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Disconnecting the iPod connector
– Release the connector by pressing both knobs
page 16, fig. 9.
– Carefully pull the connector out of the iPod .
When it is connected, the iPod can be put away in the storage bay
page 15, fig. 5.
The iPod battery is charged via the adapter cable when the iPod is
connected to the Audi music interface and the ignition is switched
on.
The following iPods can be connected to the iPod adapter cable:
•iPod Mini (versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0 and 1.4.1)
•iPod nano 1G - First Generation (versions 1.1, 1.1.1 and 1.3)
•iPod 5G - Fifth Generation Video (version 1.1.2)
•iPod 4G - Fourth Generation (version 3.1.1)
Other versions cannot be used with the iPod adapter cable. You can
connect these devices as portable players using the optional
adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug* page 18.
Any problems with the iPod will also affect the operation of the MMI.
In this case, please reset your iPod (see operating instructions)
The following iPod control functions are not supported by the MMI:
•Star rating for music tracks
•Jump to a specific place in a track
•Add tracks to the “on-the-go” playlist
•Display the “compilations” folder. Similarly, tracks marked “part
of a compilation” are not included in the artist list if the compilation
function was activated in the iPod.
Note
•For more information on operating the iPod via the MMI, please
refer to the sections starting on page 63.
•Please refer to the iPod operating instructions for important
information on how to use your iPod.
•We recommend that you update the iPod software to the latest
status.
•Your Audi dealership will be able to provide the latest informa-
tion on the Audi music interface.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and USB/mini USB adapter cable - under
development at the time of printing
Connecting a portable player via a USB/mini
USB adapter cable
Different USB memory devices can be connected to the
Audi music interface via a USB/mini USB adapter cable.
When connected, the memory devices can be put away in the
storage bay page 15, fig. 5.
The Audi music interface supports USB memory devices belonging
to the “USB Device Subclass 1, 2 and 6”. The manufacturer will
provide you with information on the “USB Device Subclass” of a USB
memory device.
The following USB memory devices are supported:
•USB sticks
•Single card readers
•Multiple card readers (first card slot used)
•USB MP3 players that do not require special driver software
•External USB flash memory
•External USB hard drives (HDD) - 1", 1.8", 2.5" drives with a max.
starting/continuous current of 800 mA
For information on how to operate the USB memory device via the
MMI, please refer to sections starting on page 63.
MP3/ WMA files must meet the following specifications:
A1
A2
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Selecting a track
The tracks and their playing times appear on the MMI
display.
Important: A CD page 64 or a folder page 64 must be
selected.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to mark a track fig. 57.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to select the track. The track
will then be played.
If ID3/ WMA tag information on the current track (e.g. artist) is avail-
able, it will be displayed as a pop-up for the track currently playing.
For this, the function track information must be switched on
page 69.
Note
Did you know that you can also operate this function with the multi-
function steering wheel page 130?
Fast forward/rewind and
next/previous track
You can fast forward and rewind within a track and jump
to the next/previous track within a CD or a folder.
Important: A track must be playing page 65.
Fast forward/rewind
– Press the control button for CD control.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to >> (forward) fig. 58 or <<
(rewind) and press and hold the rotary pushbutton.
Next/previous track
– Press the control button for CD control.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to >| (next) fig. 58 or |<
(previous).
– Press the rotary pushbutton to jump to the next/previous
track. The track will then be played.
If you start the rewind function while a CD track page 64 or a track
on an iPod (connected via an iPod adapter cable) page 16 is
Fig. 57 List of CD
tracks
Fig. 58 Forward
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