2017 AUDI A4 Owners Manual

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Media
Supported media and file formats
Overview
The Jukebox*, SD card reader and th e USB storage d evice* connection support the follo wing audio/vid­
e o file prop erti es :
Supported
media
File system
Metadata
Format
File exten-
s ion
Playlists
Character is-
tic s
Number of
Files Audio files
Video files*
SD/SDHC /SDXC/MMC memory cards : with a capacity up to 12 8 GB
DVD drive : audio C Ds ( up to 80 min.) with CD tex t (art ist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs w ith
a capac ity up to 700 MB; DV D±R/RW; DVD video; DVD a udio wit h aud io tracks that are
compatib le w it h a DVD v ideo playe r
Audi music interface : mobile dev ices q page 215 such a s iPods and MTP players, US B
stor age devices in "U SB Devi ce Subclass 1 and 6" tha t conform to USB 2.0 : U SB sticks,
U SB MP3 p layers (Plug -and -Play capable), exte rna l USB flash drives and ha rd drives
Memory cards : exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB mass storage d evice : FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB mass storage devic e partition s (primary /logical* ): two per US B connec tion
CD /DVD file systems : 1S0966 0, Joliet, UDF
Album cove r: GIF, JPG, PNG with max.
800x800 px. The album cover from the
med ium or from Gracenote* is disp layed,
depending on availability.
MPEG Windows MPEG
FL AC M
PEG 1/2 MPEG4 AVC
Windows Media
1/2 Media 2/4 (H.264) Video 9
Layer 3 Audio 9
and 10
. mp3 .wma .m4a; .flac .mpg; .mp4; .wmv;
.m4b; .mpeg .
m4v; .asfs
.aac .mov;
.avi
.M3 U; .PLS; .WPL; . M3U8; .ASX
up to maximum 320 kbit/s and 48 kHz up to maximum 2,000 kb it/s and
48 kHz sampling frequencies sampling 720xS76 px. at maximum 2Sfps
frequen-
cy
DVD dri ve* : max . 1,000 files per medium
Jukebo x*: approximately 10 GB memory capacity; max. 3,000 files can be imported
USB mass sto rage device and memory ca rds : max. 10,000 files per medium; max.
1,000 files per playlist/folder
may differ for aud io files with var iable b it
rate.
- The media drives do not support th e W in­
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format. -
Special characters (s uch as those in 103 tag
information) display differently depend ing
on the system language a nd cannot always
be guaranteed.
-
For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom­
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kb it/s. The
display showing the rema ining play t ime
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Media
-The manufactu rer of the storage device can
provide information about its "USB Device
Subclass" . - Some MTP player functions are not support­
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
CD drive
Applies to: ve hicles w ith a CD drive
The following audio file properties are supported by the CD drive:
Audio files
Supported
Audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, alb um, track)*, CO-ROMs with a capaci-
media ty of up to 700 MB
File system CD file system: 1509660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album
cover : GIF, JPG, PNG with max . 800x800 px. The album cover from the medi-
um may be disp layed, depending on availability.
Format M PE G 1/2 Windows Media Au- MP EG 2/4 FLAC
Layer 3 dio 9 and 10
File extension .mp3 .wma
.m4a; .flac
. m4b;
. aac
Playlists .M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteristics up to maximum 320 kbit/s and 48 kHz sampling frequenc ies 48 k Hz sampling
frequency
Number of Maximum 1,000 files per medium
Files
(D Tips
-For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom­
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kb it/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate . -
Special characters (such as those in 103 tag
information) display differently depending
on the system language and cannot always
be guaranteed .
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Audi music interface /Bluetooth
Read the instructions in the chapter ~ page 215, Multimedia con-
audio player *: mobile dev ice is nectionsl~ page 212, Bluetooth audio player . You can learn
not supported . about
supported mobi le devices in the Audi database for mobile
devices at
www.audiusa.com/bluetooth.
Audi music interface :
the volume Adjust the volume of the mobile device to approximately 70% of
is too h igh/too low when start ing the maximum output~
page 220, Input level.
playback th ro ugh the AUX input.
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Problem
Audi music interface :
the porta-
ble audio device is not recognized
as a source.
Audi music interface : the audio
playback through the iPod/
iPhone/iPad is malfunctioning.
Audi music interface : contents
that are changed on a mobile de-
vice connected to the Audi music
interface are not displayed in the
media center ..
AUX input: there is stat ic when
connecting and disconnecting the
AUX connection cable.
Bluetooth audio player* /Wi-Fi
audio player *:
aud io playback in-
terference.
Jukebox*: tracks on the imported
playlist are grayed out.
Jukebox*: i mported tracks cannot
be played or found.
Wi-Fi audio player *: multiple de-
vices are connected to the Wi-Fi
hotspot. A media player (such as a
smartphone) appears as the
source and cannot be changed.
