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Playing media
Accessing media
You can start and operate various media
through the MMI control panel.
Fig. 134 Possible sources in the Media menu
F ig .
135 Possible sources in the Media menu
Requirement: a media source must contain au
dio/video* files c::> page 150.
"Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview is displayed.
Depending on
the vehicle equipment, the follow
ing sources may be displayed in the Media menu:
@ Jukebox* c::>page 151
@DVD drive * /CD drive* c::> page 150 I
c::>page 151
@SD card reader c::> page 150
© Audi music interface* I External audio player
c::>page 155
such as iPod, USB stick
@ Bluetooth audio player* c::> page 152
0 Wi-Fi audio player* c::> page 153
@Online media* c::>page 154
ll Depend ing on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback .
Media
-Selecting a source: select and confirm the de
sired
source. Or : press the I MEDIAi button re
peatedly until the desired source is selected.
-Change to radio: the Radio menu opens
c::> page 145.
-Playing audio/video file s: select a source in the
Media menu > Category (such as artists > al
bum > track).
-Moving one level up in the folder structure:
press the IBACKI button. Or : select and confirm
Folder
up.
-
Selecting the previous or next track/chapterll:
move the On/Off knob on the MMI control pan
el to the left l
-Rewinding/fast forwarding audio/video files:
move
the On/Off knob on the MMI control pan
el to the left l
playback posit ion is reached .
-
Pausing or resuming playback: press the On/
Off knob briefly.
(D Tips
-You can scroll through long lists of folders
or tracks quickly by turning the control knob
quickly. The scrolling
speed depends on the
number of folders or tracks.
- The video
image is only displayed when the
vehicle is stationary for safety reasons. Only
the sound from the video plays while driv
ing.
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Media center
Various categories for selecting audio/video*
files are available
in the media center.
Fig. 136 Example : USB stick categories
Fig. 137 Example: USB stick categorie s
•Press : the I MEDIAi button. Press the left con
trol button until the sources overview is dis
played.
Select and confirm the desired source.
(!) Active source
The active source
is highlighted. Depending on
the connected device or Online media service*,
the active source symbol @ may change. As an
example, a USB stick is shown¢ fig. 136 con
nected to the Audi music interface*.
Depending on
the active source, you can select
aud io/video* files from the following categories
and add them to the p laylist:
@ Favorites
The
Favorites category appears if at leas t one en
try is stored in the favorites list. See¢ page 161,
Favorites.
@ Artists
All available artists are displayed . Select and con
firm
an artist, an album and then a track.
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@ Albums
All available
albums are displayed . Select and
confirm
an album and then a track.
@ Genres
All available genres are displayed. Select and
confirm a genre (such as Pop), an artist, an al
bum and then a song.
@Tracks
All available songs are displayed. Select and con
firm a
track.
0 Folders
The
folder structure or track/chapter list is d is
played. Select a folder, if necessary. Select and
confirm a track.
@ Playlists
All avai l
able playlists from the source and the
smart playlists are displayed. Select and confirm
a playlist and
then a track.
Smart playlists :
- Last played
tracks: the last track played in the
selected source is displayed.
-Most p lay ed track s: the most played tracks in
the selected source are displayed.
- 5 stars to 1 star : tracks from the selected
source are displayed according to their rating.
-Unrated : all files from the selected source
without rating information (for example, in the
ID3 tag) are displayed.
@ Videos*
A ll availab le video files
are displayed. Select and
confirm a video file.
@Tips
-Only the categories supported by the medi
um are available. For example, CD/DVD
ROM tracks cannot be selected with catego
ries such as Artists , Album s or Genres .
With an iPod (source: Audi music interface
¢page 155), the Podcasts , Audio books
and Composers categories are also availa
ble.
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-The video image is only displayed when the
vehicle is stationary for safety reasons. Only
the sound from the video plays while driv
ing.
- When synchronizing a
portable device with
"Cloud" services, playlists may display incor
rectly
in the MM!. Use the media center in
the device.
