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CAR RADIO SYMPHONY WTH CD
Table of Contents
Information
General view 2
Dear customer,
If you did not receive any appliance-
Brief outline of operation 3
specific security code, your vehicle is
equipped with a comfort coding
system for which you do not require
Important information 4
any code. If disconnecting and
reconnecting the battery, first switch
on the ignition with the key in the igni-
General functions 5
tion switch and only then turn on the
radio. If you nevertheless still wish to
have the code, please ask your Skoda
Radio operation 6
Dealer.
CD operation 10
Set-up menu 12 The appliance conforms to EMC Safety
requirements (EC directive 89/336 EEC,
and 93/68/EEC) in compliance with the
Security code 17 European standards EN 55013 and EN
55020.
Guarantee 18
Brief technical description 19
Key word index 20
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GENERAL VIEW
13 11 4
12 22 5
AUDIO GEO TP
SYMPHONY
TP
FM1 4
MUSIC SYSTEM 303 1 2 3 4 5 6 AS SCAN
1 20 6 8 10 9
21 7
2 3
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Brief outline of operation
Item Function Page Item Function Page
Item Function Page
Push / turning knob Rocker button AIM


- Turning on and off (press). . . . . . 5 - Station scan up/down . . . . . . . . . 7 - TIM (Traffic Information Memory) 8
- Volume control (turn) . . . . . . . . . 5 - Menu up/down . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Anti-theft security . . . . . . . . 4,17
- More setting functions in - CD control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
diverse menus
Display indications:
1....6

AUD - Radio station buttons . . . . . . . . 7

- Sound setting for - CD changer control . . . . . . . . . 11
20
TP: Traffic program stations set 6
treble and bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
21 FM1 VHF memory locations 1-6 . 6
AS
GEOmetry - Automatic store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

21 FM2 VHF memory locations 7-12 . 6
- Sound tone (balance, fader) . . . . 5
SCN

AM1 LW /MW
21
- Wavelength range scan . . . . . . . 8
A/F
Memory locations 1-6 . . . . . . . . . 6

- CD scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,11
- AM/FM band change . . . . . . . . . 6
AM2 LW /MW
21
- Memory range switching. . . . . . . 7
Memory locations 7-12 . . . . . . . . 6
Flashing LED . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17

TP

21
Radio traffic service range
CD Shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
- Radio traffic service . . . . . . . . . 6,9
Memory locations 1-6 . . . . . . . . . 6
- Calling up the set-up menu. . . . 12
22
Station numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CD
- CD operation/CD ejection . . . . . 11
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Important Information
Operating the radio Comfort radio coding
while driving
Caution!!! " If during the drive you are unclear If you did not receive any appliance-
When driving a vehicle, always about functions in the car radio or if specific security code, your vehicle is
remember that your concentration unexpected effects set in, check these equipped with a comfort coding
should be focussed on the road when the vehicle is stationary and refer system for which you do not require
traffic!!! to the instruction manual if necessary. any code. If disconnecting and
reconnecting the battery, first switch
" Select a volume which allows acoustic
on the ignition with the key in the igni-
Modern road traffic always requires the
sounds from outside to be heard in the
tion switch and only then turn on the
full concentration of the traffic partici-
vehicle at all times.
radio. If you nevertheless still wish to
pants.
have the code, please ask your Skoda
The extensive equipment details in
Dealer.
Comfort radio coding
modern car radios offer not only enter-
The code number should not be kept
tainment but also a variety of information
" Your car radio is equipped with an
in the vehicle but left in a safe place at
about the traffic situation, weather condi-
appliance-specific security code. The
home.
tions etc.
security code need only be entered
Since the appliance is only able to func-
when the radio is used for the first time
Please remember only to operate the
tion if the correct code is entered, it is
in the vehicle. After the first input of the
car radio when the traffic situation
useless after theft and therefore protec-
code number, the radio "gets to know
really permits.
ted against theft.
Please observe the following instruc- its vehicle. Accordingly, it is not neces-
sary to enter the code number after an
tions!!!
