2008 AUDI A4 Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

Speech recognition for some export markets167
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Speech recognition for some export markets
Applies to vehicles: with telephone speech control system
Storing names in the phone book*
If your vehicle is equipped accordingly, you can assign
name tags (voice entries) to the entries from the SIM card
or the mobile phone directory.
– Press the button on the multi-function steering
wheel
fig. 149 repeatedly until the telephone menu

fig. 150 appears in the display of the driver informa-
tion system.– Scroll with the left thumbwheel to Phone book and press
to confirm
fig. 150. The entries of the on-board phone
memory will be displayed.
– Scroll and press the left thumbwheel to select one of the
listed entries of the on-board phone memory.
– Press the talk button on the multi-function steering
wheel. You will then hear a beep.
– Say the name you wish to save for this phone book entry.
You will then hear a double beep.
– Repeat the name. The system will repeat the recorded
name and an ascending sequence of tones will confirm
that the entry has been accepted.
If the entry was not accepted the system will emit a descending
sequence of tones to request that you enter the name again.
If a recorded name has been stored for a phone book entry in the on-
board phone memory (phone pre-installation), this entry will be
marked by a symbol
page 168, fig. 151 in the display of the
driver information system.
A running dialogue can be cancelled at any time by pressing and
holding the talk button on the multi-function steering wheel .
Note
•If two or more names sound alike, it is better to save the names
including the first name or some other distinguishing entry.
•The phone book with the name tags (voice entries) only works in
conjunction with the speech control system. The recorded names
(name tags) are not stored in the on-board phone memory.
Fig. 149 Multi-func-
tion steering wheel
Fig. 150 Telephone
menu
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Speech recognition for some export markets 168
Applies to vehicles: with telephone speech control system
Selecting a name from the phone
book*
Stored name tags can be selected.
– Press the talk button on the multi-function steering
wheel
page 167, fig. 149. You will then hear a beep.
– Say the recorded name which you wish to select

page 167. You will then hear a double beep.
You will hear an ascending sequence of tones to confirm that the
system has recognised the name. The number for the person you
wish to call will then be dialled.
If the system failed to recognise the name, you will hear a
descending sequence of tones. Please say the recorded name again.
If a name tag has been stored for a phone book entry in the on-board
phone memory (phone pre-installation), this entry will be marked by
a symbol
fig. 151 in the display of the driver information
system.
A running dialogue can be cancelled at any time by pressing and
holding the talk button.
Applies to vehicles: with telephone speech control system
Deleting a name from the phone
book*
Stored name tags can be deleted as desired.
– Press the button on the multi-function steering
wheel
page 167, fig. 149 repeatedly until the tele-
phone menu
page 167, fig. 150 appears in the display
of the driver information system.
– Scroll with the left thumbwheel to Phone book and press
to confirm
page 167, fig. 150. The entries of the on-
board phone memory will be displayed.
– Use the left thumbwheel to scroll through the phone
book and to select an entry marked with a horizontal
arrow.
– Press the talk button . The recorded name (name tag)
is deleted.
When you have deleted a recorded name (name tag), the symbol

fig. 151 in front of the phone book entry will also be deleted in the
display of the driver information system.
Fig. 151 Phone book
entry in on-board
phone memory with
recorded name tag

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Speech dialogue system169
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Speech dialogue system
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Introduction
You can operate many functions of the MMI quickly and
easily with the speech dialogue system.
Using the speech dialogue system you can conveniently switch
between the various modes, e.g. from radio to CD mode. You can
also access various functions on the radio, the CD changer, the tele-
phone* or the directory by saying commands or calling up previ-
ously stored name tags
page 172. In addition, you can select navi-
gation* destinations and have the system guide you to them, call up
the map display and change the map scale
page 178.
If you do not know a command, no problem! If the speech dialogue
system is activated, simply say HELP. The system will transmit the
commands you can currently say or will help you with a cue