Free text search
You con search in the active source by tracks and
video files*, for example
Fig. 138 Input field an d results list for free text search
You can open the free text search depending on
the selected source.
Requirement:
the playlist ¢page 161 or media
center¢ page 160 must be displayed .
Opening free text search
.,. Keep turning the control knob to the left until
the free text search input field @ appears. Or:
push the control knob up.
Using the free text search: ¢page 102, Free text
search .
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed in the results list®~ fig. 138. You can
search for artists@ ¢ fig. 138, albums@ or
tracks@, genres and videos.
Q Tips
-It will then search through the files in the
active source.
-If the free text search was opened in the
Folders 0 category¢ page 160, fig. 13 7 or
in the Composers, Podcasts and Audio
books category, then it will only search
through files in that folder .
Media
Playlist
Fig. 139 Playl ist
The track, artist, album and album cover, if appli
cable, will
appear in the playlist .
Options
See ¢page 162, Additional settings.
Favorites
You con store up to 50 entries for each source in
the favorites list.
Requirement: the playlist or media center must
be open.
-
Select the desired entry from the playlist or
media
center.
- Select: ri
ght control button > Store as favorite.
Or: hold down the control knob for several sec
onds.
When you
store a track as a favorite, the associ
a t
ed a lbum will appear in the favor ites list as an
entry .
Requirement:
at least one entry must be stored
in the favorites list.
Displaying
the favorites list: press the I MEDIAi
button. Press the left control button until the
sources overview¢ page 159 is d isplayed. Select
the source that contains the categories
¢ page 160 (for example, SD card) . Select the Fa
vorites category.
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis
played .
- Listening
to a favorite : select and confirm an
entry from the favorites list. ..,.
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-Move favorit e: select the desired entry from
the favorites list. Select the right control but
ton > Move fa vorite. Select and confirm the
desired presets lo cation.
- Deleting a fa vo rite:
select the desired entry
from the favorites list. Select the right control
button > Delete favorite > Delete this favorite
or Delete all favorites.
Additional settings
Options menu
Context-specific functions and settings are avail
able depending on the selected source.
.. Press the right control button.
Sound settings
See Q page 169.
Input level
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the AUX connection cable* or to a USB adapt
er*.
The volume
of the mobile device is adapted to
the MMI. Audi recommends adjusting the volume
on
the mobile device to 70o/o of the maximum
volume
output.
Bluetooth settings
See Q page 168.
Connection manager
See Qpage 167.
Additional track information
When the function is switched on~ and a play
list is open, various information
about the cur
rent track (such as artist, album, album cover*)
as well as the elapsed playing time and the re
maining playing time are displayed .
ll The func tion automatically switc hes off when th e sou rce
is ch
anged.
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Jukebox memory capacity
Information on the Jukebox memory capacity and
the number of stored tracks in the Jukebox is dis
played.
Change playing position
Turn the control knob to the left or to the right.
Or: move your finger across the MMI touch con
trol pad from left to right.
Shuffle1>
With the function switched on~' all files in the
playlist are played and shown in random order.
Repeat trackll
When the funct ion is switched on~, the current
track repeats.
Back
to "Now playing"
The options menu is closed. The track being cur
rently played
appears in the playlist.
Play
similar music*
The track being played is quickly analyzed (such
as artists, genres, mood , beat) and a smart play
list with similar
tracks is shown.
Play more ...
A
smart playlist is shown based on the track be
ing played. You can select between a playlist with
more tracks by this artist, from this album or of
this genre.
Gracenote online database*
Requirement : the MMI must be connected to the
Internet.
Depending on ava
ilability, various information
will
Load about the track being currently played
when
this function is switched on~.
Copy to jukebox
See Q page 151 , Adding to the Jukebox.
Favorites
See ~page 161.
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Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a video file* or a DVD* must be playing.
Parental control*
Playback of video DVDs can be restricted using
pa rental control.
Enter the password for parental control. Pass
word set at the factory: 1234. You have the fol
l
owing options:
- Protect ion level : select and confirm the protec
t ion level (for example, Level 5). Eight different
protection levels can be set for parental con
trol. If you set the parental control level at Lev
el 5, all DVDs from level 1-5 can be played. Vid
eo DVDs with a higher level will not play . Select
No restriction to remove all of t h e restrictions.
