Skoda DANCE - User Manual

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Summary

Radio Operation and Settings

Radio - Overview

Provides a detailed description of the radio's components and functions, including buttons and controls.

Important Information and Warranty

Covers warranty terms and notes regarding proper handling and potential damages to the unit.

Radio Mode Usage

Specifies conditions for radio use and the importance of adjusting volume for external acoustic signals.

Display Handling and Care

Guidelines on handling and cleaning the radio's display to prevent damage and maintain clarity.

Anti-Theft Protection

Explains the convenience coding and anti-theft measures for the radio unit.

Basic Unit Settings

Details how to switch the unit on and off, including automatic power-off features.

Audio Settings Adjustment

Details how to adjust various audio parameters like treble, bass, balance, and fader.

Advanced Audio Settings

Covers advanced audio settings like GALA, PDC VOL, PH VOL, and TA VOL for personalized sound.

Special Radio Functions

Describes special functions like LEARN, REGIONAL, SEEK, AF for enhanced radio reception and features.

PDC and Illumination Settings

Information on parking aid display and controls for radio illumination.

Phone Integration and External Amplifier

Explains phone call volume handling and audio effect selection for external amplifiers.

Waveband Management

Details how to switch between FM and AM wavebands and their memory levels.

Station Search and Storage

Covers manual and automatic methods for finding and saving radio stations.

Radio Text and Traffic Reports

How to activate/deactivate traffic information and display additional text from stations.

Scan Function and Program Type Search

Briefly plays stations for preview and enables finding stations by program type.

CD Changer and External Sources

CD Player Operation

Instructions for inserting CDs, selecting tracks, and using functions like SCAN and MIX.

MP3 Data Playback

Details on playing MP3 files, displaying information, and using selective functions like MIX and REPEAT.

External CD Changer Usage

How to activate and use an external CD changer, including selecting CDs and viewing playback information.

External Audio Source Connection

Guide to connecting and activating external audio sources like portable players.

Technical Specifications

Provides technical details on power output, processor, and display characteristics.

Summary

Radio Operation and Settings

Radio - Overview

Provides a detailed description of the radio's components and functions, including buttons and controls.

Important Information and Warranty

Covers warranty terms and notes regarding proper handling and potential damages to the unit.

Radio Mode Usage

Specifies conditions for radio use and the importance of adjusting volume for external acoustic signals.

Display Handling and Care

Guidelines on handling and cleaning the radio's display to prevent damage and maintain clarity.

Anti-Theft Protection

Explains the convenience coding and anti-theft measures for the radio unit.

Basic Unit Settings

Details how to switch the unit on and off, including automatic power-off features.

Audio Settings Adjustment

Details how to adjust various audio parameters like treble, bass, balance, and fader.

Advanced Audio Settings

Covers advanced audio settings like GALA, PDC VOL, PH VOL, and TA VOL for personalized sound.

Special Radio Functions

Describes special functions like LEARN, REGIONAL, SEEK, AF for enhanced radio reception and features.

PDC and Illumination Settings

Information on parking aid display and controls for radio illumination.

Phone Integration and External Amplifier

Explains phone call volume handling and audio effect selection for external amplifiers.

Waveband Management

Details how to switch between FM and AM wavebands and their memory levels.

Station Search and Storage

Covers manual and automatic methods for finding and saving radio stations.

Radio Text and Traffic Reports

How to activate/deactivate traffic information and display additional text from stations.

Scan Function and Program Type Search

Briefly plays stations for preview and enables finding stations by program type.

CD Changer and External Sources

CD Player Operation

Instructions for inserting CDs, selecting tracks, and using functions like SCAN and MIX.

MP3 Data Playback

Details on playing MP3 files, displaying information, and using selective functions like MIX and REPEAT.

External CD Changer Usage

How to activate and use an external CD changer, including selecting CDs and viewing playback information.

External Audio Source Connection

Guide to connecting and activating external audio sources like portable players.

Technical Specifications

Provides technical details on power output, processor, and display characteristics.

This document describes the ŠkodaAuto CAR RADIO DANCE, a car radio designed for Škoda Fabia and Roomster models. It provides an overview of its functions, important information, anti-theft protection, basic settings, special functions, radio mode, and CD changer operation.

Function Description

The ŠkodaAuto CAR RADIO DANCE is an integrated audio system for vehicles, offering radio reception (FM and AM wavebands) and CD playback (CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3, multisession). It features a display screen, rotary/push knob for volume and menu navigation, and various buttons for specific functions.

