SKODA OCTAVIA 2016 3.G / (5E) Owner's Manual

Note■In the list, the first 1000 entries (titles, directories etc.) are displayed with the
oldest creation date.■
The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection
speed and volume of data.
Multimedia database
Fig. 164
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Multimedia database
Fig. 165
Infotainment Swing: Multimedia database
›
To display the multimedia database, in the Media main menu tap on the
function surface  (if this display is supported by the currently selected
source).
The audio files are sorted by their properties into individual categories
B
.
›
To playback , select the category and then the title.
Multimedia database » Fig. 164 and » Fig. 165
Selected audio source / Selected category / folder of the audio source
Sorting categories
Display of files/track list (only available in the bibliography)
ABCSelect the audio source
Tap - Selection of the parent folder / Hold - Selection of the audio source
Audio sources
Introduction to the subject
›
To playback , connect or insert the desired audio source. Starts playback au-
tomatically, then select the audio source » page 137.
If AUX is selected as the audio source, the playback must be started on the
connected device.
CAUTION
■ Do not save any important data or that which has not been backed up on the
connected audio sources. ŠKODA assumes no responsibility for lost or dam-
aged files or connected audio sources.■
When changing or connecting an audio source, this may cause sudden
changes in volume. Reduce the volume before changing or connecting an au-
dio source.
■
When connecting an external audio source, the external source information
messages can be displayed. These messages must be observed and if neces-
sary confirmed (e.g. enabling data transfer etc).
Note
The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.
CD / DVD
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
Fig. 166
CD / DVD slot 

139Media

The CD/DVD» Fig. 166 slot is located in an external module in the glove box on
the front passenger side.›
To insert a CD/DVD, with the labelled side facing up, press into the CD slot
until it is automatically drawn in.
›
To eject , press the button 
The CD/DVD is moved to the starting position.
If the ejected CD/DVD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is 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.■This laser product is classified as Class 1 laser product for the date of
manufacture in accordance with 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
Infotainment. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher
class were the housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove the
Infotainment housing.
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 Infotainment.■
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 Infotainment in cold weather or high humid-
ity. This can cause the CD to jump or impair the play function. Once the mois-
ture has dissipated, playback is fully functional again.
Note
■ After pressing the button  it takes a few seconds for the CD / DVD to be
ejected.■
On 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 cannot be played back at
all or only in certain circumstances.
SD cardFig. 167
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Insert SD card
Fig. 168
Infotainment Swing: Insert SD
card
›
Insert the SD card in the slot in the direction of arrow (with the cut end fac-
ing right), until this “locks” » Fig. 167 and » Fig. 168 .
›
To remove the SD card, tap the function surface in the Media main menu

→
Remove safely:
or.
Remove SD card safely
.
›
Press on the inserted SD memory card. The SD card “jumps” into the eject
position.
CAUTION
■ Do not use an SD card with a broken write protection slide - there is a risk of
damage to the SD card reader!■
When using an SD card with an adapter, vehicle vibrations might cause the
card to fall out of the adapter.
USB input
The exact installation point of the USB input marked with 
» page 85 .
The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-
ble. 
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›To
connect , insert the USB audio source into the appropriate input.›To disconnect the USB, tap on the Media main menu function surface  →
Remove safely:
or.
Remove USB Safely
.
›
Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.
Load USB audio source
With Infotainment on after connecting the USB audio source, the charging
process is automatically started (applies for audio sources where charging via
the USB connector is possible).
The charging efficiency can differ compared to charging from the usual mains
power supply.
Depending on the type of the connected external device and the frequency of
use, the charging current may not be sufficient to charge the battery of the
connected device.
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.
AUX - input
The exact installation point of the AUX input 
marked with » page 85.
›
To connect , insert the plug of the AUX audio source into the appropriate con-
nector.
›
To disconnect , pull the plug out of the AUX audio source.
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 may be impaired.
Note
■ The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug is used for the AUX input.■We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries.Bluetooth ®
player
Infotainment allows audio files of a connected Bluetooth ®
player to play using
the A2DP and AVRCP audio profile.
With Infotainment, multiple devices can be paired using Bluetooth ®
, but only
one of them can be used as a Bluetooth ®
player.
Connect / disconnect›
To connect the Bluetooth ®
player with Infotainment- follow the same in-
structions as for pairing Infotainment with a telephone » page 153.
›
To disconnect the Bluetooth ®
player, end the connection in the list of paired
external devices » page 153.
Replace Bluetooth ®
player (applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero)
If you would like to replace a Bluetooth ®
-Player which is connected to Info-
tainment as a phone at the same time, , then a relevant information message
appears on the Infotainment screen.
›
End the connection to the currently connected Bluetooth ®
player and repeat
the pairing procedure » page 153, Managing paired external devices .
CAUTION
If an external device is connected to Infotainment using Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, then it cannot be connected using Bluetooth ®
.
Jukebox
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
In the Jukebox (in the Infotainment internal memory), supported audio / video files can be imported from connected external devices.
Import files
›
Tap the function surface in the Media main menu

