2008 AUDI A3 Cat

Basic operation41
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
How to use the controls
You can operate the functions of the MMI system by
pressing and turning the buttons on the MMI control
console.
Fig. 29 Buttons on MMI control console
Function selector buttons
Press one of the function selector buttons to activate the function
shown on the button. For example, simply press the button
to switch the system to the radio mode.
Use the button to call up additional settings for the current
function. Rotary pushbutton
To select a menu option in the MMI display, turn the rotary push-
button in the required direction and then press it.
Control buttons
To activate a function indicated in one of the four corners of the
display, press the corresponding control button for that corner of
the display. For instance, the top right control button corresponds
with the top right corner of the display
fig. 29.
RETURN button
Press the button to cancel an entry that has not yet been
confirmed or to return to the previous menu level.
Arrow buttons
Press the or button to go to the next or go back to the previous
radio station or TV* channel in the list.
Press the button to select the next track of a CD or iPod
5) (if an
iPod is being used). Press the button within the first ten seconds
of a track to go back to the previous track. After the first ten seconds,
you can press this button to go back to the start of the track that is
currently playing.
When in the CD, MP3 or interface mode, press and hold the
button to activate the fast reverse function, or press the button to
activate the fast forward function.
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Basic operation 42
MMI display
“Standard” menus
After pressing a function selector button
page 41, a menu will
appear in the MMI display.
Fig. 30 Setup Naviga-
tion
Fig. 31 Radio
submenu
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
Heading
Selected mode (e.g. radio
fig. 31).
Display in Setup menu: Setup menu in
the selected mode (e.g. Setup Naviga-
tion
fig. 30).
In vehicles with a telephone* the net-
work provider and, if applicable, the
roaming symbol
 will be shown.
TMC symbolsReception of TMC traffic messages

page 121.
Arrows
pointing
up/downIndicate further menu options
(next/previous page).
CursorPoints to the item selected in a menu.
Selected
optionA selected item is highlighted in white.
Selection boxSelection possibilities for selected
item.
ArrowIndicates more selection or setting
possibilities.
Temperature
display*Selected temperature setting in vehi-
cles with automatic air conditioner*.
Signal
strength indi-
cator*Quality of mobile phone connection,
or
PIN: Entering PIN
page 88
PUK: Entering PUK
page 88
SIM: Inserting SIM card
Envelope*
Unread text message
page 100.
Crossed-out envelope: No more text
messages can be received (SIM card
memory is full)
page 100.
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Basic operation43
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Speller
Use the speller to enter addresses, a navigation destina-
tion or a telephone number.
Some functions in the directory, telephone* or navigation* mode
require you to enter letters or numbers. In the MMI display the
speller for numbers
fig. 32 or letters
fig. 33 will appear.
While entering the numbers/letters, you can switch from numbers
to letters and vice versa as desired by turning the rotary pushbutton
to 0..9
fig. 33 or A..Z
fig. 32 and then pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
All symbols for entering letters and numbers are explained in the
following table:
TP symbolReception of traffic reports
page 58.
Corners of
display
Indicates the functions that can be
selected.
Use control buttons to select func-
tions. The top right corner of the dis-
play corresponds to the top right
control button.
SubtitlesInforms you of a selected option (e.g.
current radio station).
Function
wheelIs operated by turning and pressing
the rotary pushbutton.
Crossed-out
loudspeaker
symbolCurrent audio source is muted.
Time
Telephone
symbol*Missed calls*
page 91, fig. 85.
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
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Fig. 32 Speller for
numbers: Entering
phone numbers
Fig. 33 Speller for
letters: Finding a direc-
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Basic operation 44
Entering letters, numbers and symbols using
the speller
You can find an overview of the speller on
page 43.
Entering letters, numbers and symbols
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select the letter, number
or symbol with the cursor . The selected figure will
appear larger in the selection ring .
– To apply the letter, number or symbol, press the rotary
pushbutton. Your entry will appear in the entry space .
– After entering all the characters, turn the rotary push-
button to OK and press the rotary pushbutton.
Deleting letters, numbers and symbols
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and use the pointer to select
DEL .
– To delete the last character in the entry space, press the
rotary pushbutton.
– To delete all characters in the entry space, press and hold
the rotary pushbutton until no characters are displayed
in the entry space.
In some cases (such as when using the navigation* function) certain
letters are not available for selection if they are an illogical option.
This means that you can only select those letters that are offered as
a logical possibility for this entry.
Use the speller for numbers to enter special characters (such as a
dash or full stop).
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
Po i n t e rTo highlight the selected item in white
and make it appear larger in the selec-
tion ring.
DELTo delete the character to the left of
the highlighted cursor.
To move the cursor in the entry space
forwards and backwards.
OKTo confirm a completed entry.
A...ZTo switch the speller from numbers to
letters.
Cursor
Entry space
Selection ringTo enlarge the character selected with
the cursor.
To switch from lower case to upper
case letters.
LISTTo show a list of suggestions.
0..9To switch the speller from letters to
numbers.
SpaceTo enter a space in the entry space.
List of sug-
gestionsTo show suggested entries in alpha-
betical order.
Indicates additional list entries.
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Listening to the radio 60
Last stations
Important: The radio must be set to the FM waveband

