Skoda CAR RADIO SWING User Manual

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Contents

Contents 1

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Equipment overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anti-theft protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Radio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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General information

Equipment overview

Control button

− Switching radio on and off

− Volume control (rotate)

Menu control button - to call up the menu of the parameter setting for radio or CD player

3 MEDIA

Button to activate the play function of audio sources

4 RADIO

Button to activate the radio mode

5  

Buttons

− fast station finding in radio mode

− Select the track in the CD mode, fast forward/backward search in the CD

mode

6 INFO

Button

− Display of radio text information

− Display of additional information of MP3-CDs

7 

Button for adjusting the sound

8 AS

Button automatically stores the station

9 TP

Button to activate the reception of traffic reports CD case

CD - eject button

Station keys

− store and select the RDS station

− CD selection

− Enter code

Explanation of symbols * items of equipment which are marked in such a way are only installed as standard

on certain models or are supplied as special equipment.

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 The section is continued on the next page.

Note

This Owner's Manual describes the range of functions at the time of going to press. The illustrations can differ in minor details from the version of your unit.

Important information

Warran ty

The equipment warranty terms and conditions also apply for new vehicles.

After the expiration of the warranty, a piece of equipment in need of repair will be replaced with a reconditioned, original item with spare part warranty. It is, however, a precondition that the housing has not been damaged and no unauthorised attempts have been made to carry out repairs.

Note

Damage within the meaning of the warranty must not be the result of improper handling of the system or from unprofessional repair attempts. It is also essential that there is no external damage.

Device operation

The unit should only be used, if the traffic situation permits it.

The volume settings must be selected in such a way that audible signals from the outside, e.g. a Martins horn from utility vehicles (police cars, ambulances and fire brigade), can be heard at all times.

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WARNING

Please concentrate fully at all times on your driving! As the driver you are fully responsible for road safety. Only use the functions of the radio in such a way that you are always in full control of your vehicle in all traffic situations!

Using the display

Carefully handle the display because dents and scratches can occur through pressure of the finger or contact with sharp objects.

The display can be cleaned with a soft cloth and finger marks can be wiped away with pure alcohol.

Note

Do not use solvent such as turpentine or petrol as they will corrode the display surface.

Anti-theft protection

Anti-theft coding

Your radio is equipped with a convenience coding. If the radio is being operated for the first time, the safety code is not only stored in the radio but also in the vehicle.

After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, first of all switch on the ignition and then the radio.

If you wish to install the radio in another vehicle, the safety code must be entered. In this case, please do not hesitate to contact an authorised Škoda Service Partner or a Škoda importer.

As the unit only functions after entering the safety code, this practically excludes its use after a theft - a contribution to increased anti-theft safety.

Note

The code is stored in the instrument cluster. This ensures that it is automatically decoded (convenience coding). Manual input of the code is normally not necessary.

Enter code

– Switch on the radio if the ignition is on.

– Enter the safety code using the station keys - .

– Confirm the safety code by pressing the station key .

If you have confirmed a wrongly entered code, you can repeat once again the entire process.

If the code number is entered incorrectly for the second time, the unit will be blocked for approx. one hour. It is possible to enter again the safety code after one hour has expired, when the unit and the ignition have been switched on.

The cycle - two attempts, blocked for an hour - will continue to apply.

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Basic setting

Switching the unit on and off

– The system is switched on or off by briefly pressing the control button

If the key is pulled out of the ignition lock while the unit is switched on, the unit will switch off automatically. You can switch on the unit again by pressing the control

button . If the ignition is switched off, the unit (discharge protection of the vehicle battery) switches off automatically after approx. one hour.

If you have switched off the radio by withdrawing the ignition key, the radio switches on again once the ignition is on.

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Audio settings

– Press the button and then the station key and select the desired

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parameter.

– Set the desired value by turning the menu control button .

You can select between the following parameters:

• BASS - bass setting;

• MIDDLE - midtone setting;

• TREBLE - treble setting;

• BALANCE - setting of the volume ratio between the left and right side;

• FADE R - setting of the volume ratio between the front and the rear;

• ON VOL

• PDC VOL

• GALA

• LOUD - in case of low volume level, this function reinforces the range of bass

and treble frequencies.

ON VOL

Your radio stores the last volume set before switching off. If the value is higher, the volume is reduced to the value of the parameter ON VOL after switching on the radio again.

GALA

Your radio increases automatically its volume with the increasing vehicle speed. A higher setting value results in a stronger volume increase.

PDC VOL*

If your vehicle is equipped with “parking aid”, the volume is automatically decreased to a pre-defined value, when the “parking aid” is active.

Setting the special functions

– Press the menu control button for a long period of time.

– Select the individual functions of the menu with the help of the station

keys.

– Set the desired value using the menu control button or with the

help of the station keys.

AUX*

Switching on or off the functions of the external audio source.

