Radio
Radio functions
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Using the free text search, you can select the or-
der that the search terms are entered in the in-
put field. Search in all frequency bands for a sta-
tion name or program type (such as News).
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Fig. 129 Input field and results list for free text search
— Opening the free text search: when in a station
list, keep turning the control knob to the left
until the free text search input field is dis-
played.
— Using the free text search: see > page 100,
Free text search.
You can also search for frequencies.
Stations from the presets (3) are displayed in the
results list @ > fig. 129. The symbol @) indicates
which station list you switched to based on the
station selection.
Additional options
> Select: [RADIO] button > right control button.
The following options are available depending on
the frequency band:
— Sound settings: see > page 175.
— Store as preset: see > page 149, Presets.
— Delete all entries: all entries are deleted in the
Last stations view.
— Tag this song for iTunes*): connect your Apple
device to the Audi music interface* on your
MMI. Select and confirm Tag this song for
iTunes. The track that is currently playing is
stored on your Apple device. Synchronize your
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Apple device with iTunes. The tagged track will
display the next time you open your iTunes me-
dia center. If there is no Apple device connect-
ed, the tagged tracks are stored temporarily in
the MMI (maximum of 50 tracks). Once you
connect your Apple device to the Audi music in-
terface, the tags are stored on the device.
— Manual tuning: the frequency bars are dis-
played. Select and confirm the desired frequen-
vy.
— Seek: the radio tunes to the previous or next re-
ceivable station.
— Scan: all stations are played for several seconds
each.
— Radio settings: see > page 150.
Radio text
> Select: [RADIO] button > left control button >a
frequency band (such as FM) > a station.
> Select: right control button > Radio text.
Browsing through radio text entries: turn the
control knob to the left or right.
Requirement: a radio text entry must be dis-
played and the station must be broadcasting a
phone number, a navigation destination or a text
message number as RadioText Plus information.
If a location, a phone number or a text message
number is included with a radio text entry, the ra-
dio text will be shown with a colored border. You
have the following options:
Call*/Start route guidance*/Write text mes-
sage”*:
— Select a radio text entry with RadioText Plus in-
formation and press the control knob.
— Select and confirm Call*/Start route guid-
ance*/Write text message”. Or: press the
BACK] button to cancel.
(i) Tips
The availability of radio text and RadioText
Plus depends on the radio station.
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Radio
View: Show "Now Playing" screen > Select: [RADIO] button > left control button.
Setting the frequency band: select and confirm
the desired frequency band in the radio menu
> fig. 131. Or: press the [RADIO] button repeat-
edly until the desired frequency band is set. Dis-
plays the station list.
@ Switch to media
The Media menu is displayed. See > page 160,
Playing media. Fig. 130 Radio view: additional station information
Requirement: you must be tuned to a radio sta- @ Favorites
tion. The Show "Now Playing" screen option
| The favorites list is displayed. See > page 149,
must be switched on > page 150.
Presets.
Symbols in the Show "Now Playing" screen
> fig. 130:
@ Radio text availability
@® Last stations
The last stations listened to from all frequency
bands are shown in the list. Select and confirm a
Radio text is available for the selected station. station for immediate playback.
See > page 148.
@ SiriusxM*
iTunes taggin
@ gging The SiriusXM* station list is displayed.
The Tag this song for iTunes option is available
for the set station. See > page 148, Additional @©FM
options. The FM station list is displayed.
@ FM HD Radio technology Additional frequency
bands
The station is received through FM HD Radio Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can se-
technology. lect additional frequency bands in the selection
@ Screen view menu © fig. 131.
Display Cover art or Station logo. See Presets
=> page 150.
You can store your favorite stations from every
Displaying a station list: turn the control knob. frequency band in the presets list.
Or: press the [BACK] button.
> Select: the [RADIO] button > Presets.
Radio menu Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
run : — Storing presets: select and confirm a free pre-
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set space. Follow the system instructions.
