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22Selector key MEDIAGeneral information for CD/DVD operationAudio-CDs (CD-A) and Audio-DVDs, MP3-CDs and MP3-DVDs as well as Video-
DVDs can be played in the internal CD/DVD drive.
CD not legible
If the unit cannot read an inserted CD/DVD, “ CD fault will be displayed for a short 
period of time. Please check the CD. ” or “incorrect data format. Data cannot be 
read. ” and the CD/DVD is reinserted into the initial position after a few seconds.
If the CD/DVD is not taken out within 10 se conds, it is drawn in again for safety 
reasons.
WARNING
•
The CD player is a 1st class laser produc t. There is a definite risk of injury 
from invisible laser beams if it is opened.
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The CD player contains no parts that have to be serviced or repaired. 
Please contact your specialist garage if  a mechanical defect occurs or the CD 
player has to be repaired.Caution
•
Inserting a second CD/DVD while a CD/D VD is being ejected can destroy the 
CD/DVD drive in the unit. Please note that the CD/DVD ejection lasts a few seconds 
after pressing the  Eject key   During this time the lock in front of the CD/DVD 
case is open. It is essential that you wa it until the CD/DVD has been fully ejected 
before you try to insert a new CD/DVD.
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If the CD/DVD drive becomes mechanical ly defective or a CD/DVD has been 
inserted incorrectly or not fully, “ CD fault will be displayed. Please check the CD. ” 
and then the “ DVD drive the fault ” indicated on the touch-screen. Please check 
the CD/DVD and place it again correctl y and fully into the drive. If a “DVD drive 
fault ” is indicated again, please  contact your Škoda dealer.
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If the inside temperature of the unit  is too high, no CDs or DVDs will be 
accepted. The unit switches into the last active operating mode.Note
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If the function key   is inactive, no new Audio CD/DVD has been inserted or 
an inserted Audio CD/DVD is not readable.
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It is possible that CDs protected by copyright and self-made CD-R, CD-RW and 
DVD-RWs are not returned at all or only in certain circumstances.
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WMA audio data (Windows Media Audio) can also be replayed by the unit and 
stored on the hard disk (HDD) providing this has not been protected by the DRM 
procedure copyright (Digital  Rights Management). The operation and behaviour of 
the unit complies with the MP3 compressed audio data and are not described 
further.
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Please observe the following information for the MP3 operation  ⇒page 26.
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Please comply with the national legal  copyright requirements in your country.
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The DVD drive installed into this unit uses a Dolby Digital
® Audio coding system 
and MLP Lossless
® for highest reproduction quality even with standard Audio 
DVDs. “Dolby
®”, “MLP Lossless
®” and the Double-D-Symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories
®.
•
With the help of “DTS
®” and “DTS 2.0
®” the surrounding sound of a DVD is 
transformed and replayed in best stereo quality. “DTS
®” and “DTS 2.0
®” are regis-
tered trademarks of DTS, Inc.
CD
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The main MEDIA menuOverview of the main MEDIA menuDepending on the selected media source, the main  MEDIA menu is 
provided as  Audio Menu  ⇒ fig. 8  or Video DVD menu  ⇒ fig. 9 . Calling up the main MEDIA menu and changing media source
– Press the selector key   to switch to the main 
MEDIA menu. The 
last used media source  will continue to play.
– If video and audio sources are curren tly selectable at the unit, use the 
 range selector key to change between the last audio and the 
last video source.
Unit keys (Hard keys) for controlling the current audio or video source
The arrow keys on unit   or     will always affect the currently heard audio 
source, irrespective of the current menu used.
 – pressing this briefly changes over to the beginning of the current title or 
chapter, repeated pressing changes over to  the beginning of the previous title or 
chapter.
 – briefly pressing this changes ov er to the next title or chapter.
When in the menu of the currently played audio source it is also possible to change 
titles using the setting up button.
Function keys for controlling the current audio or video source  – pressing this briefly changes over to  the beginning of the current title or 
chapter, repeated pressing changes over to  the beginning of the previous title or 
chapter.
 – briefly pressing this changes over to the next title or chapter.
 – Pause: The play function is stoppe d in the current position - the symbol 
changes to  , – pressing will continue  the play function in this position.
Selectable audio sources in the audio menu  – changes over to an inserted CD/DVD.
 – changes over to an inserted memory card.