Setting of the input sensitivity AUX LEV:

• AUX LEV 1 - high level, used in particular for notebooks;

• AUX LEV 2 - middle level, used for cassettes or CD player;

• AUX LEV 3 - low level, used for MP3 player;

PHONE*

If your vehicle is equipped with a handsfree system, you can switch on or off the monophone play function of the mobile phone calls via the loudspeakers of the vehicle.

BEEP

Switching on or off the tone signal when storing the radio stations.

ILLUM Switch on (value 2) or switch off (value 1) the rear lighting of the control buttons.

The function alternative frequency (AF) ensures that the best receivable frequency of the selected station is automatically and precisely set. The replay of the broadcast can be muted briefly during the search process according to the best receivable frequency. If no alternative frequency of the set station can be found and the station no longer offers a satisfactory quality, then please select another station.

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REG

Certain programs of the broadcasting companies are divided into regional programs at specific times. That is why in individual regions the regional programs of a station can broadcast different contents.

First of all the unit attempts to set only alternative frequencies of the selected station.

If the quality is however so low, that there is a risk of a “program loss”, the unit also accepts “related” frequencies.

• FIX - the receiver switches to a regional “related” station, if the reception of the

current station could be interrupted;

• AUTO - the receiver can access the regional “related” station unlimited.

BT-AUDIO*

Enables a wireless transfer of MP3 data from the telephone preinstallation.

Radio mode

Waveband switch-over

– Press the button for a long period of time.

Your radio is equipped with FM and AM wavebands. They are divided in 6 memory levels, i.e. 3 levels for the FM waveband and 3 levels for the AM waveband. There are each 6 memory spaces available on these levels.

Activation of the FM waveband

The FM waveband is activated when pressing the station key FM. By briefly pressing the button , you can select between the memory levels FM1, FM2 and FM3.

Activation of the AM waveband

The AM waveband is activated when pressing the station key AM. By briefly pressing the button , you can select between the memory levels AM1, AM2 and AM3.

RADIO

The process of searching for and storing the radio stations

Manual search

– Search the frequency of the desired radio station by turning the menu

control button .

Store station

– After selecting the radio station, hold the station key , on which it

should be stored until it briefly switches to mute and a brief signal sounds.

Automatic station finding with storing the radio stations

– Press the button . An automatic station finding is started during

which the 6 stations with the strongest signal in the memory level FMAS and/or AMAS are stored.

When storing the radio stations on the station keys is finished, you can call up the desired radio station by pressing a station key .

Note

The stored radio stations of the current waveband are updated and stored once again in the memory level FMAS and/or AMAS by repetitively pressing the button

Function SCAN

The stations of a waveband can be played briefly one after the other (for ten seconds).

– Press the menu control button , the radio searches automatically all

available stations of the current waveband.

– In order to call up the original radio station, press the station key

CANCEL.

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– End the automatic finding by pressing the button OK. The current

radio station remains selected.

– If you wish to select other radio stations, press the button SKIP.

RDS functions

Certain radio stations transmit additional text information - designated as radio text.

– The information of the radio text is displayed by pressing the button

INFO

Note

• The text information must not be available to all radio stations.

• Depending upon the quality of the received signal, the radio needs a specific

time, in order to correctly read all the illustrated characters.

Traffic information function

Activating and deactivating the traffic announcements

Press the button , TP appears in the display. If a set radio station does not transmit traffic announcements, the radio searches for a station which transmits traffic announcements.

An incoming traffic announcement automatically interrupts the CD play function or listening to a radio station, which at that moment is not transmitting a traffic announcement. At the end of the traffic announcement, the radio automatically returns to the original play function.

If you wish to deactivate the reception of traffic announcements, press once again the button , TP goes out on the display.

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Using the system

Inserting the CD

– Press the button , in order to select the audio source: CD

(internal CD drive), CDC (external CD changer), AUX (external input) and BT-AUDIO (wireless transfer of MP3 data from the telephone preinstallation).

– Carefully insert a CD into the CD case until it is automatically

drawn in. The play function begins automatically.

Operating the CD player

Select track

– Briefly press the rocker switch or during the play function of

the CD or turn the menu control button , in order to select the previous and/or the next title.

– Press the button or longer for fast replay of the track (reverse

or forward). The play function is continued after releasing the button.

Function SCAN

– Briefly press the menu control button , in order to scroll through

the CD. The first 10 seconds of each title are played.

– In order to call up the original replayed title, press the station key

CANCEL.

– End the automatic finding by pressing the button OK. The already

replayed title remains selected.

– If you wish to select another title, press the button SKIP.

MEDIA

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End the play function of the CD

– In order to end the play function of the CD and to activate the radio,

press the button .

Ejecting CD

– Press the button , the Cd is ejected.

Note

RADIO

• If the ejected CD is not removed, it is drawn in again for safety reasons.

• If the radio is functioning in the TP mode before changing to the CD mode, the

play function of the CD is interrupted during the traffic reports and the unit switches over to the radio mode. After the traffic reports have ended, the unit switches back once again to the CD mode.

Play function of MP3 data

Display of additional information

– Press the button , the additional information for the current title

is displayed on the display.

