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ŠkodaAuto
CAR RADIO RHAPSODY
CONTENTS Contents Overview........................................................... 2 Overview........................................................... Quick Reference Guide .................................... 3 Important notes ................................................ 4 Radio and CD operation................................... 5 RDS operation................................................ 17 DSP (Digital Sound Sound Processor) Processor) ...................... 18 Display............................................................ 19 Anti-theft coding ............................................. 20 Points concerning concerning the car radio radio...................... ...................... 21 Technical Quick Quick Reference Guide.................. 22
OVERVIEW
Dear Customer, In teh event that you did not receive the security code for your radio, this is because your car is equiped with the convenience system of coding for which this code is not needed. In the battery is disconnected and then re-connected, rst of all switch the ignition on with the key and then, after this, the radio. Should you nevertheless wish to have the security code, please contact your Škoda dealer.
Overview
Quick Reference Guide
Pos. Page 1 Rotary/push knob .................................... 5 - Switch on/off (ON/OFF): Press knob - Volume control (VOLUME): Turn knob
Pos. Page 2 Sound setting buttons..............................6 The following settings can be made by pressing and turning the tone setting buttons. - Bass setting (BASS) - Mid-range setting (MID) - Treble setting (TREB) - Balance (BAL) - Fader (FAD)
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Pos. Page 3 TP button ................................................. 7 The traffic information function can be switched on by pressing briey. 4 Source selection buttons ....................... 10 The programme source or memory level can be selected by briey pressing the button: - FM button (VHF) - AM button (MW) - CD button (CD operation) 5 Search function...................................... 10 A station search can be started in in AM mode. The memory list can be viewed in FM or TP mode. In CD operation, you can jump from one track to the next in order by briey pressing the rocker switch. A track can be audibly fast-forwarded and reversed using this rocker switch. 6 TIM button .............................................12 The TIM function is used to replay all trafc information notices. The replay can be started by pressing the TIM button. - All trafc notices will be recorded when the radio is switched on - When the radio is switched off, the recording mode can be activated by pressing the TIM button
Pos. Page 7 Trafc radio announcement rocker switch.......................................... 12 Trafc announcements stored in TIM mode can be selected by briefly pressing the rocker switch. The trafc radio announcement function (TP) can be switched on or off by briey pressing this rocker switch. It can also be used to select the individual trafc radio stations. 8 Flashing diode....................................... 13 When the unit has been switched off and the ignition key has been removed, this ashing diode indicates that the anti-theft coding on the car radio has been activated. 9 Station buttons....................................... 13 - for 12 FM and 12 AM stations. The station buttons are used to select CDs 1 - 6 in CD changer mode. 10 SCAN button - Stations can be tuned in manually by turning..........................................................14 - All stations that can be received will briey be played............................................... 14 - Special settings can be made in the set-up menu by pressing and holding............... 14 - The tracks on a CD can be scrolled through in order by turning the button in CD mode...................................................... 15
Pos. Page 11 AS button ............................................... 15 The AS button can be used to store the 6 stations with the best reception automatically. 12 MIX button .............................................15 In CD mode, all tracks on a CD will be played in random order. All the CDs in a CD player will be used in one is connected. 13 CD eject................................................. 16 14 CD slot................................................... 16 15 DSP button ............................................18 Various tone settings can be selected by pressing the DSP button. 16 Displays.................................................19
Note The radio features an anti-theft coding system. If the radio does not emit any sound when it is switched on and the word „SAFE“ is displayed, it has been electronically locked. See page 20 for instructions!
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Important notes Operating the radio whilst driving
Convenience radio coding
CD changer
Modern trafc conditions demand the constant attention of road users. Besides a wealth of entertainment, modern car radios, with their range of sophisticated features, also provide a great deal of information about trafc and road conditions, etc. However, the radio, with all its possibilities, should only be used if conditions really allow it. For example, changing CDs or reading CD labels while driving has frequently led to dangerous situations. The volume of the radio should also be set so that acoustic signals from outside can also be heard. Warning Please concentrate on your driving above all!
In the past one had to recode the radio manually every time the unit was removed or when the vehicle battery had been disengaged. That has all changed with the new convenience radio coding function: Once the code number has been input in the radio, it will then synchronise itself with „its“ vehicle! If the current supply has been interrupted the radio will automatically check to see if it is still in „its“ vehicle after the ignition has been switched on. If it is happy, the radio will be ready for use after just a few seconds. It is therefore no longer necessary to disengage the electronic lock manually!
