2008 AUDI A4 Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

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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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– If the list of TV channels
fig. 63 does not appear on the
MMI display, press the control button for Source

page 71, fig. 62.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to TV
page 71, fig. 62.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm TV as the source.
TV mode will be activated.
Note
The television playback will be interrupted by traffic announce-
ments if the Traffic Programme function is active
page 58.
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Selecting a TV channel
All TV channels that can currently be received appear in a
list in alphabetical order.
Important: TV mode must be activated
page 71.
– Briefly turn the rotary pushbutton when the picture has
expanded to the full MMI screen. A list of TV channels
and digital radio stations will be displayed.– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select a TV channel

fig. 63.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm the TV channel.
To be able to distinguish between the analog and the digital TV
channels, the digital TV channels are marked with DVB. The digital
radio stations are marked with DVB audio.
TV channels that are broadcast without a name are listed by their
channel number (e.g. digital channel: DTV 60-01; analog channel:
Ch. 32) in the channel list.
Note
Selecting a TV channel on the multi-function steering wheel is even
easier
page 132. You can also change the channel by pressing the
arrow buttons on the MMI control console.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Display in the MMI system
Fig. 63 Channel list
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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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channel
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
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– Press the control button for TV control.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select >| (Seek up) or |<
(Seek down).
– Press the rotary pushbutton to start the automatic
channel search. The system will select the next available
channel.
Next channel
– Briefly turn the rotary pushbutton when the picture has
expanded to the full MMI screen. A list of TV channels will
appear.
– Press the control button for TV control.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select >> (Manual up)

page 73, fig. 66 or << (Manual down).
– Press the rotary pushbutton to select the previous/next
channel.
In the case of digital channels you change from one channel to
another within the same multiplex. The number of the current
channel within the multiplex is displayed in the centre of the func-
tion wheel below the channel number. Example: Channel number
Ch.32
page 73, fig. 66 is number 2 within the multiplex.
Note
It is possible that you will not be able to receive a TV channel on
every channel number.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Storing TV channels
You can store up to 60 channels in the memory list.
Important: You must first select a TV channel
page 73.
Using the rotary pushbutton
– Press and hold the rotary pushbutton until the channel
appears in a free position on the memory list
fig. 67.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
change the position on the memory list.
A2A1
Fig. 67 Storing a
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– To store the channel to the position on the memory list,
press the rotary pushbutton.
Using the Memory control button
– Press the Memory control button.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select Store channel
name
page 74, fig. 67.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The selected channel will
appear in a free position on the memory list.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
change the position on the memory list.
– To store the channel to the position on the memory list,
press the rotary pushbutton.
Using the TV control control button
– Press the control button for TV control.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to STORE
page 74, fig. 68.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The selected channel will
appear in a free position on the memory list.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
change the position on the memory list.
– To store the channel to the position on the memory list,
press the rotary pushbutton.
Note
You can delete only one or all channels from the memory list

page 76.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Selecting a stored channel
Important: A channel must be stored in the memory list

page 74.
– Press the Memory control button. The memory list will be
displayed.
– To select a channel from the memory list, turn the rotary
pushbutton to the channel.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The channel will be
selected.
Note
Why don't you try selecting a stored TV channel using the multi-
function steering wheel
page 131?
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Moving a stored channel
Important: A channel must be stored in the memory list

page 74.
– Press the Memory control button. The memory list will be
displayed.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select the channel and
press the rotary pushbutton.
– Press the rotary pushbutton again and hold it down until
Store channel name appears in the MMI display, or
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– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
change the position on the memory list.
– To store the channel to the position on the memory list,
press the rotary pushbutton.
Applies to vehicles: with external AV source
Selecting an external AV source
AV devices can be connected to the MMI system via a
special connector cable.
Important: An AV device must be connected, and the
required AV standard must be set
page 79.
– Briefly turn the rotary pushbutton when the picture has
expanded to the full MMI screen. A list of TV channels will
appear.
– Press the control button for Source. The Source menu
will appear on the MMI display
fig. 69.
– Using the rotary pushbutton, select Exte rna l AV source 1
or External AV source 2 as required.– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm the source. The
AV source picture will then appear in the MMI display.
Note
You can obtain the connector cable from an Audi dealer or special-
ised retailer.
Other settings
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Deleting stored channels
Important: A channel must be stored in the memory list

page 74.
– Select: Function selector button > function
selector button > Delete stored stations > Delete
individually or Delete all entries.
You can delete only one or all channels from the memory list.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
– Select: Function selector button > source TV >
control button TV control > EPG (programme informa-
tion).
Detailed information on the current and the following programmes
will be displayed.
If you select a TV channel from the overview of programmes and
press and hold the rotary pushbutton, that TV channel will be
selected as the current channel.
Fig. 69 External AV
source 1 selected
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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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Some TV channels have programmes available in dual channel
sound. Example: The programme is broadcast in a German version
on Channel A, and in an English version on Channel B.
Which version (e.g. German/English, stereo/mono) is available on
which channel depends on the TV broadcasting station.
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
TV standard
– Select: Function selector button > source TV >
function selector button > TV standard.
TV standard a)Valid for the following countries
Default settingTV settings depend on original export country.
EuropeAbu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Aus-
tria, Azores, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhu-
tan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Cameroon,
Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dubai, Finland, Ethio-
pia, Fiji, Germany, Ghana, Greenland, Iceland,
India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Liberia, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Malawi,
Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Near
East, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qua-
tar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey
ItalyItaly
UK / IrelandFalkland Islands, Hong Kong, Ireland, UK/North-
ern Ireland
Eastern Europe
SECAMArmenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, CIS,
Congo, Kazakhstan, Kirgistan, Latvia, Lithuania,
Moldavia, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine, Uzbekistan
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FranceFrance, Luxembourg, Monaco
North AmericaAntilles, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Can-
ada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Domini-
can Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam,
Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica,
Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Okinawa, Pan-
ama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa,
South America, South Korea, Surinam, Taiwan,
Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Venezuela
AustraliaAustralia
BrazilBrazil
ArgentinaArgentina
New ZealandNew Zealand
Eastern Europe
PA LCzech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Rumania
ChinaChina, North Korea
Africa PALAngola, Botswana, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau,
Lesotho, Macao, Namibia, South Africa
Greece, EgyptEgypt, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Mauritania,
Mauritius, Middle East, North Africa
Africa SECAMAfrica, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African
Republic, Chad, French overseas territories,
Dahomey, Djibouti, Gabon, Guadeloupe, Guinea,
Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Reunion,
Ruanda, Senegal, Togo, Upper Volta, Zaire
JapanJapan
TV standard a)Valid for the following countries