When the appliance is turned off and the
interruption of vehicle voltage either.
ignition is switched off, a flashing LED
" Familiarise yourself with the extensive
The radio automatically checks the
indicates the theft protection.
functions in your car radio before start-
vehicle s data when turned on after the
ing to drive and refer to the instruction
ignition has been switched on. It is only
manual when necessary.
necessary to enter the code number if
it becomes apparent that the radio is in
" The more complicated settings, e.g.
another vehicle.
those in the set-up menu which are
usually only necessary once or rarely,
should be done while the vehicle is still
stationary before you start to drive.
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General functions
Turning on and off Sound setting Geometry
Volume control
Setting the sound Geometry (balance and fader)
AUDIO GEO
You can set the sound tone of the radio to You can set the geometry of the sound tone
suit your requirements. Please note that to suit your requirements.
the radio receiver, CD player, CD changer,
Proceed as follows:
TIM playback and telephone allow sepa-
Balance:
rate settings and storing.
1
" Press the GEO button .
TP
Proceed as follows:
The indication BAL appears in the display
FM1 4
with the current scale value.
2
Bass setting:
MUSIC SYSTEM 303 1
" Use the control to set the required
" Press the AUD button . The indication
balance setting from LEFT 9 via CENTER
3 BASS appears in the display with the
to RIGHT 9.
current scale value.
Turning on and off
Fader:
" Use the control to set the required
By pressing the button you switch the
" By pressing the GEO button again (if
bass setting from -9 to +9.
radio on and off. When switched on, the
you wish to select fader control from nor-
appliance assumes the parameters last
" Treble setting:
mal operation, you must press button
heard for treble, bass, balance etc. Only the
twice), you go to fader control. The indica-
" Press the AUD button (if you wish to
radio volume may be reduced to the
tion FAD appears in the display with the
select treble regulation from normal op-
maximum volume in the set-up menu when
current scale value.
eration, press button twice to go to the
the radio is turned on.
treble setting. The indication TRE " Use the control to set the required fader
Volume control
appears in the display with the current setting from REAR 9 via CENTER to
scale value. FRONT 9.
When on, the on/off button sticks out of
the front, which makes it possible to set the 5 seconds after the last setting or when
" Use the control to set the required
volume.
the button is pressed again, the car
treble setting from -9 to +9.
radio switches over automatically to normal
Turn the button to the right or left to set
5 seconds after the last setting or when
operation and stores the set values.
the required volume.
the button is pressed again, the car
radio switches back to normal operation
and stores the set values.
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Radio operation
Switching range
Switching between FM 1 and FM 2
4 5
(Display = FM) :
" Press the A/F button briefly to switch
TP
between the ranges FM1 (memory loca-
SYMPHONY
tions 1 to 6) and FM2 (memory locations 7
21 20
to 12). Here the program last heard in this
range is set.
TP
Switching between AM 1- AM 2
FM1 4
(Display = AM):
1 2 3 4
" Press the A/F button briefly to switch
between the AM1 and AM2 ranges.
Your radio is equipped with a receiver for the
TP programs are indicated in the display
Here, the program in this range which was
FM and AM bands. There are 6 memory
last heard is set. by "TP . The broadcasting of a
locations in the FM 1, FM 2 and TP ranges
traffic report is indicated in the display by
Switching to TP (radio traffic service
and in the AM range there are 6 memory
"INFO PRGNAME . If there is no longer any
active, display ):
locations each in AM 1 and AM 2. The selec-
reception for the set TP program, the
" Press the TP button briefly to switch to
ted range is shown in the display, item . appliance switches automatically to the next
the TP Range (Traffic Program). In this
TP Program with clear reception. "NO TP TP
When the AM band is scanned, stations are
range only programs with radio traffic ser-
SEEK then appears in the display. If you
sought on the LW band and the MW band
vice (TP programs) can be set. Traffic
do not wish to receive any traffic report,
successively.
announcements are broadcast always in a
listen to the program you wish in one of the
minimum volume which can be set in the
Switch-over AM - FM:
FM ranges: FM1 or FM2.
set-up menu. The reports also interrupt
" By depressing button for a few
the CD playback. After the traffic report,
moments, A/F switches your appliance
the appliance switches back to the pre-
between the bands AM and FM. In each
vious operating state.
case the last program heard is set.
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Radio operation
Program selection Storing
with the station button
TP
" Press a station button briefly to set the
stored frequency. The selected station is 6
shown in the display .
SYMPHONY
21 22
Search
GB
" Press the rocker button or
TP
to start the search in the selected direc-
FM1 4
tion.
The appliance now seeks the next sta-
1 2 3 4 5 6 AS SCAN
tion with reception in the set range, FM,
AM or TP. Only TP stations are set in
7 8 9
the TP range.
activated "Beep in the set-up menu, the
Storing
storing process is acoustically con-
A maximum of 30 programs can be set
Manual tuning
firmed. This stored program can now be
with six station buttons in the respective
called up again and again by pressing
" Press the rocker button ²% or ź% .
wavelength ranges:
the respective station button .
If the button is pressed briefly, the set
frequency is shown. If the button is
AM1 + AM2 range =12 programs
Automatic storing
depressed for longer, the frequency of
(only applies to the ranges FM2,
FM1 + FM2 range =12 programs
the selected direction is changed accor-
AM2, TP)
dingly upwards or downwards until you
TP range = 6 programs
" By pressing the AS button , the auto-
release the button again.
Stored programs can be called up by
matic storing function is started. In this
Scan briefly pressing the respective station but- process the six programs with the clear-
ton.
est reception in the selected ranges
" By pressing the SCN button , all sta-
FM2, TP or AM2 are automatically
tions in the range just set are played Manual storing
stored. The function is indicated in the
briefly one after the other.
" When the required station button is
display by STORE.
depressed for a few moments, the pro-
If the button is pressed again, this func-
gram just set is stored in the respective
tion ends and the current program
program location in the set range AM1,
remains set.
AM2, FM1, FM2 or TP. If you have
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Radio operation
TIM Function
(Traffic Information Memory)
2-hour recording Traffic announcements played back
chronologically
AUDIO GEO
If the TP range was selected before the
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appliance was switched off, all following
When the AIM button is pressed, the
traffic announcements are recorded auto- most recent report is played back. The
matically in the next two hours. This is brief- recording number and the time of the re-
ly indicated in the display by the message spective report are shown in the display, for
"TIM 2 h ". example "TIM 3 15:05". In this way all stored
TP
20
reports are played back one after another.
Recording for 24 hours
FM1 4
By pressing the AIM button again, the
By pressing the AIM button when the
appliance is switched back to the original
MUSIC SYSTEM 303 1
appliance is switched off, a 24-hour record-
state.
ing mode is activated. The last heard pro-
gram and "TIM 24 h" are briefly indicated in
With the TIM Function, up to nine traffic Repeating the traffic report
the display. If the last heard program was
announcements with a total length of a
If the rocker button is pressed once
not a TP program, a TP program is set
maximum 4 minutes are automatically
during the TIM playback, the current traffic
automatically.
stored by means of a built-in memory.
report is repeated.
The recording is automatic if the set pro-
Information:
Traffic announcements played back in
gram transmits traffic broadcasts (recognisa-
" If the memory is full, the next report is
any sequence
ble by the indication "TP" in the display).
recorded over the first recorded report.
Press the rocker button briefly twice
Standby Recording
" If a traffic report is longer than four min-
during the TIM playback. Now by pressing
Standby recordings take place when the utes, it starts to record over the beginning
the rocker button or you can switch
appliance is switched OFF for a limited of the report recording.
up and down between the recorded reports.
time.
" If the radio is switched on during the
Fast forward and backward winding
These recordings are deleted 6 hours after recording of a report, the recording is
the time has run down. Switching on the stopped. Keep the rocker button or
appliance ends the readiness to record. depressed until the required point is found
in the report.
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Radio operation
RDS functions
RDS, (Radio Data System) makes it pos- General Information
Traffic Broadcast Code (TP Code = Traffic
sible to show the name of the program Program):
In unfavourable conditions, e.g. on moun-
received.