This car radio also has the attractive option of controlling the genuine Škoda CD changer 1). The operation of the unit is described in a separate manual. Qualied dealers have all the information concerning the retrotting of these units.
Safety precautions for items of equipment tted with lasers Laser devices are classied by DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/VDE 0837 into safety classes 1 to 4. The Škoda CD changer corresponds to safety class 1. Warning Do not remove the unit’s cover. It does not have any parts which can be serviced by the user.
1) Can
be delivered as tted from the factory. The units should be tted by a Škoda dealer if to be installed at a later date.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Radio and CD operation Tips on CD operation To ensure perfect, high-quality CD reproduction, only clean, undamaged CDs should be used. Please do not stick any labels onto the CD’s. Compact discs not being used should always be stored in the CD rack from the Genuine Škoda accessories range or in the or iginal box. Never leave CDs exposed to direct sunlight! Notes on cleaning compact discs Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean CDs. Wipe the disc in a straight line from the centre outwards. Stubborn soiling can be removed with a commercial CD cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. Never use uids like petrol, paint thinner or record cleaner, as these can damage the surface of the CD!
The radio can be switched on again when the ignition key has been removed by pressing the rotary/push knob 1. It will then switch off automatically approximately 1 hour later to ensure that the battery does not run at. This procedure can, however, be repeated as often as required. When the unit is switched off and the ignition key has been removed, a ashing diode (see page 16) indicates that the radio is equipped with an activated Anti-Theft Code. If the radio unit makes no noise after switching on and „SAFE“ is shown in the display, please refer to the operating notes as of page 20.
1 - Rotary/Push knob The knob serves: l Switching on/off (ON/OFF). l Volume control (VOLUME).
Switching on/off (ON/OFF) Briey press the knob to switch the radio on and off . The frequency and volume settings used before the radio was last switched off will be reactivated. If the radio is on when the key is removed from the ignition, it automatically switches off. The radio will switch on automatically if the key is replaced in the ignition.
Volume control (VOLUME) The volume can be set by turning the knob. „VOLUME“ is shown in the display with a settings bar. The bar shows the change in volume. The settings bar will disappear approximately 5 seconds after the volume has been altered. Note If the minimum volume is selected, the settings bar will be shown with „MIN“ additionally in the display.
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Balance (BAL) The balance of volume between the right and left hand speakers is adjusted using this function. l Press the BAL button to release the button. l Select the required value by turning the BAL button to the left (< - left loudspeaker) or right (> - right loudspeaker). l Press the button again to engage the button.
2 - Sound setting Bass setting (BASS) l Press the BASS button to release the button. l Select the required value by turning the BASS button to the left (-) or right (+). l Press the button again to engage the button. Mid-range setting (MID) l Press the MID button to release the button. l Select the required value by turning the MID button to the left (-) or right (+).
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Press the button again to engage the button.
Treble setting (TREB) l Press the TREB button to release the button. l Select the required value by turning the TREB button to the left (-) or right (+). l Press the button again to engage the button. Note The sound settings BASS, MID and TREB can be set for AM, FM, CD and PHONE individually.
Fader (FAD) The volume balance between the loudspeakers at the front and rear can be set using this function. l Press the FAD button to release the button. l Select the required value by turning the FAD button to the left (R - rear loudspeakers) or right (F - front loudspeakers). l Press the button again to engage the button.
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If this station is cannot be received, the radio will automatically search for the next TP station with a strong signal. „TP: TP-SeeK“ appears in the display. The letters „TP“ appear in the display as conrmation that a TP station is being received (e.g. „TP: ANTENNE“). The frequencies and names of stations broadcasting trafc news announcements are frequently posted along motorways and trunk roads. It is possible to store 6 trafc information stations in the TP mode.
3 - TP button Using the Trafc Program button you can control trafc program functions (trafc information). The TP function is switched on or off by pressing the TP button. At the same time , a TA ready mode (Trafc Announcement) is set up. „TP“ will appear in the display when the TP function is switched on (e.g. „TP: ANTENNE“). „TP: No TP“ will appear in the display if a TP station cannot be found. If the current station is not a TP station, the radio automatically selects the last TP station listened to (Last Station Memory).
Changing TP station Using trafc radio rocker switch 7, TP stations in the memory levels (e.g. FM1) can be selected. Press the right side of the rocker switch to select the next TP station. Press the left side of the switch to select the previous TP station. Auto-TP The function Auto TP is used to automatically select the TP station with the strongest signal. Press the trafc radio rocker switch 7 until „TP: auto TP“ appears in the display. Release the rocker switch. A signal can be heard after approximately 5 seconds and „TP: auto TP“ ashes. The radio will look for the TP station with the strongest signal and will display it.
