Operating Instructions
Dear Customer,
Brief Introduction
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If you have not received a security code for
your radio, it means that your car is fitted
Important Precautions 3
with comfort coding system, which does not
require a code. In case of disconnection and
reconnection of car battery, first switch on the
power by the starting key, then switch on the
Operation of the Radio 4
radio. If you need a code, contact your `
koda
service.
Operation of the Built-In
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CD changer
GB
User Settings 15
Cautions and Instructions 18
Brief Technical Descrip-
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tion, Warranty
The device complies with the protective
requirements of EMV (Directive EG 89/336
EWG and Directive 93/68 EWG) according to
EN 55013 and EN 55020 standards.
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Brief Introduction
Section ............................................................page Section .............................................................page Section ............................................................page
1. Button ................................................................ 4 8. AUDIO button ............................................... 14 13. EJECT button ............................................... 11
- radio on/off (by pressing) - activates the sound setting menu AUDIO - ejects the disc from the built-in changer
- volume control (by turning)
- other setting functions in various menus 9. GEO button .................................................... 15 14. Slot for loading discs into the built-in
- activates the sound balance menu changer ......................................................... 10
2. CD button ....................................................... 10 - up to 6 CD-DA/CD-R/RW/MP3 discs can
- CD-DA/CD-R/RW/MP3 disc playback 10. INFO button .......................................... 7, 12 be inserted
activation - tuner mode: displays Radio Text
- select a disc using the preset button 12 information 15. Display
- displays additional information from - displays operating information
3. A/F button ........................................... 4, 11, 12 MP3 discs - displays the meaning of preset buttons in
- FM/MW/LW radio activation various modes
11. MODE button ................................... 6, 13, 15
4. AS button ...........................................................5 - activates a menu for radio or CD 16. TP button ........................................................ 9
- stores 6 most powerful stations into pre- parameters setting - activates the traffic message mode
sets in each band (TP, EON)
12. Preset buttons ......................................... 5, 11 - activates automatic switching to traffic
5. SCAN button ................................... 7, 8, 11, 12 - tuner mode: recalls stored presets messages
- fast search through the selected radio - tuner mode: stores presets - initiates the search for transmitters with
band - selects a CD to be played from the traffic information
- search through the CD built-in changer
- selects user setting parameters 17. LOAD button ................................................ 10
6. | } buttons ................................................ 4, 11 - initiates the disc insertion mode
- tuner mode: manual tuning
- CD mode: selects a track 18. AIM button ..................................................... 9
- replays stored traffic messages
7. || }} buttons ............................................ 4, 11 - initiates the recording of traffic messages
- fast station search: SEEK
- fast forward/rewind F.FWD/F.RWD within
a track
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Important Precautions
Operating the Radio when driving Comfort Coding
Current road traffic is more and more de- Your radio uses a special security code  so Note: the texts marked with * are applicable
manding on a driver s attention. called comfort coding - which helps prevent only to selected car models, or to cars with
theft. extra (optional) equipment.
Modern car radios offer extensive and sophis- After installing the radio in the car, the security
ticated functions, offering both fun and vari- code is entered and the radio is ready for op-
ous traffic information. eration. The code never needs to be entered
again.
You should only operate the radio and its This procedure has been performed by the
features when the traffic situation allows you dealer before presenting your new car to you.
to do so.
In case of disconnection and reconnection of
For example: changing the discs, reading the the car battery, first switch on the power by the
booklets etc. when driving has resulted in starting key, then switch on the radio.
many critical situations. If you want to move the radio to other vehicle,
or when the radio requests the code, contact GB
Always set the volume at a level which does your `
koda service. They will provide you with
not prevent you from hearing outside sounds. the code.
Always concentrate primarily on driving! As the radio can only be operated after enter-
ing the code, it is unusable when stolen.
If you are uncertain about some functions of
the radio, or if unexpected behaviour appears,
always consult the manual after stopping the
car at a safe location, or contact your `
koda
service.
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Operation of the Radio
Switching the radio on/off Switching the Bands
A Current station (name or frequency).
