2016 SKODA OCTAVIA Owner's Manual

›To
play , tap on the function surface of the desired station.›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. 157 - 
.
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. 156 and » Fig. 157 .
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.
Station buttons for your favourite stations
In every broadcasting range, there are station buttons available to store pre-
ferred stationsC
That are split into groups
E
» Fig. 154 on page 133 or
» Fig. 155 on page 133 .
›
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
Channel logos are stored in the Infotainment memory which are assigned au-
tomatically 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
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp (we recom-
mend 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 program (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
Operation
Main menu
Fig. 158
Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero: Media main menu /
Album overview (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
Fig. 159
Infotainment Swing: Media main
menu
›
To display the main menu, press the  button.
Main menu » Fig. 158 and » Fig. 159
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) 
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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. 158 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.
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. 160
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Display example of
the audio source selection
Fig. 161
Infotainment Swing: Display ex-
ample of the audio source selec-
tion
› In the
Media main menu, tap on the function surface A» Fig. 160 » Fig. 161
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. 158 on page 136
after 3 seconds from the start of the track playbackFast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the titlePress and hold 
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. 158 on page 136
(Within 3 s after the start of the track playback)Play the next title
Tap Moving your finger to the left of the
screen area A
» Fig. 158 on page 136Switch 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  137Media

OperationActionSearch (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. 158
on page 136 .
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 the next titleTap Switch 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 
The movement within the track is possible by finger touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 158 on page 136 .
Folder / track listFig. 162
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Folder / track list
Fig. 163
Infotainment Swing: Folder /
track list
›
To display the folder / track list on the Media main menu, tap on the function
surface  (if this display is supported by the currently selected source).
›
To
playback select a title.
Folder / track list » Fig. 162 and » Fig. 163
Selected audio source / audio source folder (movement within the folder
takes place by pressing the function surface for the folder)
Options folder/track playback
Display of multimedia database (only available in the bibliography) Select the audio source
Folder
Playlist Currently playing title / track playback stopped
The title cannot be played (tapping on the function surface shows the
cause). 
ABC
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Note■In the list, the first 1000 entries (titles, directories etc.) are displayed with the
oldest creation date.■
The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection
speed and volume of data.
Multimedia database
Fig. 164
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Multimedia database
Fig. 165
Infotainment Swing: Multimedia database
›
To display the multimedia database, in the Media main menu tap on the
function surface  (if this display is supported by the currently selected
source).
The audio files are sorted by their properties into individual categories
B
.
›
To playback , select the category and then the title.
Multimedia database » Fig. 164 and » Fig. 165
Selected audio source / Selected category / folder of the audio source
Sorting categories
Display of files/track list (only available in the bibliography)
ABCSelect the audio source
Tap - Selection of the parent folder / Hold - Selection of the audio source
Audio sources
Introduction to the subject
›
To playback , connect or insert the desired audio source. Starts playback au-
tomatically, then select the audio source » page 137.
If AUX is selected as the audio source, the playback must be started on the
connected device.
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. 166
CD / DVD slot 

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The CD/DVD» Fig. 166 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 classified as Class 1 laser product for the date of
manufacture in accordance with national / international 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 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 damaged, is not readable or is inserted incorrectly, the fol-
lowing message is displayed:
Error: CD/DVD
.
■
It is possible that CD/DVDs protected by copyright cannot be played back at
all or only in certain circumstances.
SD cardFig. 167
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Insert SD card
Fig. 168
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. 167 and » Fig. 168 .
›
To remove the SD card, tap the function surface in the Media main menu

→
Remove safely:
or.
Remove SD card 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 85 .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble. 
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›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:
or.
Remove USB 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 with » page 85.
›
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.Bluetooth ®
player
Infotainment allows audio files of a connected Bluetooth ®
player to play using
the A2DP and AVRCP audio profile.
With Infotainment, multiple devices can be paired using Bluetooth ®
, but only
one of them can be used as a Bluetooth ®
player.
Connect / disconnect›
To connect the Bluetooth ®
player with Infotainment- follow the same in-
structions as for pairing Infotainment with a telephone » page 153.
›
To disconnect the Bluetooth ®
player, end the connection in the list of paired
external devices » page 153.
Replace Bluetooth ®
player (applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero)
If you would like to replace a Bluetooth ®
-Player which is connected to Info-
tainment as a phone at the same time, , then a relevant information message
appears on the Infotainment screen.
›
End the connection to the currently connected Bluetooth ®
player and repeat
the pairing procedure » page 153, Managing paired external devices .
CAUTION
If an external device is connected to Infotainment using Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, then it cannot be connected using Bluetooth ®
.
Jukebox
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
In the Jukebox (in the Infotainment internal memory), supported audio / video files can be imported from connected external devices.
Import files
›
Tap the function surface in the Media main menu

→
Manage jukebox
→
Im-port
.
›
Select the desired source.
›
Select the desired folders or files.
›
Tap on the function surface
 .
Delete files
›
Tap the function surface in the Media main menu

→
Manage jukebox
→
De-lete
.
›
Select the desired folder or files in the selected category.
›
Tap the function surface

→
Delete
. 
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Show level of Infotainment memory›Tap the function surface in the Media main menu  →
Manage jukebox
.
information about the occupied and free space of the Infotainment memory
and the number of files that cannot be imported is displayed.
Note
■ Files that have already been copied are recognised and cannot be copied
again (shown in grey).■
It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio/video
files in the CD/DVD drive.
WLAN
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
Infotainment allows you to play audio files from one of the external devices
connected to the Infotainment WLAN.
›
Connect an external device that supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance), with Infotainment WLAN » page 163.
›
If necessary use the UPnP application (Universal Plug and Play) in the con-
nected device, which allows playback to start.
›
Select the audio source  Select
WLAN
.
Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile sys- temSD cardSD 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 USB devicessupporting MSC operation
MTP
Devices with theAndroid operat- ing system or
Windows phone (mobile phone, tablet)
Apple
Devices with theiOS operating
system (iPhone, iPod, iPad)CD/DVD
Only ap-
plies to In-
fotainment 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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