 – changes to the audio data stor ed on the internal hard disk ⇒page 26. MP3 
data and unprotected WMA data can be stored  on the hard disk from all selectable 
media (CD, DVD, memory card).
 or  * – changes over to an additionally connected external audio 
source*. Operating an externally connected audio source is possible, with certain 
Fig. 8  Main MEDIA menu: 
Audio Menu.Fig. 9  Main MEDIA menu: 
Video DVD Menu.
MEDIA
MEDIA
A3
CDSD cardHDDAUX
BT audio
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24restrictions, via the radio navigation unit and depends largely on the type of the 
connection.
Selectable video sources in the Video DVD menu
 – changes over to an optionally connected external video source.
 – if a TV Tuner* is connected, it is changed in the TV mode  ⇒page 33.
 – changes over to a Video-DVD  ⇒page 31 inserted into the internal CD/DVD 
drive.
Additional function keys in the audio menu
 – changes over into the  Video DVD menu and plays the last selected video 
source.
 – opens a pop-up window in which  the repeating function determines 
whether the   or the   (in audio CD operation) respectively the current   (in the MP3 operation  ⇒page 26) should be repeated.
 – opens a pop-up window in which the random play function  Mix or the 
automatic play  Scan can be started or the ca pacity of the hard disk HDD capacity 
can be displayed.
 – opens the title list of the current audio source in order to choose 
another title or audio source.
Additional function keys in the Video DVD menu
 – changes to the  Audio menu and plays the last selected video source.
 – switches over the Video DVD played  in the internal CD/DVD drive to the 
menu selection of the film and also opens the incorporated menu control.
 – opens a set-up menu to adapt the display set-ups for the current film. – opens the chapter selection for th e Video DVD played in the internal 
CD/DVD drive.
Inserting or ejecting a CD/DVDInserting a CD/DVD
– Push a CD/DVD with the written side  facing up as far as possible into 
the CD/DVD case until it is automatically drawn in. The play function 
will start automatically. 
Ejecting a CD/DVD
– Press the button   to move the CD/DVD in the internal CD/DVD  drive into the Eject position.If a CD/DVD is not removed when ejected, it will be reinserted after approximately 
ten seconds for safety reasons.
Playable MP3 and WMA data can also be  stored on the hard disk of the unit 
⇒ page 29.
WMA Data (Windows Media Audio)
The copyright of audi o data compressed by  Windows  Media Audio, can also be 
protected by the DRM procedure ( Digital  Rights  Management). Such WMA data is 
not supported by the unit.Inserting or removing a memory card Inserting a memory card
– Push the memory card into the me mory card case with the trimmed 
edge to the front right (horizontal case) or to the front top (vertical 
case), until it is locked in position . The play function will start automat-
ically.
Taking out a memory card
– Press against the spring resistance of the inserted memory card, the  memory card “skips” back  into the Eject position.
AVTVDVDVideoRepeat
title
CD
folderExtrasSelectionAudioMenuDisplayChapter
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Destination entry from the memory card *
– You can enter the destinations from the SD card using the function   in theNavigation menu . The destinations must 
only be stored on the SD card in the corresponding format.
Only MP3 data and unprotected WMA data can be read from the SD card. All other 
data is ignored.
Playable MP3 and WMA data can also be  stored on the hard disk of the unit 
⇒ page 29.
Memory card empty or data not readable
If a memory card is inserted, on which no audio data has been stored, it will  not be 
switched over into the memory card mode after the loading procedure. When in 
the  Audio menu  the function key   remains inactive on the top line of the 
touch-screen and the function cannot be seleced  ⇒page 23, fig. 8 .
Requirements of the memory card
Memory cards measuring 32 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm or 1.4 mm can be inserted into 
the memory card case.
All other physically suitable memory card s such as SDHC memory cards (“Secure 
Digital High-Capacity Memory Cards”) can not  be read.Audio menu Selecting title or audio sourceChanging the audio source
– Press the selector key   to switch to the main  MEDIA menu. If 
the last selected was a video source, press the set-up key   
again to open the  Audio menu.
– When in the  Audio menu the play function of the last played audio 
source will continue from the last played point. – Press one of the top function keys
 to select the corresponding audio 
source. The play function of the se lected audio source will continue 
from the last played point.
Opening the selection menu of the available audio sources
–When in the  Audio menu press the function key   to display 
the title list of the currently played audio source. The currently played 
track is shown as highlighted.
– Press on the function key   as of ten as necessary until the selection 
menu of the available audio sources has opened.
