SKODA OCTAVIA 2014 3.G / (5E) Blues Car Radio Manual

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Blues
Infotainment anglicky 11.2013
S00.5614.20.20
5E0 012 720 CC
SIMPLY CLEVER
Infotainment Radio Blues
Owner's Manual

Structure of this Owner's Manual
(explanations)
This Owner's Manual has been systematically designed to make it easy for you to
search for and obtain the information you require.
At the beginning of this manual you will find a table of contents where all the top-
ics described are arranged sequentially. At the end of this manual you will find an
alphabetical index.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front”, “rear” relate to the direction of
travel of the vehicle.
Explanation of symbolsDenotes the end of a section.Denotes the continuation of a section on the next page.®Denotes a registered trademark.
Examples of the information listed in the Owner's Manual
Press the SETUP
→ Sound button.
This information indicates that you must first press the SETUP
button and then se-
lect and confirm the Sound menu.
The “ →” symbol indicates the next step.
Example of the menu, the available menus, menu items or functions.
■ xyz - the first menu level
■ xyz - the second menu level
■ xyz - the third menu level
■ xyz - the first menu level
Notes
WARNINGThe most important notes are marked with the heading WARNING. These
WARNING notes draw your attention to a serious risk of accident or injury .
CAUTION
A 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 operation
of your vehicle.

Preface
You have chosen a ŠKODA vehicle, which is fitted with an Infotainment Radio Blues (hereafter called the unit) – we thank you for your confidence in us.
The new operating concept allows you to make vehicle settings and to operate electronic systems centrally
from the device.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully, because the operation in accordance with these instructions is a prerequisite for proper use of the unit.
Please note that these instructions are meant only as an addendum to the information presented in the Owner's Manual of your vehicle. Therefore, they can be used only in conjunction with the latest manual for
this vehicle. For a detailed description of some functions listed in these instructions, see the Owner's Manual
for your vehicle.
If you have any questions about your device, please contact a ŠKODA Partner.
Your ŠKODA AUTO a.s. (hereinafter referred to as ŠKODA)

Table of Contents
Abbreviations
Introductory information
Important notes
4
Description and operation of the device
5
Operating the device
6
Device settings
9
Audio
Radio
12
Media
14
Vehicle systems
Vehicle settings
19
Index
2Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies - alternative frequencies of the cur-
rent radio stationAMAmplitude modulation - identification of the radio frequency bandTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsDRMDigital Rights Management - technical methods to monitor orrestrict the use of digital media contentESCElectronic Stability ControlFMFrequency modulation - identification of the radio frequency
bandHFPHands-free profile - a software profile for data transfer via
Bluetooth ®,
, which allows for communication between a mo-
bile phone and the hands-free equipment in the vehicleID3 tagan additional feature of a music file, which allows for the dis- play of artist, title, album name, etc.KESSYkeyless unlocking, starting and lockingMP3compressed audio formatPIProgram identification - Station identification by means of a
unique RDS codePTYProgramme type - sorts radio stations into categories (such as News, Sports, etc.) using the transmitted RDS codeRDSRadio Data System - system for the transmission of additional
information for FM radio receptionTPTraffic Program identification - program identifier for the
transmission of traffic informationVINVehicle identification numberWMAWindows Media Audio - compressed audio format
3Abbreviations

Introductory information
Important notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Declaration of conformity
4
Warning statement
4
Component protection
4
This Owner's Manual describes all possible equipment variants without identify-
ing them as special equipment, model variants or market-dependent equipment.
Consequently, this vehicle does not need to contain all of the equipment compo-
nents described in these operating instructions.
The level of equipment of your vehicle refers to your purchase contract of the ve-
hicle. For more information, please contact your ŠKODA Partner.
The illustrations in this manual can differ in minor details from your vehicle; they
are only intended for general information.
WARNING■ Concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully re-
sponsible for the operation of your vehicle.■
Only use the device in a way that ensures that you are in full control of your
vehicle in every traffic situation - there is a risk of accident!
■
Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside, e.g. sirens
from vehicles which have the right of way, such as police, ambulance and fire
brigade vehicles, can be heard at all time.
■
High volumes can cause hearing damage.

Declaration of conformity
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 4.
ŠKODA AUTO a.s. hereby declares that the ŠKODA Infotainment systems meet the
basic requirements and additional provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.


Warning statement First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 4.
FCC § 15.19 Labelling requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC § 15.21 Information to user
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
INDUSTRY CANADA Statements
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, mêmesi le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 4.
Some electronic control units are factory-equipped with component protection.
The component protection was developed as a protection mechanism for: 
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›impairment of factory-fitted control units or control units fitted by a specialist
garage following installation in another vehicle (after a theft, for example);
› impairment of components operated outside of the vehicle;
› the possibility of a legitimate installation or replacement of control units during
repairs at a ŠKODA specialist garage.
When component protection is activated, the following message appears on the
device display screen: Component theft protection - Restricted function. Switch
on ignition.
If the component protection does not deactivate when the ignition is switched
on, please contact a specialist garage.

