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Infotainment Radio BluesOwner's Manual

Structure of this Owner's Manual (explanations)

This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for youto search for and obtain the information you require.

At the beginning of this manual you will find a table of contents where all thetopics described are arranged sequentially. At the end of this manual you willfind an alphabetical index.

Direction indicationsAll direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the directionof travel of the vehicle.

Explanation of symbols Denotes a reference to a section with important information and safety

advice in a chapter.

Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.

® Denotes a registered trademark.

Example of the menu description■ xyz - the first menu level■ xyz - the second menu level

Explanation of the terms used in the text› Operate - Short actuating of the operating element within 1 s› Hold - Long holding of the operating element for 2 to 5 s› Turn - Turn of the actuator in the desired direction (left / right)

Explanation of the description of the device operation in the textPress the button TP .

This information means that the button with the lettering must be pressedrepeatedly until the menu item TP is displayed.

NotesWARNING

The most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. TheseWARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury.

CAUTIONA Caution note draws your attention to the possibility of damage to your vehicle(e.g. damage to gearbox), or points out general risks of an accident.

NoteA normal Note draws your attention to important information about the opera-tion of your vehicle.

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Preface

You have chosen a ŠKODA vehicle, which is fitted with an Infotainment Radio Blues (hereaftercalled the unit) – we thank you for your confidence in us.

Please read this Owner's Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with these instruc-tions is a prerequisite for proper use of the unit.

For a detailed description of some functions listed in these instructions, see the Owner's Manual foryour vehicle.

If you have any questions about your unit, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.

Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA)

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Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Introductory information

Important notes 4

Description and Operation of device 4

Settings 6

Radio

Operation 8

Settings and advanced functions 9

Media

Operation 10

Audio sources 11

Settings and advanced functions 13

Index

2 Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Definition

AM Radio-frequency range

DRM Protection procedure for contents of digital media

FM Radio-frequency range

mp3 compressed audio format

TP Traffic information station

wma compressed audio format

3Abbreviations

Introductory information

Important notes

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Declaration of Conformity 4

Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment com-ponents described in these operating instructions.

The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of thevehicle. For more information, please contact your local ŠKODA retailer.

The illustrations in this Owner's Manual may have differences from your vehi-cle; they are only intended for general information.

WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fullyresponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■ Only use the unit in a way that leaves you in full control of your vehicle inevery traffic situation – there is the risk of an accident!■ 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, suchas the police, ambulance and fire brigade, can be heard at all times.■ High volumes can cause hearing damage!

Declaration of Conformity

Read and observe on page 4 first.

ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meetthe basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC withreference to radio equipment and telecommunications devices.

Description and Operation of device

Introduction


Description of device 4Switching the unit on/off 5Setting volume 5Operation using the buttons/dial on the multifunction steering wheel 5

This chapter covers the device and the function of each button.

Description of device

Fig. 1 Description of the device

- Switching the unit on and offSettings adjustmentFunction keys (the functions for these keys are described in the relevantchapters)Display

1

2

3

4

4 Introductory information

- Radio mode » page 8 - Select media » page 10 - Tone settings » page 7 - Advanced settings » page 7 - Settings mode:› Radio » page 9› Media » page 13 - Backward and forward movement (if necessary settings of the se-lected menu item values)SD memory card slot

Switching the unit on/off

Switching the unit on and off manually› Press to switch the device on or off.

Turn on device automaticallyIf the device was not turned switched off using the button before the igni-tion was turned off, this will automatically switch on after the ignition hasbeen switched on.

Switching off the unit automaticallyIf the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,the unit will switch off automatically.

If the vehicle is fitted with the starter button, the device will switch off auto-matically after the engine is switched off and the door is opened.

When the ignition is switched off, the unit switches itself off automatically af-ter approximately half an hour (prevents the vehicle battery being drained).

The device can be turned off automatically under certain circumstances due tothe protection against the vehicle battery discharged or the device protection.

The device informs you of this via a text message on the device display.

› Low batt. - Vehicle battery almost empty› Temp high, - Device temperature is too high› Temp low - Device temperature is too low

NoteWhen the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode thatwere active before switching off will be restored.

