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Playback control - Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero

Operation

Media

Action

service

Play / pause

Tap 

Main menu

Tap  after 3 s from the start of the

track playback

Fig. 180

Media: Main menu dis-

play example

Finger movement to the right in

Plays the current track from the start

screen area

» Fig. 180 on page 147

after 3 seconds from the start of the

track playback

Fast-reverse within the title

Fast-forward within the title

Press and hold 

Press and hold 

Tap  within 3 seconds from the

start of the track playback



To display the main menu, press the sensor field/the

Or: tap the

button.

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Finger movement to the right of the

Play the previous title

Play back the next title



sensor field and then the function surface  .

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screen area

» Fig. 180 on page 147

within 3 s after the start of the track

playback

Main menu » Fig. 180

Information on playing track

Playback timeline with a slider

Tap 

Finger movement to the left of the

Select the audio source

screen area

» Fig. 180 on page 147

Selected audio source / album image / album overview

Switch on/off the random playback

from the current album or folder



Depending on the audio source type:

Tap 

▶

Folder/track list

▶

Switch on/off the repeat playback

from the current album or folder

Multimedia database

Tap 

Tap 



Settings for the Media menu» page 137 or » page 143

Switch on/off repeat playback of spe-

cific track

Note

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Information concerning the track being played appears on the screen, if it is

stored as a so-called ID3 Tag on the audio source. If no ID3 tag is available, only

the title name is displayed.

Search (applies to sources with a dis-

playable multimedia database) (applies

to Infotainment Columbus)

Tap 

Tap 

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The remaining playback time indicated does not correspond to the actual re-

Turn on / off playback of similar tracks

according to information from the so-

called. ID3Tag (applies to Infotainment

Columbus)

maining playback time for titles with variable bitrates.

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When an audio source is connected or plugged in, the Infotainment Colum-

bus searches the local Gracenote^®database for information on the track being

played (e.g. album name, artist name, genre, album image etc.). If the informa-

tion is not available and the Infotainment Online » page 17 service is active, In-

fotainment will search for this information in the Gracenote^®online database.

Movement within the track is possible by touching your finger on the timeline

» Fig. 180 on page 147.

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Folder/track list » Fig. 181

Playback control - Swing

Selected audio source / audio source folder (movement within the folder

is carried out by pressing the function surface for the folder)

Operation

Action

Options folder/track playback

Play / pause

Tap 

Display of multimedia database (only available in the source directory) (not

applicable to the Infotainment Swing)

Tap  within 3 seconds from the

Play the previous title

start of the track playback







Select the audio source

Folder

Playlist

Tap  after 3 s from the start of the

Plays the current track from the start

track playback

Fast-reverse within the title

Fast-forward within the title

Play back the next title

Press and hold 

Press and hold 

Tap 

   Currently playing title / track playback stopped



The title cannot be played (tapping on the function surface shows the

cause).

Switch on/off the random playback

from the current album or folder

Tap 

Tap 

Tap 

Note

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Switch on/off the repeat playback

from the current album or folder

In the list, the first 1000 entries (titles, directories etc.) are displayed with the

oldest creation date.

The scanning speed of the folder / track list depends on the connection

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Switch on/off repeat playback of spe-

cific track

speed and volume of data.

Movement within the track is possible by touching your finger on the timeline

Multimedia database

» Fig. 180 on page 147.

Fig. 182

Multimedia database

Folder / track list

Fig. 181

Folder/track list

To display the multimedia database, in the Media main menu, tap on the

function surface  (if this display is supported by the currently selected

›

source).

To display the folder / track list on the Media main menu, tap on the function

surface  (if this display is supported by the currently selected source).

To playback select a title.

›

The audio files are sorted by their properties into individual categories



To playback, select the category and then the title.

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Multimedia database » Fig. 182

The CD/DVD» Fig. 183 slot is located in an external module in the storage com-

partment on the front passenger side.

Selected audio source / selected category / folder of the audio source

Sorting categories

Toinsert a CD/DVD, with the labelled side facing up, into the CD slot until it is

automatically drawn in.

›

Displays Folder / Track List (only available in the bibliography)

Select the audio source

To eject, press the button  The CD/DVD is moved to the starting position.

›



If the ejected CD/DVD is not removed within 10 seconds, it is retracted again

for safety reasons. However, the unit will not change to the CD/DVD source.

Audio sources

WARNING

The CD/DVD player is a laser product.

This laser product was classified at the date of manufacture in accord-

Introduction to the subject

CAUTION

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Do not save any important data or that which has not been backed up on the

connected audio sources. ŠKODA assumes no responsibility for lost or dam-

aged files or connected audio sources.

ance with national / international standards DIN EN 60825-1: 2008-05 and

DHHS Rules 21 CFR. Subchapter J as a class 1 laser product. The laser used

in this class 1 laser product is so weak that there is no risk of danger when

operated correctly.

