SKODA FABIA 2014 3.G / NJ Bolero Car Radio Manual

A radio station can be stored in the device memory in one of the following
ways.
Save station from the menu Radio›
In the menu Radio press and hold the desired station button
C
» Fig. 9 on
page 16 until you hear an acoustic signal.
If a station was already stored in the desired position it is replaced with the
currently selected station.
Save station from the station list
›
In the list of available stations » page 17 press the function key of the desired
station longer.
A list of the station keys
C
is shown as well as a list of the functions keys for
the storage groups
E
» Fig. 9 on page 16 .
›
Select a storage group.
›
Press the station button.
The station is stored under the selected station button.
Station logos
Read and observe
on page 16 first.
With the present buttons
C
» Fig. 9 on page 16 logos (images) can be linked or
removed to/from the radio stations.
Store station logos automatically (FM / DAB)
›
Before you store the radio station to a station button function key press in
the Radio menu the function key

→ Advanced settings .
›
Activate the menu item Auto-save station logos » page 20 , Advanced Set-
tings (FM) and » page 20 , Advanced setup (DAB) .
When you save the station to a station button, the station is assigned a logo
from the device memory if the logo is available in the memory.
Assign channel logo manually
A logo can be assigned or removed manually from the previously stored sta-
tions.
›
Press the function key 
→ Station logos .
A menu with preset buttons for radio stations is displayed.
›
Press the preset button for the station, which a logo is to be assigned to.
A menu of media (CD, SD card, USB) is displayed.
› In the relevant media select the image you want to have.
By selection of the image it is assigned to the relevant station button.
Remove channel logo manually›
Press the function key 
→ Station logos .
A menu with preset buttons for radio stations is displayed.
›
Press the preset button for the station, which a logo is to be removed from.
The logo is removed from the station button.
Note
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500 x 500 pixels.■
The information about radio station updates can be found on the ŠKODA In-
ternet pages www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com .
TP Traffic programme
Read and observe
on page 16 first.
The function allows the reception of traffic information.
Switching the traffic information station on and off manually
›
Press the  button.
or
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key
 .
›
Enable or disable the menu item
Traffic program (TP).
Current traffic reports
During a traffic announcement, the following menu is displayed.
›
Cancel - interruption of the current traffic report. The TP function remains
activated.
›
Deactivate - Interrupt the current traffic report and turn off TP function.
Note
■
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 TP
station.■
During playback in menu Media or a radio station in the AM range, traffic
news is received from the previously selected FM radio station.
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Settings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings
20
Advanced Settings (FM)
20
Advanced setup (DAB)
20
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
The basic setting of the Radio menu functions is the same for all broadcast
ranges.
The Advanced setup menu is different for FM and DAB. The AM broadcast area
does not have this menu.
Settings
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key
 .
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 12, Sound settings
■ Scan - Auto-play all stations in the current frequency band, each station for
around five seconds.
■ Arrow buttons: - Set the station select function in the Radio menu
■ Preset list - Change between stations stored under the preset buttons
■ Station list - Change between all receivable radio stations of the selected
frequency band
■ Traffic program (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ Delete presets - Deletes the preset buttons
■  - Delete a particular radio station
■ 
Delete all - Delete all stored stations
■ Station logos - manual assignment /removal of station logos » page 19, Sta-
tion logos
■ Radio text - Switching the text display radio (FM and DAB) on and off
■ Advanced setup - another setting that is different depending on the selec-
ted broadcasting range(FM and DAB)
Advanced Settings (FM)
›
Select the FM band in the Radio menu, and press the function key

→ Ad-
vanced settings .
■
Alternative frequency (AF) - Switching on/off the search for alternative fre-
quencies of the station currently being heard, when you turn off AF off is dis-
played on the device screen
■ Radio Data System (RDS) - Switches on/off the RDS function
■ RDS Regional: - Switch on/off the automatic tracking of related regional sta-
tions ■ Fixed - Maintains the selected regional station continuously. When the sig-
nal is lost, another regional station must be set manually.
■ Automatic - Auto-selects the station with the best reception at the mo-
ment. If you lose reception the region, the unit will automatically set anoth-
er available region.
■ Auto-save station logos - Automatic storage of the station logos » page 19,
Station logos
Advanced setup (DAB)
›
Select the DAB band in the Radio menu, and press the function key