– Press on the left of the audio source display  ,   or   the content of these folders or data carriers will then be 
indicated.
Changing track or selecting track manuallyPress the selector key   to switch to the main  MEDIA menu. If the 
last selected was a video source, press the set-up key   again to 
open the  Audio menu .
Select track
– Briefly press on the arrow keys on the unit   or   in the  Audio menu 
or press on the function keys on the screen   or  .
Fa s t  re ve rse / fo r w a rd
– Keep pressing the arrow keys at the unit   or   or the function keys  on the touch-screen   or  .
– Release the corresponding key if th e desired title sequence has been 
reached.
Import destinations
SD card
MEDIA
MEDIA
Selection
  CD
 SD card
 HDD
MEDIA
MEDIA
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Audio CD/DVD
– Press the function key   to display the title list of the currently played audio CD/DVD.
– Select the title from the title list by pressing  .
– Use the function key   to switch from the title list back into the selec- tion menu or the selection menu  of the available audio sources.
MP3 Data: Select track
– Press on the function key  , in order to display the title list with  the currently played title and, if necessary, to display the sub-folder 
contained in this folder.
– Press on the display of a data folder to open it.
– Press the function key   to open the appropriate higher priority  folder.
– By pressing   several times, you will switch folder by folder to the  selection menu of the available audio sources. There you can search 
for titles of another audio source.
Repeat track
–Open the  Audio menu ⇒ page 23.
– Press the function key  .
– Press on   in the pop-up window to automatically repeat the  current track at the end.
– If you press on   (Audio CD mode) or   (MP3 operation) in the  pop-up window the titles of the current CD or the current folder are 
repeated automatically.
Random play function – When in the  Audio menu press the function key  .
– Press on   in the pop-up window. All titles of the current audio  source will now be played in random order.
– Use the function key   to terminate the function of the current  title. The normal play function  continues with the current title.Automatic play (Scan function)– When in the Audio menu press the function key  .
– Press on   in the pop-up window. All the titles of the current audio  source are played for approximately 10 seconds.
– Press   to terminate the play function of the current title. The  normal play function continues with the current title.Alternatively, start and end the automatic play by briefly pressing the set button  .
Note
In the  Audio menu , press on the function key   and afterwards on 
 in the pop-up window, the informat ion relating to the assigned or 
free memory space on the hard disk will appear on the screen.MP3 dataGeneral information for MP3 operationRequirements for the MP3 data and data carrier•
650 MB and 700 MB CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW.
•
4.7 GB DVDs and up to 8.5 GB Double Layer DVDs.
Selection
Track ...
Selection
Repeat
Tr a c k
CD
folder
MIX
Extras
Mix
 Mix
Extras
Scan
Scan
A8
Extras
HDD capacity
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The CDs/DVDs must correspond to the ISO 9660 Level 2 standard as well as the 
Joliet data system (single and multi-session).
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Data names must be no longer than 64 characters.
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The list structure is restricted to a depth of 8 list levels.
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The name of the artist, the album and the title of the reproduced MP3 data can 
be shown as ID3 tag, providing this information is available. The list and data name 
will be displayed if  there is no ID3 tag.
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Play lists are not supported.
•
WMA data (Windows  Media Audio) can also be played even if the copyright is 
additionally protected by the DRM procedure ( Digital  Rights  Management). Such 
WMA data is not supported by the unit.
•
The operation and behaviour of playable WMA data conforms to the MP3 data 
and will not be described further.
Bit rate (data flow per time unit) 
•
The system supports MP3 data with bit ra tes of 32 to 320 KB/s as well as MP3 
data with variable bit rates.
•
The indicated playing time data with variable bit rates is not reliable.
Playing sequence of MP3 data and foldersThe unit plays the MP3 data stored on  a data carrier in a certain sequence ⇒fig. 10 . 
The illustration shows an example of a  typical MP3 CD containing the titles 
(Tracks
), folder (Folder
) and sub-folder. When setting up you can stipulate if 
MP3 data from all folders and sub-folders can be played.
Fig. 10  Possible structure of 
a MP3 CD.
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28External sources*AUX-IN and MEDIA-IN inputInput AUX-IN
– Activate the AUX-IN socket in the menu  Setup Media by pressing the 
function key  .
– The input for external audio sources AUX-IN is located under the  armrest of the front seats.
– External audio sources, which are no t connected to the AUX-IN socket, 
cannot  be operated via the radio.
