2018 AUDI A5 COUPE CD player

Audi music interface
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music
interface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
Fig. 218 Connectin g mob ile dev ices
The Audi music interface is located under the
armrest in the center
console @<=:> page 8, fig. 2.
-Connecting a mobile device using a USB
adapter: connect the applicable USB adapter@
c::> fig. 218 to the port on the Audi music inter­
face @and then connect the adapter to the
mobile device
(D (such as an iPhone).
- Charging a mobile device using a USB adapter :
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface @ using the applicable USB
adapte r@
c::> fig . 218, the battery will auto­
matically charge .
-Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface :
remove the USB adapter @
c::>fig . 218from the Audi music interface .
-Disconnecting mobile devices with an Apple
Dock connector:
remove the Apple Dock con­
nector from the Apple device with the release
tabs pressed
i n @ c::> page 236, fig . 217 .
The med ia are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de ­
vice being used
<=:> page 239 .
Connecting two mobile devices : if two mobi le
devices (for example iPhone and smartphone) are
connected at the same time, then both devices
can be used as playback sources .
You can connect mobile devices using the analog
AUX port.
-Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input:
connect the cable ® c::> fig. 218 to the AUX in-
Media
put@ on the Audi music interface and then to
the mobile device @ (such as an MP3 player or
smartphone).
-Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
input :
remove the cable@c::> fig. 218 from the
AUX
input @c::>fig. 218.
-Operation: select and confirm the External au­
dio player
source @c::> page 239, fig. 219. The
media are started and operated through the
mobile
device @<=:> fig. 218.
A WARNING
-Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention . As the driver, you have complete
responsibility for safety in traffic. Never oper­
ate mobile devices while driving, because this
i nc reases the risk of an accident.
(D Note
-Remove the connector from the Audi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
-Use a USB extens ion cable to connect devi­
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the Audi music inter­
face .
- Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehi cles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobi le dev ices in the vehicle in
extreme ly high or low temperat ures.
@ Tips
- When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
- Do not use an additional adapter or USB ex­
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter
( c::> page 236). They may impair the
functionality.
-You can purchase the AUX connector cable
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe­
cialty stores .
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Playing media
Accessing media
You can start and operate various media
th rough the MMI control panel.
F ig . 2 19 Diag ram: possible sources in the Med ia m enu
Fi g. 22 0 Diagram : poss ible sources in the Medi a me nu
Requi rement: a media sou rce mu st co ntain a u­
dio/video* files
¢page 231.
~ P ress t he I M EDIA i button. Press the left control
bu tton until the so urces ove rview is disp laye d.
~ Se le ct and confirm the desi red sou rce. Or :
press the I MEDIAi button repeated ly until the
desired source is selecte d.
D epen ding on t he veh icle eq uipment, the fo llow ­
ing sources may be disp layed in the
Media menu:
(D Jukebox * ................. .. .
@ DVD /CD d rive * ... . .... ... .. .. .
@ SD card reader ......... ... .. .
@ Audi mu sic interface * ......... .
such as an iPhone, USB stick
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® External audio player . . . . . . . . . . 237
such as an MP3 playe r con nected to
the AUX input
© B luetooth audio player * . . . . . . . 233
1l Depe nding on th e DVD, t his may not be poss ib le d urin g
playback .
0 Wi-Fi audio player* ... ... ... . .
® Online med ia * and Internet radio * Media
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- Playing audio/video files : select a source in the
Media menu > Category (such as artists > al­
bum
> track) .
-Moving one level up in the folder structure :
press the !BACKI button. Or : select and confirm
Folder up .
- Selecting the previous or next track /chapte r*
1
l: press the On/Off knob on the MMI control
panel briefly to the left
tt >L
- Fast-forw arding and rewinding audio/video*
files :
press and hold the On/Off knob on t he
MMI control pa nel to the left
tt>I for
a longer t ime .
-Pausing or resuming playback : press the On/
Off knob on the MMI cont rol panel brief ly.
(D Tips
- You can scroll through long lists quickly by
turning the control knob quickly . The scroll­
ing speed depends o n the numbe r of li st en­
tries.
- For safety reasons, t he v ideo image is on ly
displaye d when the vehicle is stationa ry. On­
ly the so und from th e video plays whil e dr iv­
ing.
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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: w ith a capaci ty of up to 128 GB
DVD drive: au dio C Ds (u p to 80 min) w ith CD tex t (art ist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs w ith
a capacity of up to 700 M B; DVD ±R/RW; DVD video; DV D audio with audio trac ks tha t
a re compatible w ith a DVD video p layer;
Audi music interface : mobile devi ces (su ch as a n iP od <:? page 236, MTP player, US B
stor age device in "US B Device Subclass 1 and
6" tha t conforms to USB 2.0 : U SB sticks,
U SB MP3 p laye rs (P lug-and -P lay-capable), external USB flash drives and ha rd dr ives
Memory cards : exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage de vice : FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device partitions (primary /logical *: 2 per USB -connection
CD /DVD file sy stem: 1509660, Joliet, UDF
Album cover: 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; .asf
.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 720x576 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 stor age device and memory cards : max. 10,000 files per medium; max . 1,000
files per playlist/directory
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 : GlF, )PG, 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 Maximum 1,000 files per medium
of 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 236, Multimedia con-
audio player *: mobile dev ice is nectionsl~ page 233, 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 242, Input level.
playback th ro ugh the AUX input.