B Names or frequencies of preset sta-
tions.
C A pointer showing which station or
Selection of a band and of a memory level
B E A D F C B frequency are currently tuned.
The radio has FM and AM bands. These are
divided into 6 memory layers, 3 for the FM
D Indicator - traffic messages active.
band and 3 for the AM band. Each memory
Switching the radio on/off, volume control
layer has 6 presets.
E Current time.
Switch the radio on or off by pressing button
You can select a radio band or a memory band
F Current exterior temperature.
1 .
by pressing button 3 A/F. The pointer | or }
shows the currently selected memory layer in
Volume control
If you switch the radio off by switching off
the display.
You can set the volume by turning button 1 .
the ignition, the radio will be switched on
The display always shows the current volume
automatically when the ignition is switched
setting.
on again
You can select the band by pressing button
12 .
If the radio is switched on by pressing button
1 when the ignition is switched off, the radio
The display clears after 10s of inactivity.
will remain switched on for 60 minutes.
After switching the radio on, e.g. to the tuner
(FM) mode, a display similar to the following
picture will appear:
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Operation of the Radio
Tuning and Storing the Stations
If you select the FM band, FM-AS memory
layer will include 6 stations with the strongest
signal in the FM band. As soon as the process
is complete, the FM-AS memory layer is se-
lected, and preset 1 is chosen. You can switch
to other presets by pressing one of the preset
Manual tuning Storing the stations to presets
buttons 12 .
You can set the frequency of a requested Use buttons 6 or 7 to tune the station you
station by pressing button 6 | or }. The want to store.
If you select the AM band, AM-AS memory
frequency keeps changing when you keep Press and hold (for approx. 2s) selected preset
layer will include 6 stations with the strongest
button 6 | or } pressed. Release the button button 12 to memorise the station.
signal in the AM band. As soon as the process
to stop tuning. The display will show the set (The sound volume is lowered temporarily
is complete, the AM-AS memory layer is se-
frequency. and a beep sounds; then the station is stored.)
lected, and preset 1 is chosen. You can switch
You can use 6 x 6 presets.
to other presets by pressing one of the preset
Automatic tuning - SEEK
buttons 12 . GB
Recalling the presets
You can skip to the next available station in
Having stored the stations using the preset
the currently selected band by pressing button
Each use of the AS function updates and
buttons 12 , you can press any of the buttons
7 || or }} The tuner will automatically stop
rewrites the presets in the currently selected
12 briefly to recall the respective station.
when the next station is found in the desired
band (FM AS or AM-AS).
direction.
Automatic tuning and storing of stations
The automatic tuning and storage system
seeks all stations within a selected band, se-
lects 6 stations with the strongest signal, and
stores them as presets.
Press 4 AS (AutoStore) button to start the
process. The display shows a message STOR-
ING and the sound is muted (see picture).
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Operation of the Radio
RDS System
RDS system LEARN OFF
Your radio includes a RDS (Radio Data System) Under certain circumstances, operation of
decoder, which receives additional data trans- the LEARN function can be annoying. You
mitted by the majority of FM transmitters. can switch off the function, and the tuner then
has to check any frequency that you want it to
Station Name display (PS) tune to.
LEARN
Your radio displays the names of the stations
Your radio offers a function which reduces
it is tuned to. Press one of the preset buttons 12 to change
drop outs, allows for better reception and
the station the tuner is tuned to.
faster tuning. The radio creates a list of avail-
Alternative Frequency network (AF)
able signals sorted by program identifier (PI)
Nationwide stations use a network of trans- MONO
and signal strength.
mitters operating on different frequencies to The stereo decoder is activated whenever the
This allows the radio to tune to other fre-
cover the whole country without interference input signal is strong enough. The decoder is
quency with the same program, using a list
between transmitters. switched off when the tuner receives weak
of alternative frequencies used by nationwide
signal.
stations.