→
Advanced settings .
■ Auto-save station logos - Automatic association of the logo with station de-
tected » page 19
■ DAB traffic announcements - Switch on/off DAB announcements
■ Other DAB messages - Switch on/off other announcements (e.g., warnings,
regional weather, sports reports, financial news)
■ DAB - DAB station tracking - Switch on/off automatic DAB station tracking in
other station groups
■ Automatic DAB - FM switching - Switch on/off auto-switching from DAB to
the FM frequency band if the DAB signal is lost
■ L-Band - Switch on/off the automatic DAB station search in L-band
DAB station tracking
If a DAB station is a member of several sender groups, when the signal is poor,
the same station is searched in a different sender group.
Auto-change DAB -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 received again.
› If a DAB station is also not available in the FM band due to poor reception,
the device will be switched to mute. 
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L-band
For the DAB radio reception in different countries, different frequency ranges
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 to leave this menu item turned off. The channel scan is therefore faster.21Radio

Media
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
22
Playback
22
Folder / track list - Browser
23
Multimedia database
23
Settings
24
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
The device allows you to play audio files from different media and connected
devices (hereinafter referred to only as “audio sources)” » page 24.
Main menu
Fig. 12
Media: Main menu
Call up the main menu
›
Press the  button.
Main Menu - Information and function keys Title or possibly artist name, album name
Playback timeline with a slider 1)
(shows details of the playing time and re-
maining playing time of the track)
ABSelected audio source / display of the album image
Select the audio source » page 25
Folder / title list 2)
» page 23 / Multimedia Database 2)
» page 23
Menu settings Media » page 24
Description of function keys of the menu Media for playback » page 22, Play-
back .
Note
■
The name of the artist, the album and the title of the file being played are
displayed on the screen if the information is stored on the audio source as an
ID3 tag. If no ID3 tag is available, only the file name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bitrates.
Playback
The device plays the titles in alphabetical order.
Function keys for playback: » Fig. 12 on page 22
ButtonActionOperation PressPlay / Pause

Press within 3 sec-
onds after the start
of the track playback.Play the previous titlePress after about 3 seconds after the
start of the title play- back.
Plays the current track from the start
Press and hold but-tonFast-reverse within the title
PressPlay the next titlePress and hold but-tonFast-forward within the titlePressSwitch on and off the repeat title playback CD1)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
2)
For some connected audio sources, the function key is inactive.
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ButtonActionOperationPressSwitch on/off the repeat title playbackPressSwitch on and off the repeat title playback
from the current album or folder
The movement within the track is possible by touching the timeline 1)
B
» Fig. 12
on page 22 .
Changing to the previous or next track is possible by touching and moving the
finger to the left or right of the screen area
A
» Fig. 12 on page 22 .
Note
Some function keys for playback may not be available.
Folder / track list - Browser
Fig. 13
Folder / Title list
The content of an audio source is displayed in alphabetical order in the folder /
track list.
The device allows you to browse the folder / track list without changing the
playing track. For some audio sources the display of the folder / track list is not
available.
See a list
›
Press the function key in the menu Media 
.
The folder / track list is displayed (not for connected Apple devices).
Folders and title lists - information and function keys » Fig. 13
Name of the selected audio source / the selected folder
Playback Options 2)
» table on page 22
Display the multimedia database 3)
» page 23
Folder
Playlist
Title playback
Stop the title playback
Appears on the title icon 
, then this cannot be played. By pressing the func-
tion key, the cause is displayed (e.g., DRM protection, unsupported format,
etc.).
In the area A
the display shows the selected audio source, and possibly the
audio source folder. Movement within the folder is done by pressing the func-
tion key for the folder.
By pressing one of the function keys for playback
B
the playback starts and at
the same time the menu Media » Fig. 13 is displayed.
Note
■
In the folders and title lists a directory max. of 1000 entries is displayed de-
pending on the date of creation. The entries are arranged alphabetically.■
The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection
speed and volume of data.
Multimedia database
Fig. 14
Multimedia database 
ABC1)
The display playback time axis is not supported by some audio sources.
2)
For some audio sources, the function keys are not available.
3)
The function is only available for the display of the entire source content and only for some audio sour-
ces.
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In the multimedia database the title properties are sorted according to catego-
ries.
The display of the multimedia database is only available for some audio sour-
ces.
A connected Apple device displays only the multimedia database.
Viewing multimedia database›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 .
If the display of the folder / track list is not supported by the device, then the
multimedia database is displayed.
Categories of Multimedia Database - information and function keys » Fig. 14
Name of the selected audio source / the selected category
Display of folder / track list » page 23(the function is only available for the
display of the entire source content and only for some audio sources)
Track lists - Sorted by the track title
Artists - Sorted by artist's name
Albums - Sorted by album name
Tracks - Sorted by the track title
Podcasts - Sorted by the Podcast names
Genres - Sorted by the genre type
Composers - Sorted by the composer names
Audiobooks - Sorted by the audiobook names
The display icons for the categories of multimedia database is not supported
by some audio sources. Only the name of the category is displayed.
For playback the category and then the title is selected.
The movement within the categories is done by pressing one of the function
keys in the range
A
.
Settings
›
Press the function key in the menu Media
 .
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 12, Sound settings
■ Mix / repeat including subfolders - Switching the title display including sub-
directory
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 15
AB■
Remove safely - safe removal of the audio source
■ SD card - Removal of the SD storage card
■ USB - Removal of the USB audio source
■ Traffic program (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Enables / disables the AUX input
Audio sources
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select audio source
25
Bluetooth ®
Player
25
SD memory card
25
USB input
26
AUX - input
27
Supported audio source and file formats
27
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect dif-
ferent source types » page 27.
For an audio source with a memory split into several areas, only the memory
areas of the supported formats can be read » tab. Supported audio sources on
page 27 .
WARNING■
Never place audio sources close to the airbags. They could be thrown into
the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the
occupants.■
Never place audio sources on the dash panel, in your hand or on your
knees. They could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sud-
den driving manoeuvres, thereby injuring the occupants.
■
Always route the connection cable of the audio source such that is does
not restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
Do not store any important data on the connected external sources. ŠKODA
assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected audio sour-
ces. 24Media

