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AbbreviationsAbbreviationDefinitionA2DPa software profile for the one-way audio data transfer via
Bluetooth ®ACCAdaptive cruise controlAFAlternative frequencies for the current radio stationAMAmplitude modulation - denomination of the radio frequency
rangeTCSTraction Control of the drive wheelsAVRCPa software profile for the transfer of audiovisual data using
Bluetooth ®AVan audio-visual signal, typical for a DVD player or TV tunerBTBluetooth ®
- wireless communication for reception and
transmission of voice and data informationDABDigital radio receptionDRMa system for monitoring or restricting the use of digital me-
dia contentESCElectronic Stability Controlexifadditional information data for an image fileFMIdentification of the radio-frequency rangeHFP- a software profile for data transfer via Bluetooth ®,
which
allows for communication between a mobile phone and the
in-vehicle hands-free equipmentGPSSatellite system for position determinationGSMGlobal System for Mobile communication, the most popular
standard for mobile phonesID3 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 formatNTSCCoding standard of the audiovisual signal in North and Cen-
tral America and some countries in South East AsiaPALCoding standard of the audiovisual signal in most European
countriesAbbreviationDefinitionPIStation identification of the RDS system, for example when
setting a different radio stationRDSSystem for the transmission of additional information for FM
radio receptionTMCService for transmitting traffic information to the driverTPIdentification of a traffic information stationvCardFile format (vcf) - for the personnel data exchange (especial-
ly electronic business cards)VINVehicle identification numberwmacompressed audio format3Abbreviations

Switching the unit on/off›
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 Telephone mode was active before you switched off the unit and the igni-
tion and Bluetooth ®
function is not switched on, the screen displays the mes-
sage » page 38 . Switch on the ignition or the Bluetooth ®
func-
tion » page 20 .
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.
The unit will switch off automatically after the engine is switched off and the
door is opened if your vehicle is fitted with the KESSY system. If you open the
driver's door before switching off the engine, the device will also switch off.
When the ignition is switched off, the device switches off automatically after
approx. half an hour (discharge protection of the vehicle battery).
Unit menus
Fig. 2
Unit menus
Call up the main menu
›
Press the  button.
Function keys in the MENU main menu Radio - Menu Radio » page 21
Media - Menu Media » page 26
Pictures - Menu Pictures » page 35
Sound - Sound settings » page 18
Setup - Unit settings » page 17
Vehicle - Vehicle system settings » page 68
Navigation - Menu Navigation » page 47
Telephone - Menu Telephone » page 37
Adjusting volume
Increase the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the right.
Reduce the volume
›
Turn the  knob to the left.
Muting
›
Set the volume to 0 using the  knob.
Note
■
The change in volume is displayed on the screen of the unit.■The following symbol appears in the display when the sound is muted : .■
High volumes can cause sound resonance in the vehicle.
■
The car speakers may be damaged if the volume is set too loud or is distor-
ted.
■
The loudspeakers in the vehicle are designed for a power output of the de-
vice of 4x20 W.
■
When equipped with a sound system the speakers are matched for a total
power amplifier output of 570 W.
6Familiarization with the unit

