2020 AUDI A3 audio

Media

— Selecting a menu item: select and confirm a
menu item, or move your finger on the MMI
touch control pad* and press the control knob.
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
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-
tio
Description

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
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.


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.


Aspect ra- |Description
tio

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 are shown
in the upper and lower edges of the
Infotainment system display.

@) 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.
Supported media and file formats
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The following audio/video file properties are sup-
ported by the DVD drive*, the Jukebox”, the SD

)) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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card reader and the USB storage device* connec-
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Audio files Video files*
Supported SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity of up to 128 GB
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 217 (such as an iPod, MTP player, USB
storage 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 system Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device partitions (primary/logical*): 2 per USB-connection
CD/DVD file system: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max.
800x800 px. The album cover from the
medium or from Gracenote® is displayed,
depending on availability.
Format MPEG |Windows |MPEG — | FLAC MPEG 1/2 |MPEG4 AVC_| Windows Media
1/2 Media 2/4 (H.264) Video 9
Layer3 |Audio9
and 10
File exten- | .mp3 .wma .m4a flac -Mpg; -mp4 .wmv
sion .m4b -mpeg -m4v .asf
.aac «Mov
-avi
Playlists .M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteris- | up to maximum 320 kbit/s and | 48 kHz up to maximum 2,000 kbit/s and
tics 48 kHz sampling frequencies |sampling 720x576 px. at maximum 25 fps
frequen-
vy

Number
of files

DVD drive*: maximum 1,000 files per medium
Jukebox*: approximately 10 GB memory capacity; maximum 3,000 files can be import-
ed
USB storage device and memory cards: maximum 10,000 files per medium; maximum
1,000 files per playlist/directory

G) Tips
— The media drives do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi 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.
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The manufacturer 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.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
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Applies to: vehicles with 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, album, track)*, CD-ROMs with a capaci-
media ty of up to 700 MB
File system CD file system: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover from the medi-
um may be displayed, depending on availability.
Format MPEG 1/2 Windows Media Au- | MPEG 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 frequencies 48 kHz sampling
frequency

Number
of files

Maximum 1,000 files per medium

@ Tips
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Audi music interface/Bluetooth
audio player*: mobile device is
not supported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 217, Multimedia con-
nections/> page 214, Bluetooth audio player.

Audi music interface: the volume
is too high/too low when starting
playback through the AUX input.
Adjust the volume of the mobile device to approximately 70% of
the maximum output > page 222, Input level.

Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized asa
source.
For many cell phones or mobile devices, playback is not possible
when the battery level is too low (less than 5% of its capacity).
The mobile device will only be recognized as a source in the MMI
after connecting if the battery charge 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 233 when you are not using the Bluetooth au-
dio
player.

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Problem Solution

Audi music interface: contents
that are changed on a mobile de-
vice connected to the Audi music
interface ®) are not displayed in
the media center.
Reset the Media settings to the factory default settings
=> page 231.

AUX input: there is static when
connecting and disconnecting the
AUX connection cable.
When connecting and disconnecting, the External audio player
source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnecting the
mobile device, either mute the device (see > page 234) or switch
to a different audio source (for example > page 206, Opening the
radio).

Bluetooth audio player*/Wi-Fi
audio player*: audio playback in-
terference.
Only one interface should be actively used at a time to ensure
problem-free playback.

Wi-Fi audio player*: audio play-
back interference.
Audio playback interference can occur on some cell phones if the
Internet connection in the vehicle was not established through
the SIM card reader on the MMI control panel and the mobile da-
ta option on the cell phone is switched on. Deactivate the mobile
data option on your cell phone.

Jukebox”: tracks on the imported
playlist are grayed out.
When importing playlists, all of the files themselves must be im-
ported.

Jukebox*: imported tracks cannot
be played or found.
If you cannot find imported tracks in the media center, they may
not be supported. Only copy supported files > page 224 to the
Jukebox.