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Problem
Audi music interface :
the porta-
ble device is not recogni zed as a
source.
Audi music interface : malfunc-
tions during audio playback
through an iPod/ iPhone.
Audi music interface : contents
that are changed on a mobile de-
vice connected to the Audi music
interface
a l 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* : imported tracks cannot
be played or found.
Online media *: connection failed
between the MMI and the
Audi
MMI connect
app.
Audi music interface: contents
that are changed on a mobile de-
vice connected to the Audi music
interface are not displayed in the
med ia center .
Bluetooth audio player *: interfer-
ence with track d isplay and audio
playback.
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 2 54 when you a re not using the Bluetooth
audio player.
Reset the Media settings to the facto ry defau lt settings
¢ page 2 52.
When connecting a nd disconnecting, the External audio player
source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnecting the
mobile device, either mute the device (see
c:> page 255) or switch
to a different audio source (for example
c:> page 225, Opening the
radio) .
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 245 to the
Jukebox.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection sw itch
must be switched on in the
Audi MMI connect app status screen .
Reset the
Media settings to the factory default settings
c:> page 252.
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
player
if a music player app from a th ird party provider is open.
Aud i recommends using the integrated media player on your Blue-
tooth dev ice (such as a smartphone) .
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Secondary phone
Applies to: vehicles with 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.
Data connection
Applies to vehicles with Audi connect (Infotainment)
- The data connection is made using the embed­
ded SIM card
ll ¢ page 191. You do not need to
adjust any additional settings.
Always follow the information found in
¢(D in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 197.
MMI connect app
Applies to vehicles with Aud i connect (Infotainment)
Requirement: the Audi MMI connect app must
be installed and open on your mobile device.
- Connect new device: search for and connect a
mobile device (such as a smartphone).
- List of devices already paired: select your mo­
bile device from the list of all the devices that
are already paired.
Audio player
Applies to vehicles with Bluetoot h or Wi-F i a udio player
Bluetooth player*
Requirement : the Bluetooth function and visibili­
ty must be switched on in the MMI
¢ page 254
and on the cell phone.
-Connect new device: press the control knob.
Select
Bluetooth audio player . Search for and
connect a mobile device.
- List of devices already paired: select a Blue­
tooth device from the list of all the devices that
are already paired.
l) S IM card inst alle d in the v ehicle at th e fac to ry .
System settings
Wi-Fi audio player*
Requirement: the Wi-Fi hotspot on the MMI
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page 197 and on your cell phone must be
switched on.
- Connect new device: press the control knob.
Search for and connect a Wi-Fi capable device.
-Disconnect Wi-Fi audio player: deactivate the
Wi-Fi on your Wi-Fi capable device. The device
will be automatically removed from the list.
(Q) Note
Always follow the information found in ¢Q) in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 197.
Directory
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Display contacts from a cell phone (or an addi­
tional cell phone).
Requirement: no cell phones can be connected to
the MMI using the
Handsfree profile.
-Connect new device: search for and connect a
new cell phone .
-List of devices already paired : select your cell
phone from the list of all the cell phones that
are already paired .
Audi smartphone
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i smartphone interface
-Connect your cell phone to the Audi music in­
terface¢ page 23 7 using a USB adapter
¢page 236, fig. 217 .
-Select your cell phone from the list of cell
phones that have already been connected.
Additional options
Depending on the selected function, you can use
the right control button to access the available
additional options in the connection manager.
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System settings
Delete Bluetooth device*
The selected cell phone/mobile device is discon ­
nected from the MMI and is removed from the
list of all devices that are already paired .
Show Bluetooth profiles*
You can Connect or Disconnect the Handsfree ,
Messages *, Dire ctory/contacts
and Bluetooth
audio player
profiles separately.
Bluetooth settings*
- Bluetooth :
select and confirm a setting for the
B luetooth connection v is ibility. Select
Visible
for the MMI to be visible to other dev ices. Se­
lect
Invisible for the MMI to not be vis ible to
other devices. Howeve r, it is still possib le to es­
tablish a Bluetooth connection with paired de­
vic es when the visibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off. Then a B luetooth con­
nection is not possible .
-Bluetooth audio player: when this function is
switched
on~' the Bluetooth audio player is
available as a source in the
Media menu .
-Bluetooth name : the MMI Bluetooth name (for
example ,,AUDI MM I
2016") is displayed and
can be changed .
