USB SKODA OCTAVIA 2008 2.G / (1Z) Columbus Navigation System Manual
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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