Tuner parameters setting
Press 11 MODE button to display the tuner MONO ON
LEARN ON
menu (see picture). Use preset buttons 12 to Under certain circumstances, stereo sound
The tuner continuously tunes, updates and
select and to change the options. is interrupted and in low-quality, even if the
sorts all available signals, thus updating the
input signal is strong. This occurs for example
LEARN memory, for the area where you are
when driving in urban areas. You can turn off
currently driving.
the stereo decoder and listen to mono sound
This process causes very short dropouts; and
with increased quality.
this is not a malfunction.
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Operation of the Radio
MONO OFF SEEK AF
The stereo decoder is activated whenever the Tuning sensitivity. A network of transmitters is used to cover a
input signal is strong enough. broader area. Your radio automatically tunes
SEEK LOCAL to a stronger transmitter, based on received
REGIONAL SEEK stops at local stations with stronger information about alternative frequencies.
Some stations offer nationwide programming signal.
and also local programmes with modified AF ON
content. SEEK DX If this function is activated, the tuner auto-
SEEK stops at all available stations. matically tunes to a stronger transmitter.
You can listen to local content to get infor-
mation about local traffic situation and local Press one of the preset buttons 12 to select. AF OFF
events. If this function is deactivated, the tuner stays
tuned to a set frequency.
REGIONAL ON
If this function is active, the tuner will not Press one of the preset buttons 12 to select. GB
switch to an alternative frequency of a nation-
wide station whenever a regional programme The display clears after 10s of inactivity. Set
has been tuned; even if the alternative fre- values are memorised.
quency has stronger signal.
º% Move to Special functions setting (see
REGIONAL OFF chapter Special functions).
The tuner will tune to alternative frequencies
with stronger signals, regardless of local con-
tent. The received programme can change.
Press one of the preset buttons 12 to select.
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Operation of the Radio
Programme Type (PTY)
Radiotext SCAN function Use of Programme Type (PTY) Selec-
Some stations transmit additional text infor- Press button 5 SCAN to activate an automat- tion
mation, called Radiotext. Press 10 INFO but- ic search for all stations in the selected band. Press button 5 SCAN and use preset button
ton to review the radiotext information. Press button 12 | or } to switch to other sta- 12 to select PTY. Turn button 1 to select
This text information may not be available at tions. the desired programme type on the display.
all stations, even if a particular station trans- Confirm your selection by pressing the preset
mits RDS data. 10 second sample of each station is played, button 12 OK.
Depending on the quality of received signal, and then the radio tunes to the next station. Press one of the preset buttons 12 | or }
the radio may need some time to receive all Press button 12 OK to end automatic scan- to activate the search for the requested pro-
characters correctly before displaying them. ning. The last station found is played. gramme type. During the search, the sound is
Press button 12 CANCEL to return to the sta- muted. If you select NONE, the tuner stops at
If the selected station does not transmit ra- tion which was playing before activating the each station found.
diotext, or the text is still being read, the TEXT SCAN feature. The display remains active until you press
UNAVAILABLE message appears. either preset button 12 OK or preset button
CANCEL. You can change the programme
type selection while the search is active. Press
preset button 12 OK to end the search and to
listen to a newly found station, or press preset
button CANCEL to return back to the original
station.
If no station with the desired programme type
is found, the tuner returns to the original sta-
tion.
Programme type selection is not available in
MW and LW bands.
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Operation of the Radio
Traffic Information
Programme types (PTY) Traffic information within the RDS-EON
NONE unspecified network
NEWS news RDS-EON (Enhanced Other Networks) links
AFFAIRS current affairs certain stations so that the traffic information
INFO information transmitted by one station can be received
SPORT sport broadcasts while another station is tuned in.
Traffic Information
EDUCATE education If any problems prevent the traffic information
Some stations transmit traffic messages, de-
DRAMA drama from being received, the sound will be muted
scribing the current traffic situation, besides
CULTURE culture and the NO INFO message is displayed.
standard RDS data.
SCIENCE science
This information is displayed when button 16
VARIED various music Traffic information end
TP is pressed. If the radio is tuned to a station
POP popular music After the traffic information ends, the sound
which does not transmit traffic information, it
ROCK rock music of the original station, or of a CD, will be
will search for one, displaying TP SEEK.
