key SKODA OCTAVIA 2015 3.G / (5E) Columbus Infotainment System Manual

Store preferred stationRead and observe
on page 17 first.
For each broadcasting range there are 18 preset buttons to store the preferred
stations. These preset buttons are divided into three memory groups.
A station can be stored in the device memory in one of the following ways.
Store station from the Radio menu
›
In the menu Radio select a station and hold the desired station button
C
» Fig. 6 on page 17 until you hear an acoustic signal.
If a station was already stored in the desired position it is replaced with the
currently selected station.
Store station from the station list
›
In the list of available stations » page 18 hold the function key of the desired
station.
The following station button is displayed.
›
Press the station button.
Station logos
Read and observe
on page 17 first.
Channel logos are stored in the device memory which are assigned automati-
cally by the device when storing the stations under preset buttons.
Disable / Enable Auto-save station logos (FM / DAB)
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key

→ Advanced settings .
›
Select the menu item
Auto-save station logos Switch on or off » page 20,
Advanced Settings (FM) and » page 20 , Advanced settings (DAB) .
Assign station logo manually
A logo can be assigned manually for the preferred station.
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key

→ Station logos .
A menu with preset buttons for stations is displayed.
›
Press the preset button for the station, which a logo is to be assigned to.
A menu of media (SD card, USB) is displayed.
›
In the relevant media select the logo you want to have.
Remove station logo›In the Radio menu, press the function key  → Station logos .
A menu with preset buttons for stations is displayed.›
Press the preset button for the station, which a logo is to be removed from.
Note
■ The following image formats are supported: jpg, gif, png, bmp.■We recommend a resolution of up to 500 x 500 pixels.
TP Traffic programme
Read and observe
on page 17 first.
The function allows the reception of traffic information.
Switching the traffic information station on and off manually
›
In the Radio menu, press the function key
.
›
Enable or disable the menu item
Traffic programme (TP).
Current traffic reports
During a traffic announcement, the following menu is displayed.
›
Cancel - Interruption of the current traffic report, the TP function remains ac-
tive
›
Deactivate - Interrupt the current traffic report and turn off TP function
Note
■
Should this station not transmit traffic reports or the signal is not available,
then the device automatically searches in the background for another TP sta-
tion.■
During playback in menu Media or a station in the AM radio range, traffic
news is received from the previously selected FM radio range.
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Radio DAB text and image presentationFig. 8
Station information
Read and observe on page 17 first.
Radio reception DAB allows multiple stations to be transmitted in a single fre-
quency in the form of an ensemble or group. Furthermore, this allows the
transmission of additional data and information.
The display versions for this information can be adjusted on the screen.
›
In the Radio menu press the DAB band function key
 .
■ Preset list - Displaying the DAB main menu
■ Station info. - Display information on the DAB stations, by accompanying
(Radio text)
A
and image presentation
B
» Fig. 8
■ Radio text - Only an accompanying text in full screen view
■ Slideshow - Only a representation of image presentation in the full screed
display (does not apply if the station is broadcasting just a logo)
Settings
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Settings
20
Advanced Settings (FM)
20
Advanced settings (DAB)
20
The basic setting of the Radio menu functions is the same for all broadcast
ranges.
Settings›
In the Radio menu, press the function key 
.
■ Sound - Sound settings
■ Scan - Auto-play all available stations in the current frequency band, each
station for around five seconds
■ Arrow buttons: - Setting the function of the station change (function keys 
 )
■ Preset list - Change between stations stored under the preset buttons
■ Station list - Change between all available stations of the selected broad-
casting range
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches TP traffic programme on/off
■ Delete presets - Deletes the preset buttons
■ Station logos - manual assignment /removal of station logos
■ Radio text - Switching the text display radio (valid only for FM and DAB) on
and off
■ Advanced settings - further settings that are different depending on the se-
lected broadcasting range(valid only for FM and DAB)
Advanced Settings (FM)
›
Select the FM band in the Radio menu, and press the function key

→ Ad-
vanced settings .
■ Auto-save station logos - Automatic storage of the station logos
■ Region for station logo - Clarification of the station logo region
■ Automatic frequency control (AF) - Search for alternative frequencies of the
station currently being played to on/off
■ Radio Data System (RDS) - Enable/disable RDS function (receiving additional
information from the station)
■ 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 that mo-
ment. If you lose reception of the region, the unit will automatically set an-
other available region.
Advanced settings (DAB)
›
Select the DAB band in the Radio menu, and press the function key