Unit settings
Setup menu
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
17
Sound settings
18
Screen settings
18
Time and date settings
19
Keyboard settings
19
Additional keypad language settings
19
Unit settings
19
Voice control settings
20
Restore factory settings
20
Bluetooth ®
settings
20
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
This chapter covers the basic settings of the device.
Additional settings are described in the individual menus ■ Radio » page 24
■ Media » page 28
■ DVD video » page 35
■ Images » page 36
■ Phone » page 39
■ Navigation » page 48
■ Vehicle system settings » page 68
Main menuFig. 12
Unit settings: Main menu
From the main menu, the basic parameters of the device can be set.
Call up the main menu
›
Press 
→ the function key with the symbol
 .
Menus in the main menu for unit setup
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 18
■ Screen - Screen settings » page 18
■ Time and date - Time and date settings » page 19
■ Language - Setting the device language 1)
■ Keypad: - Keypad display for text entry » page 19
■ More keypad languages - Enables you to enter characters other than those
available for the selected language » page 19
■ Units - Unit settings » page 19
■ Voice control - Voice control settings » page 20
■ Remove SD card 1 safely - Safe removal of the SD card from slot 1
■ Remove SD card 2 safely - Safe removal of the SD card from slot 2
■ Remove USB device safely - Safe removal of USB device
■ Factory settings - Reset to factory settings » page 20
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 20
■ System information - Displays system information
■ Device part number: ... - Part number of the device
■ Hardware: ... - Version of the hardware used
■ Software: ... - Version of the software used
■ Navigation database: ... - Version of the navigation data
■ Gracenote database: ... - Multimedia database version 
1)
The correct display of country-specific characters (e.g. ID3 tag information) cannot always be guaran-
teed.
17Unit settings

■Media Codec: ... - Media codec version
■ Update software - Manual software update (for more information see the
ŠKODA Website www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com )
■ Copyright - Information on licences and copyrights are only available in Eng-
lish
Sound settings
Fig. 13
Sound settings / Balance - fader settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Sound .
■ Volume - Volume settings
■ Traffic report - Sets the volume for the traffic program alerts (TP)
■ Nav. announcements - Sets the volume of the navigation announcements
■ Voice control - Sets the volume for the voice control
■ Maximum switch-on volume - Sets the maximum volume after switching
on
■ Speed-dependent volume adjustment - Speed-dependent volume increase
■ iPod volume - Sets the volume for the connected iPod (on the USB media
input)
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ AUX volume - Sets the volume for the device connected through AUX
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■
Bluetooth audio - Sets the volume of the Bluetooth ®
device connected
■ Quiet - Low volume
■ Medium - Medium volume
■ Loud - High volume
■ Audio lowering: - Setting the reduction of the volume when the park dis-
tance control is active ■ Off - switches off
■ Weak - weak reduction
■ Medium - medium input sensitivity
■ Strong - strong reduction
■ Bass - Mid - Treble - Sets the bass, mid and treble
■ Balance - Fader - Sets the balance between left and right, front and rear
■ Confirmation tone - Switch on/off confirmation tone when a function key is
pressed
■ No navigation sound during call - Switches on or off the navigation prompts
during a telephone conversation
■ Subwoofer - Subwoofer volume settings
■ CANTON advanced setup - Setup of the Canton®
-Sound system
■ Select equaliser sound - Equaliser settings
■ Music - Sound ranges adjusted for listening to music
■ Speech - Subwoofer operation is suppressed to highlight the speech
sound range
■ Sound focus: - Set the sound perception for different zones in the vehicle
interior
■ Off - Settings apply to the whole vehicle
■ Front - Optimised setting for the front seat occupants
■ Driver - Optimised setting for the driver
■ CANTON surround - virtual Canton®
-surround system (active during media
playback)
Screen settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Screen . 
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■Gas consumption: - Gas consumption units
■ kg/100km - Kilograms per 100 km
■ km/kg - Kilometres per kilogram
■ m³/100km - Cubic metres per 100 kilometres
■ km/m³ - Kilometres per cubic metre
■ Pressure: - Pressure units for tyre pressure
■ kPa - Kilopascal
■ bar - bar
■ psi - Pounds per square inch
Voice control settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Voice control .
■ Dialogue style: - Setting the dialogue style
■ Long - Long dialogue (the system plays complete acoustic messages)
■ Short - Short dialogue (the system shortens some acoustic messages or
substitutes them with an acoustic signal)
■ Display available commands - Switch on/off the menus containing basic
voice commands when voice control is activated
■ Voice control session start tone - Switch on/off the audible signal that is
output when voice control is activated
■ Voice control session end tone - Switch on/off the audible signal that is out-
put when voice control is ended
■ Input tone in voice dialogue - Switch on/off the audible signal that is output
to signal that voice control is waiting for a command
Restore factory settings
›
Press the button 
→

