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Media
General information
There are various media drives and connections
available in the MMI. For example, you can play
media files using the SD card reader or connect
your mobile devices to the Audi music interface
and operate them through the MMI.
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the SD card reader and the USB storage de-
vice connection*) was tested with a variety of
products and media available in the market.
However, there may be cases where individual de-
vices or media and audio/video files may not be
recognized, may play only with restrictions, or
may not play at all.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media to the
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-
ed.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the
audio/video files are subject to copyright pro-
tection.
The media drives do not play files that are pro-
tected by DRM and are identified with the symbol
&.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, CDs/DVDs, or mobile devices. Audi AG is
not responsible for damaged or lost files and me-
dia.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it
takes the audio/video files to load, use a storage
medium that only contains audio/video files, and
create subfolders (for example, for each artist or
album).
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the storage medium, the MMI
will check the Gracenote metadata database.
However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
CG) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 184.
SD card reader
The SD card reader is in the storage compartment
under the front center armrest.
Inserting the SD card
> The angled corner of the SD card must face to-
ward the right front side when being inserted.
>» Slide the SD card into the card reader slot until
the SD card clicks into place.
The SD card reader is accessed and operated
through the MMI = page 221.
® Note
— Only use one-piece SD cards. If adapter
cards (SD cards with more than one piece)
are used, the card could fall out of the
adapter when driving because of vibrations.
Individual pieces could then become stuck
in the drive and impair the functionality.
—To reduce the risk of damaging drives and
data carriers, always keep data carriers ina
sleeve and never expose them to direct sun-
light.
DVD drive
General information
The functionality of individual storage mediums
may be limited due to the variety of blank CDs/
DVDs available and the various capacities. Audio
CDs or video DVDs with copy protection, CDs/
DVDs that do not conform to the standard, and
multisession CDs may have limited playback or
may not play at all. AUDI AG recommends finaliz-
ing the recording process when creating multi-
session CDs. Multisession DVDs are not support-
ed.
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To reduce the risk of damaging the drive and
data carriers:
— Always store data carriers in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct
sunlight
— Do not use damaged, dirty, or laminated da-
ta carriers
— Do not use single CDs/DVDs with an 8 cm
diameter, non-circular CDs/DVDs (shaped
CDs), cleaning CDs, and protective rings
— Never force CDs/DVDs into the drive. Discs
are pulled in automatically.
@ Tips
The thermal protection switch stops playback
temporarily when outside temperatures are
too high.
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Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive

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Fig. 152 Glove compartment: DVD drive
Loading a CD/DVD
> Slide the CD/DVD straight into the DVD slot @
with the label facing up. The CD/DVD will be au-
tomatically pulled in.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
> Press the button @).
The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
is not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 221.
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G) Tips
— Playback cannot be guaranteed with media
files that have a high data rate.
— Always read the chapter > page 217, Gener-
al information.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly through the MMI from your
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a cell
phone).
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth
settings will open on your mobile device during
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function and
visibility of the MMI = page 232 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.
Connecting a mobile device
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-
ces will be displayed after several seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
> A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device, or enter
the PIN for the connection setup on your mo-
bile device. The time allowed for entering the
PIN is limited to approximately 30 seconds.
After connecting successfully, the mobile device
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu
as a Bluetooth audio player.
> Playing media > page 221.
G) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the MMI, but only one ata
time can be active as a Bluetooth audio
player > page 232.

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— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. AUDI AG recommends setting your
mobile device to the maximum volume
when using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
— For more information on supported devices,
visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Online media
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment and on-
line media
You can play and operate various online media
services, such as music streaming services, using
the MMI.
Requirement: a supported online media service
must be available in the country where the vehi-
cle is being operated.
Connecting online media:
> Connect the MMI to the Internet > page 184.
> Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot in the MMI
> page 189.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect online media.
> Switch the Wi-Fi function on in your mobile de-
vice and connect it to the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot
=> page 185.
> Install and start the myAudi app on your mo-
bile device.
> Log in to your myAudi account in the myAudi
app and select your vehicle.
Your mobile device must be connected to the
MMI and must be highlighted. When you press
the highlighted device, it will be disconnected.
Starting online media:
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source. All online media services sup-
ported in your country will be displayed.
> Press on the desired online media service and
follow the system instructions.

ZA WARNING
— It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mobile
devices and other similar devices when the
vehicle is stationary because, like all loose
objects, they could be thrown around the in-
side of the vehicle in a crash and cause seri-
ous injuries. Store these types of devices se-
curely 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


=> page 64, Airbag system.

() Note
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >@ in General information on
page 184.
— There generally are additional costs when
using an online media service account, espe-
cially when it is used internationally.
@ Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media usage depends on the service
availability of the third party provider.
— Audi AG simply makes the access to online
media services possible through the MMI
and does not take any responsibility for the
contents of the online media services.
— Always read the chapter > page 184.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To avoid interruptions when using a mobile
device, do not lock the screen on your mo-
bile device and keep the myAudi app in the
foreground.
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@) Note
— Pull the cable out of the Audi music inter-
face carefully so that the USB ports are not
damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to reduce the risk of
damage to your USB device and the Audi
music interface.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 75.
— 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 cable or
USB extension cable to connect mobile devi-
ces to the Audi music interface that already
have a cable or that must be connected with
a USB adapter cable (> page 220, fig. 153).
Using an additional adapter or US extension
cable may impair functionality.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is not supported on Apple and MTP
devices (such as smartphones).
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
to your mobile device owner's manual for
more information.
— The USB adapter on the Audi music inter-
face will support iPod touch or iPhone devi-
ces from the 5th generation or newer with
the lightning 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 authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 220
—SD card > page 217.
— USB © page 220.
— DVD drive > page 218
— Connect external device: you can connect ex-
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
tooth audio player > page 218, or you can con-
nect an external device directly to the Audi mu-
sic interface > page 220.
— Connect online media > page 219.
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device or online media service”, the
symbol for a source may change. The device
name may be displayed (for example: my-
Phone).
> Select a track from the categories in the media
center > page 222.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 221.
> Select the Radio/Media tab using the multi-
function steering wheel.
> Turn the left thumbwheel to display the play-
list.
> To switch to a different source, press the [=|
button.
> To select a media file or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
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> To switch between radio and media, select the
button > Switch to radio/Switch to media.
@ Tips
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
— Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, opera-
tion through the MMI may be required.
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Fig. 154 Upper display: media center view
Various categories are available in the media cen-
ter for selecting media files or browsing through
media sources.
You can browse through your music collection us-
ing
the categories in the media center, such as al-
bums. You can browse either through any availa-
ble source (for example, the SD card) or the ac-
tive source. While browsing through the media
center, the music from the active source will con-
tinue to play.
Opening the media center
> Applies to: MMI: Searching any source: select
on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a
source > a category.
> Searching through the active source: select in
the playlist view > page 223 > an > a category.
@ Source symbol
Symbol for the source you are currently brows-
ing. Depending on the connected device or online
media service*, the symbol for a source may
change. As an example, > fig. 154 shows a USB
stick connected to the Audi music interface.
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@ Source device name
Device name of the source you are currently
browsing.
@® Categories
The categories in the media center depend on the
source, the mobile device, and the connection
type. Only search results within the active source
are shown.
Search
If a source supports the search, then the catego-
ry is displayed > page 225.
Last played track
The last played media file will be played.
Artists
All available artists are displayed. Select: an ar-
tist
> an album > a song.
Playlists
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are
displayed. Select: a playlist > a song.
Smart playlists
— Last played tracks: the tracks that were dis-
played last are displayed.
— Most played tracks: the tracks that are played
most frequently are displayed.
Directories
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played. Select: a folder > a song.
Compilations
You can control your playlists through the MMI.
Select: a playlist > a song.
Composers
All available composers are displayed. Select: a
composer > an album > a song.
Radio
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Audio books
You can control your audio books on the MMI.
Press on an audio book.
Podcasts
You can control your podcasts through the MMI.
Select: a podcast > a podcast episode.
Genres
All available genres are displayed. Select: a genre
> an artist > an album > a song.
Videos
All available video files are displayed. Press ona
video.
Tracks
All available tracks are displayed. Press ona
track.
Albums
All available albums are displayed. Select: an al-
bum > a track.
@) Note
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
— Cloud services and category radio always re-
quire an Internet connection.
elem irad (lary
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >@ in General information on
page 184.
G@) Tips
— Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available.
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
ing.
—When synchronizing a portable device with
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-
rectly
in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.
(i) Tips
Applies to: iPod/iPhone
Also read the information on the Audi music
interface and the supported devices
=> page 220.