– You can select the additional information with the station buttons ,

which is displayed on the display.

INFO

Selective functions in CD mode

During the CD play function the following functions are displayed on the display:

RPT

Selection of the mode for repeating the title.

• OFF - Play function in continuous order;

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• TRACK - repeated play function of the selected title;

• FOLDER - is a CD inserted with MP3 data, the titles are repeated from the folder,

which was active when starting the repeat mode.

FLD DOWN (PREV PL - for the play function of the play list)

Scroll downwards in the folders.

FLD UP (NEXT PL - for the play function of the play list)

Scroll upwards in the folders.

PLAYLIST

Play function of the playlist (folder of selected titles from individual folders, which is stored on the CD).

BROWSE

Scroll through the entire folder structure.

This function is only active for external audio sources, which are connected via the MDI input.

• CANCEL - ends function BROWSE;

• TOP - returns to the root folder;

• UP - returns to a level higher;

• PLAY ALL - replays all titles from the selected folder;

• OPEN

• PLAY

MIX

Play function of titles in random order.

- opens the list of the sub-folders of the selected folder;

- starts the play function of the selected title.

• OFF - Play function in continuous order;

• ON - Play function of titles in random order in a certain folder (folder);

Note

Confirm the functions OPEN and PLAY using the function key or by pressing the menu control button .

General information for MP3 operation

Requirements for the MP3 data and data carrier

• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW with a capacity of 650 MB and 700 MB.

• The CDs must correspond to the ISO 9660 Level 2 standard as well as the Joliet

data system (single and multi-session).

• Data names must be no longer than 64 characters.

• The list structure is restricted to a depth of 8 list levels.

• 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.

• Playlists 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.

Bit rate (data flow per time unit)

• The system supports MP3 data with bit rates 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.

Information on how to use a CD

CD to jump

Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause the CD to jump.

Valid for a folder str ucture with sub-folders.

Valid for a folder str ucture without su b-folders.

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Formation of condensation

When it is cold and after rain showers, moisture can deposit in the CD drive (condensation). This can effect the CD jump or impair the play function. In such cases wait until the moisture has dissipated.

Notes for the care of the CDs

If a CD is soiled, please never clean the CD in the direction of a circle but rather from ins ide t o outs ide w ith a s oft l int-f ree cl oth. I n cas e of se vere l ayers of dir t we r ecommend to clean the CD with a commercially available CD cleaner. Also in this case do not clean the CD in the direction of a circle but rather from inside to outside and then let it dry off.

Overheating protection

If the temperature in the unit exceeds 85°C, the play function of the C D is ended for safety reasons.

Caution

• Never use liquids such as gasoline, paint thinner or disk cleaner, otherwise the

surface of the CD could get damaged!

• Never expose the CD to direct sun rays!

• Please never write or affix the CD!

Note

Dirt or damage of a CD can lead to difficulties when “reading” the information. The difficulty in reading the error depends on the dirt or on the severity of the mechanical d amage. Se vere scratch es cause re ading erro rs which can make the CD jump or “get stuck”. All CDs must be treated carefully and always be stored in a protective case.

External sources*

Fig. 1 Input MDI

Input AUX-IN

– Activate the AUX-IN input by pressing the button and by

subsequently pressing the function key .

AUX

MEDIA

– The input for external audio sources AUX-IN is located under the

armrest of the front seats.

– External audio sources, which are connected to the AUX-IN input,

cannot be operated via the radio.

Input MDI - Multimedia socket

– Activate the MDI input by pressing the button and by subse-

quently pressing the function key .

MEDIA

– The input for the external audio sources MDI is located under the

armrest of the front seats, in the storage compartment of the front passenger side or in a storage compartment of the centre console (according to vehicle model).

– Audio data in MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC format from the

external data stickers, connected to the MDI input, can be played via the radio.

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– External audio sources, which are connected to the MDI input, can be

operated via the radio ⇒ page 7.

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 radio at any time. As long as the external audio source is not switched off, it remains always active in the background.

Please refer to the Owner's manual of the respective manufacturer for the operation of the external audio source.

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 ⇒ page 4, 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 3.5 mm jack plug is required to connect external audio sources via the AUX-IN input. If the external audio source does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter.

A special adapter is required to connect audio sources via the input MDI.

We recommend that you purchase an adapter for connecting the USB devices, the devices with Mini USB output or an iPod, at an authorised Škoda Service Partner.

Conditions for proper connection

• Only USB devices with the specification 2.0 can be connected.

• The version of the file allocation table 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 reading 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 1000°data.

• A USB extension cable or USB distributor (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 the 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 passenger 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 the external audio source in such a

way that is does not restrict you when driving.

Caution

The AUX-IN input must only be used for audio sources!

Note

• The external audio source, which is connected 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 occur 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

4x20 W.

• For the equipment sound system*, the loudspeakers are matched to a power

output of the amplifier of 4x40°W + 6x20 W.

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Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights relating to copyright laws.

We reserve the right to make changes to this document.

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