2008 AUDI A4 Volume

Playing media 70
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface
Input level
Important: A portable player must be connected via an
adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug
page 18.
– Select: Function selector button > source Audi
music interface > function selector button >
Input level.
The volume of the portable player will be adapted to the MMI
system. We recommend setting the volume of the portable player to
about 70 percent of the maximum volume.
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Television71
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
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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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.
Fi g . 6 5 I n fo b a r o f a T V
channel
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
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Using the telephone87
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Using the telephone
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth car telephone kit or phone pre-installation
Introduction
You can operate a mobile phone* or the handset conveniently via
the MMI system. It does not matter whether the mobile phone is
connected to the Bluetooth car telephone kit or the phone pre-
installation. The basic operation via the MMI control console is
always the same.
Many telephone functions that you are familiar with from your land
line or your mobile phone are available in your vehicle: You can
answer and end calls, place calls on hold and go back and forth
between two separate calls (switching calls). In addition, you can
access the MMI directory, the phone book on your SIM card and the
phone book on your mobile phone.
When you place or receive telephone calls the audio source is
muted automatically and the current media drive is paused. A
crossed-out loudspeaker will appear in the display when the system
is muted. After the call the audio source will return to its previous
volume.
You can set the system so that it will switch off the navigation* voice
guidance during phone calls if desired
page 119.
Caution
•You must switch off the telephone system via the MMI menu
(Setup Telephone) in areas where the use of mobile telephones is
prohibited. Please observe all relevant caution notices and regula-
tions.
•Switch off the car telephone kit, the handset*
page 140 and
any other mobile phones in all areas where there may be a risk of
explosion. Remember that these areas may not always be
adequately marked. Such places are filling stations, fuel and chem-
ical storage facilities or transport vehicles and other places where fumes, chemicals (e.g. from leaking propane or fuel vapours in vehi-
cles or buildings) or large quantities of dust particles (e.g. from
flour, wood or metal) could accumulate in the air. This warning also
applies to all other places where you would normally switch off your
engine.
Note
The telephone functions will depend on the mobile network service
provider and the mobile phone used. For more information, contact
your service provider.
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth car telephone kit or phone pre-installation
Requirements for using the
telephone
If you want to use the telephone function of your MMI system, one
of the following requirements must be met:
•A mobile phone must be connected to the Bluetooth car tele-
phone kit
page 24, or
•A handset* must be connected to the Bluetooth car telephone kit

page 27, or
•A mobile phone must be connected to the phone pre-installation

page 19.
In vehicles fitted with a Bluetooth car telephone kit, the car tele-
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Navigation 104
Navigation
Applies to vehicles: with navigation system
Introduction
Let the “Global Positioning System” (GPS) guide you to
your destination.
Wasting time studying confusing maps and tediously planning
routes are things of the past! Now you can simply enter your desired
destination into the navigation system, and the route guidance will
guide you directly to it. You can also set up to three stopovers on the
way to your destination.
The route guidance will be transmitted in the form of spoken cues
that will inform you in good time of any necessary turns, stops etc.
In which language would you like to hear the route guidance? You
can select any of the following languages: German, English, French,
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Dutch. You can have the last route
guidance cue repeated by pressing the right-side thumbwheel on
the multi-function steering wheel
page 137.
A detailed route map is displayed on the MMI screen
page 110.
You can also receive information on your route via the driver infor-
mation system
page 111.
If you do not want to follow a certain route guidance cue, no
problem! The navigation system will re-calculate the route from the
current location of the vehicle. In addition, if the dynamic navigation
function is activated, the navigation system will even take into
account traffic reports so that you can reach your destination even
faster.
If the vehicle is located in a place that cannot be identified by the
software (e.g. car park), a speech cue will inform you of this.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require the full attention of drivers.
Please see
page 9, “Notes on traffic safety”.
•Pay attention to traffic rules when driving.
•The route calculated by the navigation system is a recommen-
dation of how best to reach a destination. Pay attention to traffic
lights, no stopping signs, lane change restrictions, one-way
streets, etc.
Caution
•Should the navigation directions contradict the current traffic
regulations, you must always follow the traffic regulations.
•The volume should only be set at a level which enables you to
hear distant police and emergency vehicles clearly - failure to do so
could result in an accident.
Note
•Snow or other obstructions on the GPS aerial or interference
caused by trees or large buildings could affect the reception of the
satellite signals and make positioning difficult. GPS reception and
vehicle positioning can also be adversely affected by deactivation or
a malfunction of several satellites.
•Street and town names can change, therefore the names stored
on the DVD can in some cases be different from the names that have
since been changed.
•The navigation DVDs can only be purchased from Audi dealers.
They can also provide you with information on the most recently
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Basic operation 128
Basic operation
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel
Introduction
You can use the multi-function steering wheel to call up
the following functions in the driver information system
one after the other: Navigation*, Telephone*, Radio, CD
player, Audi music interface* and TV*.
Using the multi-function steering wheel
fig. 110, you can operate
certain functions on the radio, the CD player, the Audi music inter-
face*
22), the TV*, the telephone* and the navigation system* very conveniently and without having to take your hands off the steering
wheel.
The available functions are displayed in the driver information
system
fig. 111. In addition, you can use the multi-function
steering wheel to switch the speech dialogue system* or the tele-
phone speech control system* on and off and to adjust the volume
on these systems.
These functions can be operated by pressing and scrolling buttons
to
fig. 110.
•Press the button repeatedly to switch between the
navigation* mode, the telephone* mode and the current audio
source. The selected function will appear in the display of the driver
information system
fig. 111. If a sub-menu is displayed in the
driver information system, you can exit this menu again by pressing
the button.
•Scroll the left thumbwheel to select an option within one of
the following functions: radio, CD, Audi music interface*22), TV*,
telephone* and navigation*.
•The speech dialogue system* and the telephone speech control
system* are activated by pressing the talk button . Press and hold
the talk button again to deactivate the speech dialogue / speech
control system.
•Scroll the right thumbwheel up/down to raise/lower the
volume as desired.
Note
•The on-board computer is also displayed in the driver informa-
tion system. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for a detailed
description.
Fig. 110 Controls on
the multi-function
steering wheel
Fig. 111 Display in the
driver information
system
22)Still under development at the time of printing.
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•If your vehicle is not equipped with these systems, the corre-
sponding button has no function.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the active audio source (radio, CD, Audi
music interface*, TV*) and the route guidance cues can
be adjusted on the multi-function steering wheel.
Important: The MMI system must be switched on

