2016 SKODA OCTAVIA audio

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.
Supported audio sources and file formats - Swing
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile systemSD cardSD 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 USB devices sup-
porting MSC operation
MTP
Devices with the An-
droid operating system or Windows mobile
(mobile phone, tablet)AppleDevices with the iOS operating system
(iPhone, iPod, iPad)Bluetooth ®
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.
143Media

Media Command
Operation
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Amundsen.
The Media Commandfunction allows playback of audio files or videos in up to
two Tablets That are connected to Infotainment via WLAN, to control Infotain-
ment .
The function Media Command enables operation of tablets with the Android
operating system or iOS.
Connect tablet with Infotainment
›
Turn on the Infotainment hotspot (WLAN) (press the button  then the
function surface  Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
).
›
Switch on Wi-Fi in the tablet.
›
Establishing a Wi-Fi connection in the tablet » page 163, Hotspot (WLAN) .
›
In the tablet, start the application ŠKODA Media Command.
CAUTION
If several devices are connected to Infotainment via WLAN, there is a risk that
the quality of the WLAN connection, and therefore the function of Media
Command may be affected.
Main Menu - Connected to a tablet
Fig. 172
Main menu: a tablet connected
›
to display the main menu Media Command press the button , then the
function surface 
Tap.
Main menu » Fig. 172
Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Tablet name
Playback control Increase / decrease the tablet volume
Selection of the playback source
WLAN settings
Main Menu - two tablets connected
Fig. 173
Main menu: two tablets connected / use one of the two connec-
ted tablets
›
to display the main menu Media Command press the button , then the
function surface  Tap.
›
To initiate operation of the tablet, the function surface
 Tap on each tablet
» Fig. 173 -
 .
›
To return to the main menu, the function surface
 Tap on
» Fig. 173 -
 .
Main menu » Fig. 173
Name of the first tablet
Name of the second tablet
Playback control
Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Name of the tablet being operated Increase / decrease the tablet volume
Selection of the playback source 
ABCD
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WLAN settings
Initiation of tablet operation
Return to main menu
Select source and control playback
Fig. 174
Select Source / Select Category
›
To select the playback source tap the function surface in the main menu

Tap on and select the source-tablet » Fig. 174 -
 .
›
To
playback select the Category » Fig. 174 -
 and then the title.
If two tablets are connected, the title playback starts in the two tablets at the
same time.
Playback can be controlled via Infotainment or on each tablet, and are inde-
pendent from each other. This means there is an option to playback different
titles on the tablets at the same time.
Playback control
OperationActionPlay / PauseTap Plays the current track from the startTap 
after 3 s from the start of the track playbackPlay the previous titleTap 
within 3 seconds from the start of the track playbackPlay back the next titleTap 
The movement within the track is possible by touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 172 on page 147 and
E
» Fig. 173 on page 147 .

NoteSome tablet types allow playback of audio files or videos by an inserted SD
card in the tablet. Playback of these tracks may be limited.
Supported file formats
TypeFormatOperating system AndroidOperating system iOS
Video
MPEG-4 Part 2MPEG-4 Part 10 (H264)XVID
Audio
MPEG-1;2 and 2.5Layer 3 (mp3)AAC (4,1)M4A (4,1+)OGGFLACWAV (4,1+)148Infotainment

Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
WLAN can be used to connect to the Internet, to playback audio files in the menu media (if the connected external device allows this) or for operating the
device using an application in the external device (e.g. ŠKODA Media Command).
The requirement for the WLAN function is that the ignition is switched on. Af-
ter switching on the ignition, the last-used WLAN connection appears.
It is possible to connect up to 8 external devices to the Infotainment hotspot
and at the same time to connect Infotainment to the hotspot of other external
devices.
If there is a SIM card with activated data services in the external module of In-
fotainment Columbus or there is a connection to the phone via Bluetooth ®
profile RSAP, a connection cannot be established to the external device hot-
spot.
connect an external device to the Infotainment hotspot (WLAN)
Switch Infotainment hotspot on / off
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
Set infotainment hotspot
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Hotspot (WLAN) settings
.
▶ Setting required menu items from the following menu.
■
Security level:
- Setting the connection security
■
Network key
- Entering the access password
■
SSID: ...
- Name of the Infotainment hotspot
■
Do not send network name (SSID)
-Turn Infotainment hotspot visibility on/off
▶ Tap the function surface Store to save the parameters of the Infotainment
hotspot.
Connect ▶ Enable the Wi-Fi in the external device and search for any available hotspots.
▶ Select the Infotainment hotspot (if necessary, enter the required password).
▶ Confirm the connection.
Establish secure connection using WPS (applies to Infotainment Amundsen) ▶ Turn on Infotainment in the device.
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface

→
WLAN
→
Portablehotspot
→
WPS Quick Connection (WPS button)
.
▶ Turn on the option to connect to Infotainment hotspot using WPS.
Note
If the external device is connected to the Infotainment hotspot (WLAN), then
the data connection to the external device cannot be used.
Connect Infotainment to the hotspot (WLAN) of the external
device
Fig. 194
List of available wireless networks: Infotainment Columbus / In-
fotainment Amundsen
›
To Turn on / off the Infotainment WLAN press the button , then the
functional surface → 
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
.
Show available hotspots
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface

→
WLAN
→
WLAN
1)
. 
1)
As long as Infotainment is connected to the hotspot of the external device, its hotspot name is displayed
in this function surface.
163Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection

Connection set-up▶ Connect the external device via a connecting cable to the USB input
» page 85 .
▶ In the main menu SmartLink Choose the connected external device and the
type of communication system if necessary » Fig. 196 - 
.
Return to the main menu of the active connection from another Infotainment
menu
(E.g. From the Radio menu)
▶ Press the button 
and select the active connection.
Disconnection
▶ To end the connection, tap on the function surface in the main menu
SmartLink 
» Fig. 196 -
 .
▶ or Disconnect the device from the USB input.
If the connection was ended by tapping on the function surface  from the
main menu SmartLink, the connection needs to be re-established when the
external device is connected again.
If the connection was terminated by disconnecting the cable from the USB
port, then the last active connection is shown in the main menu when the ex-
ternal device is reconnected.
Android Auto
Introduction to the subject
The Android Auto- connection can be set up under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
Some applications require the data connection in the connected external de-
vice to be turned on.
If Infotainment is connected to an external device via Android Auto then all the
phones currently connected, as well as the Bluetooth ®
players are disconnec-
ted.
The external device to be connected will automatically establish a telephone
connection via Bluetooth ®
as a main phone. Connecting an additional tele-
phone and using telephone services of the SIM card in the external module are
not possible for the duration of the connection. A possible data connection us-
ing the SIM card inserted in the external module remains operational
» page 164 .
An external device connected using Android Auto cannot be used as an audio source in the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment in Infotainment, then there is
the option to start the route guidance in the Android Auto application. This is
also true reciprocally.
A list of devices and applications that the Android Autoconnection supports
can be found on the Google websites. Functionality is not guaranteed outside
of the supported regions.
Home Page
Fig. 197
Android Auto: Main menu
Main menu - function areas and information in the area
A
Navigation applications
Telephone applications
Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text
messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar.
Music applications
Return to SmartLink main menu
Start the application ▶ Tap on the function surface of the desired application to launch the applica-
tion.
The symbol appears next to the function surface in the area
A
 , then, by
tapping on this function surface again, a list of new applications is displayed.
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Apple CarPlay
Introduction to the subject
The Apple CarPlay connection can be set up under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
The data connection is turned on in the device to be connected.
Voice control is turned on in the device to be connected.
If Infotainment is connected to an external device via Apple CarPlay then the use of the Bluetooth ®
connection is not possible and the Telephone menu is
not available. A possible data connection via the SIM card remains operational
» page 164 .
A device connected using Apple CarPlay cannot be used as an audio source in
the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this
is terminated by starting the route guidance in the Apple CarPlay application.
This is also true reciprocally.
A list of devices and applications that the Apple CarPlayconnection supports
can be found on the Apple websites. Functionality is not guaranteed outside of
the supported regions.
Main menu
Fig. 198
Apple CarPlay: Main menu
Main menu - function surfaces and information List of available applications
Other pages with applications (by running your finger sideways across the
screen or by turning the dial, the next page can be displayed 
)
Depending on how long the function surface is pressed: ▶ Tap - Return to main menu Apple Carplay
▶ Hold - Switching on voice control
Start the application ▶ In the Apple CarPlay main menu connection select the desired application in
the field A
» Fig. 198 .
MirrorLink ®
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 199
Information about MirrorLink®
on the ŠKODA websites
The MirrorLink ®
- connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
Infotainment is switched on.
The external device to be connected is switched on.
Some applications require the data connection in the connected external de-
vice to be switched on.
If you want to use the menu Telephone, then before establishing the
MirrorLink ®
connection with the telephone then connect Infotainment first via
Bluetooth ®
.
An external device connected using MirrorLink ®
cannot be used as an audio
source in the Media menu. 
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If route guidance is taking place at this moment using Infotainment, then this
is not terminated by starting the route guidance in the MirrorLink ®
- applica-
tion.
Read in the QR code » Fig. 199orenter the following address in the web brows-
er to open the website with information on the supported MirrorLink ®
system.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity
Main menu
Fig. 200
MirrorLink®: Main menu
Main menu - function surfaces and information Return to SmartLink main menu » page 165
Displays a list of running applications with the ability to terminate them
Display the application last shown (as long as the application is running)/
show the display content of the connected external device
Settings for the SmartLink menu » page 128
List of applications
Other pages with applications (by performing a finger movement sideways
across the screen, other pages with applications are displayed)
Application is not certified for use while driving
ABOperationFig. 201
Example of a running Mirror-
Link® application
Start the application ▶ In the Mirrorlink ®
connection main menu, select the desired application in the
field
A
» Fig. 200 on page 168 .
The application starts and the following function surfaces are displayed. Display of function surfaces below / above
Return to MirrorLink ®
main menu
Hide/ show the function surfaces ▶ Turning the control knob  press.
Display of the running application
▶ In the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
- connection, press the function surface