NoteSee the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the exter-
nal audio source.
Select audio source
Fig. 15
Select audio source
Read and observe
and on page 24 first.
Selection of the audio source can be performed in the following ways.
› Repeatedly press the key
 the display will change between available au-
dio sources.
› In the menu
Media press the function key
1
» Fig. 15 - 
and select the de-
sired audio source.
› In the folder / track list
» page 23and in the multimedia data-
base » page 23 press the function key 
» Fig. 15 - 
and select the desired
audio source.
Menu for the audio source SD card - inserted SD memory card » page 25
USB - connected to the USB input audio source » page 26
BT audio - coupled Bluetooth ®
player » page 25
AUX - Connected to the AUX input audio source » page 27
By pressing a function key with the audio source name the playback of titles
available starts.
The unit only switches between connected audio sources with playable con-
tent.
The unit will play the contents of the connected audio source according to the
alphabetically sequenced directory and file name.
If the main and the additional telephones » page 32, Main / additional
phone are connected to the device the audio source appears after selection 
BT Audio a menu for selecting the Bluetooth ®
Player.
Bluetooth ®
Player
Read and observe
and on page 24 first.
The unit allows audio files of a connected Bluetooth ®
player to play using the
A2DP and AVRCP audio profile.
›
For connecting follow the same instructions as for pairing the device with a
telephone » page 34.
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
player, and this is connected
to the USB input, then the Bluetooth ®
connection is dropped.
The following warning message appears in the device screen Bluetooth-Audio
(A2DP) ... Connection cancelled.
Note
■
We recommend setting the maximum output level of the Bluetooth ®
Play-
er » page 12 , Sound settings .■
Some operator options via the device may not be supported and are depend-
ent on the Bluetooth ®
player being used.
SD memory card
Fig. 16
SD memory card slot
Read and observe and on page 24 first.
The SD memory card slot is located in the glove box on the front passenger
side » Fig. 16 . 
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Inserting an SD memory card›Push the SD memory card into the available slot with the cut edge down-
wards until it “locks into place”.
The play function will start automatically. The playlists are not played auto-
matically and must be manually started from the folders and title lists.
Removing an SD memory card›
Press the button 
→ Remove safely SD card .
›
Press the inserted SD memory card. The SD memory card “jumps” into the
eject position.
After popping out the SD memory card, playback will start from the last played
audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the Radio
menu.
Unreadable SD memory card
If there are no readable files on the SD memory card nothing will play.
Due to differing quality requirements from different card manufacturers, it is
not always possible to guarantee the playback from SD memory cards.
It may not be possible to play some or all files on the SD memory card, or pos-
sibly their playback may be limited.
CAUTION
Use only SD memory cards with a standard size. When using smaller SD cards
with the adapter the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving
due to vehicle vibrations.
USB input
Fig. 17
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe and on page 24 first.
The USB input is above the storage compartment in the front center console and is identified with the symbol 
» Fig. 17 .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble.
Some audio sources connected to the USB input can be operated from this de-
vice 1)
.
Connect the USB audio source
›
Plug the USB audio source into the corresponding well.
The play function will start automatically. The playlists are not played auto-
matically and must be manually started from the folders and title lists.
If an Apple device is connected as a Bluetooth ®
player, and this is connected
to the USB input, then the Bluetooth ®
connection is dropped.
The following warning message appears in the device screen Bluetooth-Audio
(A2DP) ... Connection cancelled.
Separate USB audio source
›
Press the button 
→ Remove safely → USB .
›
Disconnect the USB audio source.
After disconnecting the USB audio source, playback will start from the last
played audio source. If this source is not available, the device switches to the
Radio menu.
Charge USB audio source
With the ignition 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 be different compared to the charging from the
usual mains power supply. Connected audio sources can be supplied / loaded
with a current of max. 1.5 A.
Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
The charging of the connected audio source is automatically stopped after
switching off the ignition. 