→
Advanced settings . 
20Radio

Media
Operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
22
Select audio source
22
Playback
23
Folder / track list
23
Multimedia database
24
Settings
24
The device allows you to play audio files from different media and connected
devices (hereinafter only “audio sources”).
Main menu
Fig. 9
Media: Main menu / Album list
Display main menu
›
Press the  button.
Main Menu - Information and function keys » Fig. 9
Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Selected audio source / display of the album list
Select the audio source
ABCDDepending on the audio source type:
› Folder / Title list
› Multimedia database
Menu settings Media
Album list
By touching with the finger in the area C
» Fig. 9 a list of albums is displayed.
Movement within the album list can be performed by moving a finger across
the screen to the right or left or by turning the controller 
. After five seconds
since the last operation, the display returns to the main menu.
Note
■ Information concerning the given title appears on the screen, if they are stor-
ed as so-called ID3 Tag on the audio source. If no ID3 tag is available, only the
title name is displayed.■
The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-
maining playback time for titles with variable bit rates (VBR).
Select audio source
Fig. 10
Display examples of audio source selection
›
Repeatedly press the key  the display will change between available au-
dio sources.
or
›
Press the key 
→
1
» Fig. 10 - 
and select the desired audio source.
or
›
In the folder/track list and in the multimedia database press the function key
 and select the desired audio source » Fig. 10 - 
. 

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Audio sourcesJukebox - Internal device memory
CD/DVD - Inserted CD / DVD
SD card - inserted SD card
USB - connected to the USB input audio source
BT audio - coupled Bluetooth ®
player
WLAN - Connected to the WLAN audio source
AUX - Connected to the AUX input audio source
Playback
The unit will play the contents of the connected audio source according to the
alphabetically sequenced directory and file name.
Operating modes
OperationActionPlay / PausePress from 
Plays the current track from the start
Press from  (after about 3 seconds
after the start of the track playback)Finger movement to the right of the screen area A
» Fig. 9 on page 22
(After 3 seconds from the start of the track playback)Fast-reverse within the titlePress and hold Fast-forward within the trackPress and hold 
Play the previous track
Press from  (within 3 seconds after
the start of the track playback)Finger movement to the right of the screen area A
» Fig. 9 on page 22
(Within 3 seconds after the start of the track playback)Play the next track
Press from Finger movement to the left of the
screen area A
» Fig. 9 on page 22Switch on/off the random playback
from the current album or folderPress from Switch on/off the repeat playback
from the current album or folderPress from OperationActionSwitch on/off repeat playback of spe-
cific trackPress from Search (applies to sources with a dis-
played multimedia database)Press from Turn on / off the preferred playback
(most played / best rated) trackPress from 
The movement within the track is possible by finger touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 9 on page 22 .
Folder / track list
Fig. 11
Folder / Title list
Show list
›
Press the key 
→
.
The content of an audio source is displayed in alphabetical order in the fold-
er/track list.
Folders and title lists - information and function keys
ASelected audio source / audio source folder (movement within the
folder is done by pressing the function key for the folder)BOptions folder/track playbackCDisplay of multimedia database (available only for the display of the
main folder of the source)Select the audio sourceFolderPlay list 23Media

 / Currently playing title / track playback stoppedThe title cannot be played (pressing the function key shows the
cause).
Note
■ With more than 1,000 tracks in the folder only the first 1,000 tracks with the
oldest creation date are displayed.■
The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection
speed and volume of data.
Multimedia database
Fig. 12
Multimedia database
In the multimedia database the tracks are sorted according to categories.
Viewing multimedia database
›
Press the key 
→ 
.
or
›
Press the key 
→ 
→
C
» Fig. 11 on page 23 .
Multimedia database - Information and function keys » Fig. 12
Selected audio source / selected category / audio source folder (move- ment within the folder is done by pressing the function key for the folder)
Display of folder / track list (available only for the display of the entire
source content - source folders)
Select the audio source
Sorting according to the track list name
Sorting according to the artist's name
Sorting according to the album name
Sorting according to the track title
Sorting according to the podcast name
ABSorting according to the genre type
Sorting according to the composer's name
Sorting according to audio books name
Sorting according to the video type
For playback the category and then the title is selected.
Settings
›
Press the key 
→ 
.
■ Sound - Sound settings
■ Manage jukebox - Manage (record / delete) supported files (audio / video) in
the internal memory
■ Mix/repeat including subfolders - Switching the title display including sub-
directory
■ Bluetooth - Settings for the Bluetooth ®
function
■ WLAN - WLAN settings
■ Video (DVD) settings - Setting the parameters of the DVD video
■ Remove safely: - safe removal of the audio source
■ Traffic programme (TP) - Switches traffic programme on/off
■ External AUX device - Enables / disables the AUX input
■ Reset codec to system settings - Codec default settings
Audio sources