page 171.
The speech dialogue system recognises commands and spoken
numbers regardless of the speaker.
How to help the system understand you
•Speak clearly in a normal volume. Speak louder if you are driving
fast.
•Speak in a normal tone without long pauses.
•Avoid talking while the speech dialogue system is giving a cue.
•Close doors, windows and sun roof* to reduce background
noise. Make sure that passengers are not talking when you say a
command.
•Keep the air outlets of the air distribution system pointed away
from the microphone, which is fitted in the vicinity of the front inte-
rior lights.
•The system should only be operated by the driver, since the
hands-free microphone is directed towards the driver.Unrecognised speech commands
The system acknowledges your commands with a tone signal. If the
system does not recognise a speech command, it will answer with
and request you to repeat the command. After a third
failed attempt the system will answer with and the
dialogue will be ended.
WARNING
•Please direct your full attention to the road at all times! As the
driver, you have full responsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, you should only use the func-
tions in a manner that allows you to maintain control of the
vehicle in all situations - accident risk!
•The speech control system must not be used in cases of emer-
gency, since the voice changes in stressful situations. This could
result in a failed or delayed telephone connection. Always dial
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Speech dialogue system 170
Basic operation
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Switching on and off
Important: The MMI system must be switched on

page 40, the air conditioner must not be operated, and
you must not be talking on the phone.
Switching on
– Briefly press the talk button
fig. 152 on the
multi-function steering wheel. The signal tone
will indicate that the speech dialogue system is ready.
The volume for any active audio source will then be
muted.
– Say the desired command.
Switching off
– Say the command CANCEL, or
– Press and hold the talk button
fig. 152 until you
hear the cue .Note
The speech dialogue system can also be deactivated by pressing
any one of the buttons in the MMI control console
page 41.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Adjusting the volume
Important: The speech dialogue system must be switched
on
page 170, and the system must be giving a cue.
– Scroll the right thumbwheel on the multi-function
steering wheel up/down.
Note
You can also adjust the volume by turning the ON/OFF button

page 45.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Adjusting the basic volume level
You can set the basic volume for the speech dialogue
system via the MMI.
Fig. 152 Talk button
and right thumbwheel
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Fig. 153 Adjusting
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Speech dialogue system171
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
– Starting from any of the Radio, Media or Setup menus,
press the control button for Sound.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Volume settings and press
it.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select Speech dialogue
system
page 170, fig. 153 and press to confirm.
– To set the basic volume, turn the rotary pushbutton
clockwise or anti-clockwise. A test cue will then be trans-
mitted.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to store your settings.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Help functions
The speech dialogue system offers you two help func-
tions: The help commands and the guided dialogue
assistance.
Help commands
If the speech dialogue system is activated
page 170, you can say
a help command. Important commands are:
•HELP
•HELP MMI
•HELP RADIO
•HELP CD
•HELP DIRECTORY
•HELP TELEPHONE*
•HELP NAVIGATION*
The system will display possible commands in the MMI screen

fig. 154 and will also speak the commands.
Guided dialogue assistance
If the speech dialogue system is activated
page 170 and you do
not say a command, the speech dialogue system will ask .
If you still give no command, the speech dialogue system will
suggest important commands.
Example of guided dialogue assistance (telephone* function acti-
vated):
Fig. 154 Help texts in
MMI display
Operation/
CommandCue from
speech dialogue system
Press talk button
brieflyAcoustic signal:
No command given
No command given
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Speech dialogue system 172
Name tags
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Introduction
You can access entries in the radio, CD and directory func-
tions via previously recorded name tags (spoken entries).
To conveniently tune to radio stations, play CDs or access directory
entries via the speech dialogue system, you must first store so-
called name tags. You can choose any name you like for the name
tags. The name tags are stored in the speech dialogue system.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Storing a name tag
You can record name tags for radio stations, audio CDs
and directory entries.
Important: The speech dialogue system must be switched
on
page 170.
Name tag for a radio station
– Say the command RADIO. Radio mode will be activated.
– Using the MMI control console
page 55 or the multi-
function steering wheel
page 130, select the radio
station for which you wish to record a name tag.
– Press the talk button . The tone will sound.
–Say SAVE STATION to record a name tag for the selected
radio station.
– Say the name you wish to store for the name tag.
– Repeat the name again once the speech dialogue system
requests you to do so.Name tag for a CD
– Say the command CD. CD mode will be activated.
– Using the MMI control console, the multi-function
steering wheel or the CD changer, select the CD for which
you wish to record a name tag.
– Press the talk button . The tone will sound.
–Say SAVE CD to record a name tag for the selected CD.
– Say the name you wish to store for the name tag.
– Repeat the name again once the speech dialogue system
requests you to do so.
Name tag for a directory entry
– Say the command DIRECTORY. The directory will open.
– Using the MMI control console, select the address card
for which you wish to record a name tag.
– Press the talk button . The tone will sound.
–Say SAVE NAME to record a name tag for the directory
entry that is currently open.
– Say the name you wish to store for the name tag.
– Repeat the name again once the speech dialogue system
requests you to do so.
The recorded name tags do not change the names of the radio
stations, CDs or directory data shown in the MMI display and the
driver information system.
The recorded names can only be assigned, called up
page 173
and deleted
page 173 using the speech dialogue system. Each
main mode has different commands that can be used in conjunction
with the recorded name tags
page 172.