Code for a radio traffic service station.
tainous stretches, the appliance checks
During the drive RDS automatically as- alternative frequencies very often. This
Announcement Code (TA =Traffic
sumes the function of seeking and if
may cause momentary muting.
Announcement):
necessary setting alternative frequencies
Mode of operation of RDS
for the set program to ensure the best
With the TA Code, the appliance recog-
possible reception within a transmitting
nises a radio traffic service announce-
In addition to the normal radio signal, an
range even under unfavourable condi-
ment. If necessary, the volume of the
inaudible digital flow of data is sent with
tions.
appliance is raised and the CD operation
RDS. This flow contains among other
interrupted.
things the following data:
Storing RDS Programs
Music /Speech switchover (MS Code)
Program identification (PI Code):
When storing RDS programs, the corre-
For spoken programs the MS code
sponding station button must not be
With the PI code, the radio recognises the
switches the frequency to good speech
pressed until its program name is shown
program just received.
intelligibility.
in the display. This ensures to a large
Program Service Name (PS code):
extent that all RDS data can be evaluated
Catastrophe reports
and stored if required.
The PS code transmits the name which is
(RDS Code designation =PTY 31)
to be shown in the display.
Take care also that no "scroll text is
Catastrophe reports have priority above
shown in the display when storing as this
The PS code is used by some programs
all other functions.
will be stored instead of the program
to transmit additional information which is
name then. EON (Enhanced information concerning
shown in the display.
Other Networks),
When a stored RDS program is called up,
Alternative frequencies (AF List):
the corresponding program name appears Programs which use EON take over traffic
A program is normally transmitted from
in the display. If the reception of the announcements from other programs.
several broadcasting stations on different
stored frequency is not good, the appli- During a report the name of the other pro-
frequencies. The AF list contains the fre-
ance automatically selects an alternative gram is shown in the display.
quencies which this receiver can set for
frequency (best station function) of the
this program.
same program.
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CD operation
Playback Scan Radio CD operation
Title selection Shuffle (Random generator) CD Ejection
Switching over to radio operation
AUDIO GEO 12 4 TP 5
Press the A/F or TP button to switch to
radio operation. The CD is not ejected then.
CD Playback is restarted by briefly pressing
the CD button again.
S Y
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CD Ejection
6
By depressing the CD button for a few
TP
moments, the CD is ejected and, depending
FM1 4
on the setting, switched to radio operation.
If the CD is not taken out, this will be drawn
MUSIC SYSTEM 303 1 2 6 AS SCAN
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back into the CD shaft after a few seconds.
CD operation and Radio traffic service
Playback Scan
If the radio was operated in TP mode before
Push a CD (label upwards) carefully in the When the SCN button is pressed, all titles
switching to CD operation, the traffic
CD tray until it is automatically drawn in in the CD are played for ca. 10 sec. one after
announcements will interrupt the CD playback
further. Playback begins automatically. PLAY another. The function is indicated in the
and switch over to radio operation for the
CD TR y (y=track number) appears in the display by SCAN CD TR y. Press the SCN
duration of the report. Once the traffic
display. button again and the compact disc player
announcements are over, the car radio will
returns to normal operation.
Title selection
switch automatically to CD operation again.
Pressing the rocker button or moves
Temperature-related disconnection
Shuffle (random generator)
forwards or backwards to the next track.
If the temperature in the car radio exceeds
Press the button AS and the CD titles are
Fast forwards and reverse
85°C, a safety disconnection mechanism
sequenced at random. The function is indica-
switches off the CD player. As soon as the
This function makes it possible for you, by
ted in the display by SHFFL CD TR y. Press
temperature drops below 85°C, the compact
listening in to the fast forwards and reverse,
the AS button again and the CD player
disc player is activated again.
to search for a particular point within a song.
returns to normal operation.
Keep the rocker button or
Tips on handling CDs
depressed until the respective point is found.
" CDs are very sensitive to scratching. For
that reason do not leave CDs lying around
in your vehicle without protection. Keep the
CDs exclusively in special boxes.
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CD operation
CD Changer operation Title selection
" CDs should not be exposed to tempera- Title selection
Switching over to radio operation
tures over 50 °C for lengthy times.
