2016 SKODA SUPERB audio

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)38Media Command

Managing paired external devicesFig. 39
List of paired external devices / Bluetooth® profile (applies to Co-
lumbus)
Fig. 40
List of paired external devices / Bluetooth® profile (applies to
Amundsen, Bolero)
›
In the Telephone main menu, tap on the function surface, 
Tap →
Bluetooth
→
Paired devices
.
In the list of paired external devices, the following symbols of the Bluetooth ®
profile may appear for the individual external devices » Fig. 39 
.
SymbolIcon col-
ourOperationgreyExternal device can be connected as telephonegreenExternal device is connected as telephoneSymbolIcon col-ourOperationgreyExternal device can be connected as Bluetooth ®
play-
erwhiteExternal device is connected as Bluetooth ®
player

(Applies
to Colum- bus)grey
The external device can be connected for using tele-
phone contacts and the function of the text messag-
es from this external device (with the SIM card inser-
ted in the external module)
blue
The external device is connected and the use of tele-
phone contacts and the function of the text messag-
es from this external device is possible (with the SIM
card inserted in the external module)
Connection set-up ▶ Select the desired external device from the list of paired external devices.
▶ Select the desired profile from the list of available Bluetooth ®
profiles
» Fig. 39 -
 .
If external Bluetooth ®
devices are already connected to the device, then dur-
ing the connection process messages and options for the possible connection
type (e.g. replacement of the connected external Bluetooth ®
device) are dis-
played.
Disconnection
▶ Select the desired external device from the list of paired external devices.
▶ Select the desired profile from the list of available Bluetooth ®
profiles
» Fig. 39 -
 .
Delete the paired external device ▶ To delete, tap on one of the following function surfaces.
- Delete all external devices
- Delete the desired external device
▶ Confirm the deletion by tapping on the function surface
Delete
.
Note
To the turn on / off the connectivity of Bluetooth ®
Player press the button
, then the functional surface  Tap on →
Bluetooth
→
Bluetooth audio (A2DP /AVRCP)
.
 Delete all44Phone

Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen (not applicable to Yeti).
WLAN can be used to connect to the Internet, to playback audio files in the menu media or for operating the device using an application in the external
device (e.g. ŠKODA Media Command).
The requirement for the WLAN function is the ignition is switched on. After
switching on the ignition, the last-used WLAN connection appears.
It is possible to connect up to 8 external devices on the device hotspot and at
the same time to connect the device to the Hotspot of other external devices.
Applies to Columbus: If there is a SIM card with active data services in the ex-
ternal module, or if there a connection to the telephone via Bluetooth ®profile
RSAP, it's not possible to connect to the external device hotspot.
connect an external device to the hotspot (WLAN) of the device
Device hotspot on / off
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
WLAN
→
Mo-bile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
Set device hotspot
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
WLAN
→
Mo-bile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
.
▶ Setting required menu items the following menu.
■
Security level:
- Setting connection security
■
Network key
- Entering the access password
■
SSID: ...
- Name of the device hotspot
■
Do not send network name (SSID)
-Turn WLAN hotspot visibility on/off
▶ Tap the functional surface
Save
to save the parameters of the devices hot-
spot.
Connect ▶ Enable the Wi-Fi in the external device and search for any available hotspots
▶ Select the device hotspot (if necessary enter the required password).
▶ Confirm the connection establishment.
Establish secure connection using WPS (applies to Amundsen) ▶ WLAN in device on.
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function

Tap →
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WPS Quick Connect (WPS button)
.
▶ Turn on the option to connect to the device hotspot using WPS.
Connect device to the hotspot (WLAN) of the external device
Fig. 53
List of available wireless networks: Columbus / Amundsen
›
To Turn on / off the device WLAN press the button , then the functional
surface →
 Tap on
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
.
Show Available Hotspots
▶ Press the 
button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap on
→
WLAN
→
WLAN
1)
.
With WLAN activated, a list of available hotspots with the following informa-
tion and functional areas is displayed » Fig. 53.
Searching for available hotspots
Turn the device WLAN on/off
Manual hotspot search and connect
Automatic connection of the secured connection to the hotspot via WPS
(applies to Amundsen) 
ABCD1)
As long as the device is connected to the hot spot of the external device, its name is displayed in this
functional surface.
52Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection

Disconnection (appears with active connections)
Settings for the menu SmartLink » page 55
Connection set-up ▶ Connect the external device via a connecting cable to the USB input » Own-
er's Manual .
▶ In the main menu SmartLink Choose the connected external device and the
type of communication system if necessary » Fig. 55 - 
.
Return to the main menu of the active connection from another device menu
(E.g. From the Radiomenu)
▶ Press the button 

→ active connection ( 
/ 
/ 
).
Disconnection
▶ To end the connection, in the main menu SmartLink the functional surface 
Interface » Fig. 55 -
 .
▶ or Disconnect the device from the USB input.
If the connection was ended by pressing the function surface  From the main
menu SmartLink , it is necessary to re-establish the connection when the ex-
ternal 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.
Settings
›
In the SmartLink main menu, tap on the function surface
 surface.
■
Activate data transfer for ŠKODA apps
- turn on/off the data transfer for the con-
nected device for ŠKODA applications
■ MirrorLink® - Settings of the communication system MirrorLink ®
■
Screen orientation
- Setting the screen display
■
Landscape
- Width display
■
Portrait
- Height display
■
Turned 180 degrees
- Turn on / off the 180 ° inversion
■
Allow MirrorLink® Notes display
- Turn on / off the display of messages of Mirror
link ®
applications in the device screen
Android Auto ™
Introduction to the subject
The Android Auto ™
connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit 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 the device 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 new
telephone connection using Bluetooth ®
as a main phone. Connecting an addi-
tional telephone and using telephone services of the SIM card inserted in the
external module is not possible throughout the duration of the connection. A
possible data connection by using the SIM card inserted in the external module
remains operational » page 53.
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 the device, 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 Auto ™
connection supports
can be found on the ™
Google website. Functionality is not guaranteed outside
of the supported regions.
Main menu
Fig. 56
Android Auto™: Main menu 
55SmartLink

Main menu - functional areas and information in the areaANavigation applications
Telephone applications
Overview regarding current applications, telephone calls, accepted text
messages, tasks in the working directory, weather or similar
Music applications
List of ŠKODA applications
Start the application ▶ Tap on the functional surface of the desired application to launch the appli-
cation.
The symbol appears next to the functional surface in the areaA
 , Then a list
of other applications appears by tapping this function surface again.
Apple CarPlay ™
Introduction to the subject
The Apple CarPlay ™
- connection can be set up under the following conditions.
The ignition is switched on.
The unit is switched on.
The 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 the device is connected to an external device via Apple CarPlay ™
, then the
use of the Bluetooth ®
connection is not possible and the phone menu is not
available. A possible data connection via the SIM card remains operational
» page 53 .
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 in the device, then there is
the option to start the route guidance in the Apple CarPlay ™
application. This is
also true reciprocally.
A list of devices, supported regions and applications that the Apple CarPlay ™
connection supports, can be obtained from the Apple ™
website. Functionality
is not guaranteed outside of the supported regions.
Main menuFig. 57
Apple CarPlay ™: Main Menu
Main menu - functional 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 the following type of operation: ▶ Tap - Return to main menu Apple Carplay ™
▶ Hold - Switching on voice control
Start the application ▶ In the main menu of the Apple CarPlay ™
connection select the desired appli-
cation in the field
A
» Fig. 57 .
MirrorLink ®
Introduction to the subject
Fig. 58
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
The MirrorLink ®
- connection can be set up under the following conditions. 
AB56SmartLink

The ignition is switched on.
The unit 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 you want to use the menu Telephone, then before establishing the
MirrorLink ®
connection with the telephone then connect the device first via
Bluetooth ®
.
An external device connected using MirrorLink ®
cannot be used as an audio
source in the menu Media.
If route guidance is taking place at this moment using the device, then this is
not terminated by starting the route guidance in the MirrorLink ®
- application.
Read in the QR code » Fig. 58using the respective application on your external
device (e.g. Telephone, tablet) orenter the following address in the web
browser to open the website with supported Mirrorlink ®
applications.
http://go.skoda.eu/connectivity
Main menu
Fig. 59
MirrorLink®: Main Menu
Main menu - functional surfaces and information Return toSmartLink Main menu
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 of the SmartLink function » page 55
List of applications

