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CONTENTS

Overview........................................................... 2Quick Reference Guide .................................... 3Important notes ................................................ 4Radio and CD operation................................... 5RDS operation................................................ 17DSP (Digital Sound Processor) ...................... 18Display............................................................ 19Anti-theft coding ............................................. 20Points concerning the car radio...................... 21Technical Quick Reference Guide .................. 22

Contents

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OVERVIEW

Quick Reference Guide

Pos. Page1 Rotary/push knob .................................... 5 - Switch on/off (ON/OFF):

Press knob - Volume control (VOLUME):

Turn knob

Pos. Page2 Sound setting buttons.............................. 6 The following settings can be made by

pressing and turning the tone setting but-tons.

- Bass setting (BASS) - Mid-range setting (MID) - Treble setting (TREB) - Balance (BAL) - Fader (FAD)

Overview

Dear Customer,In teh event that you did not receive the secu-rity 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-con-nected, first 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.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Pos. Page3 TP button ................................................. 7 The traffic information function can be

switched on by pressing briefly.4 Source selection buttons ....................... 10 The programme source or memory level can

be selected by briefly 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 briefly 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 traf-

fic information notices. The replay can be started by pressing the TIM button.

- All traffic 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. Page7 Traffic radio announcement

rocker switch.......................................... 12 Traffic announcements stored in TIM mode

can be selected by briefly pressing the rocker switch.

The traffic radio announcement function (TP) can be switched on or off by briefly pressing this rocker switch. It can also be used to select the individual traffic radio stations.

8 Flashing diode ....................................... 13 When the unit has been switched off and the

ignition key has been removed, this flashing 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 turn-

ing.......................................................... 14 - All stations that can be received will briefly

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. Page11 AS button ............................................... 15 The AS button can be used to store the 6 sta-

tions 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................................................. 1614 CD slot................................................... 1615 DSP button ............................................ 18 Various tone settings can be selected by

pressing the DSP button.16 Displays ................................................. 19

NoteThe 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!

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Operating the radio whilst drivingModern traffic 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 traffic and road conditions, etc.However, the radio, with all its possibilities, should only be used if conditions really al-low it.For example, changing CDs or reading CD labels while driving has frequently led to dangerous situ-ations. The volume of the radio should also be set so that acoustic signals from outside can also be heard.

WarningPlease concentrate on your driving above all!

Convenience radio codingIn 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!

CD changerThis car radio also has the attractive option of controlling the genuine Škoda CD changer1).The operation of the unit is described in a sepa-rate manual.Qualified dealers have all the information con-cerning the retrofitting of these units.

Safety precautions for items of equipment fitted with lasersLaser devices are classified by DIN IEC 76 (CO) 6/VDE 0837 into safety classes 1 to 4.The Škoda CD changer corresponds to safety class 1.

WarningDo not remove the unit’s cover. It does not have any parts which can be serviced by the user.

1) Can be delivered as fitted from the factory. The units should be fitted by a Škoda dealer if to be installed at a later date.

Important notes

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Tips on CD operationTo 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 original box.Never leave CDs exposed to direct sunlight!Notes on cleaning compact discsUse 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 commer-cial CD cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.Never use fluids like petrol, paint thinner or record cleaner, as these can damage the sur-face of the CD!

Radio and CD operation

1 - Rotary/Push knobThe knob serves:l Switching on/off (ON/OFF).l Volume control (VOLUME).

Switching on/off (ON/OFF)Briefly 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 reacti-vated.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.

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 auto-matically approximately 1 hour later to ensure that the battery does not run flat.This procedure can, however, be repeated as often as required.When the unit is switched off and the ignition key has been removed, a flashing 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.

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.NoteIf the minimum volume is selected, the settings bar will be shown with „MIN“ additionally in the display.

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2 - Sound settingBass setting (BASS) l Press the BASS button to release the but-ton.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 (+).

l Press the button again to engage the button.

Treble setting (TREB)l Press the TREB button to release the but-ton.l Select the required value by turning the TREB button to the left (-) or right (+).l Press the button again to engage the button.NoteThe sound settings BASS, MID and TREB can be set for AM, FM, CD and PHONE individually.

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.

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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3 - TP buttonUsing the Traffic Program button you can control traffic program functions (traffic information).The TP function is switched on or off by pressing the TP button. At the same time , a TA ready mode (Traffic Announcement) is set up.„TP“ will appear in the display when the TP func-tion is switched on (e.g. „TP: ANTENNE“).„TP: No TP“ will appear in the display if a TP sta-tion 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).

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 confirmation that a TP station is being received (e.g. „TP: ANTENNE“).The frequencies and names of stations broad-casting traffic news announcements are frequently posted along motorways and trunk roads.It is possible to store 6 traffic information stations in the TP mode.