— Select and confirm a station from the list if
necessary.
Presets
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a i Requirement: a station list must be displayed.
— Storing presets: select: an entry from the list >
right control button > Store as preset. Or: press
and hold the control knob for several seconds. >
Fig. 131 Example: Radio menu
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Radio
— Displaying the presets list: select: [RADIO] but-
ton > Presets.
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
— Listening to presets: select and confirm a pre-
set from the list.
— Move preset: select a preset from the list >
right control button > Move preset. Or: press
and hold the control knob for several seconds.
Select and confirm the location of the selected
preset.
— Deleting presets: select a preset from the list >
right control button > Delete preset > Delete
this preset or Delete all presets.
Additional settings
Radio settings
> Select: [RADIO] button > right control button >
Radio settings.
The following settings can be selected, depend-
ing on the band that is selected:
Station names (FM)
Variable: scrolling text transmitted by the FM
stations is shown in the Infotainment system dis-
play.
Fixed: scrolling text transmitted by the FM sta-
tions is not shown in the Infotainment system
display. Only the current section of the scrolling
text is displayed.
FM/AM HD Radio*
You can switch HD Radio reception on or off.
Channel sorting (SiriusXM*)
You can set the channel sorting for SiriusXM sta-
tion lists* by:
— Channel number: the channels are sorted in as-
cending order according to their channel num-
ber.
— Channel name: the channels are listed in alpha-
betical order.
— First category, then channel number: the chan-
nels are sorted by their category and then by
their channel numbers.
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— First category, then channel name: the sta-
tions are sorted by their category and then by
their channel names.
Category filter (SiriusXM*)
The stations shown in the station list can be fil-
tered by your personal preferences and by pro-
gram type. The program categories that you can
select depend on what is offered by your provid-
er. Select the All categories option to deactivate
all filter options and display all available stations
in the satellite station list.
Show "Now Playing" screen
When the function is switched on ¥ and the sta-
tions or presets list is open, the display will
switch to the Show "Now Playing" screen view
after approximately five seconds > page 149. De-
pending on availability, information about the set
station (such as station name, artist and station
logo) may be displayed in this view.
Preferred picture view
You can set your preferred screen view for the
Show "Now Playing" screen > page 149.
— Station logo: the station logo is displayed, de-
pending on availability.
— Cover art: the album cover or genre cover is dis-
played, depending on availability.
Gracenote online database*
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. The Cover art option must be selected
= page 150, Preferred picture view.
When the function is switched on (¥, the album
cover or genre cover for the song that is playing is
loaded from the Gracenote online database, de-
pending on availability.
Subscription status (SiriusXM)*
This option is available when your subscription is
about to expire or has already expired. The expi-
ration date for your license is displayed.
Call to SiriusXM”*: the contact information for
your satellite radio provider is displayed. To call
your satellite radio provider using the MMI, press
Call to SiriusXM”*.
Media
Media
Introduction
There are various media drives and connections
available in the MMI. You can play, for example,
audio/video files from the Jukebox* or connect
your mobile device to the Audi music interface*
and operate it through the MMI.
Notes
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.
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 that are identified with the
symbol fi.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, the Jukebox*, CDs/DVDs or mobile devices.
Audi AG is not responsible for damaged or lost
files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
that are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load the audio/video* files. Audi recom-
mends using storage media that only contain au-
dio/video files*. To decrease the time it takes to
load audio/video files*, create subfolders (for ex-
ample, for the artist or album). The loading time
will also increase when importing files.
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.
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However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media set-
tings to the factory default settings if functional-
ity is restricted > page 172.
If functionality is restricted, reset the Jukebox* to
the factory default settings > page 172.
For information about the properties of support-
ed media and file formats, see > page 166.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 125.