Wi-Fi audio player*: multiple de-
vices are connected to the Wi-Fi
hotspot. A media player (such as a
smartphone) appears as the
source and cannot be changed.
Close the myAudi app on the connected devices (such as smart-
phones) that are not being used as the Wi-Fi audio player*. Like-
wise, close the UPnP server apps or the media permissions on the
integrated UPnP/DLNA server. Connect the desired device as a Wi-
Fi audio player* > page 214.

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.

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 recommends using the integrated media player on your Blue-
tooth device (such as a smartphone).

Wi-Fi hotspot*: your Wi-Fi device
is disconnected from the Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Make sure the network optimization functions are switched off in
the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your Wi-Fi device.
For additional information refer to the user guide for your Wi-Fi
device.

Audi music interface: audio play-
back through the connected mo-

bile device is not possible.

Make sure the USB mode MTP is selected in the settings on your
mobile device.

a) Applies only to MTP devices. Does not apply to Apple devices and USB mass storage devices.
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System settings

visibility of the MMI > page 233 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on. The mobile device to
be connected must not be connected to any other
Bluetooth device.
aeluatleva daeyit
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.
Toate Tava en
Applies to: vehicles with telephone, and Audi phone box
> 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.
PELE Mel a-Vaaleya)
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
The data connection is made using the embedded
SIM card ) > page 183. You do not need to ad-
just any additional settings.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in 9@ in
General information on page 182.
myAudi app
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
Requirement: the myAudi 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.

D_ SIM card installed in the vehicle at the factory.
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Audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi audio player
Bluetooth player
Requirement: the Bluetooth function and visibili-
ty must be switched on in the MMI > page 233
and on the Bluetooth audio player.
> 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.
Wi-Fi audio player
Requirement: the Wi-Fi hotspot on the MMI
=> page 187 and on your Wi-Fi audio player must
be switched on.
> Connect new device: press the control knob.
Search for and connect a Wi-Fi capable device.
> Disconnecting the Wi-Fi audio player: deacti-
vate the Wi-Fi on your Wi-Fi capable device. The
device will be automatically removed from the
list.
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Always follow the information found in S@ in
General information on page 182.
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.

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Audi smartphone interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
> Connect your cell phone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 217 using a USB adapter
=> page 217, fig. 190.
> 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.
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 individually Connect or Disconnect the
Handsfree, Messages*, Directory/contacts and
Bluetooth audio player profiles.
Bluetooth settings*
— Bluetooth: select and confirm a setting for the
Bluetooth connection visibility. Select Visible
for the MMI to be visible to other devices. Se-
lect Invisible for the MMI to not be visible to
other devices. However, it is still possible to es-
tablish a Bluetooth connection with paired de-
vices when the visibility is switched off. Select
Off to turn visibility off. Then a Bluetooth con-
nection is not possible.
— Bluetooth audio player: when this function is
switched on [M, the Bluetooth audio player is
available as a source in the Media menu.
— Bluetooth name: the MMI Bluetooth name (for
example "AUDI MMI") 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 displayed. 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 187.
Storing as a default telephone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI > page 169.
When the mobile device is in range and the Blue-
tooth function on the mobile device and in the
MML is switched on, this mobile device will be
given priority over the other Bluetooth devices
and will be connected directly to the MMI. The
connected mobile device is displayed first in the
device list.
Network settings*
— Login: you can chose an Automatic login to
your cell phone service provider's network, or
you can choose a Manual login from the list of
available networks.
— Network selection: available networks in the
present location can be selected under network
selection. This function is only available for the
Manual login setting.
Apple CarPlay sound settings/Android Auto
sound settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
See > page 234.
About Apple CarPlay/About Android Auto
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Here you will find legal information regarding the
use of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and infor-
mation about device-specific data exchange.
Delete Apple 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.
Select: Audi smartphone interface > a device
from the list > right control button.
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System settings

To remove your mobile device from the list, select
and confirm Delete Apple CarPlay device or De-
lete Android Auto device.
System update

> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance.