By pressing the A/F or TP button, you
Pressing the rocker button or moves
Remember that temperatures inside the
switch to radio operation.
forwards or backwards to the next title.
vehicle in sunshine can be much higher
Other display reports in CD Operation:
Fast forward and reverse
than outside the vehicle. For this reason
NO DISC:
This function makes it possible for you, by
avoid exposing CDs to direct solar radia-
listening in to the fast forwards and reverse,
No CD magazine or empty CD magazine
tion.
to search for a particular point in a song.
in the CD changer.
Keep the rocker button or
CD Changer operation (optional)
CD X NO DISC:
depressed until the respective point is found.
In addition to the integrated CD drive there is
No CD in the selected CD compartment x.
also the possibility of operating an external
Scan
CHK MAGAZINE:
SKODA CD changer with your CD radio.
By pressing the SCN button , all titles in
CD changer is checking the CD magazine
Prerequisite for the CD changer operation is
the CD are played for ca. 10 sec. one after
and is not ready for operation yet. Playback
that there is a magazine filled with CDs in the
another. The function is indicated in the dis-
is automatic when the checking procedure is
CD changer. See the enclosed CD changer
play by SCAN CD TR y. By pressing the SCN
over.
manual for the necessary operating steps.
button again, the CD changer returns to
NO CD MAGAZINE:
The following functions are available for your
normal operation
There is no CD magazine in the CD changer.
CD changer:
Shuffle (random generator)
Playback
By pressing the button AS , the titles of the
Press the CD button . The appliance now
CD are played in random sequence. The
plays the CD last heard. Playback is indica-
function is indicated in the display by SHFFL
ted in the display by PLAY CD x TR y (x =CD
CDxTR y. Depending on the setting in the
number in the CD changer, y =track number).
set-up menu, the shuffle function refers to the
CD Selection
current CD only or to all CDs in the maga-
zine. When the AS button is pressed
By pressing a station button, one to six ,
again, the CD player returns to normal
the corresponding CD will be played back
operation.
again. The CD in the integrated CD drive is
selected by pressing the CD button .
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Set-up menu
By depressing the TP button for a few
moments, you can leave the set-up menu
AUDIO GEO
TP 5
without saving the alteration in the last
menu point.
Caution:
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Changes in the set-up menu affect
1
TP
the general mode of operation of
FM1 4
your car radio and for safety rea-
sons should only be made when
6 AS SCAN MUSIC SYSTEM 303 1
the vehicle is stationary!!!
" PHONE IN utilisation of the tele-
By depressing the TP button for a few
phone entry
moments, you can enter the set-up
The following functions can be set in the
menu. This is for special settings, as for
set-up menu:
" PH VOL volume of telephone
example operating the car radio in
call
" GALA speed-dependent
connection with a telephone.
volume adjustment
" TA VOL minimum volume of
The individual menu points are selected
traffic announce-
" ON VOL maximum volume
by pressing the TP button or the
ments
when on
rocker button , . Changes in
" CD SFL random playback for
" LED Warning LED on/off
the menu points are registered
CD changer
acoustically by a signal tone unless you
" BEEP Beep tone on/off
" KEY ignition key logic
have turned this function off in the set-up
" AUTO REG Regional stations
menu.
" LOUD loudness off/on
on/off
Alterations in the menu point are made
" MONO compulsory mono
" M/S Music / Speech
with the aid of the turning knob and
changeover
" LOCAL local/remote recep-
stored when changing to the next menu
tion for search
point.
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Set-up menu
GALA However if it exceeds the volume set in menu point
the menu, it is reduced to the set value.
As the driving speed increases, the sound or
level rises in the vehicle. With the aid of " Select ON VOL in the menu. "ON VOL
" by depressing the TP button for a few
appears in the display with the current
the GALA function (speed-dependant
moments, you can leave the set-up
value.
volume adjustment) the volume of the car
menu without storing this change.
radio becomes louder as the speed
" Use the turning knob to set the de-
BEEP
increases. The extent of the rise in vol-
sired value from 1 to 45.