1)
Some operating options from an audio source may not be supported.
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CAUTION■USB extension cords, or reducers may impair the function of the connected
audio source.■
A video playback is not supported.
Note
■ When operating together with the connection of the audio source, the re-
spective operating instructions are to be observed.■
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
AUX - input
Read and observe
and on page 24 first.
The AUX input is above the storage compartment in the front center consoleand is identified with the 
» Fig. 17 on page 26 .
An audio source connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from this
unit.
After connecting the AUX audio source, the source must be selected.
Connecting AUX audio sources
›
Insert the plug of the audio source in the corresponding well.
›
Select the AUX audio source » page 25, Select audio source .
›
Start playback on the connected audio source.
Disconnect AUX audio source
›
Disconnect the connector of the audio source.
After disconnecting the AUX audio source is no automatic change to another
audio source takes place.
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 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 24, Settings .
■
The volume can be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the connected
AUX audio source » page 12, Sound settings .■
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.
Supported audio source and file formats
Read and observe
and on page 24 first.
Supported audio sources
SourceTypeSpecificationFile systemSD memory cardStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16; VFAT;
FAT32; exFAT NTFSUSB devices
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software)MTP player (with
the Android oper- ating system and Windows)
USB 1.x; 2.x and
3.x or higher with support of USB 2.xBluetooth ®
-
Player-Bluetooth proto- colsA2DPand
AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)-Other sourcesPortable player (e.g. iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
) 27Media

Supported file formatsCodec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximumsampling rateMulti-
channelPlaylistsMPEG-1; 2 and 2.5
(Layer-3)mp3320 kbit / s48 kHz
no
m3u; pls;wpl;
m3u8; asx
Windows Media Audio
8; 9 and 10wma384 kbit / s96 kHzMPEG-2 and 4aac; mp4;m4a
48 kHz
WAVwav
Defined by
the format
(approx.
1.5 Mbit /
s)
FLAC;
OGG Vorbisflac; ogg
Defined by the format (approx.
5.5 Mbit / s)
yes
The images on the record covers can have an image resolution of max. 800 x
800 pixels and be in jpg, jpeg, png, bmp and gif formats. These are only dis-
played on the device screen when they are available in the playable audio
source.
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 audio
sources or files will be unreadable or unplayable.■
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured signal sources
are not supported by the device.
■
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology
cannot 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 low level of compres-
sion (for example, a bit rate of at least 160 kb / s or higher compressed MP3
files).
■
A list of compatible audio sources can be found on the ŠKODA Internet pa-
ges.
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