Input MDI - Multimedia socket (MEDIA-IN)
– Activate the MEDIA-IN socket in the menu  Setup Media by pressing 
the function key  .
– The input MDI is located in the glove box. – Audio data in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from the 
external data sticker, connected  to the multimedia socket, can be 
played via the radio.
– External audio sources, which are  connected to the AUX-IN socket, 
can  be operated via the radio.
It is possible to play back external audio sources via the loudspeakers of the radio 
in the vehicle.
You can select another audio source on the ra dio at any time. As long as the external 
audio source is not switched off, it re mains always active in the background.
Please refer to the Owner's manual of the respective manufacturer for the opera-
tion of the external audio source.
If a MEDIA-IN socket is additionally  installed, the button   is displayed 
instead of the function key   in the  Audio menu. Please note that an audio 
source connected to the AUX-IN socket can on ly be replayed, if there is currently no 
data carrier connected to  the MEDIA-IN socket.
Use the standard jack plug 3.5 mm for the AUX-IN socket. If the external audio 
source does not have this jack  plug, you must use an adapter.
Adjust the play function volume of the external audio source
The play function volume of the external audio source can be changed via the 
volume control on the radio.
Depending on the connected audio source the output volume on the external 
audio source can be changed.
You can also change the input sensitivity of the external audio source, in order for 
the play function volume of the external  audio source to adapt to other audio 
sources or to avoid distortions  of the play function volume.
Adapter
A special adapter is required to connect audio sources via the input MDI.
We recommend that you purchase an adap ter for connecting the USB devices, the 
devices with Mini USB output or an  iPOD, at a Škoda Service Partner.
Fig. 11  AUX-IN and MEDIA-
IN socket
AUX
MEDIA-IN
MEDIA-IN
AUX
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Conditions for proper connection•
Only USB devices with the spec ification 2.0 can be connected.
•
The version of the file allocation tabl e FAT (File Allocation Table) of the 
connected device must be FAT16 (< 2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB).
•
In order to replay from a unit with a hard  disk (HDD) which includes a large data 
volume, it can lead to a time delay when  reading in the overview of the music data.
•
In order to replay from a unit, which includes a complicated folder structure, it 
can lead to a time delay when readin g in the overview of the music data.
•
The folder structure in the connected unit must not exceed a depth of 8 levels. 
One folder must not contain more than 1°000° data.
•
A USB extension cable or USB distributo r (HUB) must not be used to connect 
the unit.
WARNING
•
On no account place an external audio source on the dash panel. You 
could make sudden manoeuvres in th e passenger compartment and injure 
the occupants.
•
On no account place an external audio source close to the airbags. You 
could be thrown back in the passen ger compartment by the airbags being 
deployed and injure the occupants.
•
You must not hold the external audio source in the hand or on the knees 
while driving. You could make sudden manoeuvres in the passenger 
compartment and injure the occupants.
•
Always guide the connection cable of th e external audio source in such a 
way that is does not restrict you when driving.Caution
The AUX-IN socket must only be used for audio sources!
Note
•
The external audio source, which is conne cted via AUX-IN, can only be used if 
no unit is connected via  MDI at the same time.
•
If an external audio source is connected  via AUX-IN, which is equipped with an 
adapter for external power supply, it can o ccur that the audio signal is interrupted. 
This depends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
•
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are matched to a power output of the radio of 
30°W.
Storing and processing audio data (HDD)Storing MP3 and WMA data on the hard disk (HDD)Selecting titles or folders to be stored
– Check the available audio sources fo r titles or folders which you may 
wish to store on the hard disk. You can select the complete contents of 
an installed data carrier for storing on the hard disk in the selection 
window of the available audio sources.
– If you press the function key   behind the display of a title or folder,  a pop-up window will open.
– Pressing   in the pop-up window  will start the play function.
– Press   in the pop-up window to  store the respective title or 
folder on the hard disk.
– Press   in the following pop-up window for confirmation that  you have taken note of the message.
Selecting storage space and store titles
– Press  , if the title or folder should be stored 
directly on the first level, which is  the root folder of the hard disk. In 
this connection please observe  ⇒page 27, “Playing sequence of MP3 
data and folders”.
Play
CopyContinueDrop file/folder here
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– Or press   if a new folder should be created for the title or folder. Choose a name for this folder from the following menu. The 
newly created folder is opened and the name you choose will be indi-
cated in the title line.