→
Manage jukebox
→
Im-port
.
›
Select the desired source.
›
Select the desired folders or files.
›
Tap on the function surface
 .
Delete files
›
Tap the function surface in the Media main menu

→
Manage jukebox
→
De-lete
.
›
Select the desired folder or files in the selected category.
›
Tap the function surface

→
Delete
. 
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Show level of Infotainment memory›Tap the function surface in the Media main menu  →
Manage jukebox
.
information about the occupied and free space of the Infotainment memory
and the number of files that cannot be imported is displayed.
Note
■ Files that have already been copied are recognised and cannot be copied
again (shown in grey).■
It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio/video
files in the CD/DVD drive.
WLAN
Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.
Infotainment allows you to play audio files from one of the external devices
connected to the Infotainment WLAN.
›
Connect an external device that supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network
Alliance), with Infotainment WLAN » page 163.
›
If necessary use the UPnP application (Universal Plug and Play) in the con-
nected device, which allows playback to start.
›
Select the audio source  Select
WLAN
.
Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile sys- temSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16
FAT32
exFAT NTFSUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support of USB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software); The USB devicessupporting MSC operation
MTP
Devices with theAndroid operat- ing system or
Windows phone (mobile phone, tablet)
Apple
Devices with theiOS operating
system (iPhone, iPod, iPad)CD/DVD
Only ap-
plies to In-
fotainment Columbus)
CD/DVD Drive
Audio CD (Up to 80 min);
CD-R / RW (Up to 700 MB);
DVD±R/RW; DVD-Audio, DVD-Video
ISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
- 
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Supported audio file formatsCodec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximumsampling rateMulti
channels a)PlaylistsWindows Media
Audio
9 and 10wma384 kbit / s
96 kHz
no
m3upls
wpl
m3u8 asx
WAVwav
Defined bythe format (approx.
1.5 Mbit/s)MPEG-1; 2 and 2.5
Layer 3mp3320 kbit / s
48 kHz
MPEG-2 and 4aac; mp4;m4a
yes
FLAC;
Vorbisflac; ogg
Defined by the format (approx.
5.5 Mbit/s)a)
Applies to the CANTON sound system.
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources are
not supported by Infotainment.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by Infotainment.
Supported audio sources and file formats - Swing
Supported audio sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile systemSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16VFAT
FAT32
exFATUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support of USB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any spe- cial software);
The USB devices sup-
porting MSC operation
MTP
Devices with the An-
droid operating system or Windows mobile
(mobile phone, tablet)AppleDevices with the iOS operating system
(iPhone, iPod, iPad)Bluetooth ®
Player--Bluetooth protocols
A2DP and AVRCP (1.0 - 1.4)-
Supported audio file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax bit rateMaximum sampling ratePlaylistsWindows MediaAudio 9 and 10wma384 kbit / s96 kHzm3u pls
wpl asxMPEG-1; 2 and 2.5 (Layer-3)mp3320 kbit / s48 kHz
The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources are
not supported by Infotainment.
Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-
not be played back by Infotainment.
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Images
Image viewer
main menu
Does not apply to Infotainment Swing.
Fig. 169
Images: Main menu
›
To display press the button  in the main menu, then the function surface
 .
Main menu » Fig. 169
Select the image source
Folder / Image List
Display the previous image
Switching on the slideshow
Switching off the slideshow
Display of the next image
Images menu settings
Rotate the image 90° anticlockwise
Rotate the image 90° clockwise
Display the initial image size while retaining the aspect ratio
Guidance to GPS coordinates (Amundsen; the display only occurs if the im-
age contains GPS coordinates) (applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen) » page 176
AControl viewed imagesOperationAction
Display of the next image
Moving your finger across the screen to the
left (with initial representation)Tap 
Display the previous image
Moving your finger across the screen to the
right (with initial representation)Tap 
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
Rotate by 90 °
Touch screen using two fingers and move
clockwise or counter clockwise (only availa- ble with start representation)Tap  or Maximum magnification of
representationDouble finger tap on the screenDisplay the initial image size
while retaining the aspect ra- tioDouble tap on the screen againPressing the knob 
CAUTION
Viewing images on the Infotainment screen is not supported by connected Ap-
ple devices.144Infotainment

Supported image file formats and sources
Supported image sourcesSourceTypeSpecificationFile 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.xCD / DVD (Applies
to Infotainment Co- lumbus)CD-R / RW (Up to700 MB);
DVD±R/RWISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
-
Supported file formats
Codec 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 images sources
are not supported by Infotainment.Video DVD
Video player
Main menu
Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.
Fig. 170
DVD: Main menu
›
to display the main menu, insert a CD / DVD in the corresponding slot in the
external module.
›
or: In the main menu Media, select the video source, display the folder / track
list and start the video file.
Main menu » Fig. 170
Select a video source
Playback timeline
Information for the selected video file (e.g., video title, chapter)
Display the DVD menu
Video DVD menu settings
Note
For safety reasons, the image display is switched off at speeds over 5 km/h.
Only the sound continues. The respective message appears on the screen.
Control playback
OperationActionPlay / PauseTap /Play the previous videoTap  within 3 s from the start of the
track playback ABC145Video DVD