In this menu point, you can decide if you
ume can be selected by setting from 1 to
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
wish to continue to have an audible signal
9. If set to NO, the gala function is turned
the rocker button , you can store
in the set-up menu and e.g. when storing
OFF.
the indicated value and go to the next
programs.
" Select GALA in the menu. "GALA" is
menu point
" Select BEEP in the menu. "BEEP is
shown in the display with the current
or
shown in the display with the current
value.
" by depressing the TP button for a few value.
" Use the turning knob to set the de-
moments, you can leave the set-up
" Use the turning knob to set ON or
sired value from NO to 9.
menu without storing this change.
OFF.
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
LED
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
the rocker button , you can store
This point is for setting whether the warn- the rocker button , you can store
the indicated value and go to the next
ing LED should blink when turned off in the indicated value and go to the next
menu point
conjunction with the absence of the menu point
or
ignition key (indicated by "ON ) or should
or
be turned off (indicated by "OFF ).
" by depressing the TP button for a few
" by depressing the TP button for a few
moments, you can leave the set-up
" Select LED in the menu. "LED is shown
moments, you can leave the set-up
menu without storing the change.
in the display with the current value.
menu without storing this change.
" Use the turning knob to set ON or
OFF.
ON VOL
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
Set the maximum ON volume in this menu
the rocker button , you can store
point. Normally, the last heard volume is
the indicated value and go to the next
set when the radio is switched on.
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Set-up menu
AUTO-REG/REG-OFF " Select AUTO REG/REG OFF in the " by depressing the TP button for a few
menu. The current value "AUTO moments, you can leave the set-up
In this menu point you can set the switch-
REG/REG OFF" is shown in the display. menu without storing this change.
over to alternative frequencies of regional
stations. The setting causes the following " Use the turning knob to set AUTO PHONE
function: REG or REG OFF.
Enter this menu point if your vehicle is
If during the drive the quality of the recep- " By briefly pressing the TP button or equipped with a telephone and modify the
tion of the set program gets worse, your the rocker button , you can store radio functions under this menu point to
radio first sets alternative frequencies only the indicated value and go to the next suit your telephone as in the following.
of the program you are currently listening menu point
no: No telephone fitted into the vehicle.
to.
or
ON: There is a telephone fitted into the
If there is a risk of "station loss , your
" by depressing the TP button for a few vehicle. With this setting, the radio is
appliance will resort to frequencies of a
moments, you can leave the set-up muted when the telephone is activa-
related program.
menu without storing this change. ted by a telephone call or when dial-
For example the 1st station of NDR led.
M/S
Schleswig Holstein (NDR 1 SH), Hamburg
in: The built-in telephone is connected to
With the aid of this function, you can set
(NDR 1 HH) and Lower Saxony (NDR 1,
the radio by means of a corresponding
whether or not there should be an auto-
NDS) with regional programmes of differ-
hands-free speaking unit, so that the
matic switchover between optimum repro-
ent content.
person calling/called can be heard
duction for music and speech with the aid
As these programs sometimes transmit through the car speakers.
of the RDS Signal.
different regional programs, a change of
" Select PHONE in the menu. The display
" Select M/S in the menu. The display
frequency may change the radio program.
shows "PHONE with the current value.
shows "M/S with the current value.
With the "AUTO REG function, (autono-
" Use the turning knob to set the
" Set ON or OFF with the aid of the turn-
mous regional programs) there is only a
appropriate function.
ing knob¨.
switchover to regional programs in an
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
emergency.
the rocker button , you can store
the rocker button , you can store
The "REG OFF" setting allows unlimited
the indicated value and go to the next
the indicated value and go to the next
switching between "related regional pro-
menu point.
menu point
grams.
or
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Set-up menu
or TA VOL " Use the turning knob to set the de-
sired value of D or M.