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When changing or connecting an audio source, this may cause sudden

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changes in volume. Reduce the volume before changing or connecting an au-

dio source.

This product is designed such that the laser is restricted to the inside of

Infotainment. However, the installed laser could be classified in a higher

class were the housing to be removed. For this reason, never remove Info-

tainment housing.

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When connecting an external audio source, the external source information

messages can be displayed. These messages must be observed and confirmed

if necessary (e.g. enabling data transfer etc).

CAUTION

Note

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Be sure to remove the CD/DVD before you try to insert a new CD/DVD. Oth-

erwise you can damage the drive inside Infotainment.

Only insert in the CD/DVD drive original audio CDs/video DVDs or standard

CD-R/RWs or DVD R/RWs.

Do not affix anything to the CD/DVDs!

If the ambient temperature is too high or too low, the CD / DVD playback

The national copyright laws that apply in your country must be observed.

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CD / DVD

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Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.

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may not work.

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Damp (condensation) may affect Infotainment in cold weather or high hu-

midity. This can cause the CD to jump or impair the play function. Once the

moisture has dissipated, playback is fully functional again.

Note

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After pressing the button  it takes a few seconds for the CD / DVD to be

ejected.



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On uneven or unpaved roads, playback jumps may occur.

Fig. 183 CD / DVD slot

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If the CD/DVD is physically damaged, is not readable or is inserted incorrect-

CAUTION

ly the following message is displayed Error: CD/DVD

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Do not use an SD card with a broken write protection “slide” - there is a risk

of damage to the SD card reader!

When using an SD card with an adapter, vehicle vibrations might cause the

It is possible that CD/DVDs protected by copyright cannot be played back at

all or only in certain circumstances.

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card to fall out of the adapter.

SD card

USB input

Fig. 184

Installation location of the USB input and information regarding its use

» page 94.

Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero:

Insert SD card

The USB input audio source can be connected directly or via a connecting ca-

ble.

To connect, insert the USB audio source into the appropriate input.

To disconnect the USB in the Media main menu, tap on the function surface

›

 → Tap on Remove safely

Disconnect the audio source from the corresponding USB input.

›

Fig. 185

USB audio source

Swing: Insert the SD card

With the ignition, the charging process starts automatically after the USB au-

dio source is connected (applies to audio sources where charging via the USB

connector is possible).

The charging efficiency can differ compared to the charging from the usual

mains power supply.

Depending on the type of the connected external device and the frequency of

use, the charging current may not be sufficient to charge the battery of the

connected device.

Pushing in

Some connected audio sources may not be recognised and cannot be charged.

Insert the SD card in the slot in the direction of arrow (with the cut end fac-

›

ing right), until it “locks” » Fig. 184 or » Fig. 185.

CAUTION

Removing

USB extension cords, or reducers may impair the function of the connected

audio source.

Before removing the SD card, go to the main Media menu and tap function

surface  → Tap on Remove safely

›

Note

Press on the inserted SD memory card. The SD card “jumps” into the eject

position.

›

We recommend that you use extension cords from ŠKODA Original Accesso-

ries.

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Tap the function surface  → Delete

›

Bluetooth player

Show level of infotainment memory

Infotainment allows audio files of a connected Bluetooth^®player to play using

the A2DP and AVRCP audio profile.

With Infotainment, multiple devices can be paired using Bluetooth^®, but only

one of them can be used as a Bluetooth^®player.

Tap on the function surface in the Media main menu  → Manage jukebox

›

It displays information about occupied and free space of the Infotainment

memory and the number of files that can still be imported.

Note

Connect /disconnect

To connect the Bluetooth^®player with Infotainment- follow the same in-

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Files that have already been copied are recognised and cannot be copied

again (shown in grey).

It is not possible to copy files while simultaneously playing back audio/video

files in the CD/DVD drive.

›

structions as for pairing Infotainment with a telephone» page 160.

To disconnect the Bluetooth^®player, end the connection in the list of paired

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›

external devices » page 162.

Replace Bluetooth^®player (applies to Infotainment Amundsen, Bolero)

If you would like to replace a Bluetooth^®Player which is connected to Infotain-

ment as a Telephone at the same time, then a relevant information message

appears in the Infotainment screen.

WLAN

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen.

Infotainment allows you to play audio files from one of the external devices

connected to the Infotainment WLAN.

End the connection to the currently connected Bluetooth^®player and repeat

the pairing procedure » page 162, Managing paired external devices.