-Chang e password: edit the curre nt password.
Switch to full scre e n
The video image is displayed. Turn the control
knob to display the playlist. Or: press the I BACKI
button.
Replay video
When this function is switched on~. the current
video will replay.
Show DVD menu
The DVD main menu is opened in the Infotain
ment system display . T o select a menu item,
move your finger on th e MMI touch control pad
and press the control knob.
Aud io trackll
You ca n manually set the a u dio track (language
and audio format). The language and audio for
mat options depend on the video DVD.
Subtitles l)
You can set s ubtit les for playback manually. The
languages available depend on the DVD.
l) Depe ndi ng o n the DVD, thi s may not be poss ib le during
playback .
Media
Picture format
Audi recommends the Automatic setting for the
picture format. You can set the picture format
depending on the active file or source (for exam
ple Video file*, DVD*).
Picture for-Information
mat
autom atic The MMI detects the pictu re for-
mat of the sou rce and displays the
image in the optimum ratio. Black
bars may appear on the sides of
the d isplay, depending on the
sour ce format and the Infotain-
men t system display that is instal-
led.
Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the
entire Infotainment system dis-
play .
Switc h the function off if the
image is dist orted.
Cinema· Use this setting for films in the cin-
scope ema format 21:9. Black bars are
shown in the upper and lower
edges o f the Infotainment system
display.
Original The image is displayed in the ratio
of the sou rce format. Select this
option if the image is distorted or a
section of the image is cut off
when Auto is selected.
4 :3 The image is fixed in the 4:3 pie-
tu re format. Blac k bars are shown
on the sides of the Infotainment
system display.
16:9 The image is fixed in the 16:9 pie-
tu r e format. Bla ck bars are shown
in the upper and lower edges of the
Infotainment system display.
(D Tips
- Not all video D VDs have parental control.
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-The security levels for the Parental control
are based on the US standards from the Mo
tion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
Note that the age levels for video DVDs in
European countries may differ. -
Password entry
for Parental control will be
locked for approximately one minute if you
enter the incorrect password three times in
a row. The password can only be reset by an
authorized
Audi dealer.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Audi music interface* /Bluetooth
Refer to the information on the Audi music interface*
audio player*:
mobile device is c::.> page 155/Blue·tooth audio player* c::.> page 152. You can learn
not supported. about supported mobile devices in the Audi database for mobile
devices
at www.audisua.com/bluetooth.
Audi music interface* : the vol-Adjust the volume of the mobile device to approximately 70% of
ume is too high/too low when the maximum output c> page 162, Input level.
starting playback through the
AUX input.
Audi music interface* : the porta-For many cell phones or mobile devices, playback is not possible
ble device
is not recognized as a when the battery level is too low (less than So/o of its capacity).
source. The mobile device will only be recognized as a source
in the MM!
after connecting if the battery charge is sufficient.
Audi music interface* : malfunc- The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
tions during audio playback
function off
c> page 168 when you are not using the Bluetooth
through an iPod/iPhone/iPad. audio player.
AUX input: there is static when When connecting and disconnecting, the External audio player
connecting and disconnecting the source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnecting the
AUX connection cable. mobile device, either mute the device (see q page 169) or switch
to a different audio source (for example
c> page 145, Accessing
the radio).
Bluetooth audio player*/Wi-Fi Only one interface should be actively used at a time to ensure
audio player*: audio playback in-problem-free playback.
terference .
Wi-Fi audio player*: audio play- Audio playback interference can occur on some cell phones if the
back interference . Internet connectilon in the vehicle was not established through
the SIM card reader* on the MMI control panel and the mobile da-
ta option on the cell phone is switched on. Deactivate the mobile
data
option on your cell phone.
Jukebox*: tracks on the imported When
importing playlists , all of the files themselves must be im-
playlist are grayed out. ported.