" by depressing the TP button for a few This menu point is for setting the minimum
moments, you can leave the set-up volume for radio traffic service announce-
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
menu without storing this change. ments. In TP operation, the volume can be
the rocker button , you can store
raised to the set value if necessary. This
PH VOL
the indicated value and go to the next
means you can drive with the radio set
menu point
If the telephone call is transmitted through
low and still be informed about the current
the speakers in your vehicles, you can set
or
traffic situation.
the playback volume under this menu
" Select TA VOL in the menu. The display
" by depressing the TP button for a few
point.
shows "TA VOL with the current value.
moments, you can leave the set-up
" Select PH VOL in the menu. The display
" Use the turning knob to set the de- menu without storing this change.
shows "PH VOL with the current value.
sired value from 1 to 9.
KEY
" Use the turning knob to set the de-
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
sired value from 1 to 45.
This menu point is for setting whether the
the rocker button , you can store
radio should be turned off too when the
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
the indicated value and go to the next
ignition key is taken out (KEY ON) or
the rocker button , you can store
menu point
whether the radio should be turned on and
the indicated value and go to the next
or
off exclusively with the pushbutton
menu point
(KEY OFF).
" by depressing the TP button for a few
or
moments, you can leave the set-up
" Select KEY in the menu. The display
" by depressing the TP button for a few
menu without storing this change.
shows "KEY with the current value.
moments, you can leave the set-up
CD SFL
" Use the turning knob to set ON or
menu without storing this change.
OFF.
Decide in this menu point whether the ti-
tles should be selected with random play- " By briefly pressing the TP button or
the rocker button , you can store
back (shuffle) from a connected CD
the indicated value and go to the next
changer only within one CD (CD SFL D )
menu point
or the whole magazine (CD SFL M).
or
" Select CD SFL in the menu. The display
shows "CD SFL with the current value.
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Set-up menu
" by depressing the TP button for a few MONO " Use the turning knob to set ON or OFF.
moments, you can leave the set-up By briefly pressing the TP button or
This menu point is for changing your
menu without storing this change. the rocker button , you can store
appliance to mono operation. The change-
the indicated value and go to the next
LOUD over to mono operation can improve the
menu point
reception quality, especially in bad
The human ear cannot hear extremely
weather. or
high or low frequencies as well as the fre-
quencies in the middle of the hearing " Select MONO in the menu. The display " by depressing the TP button for a few
range. shows "MONO  with the current value. moments, you can leave the set-up
menu without storing this change.
The loudness function raises the volume " Use the turning knob to set the com-
of the lower and higher frequencies some- pulsory mono operation (ON) or (OFF). The radio appliance leaves the set-up
what to balance out this weakness, espe- menu after 30 sec. if no changes have
" By briefly pressing the TP button or
cially when listening to quieter music. been made over this time.
the rocker button , you can store
" Select LOUD in the menu. The display the indicated value and go to the next
shows "LOUD with the current value. menu point
" Use the turning knob to set the or
loudness function (ON) or (OFF).
" by depressing theTP button for a few
" By briefly pressing the TP button or moments, you can leave the set-up
the rocker button , you can store menu without storing this change.
the indicated value and go to the next
LOC
menu point
This menu point is for deciding whether
or
the search function should only seek
" by depressing the TP button for a few strong reception stations (LOC ON ) or if
moments, you can leave the set-up weak reception stations (LOC OFF)
menu without storing this change. should be taken into account too.
" Select LOC in the menu. The display
shows "LOC with the current value.
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Security code
Security code two numbers do not agree. Incorrect code number
When the appliance is turned OFF and The code number should not be kept If you enter the wrong code number inad-
the ignition key taken out, a blinking LED in the vehicle but should be left in a vertently, the message "SAFE flashes in
, if this has not been turned OFF in the SAFE place at home. Only then is the the display. After a few seconds the mes-
set-up menu, draws attention to this theft appliance useless for a thief. sage "1000 will appear. Enter the securi-
protection. This electronically prevents ty code number again as described. If an
Lifting the electronic barrier
the appliance being started by unauthor- incorrect code is confirmed again, the
appliance will be barred for about an
ised persons in another vehicle. Remember in the following steps to
hour.
observe the right sequence and to enter
If you did not receive any appliance-
the correct code as directly as possible.
specific security code, your vehicle is After approximately one hour, whereby
Read and observe page 4 of "comfort
equipped with a comfort coding system the appliance must have been left on for
radio coding" also.
for which you do not require any code. If this time, the code number can be en-
tered again as described in the above.
disconnecting and reconnecting the bat- " Turn on the radio. The display shows
tery, first switch on the ignition with the "SAFE .