EASY easy listening restored.
LIGHT light music You can press button 16 TP at any time to GB
If no station transmitting traffic information is
CLASSICS classical music cancel the playback of traffic information. The
found, NO INFO is displayed. The radio stays
OTHER other genres TP symbol will disappear.
tuned to the original station.
WEATHER weather forecast
FINANCE financial programmes Recording traffic information
Incoming traffic messages automatically inter-
CHILDREN children programmes Your radio has a special memory which al-
rupt the sound of a CD or other station broad-
SOCIAL social programmes lows the recording of traffic information for
casts. TRAFFIC is displayed.
RELIGION religious programmes subsequent replay. Recording is only possible
PHONE IN phone in programmes in the FM band. Recording works even when
TRAVEL travel programmes you are listening to a CD.
LEISURE leisure
JAZZ jazz music
COUNTRY country music
NATION national music
OLDIES oldies music
FOLK folk music
DOCUMENT documentaries
Program type ALARM is used for nationwide or
local emergency broadcasts.
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Operation of the Radio
Moving around in the message memory
If you do not want to listen to a message, you
can interrupt its playback and use the respec-
tive preset button 12 | or } to switch to an-
other message.
The display always shows information relating
Replaying traffic information Recording settings
to the message which is to be played. Press
Press button 18 AIM to activate traffic infor- Your radio allows setting of 2 time periods, in
preset button 12 PLAY to start the playback
mation playback. The last recorded message which the traffic information can be recorded.
of a selected message.
will be played back.
Use preset button 12 PLAY to play the last Press button 18 AIM to display the AIM
Deleting the messages from memory
recorded message, designated by the highest RECORDING menu. Press preset button 12
The traffic information memory holds up to 9
sequence number displayed on the last line of SETUP to display 2 time periods. Press preset
messages, or up to 4 minutes of voice.
the display. When the message ends, the next button 12 for one time period and turn but-
Older messages are automatically overwrit-
message will be played back. ton 1 to set the required times. Set the other
ten by newer messages. Therefore it s not
During playback, the time and station name time period by the same procedure.
necessary to delete old messages. You can
(from where the message was received) are
delete selected message, or all messages, if
displayed. Deactivating the traffic information record-
you want to.
ing function
Select a message which is to be deleted and
In the traffic information menu, use preset
press preset button 12 DEL.
button 12 AIM to set AIM OFF to deactivate
Press preset button 12 DEL ALL to delete all
the function.
messages.
The display clears after 10s of inactivity. Set
After the messages are deleted, the display
values are memorized.
will clear.
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Operation of the Built-In CD changer
Listening to a CD
Disc loading slot
Your radio is fitted with a built-in changer for
6 CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW discs containing MP3
or audio files.
Important notice!
Activation of CD disc loading mode LOAD
The CD drive used in this radio is operated C D E A B F C
Follow the instructions when loading discs:
in a completely different fashion than com-
mon CD car stereos. Do not attempt to load a
1. Press button 17 LOAD
disc unless instructed to do so on the display.
Display indications in the CD mode
2. After  SELECT CD TO INSERT mes-
First, read the instructions describing proper
sage appears, press preset button 12
loading of a CD. The radio or the disc can be
A Current track number
beside the empty position labelled NO
damaged when these instructions are not fol-
CD.
lowed.
B Play time indication
3. The drive prepares for insertion of a
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CD; please wait (the display shows
Activation of CD playback mode
C Area reserved for preset buttons 12 .
 PLEASE WAIT message).
While listening to the radio, press button 2
Press a button to select a disc to be played.
4. When  INSERT CD message appears,
CD. If no CD is inserted, you will be notified
insert the disc with printed side up.
of the fact by NO CD message. In this case,
D Currently played disc indication
follow the instructions given in the chapter
Tip: Press and hold button 17 LOAD
Activation of CD disc loading mode LOAD.