›

Connect an external device that supports the DLNA (Digital Living Network

Alliance), with Infotainment WLAN» page 171.

›

CAUTION

If necessary use the UPnP application (Universal Plug and Play) in the con-

nected device, which allows playback to start.

›

If an external device is connected to Infotainment using Apple CarPlay

orAndroid Auto, then it cannot be connected using Bluetooth^®.

Select the audio source  ^WLAN

›

Jukebox

Only valid for Infotainment Columbus.

In the Jukebox (in the internal Infotainment memory) Supported audio / video

files can be imported from connected external devices.

Import files

Tap on the function surface in the Media main menu  → Manage jukebox

→

›

Import

Select the desired source.

Select the desired folders or files.

Tap the function surface  .

›

Delete files

Tap on the function surface in the Media main menu  → Manage jukebox

→

›

Delete

Select the desired folder or files in the selected category.

›

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Supported audio file formats

Supported audio sources and file formats - Columbus, Amundsen,

Bolero

Maximum

sampling

rate

Codec type

File suffix

Max bit

rate

Multi

Playlists

(File formats)

channels^a)

Supported audio sources

Windows Media

Source

Interface

Type

Specification

File system

384 kbit /

Audio

9 and 10

wma

wav

Standard

size

SD card

SD reader

SD, SDHC, SDXC

96 kHz

Defined by

the format

(approx.

USB stick;

HDD (without any spe-

cial software);

USB devices that sup-

port MSC operation

WAV

MSC

m3u

pls

wpl

m3u8

asx

1.5 Mbit/s)

FAT16

FAT32

exFAT

NTFS

MPEG-1; 2 and

2.5

USB 1.x; 2.x

and 3.x or

higher with

support of

USB 2.x

mp3

USB

devices

Devices with the An-

droid operating system

or Windows mobile

320 kbit /

Layer 3

MTP

aac; mp4;

m4a

MPEG-2 and 4

48 kHz

(mobile phone, tablet)

Defined by

the format

(approx.

Devices with the iOS

operating system

(iPhone, iPod, iPad)

yes

FLAC;

Vorbis

Apple

flac; ogg

5.5 Mbit/s)

Audio CD

(Up to 80

min);

CD-R / RW

(Up to 700

MB);

DVD R/RW;

DVD Audio,

DVD Video

Applies to the CANTON sound system.

CD/DVD

Applies to

Infotain-

ment Co-

lumbus.

The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources

are not supported by Infotainment.

ISO9660;

Joliet (Level 1,2,3);

UDF 1.x;

CD/DVD

Drive

Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-

not be played back by Infotainment.

UDF 2.x

Blue-

tooth^®-

Player

Bluetooth protocols

A2DP and AVRCP (1.0 -

1.5)

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Supported audio sources and file formats - Swing

Supported audio sources

Images

Image viewer

Source

Interface

Type

Specification

File system

main menu

Standard

size

SD card

SD reader

SD, SDHC, SDXC

Applies to Infotainment Columbus, Amundsen, Bolero.

USB stick;

HDD (without any spe-

cial software);

Fig. 186

Pictures: main menu

MSC

MTP

USB devices that sup-

port MSC operation

FAT16

VFAT

FAT32

exFAT

USB 1.x; 2.x

and 3.x or

higher with

support of

USB 2.x

USB

devices

Devices with the An-

droid operating system

or Windows mobile

(mobile phone, tablet)

Devices with the iOS

operating system

(iPhone, iPod, iPad)



To display the main menu, tap the

surface  .

sensor field and then tap the function

›

Apple

Main menu » Fig. 186

Blue-

tooth^®-

Player

Bluetooth protocols

A2DP and AVRCP

(1.0-1.5)

Select the image source

   Folder / Image List



Display the previous image

Switching on the slideshow

Switching off the slideshow

Display of the next image

Supported audio file formats



Maximum

sampling















Codec type

(File formats)

File suffix Max bit rate

Playlists

rate

Menu settings for Images » page 137

Rotate the image 90° anticlockwise

Rotate the image 90° clockwise

Windows Media

wma

m3u

pls

wpl

asx

384 kbit / s

320 kbit / s

96 kHz

48 kHz

Audio 9 and 10

MPEG-1; 2 and 2.5

mp3

Display the initial image size while retaining the aspect ratio

(Layer-3)

Guidance to GPS coordinates (Amundsen; the display only occurs if the

image contains GPS coordinates) (applies to Infotainment Columbus,

Amundsen) » page 187

The GPT standards (GUID partition table) method structured audio sources

are not supported by Infotainment.

Files that are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology can-

not be played back by Infotainment.

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