Description and operation of the device
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the device
5
Switching the device on/off
6
Adjusting the volume
6
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .

Description of the deviceFig. 1
Description of the device
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
 - Knob for switching the device on/off; adjusting the volume
Menu button for calls and confirmations
Function keys (the functions for these keys are described in the relevant
chapters)
Display RADIO
- Radio menu » page 12
MEDIA - Media menu » page 14
MUTE - Mute
SETUP - Device settings » page 9
CAR - Settings for the vehicle system » page 19
BACK - Return to higher-level menu
  - Backward and forward menu navigation (the key functions are descri-
bed in the relevant chapters)

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Switching the device on/offFirst read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.›
Press the  knob to switch the device on or off.
When the device is switched on, the audio source and operating mode that were active before switching off the device will be restored.
If the vehicle key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on,the unit will switch off automatically. After switching on the ignition, the unit is
turned on automatically.
If the device was switched off using the 
knob, then the device will not switch
on automatically after switching on the ignition.
If your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system, the device will switch off automat-
ically after the engine has been turned off and the door opened.
When the ignition is switched off, the system switches off automatically after ap-prox. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).

Adjusting the volume
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 5.
Increase the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the right.
Reduce the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the left.
Muting
›
Press the MUTE button
or
›
Set the volume to 0 using the  knob.
CAUTION
Car speakers may be damaged if playback is too loud or distorted.Note■
The change in volume is displayed on the device display screen.■The corresponding symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted. .■
Some connected sources allow the volume to be changed directly at the source.
■
Excessively high volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.
■
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a device power output of 4 x
20 W.

Operating the device
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating via the device screen
7
Operating using the buttons on the control lever
7
Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel -
Audio menu
8
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Important
notes .
Some features of the device are also displayed in the Maxi DOT display 1)
. Depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment, these features can be operated as follows.
■ Using the buttons on the operating lever » page 7
■ Using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel » page 8
Note
If the ignition and the side light are switched on, the buttons and dials on the
multifunction steering wheel will also be illuminated.1)
Description of the display in the Maxi DOT display » Owner's Manual , chapter Information system
6Introductory information

Operating via the device screenFig. 2
Displays
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
Display of menus, menu items and functions Currently selected menu/menu item
Previous menu item
Next menu item
Higher-level menu
Function with “checkbox” › 
- Function is switched on.
› 
- Function is switched off
Function of button
3
» Fig. 1 on page 5 in the current menu/menu item
Selecting menu/menu item
Select by turning the menu button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
ABCDEFConfirming menu/menu item
Confirm by pressing the menu button 2.
Confirming function of menu/menu item
Confirm the function of menu/menu item F
» Fig. 2 by pressing the correspond-
ing button
3
» Fig. 1 on page 5.
Returning to higher-level menu
Return by pressing the BACK
button.
Switching function on/off with “checkbox” Switch the function on/off by pressing the menu button
2
.
Note
■ Greyed out menus or menu items are not enabled or available.■For some menus or menu items, the current setting is displayed, e.g. Distance:
km or Distance: mi .■
If the device is not currently being used, the display will return to the higher-
level menu after a few seconds.

Operating using the buttons on the control lever
Fig. 3
Buttons on the control lever
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
The individual menus and corresponding menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display can be operated using the buttons on the control lever.
Press and hold - open main menu
Press briefly - select individual menu items or menus
Press briefly - select menu item or menu

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Operating using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel - Audio menuFig. 4
Multifunction steering wheel: Control buttons and dials
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 6.
The individual menu items displayed in the MAXI DOT display in the Audio menu
can be operated using the buttons/dials on the multi-function steering wheel.

Control buttons and dialsButton/
di-al
» Fig. 4
ActionRadioMedia
1Press brieflyChange source, change frequency band1Press and holdSwitch between the Radio and Media operating modes, and open the most recent context status (e.g. the last radio station or track to be played)a)2Press brieflySwitches tone on/off b)
Start/stop playback2Turn upwardsIncrease the volume2Turn downwardsReduce the volume3
Press brieflyGo to the next radio station stored in the station list or to the next radio station stored in the preset list c)
Interrupt traffic reportSkip to next track a)
3Press and holdInterrupt traffic reportFast forwarda)4
Press brieflyGo to the previous radio station stored in the station list
or to the next radio station stored in the preset list Interrupt traffic reportGo to the previous track within 3 s of playback,go to the start of the track after 3 s a)4Press and holdInterrupt traffic reportFast rewinda)5Press brieflyInterrupt traffic reportwithout function5Turn upwardsDisplay list of available stations
Scroll upwardsSwitch to previous track a)
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