2006 AUDI A3 Nav

Drives41
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Loading a memory card
The Navigation System contains two MP3 card
readers.
– Press the button to open the display
page 39,
fig.38.
– Insert the memory card with the label side up (contact
surface down) into the card reader slot
fig.39. The
missing corner of the memory card must point to the
front right as seen in the direction of travel
fig.40.
– Then push the memory card into the slot until you feel it
click into place. The memory card is flush with the area
around it.I f t h e m e m o r y c a r d h a s b e e n l o a d e d c o r r e c t l y, t h e f o r m a t t e d s t o r a g e
capacity of the card is displayed in the open display. In addition, the
file format “MP3”, or possibly the date carrier name, is displayed if
MP3 audio files have been stored on the card and they can be read
by the MP3 player.
As long as the message “Reading card...Please do not remove”
appears in the display, the memory card must not be removed from
the drive. If the memory card is removed from the drive, there is a
possibility that the data will be destroyed. In this case, the memory
card can no longer be read and must be formatted.
If a memory card has been inserted and not played, the data from
the ID3 tag s are re ad in the b ackground. If you star t playback of the
memory card immediately, the ID3 tag data are displayed for the
track being played.
Note
Use only single-piece SD/MMC memory cards. If you use SD/MMC
adapter cards (multi-piece memory cards), the memory card can
become detached from the adapter as the result of vibration while
driving. There is a possibility that individual pieces may become
stuck in the drive.
Fig. 39 Display open:
Inserting a memory
card.Fig. 40 Display open:
Position of the
SD/MMC card during
loading


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Drives43
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
CD changerApplies to vehicles: with Audi cd changerLoading your CDs into the CD changerLoading just one CD
– Press the button . As soon as the CD changer
is ready for you to load a CD, the red LEDs on the inside
sides of the CD tray (not shown in the illustration)
start to blink.
– Insert the CD (printed side up and straight) into the CD
tray . The CD automatically loads into the next free slot
in the CD changer. The LED in the button will stop
blinking.Loading all CDs
– Press and hold the button for longer than 2
seconds.
– Wait until the red LEDs on the inside sides of the CD tray
(not shown in the illustration) start to blink.
– Now insert your other CDs (printed side up and straight)
o n e a t a t i m e i n t o t h e C D t r a y . Th e L E D s i n e a ch b u t t o n
will stop blinking once a CD has been loaded into the
slot.
Loading the CD into a specific empty slot
– Press the button . The LED in the button of
any empty slot will start to blink.
– If you want to load a CD into a specific slot, you can also
p r e s s a b u t t o n , w h e r e t h e L E D i s not lit a n d i n s e r t y o u r
CD.
– Wait until the red LEDs on the inside sides of the CD tray
(not shown in the illustration) start to blink.
– Now insert your CDs (printed side up and straight) into
the CD tray .
Loading the CD into a specific slot
– Press the button . The LEDs in the buttons
for the slots that already have CDs loaded blink.
– If you press an illuminated button that is not blinking
then that CD will be ejected.
– Remove the ejected CD from the CD tray .
Fig. 42 Audi cd
changer: Loading CDs
LOA D
A2
A;
A;
A3
LOA D
A2
A1
A;
A3
LOA D
A2
A
A3
A1
A;LOA D
A2
A A3
A1

Drives45
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP


Never expose CDs to direct sunlight.Tips
I f y o u w a i t l o n g e r t ha n 3 0 s e c o n d s wi t h o u t re m o v i n g t he C D, t h e CD
will be pulled back into the CD changer automatically.Applies to vehicles: with CD changer with magazineCD changer with magazine
CD changer with magazine:
fig.44
Sliding door to close the CD slot
CD magazine slot
Cartridge eject button
CD Changer Magazine
fig.45
Upper side of the magazine
Lower side of the magazine
As a r ul e , t h e C D ch a n g e r a n d m a g a z in e a re i n s t a l l e d i n t h e lu gg a g e
compartment of most vehicles. In other models, they may be
in s t a ll e d i n a c o mp a r tm e n t in t h e re a r s id e t r i m o r b e h i n d t h e d ri v e r
seat. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for the exact location.
Note
The CD changer is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs
only.
Fig. 44 CD changer
with magazine
Fig. 45 CD magazine
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Drives 46Removing and inserting the magazineYou can load and remove the CD magazine with the Naviga-
tion System switched on or off.
Removing the magazine from the CD changer
– Slide the changer door open
fig.46.
– Press the cartridge eject button
fig.46. The maga-
zine automatically comes out.
– Remove the magazine .
Inserting the magazine in the CD changer
– Open the sliding door of the CD slot
fig.46.
– Slide the magazine all the way in with the inscription
“disc” on top. While doing this, the arrow on the maga-
zine must point towards the magazine slot
fig.46.– Close the changer door .
After inserting the magazine, you will hear a “working noise” from
t h e CD c ha n g e r. Th e d e v i c e i s s im p l y c o u n t i n g h o w ma ny C Ds a r e i n
the changer.
If there is no magazine in the CD changer, a read error is shown in
the display.
Fig. 46 CD changer
with magazine
A1
A2
A3
A;
A1