→ Factory settings .
■ Reset all settings and data
■ Restore factory settings - Reset all factory settings
■ Reset individual settings/data
■ Sound - Restore default settings for sound
■ Radio - Restore default settings for radio
■ Vehicle - Restore default settings for the vehicle systems
■ Telephone - Restore default settings for phone
■ Media - Restore default settings for media
■ Voice control - Restore default settings for voice control
■
Navigation - Restore default settings for navigation
■ System - Restore the system default settings
Bluetooth ®
settings
›
Press the button 
→ 
→ Bluetooth .
■ Bluetooth - Switch on/off Bluetooth ®
function
■ Visibility: - Switch on/off the visibility of the Bluetooth ®
device for other de-
vices
■ Visible - Visibility is always on
■ Hidden - Visibility is off
■ At start-up - Turns on visibility for 5 minutes after switching on the ignition
or until the driving speed has exceeded 5 km/h
■ Name: - Open the input screen with keyboard - Change the device name
■ Paired devices - Display the list of paired Bluetooth ®
devices; connect or de-
lete a paired device; delete the list of paired devices ■ Delete all - Delete all paired Bluetooth ®
devices
■  - Delete the paired Bluetooth ®
device
■ Find devices - Searches for available external devices with enabled Blue-
tooth ®
functions and activated visibility » page 41
■ Bluetooth audio (A2DP/AVRCP) - Switch on/off the connection option for
Bluetooth ®
profiles A2DP and AVRCP 1)
1)
A2DP and AVRCP are Bluetooth
®
profiles that support multimedia functions.
20Familiarization with the unit

Media
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
26
Title / folder list
27
Track/folder database
27
Playback
28
Media settings
28
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
You can use the unit to play audio and video files in different for-
mats » page 29 , connect different signal source types, or store audio files in
the internal memory of the Jukebox.
When the signal source has been connected, the device starts to automatically
play audio files in alphabetical order.
Types of device operation » page 7 .
› On the device via the operating elements.
› Using the function keys on the device screen.
› Using the Maxi DOT display.
Main menu
Fig. 17
Media: Main menu
Call up the main menu›Press the
 button.
Explanation of graphic Information for the current file (e.g., artist, track title)
selected source / display of the album image 1)
(cover art), with only your
finger over the surface of the function key, you can scroll the album list
Display of the playing time / remaining time and the playing time axis is
possible within the track (file) by moving the slider or by touching the de-
sired location on the time axis
Signal source selection
Track/folder list
Media settings » page 28
Select input source
The function key menu D
» Fig. 17 .
CD/DVD - Changes to a CD/DVD in the player » page 31
SD card 1 - Changes to a memory card inserted in SD 1 » page 32
SD card 2 - Changes to a memory card inserted in SD 2 » page 32
USB - Changes to a data medium connected to the USB input » page 33
iPod - Changes to an iPod (iPhone, iPad) connected at the USB in-
put » page 33
AUX - Changes to an external audio source connected to the AUX in-
put » page 33
BT audio - Changes to a Bluetooth ®
player » page 31
Jukebox - Changes to the Jukebox » page 30
ABCD1)
So long as this is in the Gracenote ®
database or part of the file is being played (ID3 tag).
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Track - Sorted by the track title
Video - Files containing a video recording
Note
■
In the title / folder database a maximum of 1000 files / folders can be dis-
played alphabetically.■
If the file format is not supported by the unit or the file is damaged and can-
not be played the title / folder database displays a struck-through icon.
Playback
The device plays the files in alphabetical order.
Description of the playback keys
ButtonActionFunction /PressPlay / PausePress briefly a)Play the previous titlePress briefly b)Plays the current track from the startPress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-reverse of the trackPress brieflyPlay the next titlePress and hold but-
tonc)Fast-forward of the track

First pressTurn on the track repeat
Second pressTurn on the repetition of the entire folder /
source of signal Third pressSwitch off the repetitionPressTurn on / off the random playback of the
folder / source (mix mode)First pressAutomatic play from the folder / sourceSecond pressTurn off the function a)
Within about 3 seconds after the start of the track playback.
b)
After about 5 seconds after the start of playback of the track.
c)
The longer the button is pressed, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
Scan function
The Scan function can also be started/stopped in the main Media menu by
pressing button
2
» Fig. 1 on page 5 .