TA ready mode The TA ready mode makes it possible to listen to trafc information reports. These reports will be played at the programmed volume, even when the volume is set at „very quiet“ or another source (AM, CD) is being used. If the range of the set trafc information station is left, the station search function will start after approximately 30 seconds. The system will automatically switch to mono whilst in TA ready mode and the DSP menu „TALK“ is activated for the duration of the announcement - see page 19. Interrupting a trafc news announcement In some situations it can occur that a trafc news announcement is interrupted, e.g.: - The announcement does not apply to this stretch of road. - The announcement is very long and the part concerning this stretch of road is complete. Press the TP button during the announcement which is to be interrupted. The announcement is interrupted and the previous operating mode - CD or radio - is resumed. The trafc announcement is recorded in the TIM memory and can be heard later. New trafc news announcements will still interrupt the source being heard. To turn the function off permanently press and hold the TP button 3 until „TP: OFF“ appears in the display.
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Set-up Menu If the SCAN knob 10 is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, specic settings can be made via the display and the SCAN knob. The following set-up menu points can be selected by turning the SCAN knob: l TIM Time 1 l TIM Time 2 l CLOCK l GALA l ON Volume l PHONE l RDS Name l Exit Settings can be made for the selected menu point by briey pressing the SCAN knob. Your alterations will be stored and you will exit from the set-up menu if you then press the SCAN knob for longer than 2 seconds or select the menu option „Exit“. If no changes are made for 15 seconds, you will automatically exit from the set-up menu and the alterations will not be stored. The exit from the set-up menu will be indicated with a signal.
TIM Time 1 and TIM Time 2 Using the set-up menu points TIM Time 1 and TIM Time 2 it is possible, when the vehicle is not moving, to enter two different recording times for trafc announcements with a total length of 4 minutes - please also refer to page 12. Example: You travel every working day at 8.00 a.m. to work and come home at 5.00 p.m. You enter 8.00 a.m. in the set-up menu point TIM Time 1. All trafc announcements made by the programmed TP station between 6.30 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. will be stored. Enter 5.00 p.m. in the set-up menu point TIM Time 2. All trafc announcements made by the programmed TP station between 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. will be stored. Setting the recording times l Select the function „TIM Time 1“ (This description also applies for TIM Time 2). l Select „ON“ and briefly press the SCAN knob. l „Set Hours“ appears in the display. Set the hour using the SCAN knob. l Press the SCAN knob. „Set Minutes“ appears in the display. Set the minutes using the SCAN knob. l Press the SCAN knob to store the setting and to exit the menu.
Switching off TIM Time l Select the function „TIM Time 1“ (This description also applies to TIM Time 2). l Select „OFF“ and briefly press the SCAN knob. CLOCK The time can be set either manually or automatically via the RDS signal. The time is only shown in the CLOCK set-up menu point. l Select in the menu: CLOCK. „Clock“ is displayed and the function currently selected. l Briey press the SCAN knob 10 and choose whether you want to set the clock either manually or automatically by turning the SCAN knob. Setting the clock automatically l Select the function „Automatic“. l Briey press the SCAN knob. The time is set automatically via the RDS signal. Setting the clock manually l Select the function „Manual“. l „Set Hours“ appears in the display. Use the SCAN knob to set the time. l Briey press the SCAN knob. „Set Minutes“ appears in the display. Use the SCAN knob to set the minutes. l Press the SCAN knob to store the settings and to exit the menu.
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Note l The CLOCK function is only available in certain countries. l We recommend that you set the clock using the automatic function. If the time, however, is not identical with the time shown by the TP station, it should be set manually. GALA As road speed increases, the noise level in the car increases accordingly. In the past, radio volume had to be adjusted manually. GALA (Speed dependent volume control)will now automatically adjust the volume in accordance with road speed. The GALA function can be set to meet your individual requirements: l Select in the menu: GALA. „GALA“ appears in the display with a settings bar. l Briey press the the SCAN knob 10 and select the required value using the SCAN knob. We recommend that you make the basic volume settings whilst the vehicle is stationary and to make the GALA settings whilst the vehicle is in motion.
If the basic volume has to be reset (when the station or CD is changed, for example), simply adjust the rotary/press knob 1. The volume adjustment will continue to function automatically.
Muting telephone conversation l Select „Mute“ using the SCAN knob if you wish to mute the radio. The telephone conversation will not be relayed via the radio loudspeakers.