E Icon - REPEAT mode active
to fill the changer. (You can insert up
If a CD has been inserted, playback starts from
See chapter Optional functions in the CD
to 6 CDs in sequence.) After LOAD ALL
the point where it has been interrupted the
mode
message appears, release the button
last time.
and you will be prompted to insert all
F Icon - MIX mode active
discs in sequence.
See chapter Optional functions in the CD
mode
After the last inserted CD is recognized and
read, playback begins.
Note: REPEAT and MIX mode icons cannot be
displayed at the same time.
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Operation of the Built-In CD changer
Ejecting the disc
When replacing or ejecting the disc, observe
the instructions in this manual and on the
radio display:
1. Press button 13 EJECT.
Selection of discs and tracks SCAN button
2. After  SELECT CD TO EJECT mes-
In CD playback mode, you can select a disc Press button 5 SCAN to start searching
sage appears, press preset button 12
by pressing a preset button 12 labelled CD 1 through the disc.
corresponding to the disk you want to
 CD 6. Empty positions are labelled NO CD. A 10-second sample of the beginning of each
eject.
track is played. The sequence number of the
3.  PLEASE WAIT message appears
Track select buttons track on the disc is displayed at the same time.
and the drive prepares for ejection of
During CD playback, press button 6 | to skip Press preset button 12 OK to end the scan
selected disc.
to previous track. mode. Current track will be played normally.
4. Disc is being ejected and  REMOVE
Press button 6 } to skip to next track.
CD message appears. You can re-
} Press preset button 12 } to skip to next
move the disc.
Playback starts from the beginning of selected track.
5. After removing the disc,  INSERT CD
track.
message appears and you can insert
Stopping playback
another disc without having to press
Seek buttons To stop disc playback and to switch on the
the button 17 LOAD .
Press and hold button 7 || or }} for fast re- radio, press button 3 A/F. The last selected
wind or fast forward within a track of the CD. station will play.
Tip: Press and hold button 13 EJECT to
Normal playback resumes after you release
eject all discs from the changer. After
the button.
message EJECT ALL appears, release
the button.
If you do not remove ejected disc from the
unit, it will be drawn back to the unit automati-
cally for safety reasons.
If no CD is inserted in the changer, the unit
switches to radio mode automatically after
10s.
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Operation of the Built-In CD changer
Playback of MP3 files
SCAN function INFO function
C A D E B C
Press button 5 SCAN to activate searching Press button 10 INFO to display information
through the disc. about currently played track and about the
Display indications in the CD - MP3 mode
A 10-second sample of the beginning of each MP3 INFO folder. The radio will display track
track is played. The sequence number of the and folder names in the format in which they
A Number of currently played disc
track on the disc is displayed at the same are stored on the MP3 CD.
time. Individual MP3 files are organized in a hierar-
B Number of currently played
After 10s, the beginning of next track is chy commonly used on personal computers.
folder
played. Due to high number of tracks, which can be
GB
You can select folders to be searched through saved to a disc, we recommend use of folders
C Area reserved for preset buttons
by pressing the corresponding preset buttons to organize tracks.
12 with the following symbols:
12 .
Displaying additional information
| / } Previous/next track
Press preset button 12 OK to end the scan Press preset buttons 12 ID3 INFO to dis-
mode. Current track will be played normally. play additional information about currently
|0 / 0} Previous/next folder
played track (ID3 tags).
To stop disc playback and to switch on the If no information concerning the particular
|8 / 8} Previous/next disc
radio, press button 3 A/F. The last selected track was saved to the MP3 disc,  NO TEXT
station will play. message is displayed for the particular track.
D Number of currently played track
E Elapsed track time
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Operation of the Built-In CD changer
Operation of CD
PLAY When REPEAT mode is active, top line of the
You can select whether CD or MP3 tracks display shows a symbol .
should be played when a disc with both data
types (CD-DA, MP3) is inserted. Select, which Note:
part of the CD will be played. REPEAT and MIX cannot be active at the same
time.
