2008 AUDI A8 radio

Drives39
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
– Press the button to open the display
page 38,
fig.36.
– Hold the MP3 CD or audio CD by the hole in the center
and the outer edge
page 38, fig.37.
– Guide the MP3 CD or audio CD straight (label side up)
into the drive . The CD is pulled in automatically.Before inserting the CD, check to make sure there is no CD already
in the drive. If there is a CD in the drive, push the Eject button and
remove the CD
page 37.
A CD s ho uld never be forced in to the drive. The CD is pulled in auto-
matically. If the CD is inserted wrong side up, you will be alerted by
a message in the open display.
If an MP3 CD has been inserted and not played, the data from the
ID3 tag are read in in the background. If you start playback of an
MP3 CD immediately, the ID3 tag data are displayed for the track
being played.
An audio CD (CD-A) inserted in the DVD navigation drive is played
using the CD function
page 78. An MP3 CD inserted in the DVD
navigation drive is played using the MP3 function
page 83.
Note


Always keep the navigation DVD that you removed in a suitable
j e w e l c as e (e .g . C D c as e ) to p ro t e c t t he DV D f ro m d i r t , d us t p a r t i c le s ,
scratches and other damage
page 48.


Do not attach labels to the CDs. Heat can cause the label to
b e c o m e d e t a ch e d i n t h e d ri v e , j a m t h e CD a n d c a us e a m a lf un c t io n .
Use a permanent marker to label CDs you have burned yourself.


Never expose the navigation DVD to direct sunlight.
Tips


Standard 12-cm diameter CDs can be used. Mini CDs with a
diameter of 8 cm (3 inches) or non-circular CDs, known as shape
CDs, must not be used.


The use of cleaning CDs can lead to mechanical damage to the
drive.


Because of the diversity of CD-R/CD-RW blanks and their
different storage capacities, function may be limited with individual
storage media.


If you have not inserted a navigation DVD into the drive, you
cannot use the Navigation and Directory functions.
Ejecting a CD– Press the button to open the display.


A2
A1
Fig. 38 Display open:
Ejecting a CD


A2

Drives41
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Loading a memory card
The Navigation System contains two MP3 card
readers.
– Press the button to open the display
page 39,
fig.38.
– Insert the memory card with the label side up (contact
surface down) into the card reader slot
fig.39. The
missing corner of the memory card must point to the
front right as seen in the direction of travel
fig.40.
– Then push the memory card into the slot until you feel it
click into place. The memory card is flush with the area
around it.I f t h e m e m o r y c a r d h a s b e e n l o a d e d c o r r e c t l y, t h e f o r m a t t e d s t o r a g e
capacity of the card is displayed in the open display. In addition, the
file format “MP3”, or possibly the date carrier name, is displayed if
MP3 audio files have been stored on the card and they can be read
by the MP3 player.
As long as the message “Reading card...Please do not remove”
appears in the display, the memory card must not be removed from
the drive. If the memory card is removed from the drive, there is a
possibility that the data will be destroyed. In this case, the memory
card can no longer be read and must be formatted.
If a memory card has been inserted and not played, the data from
the ID3 tag s are re ad in the b ackground. If you star t playback of the
memory card immediately, the ID3 tag data are displayed for the
track being played.
Note
Use only single-piece SD/MMC memory cards. If you use SD/MMC
adapter cards (multi-piece memory cards), the memory card can
become detached from the adapter as the result of vibration while
driving. There is a possibility that individual pieces may become
stuck in the drive.
Fig. 39 Display open:
Inserting a memory
card.Fig. 40 Display open:
Position of the
SD/MMC card during
loading


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Drives43
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
CD changerApplies to vehicles: with Audi cd changerLoading your CDs into the CD changerLoading just one CD
– Press the button . As soon as the CD changer
is ready for you to load a CD, the red LEDs on the inside
sides of the CD tray (not shown in the illustration)
start to blink.
– Insert the CD (printed side up and straight) into the CD
tray . The CD automatically loads into the next free slot
in the CD changer. The LED in the button will stop
blinking.Loading all CDs
– Press and hold the button for longer than 2
seconds.
– Wait until the red LEDs on the inside sides of the CD tray
(not shown in the illustration) start to blink.
– Now insert your other CDs (printed side up and straight)
o n e a t a t i m e i n t o t h e C D t r a y . Th e L E D s i n e a ch b u t t o n
will stop blinking once a CD has been loaded into the
slot.
Loading the CD into a specific empty slot
– Press the button . The LED in the button of
any empty slot will start to blink.
– If you want to load a CD into a specific slot, you can also
p r e s s a b u t t o n , w h e r e t h e L E D i s not lit a n d i n s e r t y o u r
CD.
– Wait until the red LEDs on the inside sides of the CD tray
(not shown in the illustration) start to blink.
– Now insert your CDs (printed side up and straight) into
the CD tray .
Loading the CD into a specific slot
– Press the button . The LEDs in the buttons
for the slots that already have CDs loaded blink.
– If you press an illuminated button that is not blinking
then that CD will be ejected.
– Remove the ejected CD from the CD tray .
Fig. 42 Audi cd
changer: Loading CDs
LOA D
A2
A;
A;
A3
LOA D
A2
A1
A;
A3
LOA D
A2
A
A3
A1
A;LOA D
A2
A A3
A1