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Fig. 155 Upper display: left side: playback view, right side: playlist
> Applies to: MMI: Opening playback view (@):
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source >
select a source > select a category (for exam-
ple, Artists > Album) > select a track.
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> Opening a playlist (2): select List in the playlist
view @.
The following table gives an overview of the sym-
bols and media functions.


Symbol/Description Description
Playback view You can control the central media functions in the playback view.
Playlist Displays the playlist. Highlights the track that is currently playing.

Categories menu
The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 222.

Source button Displays sources in the Media menu.

Source/device name
Applies to: playback view: Device name of the source that is current-
ly playing.

Applies to: media center view: Source that you are currently brows-
ing > page 222.

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Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 226, Online addition-
al data.



backwiew Displays the current album cover.
Displaying playlists: press on the cover.
@ Settings See > page 226.
Filter Filtering the current list.
© Current track informa- | Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
tion playing.
@ List Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.

©
Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 226, Online addition-
al data.






Playback position You can adjust the playback position using the knob.


Info section

list
= Displays the current album cover. For tracks belonging to one al-
bum, the album cover is displayed one time.
@ More Accessing options > page 225.
O Off Switching between off/playlist/track: press (9.
® O Playlist The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.
© Tracks The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.
Kq/>1 Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter*): press Kl or
@ Di.
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on K after the first ten
seconds of play time.
® PAI Start or stop playback
@ >¢ Shuffle When this function is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
random order.
@ List The playlist @) is displayed.
® ®
Display of Track, Artist and Album.

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DVD functions
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD videos
The following functions are available in the play-
back view:
— Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary
and a DVD* must be playing.
— Display the DVD main menu: press on the up-
per
display. Press DVD menu.
— Using the DVD main menu: press the desired
function.
— Switching to the media functions: press on the
upper display. Select: *1 > select a chapter, or
start the movie in the DVD main menu and
press on the upper display.
— Adjusting the aspect ratio: press on the upper
display. Select: Aspect ratio > an aspect ratio >
OK. See > table on page 226.
@) Tips
— Not all functions are available in every
source and on every touch display.
— Applies to: MMI: To select the previous or
next track, drag your finger to the left or
right in the playback view in the center of
the display.
0) Tem ae l ean)
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
You can search in all active sources, for example
for tracks and video files.
Opening the search
Requirement: the selected source must support
the search function. The media center
=> page 222 is displayed.
> Press Search.
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed in the results list. Each result is marked
with the symbol for a category in the media cen-
ter > page 222.
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres
Only files in the active source will be
searched.
Options and settings
Context-depending functions and settings may
be available depending on the selected source,
the connected mobile device, and the connection
type.
Requirement: the playback view must be dis-
played. See @) > page 223, fig. 155.
> Press More, or
Requirement: a list (for example, a playlist @)
=> page 223, fig. 155) must be displayed.
> Press and hold an element until the Options
menu is displayed.
Play more like this
The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for
features such as artist, genres, mood, and beat,
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be
shown.
More from this album
Based on the track that is currently playing, an in-
telligent playlist with other tracks from this al-
bum will be displayed.
More from this artist
Based on the track that is currently playing, an in-
telligent playlist with other tracks from this ar-
tist will be displayed. The system will search for
artists in the source that is currently playing.
More from this genre
Based on the track that currently playing, an in-
telligent playlist with other tracks from this
genre will be displayed.
Save as a shortcut
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