External Sources - Skoda Columbus Operating Instructions Manual

Note
Only MP3 files and unprotected WMA files can be read from the SD memory
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card. All other data is ignored.
Playable MP3 and WMA data can also be stored on the hard disk of the
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unit » page 18, Hard drive (HDD).

External sources

AUX and MDI input
AUX input
Press the button .
→
MEDIA AUX
External audio sources connected to the AUX input cannot be operated from your
radio navigation system. Only the volume can be controlled from the radio naviga-
tion system.
Use the standard 3.5 mm jack plug for the AUX input. If the external audio source
does not have this jack plug, you must use an adapter .
MDI input – multimedia input
Press the button → .
MEDIA MDI
MP3, WMA, OGG Vorbis and AAC audio files from external data storage devices
connected to the multimedia input can be played from your radio navigation sys-
tem.
External audio sources connected to the MDI input can be operated from your ra-
dio navigation system.
You can select another audio source on the radio at any time. As long as the ex-
ternal audio source is not switched off, it remains always active in the back-
ground.
See the owner's manual of the specific manufacturer for operating the external
audio source.
To connect external audio sources via the MDI input, a special adapter is to be
used.
iPod
If an iPod is connected to the MDI input, a menu opens in which you can select
the folders of the iPod (playlists, artists, albums, titles, etc.).
Adjust the play volume of the external audio source
The play volume of the external audio source can be adjusted via the volume con-
trol on the radio navigation system
Depending on the connected audio source, the output volume on the external au-
dio source can be changed.
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You can also change the input sensitivity of the external audio source, in order to
adapt the play volume of the external audio source to that of the other audio
sources or to avoid distortions
Conditions for a successful connection
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Only USB devices with the specification 2.0 can be connected.
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The version of the file allocation table FAT (File Allocation Table) of the connec-
ted device must be FAT16 ( <2 GB) or FAT32 (> 2 GB).
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In order to replay from a unit with a hard disk (HDD) which includes a large data
volume, it can lead to a time delay when reading in the overview of the music
data.
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In order to replay from a unit, which includes a complicated folder structure, it
can lead to a time delay when scanning the audio files.
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The folder structure in the connected unit must not exceed a depth of 8 levels.
One folder must not contain more than 1000°data.
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A USB extension cable or USB distributor (HUB) must not be used to connect
the unit.
WARNING
Never place external sources on the dashboard. These could be thrown into
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the passenger compartment during sudden driving manoeuvres, injuring the
occupants.
Never place external sources close to the airbags. These could be thrown in-
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to the passenger compartment when the airbags are deployed, injuring the
occupants.
Never hold external sources in your hand or on your knees while driving.
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These could be thrown into the passenger compartment during sudden driv-
ing manoeuvres, injuring the occupants.
Always route the connection cable of the external source so that it does not
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restrict you when driving.
CAUTION
The AUX input must only be used for audio sources!
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MEDIA mode
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