Changing TP stationUsing traffic 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-TPThe function Auto TP is used to automatically select the TP station with the strongest signal.Press the traffic radio rocker switch 7 until „TP: auto TP“ appears in the display. Release the rocker switch.A signal can be heard after approximately 5 sec-onds and „TP: auto TP“ flashes. The radio will look for the TP station with the strongest signal and will display it.

TA ready modeThe TA ready mode makes it possible to listen to traffic 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 traffic information station is left, the sta-tion 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 an-nouncement - see page 19.

Interrupting a traffic news announcementIn some situations it can occur that a traffic 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 pre-vious operating mode - CD or radio - is resumed. The traffic announcement is recorded in the TIM memory and can be heard later. New traffic news announcements will still interrupt the source be-ing 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 MenuIf the SCAN knob 10 is pressed for longer than 2 seconds, specific 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 1l TIM Time 2l CLOCKl GALAl ON Volumel PHONE l RDS Namel ExitSettings can be made for the selected menu point by briefly 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 2Using 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 traffic 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 traffic 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 traffic announcements made by the programmed TP station between 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. will be stored.

Setting the recording timesl Select the function „TIM Time 1“ (This de-scription 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 Timel Select the function „TIM Time 1“ (This de-scription also applies to TIM Time 2). l Select „OFF“ and briefly press the SCAN knob.

CLOCKThe time can be set either manually or automati-cally via the RDS signal. The time is only shown in the CLOCK set-up menu point.l Select in the menu: CLOCK. „Clock“ is displa-

yed and the function currently selected.l Briefly press the SCAN knob 10 and choose

whether you want to set the clock either ma-nually or automatically by turning the SCAN knob.

Setting the clock automaticallyl Select the function „Automatic“.l Briefly press the SCAN knob. The time is set

automatically via the RDS signal.Setting the clock manuallyl Select the function „Manual“.l „Set Hours“ appears in the display. Use the

SCAN knob to set the time.l Briefly 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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Notel 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.

GALAAs 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 indi-vidual requirements:l Select in the menu: GALA. „GALA“ appears in the display with a settings bar.l Briefly 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 sta-tion or CD is changed, for example), simply adjust the rotary/press knob 1. The volume adjustment will continue to function automatically.

ON VolumeThe maximum volume level of the radio upon switching on is set using the ON Volume value:Normally, the last setting for the volume will au-tomatically 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 Briefly press the SCAN knob 10 and select the desired value using the SCAN knob.

PHONEIt 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.

Muting telephone conversationl Select „Mute“ using the SCAN knob if you wish to mute the radio. The telephone conversation will not be relayed via the radio loudspeakers.

Telephone conversation relayed via the loud-speakersl Select „Hands-free“ from the menu using the SCAN knob if the telephone conversation is to be relayed via the radio loudspeakers.

RDS nameSome 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 briefly and select the required value using the SCAN knob. The text can be switched on with „VAR“ and off with the value „FIX“.

NotePlease ensure that the station name is always displayed when storing.

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4 - Source selection buttons Radio operationFM buttonThe VHF wavelength can be selected by pressing the FM button.The first 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 first memory level or „FM2“ for the second - see page 19.

AM buttonThe MW wavelength can be selected by pressing the AM button.The first 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 first memory level or „AM2“ for the second - see page 19.

CD operationCD buttonThe 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.

NoteIf 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 settingRadio operationSearchOnly on AM wavelength!Briefly press the search rocker switch on the up-per or lower part - the search will be started in the direction as selected and the radio will select the first station with a strong signal and then stay at that frequency.

Memory listOnly on FM wavelength!Your radio is constantly orientating itself to the station frequencies. After switching on, it auto-matically stores all RDS stations (see information as of page 17) in a memory list according to their PI code (Programme Identification).

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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, FFNYou 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 rec-ognizable to the unit only the frequency will be shown. Once the name has been evaluated, it will be shown in the display.

CD operationTrack selectionl It is possible to „flick“ in order backwards and forwards through the tracks on a CD by briefly 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.NoteIf 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 re-commence playback.

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

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6 - TIM buttonUp to 9 traffic information reports with a total length of 4 minutes can be stored automatically with the TIM function (Traffic Information Memory) in the quality of a telephone conversation. This function uses a digital memory.

Recording traffic reportsYou have 3 different possibilities to record traffic announcements:l When the radio is switched on, every traffic announcement of the selected station will be re-corded 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 traffic radio rocker switch 7.

2 - Remove the ignition key.All incoming traffic 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 avail-able for a period of 2 hours. Traffic announce-ments will be recorded during this period - see page 8.Notel 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 be-ginning will be recorded over. An acoustic signal will indicate that it was not possible to record the entire report.l No traffic announcements will be recorded if the vehicle is not used for three days or longer.

