2016 SKODA SUPERB audio

›to
playback select a title.
Folder/Title list » Fig. 25
Selected audio source / audio source folder (movement within the folder is
carried out by pressing the function surface for the folder)
Options folder/track playback
Display of multimedia database (available only for the display of the main
folder of the source)
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).
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. 26
Multimedia database
›
To display the multimedia database, in the » Fig. 26Media main menu tap on
the function surface 
Tap (if this display is supported by the currently se-
lected source).
The audio files are sorted by their properties into individual categories.
›
To playback , select the category and then the title.
ABC  Multimedia database » Fig. 26
Selected audio source / selected category / audio source folder (move-
ment within the folder is done by pressing the function surface for the
folder)
Display of folder / track list (available only for the display of the entire
source content - source folders)
Settings
›
Tap on the function surface in the Media main 
surface.
■
Sound
- sound settings
■
Manage jukebox
- Manage (record / delete) supported files (audio / video) in the
internal memory (applies to Columbus)
■
Mix/repeat including subfolders
- Switching the title display including subfolders
■
Bluetooth
- Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function
■
WLAN
- WLAN settings (applies to Columbus)
■
Video (DVD) settings
- Setting the parameters of the DVD video (applies to Co-
lumbus)
■
Remove safely:
- Safe removal of the audio source
■
Traffic programme (TP)
- Switches traffic programme on/off
Audio sources
Introduction to the subject
›
To play , first connect the desired audio source or insert it into the device and
then select the audio source from the list » page 25. Playback starts auto-
matically (does not apply to AUX).
If AUX is selected as the audio source, the playback must be started on the
connected device. 
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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.
Jukebox
Applies to Columbus.
In the Jukebox (in the unit's internal memory), supported audio / video files can
be imported from the connected audio sources.
Import files
›
Tap on the function 
Tap →
Manage jukebox
→
Import
.
›
Select the desired source.
›
Select the desired folders or files.
›
Tap on the function 
surface.
Delete files
›
Tap on the function 
Tap →
Manage jukebox
→
Delete
.
›
Select the desired folder or files in the selected category.
›
Tap on the function 
Tap →
Delete
.
Show level of the device memory
›
Tap on the function 
Tap
Manage jukebox
.
It displays information about the occupied and free space on the device mem-
ory and the number of files that can not be imported.
Note
■ Files that have already been copied are recognized and cannot be copied
again (shown in grey).■
It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio or vid-
eo files in the CD/DVD drive.
CD / DVD
Applies to Columbus.Fig. 27
CD/DVD case
The CD/DVD slot is located in an external module in the glove box on the front
passenger side.
›
To Insert Push a CD/DVD into the CD slot with the label facing up until it is au-
tomatically drawn in.
›
To eject press the button
 . The CD/DVD is driven 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 was classified as a class 1 laser product to 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
the unit. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher class
were the housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the hous-
ing of the unit.
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 the unit.■
Only insert in the CD/DVD drive original audio CDs/video DVDs or standard
CD-R/RWs or DVD±R/RWs. 
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■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 the device in cold weather or after showers.
This can cause the CD to jump or impair the play function. Once the moisture
has dissipated, playback is fully functional again.
Note
■ After pressing the symbol key  it takes a few seconds for the CD / DVD to
be ejected.■
With 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 card
Fig. 28
Insert SD card: does not apply to Fabia / applies to Fabia
The SD card slot/s is/are located in an external module in the glove compart-
ment on the passenger side.
Insert SD card (Does not apply to Fabia)
›
“Insert” the SD card in the slot in the direction of arrow (with the cut end fac-
ing right), until this locks » Fig. 28-
.
Insert SD card (Does not apply to Fabia)
›
Insert The SD card in the direction of the arrow, with the trimmed edge
downwards (LHD) or upwards (RHD), into the bay until it “locks” » Fig. 28 - 
.
Remove the SD card›Tap on the function surface in the Media main  →
Remove safely:
Tap and
select the desired SD card.›
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 USB input (shown with the symbol ) is located in the front centre con-
sole. The exact installation location of the input » Owner's Manual .
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 audio source, tap on the Media main menu function
surface 
→
Remove safely:
Tap and select the USB source.
›
Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Charge USB audio source
With the device on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging proc-
ess is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via the
USB connector is possible).
The charging efficiency can differ compared to the charging from the usual
mains power supply.
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-
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AUX - input
The AUX input (marked with the 
lettering) is located in the front centre
console. The exact installation location of the input » Owner's Manual .›
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
The unit allows audio files of a connected Bluetooth ®
player to play using the
A2DP and AVRCP audio profile.
With the device, multiple devices can be paired using Bluetooth ®
, but only one
of them can be used as a Bluetooth ®
player.
Connect the Bluetooth ®
player
›
Connect the player to the device - follow the same instructions as for pairing
the device with a telephone » page 43.
Separate the Bluetooth ®
player
›
Terminate the connection in the list of paired devices » page 44.
Automatic playback stop and disconnection
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
player, and this is connected to
the USB input, then the Bluetooth ®
connection is not dropped. If playback is
cancelled, playback must be started again. Only if USB is selected as the audio
source will the Apple device disconnect as a Bluetooth ®
player. In this regard,
an appropriate warning message appears on the device screen.
If the USB audio source is an Apple device, this unit cannot be connected as a
Bluetooth ®
player. In this regard, an appropriate warning message appears on
the device screen.
If the Bluetooth ®
player audio source is connected to the AUX input, then the
audio output is switched from the AUX input of the external connected device.
For further playback the audio source is to be switched to AUX.
Replace Bluetooth ®
player(applies to Amundsen, Bolero)
If you would like to replace a Bluetooth ®
Player which is connected to the ma-
chine as a phone at the same time, , then a relevant information message ap-
pears in the device screen.›
End the connection to the currently connected Bluetooth ®
player and repeat
the pairing procedure » page 44, Managing paired external devices .
CAUTION
If an external device is connected to the device using Apple CarPlay ™
orAndroid Auto ™
, then it cannot be connected using Bluetooth ®
.
WLAN
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen (does not apply to Yeti).
The device allows you to play audio files from one of the external devices con-
nected to the device WLAN.
›
connect an external device that supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance), with the device WLAN » page 52.
›
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
.
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Supported audio sources and file formats
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 MSC mode
supports USB de- vices
MTP
Devices with theAndroid operat- ing system or
Windows mobile (mobile phone, tablet)
Apple
Devices with theiOS operating
system (iPhone, iPod, iPad)
CD/DVD
(Applies to 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
-
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;
OGG 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 the device.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by the device.
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Settings›
In the main menu Video DVD press the function surface 
surface.
Depending on the DVD some of the following menu items are displayed.
■
Format:
- Set the screen width/height ratio
■
Audio channel:
- Audio channel selection
■
Subtitles:
- Selecting subtitle
■
Enter/change PIN for parental settings
- Management of the PIN code for parental
control
■
Parental settings:
- Parental
settings selection
TV tuner
TV function
Main menu
Applies to Columbus.
Fig. 32
TV Tuner: Main Menu
›
To display press the main menu button , then the functional surface