page 40.
Increasing and reducing the volume on the
active audio source
– Use the right thumbwheel
page 128, fig. 110 to
scroll up/down.
Mute
– To mute the MMI system, scroll the right thumbwheel

page 128, fig. 110 down until a crossed-out loud-
speaker symbol appears in the status line of the MMI
display. Any activated media drives will be paused. Pause
will also appear in the heading of the MMI display.
– To deactivate the mute/pause function, scroll the right
thumbwheel up. Playback of the paused media drive will
then be resumed.
Route guidance
– Press the right thumbwheel
page 128, fig. 110. The
last route guidance cue will now be repeated.
– To change the volume, scroll the right thumbwheel
up/down during the route guidance cue.
Listening to the radio
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel
Calling up the radio menu
Important: The radio function on the MMI system must be
switched on
page 54.
– Press the button
page 128, fig. 110 repeatedly
until the radio menu appears in the display of the driver
information system
page 130, fig. 113.
Would you like to find out more about the radio function in your
vehicle? You can find a detailed description on
page 53,
“Listening to the radio”.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel
Setting the waveband
The four wavebands FM, MW, LW and DAB* (digital radio)
are displayed at the top of the display of the driver infor-
mation system.
Important: The radio menu must be displayed
page 130,
fig. 113.
A4
A4
A4
Fig. 112 List of wave-
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Basic operation141
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control Left control button
Selects the function shown in the bottom left-hand corner of the
display, e.g. Ph.book
page 140, fig. 124.
Right control button
Selects the function shown in the bottom right-hand corner of the
display, e.g. Menu
page 140, fig. 124.
“End call” button
Ends a call, declines a call or closes a menu.
Navigation button
The top or bottom part of the navigation button can be used to scroll
up or down within a menu shown on the display.
The left or right side of the navigation button can be used to select
one of the main menus
page 151 (Last calls
page 152), adjust
settings (e.g. brightness
page 155) or to move the cursor when
entering text
page 143.
“Call” button
Dials a number or receives a call. Also displays a list of numbers
dialled when pressed in the main screen. Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad is used to enter the numbers 0 - 9, as well as
letters and special characters. The and buttons are used for
different purposes in various functions
page 143.
If the automatic keypad lock is activated
page 156, the buttons on
the handset keypad will be locked automatically (approximately one
minute after you take it out of the carrier) and a padlock symbol

page 142, fig. 127 will appear in the handset display.
To unlock the keypad, press the control button for Unlock on the
handset and immediately press the button.
To activate the keypad lock manually, press the button on the
handset and immediately press the control button for Lock.
To receive a call when the keypad lock is active, press the control
button for Answer. The keypad will be locked again automatically
when you end or decline a call.
On/off button
Switches the handset on or off
page 140.
Volume control button
You can increase or reduce the earpiece volume during a phone
call.
Fig. 125 Volume
control button
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
*#
A9
*
*
A7
A8