Jukebox*: imported tracks cannot If you cannot find imported tracks in the media center, they may
be played or found . not be supported .
Only copy supported files q page 15 7 to the
Jukebox .
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Problem Solution
Wi·Fi aud io pl aye r*: multiple de-Close the Audi MMI conn ect app on the connected devices (for ex-
vices
are connected to the Wi-Fi ample, smartphones) that are not being used as the Wi-Fi audio
hotspot. A media player (such as a player*. Likewise, close the UPnP server apps or the media perm is-
smartphone) appears as the sions on the integrated UPnP/DLNA server. Connect the desired
source and cannot be changed. device as a Wi-Fi audio player* <::;>page 153.
Wi-Fi audio play er* : audio play - Audio playback interference can occur on some cell phones if the
back interference. Internet connection in the vehicle was not established through
the SIM card reader* on the MMI control panel and the mobile da·
ta option on t h e cell phone is switched on. Deactivate the mobile
d a
ta option on your cell phone.
Online media *: connection failed To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection switch
between the MMI and the Audi must be switched on in the Audi MMI c o nnect status screen.
MMI conne ct app.
Wi-Fi audio pla ye r* / Onl in e me-Interference can occur during audio playback if the Hots p ot and
di a*:
audio playback interference. client Wi -Fi mode setting c::;, page 126 was selected and your per-
sonal hotspot is not ava ilable. Fo r playbac k without interference,
Aud i
recommends the Hotspot setting for Wi·Fi mode .
Bluetooth
aud io pla yer*: interfer-Playback interference can occur when using the Blue tooth audio
ence with track d isplay and audio player if a music player app from a third party provider is open.
playback . Audi
recommends using the integrated media playe r on your Blue-
tooth device (such as a smartphone).
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System settings
Setting the date and
time
You can set the clock time manually or using the
CPS.
.,. Select: IMENUI button> Settings > left control
button > MMI settings> Date & time .
Automatic setting
When this function is switched on~, the time
and date are automatically adjusted.
Time
The Time can be set manually. The Automatic
setting
must be switched off to do this.
Date
The Date can be set manually. The Automatic
setting
must be switched off to do this.
Time zone
When selecting the appropriate time zone, a
sampling of countries in this zone will be listed .
Automatic time zone*
When the automatic time zone function is
swi t
ched on, the time will automatically adjust to
the corresponding time zone.
Time format
If you select 24h, the clock will display, for ex
ample, 13:00. If you select AM/PM, the clock
will display, for
example, 1:00 PM.
Date format
I f you select 00.MM .YYYY, the date will display,
for example, 31.12.2015. If you select MM/DD/
YYYY , the date will display, for example,
12/31/2015. If you select YYYY·MM·DD , the
date display will display, for example,
2015-12-31.
MMI settings
.,. Select: IMENUI button> Settings > left control
button > MMI settings.
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Language
The display language as well as the language for
Voice guidance* and the voice recognition sys
tem* can be changed.
The number of languages available depends on
the market .
Units of measurement
The following units can be selected:
-Speed (mph or km/h)
- Distance (miles or kilometers)
-Temperature (°F or 0()
- Fuel consumption (l/lOOkm, mpg (US), mpg
(UK) or km/l)
-Volume (liters, gallons)
Operating tips
When the function is switched on~. your MM!
shows you operating tips for input. The frequency
of how often it displays decreases with time. You
can switch off the operating tips at any time.
Voice recognition*
Command display : the display of possible com
mands during voice input can be switched on or
off.
Short dialog : prompts in a shorter format can be
switched on
or off.
Speech dialog system volume: you can adjust
the volume of the announcements by turning the
control knob.
Individual speech training (only when the vehi
cle is
stationary): you can adapt the voice recog
nition
system to your voice or pronunciation in
order to imp rove the system's ability to recognize
your speech. Individual training is comprised of
20 speech entries that consist of commands and
sequences of numbers. You can delete the pro
grammed voice training with the Reset individu
al speech training function .
Factory default settings
The following functions can be reset to the facto
ry default settings:
-Sound settings ~