7 - Traffic radio rocker switchListening to traffic reports chronologicallyPress the TIM button 6 - the most recent traffic report will be played first 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 traffic announcement of three recorded traffic announcements.„No TP Message“ will appear in the display if no traffic reports have been recorded.

Listening to traffic reports in any orderl Press the TIM button 6.l Move from message to message with the traffic 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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8 - Flashing diodeWhen the unit is switched off and the ignition key is removed, this flashing diode indicates that the car radio is equipped with activated anti-theft coding.

9 - Station buttons Radio operationA 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 me-mory level. You can switch between the memory levels by pressing the FM or AM button 4.

Manually storingl 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.NotePlease 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!

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CD operationBriefly 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.

10 - SCAN knobSetting station manuallyThe stations can be selected manually using the SCAN knob.l Turn button briefly:„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, alter-native frequencies are not automatically selected and the station name is not displayed.

Scanning stationsAll station with a strong reception in one memory level (e.g. FM1) will be played briefly by pressing the SCAN knob.l Briefly 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.

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CD operationIt is possible to „flick“ 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.

11 - AS buttonIn 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.

Automatic storingl Select the wavelength.l 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.

12 - MIX buttonPress 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 press-ing the button again.NoteIf a CD changer is installed, all the CDs in the changer will be played according to the random principle.

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13 - CD ejectThe Cd will be ejected from the CD player when the CD eject button is pressed.l „CD EJECT“ appears in the display.NoteThe CD will automatically be pulled back into the player if it is not removed from the slot within ap-proximately 10 seconds.

14 - CD slotPush 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.

CD mode and traffic newsIf TP mode is switched on before the CD button 4 is pressed, CD playback is interrupted for traffic news announcements.If the transmitting range of the station is left, the radio automatically selects a new traffic news station.A traffic announcement being made can be in-terrupted by pressing the TP button 3 and the CD player will resume its function.The interrupted announcement will still be re-corded and can be played at a later point.Any subsequent traffic 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.

Fault indicatorsThe 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.

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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 fre-quency 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 stationsGerman 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 first tries to collect only alternative fre-quencies for the selected station.

However, if the quality become so bad that re-ception 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 receptionl Depending on the strength of the signals re-ceived, it may take the radio up to several minutes to evaluate the RDS data.l RDS always selects the most favourable fre-quency 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 stationsWhen storing RDS stations, the appropriate sta-tion 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 sta-tion function).if none of the stored alternative frequencies are available, the desired station cannot be received. A different station should be selected.NotePlease 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!

RDS operation

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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 possi-ble area.In addition to normal FM radio signals, a further, inaudible flow of digitalized information is trans-mitted to the RDS receiver. Amongst other things, this information controls the following functions.l Programme Identification (PI code)The PI code tells the radio which station is cur-rently 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 the station broadcasts. The radio is thus able to tune to the frequency with the best reception.

The radio switches from once frequency to an-other virtually inaudibly, and the station name shown in the display remains unchanged.A practical example:On a trip on the Autobahn from Flensburg to Göt-tingen 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 Traffic programme (TP Code)The TP code informs the radio when a traffic news station is being received.l Traffic announcement (TA Code)The radio uses the TA code to recognize a traf-fic news announcement. If the radio is muted or in Cd player mode, the radio automatically switches to traffic news announcements at the programmed volume. The unit switches to mono at the same time.

15 - DSP knobSound fieldsThe following sound fields can be selected with the DSP knob:l TALKl DRIVERl DSP OFFYou can, with these various different fields, alter the sound of music and spoken presentations from the radio and CD player to suit your re-quirements.

DSP (Digital Sound Processor)

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l Press the DSP button to select a certain sound field. The chosen sound field (e.g. DRIVER) will be shown in the display with a settings bar.l The sound field can be further defined by turn-ing the SCAN button 10. The alteration made can be seen on the settings bar.The chosen sound field (e.g. „DRIVER“) will be shown permanently in the display.

TALKThe sound field „TALK“ is particularly suited for the spoken word.

DRIVERThe sound field „DRIVER“ places the acoustic centre of the music at the driver’s position.

Activating headphonesA 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 Briefly press the DSP button to deactivate the headphones. The radio will return to loudspeaker mode.

Notel The headphones connection is located on the rear side of the unit. Please go to a qualified deal-ership to have a set of headphones installed.l The sound fields are not available once the headphones have been activated.

Display

16 - Displays in radio mode1 - TP display2 - Station name3 - Wavelength

(FM, AM)4 - Station buttons displayThe station name will be shown instead of the frequency if the RDS function is switched on (see page 17)

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Anti-theft coding

When the unit is switched off and the ignition key has been removed, the flashing 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 codingFor technical reasons, the convenience radio cod-ing 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 fitted to another ve-hicle, for example, the electronic lock will have to be disengaged manually.