AOther 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
Operation
Fig. 60
Example of a running application
Start the application ▶ In the main menu of Mirrorlink ®
connection select the desired application in
the field
A
» Fig. 59 on page 57 .
The application starts and the following function surfaces are displayed. Display of functional surfaces below / above
Return to MirrorLink ®
main menu
Hide/ show the functional surfaces ▶ Turning the control knob  Press.
Display of the running application
▶ In the main menu of the MirrorLink ®
- connection, press the function surface

» Fig. 59 on page 57 Tap the application which was last shown is dis-
played.
If you want to display a different application, then the functional surface of the
desired application must be tapped in the main menu of the Mirror link ®
con-
nection
A
» Fig. 59 on page 57 .
Ending the current application
▶ Tap on the function 
→
 surface.
▶ Press the function surface of the desired application with the symbol  sur-
face.
By tapping the function surface
Close all
, all running applications are closed.
B 57SmartLink

function issues
If problems occur with the MirrorLink ®
connection, then one of the following
messages may occur on the screen.
■Problem: Transfer
- Disconnect the external device and then reconnect
■
MirrorLink® audio is not available.
Disconnect the external device and reconnect
■
MirrorLink® availability on this mobile device is restricted.
- The use of the connected
device is not possible while driving
■
The mobile device is locked. Please unlock the mobile device to use MirrorLink®
- The con-
nected external device “Unlock”
■
Unable to start app or app not working.
Disconnect the external device and recon-
nect.
58SmartLink

Description of the function surfaces A » Fig. 61
Context-dependent:
Route guidance is disabled - Search / enter a new destination
Route guidance is enabled - The following menu is displayed
▶Route details
- Displays the route details » page 70
▶
Change route in map
- Displays a menu for the route change in the map (ap-
plies to Columbus) » page 71
▶
Congestion ahead
- Manual adjustment of traffic conditions » page 75
▶
Name destination
- Search / entering a new destination / waypoint
» page 60
▶
Stop route guidance
- Stops route guidance
The following menu is displayed
▶
Save position
- Storage of the current vehicle position as a flagged desti-
nation » page 63
▶
Routes
- Display the list of saved routes » page 72
▶
Destinations
Displays list of last destinations » page 63
▶
Last destinations
- Display the list of recent destinations to which route
guidance was carried out » page 62
▶
Home address
- Route guidance to your home address » page 63
Search for POIs in the categories ,
 and

Map presentation options » page 66
Playback Control
Media
/
radio
/
TV tuner
(Applies to Columbus)
Navigation settings
Additional windows
Fig. 62
Extra window
›
To switch on/off the traffic monitoring in the main menu Navigation, tap on
the functional surface  Tap
→
additional window
.
›
To select content of the additional window
A
» Fig. 62 tap the functional
surface  Tap and select one of the following menus, depending on the con-
text.
 ■Audio - Playback Control Radio/Media/TV tuner (Applies to Columbus)
■Compass
- Displays the current vehicle location in relation to the compass di-
rections
■
Freq. Routes
- Display the three most frequently travelled routes (if route guid-
ance is disabled) » page 70
■
Manoeuvre
- Display graphical driving recommendations (if route guidance is
enabled)
■
Position
- Displays the geographical coordinates of the current vehicle location
■
Map
- Display the preview map (applies to Columbus)
Search for destination and enter
Search for POI/
Fig. 63
Destination search: Main menu / list of destinations found
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 main menu navigation the functional
surface  surface.
›
Route guidance is enabled
- From the main menu navigation the functional
surface  Tap
→
call destination
.
›
If the menu is » Fig. 63 -
 not shown to search for a destination, then the
functional surface  Tap
→
Search
.
Find destination
It is possible to enter the POI name or the POI category (POI) or the place and
street name or house number / postal code directly into the input line.
During input, destinations are shown in area
D
» Fig. 63 -
 that best corre-
spond to the instructions. 
60Navigation