2016 SKODA SUPERB audio

Table of Contents
Important information about this Owner's
Manual3
Explanations and further information
4
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
6
Device overview
7
Device operation and settings
Device operation
12
Voice control
14
Device settings
16
Radio
Operation
21
Settings
23
Media
Operation
24
Audio sources
26
Pictures
Image viewer
31
Video DVD
Video player
32
TV tuner
TV function
34Media Command
Using the system36
Phone
Introductory information
39
Pair and connect
42
Use the SIM card in the external module
45
rSAP
46
Telephone functions
46
Text messages (SMS)
50
Hotspot (WLAN) and data connection
Hotspot (WLAN)
52
data connection
53
SmartLink
Introductory information
54
Android Auto ™
55
Apple CarPlay ™
56
MirrorLink®
56
Navigation
Introductory information
59
Search for destination and enter
60
Import my destinations
64
Map
65
Route guidance
68
Route
70
Waypoint mode
72Traffic reports74
Settings
76
Vehicle systems
CAR - vehicle setting
78
Adjustment of the heating and cooling system
82
Index
2Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinition2Dplanar map display3Dspatial map displayA2DPa Bluetooth®
profile for the one-sided audio data transmis-
sionACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsaviCompressed video formatAVRCPa Bluetooth ®
profile for the operation associated with the
transmission of audio data multimedia functionsBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationCNGcompressed natural gasDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentDTMFa dialling tone during a telephone communicationESCElectronic Stability ControlFMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeHFPa Bluetooth ®
profile for communication between a mobile
telephone and the InfotainmentGPSSatellite system for determining the positionGPTmethod for the division of the areas in the data devices (to
be used for mass storage resources)GSMGlobal system for mobile communicationsID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis-
play of artist, title, album name, etc.mp3compressed audio formatmp4Compressed video formatMSCa communication protocol for a USB deviceAbbreviationDefinitionMTPa communication protocol for a data devicePI codea program identification of the radio station, which allows a
group sort of radio stationsPINpersonal identification numberQiStandard for wireless charging of external devicesRDSa system for the transmission of additional information for
FM radio receptionrSAPA Bluetooth ®
profile for the communication between a mo-
bile telephone and Infotainment in the mode for distance
transmission of SIM dataMessagesa service for short text messagesTMCTraffic reports, which may affect the navigationTPIdentification of a traffic information stationUPnPNetwork protocol for establishing a wireless connection of
an external device with the deviceVINVehicle identification numberwavAudio formatWLANWireless Local Area NetworkWPSEstablishing a secure connection of the device to an availa-
ble hotspot (WLAN)wmacompressed audio formatwmvCompressed video format5Abbreviations

Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction to the subject
WARNING■Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully
responsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in such a way that you have control of the vehicle in
every traffic situation (e.g. Do not write text messages while driving, do not
couple or connect the telephone, do not work with the contact list, do not
enter any destinations, do not connect WLAN or SmartLink etc.)- Otherwise
there is a risk of an accident!
WARNING■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehi-
cle, e.g. sirens from emerging vehicles instructing you to give way to, such
as the police, ambulance and fire brigade, can be heard at all times.■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.
WARNING■ Never leave a communication device, e.g. mobile phone, audio sources, in
the deployment area of an airbag, on a seat, on the dashboard or any an-
other area, from which it can be thrown during a sudden braking manoeu-
vre, an accident or a collision - There is a risk of injury!■
Never connect or disconnect an external device while driving - There is a
risk of accident!
■
Always route the connection cable of the external device such that is
does not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
In some countries, some unit features can no longer be selected when the ve-
hicle is running faster than a certain speed. This is not a malfunction, but com-
plies with the national legal regulations.External devices and applicationsFig. 1
QR code with reference to the
ŠKODA websites
The availability of some of the functions described in this Owner's Manual
depends on the type of device to be connected and the applications installed
in it.
Mobile phones
On the ŠKODApages, check to see if the device is compatible with the selected
mobile phones. This verification is done by reading the QR code » Fig. 1 by the
associated application in the external device (e.g. phone, tablet) or after typing
the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility
Due to the large number of mobile phones as well as the ongoing develop-
ment of these devices, ŠKODA AUTO cannot always ensure compatibility with
the device unconditionally. It is always recommended to physically check the
function on the associated vehicle, including the ŠKODA Partners, beforehand.
Only those versions of the selected phones will be tested and supported which
originate from the official distribution network. The same also applies to their
firmware and software.
The functions of the mobile phone to be tested may differ from the same type
of mobile phone depending on the specification for the respective country or
the specific service.
Mobile phones with the operating system and in the version available at the
time of these tests will be tested. In this regard, it could be the case that the
functions of a mobile phone may differ with a different operating system ver-
sion compared to the one used with the tested phone.
ŠKODA AUTO can accept no responsibility for the continuous changes made by
the mobile phone manufacturers and application vendors. 
6Introductory information