Drives47
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Loading the magazine with CDs– Hold the CD with the printed side facing up and grasping
it by the hole and outer edge
page 51, fig.52.
– Hold the magazine with “disc” facing upwards
fig.47.– Insert the CDs one at a time (printed side facing up) into
the magazine until they “click” into place
fig.48.
Always insert the CDs straight in the CD slot with the printed side
facing up.
M a ke s u re y o u p a y a t t e n t i o n to t h e C D s e que n c e o n t h e r i g h t s id e o f
the magazine.
I f y o u h a v e n o t f i l l e d C D s l o t s i n t h e m a g a z i n e , Empty appears in the
display when you select the Changer control button in the CD func-
tion.
Tips
Always close the sliding cover after inserting the magazine to
protect your CD changer from dirt and dust
page 46, fig.46. This
helps to prevent malfunctions.
Fig. 47 Side of maga-
zine marked "disc" Fig. 48 Inserting the
CD in the magazine
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Drives49
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Compact Disc (CD)
Tips
It is possible that you may not be able to play CDs which are copy-
protected or CDs with CD ROM in your player. Only those CDs with
the logo “Compact Disc Digital Audio” on the CD itself can be
played.
Tips on taking care of your CDsTo assure high-quality performance, make sure your CDs are clean.
The following tips are also important:
Never use CDs which are damaged or defective.
Do not play CDs which are scratched or damaged. Never leave your
CD in direct sunlight. They could warp. Store them in their original
cases.
Never play CD singles or CDs which are not round
(shape CDs).
Your CD player and CD changer can play and holdstandard CDs. Do
not play 3 inch single CDs.CDs which are not round, (shape CDs)
must not be played. They can jam up the player and cause it to
malfunction.
Fig. 50 Compact Disc
Label
Fig. 51 Do not use the
following CDs!
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Drives 50 Do not place an adhesive label on a CD.
Do not place an adhesive label on your CDs. Due to heat build-up
inside the CD player, the label could come loose and jam up the CD
player or CD changer.
Do not use protective rings.
Do not use commerically available protective rings. They could jam
up the player.
Cleaning your CDs
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean your CDs. Wipe the disc starting
f r o m t h e c e n t e r a n d w o r k i n g y o u r w a y o u t . Yo u c a n p u r c h as e s p e c i a l
cleaners to remove stubborn stains from your CD.
Never use CD cleaners which contain benzine or other corrosive
properties. They could damage your CD!Note


Never place an adhesive label on your CDs.


To prevent the CD player from malfunctioning, never use CD
protectors or stabilizers (available in most stores).


Never insert an out-of-round CD (shape CDs) in the CD slot.


Never leave your CDs exposed to direct sunlight.


The use of cleaning CDs can lead to mechanical damage to the
drive.
Tips on handling navigation DVDsTo ensure p erfect, high-quality navigatio n DVD playb ack, only clean
navigation DVDs should be used. In addition, observe the following:Do not use a damaged navigation DVD
You should not use a scratched or damaged navigation DVD. To
avoid damage, never expose the navigation DVD to direct sunlight.
Always keep the navigation DVD in a suitable jewel case (e.g. CD
case).
Do not attach labels
Do not attach labels to the navigation DVD. Attaching labels can
cause an imbalance. If the labels are exposed to heat, they can
become detached and cause damage to the navigation DVD drive.
Do not use protective rings
Co mm e r c i a ll y a v a i l a b l e p ro t e c t i v e r i n g s m u s t n o t b e us e d . Th e y c a n
jam in the navigation DVD drive and damage the drive mechanism.
Cleaning the navigation DVD
Use only a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the navigation DVD. Wipe the
DVD in a straight line from the center outwards. Heavy soiling can
be removed with a commercial CD cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
Please never use fluids such as gasoline, paint thinner or vinyl
record cleaner or the surface of the DVD could be damaged!
Note


Never place an adhesive label on your Navigation DVD.


To a v o id d a ma g e to t h e DV D d ri v e , n e v e r us e a CD p ro t e c t i v e fi l m
or stabilizer (available in stores as a CD accessory).


Always keep the navigation DVD in a suitable jewel case (e.g. CD
case) to protect it from dirt, dust particles, scratches and other
damage.


Never expose the navigation DVD to direct sunlight.


The use of cleaning CDs can lead to mechanical damage to the
drive.
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Drives51
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Tips
If outside temperatures are unusually high or low, the navigation
DVD function may be temporarily unavailable. A thermal switch has
been installed to protect the navigation DVD and the laser
scanner.Handling the navigation DVD or CD
Correct handling of the data carrier being used helps
to extend its life.Alwa ys hold a N avigatio n DVD o r CD either b y the hole in the center
or by the outer edge
fig.52.
The CDs should never be forced into the slot. The CD will be pulled
into the CD changer automatically.
When inserting a CD into the drive, insert it with the printed side
facing up and straight.
Error messagesThe following may be the reason for a read error in the display:

The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is contaminated.


The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD was inserted upside
down (with the printed side down).


The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is scratched.


There is condensation on the navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3
CD.


The mechanism for the CD changer, the navigation DVD drive or
the MP3 card reader is malfunctioning.
Check the navigation DVD, audio CD, MP3 CD or SD/MMC memory
card for damage.
Cl e a n th e n a v i g a t io n DV D, a ud i o C D o r M P 3 C D b y w i p i n g it f ro m t he
center toward the outside with a soft, lint-free cloth.
In cold weather and in rain showers, moisture (condensation) can
collect in the housing or on the data carriers. This can cause skips
or make playback impossible. When moisture is no longer present,
it should be possible to play them.
If the mechanism for the CD changer with magazine malfunctions,
remove the magazine from the changer
page 46 and inspect the
CDs for damage and for correct positioning in the magazine
page 48.
I f t h e m e c h a n i s m f o r t h e A u d i c d c h a n g e r m a l f u n c t i o n s , p u s h t h e C D
Eject button and the corresponding illuminated button to eject the
CD page 44. Inspect the CD for damage.
Try to resume DVD/CD operation. If the malfunction persists, please
consult a qualified dealership.
Fig. 52 Holding your
Navigation DVD or CD