ON Volume The maximum volume level of the radio upon switching on is set using the ON Volume value: Normally, the last setting for the volume will automatically be used when the radio is switched on. If, however, that value is greater than the ON Volume value, the volume when switching on will automatically reset to the ON Volume value. l Select in the menu: ON Volume. „SETUP ON Volume“ and a settings bar are shown in the display. l Briey press the SCAN knob 10 and select the desired value using the SCAN knob.
Telephone conversation relayed via the loudspeakers l Select „Hands-free“ from the menu using the SCAN knob if the telephone conversation is to be relayed via the radio loudspeakers.
PHONE It is possible, using the PHONE function, to set-up the system to enable a telephone conversation to be heard over the loudspeaker system, if a mobile phone has been installed. l Select PHONE in the menu. „SETUP PHONE“ appears in the display with the function currently selected.
RDS name Some stations also transmit running advertising and information text along with the station name in the display. Using the RDS name function for stored stations you can decide if these texts should be shown or not. l Select in the menu: RDS Name. „SETUP Name“ and the current value will be shown in the display. l Press the SCAN knob 10 briey and select the required value using the SCAN knob. The text can be switched on with „VAR“ and off with the value „FIX“. Note Please ensure that the station name is always displayed when storing.
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AM button The MW wavelength can be selected by pressing the AM button. The rst memory level of the AM wavelengths can be reached by pressing the AM button once. The second level can be reached by pressing the button again. „AM1“ appears the rst memory level or „AM2“ for the second - see page 19.
CD operation
4 - Source selection buttons Radio operation FM button The VHF wavelength can be selected by pressing the FM button. The rst memory level of the VHF wavelength can be reached by pressing the FM button once. The second level can be reached by pressing the button again. „FM1“ appears in the display for the rst memory level or „FM2“ for the second - see page 19.
CD button The CD mode of the internal CD player is selected by pressing this button. „NO CD“ will appear in the display if no CD is in the player. If a CD changer has been installed it is possible to switch between the CD player and the CD changer by pressing the CD button. The operation of the CD changer is described in a separate instruction manual. Note If the connection to a connected CD changer has been interrupted, „NO CHANGER“ will appear in the display if you wish to switch between the CD player and the CD changer.
5 - Manual setting Radio operation Search Only on AM wavelength! Briey press the search rocker switch on the upper or lower part - the search will be started in the direction as selected and the radio will select the rst station with a strong signal and then stay at that frequency. Memory list Only on FM wavelength! Your radio is constantly orientating itself to the station frequencies. After switching on, it automatically stores all RDS stations (see information as of page 17) in a memory list according to their PI code (Programme Identication).
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The radio uses the PI code to identify a station, e.g. NDR 2). It is possible to scan backwards and forwards through this list by pressing either the left or the right hand side of the switch. Please also refer to the further notes in the following text. Example: The following stations are contained in the list: NDR 1, NDR 2, Radio 3, NDR 4, ANTENNE, FFN You are, for example, listening to NDR 2 (display reads „NDR 2“). By pressing the upper side of the rocker switch the unit selects the next station. In this case Radio 3. The next station in the list (NDR 4) will be shown in the display above the station currently being listened to (Radio 3). The previous station in the list (NDR 2) is shown in the display underneath the current station. Pressing this button again will select NDR 4 etc. Use the lower side of the switch to scan the list downwards - in this example from NDR 2 to NDR 1. If a station name is at a point in time not recognizable to the unit only the frequency will be shown. Once the name has been evaluated, it will be shown in the display.
Fast forward/reverse rocker switch It is possible, by listening during fast forward/ rewind, to locate a particular point in track. l Press either the upper or lower side of the switch during playback and hold until the desired position is reached. l Release switch
CD operation Track selection l It is possible to „ick“ in order backwards and forwards through the tracks on a CD by briey pressing the upper or lower side of this rocker switch or by turning the SCAN knob 10. The track currently selected then appears in the display: „TRACK 1 . . . TRACK 2 . . . TRACK 3 . . .“ etc. Note If the lower side of the search rocker switch is pressed while a track is being played, the unit will jump back to the start of the track and recommence playback.
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6 - TIM button Up to 9 trafc information reports with a total length of 4 minutes can be stored automatically with the TIM function (Trafc Information Memory) in the quality of a telephone conversation. This function uses a digital memory. Recording trafc reports You have 3 different possibilities to record trafc announcements: l When the radio is switched on, every trafc announcement of the selected station will be recorded as soon as „TP“ appears in the display. l Recording period: 2 hours
1 - Switch on the TP ready mode with the TP button 3 and select the required TP station by pressing the trafc radio rocker switch 7. 2 - Remove the ignition key. All incoming trafc announcements will now be recorded for the next 2 hours. l Using the functions TIM Time 1 and TIM Time 2, the TP recording function can be made available for a period of 2 hours. Trafc announcements will be recorded during this period - see page 8. Note l The oldest report will be deleted if a new report is to be recorded and the memory is full. l If a report is longer than 4 minutes the beginning will be recorded over. An acoustic signal will indicate that it was not possible to record the entire report. l No trafc announcements will be recorded if the vehicle is not used for three days or longer.