Online media *: connection failed
between the MMI and the
Audi
MMI connect
app.
Wi-Fi audio player* /Online me-
dia *:
audio playback interference.
Media
Solution
For many ce ll phones or mobile devices, playback is not possible
when the battery level is too low (less than 5% of its capacity).
The mobile de-vice will only be recognized as a source in the MMI
after connecting if the battery charge is sufficient.
The
Bluetooth audio player f unction is switched on. Switch this
function off
c:> page 231 when you a re not using the Bluetooth
audio player.
Reset the Media settings to the facto ry defau lt settings
c:>page 230.
When connecting a nd disconnecting, the External audio player
source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnecting the
mobile device, either mute the device (refer to
c:> page 233) or
sw itch to a different audio source (for example
c:> page 204, Open-
ing the radio function).
Only one interface should be act ively used at a time to ensure
problem-free playback.
When importing playlists, a ll of the fi les themselves must be im-
ported.
If yo u cannot find impor ted tracks in the media center, they may
not be supported. Only copy supported files
c:> page 223 to the
Jukebox.
Close the
Audi MMI connect app on the connected dev ices (for ex-
ample, smartphones) that are not being used as the Wi-Fi audio
p laye r*. Likewise, close the UPnP server apps or the media pe rm is-
sions on the integrated UPnP/DLNA server. Connect the desired
device as a Wi-Fi audio pla yer*
c:> page 213.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection switch
must be switched on in the
Audi MMI connect app status screen.
Malfunctions can occur during audio playback if the
Hotspot and
client a)
c:> page 177 Wi-Fi mode setting was selected. For p layback
without interference, Audi recommends the
Hotspot setting for
Wi-Fi mode.
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Media
Problem Solution
Audi music inte rface :
contents Reset the Media settings to the factory default settings
that are changed on a mobile de-
c:> page230 .
vice connected to the Audi music
interface are not displayed in the
med ia center ..
Bluetooth audio player *: interfer-
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
ence with track d isp lay and aud io player if a music player app from a third party provider is open .
playback. Audi recommends using the integrated media player on your Blue-
tooth device (such as a smartphone).
• > Not a vailab le in all vehicl es.
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Audi smartphone interface
Setup
App lies to: ve hicles with Audi smartpho ne interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI us­
ing the Audi smartphone interface . Certain con­
tent on your smartphone is adapted to the Info­
tainment system display while driving and can
be operated through the MMI control panel.
Requir ement:
The vehicle must be stat ionary and the ignition
must be switched on .
iPhone generation 5 or higher with Lightning
connector and iOS 7.1.2 operating system or h igher
O r:
Smartphone with Android Auto app and Android
5 .0 Loll ipop operating system or higher
.,. Connect your smar tphone to the Audi music in ­
te rface
c;, page 215 using a USB adapter
¢page 215, fig. 194 .
.. Se lect and confirm A cti vate Apple CarPl ay or
Acti vate And roid Auto no w.
.. Follow the system instruct ions .
.,. Pay attention to any add itional system prompts
on your smartphone if applicable.
If you chose not to use Apple CarP lay or Andro id
Auto when connecting your smartphone for the
first time, you can start the Audi smartphone in­
terface later on using the connection ma nager.
.. Se lect: I
MENU I button > Audi smartphone in-
terfa ce
> Change to conn ecti on manager .
.. Connect your smar tphone to the Audi music in ­
terface using a USB adapter
c;,page 215,
fig . 194.
Aud i smartphon e int erfac e
.. In the Connection manage r¢ page 230, you
can select your smartphone under
Aud i sm art­
phone
in the list of devices already connected
c;,page 231 .
.. Follow the system instructions.
(D Tips
- The functions that can be used depend on
the operating system version and the soft­
ware version of the app being used.
- If the connected smartphone has voice con­ trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
c;,page 159.
-The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
- The time d isplayed in the MMI is based on
the settings in your smartphone.
- Severa l MMI functions are not availab le
w hen Apple CarPlay or Andro id Auto is ac­
tive .
- When the Apple CarPlay connection is ac­
tive,
Tag th is song for iTun es* is not ava ila­
ble ,;;;) page 205 .
Operating
Opening a menu
Apple CarPl ay :
you can go back to the Apple Car­
Play main menu regardless of the selected menu
item by pressing and holding the !BACKI button .
Android Auto : to go back to the Andro id Auto
menu bar, push the control knob down.
Opening a menu item
Se lect and confirm a menu item us ing the M MI
contro l pane l.
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Audi smartphone interface
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Problem Solution
Audi smartphone interface
can-Check the charge level of your smartphone battery.
not be opened. Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in your country.
Check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone .
Connecting the smartphone to Check if you
are ursing the correct USB adapter and if the USB
the MMI failed. adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Aud i
music interface
¢ page 215.