Adjusting the volume
Every change in volume is displayed on the screen.›
To increase the volume , turn the controller  clockwise.
›
To
reduce volume , turn the controller  anticlockwise.
›
To
mute , turn the controller  to the left to 0.
›
or:
Press The button  (applies to Bolero in the Yeti model).
The following symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted: 
.
If, at the time of muting, sound is played from the source in the media menu,
then the playback is interrupted (pause) 1)
.
CAUTION
■ High volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.■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.Device operation and settings
Device operation
Operating principles
Fig. 14
Screen area / screen display
Fig. 15
Using the menus
Description of the display » Fig. 14
Status line with time and outdoor temperature data and other information
Information and the operation of the current menu
Function surfaces of the current menu
Identification of the current menu
Return to the higher-level menu 
ABCDE1)
Does not apply to AUX.
12Device operation and settings

The selected menu item is with the symbol  provided.
Menu items which can be set by tapping on the respective function surface in
the A
» Fig. 19 area.
Sound settings
The scope of the following menu is dependent on the vehicle equipment with the sound system.
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap.
■
Volume
- Volume settings
■
Announcements
- Adjustment of traffic announcements volume (TP)
■
Navigation announcements
- sets the volume for the navigation announce-
ments
■
Voice control
- volume setting for voice output
■
Maximum switch-on volume
- Sets the maximum volume after switching on the
device
■
Speed-dependent vol. adjustment
- increases the volume as speed increases
■
AUX volume:
- Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX exter-
nal devices
■
Quiet
- low volume
■
Medium
- Medium volume
■
Loud
- High volume
■
Bluetooth audio:
- Volume setting of the external device connected via Blue-
tooth ®
audio profile
■
Entertainment fading while parking
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume)
with activated parking aid
■
Entertainment fading (nav. announcements)
- Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio
volume) in the event of a nav. announcements
■
Bass - Mid - Treble
- setting the equalizer
■
Balance - Fader
- Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■
CANTON Equaliser
- Setting the equalizer
■
Individual
- Adjustment of treble, mid and bass
■
Profile
- Setting of the profile (e.g.
Rock
.
Classical
and so on).
■
CANTON optimisation
- Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimising the sound for the entire vehicle interior
■
Front
- Optimising the surround sound for the front seats
■
Driver
- Optimising the sound for the driver
■
CANTON surround
- Setting the surround sound levels in the area (“-9 ”Stereo /
“+9”full surround)
■
Subwoofer
- Subwoofer volume settings
■ŠKODA Surround - Turn surround sound on/off (Cannot be used in Radio mode)
■Virtual Subwoofer
-Turn virtual subwoofer on/off (Cannot be used in Radio
mode)
■
Sound Character
- Select the sound character (applies to Yeti)
■
Surround
- Optimising the sound for the room (applies to Yeti)
■
Sound focus
-Setting the optimum room sound perception
■
All
- Optimising the sound for the entire vehicle interior
■
Driver
- Optimising the sound for the driver
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
No navigation announcements during call
- Switches on or off the navigation
prompts during a telephone conversation
Screen settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→ Tap
screen
.
■
Switch off screen (in 10 seconds)
- Enable / disable the automatic power off func-
tion
■
Brightness:
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen
■
Touchscreen tone
- Switch on/off audible tone when touching the screen
■
Proximity sensor
- Turn the proximity sensors on/off (When the function is on,
e.g. Navigation will be shown in the main menu when moving a finger to-
wards the bottom bar with the functional surfaces on the screen)
■
Show clock in standby mode
- Time and date displayed on the screen when the
ignition is switched on and the unit is switched off
Time and date settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
Time and date
.
■
Clock time source:
- Setting the time source: manual,GPS (applies to Columbus,
Amundsen)
■
Time:
- Time settings
■
Summertime
- Activate / deactivate summer time (applies to Columbus,
Amundsen)
■
automatically adjust DST
- Turn on / off the automatic switch to daylight saving
time
■
Time zone:
- Select the time zone
■
Time format:
- Set the time format
■
Date:
- Date settings
■
Date format:
- Set the date format 
17Device operation and settings

Bluetooth®
Settings›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→ Tap
Bluetooth
.
■
Bluetooth
- Switch on/off Bluetooth ®
function
■
Visibility:
- switch on/off the visibility of the Bluetooth ®
device for other exter-
nal devices
■
Name:
- Changing the name of the Bluetooth ®
unit
■
Paired devices
- display the list of paired Bluetooth ®
devices
■
Find devices
- searches for available devices
■
Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP)
- Turn on/off the ability to connect an audio device
(e.g. MP3 player, tablet etc.)
Settings
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

→ Tap
network
.
■
Network settings
- Setting of the data connection according to the associated
telephone service provider (APN settings)
■
Access point name: ...
- Setting of the access point name
■
User name: …
- Setting of user name
■
Password: ...
- Password setting
■
Authentication
- Setting for the type of verification
■
Normal
- Without verification
■
Safe
- Verification required
■
Reset Access Point (APN)
- Delete the parameters for the network setting
■
Save
- Store the parameters for the network setting
■
Network provider: ...
- Selection of the data service provider (the menu item is
visible when the data services are active in the SIM card inserted in the ex-
ternal module)
■
Data roaming
- Enable / disable the use of data roaming connection
■
Current connection details
- Display of information on data downloaded (by press-
ing the function key
Reset
the data information is deleted)
■
Data connection:
- Data service settings for the SIM card inserted in the external
module
■
Off
- Data services are turned off
■
Inquire
- Data services are actively seeking confirmation
■
On
- Data services are turned on
Wireless settings
Applies to Columbus, Amundsen (not applicable to Yeti).›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface

Tap →
WLAN
.
■
WLAN
- List of available hotspots of external devices
■
WLAN
- Turn on / off the device wireless
■
WPS Quick Connect (WPS button)
- Establishing a secure connection to the hot-
spot of the external device via WPS (applies to Amundsen)
■
Manual settings
- Setting the parameters for search and connection to the
hotspot of the external device ■
Network name
- Enter the Hotspot name
■
Network key
- Setting the access password
■
Security level:
- Adjustment of the coverage
■
WPA2
- WPA2 security
■
WPA
- WPA security
■
No security level
- No coverage (without required entry of the access pass-
word)
■
Connect
- Connection establishment
■
Search
- Search / Restore the list of available hotspots
■
Mobile hotspot
- Setting device hotspots (in the functional surface the symbol
 is displayed with the number of connected external devices)
■
Mobile hotspot
- Turn on / off device hotspots
■
WPS Quick Connect (WPS button)
- Establishing a secure connection to the de-
vice via WPS hotspot (applies to Amundsen)
■
Hotspot settings
- Setting the parameters for the connection to the device
hotspot
■
Security level:
- Setting the connection coverage
■
WPA2
- WPA2 security
■
WPA
- WPA security
■
No security level
- No coverage (without required entry of the access pass-
word)
■
Network key
- Entering the access password
■
SSID: ...
- Name of the device hotspot
■
Do not send network name (SSID)
-Switch WLAN hotspot security on/off
■
Storage
- Storage of the device hotspot parameters
System information
›
Press the  button, then tap on the function surface
 Tap
→
system infor-mation
. 
19Device operation and settings

Automatic change from DAB to FM
With bad DAB reception the device tries to find an FM transmitter.
The station name is followed by ( 
) while the station is being received on the
FM band. The ( 
) marker disappears when the relevant DAB station can be re-
ceived again.
If a DAB station is also not available in the FM band due to poor reception, the
device will be switched to mute.
L-band
For the DAB radio reception in different countries, different broadcasting rang-
es are used. In some countries the DAB radio reception is only possible in the
so called L-band.
If no L-band DAB radio reception is possible in the country then we recom-
mend turning off the L-band. The channel scan is therefore faster.Media
Operation
Main menu
Fig. 23
Media: Main menu / Album list
›
To display the main menu, press the  button.
Main menu » Fig. 23
Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Selected audio source or selected album picture/ display the Album list
(applies to Columbus)
Select the audio source
Depending on the audio source type:
▶ Folder / Title list
▶ Multimedia database
Menu settings Media
Album list (applies to Columbus)
By touching with the finger in the area
C
» Fig. 23 a list of albums is displayed.
Movement within the album list can be performed by moving a finger across
the screen to the right or left or by the controller  is rotated. After five sec-
onds since the last operation, the display returns to the main menu. 
ABCD24Media

Note■Information concerning the given title appears on the screen, if they are stor-
ed as so-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 bit rates (VBR).
Select audio source
Fig. 24
Display examples of audio source
selection
›
In the Media main menu, tap on the function surface
A
» Fig. 24 and select
the desired audio source.
›
Or In the folder/track list and in the multimedia database press the function
surface 
» Fig. 25 on page 25 and select the desired audio source.
By selecting an audio source, playback of titles available starts (not for AUX).
Use play
FunctionActionPlay / PauseTap 
Plays the current track from the start
Tap  (after about 3 seconds after
the start of the track playback)Finger movement to the right of the screen area A
» Fig. 23 on page 24
(After 3 seconds from the start of the track playback)Fast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the trackPress and hold FunctionAction
Play the previous title
Tap  (within 3 seconds after the
start of the track playback)Finger movement to the right of the screen area A
» Fig. 23 on page 24
(Within 3 seconds after the start of the track playback)Play the next title
Tap Finger movement to the left of the
screen area A
» Fig. 23 on page 24Switch 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 a dis-
playable multimedia database) (ap- plies to Columbus)Tap Turn on/ off similar track playback
with information from the ID3Tag (ap- plies to Columbus)Tap 
The movement within the track is possible by finger touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 23
on page 24 .
Folder / track list
Fig. 25
Folder / Title list
›
To display the folder / track list on the Media main menu, tap on the function
 Tap (if this display is supported by the currently selected source). 
25Media