The
scanning feature can also be cancelled by switching to another file / signal
source or a function key is pressed for playback.
Note
The function keys listed in the table are different depending on the currently
selected menu screen.
Media settings
›
Press the button in the menu Media 
 .
■ Sound - Sound settings » page 18, Sound settings
■ Manage jukebox - Save/delete supported audio/video files in the internal
unit memory » page 30
■ Mix/repeat/scan including subfolders - switching the song playback in the
following modes (Shuffle / Repeat / Automatic play) including subfolders in
the current folder
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function » page 20
■ Video setup (files) - Set the parameters of the video being played back from
a file
■ Format: - Set the screen width/height ratio
■ Automatic - adjust the picture to the screen size
■ 16:9
■ 4:3
■ 14:9
■ 47:20
■ Video (DVD) settings - Set the parameters of the video being played back
from a DVD source » page 31
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Activate/deactivate the input of the external AUX au-
dio source
■ Reset codec to system settings - Codec default settings
■ Remove safely - safe removal of the source connected
■ Select device
■ SD card 1
■ SD card 2
■ USB 1
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signal sources
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Sources and file formats supported
29
Requirements and restrictions
30
Jukebox
30
Bluetooth ®
player
31
CD/DVD
31
SD memory card
32
USB-, AUX inputs
33
First and foremost, pay attention to the safety instructions » page 4 , Impor-
tant notes .
WARNING■
Never place external signal sources close to the airbags. Loose objects
could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of death!■
Never place external signal sources on the console panel. Loose objects
can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in case of an acci-
dent and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Do not hold external sources while driving in your hand or on your knees.
Loose objects can be thrown forward during a sudden manoeuvre or in
case of an accident and can injure the occupants or other road users.
■
Always route the connection cable of the external signal source such that
is does not restrict you when driving in any way.
CAUTION
We recommend that you do not save any important data to the Jukebox, to
CD /DVD media, Bluetooth ®
players, to SD memory cards or connected external
signal sources. The ŠKODA Partner is not responsible for damage due to the
loss of data stored on these storage devices.
Note
With some signal sources, the output level can be changed at source.Sources and file formats supported
Read and observe
and on page 29 first.
Supported signal sourcesSignal
sources
SD memory cardSD, SDHC, SDXCUSB devicesUSB stick, USB MP3 player, HDD (without spe-
cial software)Other external sourcesPortable player (e.g., iPod ®
, iPad ®
, iPhone ®
,
MTP player, Bluetooth ®
player
CD/DVD drive:
Audio CD (up to 80 min), CD-R and CD-RW
(with a capacity of up to 700 MB), DVD ± R /
RW; conventional DVD, DVD video and DVD
audio
Specifica- tion
SD memory cardFile system FAT16, VFAT, FAT32, exFat, NTFS
USB devices
USB 1.x and 2.x or higher, supported by USB
2.x (the speed of data transmission then cor-
responds to the maximum speed of USB 2.x )
Max. speed of 480 Mb/s
File system FAT16, VFAT, FAT32, NTFSBluetooth ®
-
PlayerBluetooth protocolsA2DPand AVRCP (1.0 - 1.3)CD/DVDISO9660, Joliet (Level 1,2,3), UDF 1.x, UDF 2.x
Formats of audio files
Codec type
(File formats)MPEG-1/2 (layer 3)Windows
Media Audio
7, 8, 9 and 10MPEG-2/4FLAC, WAV, OGGFile suffixmp3wmaasfaacflac
wav oggPlaylistsm3u, pls, wpl, m3u8; asx 29Media

