Media
Play
The selected track or all tracks in the folder will
be displayed.
Language!)
You can set the language manually. The language
and audio format options depend on the video
DVD.
Subtitles»)
You can manually select subtitles for playback.
The languages available depend on the DVD.
Aspect ratio
The Auto aspect ratio setting is recommended. If
you press on an aspect ratio, you will see a pre-
view of the setting on the screen. Press OK to ap-
ply the selected aspect ratio.
The following table gives an overview of the as-
pect ratios. The possible aspect ratios depend on
the source or video file being played.
Aspect ra- |Description
tio
Auto The MMI detects the picture for-
mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio.
4:3, The image is fixed in the corre-
16:9, sponding ratio. Select one of these
Cinema options if the image is distorted or
a section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.
Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the en-
tire display.
Original The image is displayed in the ratio
of the source format. Select this
option if the image is distorted or a
section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > ©}.
)) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 185.
If available, various information about the track
currently playing (such as the cover) will be load-
ed from the Internet when this function is
switched on.
DVD playback parental control*
Playback of video DVDs can be restricted based
on age restrictions using parental control.
Displaying the parental control menu
— Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > © > DVD playback parental control.
— Enter the PIN for parental control. The PIN set
at the factory is 1234.
— Press OK.
Switching the rating level on and off
— Requirement: the parental control menu must
be displayed.
— Select: Set rating level > select a rating level
(for example, level 5) > ~1, or to remove all re-
strictions, select Off.
— Eight different protection levels can be set for
parental control. If you set the parental control
level at Level 5, all DVDs from levels 1-5 can be
played. Video DVDs with a higher level will not
play.
Changing the PIN
— Requirement: the parental control menu must
be displayed.
— Select: Change PIN > enter a new PIN for pa-
rental control > OK.
— Repeat the entry and press OK.
G) Tips
— Not all video DVDs have parental control.
— The protection levels for the parental con-
trol are based on the US standards from the
Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA). Note that the age levels for video
DVDs in European countries may differ.
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— PIN entry for parental control will be locked PIN can only be reset by an authorized Audi
for approximately one minute if you enter dealer.
the incorrect PIN three times in a row. The
Supported media and file formats
CONTA
The DVD drive*, SD card reader, and the USB stor-
age device connection support the following me-
dia file properties:
Audio files Video files
Support- SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity of up to 256 GB;
ed media | DVD drive: audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs with a
capacity of up to 700 MB; DVD+R/RW; DVD video; DVD audio with audio tracks that are
compatible with a DVD video player;
Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 220 (such as an iPod, MTP player, USB stor-
age device in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conforms to USB 2.0: USB sticks, USB
MP3 players (Plug-and-Play-capable), external USB flash drives and hard drives)).
File sys- Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
tem USB storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
USB mass storage device partitions (primary/logical*): two per USB connection.
CD/DVD file systems: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF.
Metadata | Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px.
The album cover from the medium or from Grace-
note* is displayed, depending on availability.
Format MPEG | Win- MPEG |Opus |FLAC |ALAC |MPEG MPEG4 Windows
1/2 dows [2/4 1/2 AVC Media Video
Layer 3 |Media (H.264) |9
Audio 9
and 10
File ex- -mp3 |.wma |.m4a_|.opus __|.flac -m4a_——|.mpg; -mp4 .wmv
tension -m4b | .ogg -Mpeg -m4v asf
-aac .oga -Mov
-avi
Playlists .M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Character-| up to maximum 320 kbit/s and |48kHzsampling| up to maximum 10 Mbit/s and
istics 48 kHz sampling frequencies frequency 1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
Number DVD drive*: max. 1,000 files per medium.
of files USB mass storage device and memory cards: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/folder
@) Tips — For compressing MP3 files, AUDI AG recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
— The media drives do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
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Media
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— Some MTP player functions are not support-
ed, such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
— The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its “USB Device
Subclass”.
Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
Problem Solution
Audi music interface/Bluetooth
audio player: the mobile device is
not supported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 220, Multimedia
connections/> page 218, Bluetooth audio player. You can learn
about supported mobile devices in the Audi database for mobile
devices at www.audiusa.com/bluetooth.
Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized as a
source.
For many mobile phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-
ble when the battery level is too low (less than 5% charge level).
The mobile device will only be recognized as a media source in
the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level is sufficient.
Audi music interface: malfunc-
tions during audio playback
through an iPod/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
function off > page 232 when you are not using the Bluetooth
audio player.
Audi music interface: audio play-
back through the connected mo-
bile device is not possible.
Make sure the USB mode M7P is selected in the settings on your
mobile device.
Bluetooth audio player: interfer-
ence with track display and audio
playback.
Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth audio
player if a music player app from a third party provider is open.
AUDI AG recommends using the integrated media player on your
Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).
Online media: connection failed
between the MMI and the myAudi
app.
To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection switch
must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen.
Online media: no playback of on-
line media.
Check if a suitable data plan has been purchased.
Wi-Fi hotspot: your Wi-Fi device is
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
Make sure the network optimization functions are switched off in
the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your Wi-Fi de-
vice. For additional information, refer to the user guide for your
Wi-Fi device.
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Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
with a cable or wirelessly* using the Audi smart-
phone interface. Certain content on your smart-
phone is adapted in the MMI while driving and
can be operated through the MMI.
Requirement
The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition
must be switched on.
iPhone generation 5 or higher with Lightning
connector and iOS 7.1.2 operating system or
higher, or
A smartphone with the Android Auto app and An-
droid 5.0 Lollipop operating system or higher is
required.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface > New connection.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 220 using a USB adapter
=> page 220, fig. 153, or
> To connect your iPhone wireless*, switch on the
Bluetooth function and Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Open the CarPlay settings in your iPhone. In the
MMI, press on your smartphone in the list of
displayed devices.
> To update the list, press O.
> Follow the system instructions.
>» Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
Applies to: MMI: If you declined use of Apple Car-
Play or Android Auto the first time you connected
your smartphone, then select on the home
screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi
smartphone interface > a smartphone.
> Follow the system instructions.
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.
ZA\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 184.
G) Tips
— The functions that can be used depend on
the following factors, among others:
—The brand of your smartphone
—The version of the operating system in
your smartphone
— The software version of the app used
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec-
tion
— Your cell phone service provider
— The customized settings on your smart-
phone
— One of the factors above or a combination
of any of them could cause your smart-
phone to be incompatible with the Audi
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
For more information and assistance, refer
to the user guide and the manufacturer of
your smartphone.
— Please note that you can only connect your
smartphone via the front Audi music inter-
face in order to use the Audi smartphone in-
terface.
— Wireless CarPlay* is not available in all
countries.
— Wireless CarPlay* is only available if your ve-
hicle is registered through a certain option
in the mobile phone network > page 185,
Embedded SIM card. Make sure the function
= page 181, Turn on car phone or data
module is switched on.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system
=> page 25.
— The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
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Additional settings
Additional settings
System settings
Introduction
General settings are described in this chapter.
You can find specific settings in the chapters
about
those settings. The available settings de-
pend on the vehicle equipment.
Date and time
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Date & time.
Possible settings:
— Set date and time automatically
— Date format
— Use 24h time format
— Automatic time zone
— Time zone
— Automatic daylight saving time
— Manual daylight saving time
CERT Taal lat ae ay
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Pressure
— Consumption (electric motor)
— Volume
Language and keyboard
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Language & keyboard.
Language
You can change the languages for the display,
navigation announcements, and the voice recog-
nition system.
Keyboard
See > page 21.
Requirement: an audio source must be selected.
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Sound.
Possible settings:
— Treble
— Bass
— Balance/fader
— Speed-dependent volume control
— Subwoofer
— Surround Level
Focus
You can optimize the sound distribution for vari-
ous locations in the vehicle.
3D effect
You can adjust the intensity of the 3D effect.