Optional functions in the CD mode
Press preset button 12 PLAY to select:
Press button 11 MODE in the CD playback
NEXT CD
mode to display the following picture.
CD playback of standard audio data Plays next CD in the built-in changer. After the
(CD DA format) disc playback ends, the changer can play the
MIX
MP3 playback of MP3 files disc again, or select other discs (if at least one
Playback in random order.
other disc is inserted).
This selection is only possible for multisession
Press preset button 12 MIX to set required
discs. Press preset button 12 NEXT CD to select:
parameter:
OFF playback in normal order
REPEAT AUTO automatic selection of next disc to
TRACK playback in random order within a
Select repeat mode. Press preset button 12 be played
selected folder
REPEAT to select: MAN disc will be played again
FOLDER if a MP3 disc is inserted, tracks are
selected for playback randomly
OFF playback in normal order Press preset button 12 } to move to a second
from randomly selected folders.
TRACK repeated playback of current track level menu, see the chapter Special func-
FOLDER if a MP3 disc is inserted, tracks tions..
MIX appears on the display when random
(files) located in the folder, which
playback is active.
was active when the function was
The display clears after 10s of inactivity.
activated, will be played repeat-
edly.
Note:
REPEAT and MIX cannot be active at the same
time.
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User Settings
AUDIO settings
By pressing preset button 12 }, the functions
shown in the following picture will appear on
the display.
GALA
Your radio automatically increases the vol-
Setting audio parameters (AUDIO) If current volume is lower, it will be increased
ume with increasing drive speed so that per-
Press button 8 AUDIO to perform the follow- to a value set by this parameter. If current vol-
ceived volume does not change. The rate of
ing settings: ume is higher, it will not change.
increase can be set by pressing preset button
Use TA VOL function to set minimum volume
12 GALA and turning of button 1 . Higher
Setting tone of traffic messages. Set this function by press-
numbers mean sharper increase. When 0 is
Press button 8 AUDIO and user preset but- ing preset button 12 TA VOL and then turning
set, the volume does not change.
ton 12 to select a parameter; an indicator will button 1 .
mark the parameter and you can then set the The display clears after 10s of inactivity.
PHONE
value by turning button 1 .
If your car is fitted with a handsfree set, the GB
ON VOL
radio can be muted automatically during
TREBLE treble setting Your radio remembers the volume, which
incoming or outgoing call. Activate this func-
MIDTONE mid setting was set before switching the radio off. Higher
tion by pressing preset button 12 PHONE
BASS bass setting volume will be lowered to the value set by ON
ON. When OFF is set, incoming calls will
VOL parameter when the radio is turned on.
have no effect on the radio.
Additional audio parameters
Set this function by pressing preset button 12
PHVOL*
TA VOL ON VOL and then turning button 1 .
Original handsfree set (if installed) can play
If volume is turned down for normal listening,
telephone sound through the radio and its
important traffic message could be missed. It
speakers. Set the desired phone call volume
is therefore advisable to set minimum volume
by pressing preset button 12 PHVOL and
for traffic messages.
turning button 1 .
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User Settings
Balance setting Special functions
LOUD
At lower volume, LOUDNESS function boosts
the bass and treble. Pressing preset button 12
LOUD and selecting ON activates this func-
tion. Selecting OFF deactivates it.
Channel setting (GEO) MODE button
BEEP
Press button 9 GEO to show sound settings Press button 11 MODE and then button 6 }
When storing tuned frequencies into presets,
on the display. Use preset button 12 to select to display the setting of special functions:
the radio beeps. Pressing preset button 12
the desired parameter.
BEEP and selecting ON activates this function.
TIME
Selecting OFF deactivates it.
BALANCE Press preset button 12 TIME ON/OFF to
Setting the balance between the right and the switch on/off the time display on the display
The display clears after 10s of inactivity. Set
left speakers. of your radio.
values are memorized.
FADER TEMP
BACK
Setting the balance between the front and the Press preset button 12 TEMP ON/OFF to
By pressing preset button 12 BACK you re-
rear speakers. switch on/off the exterior temperature display
turn to previous menu level.
on the display of your radio.