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Jukebox
25
CD / DVD
26
SD card
27
USB input
27
Bluetooth ®
player
28
WLAN
28
AUX - input
28
Supported audio sources and file formats
29
The device allows you to play audio files in various formats and to connect dif-
ferent source types » page 29. 

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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 sources. ŠKODA assumes
no responsibility for lost or damaged files or connected audio sources.
Jukebox
Fig. 13
Importing files into the Jukebox / Jukebox database
Read and observe
and on page 25 first.
In the Jukebox (in the internal memory of the device) audio and video files can
be imported from connected sources and then played back.
There is approximately 10 GB free memory available and you can save 3 000
files.
In the internal database the files are sorted according to categories.
View Jukebox
›
Press the key 
→
1
» Fig. 10 on page 22 -

→

Jukebox .
Select files/folders for import
Shows the source/folder overview, function keys for higher-level sour-
ces/folders
Parent folder
Folder
File
Import into the Jukebox
Show level of the internal device memory
Press the key 
Manage jukebox .
The following information is displayed:
■ In use: - Amount of memory used
■ Free: - Amount of memory free
■ Free files: - Number of files that can be imported
The current memory capacity is displayed on the screen when files are being imported or deleted.
Import files
Supported audio/video files can be imported from the sources currently con-
nected into the internal memory.
› Press the key

→ Manage jukebox → Import .
› Select the desired source.
› Select the desired folders or files.
› Press the function key
.
After the import is successful, the message Import ended. (… of … file(s)). Im-
port complete. .
› Press the function key
.
Delete files
› Press the key

→ Manage jukebox → Delete .
› Select the desired folder or files in the selected category.
› Press

→ Delete .
After successful deletion of the selected folders / files the message Files have
been deleted. appears.
› Press the function key
. ABCD25Media

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.
CD / DVD
Fig. 14
CD/DVD case
Read and observe
and on page 25 first.
The CD/DVD slot is located in an external module in the glove box on the front
passenger side.
Inserting a CD/DVD
›
Insert a CD/DVD into the CD slot with the label facing up until it is automati-
cally drawn in.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
›
Release the symbol key 
- the CD/DVD is ejected.
If the ejected medium is not taken out within 10 seconds, it will be retracted
again for safety reasons. However, the unit will not change to the CD/DVD
source.
WARNING■ The CD/DVD player is a laser product.■On the manufacturing date, this unit was classified as a class 1 laser prod-
uct in accordance with the national/international standards
DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and DHHS Rules 21 CFR, Subchapter J. The laser
used in this class 1 laser product is so weak that there is no risk of danger
when operated correctly.■
This product is designed such that the laser is restricted to the inside of
the unit. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher class
were the housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the hous-
ing of the unit.
CAUTION
■ Be sure to remove the CD/DVD before you try to insert a new CD/DVD. Other-
wise you can damage the drive inside the unit.■
Only insert in the CD/DVD drive original audio CDs/video DVDs or standard
CD-R/RWs or DVD±R/RWs.
■
Do not affix anything to the CD/DVDs!
■
If the ambient temperature is too high or too low, the CD / DVD playback may
not work.
■
Damp (condensation) may affect the device in cold weather or after showers.
This can lead to playback jumps or impair the play function. Once the moisture
has dissipated, playback is fully functional again.
Note
■ After pressing the symbol key  it takes a few seconds for the CD / DVD to
be ejected.■
With uneven or unpaved roads playback jumps may occur.
■
If the CD/DVD is damaged, is not readable or is inserted incorrectly, the fol-
lowing message is displayed Error: CD/DVD.
■
It is possible that CD/DVDs protected by copyright may not be played back at
all or only in certain circumstances.
■
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
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SD cardFig. 15
SD card slots
Read and observe
and on page 25 first.
The SD card slots are located in an external module in the glove box on the
front passenger side.
Insert the SD card
›
Push the SD card into the available slot with the cut edge to the right until it
“locks into place”.
›
In the menu Media start playback from the connected SD card.
Remove the SD card
›
Press the key in the main menu Media