With the Medium setting, you will hear an opti-
mal 3D effect for all sources.
Announcements and tones
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Announcements & tone.
Possible settings:
— Volume of announcements
— Welcome sound
ZA\ WARNING
Adjust the volume of the audio system so that
signals from outside the vehicle, such as po-
lice and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.
G@) Tips
The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre-
set level when the MMI is switched on.
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Additional settings
Bluetooth
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
You can select a setting for visibility to other
Bluetooth devices. To connect a new Bluetooth
device, the Visible setting must be selected. If
Invisible is selected, a Bluetooth connection will
only be possible with paired devices. If Off is se-
lected, no Bluetooth device can be connected.
Bluetooth audio player
When this function is switched on, the profile
will load automatically when your Bluetooth au-
dio player is within range.
Bluetooth name
The Bluetooth name is displayed and can be
changed.
Software update
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Software
update.
> If necessary, insert a storage medium with the
update data into the corresponding drive
=> page 227.
> Press Search for updates.
> Select the corresponding update.
> Press Next.
> Follow the instructions in the display.
Z\ WARNING
— Perform the installation only when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
— If the installation fails, contact an author-
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility immediately to have the malfunction
corrected.
@) Note
The connection costs for the software update
are included in the Audi connect pricing.
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G) Tips
The length of the process depends on the size
of the update.
Factory default settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > System maintenance > Restore
factory settings.
> Select the desired functions individually, or
> Select the option Select all.
> Press Apply. The settings will be reset. The key
user will remain stored.
> To also delete the key user, select Remove key
user.
> To completely delete a smartphone that is
paired with the Audi smartphone interface, re-
set Audi smartphone interface and Bluetooth.
G) Tips
— Make sure that not only the settings were
deleted but also the stored data, if necessa-
ry.
— The system may restart when the settings
are reset. This may take a few minutes.
Connected devices
(eye e Ts ( Us
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices.
Possible menu items:
— Telephone 1
— Telephone 2
— Data connection
— Audio player
— WLAN hotspot
— Headset
myAudi app
This function is available if the myAudi app is in-
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the mobile device is connected with the vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot.
Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
=> page 229.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in
=> page 184.
Connection options
Connecting a device
Requirement: Bluetooth visibility must be acti-
vated in the MMI > page 232 and mobile device.
> Select a menu item, for example Telephone 1.
> To search for and connect your mobile device,
press the New connection button > page 170.
Selecting a connected device
> Select a menu item, for example Telephone 1.
> Select your mobile device from the list of con-
nected devices. The connection will be made.
Disconnecting a connected device
> Select a menu item, for example Telephone 1.
> Press on the connected mobile device. The se-
lected device will be disconnected from the
MMI.
Additional options
Depending on the selected function, additional
options
may be available.
> Press and hold a Bluetooth device until the Op-
tions menu is displayed.
> Select one of the items in the menu.
Bluetooth profiles
You can switch desired profiles on or off.
Favorite*
To set a paired mobile device as the default
phone, activate this function.
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue-
tooth function on the mobile device and in the
MMI is switched on, the default phone will be
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices
and will be connected directly to the MMI.
Legal information
General information
Information on the software licenses can be
found online at www.audi.com/softwareinfo.
ieee mm awe
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General.
License subscription
Version information
Legal information
Possible options:
— Software information
— About Audi connect
Audi smartphone interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Requirement: a smartphone must be connected
to the MMI page 229.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connected devices > Audi smart-
phone interface.
> Press and hold an item until the associated op-
tions are displayed.
> Press Legal notes.
sida area
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
> Applies to: vehicles with multifunction steering
wheel: Select in the instrument cluster: Vehicle
functions tab > page 12.
> Press the [=] button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel until the display appears.
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>
Additional settings
Possible options:
— Engine code
— Software information
— Version information
Head-up display
Applies to: vehicles with head-up display
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Display & brightness > Head-up
display > Display contents > Show the license
text in the head-up display. Information on
your licenses will be displayed.
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