page 54.
– Select: Function selector button > function
selector button > Last stations.
Last stations on
The FM station list is divided into Last stations and Station list. The
first five positions in the FM station list are your favourite stations,
i.e. the so-called Last stations
page 54, fig. 45. Your favourite
stations are the stations you have recently listened to the most and
are determined automatically. From the 6th position onwards the
other available FM stations are listed
page 55, fig. 48.
Last stations off
The FM station list is not divided into Last stations and Station list.
All FM stations within reception range are listed.
Note
You can delete the Last stations list if desired
page 61.
Alternative frequency
Important: The radio must be set to the FM waveband

page 54.
– Select: Function selector button > function
selector button > Alt. frequency.
An FM radio station often broadcasts the same programme on
different frequencies. Use this function to achieve optimum recep-
tion quality.Alternative frequency on
The MMI system tunes to the frequency with the best reception
quality. The radio switches from one frequency to another almost
inaudibly.
Alternative frequency off
Even if the reception is poor, the MMI system will not switch to a
frequency of the same station with a better reception quality.
PTY filter
Important: The radio must be set to the FM or DAB wave-
band
page 54.
– Select: Function selector button > function
selector button > PTY filter.
Use this function to filter FM / DAB* stations according to your
personal preferences. You can select more than 20 different criteria.
Activate filter
A tick (
) indicates an active filter option. Only those FM / DAB*
stations in the station list that correspond with the filter(s) will be
displayed. You can delete any individual filter by removing the tick
using the rotary pushbutton.
Deactivate filter
All filters will be switched off and the available FM / DAB* stations
will be listed in the station list. The Deactivate filter option will
appear in grey lettering until you activate a filter.
Note
After PTY filters have been activated, radio stations that do not have
a PTY filter will no longer be displayed.
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Television
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Introduction
For safety reasons, the TV picture is not available while
the vehicle is moving.
Via the MMI system you can receive either analog TV channels or
digital TV channels as well as digital radio stations 9) in the DVB-T
standard.
Your MMI system automatically displays a list of the available TV
channels. You do not even have to set up the channels. Use the
rotary pushbutton in the usual way to select the TV channels.
However, which and how many channels you can receive depends
on your location and the quality of the reception.
DVB-T channels/stations can primarily be received in big metropol-
itan areas. Reception is dependent on a number of factors, e.g. the
distance to the transmitter and the speed at which the vehicle is
travelling.
Would you like to connect additional AV devices to your MMI
system? No problem! You can connect up to two AV devices
(audio/video out port). You only have to set the appropriate AV
standard
page 79. Suitable connector cables are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
The picture is at first only shown within the inner section of the
display; however, after a few seconds it will expand to the full
screen. The volume will automatically be muted if the TV reception
becomes poor. The volume will be switched on again automatically
if the TV reception quality improves. While you are driving, the
screen will be darkened for your safety. However, you can still listen
to the audio.
Note
•The analog/digital TV reception only supports the DVB-T
standard. Other standards such as DVB via satellite (DVB-S) or
encoded programmes / Pay TV are not supported.
•Playback of multi-channel programmes in Dolby Digital 5.1
sound is not supported. These programmes are then reproduced in
stereo.
•The DVB-T network is still in the process of expanding and is
therefore not available in all areas. Please obtain information
regarding DVB-T reception in the region you live in.
•You can operate the DVB functions via the MMI if the DVB-T
receiver was fitted at the factory.
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Activating TV mode
Important: The MMI system must be switched on