» Fig. 200 on page 168 The last displayed application is displayed.
If you want to display a different application, then the function surface of the
desired application must be tapped in the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
con-
nection
A
» Fig. 200 on page 168 .
Ending the current application
▶ Tap on the function surface 
→
 .
▶ Press the function surface of the desired application with the symbol  .
By tapping the function surface
Close all
, all running applications are closed.
Function issues
If problems occur with the MirrorLink ®
connection, then one of the following
messages may occur on the screen.
■
Error: Transfer
- Disconnect the external device and reconnect
■
MirrorLink® audio is not available.
- Disconnect the external device and reconnect 

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Function surface for the POI list
Function surface for displaying a traffic incident » page 186
Information on the maximum permitted speed
Destination position
Intermediate destination position
Destination position Home address
Favourite position
Information in the status line Street name / street number of the current vehicle position
Distance to destination
Route to the stopover
Estimated travelling time to the destination
Estimated travel time to the stopover
Estimated time of arrival at destination / stopover
Split screen
Fig. 204
Split screen
›
To switch on/off in the main menu Navigation, tap on the function surface

→
Split screen
.
›
To select content of the additional window
A
» Fig. 204 tap the function
surface  Tap and select one of the following menus, depending on the con-
text.
■
Audio
- Operation of
Radio
/
Media
playback
■
Compass
- Displays the current vehicle location in relation to the compass di-
rections
■
Freq. Routes
- Displays the three most frequently travelled routes (if route
guidance is disabled) » page 181
■
Manoeuvre
- Displays graphical driving recommendations (if route guidance is
enabled) » page 180
EFG■Position - Displays the geographical coordinates of the current vehicle location
■Map
- Displays the preview map (applies to Infotainment Columbus)
» page 178
Search for destination and enter
Search for destination/ POI
Fig. 205
Destination search: Main menu / list of visited destinations
The feature allows a full text search of locations or points of interest (POI) by
entering keywords.
Display main menu
›
Route guidance is disabled - From the navigation main menu, the function
surface  .
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation, tap on the
function surface 
→
Enter destination
.
›
If no menu is displayed for destination search, but a display for destination
input via the address or the destination entry in the map, then tap on the
function surface 
→
Find
.
Find destination
›
In the entry line, enter the POI name or the POI category (POI), the place and
street name or house number / postal code.
If you want to search for a destination (e.g. POI) in the current vehicle environ- ment, then enter the destination name, for example. “Restaurant”.
If you want to search for a destination in a particular location (e.g. POI), then
enter the destination name and the location, for example. “Restaurant Pra-
gue”. 
171Navigation