— System update: insert the storage device with
the update data into the appropriate drive
=> page 212. Select and confirm: the drive >
Start update. The length of the process de-
pends on the size of the update.
— Reset driver installation: the selected media
driver package is reset to the settings at the
time of delivery.
— Version information: information on the MMI
software version and the navigation database*
software version is displayed. The Software in-
formation function also provides information
on the software contained in the MMI and the
licensing agreement.
Sound settings
The sound distribution and volume of the MMI
can be adjusted individually. The settings depend
on the vehicle equipment.

> Select: [MENU] button > Sound > left control
button > Entertainment.

Treble/Bass
You can adjust the Treble and Bass settings by
turning the control knob. The changed settings
only apply for the audio source that is active at
the time. This allows you to adjust the sound set-
tings for each audio source separately.
Balance/fader (Sound focus)
— Adjusting the sound distribution to the left or
right: press the control knob. Turn the control
knob to the left or right to the desired position.
— Adjusting the sound distribution to the front
or rear: press the control knob again. Turn the
control knob to the left or right to the desired
position.
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— Adjusting the sound distribution using the
MMI touch: move your finger on the MMI touch
control panel in the desired direction.
Sound effects
Select and confirm a Focus setting:
— All: all speakers in the vehicle are active (sym-
metrical sound distribution).
— Front: only the speakers in the front of the ve-
hicle are active.
— Rear: only the speakers in the rear of the vehi-
cle are active.
Surround level
Turn the control knob to adjust the surround
sound level.
Subwoofer
Turn the control knob to adjust the subwoofer.
Speed dependent volume control
Turn the control knob to adjust the playback vol-
ume to the noise inside the vehicle.
Volume settings
Adjusting the volume
The volume of an audio source or a system mes-
sage (for example, from the voice recognition
system*) can be adjusted directly while the sound
is playing using the On/Off knob.
> Increasing or decreasing the volume: turn the
On/Off knob @) > page 146, fig. 144 to the
right or left.
> Muting or pausing: press the On/Off knob
briefly, or:
> Turn the On/Off knob to the left until the sym-
bol @ > page 155 appears. An active audio/
video source is stopped.
> Unmuting or resuming: press the On/Off knob
briefly, or:
> Turn the On/Off knob to the right.

ZA WARNING
To reduce the risk of an accident, adjust the
volume of the audio system so that audible
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police and fire sirens, can be heard easily at all
times.
@) Tips
The volume is automatically adjusted to a pre-
set level when the MMI is switched on.
Adjusting the system volume
> Select: [MENU] button > Sound > left control
button.



Telephone
Applies to: vehicles with telephone
Mute telephone: messages and ringtones are set
to mute.
Ringtone: see > page 180, Ringtone and volume
settings.
Ringtone volume: you can adjust the volume of
the selected ringtone by turning the control
knob.
Message volume: you can adjust the volume of
the notification for an incoming text message by
turning the control knob.
Microphone input level: you can adjust the call
volume during a phone call by turning the control
knob.
Navigation
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Voice guidance: see > page 198.
Voice guidance during phone call: see
=> page 198.
Voice guidance volume: you can adjust the voice
guidance volume by turning the control knob or
you can adjust it while route guidance is active by
turning the On/Off knob.
Entertainment fader: the volume of audio play-
back can be temporarily lowered when the park-
ing system or voice guidance is active.
Voice recognition system
Applies to: vehicles with voice recognition system
Command display: see > page 231.
Short dialog: see > page 231.
Speech dialog system volume: see > page 231.
Individual speech training: see > page 231.
Parking aid*
You can adjust the volume of the signal tone by
turning the control knob.
— Adjusting the Front volume: select and con-
firm High, Medium or Low.
— Adjusting the Rear volume: select and confirm
High, Medium or Low.
MMI touch*
Turn the control knob to adjust the volume of the
spoken prompts from the MMI touch*.
Restarting the MMI
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Fig. 197 MMI control panel: button combination for re-
start
> Briefly press the control knob and both buttons
at the same time to immediately open the
menu upward > fig. 197.
Software License
information
Information on MMI software and licensing
agreements

> Select: [MENU] button > Settings > left control
button > System maintenance > Version infor-
mation, or:
> online at www.audi.com/softwareinfo.
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