7 - Trafc radio rocker switch Listening to trafc reports chronologically Press the TIM button 6 - the most recent trafc report will be played rst and the reports will then be played in chronological order through to the oldest. „TP Memo 2/3“, for example. „TP-Memo“: TIM replay „2/3“: 2nd trafc announcement of three recorded trafc announcements. „No TP Message“ will appear in the display if no trafc reports have been recorded. Listening to trafc reports in any order l Press the TIM button 6. l Move from message to message with the trafc radio rocker switch 7 by pressing the right side (next message) and the left side (previous message) or to the beginning of a message.
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Manually storing Select desired waveband 4. l Tune radio to desired station 10. l Press the button on which the station is to be stored and hold until the programme is muted and a signal is emitted. The station is now stored. The number of the station button appears in the display (if, for example, you store a station on button number 3, a „3“ will appear in the display. Note Please ensure that the name of the station is shown in the display when storing. Otherwise any running text being displayed, and not the station name, will be stored! l
8 - Flashing diode When the unit is switched off and the ignition key is removed, this ashing diode indicates that the car radio is equipped with activated anti-theft coding.
9 - Station buttons Radio operation A maximum of 24 stations can be stored on the 6 station buttons and the different memory levels. FM1/FM2 = 6 stations each, AM1/AM2 = 6 stations each. „FM2“ indicates that you are on the second memory level. You can switch between the memory levels by pressing the FM or AM button 4.
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Scanning stations All station with a strong reception in one memory level (e.g. FM1) will be played briey by pressing the SCAN knob. l Briey press the SCAN knob: „SCAN“ appears in the display. All stations that can be received will be played for approximately 5 seconds. The station currently being played will be selected permanently if the SCAN knob is pressed again.
CD operation
10 - SCAN knob
Briey press buttons 9 to select the individual CDs in the magazine if a CD changer has been installed. „CD1“ to „CD6“ in the display indicates a CD already loaded. If no magazine is in the changer, „NO MAGAZINE“ appears in the display.
Setting station manually The stations can be selected manually using the SCAN knob. l Turn button briey: „MAN“ appears in the display. Tuning changes in single steps (100 kHz for FM, 9 kHz for AM). Note (only for AS, TP and FM) When using manual tuning by frequency, alternative frequencies are not automatically selected and the station name is not displayed.
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CD operation
11 - AS button
12 - MIX button
It is possible to „ick“ in order backwards and forwards through the tracks on a CD by turning the SCAN knob 10. The track currently selected then appears in the display: „TRACK 1 . . . TRACK 2 . . . TRACK 3 . . .“ etc.
In the AS mode it is possible to automatically store the 6 stations with the strongest signals in a user friendly fashion on the memory level FM2 or AM2.
Press the MIX button during CD operation. The tracks of the CD will be played in random order. l „MIX“ appears in the display. l The MIX function can be switched off by pressing the button again. Note If a CD changer is installed, all the CDs in the changer will be played according to the random principle.
Automatic storing Select the wavelength. Press the AS button for approximately 2 seconds.“AUTOSTORE“ appears in the display. The 6 stations with the strongest signals on memory level FM2 or AM2 are automatically stored. l l
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14 - CD slot
Fault indicators
Push the CD with the printed side facing up into the CD slot until it is pulled in automatically. The tracks on the CD will be played.
The following fault messages can appear in the display: - „NO MAGAZINE“ No magazine in the CD changer. - „NO DISC“ No CD in the CD player - „NO CD“ The chosen compartment in the magazine of the CD changer is empty. - „CD ERROR“ The CD in the chosen compartment has been inserted with the printed side down or the CD is heavily soiled or damaged.
CD mode and trafc news
13 - CD eject The Cd will be ejected from the CD player when the CD eject button is pressed. l „CD EJECT“ appears in the display. Note The CD will automatically be pulled back into the player if it is not removed from the slot within approximately 10 seconds.