Speech dialogue system173
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control The name must be repeated with the same pronunciation and at the
same volume. It is best to record clear, unambiguous names. For
recorded names with more than one word (e.g. a person's full
name), do not make unusually long pauses between the words.
You can record fifteen names for radio stations, fifteen names for
audio CDs, and forty names for directory entries.
Note
You can still use name tags assigned to CDs even after changing the
CDs or inserting them into another slot of the CD changer.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Playing name tags
You can have the system play all recorded name tags
assigned to the various modes.
Important: The speech dialogue system must be switched
on
page 170.
– To switch between the various modes, say the command
RADIO, CD or DIRECTORY. The speech dialogue system
will remain activated for approximately five seconds so
that you can say another command.
– Say the command READ LIST. The name tags stored in
the selected mode will be read out.
Note
•You can also listen to name tags for directory entries via the MMI
control console
page 86.
•You can select a radio station, a CD or a directory entry by
pressing the talk button while the corresponding name tag is being
played.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Deleting recorded name tags individually
Important: The speech dialogue system must be switched
on
page 170.
– To switch between the various modes, say the command
RADIO, CD or DIRECTORY. The speech dialogue system
will remain activated for approximately five seconds so
that you can say another command.
– Say the command READ LIST. The name tags stored in
the selected mode will be read out.
– Press the talk button while the recorded name that
you wish to delete is being read out.
– To delete this name tag, say the command DELETE.
Note
You can also delete name tags via the MMI control console

page 51. Please also see the section on name tags for directory
entries on
page 86.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Deleting all name tags
– On the MMI control console, select: Function selector
button > control button Settings > Speech
dialogue system > Delete all name tags.

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Speech dialogue system 174
Listening to the radio
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Activating radio mode
Important: The MMI system must be switched on

page 40.
– Switch on the speech dialogue system
page 170.
– Say the command RADIO. Radio mode will be activated.
The speech dialogue system will remain activated for
approximately five seconds so that you can say another
command.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Setting the waveband
Important: Radio mode must be activated
page 174.
– Briefly press the talk button . The tone will
sound.
– To select the FM band, say the command FM.
– To select the medium waveband, say the command
MEDIUM WAVE.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Tuning to a station
Important: Radio mode must be activated
page 174.
– Briefly press the talk button . The tone will
sound.– To tune to the next/previous available station, say the
command NEXT STATION / PREVIOUS STATION.
– To select a station frequency, say the digits of the station
frequency including the decimal, e.g. EIGHTY NINE
POINT FIVE for a station with the frequency 89.5.
– To tune to a radio station via a recorded name tag

page 172, say the command STATION (NAME TAG), e.g.
STATION “FAVO U R IT E S TAT I ON”.
– To tune to a radio station whose name tag is being read
out
page 173, press the talk button and say the
command SELECT.
Applies to vehicles: with multi-function steering wheel and speech dialogue system
Other commands for radio mode
Important: Radio mode must be activated
page 174.
– To switch the Traffic Programme on, say the command
TRAFFIC PROGRAMME ON.
– To switch the Traffic Programme off, say the command
TRAFFIC PROGRAMME OFF.
– To repeat the last recorded traffic report, say the
command REPEAT TRAFFIC REPORT.
– To delete a name tag that is currently being read out,
briefly press the talk button and say the command
DELETE.
– To change a name tag that is currently being read out,
briefly press the talk button and say the command
RENAME.