The following information is displayed:
■ Free: - Amount of memory used
■ In use: - Amount of memory free
■ Free files: - Number of files that can be imported (maximum 3000)
The current memory capacity is displayed on the screen when files are being imported or deleted.
Import files
Supported audio/video files » page 29 can be imported from the sources cur-
rently connected into the internal memory.
› Press the button

→ Manage Jukebox → Import .
› A menu of available sources is displayed.
› Select the source desired.
› Select folders B
or files
C
.
› Press the symbol button

D
.
› The
Import completed. (... from ... file (s)) . Import completed successfully.
message indicates that import of the folder or files selected has been com-
pleted.
› Press the button
 and close the file import window.
Delete files
The function is available if there are any audio or video files in the Jukebox.
› Press the button

→ Manage Jukebox → Delete .
› A menu of available media is displayed.
› Select the available medium for deletion.
› Select folders
B
or files
C
.
› Press the symbol button
 .
› Press
Delete .
› The
Files have been deleted. message indicates that the folders/files selec-
ted were successfully deleted.
› Press the button
 and close the delete files window.
Note
■
It is not possible to copy the contents of copyright protected CDs or DVDs to
the Jukebox.■
Files that have already been copied are recognized and cannot be copied
again (shown in grey).
■
It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio or vid-
eo files in the CD/DVD drive.
Bluetooth ®
player
Read and observe
and on page 29 first.
The device makes a wireless connection (pairing) to the Bluetooth ®
player pos-
sible.
›
Follow the same instructions as for pairing the device with a tele-
phone » page 40 .
CAUTION
Do not connect an Apple device to the device via Bluetooth ®
and USB at the
same time, as this may result in a malfunction.
Note
■ We recommend adjusting the volume on the portable player to the maximum
level.■
The volume can also be adjusted by setting the input sensitivity of the unit
for Bluetooth ®
player » page 18 , Sound settings .
■
The supported media functions are dependent on the type of Bluetooth ®
player used.
CD/DVD
Fig. 21
CD/DVD case
Read and observe
and on page 29 first.
The CDslot is located in the glove box on the front passenger side.
Inserting/ejecting a CD/DVD
›
Insert a CD/DVD into the CD slot with the label facing up until it is automati-
cally drawn in. The play function will start automatically. 
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CAUTION■Only use standard sizeSD cards. When using smaller SD cards with the adapt-
er the SD memory card can fall out of the adapter while driving due to vehicle
vibrations.■
We recommend using SD memory cards of class 4 and higher. This guaran-
tees the fastest possible access to the audio files.
■
Always store the SD cards in suitable cases to protect them from dirt, dust
and other forms of damage.
USB-, AUX inputs
Fig. 23
USB and AUX inputs
Read and observe and on page 29 first.
The device enables files from USB storage media as well as from external devi-
ces connected to the USB input such as Apple devices 1)
to be played.
The device allows you to play the analog audio signal from external devices
connected to the AUX input.
The USBand AUXinputs are located above the storage compartment at the
front of the centre console » Fig. 23.
An external device or data media can be connected to the USB/AUX input ei-
ther directly or via a connection cable from the ŠKODA range of original acces-
sories.
AUX input
External signal sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from
your device.
The standard 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUXinput. If the external
audio source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.
It is also possible to adjust the input sensitivity setting on the AUX input de- pending on the signal source connected » page 18, Sound settings .
If an external audio source is connected to the AUX input, which is equipped
with an adapter for external power supply, the sound may be impaired. This
depends on the quality of the adapter which is used.
USB input
External devices such as Apple devices connected to the USB input cannot be
operated from your device 2)
.
Before removing the USBdevice, proceed as follows:›
Press the button 
→

→ Remove USB device safely .
USB extension cables or adapters may affect the operation of the connected
external device.
USB hubs are not supported.
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. 500 mA.
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.
CAUTION
■ The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!■Do not connect an Apple device to the device via Bluetooth ®
and USB at the
same time, as this may result in a malfunction. 
1)
The video playback from an Apple device is not supported.
2)
Some operating options from an external device may not be supported.
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