Radio Mode:

Waveband Switch-over: The radio supports FM and AM wavebands, each divided into 3 memory levels (FM1, FM2, FM-AS for FM; AM1, AM2, AM-AS for AM), providing 6 memory spaces per level.
Manual Search: Allows users to set the desired radio station frequency using dedicated buttons.
Automatic Station Finding (SEEK): Searches for the next available radio station in the selected waveband.
Store Station: Users can store up to six stations with the strongest reception in each waveband by holding down a station key.
Automatic Station Finding with Storing: Automatically finds and stores the 6 strongest stations in the current waveband.
Radio Text (INFO): Displays additional text information transmitted by certain radio stations (e.g., song titles, artist names).
Traffic Reports (TP): Activates traffic information mode, automatically interrupting other audio sources to broadcast traffic reports. The system can search for stations transmitting traffic reports if the current station does not.
Function SCAN: Briefly plays each station in a waveband for ten seconds, allowing users to preview and select stations.
Program Types (PTY): Enables searching for radio stations based on desired program types (e.g., News, Sport, Music genres like Pop, Rock, Classical).

CD Changer Mode:

CD Playback: Supports CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 multisession CDs.
Track Selection: Allows users to select previous or next tracks, and perform fast forward or reverse searches.
Function SCAN: Plays the first 10 seconds of each title on the CD, displaying the title number.
MP3 Data Play Function: Displays information such as current title number, folder number, playing time, and active repeat/mix modes.
Selective Functions (MIX/REPEAT):
- MIX: Plays titles in random order (continuous, within a folder, or from randomly selected folders for MP3 CDs).
- REPEAT: Repeats the selected title or all titles within an active folder (for MP3 CDs).

External Sources (AUX):

The radio is equipped with a connection for external audio units, such as portable players.
Input Sensitivity Setting: Allows adjustment of input sensitivity (AUX LEV 1, AUX LEV 2, AUX LEV 3) depending on the external source's output level.

Important Technical Specifications

Power Output: 4x20 W at 14.4 V, 25°C, 10% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion); 4x35 W peak power.
Audio Processing: Digital audio processor with Equalizer according to vehicle model.
Display: Positive FSTN (Film Super Twisted Nematic) with Graphic 200x47 active points.
Wavebands: FM and AM, each with multiple memory levels.
CD Compatibility: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 (multisession).

Usage Features

Rotary/Push Knob (1): Used for switching the unit on/off (press), volume control (rotate), and adjusting other function settings in various menus.
Station Keys (12): Used for storing and selecting RDS stations, CD selection, and selecting parameters for user settings.
CD Eject Button (13): Ejects the CD from the integrated player.
Display Screen (15): Shows current radio station, frequency, track information, menu settings, and other relevant data.
Audio Settings (MENU): Allows adjustment of sound parameters like TREBLE, MIDTONE, BASS, LOUD, MONO, BALANCE, FADER, GALA (speed-dependent volume), PDC VOL (parking aid volume reduction), PH VOL (handsfree system volume), and TA VOL (minimum volume for traffic reports).
Special Functions (MENU): Accesses settings for LEARN (automatic frequency updating for clear reception), REGIONAL (handling of regional program variations), SEEK (local or all available stations), and AUX (external source connection).
Anti-theft Protection: The radio features convenience coding, where the safety code is stored in the instrument cluster and automatically decoded. Manual code entry is required if the radio is installed in a different vehicle or after certain battery disconnections.

Maintenance Features

Display Care: The display should be handled carefully to avoid dents and scratches. It can be cleaned with a soft cloth and pure alcohol to remove finger marks. Solvents like turpentine or petrol should not be used as they can corrode the display surface.
CD Care: CDs should be cleaned with a soft, fluffy cloth from inside to outside, not in a circular motion. For severe dirt, a commercially available CD cleaner can be used. CDs should not be exposed to direct sunlight, written on, or affixed with anything. Always store CDs in a protective case to prevent scratches and reading errors.
Condensation: If moisture deposits in the CD drive due to cold or rain, it may affect CD playback. The system should be allowed to dissipate the moisture before use.
Warranty: The equipment comes with the same warranty terms as new vehicles. After warranty expiration, reconditioned original units can be used for replacement, provided there is no housing damage or unauthorized repair attempts.