If TP mode is switched on before the CD button 4 is pressed, CD playback is interrupted for trafc news announcements. If the transmitting range of the station is left, the radio automatically selects a new trafc news station. A trafc announcement being made can be interrupted by pressing the TP button 3 and the CD player will resume its function. The interrupted announcement will still be recorded and can be played at a later point. Any subsequent trafc news announcement will still be played. To enjoy listening to your CD without interruption, press and hold the Tp button 3 until „TP: OFF“ appears in the display.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT RDS operation First of all RDS (Radio Data System), makes it possible to show the name of the station being received in the display - „NDR 2“, for example. Previously, for stations broadcasting on several frequencies, you had to manually tune the radio to station frequency with best reception as you travelled from one area to the next. This was frequently necessary when reception conditions were poor. RDS now automatically selects the best frequency from a list of alternative frequencies and tunes the radio to it. This process is inaudible! This ensures you the best possible reception in a transmitting range even under unfavourable reception conditions.
Local stations German broadcasting companies broadcast some programmes that vary from one region to the next. Programme 1 of ffn in Brunswick (display: „ffn - BS“) for instance, transmits different regional programmes to Hanover (display: „ffn - H“) and Kassel (display: „ffn - KS“). The radio rst tries to collect only alternative frequencies for the selected station.
However, if the quality become so bad that reception becomes intermittent, the radio will also accept frequencies of a „related“ ffn station. As such stations broadcast different programmes from time to time, such a change in frequency can also result in a different programme being heard. The RDS system is programmed to prioritise regional stations with the same content. General notes on RDS reception l Depending on the strength of the signals received, it may take the radio up to several minutes to evaluate the RDS data. l RDS always selects the most favourable frequency from a list of alternative frequencies. If none of the alternatives provides a clear signal, you will, of course, also hear interference in RDS mode! l It is not possible to evaluate RDS data when the signal received is too weak. In this case the frequency will remain in the display. l The running text will not be shown if the option „FIX“ in the set-up menu RDS Name is selected and the text which appeared at the announcement time - see page 9.
Storing RDS stations When storing RDS stations, the appropriate station button should not be pressed until the station name appears in the display. This ensures that all RDS information has been evaluated and, where appropriate, automatically stored. When selecting stored RDS stations, the respective station name appears. If the stored frequency is not available, the radio automatically selects a suitable alternative frequency (Best station function). if none of the stored alternative frequencies are available, the desired station cannot be received. A different station should be selected. Note Please ensure that the name of the station is shown in the display when storing. Otherwise any running text being displayed, and not the station name, will be stored!
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT DSP (Digital Sound Processor) How does RDS work? In many European countries RDS has already been introduced by a great many radio stations. These stations attempt to cover the widest possible area. In addition to normal FM radio signals, a further, inaudible ow of digitalized information is transmitted to the RDS receiver. Amongst other things, this information controls the following functions. l Programme Identication (PI code) The PI code tells the radio which station is currently being received - e.g. NDR 2. l Programme Service Name (PS code) The PS code contains the station name, which is then shown in the display. Some stations also transmit running advertising text along with the station name. It is possible to set whether or not this running text should be shown or not by using the „RDS Name“ set-up menu function - see page 9. l Alternative Frequencies (AF code) Since the range of FM radio waves is quite limited, stations broadcast from several transmitters on various frequencies. The AF code provides the radio with a list of frequencies on which th e station broadcasts. The radio is thus able to tune to the frequency with the best reception.
The radio switches from once frequency to another virtually inaudibly, and the station name shown in the display remains unchanged. A practical example: On a trip on the Autobahn from Flensburg to Göttingen you would like to listen to NDR 2. All you have to do is tune to this station at the beginning of your trip. The station name - „NDR 2“ - lights up in the display. During your entire trip, your RDS radio searches for alternative frequencies for the selected station and, when necessary, tunes to them automatically and virtually inaudibly. l Trafc programme (TP Code) The TP code informs the radio when a trafc news station is being received. l Trafc announcement (TA Code) The radio uses the TA code to recognize a trafc news announcement. If the radio is muted or in Cd player mode, the radio automatically switches to trafc news announcements at the programmed volume. The unit switches to mono at the same time.
15 - DSP knob Sound elds The following sound elds can be selected with the DSP knob: l TALK l DRIVER l DSP OFF You can, with these various different elds, alter the sound of music and spoken presentations from the radio and CD player to suit your requirements.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Display Press the DSP button to select a certain sou nd eld. The chosen sound eld (e.g. DRIVER) will be shown in the display with a settings bar. l The sound eld can be further dened by turning the SCAN button 10. The alteration made can be seen on the settings bar. The chosen sound eld (e.g. „DRIVER“) will be shown permanently in the display. l
TALK The sound eld „TALK“ is particularly suited for the spoken word. DRIVER The sound eld „DRIVER“ places the acoustic centre of the music at the driver’s position.
