impair the play function. Once the mois-
ture has dissipated, playback is fully functional again.
Note
■ After pressing the button  it takes a few seconds for the CD / DVD to be
ejected.■
On uneven or unpaved roads, playback jumps may occur.
■
If the CD/DVD is physically damaged, unreadable or is inserted incorrectly,
the following message
Error: CD/DVD
is displayed on the screen.
■
It is possible that CD/DVDs protected by copyright cannot be played back at
all or only in certain circumstances.
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SD cardFig. 181
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: insert SD card
Fig. 182
Infotainment Swing: insert SD
card
›
Insert the SD card in the slot in the direction of arrow (with the cut end fac-
ing right), until this “locks” » Fig. 181 » Fig. 182 .
›
To remove the SD card, tap the function surface in the Media main menu

→
Remove safely
.
›
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
The exact installation point of the USB input marked with » page 90
.
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble.
› To
connect , insert the USB audio source into the appropriate input.›To disconnect the USB, tap on the Media main menu function surface  →
Remove safely
.
›
Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Load USB audio source
With Infotainment on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging
process is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via
the USB connector is possible).
The charging efficiency can differ compared to charging from the usual mains
power supply.
Depending on the type of the connected external device and the frequency of
use, the charging current may not be sufficient to charge the battery of the
connected device.
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
The exact installation point of the AUX input 
marked AUX input » page 90,
›
To connect , insert the plug of the AUX audio source into the appropriate con-
nector.
›
To disconnect , pull the plug out of the AUX 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.148Infotainment

Supported audio sources and file formats - Columbus, Amundsen,
Bolero
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile sys- temMapSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16
FAT32
exFAT NTFSUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support of USB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software); The MSC-opera-tion supporting USB devices
MTP
Devices with theAndroid operat- ing system or
Windows mobile (mobile phone, tablet)
Apple
Devices with theiOS operating
system (iPhone, iPod, iPad)CD/DVD
Only valid for Info-
tainment
Columbus.
CD/DVD Drive
Audio CD (Up to 80 min);
CD-R / RW (Up to 700 MB);
DVD±R/RW; DVD-Audio. DVD-Video
ISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
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Supported audio file formatsCodec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximumsampling rateMulti
channels a)PlaylistsWindows Media
Audio
9 and 10wma384 kbit / s
96 kHz
no
m3upls
wpl
m3u8 asx
WAVwav
Defined bythe format (approx.
1.5 Mbit/s)MPEG-1;2 and 2.5
layer 3mp3320 kbit / s
48 kHz
MPEG-2 and 4aac; mp4;m4a
yes
FLAC;
Vorbisflac; ogg
Defined by the format (approx.
5.5 Mbit/s)a)
Applies to the CANTON sound system.
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources are
not supported by Infotainment.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by Infotainment.
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Supported audio sources and file formats - Swing
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile systemMapSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16VFAT
FAT32
exFATUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support of USB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any spe- cial software);
The MSC-operation
supporting USB devices
MTP
Devices with the An-
droid operating system or Windows mobile
(mobile phone, tablet)AppleDevices with the iOS operating system
(iPhone, iPod, iPad)Blue-
tooth ®
-
Player--Bluetooth protocols
A2DP and AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)-
Supported audio file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximum sampling ratePlaylistsWindows MediaAudio 9 and 10wma384 kbit / s96 kHzm3u pls
wpl asxMPEG-1; 2 and 2.5 (Layer-3)mp3320 kbit / s48 kHz
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources are
not supported by Infotainment.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by Infotainment.
Images
Image viewer
main menu
Does not apply to Infotainment Swing.
Fig. 183
Images: Main Menu
›
To display press the button  in the main menu, then the function surface
 .
Main menu » Fig. 183
Select the image source
Folder / Image List
Display the previous image
Switching on the slideshow
Switching off the slideshow
Display of the next image
Images menu settings
Rotate the image 90° anticlockwise
Rotate the image 90° clockwise
Display the initial image size while retaining the aspect ratio
Guidance to GPS coordinates (Amundsen; the display only occurs if the im-
age contains GPS coordinates) (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen) » page 189
A151Images

Control viewed imagesOperationAction
Display of the next image
Moving your finger across the screen to theleft (with initial representation)Tap 
Display the previous image
Moving your finger across the screen to the
right (with initial representation)Tap 
Increase the image size
Touch screen using two fingers and pull
apartTurning the knob  to the right
Reduce the image size
Touch screen using two fingers and close to-
getherTurning the knob  to the leftMoving the image with an en-
larged displayDrag your finger over the screen in the re- quired direction
Rotate by 90 °
Touch screen using two fingers and move
clockwise or counter clockwise (only availa- ble with start representation)Tap  or Maximum magnification of
representationDouble finger tap on the screenDisplay the initial image size
while retaining the aspect ra- tioDouble tap on the screen againPressing the knob 
CAUTION
Viewing images on the Infotainment screen is not supported by connected Ap-
ple devices.Supported image file formats and sources
Supported image sourcesSourceTypeSpecificationFile systemMapStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXCFAT16 VFAT
FAT32
exFAT NTFS
USB devicesUSB stick;
HDD (without any special software)USB 1.x; 2.x and
3.x or higher with support of USB 2.xCD / DVD (Applies
to Infotainment Co- lumbus)CD-R / RW (Up to700 MB);
DVD±R/RWISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
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Supported file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax. resolution (Megapixels)BMPbmp4JP (E) Gjpg; jpeg4; 64GIFgif4PNGpng4
Note
■ The max. supported image size is 20 MB.■The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured images sources
are not supported by Infotainment.152Infotainment