This cycle continues until the right code
key in the ignition switch and only then
number is entered.
" After about 3 seconds "1000 appears
turn on the radio. If you nevertheless still
in the display.
wish to have the code, please ask your If you no longer know the code
Skoda dealer. number, please ask your Skoda
" Use the station button number 1 to
dealer.
enter the first digit of this code number.
Comfort radio coding
" Repeat these steps with the station but-
When used first, the comfort coding
tons 2 to 4 until you have entered the
stores the code number not only in the
code number completely.
radio, but also in the vehicle. If the
vehicle s voltage is now interrupted, the
" Confirm the entry by depressing the
radio, when next put into operation, will
rocker button (for about 2
compare the internal number with the
seconds) or by pressing the rocker but-
number in the vehicle. If these two
ton .
numbers agree, the radio is directly
The radio is now ready for operation.
ready for operation without restriction.
The code number is only queried if the
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Guarantee
Guarantee
The same guarantee terms apply to our
car radio appliances as do to new
vehicles.
The guarantee does not cover damage
caused by incorrect handling of the appli-
ance or unprofessional attempts at
repairs or cases where there is external
damage.
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Brief technical description
Brief technical description
General Radio Audio
Reception ranges maximum output power
Connections
FM (UKW/VHF),AM, MW and LW, 4 x 20 watts
Active antenna, mobile telephone, CD
changer, external final stage
Program selection Playback
Displays
Automatic broadcast of the program set Stereo (radio and CD), active sound
Wavelength range, station name, fre- before turning off (Last Station Memory) regulation, loudness, fader integrated in
in radio operation. the radio.
quency, station button, Traffic Program
(TP), CD title number display
Six station buttons in each case for AM1,
AM2, FM1, FM2 and TP. Manual adjust-
Illumination
ment up and down, PLL Tuning (PLL =
Operating elements and display are illu-
Phase-Locked Loop).
minated without glare when the vehicle
Alterations and misprints excepted.
After switching on the radio, the last
illumination is switched on (night design).
May not be reprinted, copied or transla-
received program is set again (Last
The degree of brightness is adjustable
ted without Skoda s prior authorisation.
Station Memory.
with the instrument illumination.
Radio traffic service unit
Theft protection
Automatic station scan
Electronic barrier in the appliance. If the
appliance is fitted into another vehicle, it
Automatic announcements
can only operate if the right code number
TIM (recording of traffic announcements),
is entered.
TIM standby mode for 2 or 24 hours.
Interference suppression
Specifically co-ordinated interference
CD drive and CD changer control
suppression removes to a large extent all
Title selection, random playback, auto-
interfering pulses from the engine and
matic stop and radio switchover with traf-
from other parts in the electrical system,
fic announcements, CD selection in the
e.g. heating fans, windscreen wipers,
changer operation.
cooling ventilators etc
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Key-word Index
A Fast forwards/reverse . . . . . . . . . .10,11 PTY 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AF list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Flashing diode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
AIM button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 FM button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 R
Alternative frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AM button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 G Reception ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appliance number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GALA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Regional stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Automatic interference suppression . .19 General view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Automatic storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 S
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Scan (CD drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11
B Scan (radio operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 I Set-up menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bass setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Sound setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Station buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,11
Brief technical description . . . . . . . . . .18 L Storing automatically /manually . . . . . .7
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Storing RDS stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
C M T
Catastrophe announcements . . . . . . . .9 Manual search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 TA code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CD changer operation (optional) . . . . .11 Manual storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 TIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
CD ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Music/Speech switchover . . . . . . . . .9,14 TP code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 MW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Traffic announcement . . . . . . . . . . .6,8,9
Code number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Treble setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,17 O
Comfort coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,17 Output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 V
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Volume adjustment (ON VOL) . . . . . . 13
P
D PI code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Display indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,11 Playback (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Playback (radio traffic
F service recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 PS code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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