Drives45
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP


Never expose CDs to direct sunlight.Tips
I f y o u w a i t l o n g e r t ha n 3 0 s e c o n d s wi t h o u t re m o v i n g t he C D, t h e CD
will be pulled back into the CD changer automatically.Applies to vehicles: with CD changer with magazineCD changer with magazine
CD changer with magazine:
fig.44
Sliding door to close the CD slot
CD magazine slot
Cartridge eject button
CD Changer Magazine
fig.45
Upper side of the magazine
Lower side of the magazine
As a r ul e , t h e C D ch a n g e r a n d m a g a z in e a re i n s t a l l e d i n t h e lu gg a g e
compartment of most vehicles. In other models, they may be
in s t a ll e d i n a c o mp a r tm e n t in t h e re a r s id e t r i m o r b e h i n d t h e d ri v e r
seat. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for the exact location.
Note
The CD changer is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 inch) discs
only.
Fig. 44 CD changer
with magazine
Fig. 45 CD magazine
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Drives47
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Loading the magazine with CDs– Hold the CD with the printed side facing up and grasping
it by the hole and outer edge
page 51, fig.52.
– Hold the magazine with “disc” facing upwards
fig.47.– Insert the CDs one at a time (printed side facing up) into
the magazine until they “click” into place
fig.48.
Always insert the CDs straight in the CD slot with the printed side
facing up.
M a ke s u re y o u p a y a t t e n t i o n to t h e C D s e que n c e o n t h e r i g h t s id e o f
the magazine.
I f y o u h a v e n o t f i l l e d C D s l o t s i n t h e m a g a z i n e , Empty appears in the
display when you select the Changer control button in the CD func-
tion.
Tips
Always close the sliding cover after inserting the magazine to
protect your CD changer from dirt and dust
page 46, fig.46. This
helps to prevent malfunctions.
Fig. 47 Side of maga-
zine marked "disc" Fig. 48 Inserting the
CD in the magazine
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Drives49
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Compact Disc (CD)
Tips
It is possible that you may not be able to play CDs which are copy-
protected or CDs with CD ROM in your player. Only those CDs with
the logo “Compact Disc Digital Audio” on the CD itself can be
played.
Tips on taking care of your CDsTo assure high-quality performance, make sure your CDs are clean.
The following tips are also important:
Never use CDs which are damaged or defective.
Do not play CDs which are scratched or damaged. Never leave your
CD in direct sunlight. They could warp. Store them in their original
cases.
Never play CD singles or CDs which are not round
(shape CDs).
Your CD player and CD changer can play and holdstandard CDs. Do
not play 3 inch single CDs.CDs which are not round, (shape CDs)
must not be played. They can jam up the player and cause it to
malfunction.
Fig. 50 Compact Disc
Label
Fig. 51 Do not use the
following CDs!
AAB

Drives51
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Tips
If outside temperatures are unusually high or low, the navigation
DVD function may be temporarily unavailable. A thermal switch has
been installed to protect the navigation DVD and the laser
scanner.Handling the navigation DVD or CD
Correct handling of the data carrier being used helps
to extend its life.Alwa ys hold a N avigatio n DVD o r CD either b y the hole in the center
or by the outer edge
fig.52.
The CDs should never be forced into the slot. The CD will be pulled
into the CD changer automatically.
When inserting a CD into the drive, insert it with the printed side
facing up and straight.
Error messagesThe following may be the reason for a read error in the display:

The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is contaminated.


The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD was inserted upside
down (with the printed side down).


The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is scratched.


There is condensation on the navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3
CD.


The mechanism for the CD changer, the navigation DVD drive or
the MP3 card reader is malfunctioning.
Check the navigation DVD, audio CD, MP3 CD or SD/MMC memory
card for damage.
Cl e a n th e n a v i g a t io n DV D, a ud i o C D o r M P 3 C D b y w i p i n g it f ro m t he
center toward the outside with a soft, lint-free cloth.
In cold weather and in rain showers, moisture (condensation) can
collect in the housing or on the data carriers. This can cause skips
or make playback impossible. When moisture is no longer present,
it should be possible to play them.
If the mechanism for the CD changer with magazine malfunctions,
remove the magazine from the changer
page 46 and inspect the
CDs for damage and for correct positioning in the magazine
page 48.
I f t h e m e c h a n i s m f o r t h e A u d i c d c h a n g e r m a l f u n c t i o n s , p u s h t h e C D
Eject button and the corresponding illuminated button to eject the
CD page 44. Inspect the CD for damage.
Try to resume DVD/CD operation. If the malfunction persists, please
consult a qualified dealership.
Fig. 52 Holding your
Navigation DVD or CD

Drives53
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP