2018 AUDI Q7 display

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::r ' The media is started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de­
vice being used.
(D Tips
- Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
- Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the
MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active.
- Bluetooth protocols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4)
and A2DP are supported.
- Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. Audi recommends setting your mo­
bile device to the maximum volume when
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
- The supported media functions (such as
shuffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be­
ing used.
- For more information on the supported de­
vices, visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or
contact an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility.
Wi-Fi audio player
Appl ies to: ve hicles with Wi-F i audio playe r
Using the Wi -Fi audio player media source on the
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca­
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to
wirelessly play music from your media player
li­
brary. The media player is connected through the
vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. A UPnP Server opp or an
integrated UPnPIDLNA server on your media
player is required to access your media player
li­
brary.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
player must be switched on. The
Audi MMI con­
nect
app or a UPnP server app must be installed
on your media player .
Or: you must be using a
media player with an integrated UPnP/DLNA
server.
- Connecting a media player: press the I MEDIA !
button. Press the left control button until the
sources overview
c::;, page 234 is displayed. Se­
lect and confirm
Wi-Fi audio player 0
c::;, page 234, fig . 211 .
Media
- If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi off>
Turn on Wi-Fi
to activate Wi-Fi in the MMI. Se­
lect
Wi-Fi settings, if necessary. Select the
same settings on the wireless media player
that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Starting the Wi-Fi audio player: start the Audi
MMI connect
app or a UPnP server app, or set
media permissions on your media player.
Operating the media player: the media player is
operated through the MMI.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the
Folders menu item appears. Select and con­
firm
Folders.
- Playing music from the media player:
select
and confirm
Media center .
Web radio:
see c::;, page 230.
A WARNING
-
-As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi­
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
- It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mo­
bile devices and other similar devices when
the vehicle is stationary because, like all
loose objects, they could be thrown around
the inside of the vehicle in a crash and cause
serious injuries. Store these types of devices
securely while driving.
- Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv­
ing. Also read and follow the warnings in
c::;, page 2 73, Front airbags.
@ Note
Always follow the information found in ¢@ in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 194.
(D Tips
- Always read the chapter c::;, page 194, Audi
connect (Infotainment) general informa­
tion.
- Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the Internet. For additional information,
see
c::;, page 187.
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Media
- To avoid interruptions during playback, de­
activate the power saving function on the
media player or connect it to a charger.
- The loading times for the audio data depend
on the media player used and the number of
files that it contains.
- A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are displayed in the MMI.
- Songs downloaded for offline use using mu­
sic streaming services are stored on your mobile device (such as a smartphone) and
may be DRM protected. The Wi-Fi audio
player will not play ORM protected files.
- Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au­ thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information on the Wi-Fi audio player .
Online media and
Internet radio
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
You con playback and operate various online me ­
dia services and Internet radio using the MMI.
Fig. 207 Online med ia
.,. Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview
c> fig. 207 is
displayed.
Applies to: using online media and Internet radio
Requirement:
- The
Audi MMI connect app must be installed
and open on your mobile device.
- You must be logged into your myAudi account
in the
Audi MMI connect app and you must
have selected your veh icle.
- The Wi-Fi function on the mobile device and on
the MMI must be switched on.
- If necessary, check in the connection manager
<=> page 246 if the mobile device you connected
is selected under the
MMI connect app (~).
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-The MMI must be connected to the network.
- The symbol for the
Online media source @
c> fig. 207 is shown in the MMI.
Applies to: using online media
Additional requirement:
- A supported online media service must be avail ­
able in your country.
- You must have an account with a supported on­
line media service.
- Depending on the online media service, you
must install and open an app on your mobile
device.
Starting Online media
-Press the IM EDIA I button . Press the left control
button until the sources overview<=>
page 234
is displayed .
- Select and confirm an online media service.
Start ing Internet radio
-Press the IM EDIA I button . Press the left control
button until the sources overview <=>
page 234
is displayed .
- Select and confirm
Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the last station that was play­
ing is shown .
-Selecting the station : if necessary, select and
confirm a category in the Internet radio
Brows­
er>
a station.
Online media and Internet radio: additional op­
tions
- Press the right control button.
The following options may be available , depend­
i ng on the information shown (such as the sta­
tion/t rack that is currently playing):
- Sound settings: see c> page 249 .
-Wi-Fi settings: see c> page 193, Wi -Fi hotspot.
- Connection manager: see <=> page 246.
-Add itional options may be available, depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio .
,&. WARNING
- It is on ly safe to use tablets, laptops, mo­
bile devices and other similar devices when
the vehicle is stationary because, like all
loose objects, they could be thrown around
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::r ' -You can purchase the AUX connector cable
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe­
cialty stores.
- Audi recommends setting the volume of a
mobile device connected to the AUX input to
approximately 70% of the maximum vol­
ume.
- Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB
adapter for devices with Apple Dock connec­
tor. Connect these devices using a AUX con­ nector cable .
- Changed content on a mobile device
l) that
is connected to the Audi music interface
may not be displayed in the media center .
In this case, reset the
Media settings back
to
Factory settings ~ page 246.
-Video playback through the Audi music in­
terface is only supported if the connected
device is recognized as a USB storage device
(for example a USB stick). Apple devices and
MTP devices (such as smartphones) are not
recognized as USB storage devices.
- iPod/iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your iPod/
iPhone if this happens.
- Audi recommends updating the iPod/iPhone
software to the latest version. For impor­
tant information on operating your iPod/
iPhone, refer to the user guide for the de­
vice.
- The USB adapter on the Audi music inter­
face will support iPod touch/iPhone from
the 5th generation or later with the light­
ning connector.
- For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at
www .audiusa .com/mp3 or contact an au ­
thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
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Media
Rear Seat Entertainment preparation
App lies to : vehicles wit h Rear Seat Enterta inme nt preparat ion
T he Rear Seat Entertainment preparation in­
cludes cables and a mount for Audi Entertain­
ment mobile in the driver's and front passenger's
seat backrests.
The suitable Audi Entertainment mobile Rear
Seat Entertainment package is available through
Audi Genuine Accessories .
Using Audi Genuine Accessories is recommended.
Audi has established their reliability, safety and
suitability .
We cannot ev alu at e or endorse other p rodu cts in
this way, even if the p roduct is approved by acer­
tified testing agency or government agency .
@ Note
Only use devices that are approved for the
Rear Seat Entertainment preparation. Unap­
proved devices may cause damage to the vehi ­
cle electronics .
(D Tips
-Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about
Audi Entertainment mo­
bile .
-Always read the chapter~ page 3 77.
- The
Rear Seat Entertainment preparation is
not intended to charge external electronic
devices .
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Media
Playing media
Accessing media
You can start and operate various media
through the MMI control panel .
Fig . 21 0 Dia gr am : p ossib le sou rces in the Med ia m enu
F ig. 211 Diag ra m : possible sources in th e Me dia me nu
Re quir emen t: a medi a sou rce must contain au­
d io/video* fi les ¢
page 226.
• Press t he
I MEDIAi bu tton. Press the left co ntrol
bu tton un til the so urces ove rview is disp laye d.
• Select and co nfirm the desi red sou rce.
Or :
press th e I M ED IAi bu tton repeate dly until t he
desire d source is se lected .
D epending on the ve hicle eq uipme nt, t he fo llow ­
i ng sources may be disp laye d in the
Media men u:
@ Jukebox * .. .. .. ........... .. .
@ DVD/CD drive * ... .. .... .. ... .
®
© SD card reader
Audi music interface * ....... .. .
such as an iPhone, USB stick
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® External audio player . . . . . . . . . . 232
such as an MP3 player connected to
the AUX input
@ Bluetooth audio player * . . . . . . . 228
1) Depe ndin g on the DVD , thi s may not be poss ib le d urin g
pla yback.
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(f) Wi-Fi audio player* ... ... .... .
® Online media* and Internet radio *
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- Playing audio/video files : select a source in the
Media menu> category (such as art ists> al­
bum
> track).
- Moving one level up in the folder structure :
press the !BACKI b utton . Or: select and confirm
Folder up.
- Selecting the previous or next track/chapter*
l): press th e On/Off knob on the MMI control
pa nel briefly to the left l t>t>l .
-Fast-forwarding and rewinding audio/video*
files :
press and hold the On/Off knob on th e
M MI control panel to the left l t>t>l for
a longer time .
-Pausing or resuming playback : press th e On/
Off knob on the MM I cont rol panel b riefly .
(D Tips
- Yo u can scroll through long lists quickly by
t u rning the control knob quickly. T he scro ll­
ing speed depends o n the nu mber o f list en­
t rie s.
- For safety reas ons, the video image is only
display ed w hen t he vehicl e is stationary . On­
ly th e so und 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. 212 Example: USB stick catego ries
Fig . 213 Examp le: USB stick categories
~ Press the I MEDIAi button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview is displayed .
Se lect and confirm the desired source.
(!) Active source
The active source is highlighted. The active
source symbol @ may change depending on the
connected device, the online media service* or
Internet radio*. The device name may be dis­
p layed (for example: myPhone). As an examp le, a
USB stick is shown
c:> fig . 212 connected to the
Audi music interface*.
Depending on the active source , you can select
audio/video files* from the following categor ies
and add them to the p laylist :
@Favorites
The Favorites category appears if at least one en­
try is stored in the favorites list . See
¢ page 23 7,
Favorites.
@ Artists
~ All available artists a re displayed . Se lect and con-
N ~ 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 (s uch as
Pop), an artist, an al­
bum and then a song.
@ Tracks
All available tracks are displayed . Select and con­
firm a track .
(J) Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis­
played . Select a folder, if necessary . Select and
confirm a track .
@ Playlists
All available playlists from the source and the
smart playlists are displayed. Se lect and confirm
a playlist and then a track.
Smart playlists :
- Last played tracks :
the last tracks played in the
selec ted source are displayed .
-Most played : the most played songs in these­
lected source are displayed .
-5 stars to 1 star: tracks from the selected
source are displayed accord ing to their r ating.
- Unrated: all files from t he se lected source
w ithout rating information (for example, in the
1D3 tag) are displayed.
@ Videos*
All avai lable video files are displayed. Select and
confirm a video file.
(D Note
Applies to: vehicles with Aud i connect (Infotainment) and
use of the radio category w ith iPocl/iPhone
Always follow the information found in ¢(j) in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 194. ..,_
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Media
@ 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
Ar tists, A lbum s or Ge nre s.
With an iPod/iPhone (source : Audi music in­
terface
c:> page 231), the Pod ca st s, A udio
book s
and Comp osers categories are also
available.
- For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On­
l y the sound from the v ideo p lays while driv­
ing .
-When synchronizing a portable device wi th
"Cloud " services, p lay lists may display in co r­
rect ly in the MM I. Use the media center in
the device .
- With an iPod/iPhone (med ia source: Audi
music interface
c:> page 231), the P odca sts,
Audi o book s
and Compo ser s categories are
a lso available .
@ Tips
Applies to: iPod/iPhone on Audl music interface
- An Internet connection is required to use
the add it ional
Radio category , an online
media serv ice. Also see the chapter
c:> page 193, Wi -Fi hotspot. Also read the in­
formation on the Aud i mus ic interface and
the supported devices
c:> page 231.
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, a connection loss can occur
during p layback o f on line media serv ices.
- The use of online media services depends on
the service ava ilability of the third party
provide r.
- Audi AG simply makes the access to online
media serv ices possible through the MM I
and does not take any respons ibility for the
contents of the on line med ia services .
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Free text search
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
You can search in the active source by tracks and
video files*, for example
Fig. 214 Inp ut fie ld a nd res ults list fo r fr ee text se arch
You can open the free t ext sea rch depending on
the selected source .
Requirement: the playlist
c:> page 23 7 or med ia
c en ter
c:> page 235 must be d isplayed.
Opening f ree te xt se arch
.,. Keep turn ing the cont rol knob to the left until
th e
free tex t searc h inp ut field (D c:> fig. 214
appears . Or: push the control knob up .
Usin g the free text sea rch : see c:> page 158, Free
text search.
Entries that conta in the entered search te rm are
li sted in the results list@
c:> fig. 214. You can
search for artists@<=:>
fig. 214, albums @or
t racks @) as w ell as genres and vid eos.
(D Tips
- It will then search through the files in the
active source .
-If you open free text search in the Folder s
category page 235, fig . 213 or the
C omp osers , Podcast s and Audio books cat ­
egories, it will only search through the files
in that folder.

Playlist
Fig. 215 Example: p lay list
The track, art ist, album and album cover, if appli­
cable, will appear in the playlist ¢
fig. 215.
Options m enu
See ¢ page 23 7, Additional settings .
Favorites
Up to SO entries for every media source can be
stored in any order in the favorites list.
Requirement: the p laylist or media center must
be open .
-Select the des ired entry from the p lay list o r
med ia center.
- Select: right control button >
Store a s favorite.
Or :
press and hold the cont rol knob for several
seco nds.
When you store a track as a favorite, the assoc i­
ated album w ill appear in the favorites list as an
entry .
Requirement: at least one entry must be stored
i n the favor ites list.
Displaying the favorites list : press the I MEDIA!
button. Press the left contro l button until the
sources overview ¢
page 234 is displayed. Select
the so urce that conta ins the
categories
¢ page 235 (for example, SD card) . Select the Fa­
vorit es
category .
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis­
played .
-Listening to a favorite : selec t and confi rm a fa -
~ vorite from the list.
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~ -Move favorite : selec t a favori te from the lis t>
8 rig ht cont ro l but ton > Move favorite . Se lect
0 ::r - Media
and confirm the loca tion of the selected favor ­
ite.
- Deleting a f avorite : select a favorite from the
list>
right control b utton> Delete favorite >
Delete this favorite or Delete all favorites .
Additional settings
Options menu
Context-specifi c fu nct ions and sett ings a re avail­
able depen ding o n the sele cte d source.
"" Press the r ight cont rol button .
Sound settings
See¢ page 249.
Input level
Requirement: a mobile device mus t be connec ted
to the A UX connec tion cab le or to a USB adapter
¢ page 231, Multimedia connections.
T he vol ume of the mob ile dev ice is adapted to
t h e M MI. Aud i recom mend s ad ju sti ng the vol ume
o n the mob ile dev ice to 70% of the maxim um
vo lume output.
Bluetooth settings
See ¢ page 248 .
Wi-Fi settings*
See¢ page 193, Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connection manager
See¢ page 246.
Additional track information
With the fu nction switched on@' and a playlist
open , va rious in format ion about t he cur re nt t rack
(s uch as artis t, a lbum and a lb um c over*) as well
as the playing time an d the remain ing p laying
t ime are disp laye d.
Jukebox memory capacity*
Info rmation on the Jukebox memo ry capac ity and
t h e nu mbe r of sto red t racks i n the Jukebox is dis-
played . ..,.
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Media
Rewind/Fa st f orward
Tur n the control knob to the left o r right. Or :
move your finger on t he M MI to uch con trol pad*
from the left to the right.
Shuffle1
)
W ith the funct ion sw itched on~. a ll files in the
p lay list a re played and show n in random o rde r.
Repeat track1l
When the fu nction is switched on~. the current
track repeats .
Repeat*
Req uirement: an iPod/iPhone* must be selected
as the media source in the Aud i music interface
¢ page 234, Accessing media.
- Track : th e current track will be r epeated.
- Folde r: the tracks in the current folder are
played contin uously in a loop.
- Off : the f un ct ion is swi tched o ff.
Back to 'Playback'
The opt ions me nu is closed . T he track c urrently
p lay ing appears in the playlist .
Play similar music*
The track currently p lay ing is qu ickly analy zed
(such as art ists, genres, mood, beat) and a smart
p laylist with s imilar tracks is shown .
Play more ...
A smart playlist is shown based on the track cur ­
rently p laying. You c an se lect between a playlist
with mo re tracks
by this artist , from this album
or of this genre .
Copy to jukeb ox*
See ¢ page 22 7, Adding files to the Jukebox.
Set as ringtone*2
)
Req uirement: a cell p hone must be connected to
t he MMI. The track current ly playing m ust be in
t he Jukebo x*
¢ page 227.
l) Th e fun ctio n auto matically sw itche s off w he n th e source
i s ch anged .
2
> T hi s fun ction is not avai la bl e fo r all cell pho nes.
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The selected track w ill be used as the ringtone
for incoming calls .
Gracenote online database *
Requirement: the MMI m ust be co nnec ted to t he
I nterne t.
Depend ing on ava ilab il ity, var ious information
will loa d abou t the track cu rrent ly playing when
t hi s fu nction is switc hed on ~-
Favorites
See¢ page 237.
Additional option s
Requirement: the vehi cle must be stationa ry and
a video fi le* or a DVD* m ust be playing .
Parental control*
Playback of video DVDs ca n be res tricted using
parent al cont rol.
E nte r the passwo rd for parental control. Pass­
word set at the factory:
1234 . You have the fol­
l ow ing opt io ns:
- Prote ction level : select and co nfirm the protec­
tion leve l (for example, Level S) . Ei ght different
protec tion levels can be set for pa rental con­
t rol. If yo u se t th e p arent al contro l level at Lev ­
el 5, all DVDs from leve l 1-5 ca n be played. V id­
eo DVDs w it h a hig her level will no t play . Sele ct
Unrestricted to remove a ll of the restrictions.
- Change password : edi t the c urrent p asswo rd.
Switch to full screen
The video image is displayed . T ur n the contro l
k nob to d isplay the playlist.
Or: press the I BACKI
b utton.
Replay video1>
When this function is switched on ~. th e current
v ideo will replay . ..,.