Check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your smartphone .
Check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new
vehicles .
T he smartphone is not automati- Check if you are ursing the correct USB adapter and if the USB
cally detected. adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi
music interface
¢ page 215.
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have
been met.
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System settings
Setting the date and
time
You can set the clock time manually or using the
CPS* .
.,. Select : I MENU I button> Settings> left control
button >
MMI settings> Date & time .
.,. Or :
select the IM ENU I button > Vehicle > left
control button >
Vehicle settings > Date &
time .
Automatic setting
When this function is switched on~' the time
and date are automatically set .
Time
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
sw itched off.
Press the control knob. You can set the
Time
manually by turning and pressing the control
knob.
Date
Requirement: the Automatic setting must be
switched off.
Press the control knob . You can set the
Date
manually by turning and press ing the cont rol
knob.
Time zone
When selecting the appropriate time zone, a
sampling of countr ies in this zone will be listed .
Automatic time zone*
When this function is switched on~' the time
will automatically adjust to the corresponding
time zone.
Automatic daylight saving time*
When this function is switched on~' the time
will automatically switch to daylight saving time .
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~ If you select 24h, the clock will display, for ex-N
8 ample, 13 :00 . If you select AM/PM , the clock 0
~ will disp lay, for examp le, 1:00 PM .
System settings
Date format
If you se lect DD.MM .YYYY , the date will display,
f or example , as
31.12.2015. If you select MM/
DD/YYYY ,
the date will disp lay, for examp le, as
12/31/2015 . If you select YYYY·MM·DD, the
date will disp lay, for example, as
2015-12-31.
MMI settings
.,. Select: !MENU I button> Settings > left control
button >
MMI settings.
Language
You can change the display language as well as
the language for the voice guidance* and voice
recognition system*.
T he 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 (°For °C)
- Fuel consumption (L/100km, mpg (US), mpg
(UK) or km/l)
- Volume (lite rs , gallons)
Tool tips
When this funct ion is switched on~, your MMI
shows you tips for input. The frequency of how
often it displays decreases with time. You can
switch the function off at any time.
Speech dialog system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Command display: when this function is switch­
ed on~, the MMI will show you the possible
commands for voice input in the respect ive
menu . You can sw itch the funct ion off at any
time .
Short dialog : when this function is sw itched on
~' a shorter form of the prompts is used . You
can switch the function off at any t ime .
Volume: you can adjust the volume of the
prompts by turning the control knob .
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System settings
Speech training (only when the vehicle is station­
ary): you can adapt the voice recognition system
to your voice or pronunciation in order to improve
the system's ability to recogni ze your speech. In­
dividual training is comprised of 20 speech en­
tr ies that consist of commands and sequences of
numbers . You ca n delete the programmed voice
training with the
Reset individual speech train·
ing
function.
Display brightness
Display brightness:
you can adjust the bright­
ness of the Infotainment system display by turn­
ing the control knob .
Factory settings
The follow ing functions can be reset to the facto­
ry default settings :
-Sound settings
- Radio
- Media settings
-Jukebox*
- Directory
- Telephone
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi*
- Navigation settings *
- Navigation and online memory*
- Speech dialog system*
- Message settings*
- Shortcut keys
- Apps *
- Tool tips
- Audi connect*
- Audi smartphone interface*
You can select the des ired functions individually
or all at once with the option
Select all entries .
Select and confirm Restore factory settings.
@ Tips
-Make sure that not only the settings were
deleted but also the stored data, if applica­
ble.
- If you reset the
Navigation and online
memory *, Apps * or Audi connect*
to the
factory default settings, the system auto­
matically restarts after approximately 20
seconds . The Infotainment system display
230
will be black for several minutes when re­
starting.
Connection manager
Introduction
The connection manager gives you an overview
of your connected devices and their network sta­ tus .
Settings Conne-ction manager I
===---- · MyPhone (, • Phone :
t MyPhone
• Second telephone:
• Data conn ection :
• MM I connect App :
• Audio player: !ill
Not connectl!d
Audi connect SI.. .
Not connected
Not connected
Fig. 202 Co nnect ion manager
.,. Select: !MENUI button> Settings> left control
button>
MMI settings > Connection manager.
If a mobile device was already connected and you
select and confirm the corresponding menu item,
the dev ice name and connect ion mode are dis ­
played under the menu item
Q fig. 202.
You can individually Connect(~) or Disconnect
(0) a pa ired device.
Using the telephone
App lies to: vehicles wit h telepho ne
- Connect new device: search for and connect a
cell phone .
-List of devices already paired: select your cell
phone from the list of all the dev ices that are
already paired.
Second telephone
- Connect new device:
search for and connect a
cell phone.
-List of devices already paired : select your cell
phone from the list of all the devices that are
already paired.