In teh event that you did not receive the secu-rity 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-con-nected, first 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 lockIf 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 word „SAFE“ appears in the display.l „1000“ will appear in the display after approxi-mately 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 first digit of the code number, button 2 to input the second digit, and so on.

l 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!Incorrect Code NumberShould you inadvertently input the incorrect code number in attempting to release the electronic lock, the word „SAFE“ will appear in the display - first flashing and then permanently.You can now repeat the entire cancelling proce-dure once. The number of attempts will be shown in the display.If you input another incorrect number, your ra-dio 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.

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WARRANTY

WarrantyThe warranty conditions that apply to our new cars also apply to our radio systems.NoteThe 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-qualified 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.

Points concerning the car radio

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TECHNICAL DATA

Technical Quick Reference Guide

Connection optionsElectronic aerial, CD changer, headphones, mo-bile telephone, muting, output circuit for antenna diversity system. Information is available from Škoda dealers.

DisplaysFrequency, station name, RDS, wavelength, sta-tion button, TP (traffic radio) with station name for TP batch station, CD functions, display for CD slot content for connected CD changer, DSP, headphones.

Max. output4 x 20 Watt (max),4 x 17 Watt (DIN measurement at 4 Ohm).

IlluminationNon-dazzle illumination of controls from within (night design), brightness controlled with in-strument lighting.

Waveband selectionTouch buttons

Anti-theft codingRadio is electronically locked up if current supply is interrupted.

Frequency rangesFM (VHF) AM (MW), additional FM tuner for TP batch reception.

SuppressionAutomatic 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 selectionIn 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. Micro-computer-controlled frequency stabilization (PLL quartz tuning).

Traffic radio batch receiver for individual TP sta-tion 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.

Traffic news featureTraffic radio batch receiver for individual TP sta-tion selection independent of the station being listened to.Switch from MONO and DSP menu „Talk“ when the traffic announcement function is active (TA: Traffic Announcement).Traffic radio announcement store (TIM) with a 4 minute memory and 2 individually selectable recording times for parked vehicle.Automatic station finder, automatic traffic news announcement function, switch to „mono“ for traffic 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).

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TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data of the CD playerBoth units are „remote“ controlled from the ra-dio.Changer-magazine for 6 CDs with motor eject

Read functionCD-R and CD-RW media can be played.Multi-session CDs can be played.

Auto-InsertEjected 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 flutter:Negligible

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INDEXAAF code .......................................................... 18Alternative frequencies................................... 18AM button ....................................................... 10Anti-theft coding ............................................. 20AS function ..................................................... 15Automatic storing............................................ 15Automatic storing function .............................. 15Automatic suppression ................................... 22Automatic volume control ................................. 9BBalance ............................................................ 6Balance adjustment .......................................... 6Bass setting...................................................... 6Brief description.............................................. 22Brief technical description .............................. 22CCD button ................................................. 10, 11CD changer ...................................................... 4CD eject.......................................................... 16Clock................................................................. 8Code number.................................................. 20Coding ............................................................ 22Connection options......................................... 22Convenience coding....................................... 20DDigital display ................................................. 20Diode .............................................................. 13Display............................................................ 20Displays.......................................................... 22DSP ................................................................ 18EElectronic lock ................................................ 20

FFader ................................................................ 6Fader adjustment ............................................. 6Fast forward/reverse ...................................... 11Flashing diode ................................................ 13FM button ....................................................... 10Frequency ranges .......................................... 22GGALA................................................................ 9HHeadphones

- Activating .................................................. 19IIllumination ..................................................... 22LLocal stations ................................................. 17MManually storing ............................................. 13Memory list ..................................................... 10Mid-range setting.............................................. 6MIX function ................................................... 16OON Volume ....................................................... 9Output............................................................. 22Overview........................................................... 2PPI code ..................................................... 11, 18PS code.......................................................... 18QQuick reference guide ...................................... 2RRDS................................................................ 17RDS name........................................................ 9

SSCAN button .................................................. 14Serial number ................................................. 20Set-up Menu..................................................... 8Sound fields.................................................... 18Sound setting ................................................... 6Speed dependent volume control..................... 9Station buttons ............................................... 13Storing

- Automatic.................................................. 15- Manually ................................................... 13

Storing stations............................................... 17TTA code........................................................... 18Theft coding.................................................... 22Theft protection .............................................. 20TIM button ...................................................... 12TIM Time........................................................... 8Time

- Setting the clock ......................................... 8TP code .......................................................... 18Traffic announcement....................................... 7 - Interrupting .................................................. 7Traffic news .................................................... 22Traffic radio rocker switch............................... 12Treble setting.................................................... 6VVolume control

- Automatic.................................................... 9WWarranty ......................................................... 21

Škoda Auto is constantly working on the further development of all types and models. Please understand that, for this reason, chan-ges 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.

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