A symbol marks the parameter, which will be
set; then turn button 1 to set desired value;
the setting is shown on the display.
The display clears after 10s of inactivity. Set
values are memorized.
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User Settings
Ovládání ext. zesilova%0Å„e*
PDC* This you can check whether the change you AUDIO function
If your car is fitted with  parking aid device, performed was accepted by the unit. If you If you have external amplifier connected, your
the display of your radio can display the dis- want this confirmation, press preset button 12 radio can be used to select sound effects suit-
tance from an obstacle; the number of dis- AC and set to ON. able to particular programs you listen to.
played columns increases if the  parking aid Press button 8 AUDIO to view a display with
unit is active. Note: the display is only a setting aid. The radio available sound effects.
Press preset button 12 PDC and then set ON has no effect on climate unit control, and the External amplifier has 6 implemented sound
to activate this function. climate unit cannot be controlled from the effect, divided into the following menus:
radio.
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PDC VOL* By another press of button 12 }, the last level
Sometimes, excess volume can distract you of special functions setting is accessed: LINEAR Standard linear frequency re-
when parking your car. If your car is fitted with sponse, suitable for all types of
 parking aid device, the radio will lower the ILLUM music or speech.
volume to preset level when the  parking aid Press preset button 12 ILLUM to set 1 if you
unit is active. want the radio backlight switched off when SPEECH A sound effect which boosts the
Press preset button 12 PDC VOL and turn the headlights are off. If you set 2, the volume speech and reduces other sounds,
button 1 to set the volume level, to which the knob ring will be illuminated whenever the thus improving the clarity of
volume will be reduced automatically during ignition is on. speech.
parking.
Note: radio display backlight is only active ROCK A sound effect most appropriate
AC* when the headlights are on. for rock music.
If your car is fitted with CLIMATRONIC unit, the
display of your radio will display any manual Press preset button 12 BACK to return to pre- } To move to other display with
change of the settings. vious menu level. The display clears after 10s available sound effects.
of inactivity or when MODE is pressed.
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Cautions and Instructions
Comfort Coding Information about disc playback
Comfort Coding Care and maintenance
Your radio uses special security code  so Your radio requires no special maintenance,
called comfort coding - which prevents theft. but it can be damaged when foreign objects,
After installing the radio in the car, the security e.g. credit cards or coins, are inserted into the
code is entered and the radio is ready for op- CD slot.
eration. The code needs not be entered ever
Press preset button 12 to view the following
again. Information about disc playback
display:
This procedure has been performed by the For the best possible playback quality, use
dealer before presenting your new car to you. only clean and undamaged discs. The drive is
CLASSIC A sound effect most appropriate
In case of disconnection and reconnection of designed for ordinary 12 cm discs.
for classical music.
car battery, first switch on the power by the
starting key, then switch on the radio. Your radio can also play recordable CD-R discs
POP A sound effect most appropriate
If you want to move the radio to other vehicle, and re-recordable CD-RW discs, as long as
for pop music.
or when the radio requests the code, contact each writing session is properly finalized.
your `
koda service. They will provide you with Full compatibility with international standard
LIVE A sound effect most appropri-
the code. for CD-DA discs, so-called  Red Book is guar-
ate for listening to concerts, live
As the radio can only be operated after having anteed.
broadcasts or recorded events.
entered the code, it is unusable when stolen. Some copy protected discs do not conform to
this standard and cannot be played.
} To move to the sound settings dis-
Procedure for entering the security code:
play (see chapter User Settings).
Switch on the ignition and then switch on the Do not play irregularly shaped discs (heart-
radio. The display shows SAFE and then 0000. shaped, etc.) or discs fitted with scratch pro-
Effects are selected by pressing preset buttons
Press preset buttons 12 to enter the code. tection. Do not insert discs to which labels are
12 . Press appropriated button and the exter-
Check the code for correctness and then press attached.
nal amplifier will be automatically switched to
button 6 }.
the desired mode.
