Table of contents 2Table of contentsAbout this book
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General operation
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Overview
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Control unit with screen . . . . . . . . .
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening and closing display . . . . .
Anti-theft coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General system operation
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Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-function steering wheel . . . .
Display
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Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Orientation symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the speller . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drives
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD navigation drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADIO, CD
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RADIO
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Band control button (frequency) .
Main radio menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory control button . . . . . . . . .
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning control button . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Radio (FM/AM range) . . . . . .
Satellite Digital Audio Radio
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Satellite radio . . . . . . . . . . . .
System information . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD/SD
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Source control button . . . . . . . . . .
Main CD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD list control button . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . .
CD control button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main MP3 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 list control button . . . . . . . . .
Sound control button . . . . . . . . . . .
MP3 ctrl control button . . . . . . . . .
Setup MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting sound settings
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S e t t ing bas ic s ou n d ch a ra c te r i st ic s
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) . . .
Dynamic noise compensation . . . .
Volume settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NAME, TEL
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NAME (directory)
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General safety precautions . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main directory menu . . . . . . . . . . . .
Te l e p h o n e
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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
RADIO 56RADIOIntroductionSelecting radio function
The radio settings can be selected via the
function button.Fig. 53 Display: Main radio menu– Press the function button page 16. The main
radio menu (station list) fig.53 or the previous active
radio function menu appears in the display.
– Press one of the control buttons page 17 to move to
the appropriate submenus to fig.53.
The following submenus are available in the radio
function:
FM
AM
FMAM
A1
A
Control button
functions
fig. 53
Radio submenus
Memory
Memory list
Band
FM
AM
Satellite Radio
(XM Radio* or Sirius Radio*)
Sound
Balance
Fader
Tr e b l e
Bass
DSP
a)b)
Volume settings (Navigation info)
a)Digital Signal Processingb)Vehicles with a BOSE® sound system in conjunction with an AudioPilot do
n o t h av e a DS P f un c t io n . In t hi s c ase y o ur ve h icl e is e quip p e d wi t h d y n a mi c
noise compensation page 94.
Tuning
(FM/AM range)
Tu n e u p
Tune down
Seek up
Seek down
Store station
Scan
A1AA A
RADIO57
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP The following submenus are available in the radio
Setup function:
Band control button (frequency)Selecting frequency band
The frequency band selection determines which radio
stations are received.Fig. 54 Radio: Available frequency bandBand control button
–Press the Band control button in the radio menu.
– Select your desired frequency band fig.54 by rotating
the control knob.
– Press the control knob to confirm your selection.
Radio Setup submenus
Press the
function button in
the radio function
(FM/AM range) page 65
Station reception
Station display
Delete stored stations
Press the
function button in
the satellite radio func-
tion
(XM* or Sirius*) page 70
Sort station by
Station info
Category filter
Receiver serial number
Delete stored stations
SETUPSETUP
RADIO67
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Delete stored stations (FM/AM range)Fig. 67 Setup Radio: Delete stored stationsDelete individual stations
– Press the function button in the FM/AM radio
menu.
–Select Delete stored stations page 66, fig.66.
–Select Delete individually fig.67.
– Rotate and press the control knob to delete individual
stations from the memory list.
Delete all stations
– Press the function button in the FM/AM radio
menu.– Select Delete stored stations page 66, fig.66.
– Select Delete all fig.67. All entries on the memory list
are deleted.
Satellite Digital Audio Radio
ServiceApplies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceTechnical requirementsIn addition to the radio in your vehicle, a tuner module has to be
installed in order to be able to receive satellite programs. At the
p r e s e n t t i m e , t u n e r s a r e a v a i l a b l e f r o m t h e s e p r o v i d e r s : XM Satellite
radio and Sirius Satellite radio. If you would like to retrofit a tuner,
please consult your Audi dealer.
You can select Radio Satellite mode (XM or Sirius Radio) by oper-
ating the Band control button
page 57 or by repeatedly pressing
the function button
page 16. If you have not yet
installed a tuner in your vehicle, the Band function will display the
Satellite radio option.
Th e Memory control button functions the same for all bands (FM,
AM, XM or Sirius)
page 61.
Tips
Only one tuner module can be installed in a vehicle at a time.
XM and its corresponding logos are trademarks of XM Satellite
Radio Inc.
SETUPSETUP
FM
AM
RADIO69
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceSatellite station list
The available stations are listed in the satellite main
menu.Fig. 69 Radio: Sirius Satellite Radio station list– Press the function button if another menu is
currently being displayed.
– Select the desired radio station in the main XM or Sirius
radio menu with the control knob.If you are not in the main satellite radio menu (XM or Sirius Radio)
after pressing the function button, you can change the frequency
band by pressing the Band control button
page 57 or by repeat-
edly pressing the function button page 16.Operating the Memory c o n t ro l b ut t o n d i s p l a y s t h e m e m o r y l i s t . Yo u
m a y s t o r e s t a t i o n s f r o m t h e F M , A M a n d S a t e l l i t e r a d i o ( X M o r S i r i u s )
bands
page 61.
The explanations for the sound settings start with section
page 92.Tips
The stations that are displayed in the station list can be filtered
a c c o r d in g to yo u r p e r s o n a l d e s i re s as to ty p e o f p ro g ra m
page 72.
If you operate the button in a submenu, the Satellite
radio main menu will be displayed.
The control button with the Tu n i n g function cannot be
selected.
FMAM
FM
AM
RETURN
RADIO71
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
– Press the function button in the satellite radio
menu.
–Select Sort station by page 70, fig.71.
–Select Category or Channel no. page 70, fig.71.If you select “Sort station by” Category, the station categories are
listed in the main menu in alphabetical order. Within the individual
categories the stations are listed by channel number in ascending
order.
If you select “Sor t station b y” Channel no., the stations are listed by
channel number in ascending order.
Tips
The stations that are displayed in the station list can be filtered
according to your personal desires as to type of program page 72.
Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceStation info
The two-part informational text in the Display can be
switched on and off.Fig. 72 Setup Radio: Station info– Press the function button in the satellite radio
menu.
– Select Station info.
– Select on or off fig.72.If you have switched on Station info, two-part information is
displayed in the satellite radio main menu. For e xample, the names
of the artist and song are displayed
page 69, fig.69.
SETUP
SETUP
RADIO73
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceDelete stored stationsDelete individual stations
– Press the function button in the satellite radio
menu.
–Select Delete stored stations page 71, fig.72.
–Select Delete individually.
– Rotate and press the control knob to delete individual
stations from the memory list.
Delete all stations
– Press the function button in the satellite radio
menu.
–Select Delete stored stations.
–Select Delete all. All entries on the memory list are
deleted.Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceSystem informationThe following system messages can be displayed:XM Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
SETUPSETUP
System mes-
sages
Meaning
ANTENNA
No antenna is connected to the tuner, or
there are loose plug contacts on the
antenna cable.
UPDATING
Your system is being updating.
NO SIGNAL
The tuner is presently not receiving any
satellite signal.
LOADING
Yo u r p ro v i d e r i s s e n d i n g i n fo r ma t i o n w h ich
the system is currently storing.
OFF AIR
The station selected has shut down its pro-
gram (e.g. children's channel at night)
INVALID
The channel is invalid or not used.
System mes-
sages
Meaning
LINKING
The tuner is presently not receiving any
satellite signal.
CALL 888-539-SIRIUS
TO SUBSCRIBE
First possibility: the tuner has not been
enabled yet. Second possibility: the station
selected is not enabled, for example
because the station requires a subscrip-
tion.