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Setting volume

The clock is set using rotable adjuster 2 » Fig. 1 on page 4.

The change in volume is displayed on the screen of the unit.

Increase the volume› Turn rotable adjuster 2 to the right.

Reduce the volume› Turn rotable adjuster 2 to the left.

Muting› Adjust the volume using rotable adjuster 2 to the left to 0.

The symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted. .

Playback interruption occurs (pause) if media were being played at the timethe volume was reduced.

CAUTION■ High volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.■ The car speakers may be damaged if the volume is set too loud.

NoteThe device supports the volume setting of the currently received TP-traffic an-nouncements.

Operation using the buttons/dial on the multifunction steeringwheel

Fig. 2 Multi-function steering wheel -Function keys

Some device functions can be operated via the buttons on the multifunctionsteering wheel.

5Introductory information

Radio mode

But-ton/

wheelAction Function

1 PressFrequency range and then switching to audio

source

1 Hold Switch between the radio and media mode

2 Press Sound off / on again

2 Turn upwards Volume up / turn on sound again

2 Turn downwards Decrease volume / turn on sound again

3 Press Skip to next channel saved

3 Hold and releaseChange within the frequency range in desired di-rection; after releasing the button, the search for

the next station is started

4 Press Switch to previous saved channel

4 Hold and releaseChange within the frequency range in desired di-rection; after releasing the button, the search for

the next station is started

Media mode

But-ton/

wheelAction Function

1 Press Change Source, and then the frequency range

1 Hold Switch between the radio and media mode

2 Press Stop playback / switch on againa)

2 Turn upwards Increase the volume

2 Turn downwards Reduce the volume

3 Press Skip to next tracka)

3 Hold Fast forwarda)

4 Press

Go to the previous track when pressed within 3 sfrom the change of track,

Go to the beginning of the track after 3 s of thetrack playback beginninga)

4 Hold Fast rewinda)

a) Does not apply to audio sources connected to the AUX input.

NoteThe control buttons on the right side of the multifunction steering wheel arenot supported by the device.

Settings

Introduction


Display 6Operation 7Sound settings 7Advanced settings 7

This chapter deals with the manner of operation and the settings options ofthe device.

Individual menu items for setting the unit can be accessed by pressing one ofthe buttons below.

Tone settings » page 7Advanced Device Settings » page 7Mode settings Radio » page 9 and Media » page 13

Display

Fig. 3 Settings - Display

Description of the display of the selected setting menu item » Fig. 3Total number of set itemsPosition of the current menu itemIdentification of the current menu itemPrevious menu item value

A

B

C

D

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Next menu item valueCurrent menu item value

Operation

Set valueThe desired value of the selected item will be set to one of the following ways.

› By pressing the or button.› By turning the rotable adjuster 2 » Fig. 1 on page 4.

Exit settingSetting is ended by pressing one of the buttons - .

If the device is not being operated, the display switches off after a few sec-onds in the last selected mode of Radio or Media.

Sound settings

› Press the button repeatedly.

The following menu items are displayed in sequence.■ Bass - bass setting■ Middle - mid-tone setting■ Treble - treble setting■ Balance - Sets the balance between the left and right■ Fader - Setting the sound focus between front/rear (applies to vehicles with

rear speakers)

Advanced settings


The following menu items are displayed in sequence.■ GALA - Speed-sensitive volume adjustment (higher numbers indicate a

steeper increase in the volume level)■ On volume - Sets the maximum volume when the device is turned on■ TP volume - Sets the volume for in-coming traffic program alerts (TP)■ PDC audio - Lowers the audio volume (e.g. radio volume) with activated park-

ing aid » Operating Instructions, chapter Parking sensors■ Low - Low volume attenuation■ Middle - Medium volume attenuation■ High - High volume attenuation

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F

■ Clock - Time display on the device display (with the ignition on and the unitoff)■ Yes - Switches the time display on■ No - Switches the time display off

■ Restore - Reset to factory settings■ Press - Confirmation of the factory settings

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Radio

Operation

Introduction


Display 8Select the frequency range 8Save radio stations 8Select radio stations and search 9

The unit allows analogue radio reception of FM and AM frequencies.

CAUTION■ Car parks, tunnels, tall buildings or mountains can disrupt the radio signaleven causing it to fail completely.■ For vehicles with window antennas do not stick foil or metal coated stickersto the window as this can lead to interference.

Display

Fig. 4 Radio - Display


Description of the display » Fig. 4The selected frequency rangeThe selected radio station (frequency or identifier)Status bar

A

B

C

Icons in the status bar C

Symbol Meaning

Manually selecting a radio station

Browse available radio stations

- Number one position/button under which the radio sta-tion is stored

Sound off

A traffic information station is available

No traffic information station is available

Select the frequency range



Each frequency range has two storage groups each FM1 and FM2 or AM1 andAM2.

NoteIf a radio station should broadcast RDS data information in the FM frequencyrange, then the name will be shown in the device display instead of the fre-quency of the broadcasting station.

Save radio stations


Storing manually› Hold one of the preset buttons - .

The station is stored in the selected position.

The storage is confirmed by an acoustic signal as well as the display of thestored position selected.

Automatic storage› Press the button.

In the device display the following text appears AutoStore ... and in the currentstorage group (e.g. FM1), six radio stations are stored with the strongest signal.

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Select radio stations and search


Select radio stations from the list of available stationsThe device will automatically search for available radio stations in the back-ground, which can be selected immediately after turning on the power.

› Press the or button.

There will be a change to the previous or next channel.

Select radio stations from station buttonsBy pressing the respective button - , the device changes to the stationsaved under the given position.

Manually selecting a radio station› Press the Manual button.› Press the or button repeatedly and set the desired value of the fre-

quency range.

Station scan› Press the or button.

A search commences in the selected direction and stops at the next stationwith sufficient signal strength.

Search available stations (Scan)› Press the Scan button.

The search is started.

This function plays all the available stations in succession for a few secondseach.

Pressing the button again ends the search and the current station will beplayed.

Settings and advanced functions

Introduction


Settings 9TP traffic 9

This chapter describes the settings of the Radio mode and contains informa-tion about the function of the traffic program (TP).

Settings


The following menu items are displayed in sequence.■ TP - Sets the Traffic■ Yes - Traffic news is being received■ No - Traffic news is not being received

■ Scan - Browse available radio stations■ Press - Start the scan

■ Manual - Manual selection of a radio station■ Press - Start the manual selection

■ Search - Sets station selection (operation of or button)■ Stations - Select from the list of available stations■ Pre-sets - Choice from the station buttons

TP traffic

The function allows the reception of traffic information.

Turn Traffic Information mode on› Press the TP Yes button.

Traffic info reception off› Press the TP No button.

FM frequency rangeIf the radio station currently selected broadcasts traffic reports, then this willbe shown in the device display.

If the radio station currently selected does not broadcast traffic reports, thenthis will be shown in the device display.

AM frequency rangeNo traffic reports are broadcast in the AM frequency.

If the FM Frequency range traffic information station is available, then this isshown in the device display.

If the FM frequency range does not show any traffic information station as be-ing available, then the device display will show this.

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Note■ If traffic information is just being broadcast, then TRAFFIC is shown in thedevice display.■ Should this radio station not transmit traffic reports or the signal is not avail-able, then the device automatically searches in the background for another TPstation.■ During playback in Media mode or a radio station in the AM range, trafficnews is received from the previously selected FM radio station.

Media

Operation

Introduction


Display 10Playback 11

The device allows you to play audio files from different media and connecteddevices (hereinafter referred to only as “audio sources”).

Display

Fig. 5 Media - Display

Description of the displayInformation lineName of the track being playedStatus bar

Symbols in the information line A

Symbol Meaning

SD, USB, AUX Currently selected audio source

Playlist

Folder

Title

A

B

C

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Icons in the status bar C

Symbol Meaning

Track repeat

Folder / audio source repetition

Random play

Mute / playback interruption (not valid for AUX)

Playback

Connected audio sources in the Mediamode can be operated by the devicekeys (not valid for AUX) » Fig. 1 on page 4.

Button Action Function

Press Play / Pause

Press Play the next title

Press

Playback of the current track from its be-ginning (press button for 3 seconds fromthe start of track playback)

Playback of the previous track (press but-ton within 3 seconds from the start of thetrack playback)

Hold Fast-forward within the title

Hold Fast-reverse within the title

Pressa) Switches to/from the next folder/play-listof the current audio source

Pressa) Change to/to previous folder/play-list ofthe current audio source

a) The function is not supported by Apple devices.

Audio sources

Introduction


Select audio source 11SD memory card 12

USB input 12AUX input 13

The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect dif-ferent source types » page 13.

For an audio source with a split into several areas memory, only the contentsof the first manufactured range is read.

WARNING■ Never place external audio sources on the dash panel. They could bethrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeu-vres, thereby injuring the occupants.■ Never place external audio sources close to the airbags. They could bethrown into the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed,injuring the occupants.■ Never hold external audio sources in your hand or on your knees whiledriving. They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sud-den driving manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.■ Always route the connection cable of the external audio source such thatis does not restrict you when driving.

CAUTIONDo not store any important data on the connected external sources. ŠKODAassumes no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected audio sour-ces.

NoteSee the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the exter-nal audio source.

Select audio source

Read and observe and on page 11 first.


The following menu items are displayed in sequence.■ SD - SD memory card■ USB - USB input■ AUX - AUX input

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The unit only switches between connected audio sources with playable con-tent.

The device can be connected to the audio sources connected to recognisemax. 1024 directories and play max. 6500 files. The device can play a max 1024files from a directory.

The unit will play the contents of the connected audio source by alphabeticallysequenced directory and file name.

SD memory card


The SD memory card slot 11 is located on the front of the device » Fig. 1 onpage 4.

Inserting an SD memory card› Push the SD memory card into the available slot with the cut edge to the

front right until it “locks into place”.

Playback starts automatically.

Removing an SD memory card› Press the inserted SD memory card.

The SD memory card “jumps” into the eject position.

CAUTION■ Use only SD memory cards with a standard size. When using smaller SD cardswith the adapter the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while drivingdue to vehicle vibrations.■ Due to differing quality requirements of different card manufacturers, it isnot always possible to guarantee playback from SD memory cards.■ It may not be possible to play some or all files on the SD memory card, ortheir playback may be limited.

USB input

Fig. 6 AUX and USB inputs


The MDI input is above the storage compartment in the front center consoleand is identified by the symbol » Fig. 6 .

The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-ble.

Connect the USB audio source› Plug the USB audio source into the corresponding well.

Playback starts automatically.

Separate USB audio source› Disconnect the USB audio source.

Charge USB audio sourceWith the ignition on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging proc-ess is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via theUSB connector is possible).

The charging efficiency can be different compared to the charging from theusual mains power supply. Connected audio sources can be supplied / loadedwith a current of max. 1.0 A.

Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.

The charging of the connected audio source is automatically stopped afterswitching off the ignition.

CAUTION■ Extension cords, or reducers can impair the function of the connected audiosource.■ A video playback is not supported.

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Note■ When operating together with the connection of the audio source, the re-spective operating instructions are observed.■ We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-ries.

AUX input


The MDI input is above the storage compartment in the front center consoleand is identified with the lettering » Fig. 6 on page 12.

Connecting AUX audio sources› Insert the plug of the audio source in the corresponding well.› Select the menu item using the button AUX.› Start playback on the connected audio source.

Disconnect AUX audio source› Disconnect the connector of the 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 equippedwith an adapter for external power supply, the sound will be impaired. This de-pends on the quality of the adapter which is used.

Note■ The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input. If the exter-nal devices do not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.■ The AUX input can be activated / deactivated » page 13, Settings.■ We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-ries.

Settings and advanced functions

Introduction


Settings 13Supported audio sources and file formats 13

This chapter describes the settings of the Media mode and contains informa-tion about supported audio sources and file formats.