Wrong code
If you make mistake when entering the code,
you can try again. Third entry of wrong code
will block the controls from operation for 1
hour.
In case of any problems, please contact your
`
koda service.
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Cautions and Instructions
Useful tips
Discs, when not used, should be returned to CDs exposed to direct sunlight or extreme FM reception
the box. Always hold the disc by the edges temperatures can warp and lock in the player. FM transmitters offer higher signal qual-
or by an edge and the centre hole, and never MP3 discs can hold many more songs than ity than LW or MW transmitters. Moreover,
touch the active surface. Fingerprints or ordinary CD-DA discs, because of high com- stereo Hi-Fi signal is transmitted.
scratches reduce sound quality and may pression ratio.
render the disc unreadable. Your radio can play files with 8 to 320 kbps bit Distance from transmitter
rate and 8 to 48 kHz sampling, as long as each FM transmitters are usually located at el-
session is properly finalized; the disc needs evated locations, e.g. tall buildings, hills, or
not be finalized. in the mountains. There is a reason for this
Legislation differs from country to country. - FM signals are affected by  line of sight is-
When recording from copyrighted media, sues and their coverage is inherently limited.
check for applicable local legislation. Usually, the higher and more powerful the
transmitter, the bigger area is covered.
Signal spread Some local transmitters or repeaters are low-
Your radio provides you with quality sound powered and can only be tuned to within a GB
under normal conditions. The following text few kilometers area. More powerful trans-
will help you to maximize your listening pleas- mitters (usually operated by networked sta-
ure with ever increasing number of available tions) can be received at a distance of up to
stations- 100 km. Anyway, when exceeding a particular
distance from the transmitter, you have to
LW/MW reception (AM) tune your radio to alternative frequency.
In most cases, LW and MW signals are unaf- When listening to stations with weak signal,
fected by tall buildings or natural obstacles. nearby stronger stations can interfere with
Some interference can be caused by high- the reception. Such interference usually oc-
voltage lines, bridges or lighting storms. These curs as you are nearing the limit of the area
disturbances are only temporary. covered by the particular transmitter you are
tuned to.
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Brief Technical Description
Warranty
Output power Optional preference of local stations Warranty
4 x 20 W at 14.4 V; 25°C; 10% THD, Regional traffic messages This car radio is backed up by the same war-
Traffic messages in the EON network
4 x 35 W peak power ranty as a new car.
Search by program type (PTY)
Digital audio processor with equalization set Warranty is void in case of improper handling,
Receipt of PTY31 (alarm)
according to car type operation, or unauthorized repair. Warranty is
Traffic program (TP)
LOUDNESS function void in case of exterior damage.
Station names are stored to presets
Independent volume setting for traffic mes-
Tuner
sages
FM, AM (MW, LW) bands
Update of preset in the EON network
18 FM presets, of which 6 for Autostore func-
Recording of traffic messages
tion
18 AM presets, of which 6 for Autostore func-
Built-in CD changer
tion
Capacity: 6 CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, Multises-
Automatic/manual tuning
sion, MP3 discs
Variable bandwidth
Playback of copy-protected discs
Automatic storage
Track repeat
Automatic switching MONO/STEREO
Random playback within a disc
SCAN function Tracks SCAN
ESP memory, 3 s minimum
Skip to next/previous track
Display
FF/REW seek within a track (not for MP3)
Positive FSTN
Graphic display, 198 x 46 pixels
Car integration
Green backlight
Comfort coding
Diagnostics
User interface
Optional control from multi-function steering
Volume knob, push to turn on/off
wheel (if the car is fitted with one)
Independent volume setting and balance for
Optional use of external display
phone
Automatic volume change according to driv-
Green backlight of buttons
ing speed
Access to user settings
Auxiliary audio inputs
Phone interface for automatic mute, loud-
RDS
speaker output
Station name (PS) display
External amplifier
Optional automatic tuning to alternative fre-  Parking aid unit connection
quency (AF) Display of instructions provided by the CLI-
MATRONIC unit
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