Activating headphones A set of headphones can be used to listen to spoken word and music. The loudspeakers are muted when in use. l To activate the headphones, press the DSP button for approximately 2 seconds. The radio is muted. „HEADSET“ appears in the display. l Briey press the DSP button to deactivate the headphones. The radio will return to loudspeaker mode. Note l The headphones connection is located on the rear side of the unit. Please go to a qualied dealership to have a set of headphones installed. l The sound elds are not available once the headphones have been activated.
16 - Displays in radio mode 1 - TP display 2 - Station name 3 - Wavelength (FM, AM) 4 - Station buttons display The station name will be shown instead of the frequency if the RDS function is switched on (see page 17)
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT Anti-theft coding When the unit is switched off and the ignition key has been removed, the ashing diode 8 will show that the radio has anti-theft coding. The anti-theft coding will electronically prevent unauthorized persons from operating the unit if it has been removed from the vehicle.
Convenience radio coding For technical reasons, the convenience radio coding is not available for all vehicle models. In the past one had to recode the radio manually every time the unit was removed or when the vehicle battery had been disengaged. That has all changed with the new convenience radio coding function: Once the code number has been input in the radio it will then be stored in the vehicle! If the current supply has been interrupted the radio will automatically compare „its“ code number with the one stored in the vehicle. If the code numbers are identical the radio will be ready for use after just a few seconds. It is therefore no longer necessary to disengage the electronic lock manually! If the code numbers are not identical, however, because the radio has been tted to another vehicle, for example, the electronic lock will have to be disengaged manually.
In teh event that you did not receive the security code for your radio, this is because your car is equiped with the convenience system of coding for which this code is not needed. In the battery is disconnected and then re-connected, rst of all switch the ignition on with the key and then, after this, the radio. Should you nevertheless wish to have the security code, please contact your Škoda dealer. Cancelling the electronic lock If the radio was installed in another vehicle, „SAFE“ will appear in the display after the radio is switched on. To cancel the electronic lock, you must enter the correct code number. It is essential that the following steps be carried out in the correct order: l Turn on the radio - the wor d „SAFE“ appears in the display. l „1000“ will appear in the display after approximately 3 seconds. If, however, „SAFE“ is still shown - together with a small „2“ - in the left of the display, the radio is blocked! The radio must remain switched on for 1 hour to lift this block. l Input the code number attached to the code card using the station buttons 9. Use button 1 to input the rst digit of the code number, button 2 to input the second digit, and so on.
Then press either the search or the manual setting rocker switch for longer than 2 seconds. Release button! l A frequency will be shown automatically shortly after the correct code has been input. The radio can now be used again! l
Incorrect Code Number Should you inadvertently input the incorrect code number in attempting to release the electronic lock, the word „SAFE“ will appear in the display - rst ashing and then permanently. You can now repeat the entire cancelling procedure once. The number of attempts will be shown in the display. If you input another incorrect number, your radio will be blocked for approximately one hour, i.e. the radio cannot be turned on. This will be indicated through the small „2“ in the bottom left of the display. After an hour, the radio must remain switched on, the display with the number of attempts goes out and you can cancel the electronic lock as described above. This cycle - two attempts, one hour lock - will remain the same.
WARRANTY Points concerning the car radio Warranty The warranty conditions that apply to our new cars also apply to our radio systems. Note The damage to be resolved as a warranty claim must not be caused by improper treatment of the unit or attempts to repair it in a non-qualied way; it must not have external damage. When you place a warranty claim or make use of the exchange service, you must always present the Owner´s Manual to the Škoda dealer. The radio must have a ( production) number.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical Quick Reference Guide Connection options
Anti-theft coding
Electronic aerial, CD changer, headphones, mobile telephone, muting, output circuit for antenna diversity system. Information is available from Škoda dealers.
Radio is electronically locked up if current supply is interrupted.
Displays Frequency, station name, RDS, wavelength, station button, TP (trafc radio) with station name for TP batch station, CD functions, display for CD slot content for connected CD changer, DSP, headphones.
Max. output 4 x 20 Watt (max), 4 x 17 Watt (DIN measurement at 4 Ohm).
Illumination Non-dazzle illumination of controls from within (night design), brightness controlled with instrument lighting.
Waveband selection Touch buttons
Frequency ranges FM (VHF) AM (MW), additional FM tuner for TP batch reception.
Suppression Automatic suppression in radio largely eliminates interference in FM and in AM mode. Specially tuned suppressors largely eliminates all interference impulses from the engine and other parts of the electrical system e.g. heater blowers, windscreen wipers, cooler fan etc.
Station selection In radio mode, automatic selection of last station tuned in before radio switched off (last station memory). Six station buttons for AM and FM stations. Manual tuning up-band and down-band. Microcomputer-controlled frequency stabilization (PLL quartz tuning).
Trafc radio batch receiver for individual TP station selection independent of the station being listened to. Permanent and automatic updates of the RDS direct synchronisation with a special display of the last selected station, current station and the station to be expected.
Trafc news feature Trafc radio batch receiver for individual TP station selection independent of the station being listened to. Switch from MONO and DSP menu „Talk“ when the trafc announcement function is active (TA: Trafc Announcement). Trafc radio announcement store (TIM) with a 4 minute memory and 2 individually selectable recording times for parked vehicle. Automatic station nder, automatic trafc news announcement function, switch to „mono“ for trafc news announcements. Stereo (radio and CD), active sound settings, fader integrated into radio, speed-dependent volume control (GALA), multi-speaker system. Active sound settings for BASS, MID, TREB which can be set individually for every source (AM, FM, CD and telephone).
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data of the CD player Both units are „remote“ controlled from the radio. Changer-magazine for 6 CDs with motor eject Read function CD-R and CD-RW media can be played. Multi-session CDs can be played. Auto-Insert Ejected CDs will be pulled back into the CD slot if they are not removed. Frequency range: 5 - 20000 Hz (+/- 1 dB) Signal/noise ratio: 96 dB CD distortion: 0.006 % (at 1 kHz) Wow and utter: Negligible
INDEX A
F
S
AF code ..........................................................18 Alternative frequencies................................... 18 AM button .......................................................10 Anti-theft coding ............................................. 20 AS function .....................................................15 Automatic storing............................................ 15 Automatic storing function.............................. 15 Automatic suppression................................... 22 Automatic volume control................................. 9
Fader ................................................................6 Fader adjustment ............................................. 6 Fast forward/reverse ...................................... 11 Flashing diode ................................................ 13 FM button .......................................................10 Frequency ranges .......................................... 22
SCAN button ..................................................14 Serial number .................................................20 Set-up Menu.....................................................8 Sound elds.................................................... 18 Sound setting ...................................................6 Speed dependent volume control..................... 9 Station buttons ............................................... 13 Storing - Automatic.................................................. 15 - Manually ...................................................13 Storing stations............................................... 17
G GALA................................................................ 9
B
H
Balance ............................................................6 Balance adjustment.......................................... 6 Bass setting......................................................6 Brief description.............................................. 22 Brief technical description .............................. 22
Headphones - Activating ..................................................19
I
C
Local stations ................................................. 17
CD button ................................................. 10, 11 CD changer ......................................................4 CD eject.......................................................... 16 Clock................................................................. 8 Code number.................................................. 20 Coding ............................................................22 Connection options......................................... 22 Convenience coding....................................... 20
D Digital display ................................................. 20 Diode ..............................................................13 Display............................................................ 20 Displays.......................................................... 22 DSP ................................................................18
E Electronic lock ................................................ 20
Illumination .....................................................22
L M Manually storing ............................................. 13 Memory list .....................................................10 Mid-range setting.............................................. 6 MIX function ...................................................16
O ON Volume.......................................................9 Output.............................................................22 Overview........................................................... 2
P PI code ..................................................... 11, 18 PS code..........................................................18
Q Quick reference guide ...................................... 2
R RDS ................................................................17 RDS name........................................................9
T TA code........................................................... 18 Theft coding.................................................... 22 Theft protection .............................................. 20 TIM button ......................................................12 TIM Time........................................................... 8 Time - Setting the clock ......................................... 8 TP code ..........................................................18 Trafc announcement....................................... 7 - Interrupting .................................................. 7 Trafc news ....................................................22 Trafc radio rocker switch............................... 12 Treble setting.................................................... 6
V Volume control - Automatic.................................................... 9
W Warranty.........................................................21
Škoda Auto is constantly working on the further development of all types and models. Please understand that, for this reason, changes to the scope of supply in terms of shape, equipment and engineering may be introduced at any time. It is therefore not possible to derive any claims from the information, illustrations and descriptions contained in this Owner ´s Manual . Reprinting, reproduction, translation or any other use of this document, in whole or in parts, is not permitted without the written consent of Škoda Auto. Škoda Auto expressly reserves all rights in respect of copyright . Subject to modification. Published by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.
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