– You can now create another folder  (one folder has a maximum of 
seven sub-folders) or you can store the selected title or folder in the 
currently described folder. Press the function key   to open the 
appropriate higher priority folder.
– Press the function key   if you wish to store the title 
or folder at the selected point.
– Press   to abort the storing process of the currently stored title.  Once the storing process has been completed, the pop-up window 
will close automatically.Storing 100 music titles of av erage length of time (3 - 5 minutes) will take approxi-
mately 40 minutes.
If the unit is switched off during the storing process, the storing process will be 
terminated with the last fully stored title.
Functions and progress display during the memory procedure
You can continue listening to this or anot her audio source while storing other audio 
data.
Data names with a length of max.  32 characters can be displayed.
The function key   is blocked in the  Audio menu during the saving process. 
If the function key   is pressed regardless, a pop-up window will open 
instead of the selection menu where the progress of the saving process is displayed. 
If you press   in the pop-up window, the storing process will be aborted with 
the last fully stored title. Press the se lector key   twice to close the pop-up 
window and continue the storing process.
Editing stored audio data (titles) and foldersSelect title or folder
– Open the selection menu of  the available audio sources ⇒page 25.
– Press the function key   to disp lay the stored titles and folders 
on the hard disk.
– Select the title or folder to be pr ocessed. Press on the display of a 
folder   to open it. Press the function key   to open the 
appropriate higher priority folder. The names of the currently opened 
folders are displayed in the title line.
– Press the function key   behind the display of the title or folder you  wish to process. A po p-up window will open.
– The play function can be started and the title or folder can be copied,  renamed or erased via the pop-up window.Function keys in the pop-up window:
 –  starts the play function of the selected title or folder  ⇒page 27, “Playing 
sequence of MP3 data and folders”.
 – stores a copy of the title or folder  ⇒page 29, “Selecting storage space and 
store titles”.
 – opens the entry mask to change the title or folder name.
 – erases the selected title or folder after renewed confirmation.
New folder
Drop file/folder here
Cancel
SelectionSelection
Cancel
MEDIA
 HDD
 ... Name
PlayCopyRenameDelete
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– If you press the free part of the touch-screen again the  Video DVD 
menu  will fade out again. The  Video DVD menu will automatically fade 
out after approx. 15 seconds without an operation.Aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9)
The film started with the pre-set aspect ra tio (4:3 or 16:9). You change the aspect 
ratio in the set-up menu.
Note
The manufacturer of the DVD is responsible for the display of the menu selection 
of a film and the selection and settings offered there. The manufacturer of the DVD 
is also responsible for the different behavi ours of individual films during identical 
operation.The Video DVD menuChanging over between audio and video function
– Press the function key   in the  Video DVD menu to change 
⇒ page 23, fig. 8  into the Audio menu .
Opening the incorporated menu control
– Press the function key   in the  Video DVD menu to open 
⇒ page 31, fig. 13  the incorporated menu control. When a film is 
running and switches back to menu selection  ⇒page 31, “Opening 
and operating the menu control”.
– Press   to open the incorporated menu control. The image will  change again to the full picture di splay. Depending on the data struc-
ture of the inserted DVD, the film will stop while in the menu selection 
or the play function is conti nued from the last played point. Changing the display set-ups
– Press the function key   in the 
Video DVD menu to change the 
brightness, contrast or colour of the film shown on the touch-screen.
Opening chapter selection
– Press the function key   in the  Video DVD menu during the 
running time of a film to  display the list of the chapters in the Video 
DVD. The current chapter will be shown at the top, all the others are 
shown underneath.
– Press directly on the display of a chapter (e.g.  ). The play  function of the film will continue  at the beginning of the selected 
chapter.
– Alternatively, you may change the current chapter by pressing the  arrow keys on the unit or in the  Video DVD menu or by turning the set-
up button  .
Function keys for controlling the current audio or video source
 – pressing briefly changes to the beginning of the current chapter, repeated 
pressing changes to the beginning of the previous chapter.
 – brief pressing changes to the next title or chapter.
 – the play function is stopped in the current position and the symbol changes to  , – pressing   will continue the play function in this position.
Additional function keys in the Video DVD menu  – changes over to a connected external video source*.
 – changes to the TV mode*.  – changes to a Video-DVD inserted in the CD/DVD drive.
AudioMenu
DisplayChapter
Chapter 3
A8
AVTVDVD
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