→ Remove safely: and select the
desired SD card.
›
Press on the inserted SD memory card.
The SD card “jumps” into the eject position.
CAUTION
When using an SD card with an adapter, vehicle vibrations might cause the
card to fall out of the adapter.USB inputFig. 16
USB input
Read and observe and on page 25 first.
The USB input is in the centre console and is identified with the symbol .
The exact location of the input » Vehicle Operating Instructions .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble.
Playback from USB audio source
›
Plug the USB audio source into the appropriate input.
›
In the menu Media start playback from the connected USB audio source.
Separate USB audio source
›
Press the key in the menu Media

→ Remove safely: and select the USB
source.
›
Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Charge USB audio source
With the device 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).
Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.
CAUTION
USB extension cords, or reducers may impair the function of the connected au-
dio source.
Note
We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.27Media

Images
Image viewer
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Main menu
30
Select image source
30
Operation
30
Image with GPS coordinates
31
Supported image file formats and sources
31
Settings
31
Note
Viewing images in the device screen is not supported by connected Apple de-
vices.
Main menu
Fig. 18
Images: Main menu
Display main menu
›
Press the key 
→ 
.
Main Menu - Information and function keys Select the image source
Select the images or folder from the list
Display the previous image
Switching on the slideshow
Switching off the slideshow
Display of the next image
AImage settings
Rotate the image 90° anticlockwise
Rotate the image 90° clockwise
Display the output image size while retaining the aspect ratio
Guidance to GPS coordinates (the display only occurs if the image contains
GPS coordinates)
Select image source
›
Press the key 
→ 
→
A
» Fig. 18 on page 30 and select the data
source.
Image sources CD/DVD - Inserted CD / DVD
SD card - inserted SD card
USB - connected to the USB input data source
If the source contains no image with the supported format, the following mes-
sage appears in the screen Please select a source with image files.
Operation
OperationAction
Go to the next image
Finger motion across the screen to the left
(with starting representation)Press from 
Go to previous image
Finger motion across the screen to the right
(with starting representation)Press from 
Increase the image size
Touch screen using two fingers and pull
apartTurning the knob  to the right
Reduce the image size
Touch screen using two fingers and close to-
getherTurning the knob  to the leftMoving the image with an en-
larged displayDrag your finger over the screen in the re- quired direction 30Images

OperationAction
Rotate by 90 °
Touch screen using two fingers and move
clockwise or counter clockwise (only availa- ble with start representation)Press from  or Maximum zoomDouble finger tap on the screenDisplay the output image size
while retaining the aspect ra- tioDouble tap on the screen againPressing the knob 
When browsing through folder and the first or last image is reached the fol-
lowing message appears on the screen Start/end of folder reached. Browsing
is continued from start to finish.
Image with GPS coordinates
The device enables the guidance to the GPScoordinate data stored in the im-
age.
›
In the menu Images open an image in the connected source with GPS coordi-
nates.
›
Press the function key , a menu opens with the option to start the route
guidance.
An image with GPS coordinates can be created and imported in the application “MyDestination”. More information can be found on the ŠKODA Internet pages www.infotainment.skoda-auto.com .
Supported image file formats and sources
Supported image sources
SourceTypeSpecificationFile systemSD cardStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXCFAT16 VFAT
FAT32
exFAT NTFS
USB devicesUSB stick;
HDD (without
special software)USB 1.x; 2.x and
3.x or higher with support of USB 2.xSupported file formatsCodec type
(File formats)File suffixMax. resolution (Megapixels)BMPbmp4JP (E) Gjpg; jpeg4; 64GIFgif4PNGpng4
Note
■ The max. supported image size is 20 MB.■The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured image sources
are not supported by the device.
Settings
›
In the Images menu, press the function key
 .
■ Image view: - Image view settings
■ Full - Display the maximum image size while retaining the aspect ratio
■ Automatic - Full screen display
■ Display time: - Set the display time for the slideshow
■ Repeat slide show - Switching on/off the slideshow repeat
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