Online settings*
- Data usage counter :
the amount of data pack ­
ets that are sent and received through the MMI
is disp layed. You can reset the data usage infor­
mation to zero using the
Reset data counter
option.
-Network status : the mobile network provider
for data service as well as the network status
are displayed .
Wi-Fi settings*
See <=> page 19 7, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Storing as a default telephone
Applies to: veh icles with telephone
Requirement: a cell phone must be connected to
the MMI
<=> page 178.
As soon as the cell phone is in range and the
Bluetooth function on the cell phone and in the
MMI is swit ched on, this cell phone is given pr ior­
ity ove r the other Bluetooth devices and is con-
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nected directly to the MMI. The connected ce ll
phone is displayed first in the device list .
Network settings*
- Login :
you can chose an automatic log in to
your cell phone service provider's network, or
you can choose a
manual login from the list of
avai lab le networks .
-Network selection: available networks in the
present location can be selected under network
selection . This function is on ly availab le for the
Manual l ogin setting.
Apple CarPlay sound settings/ Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi sma rtphone interface
See ~page255.
About Apple CarPlay/ About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you wi ll find legal information regarding
the use of Apple CarPlay or Andro id Auto and in­
formation about device-specific data exchange.
Delete CarPlay device/Delete Android Auto
device
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: your cell phone must not be con­
nected to the Audi music interface with a USB
adapter .
Se lect:
Audi smartphone > a device from the list
> r ight control button.
T o remove your cell phone from the list, select
and confirm
Delete CarPlay device or Delete An­
droid Auto device .
System update
"Select: !M ENUI button> Settings > left control
button >
System maintenance .
- System update:
slide the storage device with
the update data into the appropriate drive
<=> page 231 . Select and confirm the dr ive>
Start update . The length of the process de­
pends on the size of the update .
-Reset driver installation: the selected media
dr iver package is reset to the settings at the
time of delivery.

Airbag system
-Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position or with your hands any­
where inside the steering wheel or on the
steering wheel hub. Holding the steering
wheel the wrong way increases the risk of
severe injury to the arms, hands, and head if
the driver airbag deploys.
,& WARNING
Objects between you and the airbag will in­
crease the risk of injury in a crash by interfer­
ing with the way the airbag unfolds and/or by
being pushed into you as the airbag inflates.
- Always make sure nothing is in the front air-
bag deployment zone that could be struck
by the airbag when it inflates.
-
- Objects in the zone of a deploying airbag
can become projectiles when the airbag de­
ploys and cause serious personal injury.
- Never hold things in your hands or on your
lap when the vehicle is in use.
- Never place accessories or other objects
(such as cup holders, telephone brackets,
note pads, navigation systems, or things
that are large, heavy, or bulky) on the doors;
never attach then to the doors or the wind­
shield; never place them over or near or at­
tach them to the area marked ,,AIRBAG" on
the steering wheel, instrument panel or the
seat backrests; never place them between
these areas and you or any other person in
the vehicle.
- Never attach objects to the windshield
above the passenger front airbag, such as
accessory GPS navigation units or music
players. Such objects could cause serious in­
jury in a collision, especially when the air­ bags inflate.
- Never recline the front passenger seat to transport objects. Items can also move into
the deployment area of the side airbags or
the front airbag during breaking or in a sud­
den maneuver. Objects near the airbags can
fly dangerously through the passenger com­ partment and cause injury, particularly
when the seat is reclined and the airbags in­
flate.
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,& WARNING
, -
A person on the front passenger seat, espe­
cially infants and small children, will receive
serious injuries and can even be killed by be­ ing too close to the airbag when it inflates .
- Although the Advanced Airbag System in your vehicle is designed to turn off the front passenger airbag if an infant or a small child
is on the front passenger seat, nobody can
absolutely guarantee that deployment un­
der these special conditions is impossible in
all conceivable situations that may happen
during the useful life of your vehicle.
- The Advanced Airbag System can deploy in accordance with the
,.low risk" option for 3-
and 6-year-old children under the U.S. Fed­
eral Standard if a child with electrical capac­
itance greater than the combined capaci­
tance of a typical one-year old infant re­
strained in one of the forward facing or rear­
ward-facing child seats with which your ve­ hicle was certified is on the front passenger
seat and the other conditions for airbag de­
ployment are met.
- Accident statistics have shown that children
are generally safer in the rear seat area than
in the front seating position.
- For their own safety, all children, especially
12 years and younger, should always ride in
the back properly restrained for their age
and size.
Advanced front airbag system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front Advanced
Airbag System in compliance with United States
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)
208, as well as Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (CMVSS) 208 as applicable at the time
your vehicle was manufactured .
-
The front Advanced Airbag System supplements
the safety belts to provide additional protection
for the driver's and front passenger's heads and upper bodies in frontal crashes. The airbags in­
flate only in frontal impacts when the vehicle de-
celeration is high enough.
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