Settings


The following menu items are displayed in sequence.■ Mix - Random play■ Off - Random play function off■ On - Turn on the random play function

■ Repeat - Repeat playback■ All - Repeat playback from the current source■ Track - Repeated track playback■ Folder - Repeated folder playback

■ TP - Sets the traffic news reception■ Yes - The traffic is being received■ No - The traffic is not being received

■ AUX - Enables / disables the AUX input■ On - Activation of the AUX input■ Off - Disables the AUX input

■ AUX vol. - Sets the input level of the AUX audio source (the menu item isavailable only with the audio source being connected)■ Low - Low volume■ Middle - Medium volume■ High - High volume

Supported audio sources and file formats

Supported audio sources

Source Type Specification FAT

SD storagecard

Standard size SD; SDHC

FAT16; VFAT;FAT32

USB device

USB stick;HDD (withoutspecial software)

USB 1.x; 2.x and3.x or higher withsupport of USB2.x

Portable player (e.g., iPod®, iPad®, iPhone®, MTP player(MSC))

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Supported file formats

File Format

MPEG-1; 2 and 2.5( Layer-3 )

Windows MediaAudio 9

File suffix mp3 wma

Max bit rate 320 kbit / s 384 kbit / s

Maximum sampling rate 48 kHz 96 kHz

Playlists m3u; pls; wpl; m3u8; asx

CAUTION■ At the time of publication, the device has been tested with most audio sour-ces available in the various markets. However, it is possible that some audiosources or files will be unreadable or unplayable.■ The GPT Standards (GUID Partition Table) method structured signal sourcesare not supported by the device.■ Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologycannot be played back by the device.

Note■ We recommend that you use class 4 SD memory cards and higher. This guar-antees the fastest possible access to the audio files.■ For a good playback, we recommend using files with a smaller degree ofcompression (for example, a bit rate of at least 160 kb / s or higher compressedMP3 files).

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Index

A

Adjusting the volume 5Audio sources 11AUX 13AUX input 13

B

ButtonsDevice 4Multi-function steering wheel 5

C

Clock 7

D

Declaration of conformity 4Description 4Description and Operation of device 4Device display 4Display

Media 10Radio 8Settings 6

E

Extrasmanual search 9Scan 9

F

File Formats 13Frequency range 8

I

Important notes 4

M

Media 10AUX 13Display 10File Formats 13Operation 10SD card 12Select audio source 11Settings 13Supported Media 13USB 12

MedianPlayback 11

Memory list 8Multi-function steering wheel 5

O

OperationMedia 10Radio 8Settings 7

P

Playback (media) 11

R

RadioDisplay 8Frequency range 8manual search 9Memory list 8Operation 8Save station 8Scan 9Search for stations 9Select station 8Settings 9TP 9Traffic 9

S

Save station 8Scan 9SD card 12Search for stations 9Select audio source 11Select station 8, 9Settings

Device 7Display 6Media 13Multi-function steering wheel 5Operation 7Radio 9Sound 7Volume 5

Setup 7Sound 7Supported audio sources 13Supported files 13Switching the unit off 5Switching the unit on 5

T

Time of daysee clock 7

TP 9Traffic 9

U

USB 12USB input 12

V

Volume 5

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ŠKODA AUTO a.s. pursues a policy of constant product and model develop-ment. Please understand that changes to the scope of delivery in terms ofform, equipment and technology may be introduced at any time. The informa-tion about appearance, performances, dimensions, weight, standards andfunctions of the vehicle is correct at the time of publication. Some equipmentmight only be introduced at a later date, or might only be offered in certainmarkets; information is provided by ŠKODA Partners. It is therefore not possi-ble for legal claims to be made based on the data, illustrations and descrip-tions contained in this Owner's Manual.

Reprinting, reproduction, translation, or any other use, either in whole or inpart, is not permitted without the written consent of ŠKODA AUTO a.s.

ŠKODA AUTO a.s. expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws.

Subject to change.

Issued by: ŠKODA AUTO a.s.

© ŠKODA AUTO a.s. 2014

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