page 40, and the vehicle must be stationary.
– Press the function selector button marked .
9)Digital radio stations can only be received via DVB-T in some countries and
regions.
Fig. 62 List of possible
audio/video sources
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Television73
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control Info bar
After changing the channel or updating the contents, an info bar
will briefly be displayed.
Depending on availability, the info bar of a TV channel/radio station
can indicate:
Time at which the current programme starts and ends
Identification of digital (DVB-T) or analog channel
Channel name
Name of current programme
EPG availability
Teletext availability
Current audio format - dual channel sound (sound channel)
Current audio format - stereo
No symbol is displayed for the audio format Mono.
Interference
Short periods of interference on digital channels are indicated by a
freeze frame, muting of the volume and a radio tower symbol with
a crossed-out loudspeaker symbol. Long periods of interference or
no DVB-T reception are indicated by the blacking out of the MMI
display, muting of the volume, the radio tower symbol and the
symbol for signal disruption.When the signal for analog channels becomes weaker, the sound
quality worsens (hiss). No TV reception is indicated by the radio
tower symbol with the symbol for signal disruption.
A channel selected from the memory list that cannot be received is
marked with the tower radio symbol, the symbol for "No TV recep-
tion", the blacking out of the MMI display and muting of the volume.
Thermal cut-out
The thermal cut-out of the television receiver switches the picture
and sound off temporarily if the outside temperature is unusually
high. A thermometer will appear in the MMI display.
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Selecting TV channels
The automatic channel search selects channels with good
reception.
Important: TV mode must be activated
page 71.
Selecting the next available channel
– Briefly turn the rotary pushbutton when the picture has
expanded to the full MMI screen. A list of TV channels will
appear.
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Note
The electronic programme information cannot be displayed while
the vehicle is in motion.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Teletext (TT)
– Select: Function selector button > source TV >
control button TV control > TT (teletext).
If the reception is poor, the display may show incomplete sections
of text or defective characters. If there is no teletext available, the
first line of the teletext display will show “No Teletext service”.
Changing the teletext page
To switch to the previous or next teletext page turn the rotary push-
button. To enter a teletext page number press the rotary pushbutton
and enter the number by turning and pressing the pushbutton as
often as required.
Note
•Whether teletext is available on the channel you have selected is
also indicated by a symbol on the info bar
page 73.
•The teletext function is not available while the vehicle is in
motion.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Teletext Zoom
– Select: Function selector button > source TV >
function selector button > Te l e t e x t z o o m.
Teletext zoom on
If you turn the rotary pushbutton, first one half, then the other half
and finally the entire teletext page will be displayed.
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Display settings
– Select: Function selector button > source TV >
function selector button > Brightness, Contrast,
Colour, Tint or Pict. format.
Brightness
Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise/anti-clockwise to
increase/reduce the brightness of the display.
Contrast
Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise/anti-clockwise to
increase/reduce the picture contrast of the display.
Tint
10)
Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise/anti-clockwise to
increase/reduce the colour intensity of the display.
Picture format
The picture is displayed in the format 16:9 or 4:3.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Sound channel (DVB-T)
– Select: Function selector button > source TV >
function selector button > Sound chnl.
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