CD/DVD operation
CD/DVD and format restrictions: the functionali-
ty of individual storage media 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 con-
form to the standard, and multisession CDs may
have limited playback or may not play at all. Audi
recommends finalizing the recording process
when creating multisession CDs. Multisession
DVDs are not supported.
Using CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD drive:
to ensure correct, high-quality playback and to
prevent damage to the drive or disc reading er-
rors, always store CDs/DVDs in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not use:
— Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
— Single CDs/DVDs with 3 in (8 cm) diameter
— CD/DVDs that are not round
— CDs/DVDs with labels
— Protective rings
— Cleaning CDs
Thermal protection switch: CD/DVD playback
may be temporarily unavailable if outside tem-
peratures
are extremely hot or cold. A thermal
protection switch is installed to protect the
CD/DVD and the laser.
Laser devices: laser devices are divided into safe-
ty classes 1 to 4 in accordance with DIN IEC 76 >
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Media
When importing, the audio files are automatical-
ly sorted into the media center categories based
on the stored additional information > page 161.
The copied video files are stored in the media
center under the Videos category.
Playing the Jukebox
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video files > page 154, Adding files to the Juke-
box.
The Jukebox is accessed and operated through
the MMI @) & page 160, fig. 137.
Displaying Jukebox memory capacity
Select: right control button > Jukebox memory
capacity. Information about the Jukebox memory
capacity and the number of stored tracks is dis-
played.
Deleting tracks from the Jukebox!)
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video files.
— Deleting an entry: select an entry from the
Jukebox media center. Select: right control but-
ton > Delete from jukebox > This entry or En-
tire list.
— The status of the deleting process is shown in
the MMI. Jukebox playback stops during the de-
leting process and starts again automatically
once the deletion is complete.
©) Note
Do not import audio/video files when the en-
gine is turned off because this will drain the
vehicle battery.
G) Tips
— Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported
to the Jukebox for legal reasons.
— Files that have already been imported are
automatically recognized and cannot be
copied to the Jukebox again.
— It is not possible to play audio/video* files
in the CD/DVD* drive while importing them.
)) Not in the Playback view.
— The Jukebox does not provide an export
function due to legal reasons.
— Files or tracks without additional stored in-
formation are listed as Unknown. Audi rec-
ommends adding additional information
(such as ID3 tags) to audio files.
— Reset the Jukebox to the factory default set-
tings when selling your vehicle > page 172.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-capable
device (such as a cell phone) through the MMI.
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 174 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on. The Bluetooth audio
player > page 174 must be switched on in the
MMI.
— Connecting a Bluetooth device: press the
MEDIA] button. Press the left control button
until the sources overview is displayed. Select
and confirm Bluetooth audio player ©)
=> page 160, fig. 138.
—If necessary, select and confirm, Not connected
> Connect Bluetooth audio player. The Blue-
tooth device search starts. Follow the instruc-
tions in the MMI.
— Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth device
from the list. The MMI generates a PIN for the
connection.
— Select and confirm Yes.
— Enter the PIN for connecting on your Bluetooth
device. Or: if the PIN is already displayed on
your Bluetooth device, confirm it in the Blue-
tooth device and in the MMI. The time allowed
for entering the PIN is limited to approximately
30 seconds.
The media is started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used.
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Media
— 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.
— 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 or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your iPod or
iPhone if this happens.
— For important information on operating
your iPod or iPhone, refer to the user guide
for the device. Audi recommends updating
the iPod or iPhone software to the latest
version.
— 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
Accessing media
You can start and operate various media through
the MMI control panel.
Ue @@ | Jukebox
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[RAH-8519]
@—§ Audi music interface
er audio player
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Fig. 137 Diagram: possible sources in the Media menu
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RAH-8520 Bluetooth audio player
= ~ Wi-Fi audio player
Online media
Fig. 138 Diagram: possible sources in the Media menu
Requirement: a media source must contain au-
dio/video* files > page 153.
> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source. Or: press
the [MEDIA] button repeatedly until the desired
source is selected.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sources may be displayed in the Media menu:
Switch to radio: the Radio menu opens
=> page 147.
RD) JUKEDOX® wes: ss sere memes v2 eee 154
@ DVD/CD drive* ................ 153, 154
@ SDeardreader ................ 153
@ Audi music interface* ........... 159
such as iPod, USB stick
©® External audio player........... 159
such as an MP3 player connected to
the AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player* ........ 155
@ Wi-Fi audio player* ............ 156
Online media* and Internet radio* . 157
— 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 [BACK] button. Or: select and confirm
Folder up.
>
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Media
Audio track!)
You can manually set the audio track (language
and audio format). The language and audio for-
mat options depend on the video DVD.
Subtitles!)
You can manually select subtitles for playback.
The languages available depend on the DVD.
Aspect ratio
Audi recommends the Automatic setting for the
picture format. You can set the picture format
depending on the active file or source (for exam-
ple video file*, DVD*).
Aspect ra- | Information
tio
Original The image is displayed in the ratio
of the source format. Select this
option if the image is distorted ora
section of the image is cut off
when Auto is selected.
4:3 The image is set to the 4:3 picture
format. Black bars are shown on
the sides of the Infotainment sys-
tem display.
Aspect ra- | Information
tio
16:9 The image is set to the 16:9 picture
format. Black bars are shown in the
upper and lower edges of the Info-
tainment system display.
Automatic |The MMI detects the picture for-
mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimum ratio. Black
bars may appear on the sides of
the display, depending on the
source format and the Infotain-
ment system display that is instal-
led.
Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the en-
tire Infotainment system display.
Switch the function off if the image
is distorted.
Cinema- Use this setting for films in cinema
scope format 21:9. Black bars will appear
on the upper/lower edge in the In-
fotainment system display.
D Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
@ 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.
— Password entry for Parental control will be
locked for approximately one minute if you
enter the incorrect password three times in
a row. The password can only be reset by an
authorized Audi dealer.
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System settings
Tool tips
When this function is switched on M, your MMI
shows you tips for input. The frequency of how
often it displays decreases with time. You can
switch off the operating tips 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 respective
menu. You can switch the function off at any
time.
Short dialog: when this function is switched on
, a shorter form of the prompts is used. You
can switch the function off at any time.
Speech dialog system volume: you can adjust
the volume of the prompts by turning the control
knob.
Individual speech training (only when the vehi-
cle is stationary): you can adapt the voice recog-
nition system to your voice or pronunciation in or-
der to improve the system's ability to recognize
your speech. Individual speech training is com-
prised of 20 speech entries that consist of com-
mands and sequences of numbers. You can de-
lete the programmed voice training with the Re-
set individual speech training function.
Factory settings
The following 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*
— Voice recognition system*
— Message settings*
— Apps*
— Tool tips
— Audi connect*
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You can select the desired functions individually
or all at once with the option Select all entries.
Select and confirm Restore factory settings.
G) Tips
— Make sure that not only the settings were
deleted but also the stored data, if necessa-
ry.
— Please note that the voice recognition sys-
tem* is not available in Cabriolets that do
not have a factory-installed safety belt mi-
crophone.
Connection manager
Introduction
The connection manager provides an overview of
your connected devices and their network status.
> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > MMI settings > Connection manager.
> Select and confirm a menu item.
If a mobile device was already connected and you
select and confirm the corresponding menu item,
the
device name and connection status are dis-
played under the menu item.
You can individually Connect (M) or Disconnect
(_) a paired device.
Requirement:
— The vehicle must be stationary and the ignition
must be switched on.
— The Bluetooth settings will open on your mo-
bile device during the connection setup.
— The Bluetooth function and visibility of the MMI
= page 174 and mobile device must be switch-
ed on.
— The mobile device to be connected must not be
connected to any other Bluetooth device.
Primary phone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
— Connect new device: search for and connect a
cell phone.