OperationActionPlay the current video from the startTap  after 3 s after the start of the
playbackFast rewindPress and hold a)Play the next videoTap
Fast forwardPress and hold a)Forward / rewind the video at the de-
sired timeTapping the reproduction timelineB
» Fig. 170 on page 145
a)
The longer the function surface is held, the faster the fast forward/reverse.
DVD menu
Fig. 171
DVD menu
›
To display the DVD menu, in the main menu Video DVD, tap the function sur-
face 
» Fig. 170 on page 145 Tap.
Description of the DVD menu » Fig. 171
Operating surface
Example of the displayed menu
Function surfaces on the operating surface
SymbolOperation / Move the operating surface left / right / Show / hide full screen display of the operating
surfaceClose the operating surface   Movement in the EPG/teletextConfirmationMain menuReturn to video DVD main menuABSupported video sources and file formats
Supported video sourcesSourceInterfaceTypeSpecificationFile sys- temSD cardSD readerStandard sizeSD, SDHC, SDXC
FAT16VFAT
FAT32
exFAT NTFSUSB
devices
USB 1.x; 2.x and 3.x or
higher with support of USB 2.x
MSC
USB stick;
HDD (without any special software); The USB devicessupporting MSC operation
CD/DVDCD/DVDDrive
CD-R / RW (Up to 700 MB);
DVD±R/RW;
default DVD; DVD-Video;ISO9660;
Joliet (Level 1,2,3); UDF 1.x;UDF 2.x
-
Supported video file formats
Codec type
(File formats)File suffixMax. frames per secondMax. resolutionMPEG-1.mpeg30352 x 288MPEG-2
25720 x 576
MPEG-4.mp4QuickTime.movMatroska.mkvDivX; XviD.aviMJPEG146Infotainment

Media Command
Operation
Introduction to the subject
Applies to Infotainment Amundsen.
The Media Commandfunction allows playback of audio files or videos in up to
two Tablets That are connected to Infotainment via WLAN, to control Infotain-
ment .
The function Media Command enables operation of tablets with the Android
operating system or iOS.
Connect tablet with Infotainment
›
Turn on the Infotainment hotspot (WLAN) (press the button  then the
function surface  Tap on
→
WLAN
→
Mobile hotspot
→
Mobile hotspot
).
›
Switch on Wi-Fi in the tablet.
›
Establishing a Wi-Fi connection in the tablet » page 163, Hotspot (WLAN) .
›
In the tablet, start the application ŠKODA Media Command.
CAUTION
If several devices are connected to Infotainment via WLAN, there is a risk that
the quality of the WLAN connection, and therefore the function of Media
Command may be affected.
Main Menu - Connected to a tablet
Fig. 172
Main menu: a tablet connected
›
to display the main menu Media Command press the button , then the
function surface 
Tap.
Main menu » Fig. 172
Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Tablet name
Playback control Increase / decrease the tablet volume
Selection of the playback source
WLAN settings
Main Menu - two tablets connected
Fig. 173
Main menu: two tablets connected / use one of the two connec-
ted tablets
›
to display the main menu Media Command press the button , then the
function surface  Tap.
›
To initiate operation of the tablet, the function surface
 Tap on each tablet
» Fig. 173 -
 .
›
To return to the main menu, the function surface
 Tap on
» Fig. 173 -
 .
Main menu » Fig. 173
Name of the first tablet
Name of the second tablet
Playback control
Information on playing track
Playback timeline with a slider
Name of the tablet being operated Increase / decrease the tablet volume
Selection of the playback source 
ABCD
 ABCDEF  147Media Command

WLAN settings
Initiation of tablet operation
Return to main menu
Select source and control playback
Fig. 174
Select Source / Select Category
›
To select the playback source tap the function surface in the main menu

Tap on and select the source-tablet » Fig. 174 -
 .
›
To
playback select the Category » Fig. 174 -
 and then the title.
If two tablets are connected, the title playback starts in the two tablets at the
same time.
Playback can be controlled via Infotainment or on each tablet, and are inde-
pendent from each other. This means there is an option to playback different
titles on the tablets at the same time.
Playback control
OperationActionPlay / PauseTap Plays the current track from the startTap 
after 3 s from the start of the track playbackPlay the previous titleTap 
within 3 seconds from the start of the track playbackPlay back the next titleTap 
The movement within the track is possible by touching the timeline
B
» Fig. 172 on page 147 and
E
» Fig. 173 on page 147 .

NoteSome tablet types allow playback of audio files or videos by an inserted SD
card in the tablet. Playback of these tracks may be limited.
Supported file formats
TypeFormatOperating system AndroidOperating system iOS
Video
MPEG-4 Part 2MPEG-4 Part 10 (H264)XVID
Audio
MPEG-1;2 and 2.5Layer 3 (mp3)AAC (4,1)M4A (4,1+)OGGFLACWAV (4,1+)148Infotainment