surface.
Main menu » Fig. 32
Area with additional information on the station (e.g.  - The station is
stored in the memory list,  - The electronic program guide is available,
 - The video text is available etc.
Station name
Transmission time and name of the program Changing the station
Signal source selection
Memory list
List of available stations
Station search
EPG / teletext
Menu settings TV tuner 
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Note■For safety reasons, the image display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h.
Only the sound continues. The message: Vehicle is in motion.
appears on the
screen.
The display has been switched off for your safety.■
Tap on the function 
Also offers the option to select AV (Audio Video Sig-
nal) as a signal source. However, no input is present in the vehicle for this
source.
List of available stations and preset list
In the list of available stations, stations that have an adequately strong signal
are presented in alphabetical order.
›
to Display the list of available stations From theTV tuner main menu , tap on
the functional surface  Tap or the controller
 Turn.
›
To
Store a station on a station button in the list of available stations first
tap on the functional surface
Save
and then the corresponding preset button.
Up to 99 stations can be stored in the preset list.
Find available stations and select
The unit has a TV tuner to receive digital TV channels DVB-T and DVB-T2 (only
Codec h. 264).
Setting stations
›
In the main menu TV tuner press the function surface

→
 or
 surface.
A search commences in the selected direction and stops at the next station
group with sufficient signal strength.
The search is performed again by pressing the function surface  or
 stopped.
Select a station from the preset list
›
In the main menu TV tuner press the function surface
 surface.
›
Select the desired station.
Select the station from the station list
›
In the main menu TV tuner turn the control
 turn or the functional surface
 surface.
›
Select the desired station.
EPG and teletextFig. 33
Control surfaces for EPG and Teletext
The TV tuner allows displaying the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and tele-
text in the device screen.
›
To Display the EPG From the main menu TV tuner tap on the functional sur-
face  Tap
→
EPG
. EPG and the control surface » Fig. 33 -
 are displayed.
›
To
Display teletext From the main menu TV tunerTap the functional surface

→
teletext
. Teletext and the control surface » Fig. 33 -
 are displayed.
By tapping on the function surface  The operating surface is displayed with a
numeric keypad » Fig. 33 -
 .
Functional surfaces in the operating areas
Symbol » Fig. 33Function / Move the operating surface left / right / Show / hide full screen display of the control surfaceClose the control surfaceChange the text size (zoom)Return to start page (teletext) / Switching between numeric keypad and directional ar-
rows (teletext) /  /  / Movement in the EPG/teletextChange the teletext displayConfirmationSwitch to the station to watched according to the EPG
entryDisplay program information for the last 24 hours (EPG) 35TV tuner

Symbol » Fig. 33FunctionDisplay program information for the next 24 hours (EPG) /  /  / Display the specified line in the lower teletext page (the
same colour field or number)
Settings
›
In the main menu TV tuner press the function surface 
surface.
■
Arrow buttons
- Set the station select function in the TV tuner menu
■
Preset list
- Change between stations stored in the preset list
■
Station list
- Switch between all available TV stations
■
Screen
- Brightness, contrast and colour settings
■
Format:
- Selection of aspect ratio
■
Audio channel:
- Audio channel selection
■
TV standard:
- Selection of TV-Region
■
Subtitles
- Enable / disable the subtitle display
■
Sound
- sound settings
■
Automatic station tracking
- Switch on / off the automatic station tracking
■
Preset list
- Management of the storage list
Media Command
Using the system
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Amundsen (Does not apply to Yeti).
The Media Commandfunction allows playback of audio files or videos in up to
two Tablets That are connected to the device via WLAN, to control the device.
The Media Command function enables operation of tablets with the operating
system Android or iOS and with the running application ŠKODA Media
Command.
Connect tablet with device
›
Turn on the device hotspot (WLAN) (press the button  then the functional
surface  Tap
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
›
Turn on WiFi in tablet.
›
The hotspot of the device (if necessary, enter the password for the connec-
tion setup according to the setting of the device hotspots » page 52).
›
In the tablet, start the application ŠKODA Media Command.
CAUTION
If several devices are connected to the device via WLAN, there is a risk that the
quality of the WLAN connection, and thus the function of Media Command may
be affected.
Main Menu - connected to a tablet
Fig. 34
Main menu: a tablet is connected
›
to display of the main menu Media Command press the button , then the
functional surface 
surface. 
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