2020 AUDI A4 Owners Manual

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Media

Tracks section >@ in General information on
All available tracks are displayed. page 169.
> Press ona track. @) Tips
Albums — Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available.
— For safety reasons, the video image is only
> Select: an album > a track. displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video plays while driv-
@) Note ing.
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment — When synchronizing a portable device with
Cloud services, playlists may display incor-
rectly
in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.
— Applies to: iPod touch/iPhone: Note the in-
formation about the Audi music interface
and the supported devices > page 196.
All available albums are displayed.
— Cloud services and category radio always re-
quire an Internet connection.
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
Media functions


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Fig. 155 Center display: left side: playback view; right side: playlist
Operating > To open the playlist @), select List in the play-
> Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @, back view @).
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a The following functions may be available depend-
source > a category (such as Artists > Album) > ing on the selected media source and the vehicle

a track. equipment:
Symbol/Description Description
® Carsguries mien The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 198.
@® Source button Displays sources in the Media menu. >

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Media


Symbol/Description Description

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 198.

Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 201, Online addition-
al data.

back vi
eae Displays the current album cover.
Displaying playlists: press on the cover.
Settings See > page 201.

Current track informa-
tion
Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
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 201, Online addition-






Playback position The bar shows the current playback position in the track.


Info section

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© list al data.
Displays the current album cover.
@ More Opens options > page 201.
O Off Switching between off/playlist/track: press @).
® O Playlist The tracks in the current playlist will repeat continuously in a loop.
© Tracks The current track will repeat continuously in a loop.
Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press i or
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of play time, press
@ PAI Start or stop playback
When this function is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
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@ List The playlist @) is displayed.
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Display of Track, Artist and Album.

G) Tips
Not all functions are available in every source
and on every touch display.
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You can search across all active sources, for ex-
ample for tracks and video files.
Opening the search
Requirement: the selected source must support
the search function.
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> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > 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 198.
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres

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— Videos
Options and settings
Context-dependent 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 @) > page 199, fig. 155.
> Press More.
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-
tio
Description

The MMI detects the picture for-

Auto mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio.
The image is fixed in the corre-
43 sponding ratio. Select one of these
higse
options if the image is distorted or
a section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.



Aspect ra- | Description
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The image is enlarged to fill the en-
Zoom LS
tire display.
The image is displayed in the ratio
of the source format. Select this
Original 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 > ©.
Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. A data plan must be available
=>page 173.
When the function is switched on, additional in-
formation (such as album cover, artist, track) will
be loaded depending on the availability from the
different providers.
Supported media and file formats
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The USB storage device connection supports the
following media file properties:
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Media


Audio/video files

Supported media
Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 196 such as iPhones,
MTP players, and USB storage devices in “USB Device Subclass 1 and
6” that conform to USB 2.0: USB sticks, USB MP3 players (Plug-and-
Play capable), external USB flash drives, and hard drives

USB storage devices: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.

File system USB storage device partitions (primary/logical*): 2 per USB connec-
tion.
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX

Number of files
USB storage device: maximum 50,000 files; maximum 1,000 files per
playlist/directory



Audio files
Format File extension
MPEG-1/-2 Layer-3 -mp3
Windows Media Audio 9/10 |.wma Up to maximum 320 kbit/s
48 kHz sampling frequencies
MPEG 2/4 .m4a; .m4b; .aac






Opus Opus; .0gg; .oga
FLAC flac
ALAC .m4a 48 kHz sampling frequency
Monkey's Audio -ape
Video files
Format File extension
MPEG 1/2 -Mpg; .mpeg

MPEG4 AVC (H.264) -mp4; .m4v; .mov; .avi
Up to maximum 15 Mbit/s and
1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps

Windows Media Video 9 .wmv; .asf
MPEG-H (H.265/HEVC) -mp4; .mov
VP8/VP9 .webm
Flash video flv; fav

iG) Tips
— The media sources 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.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
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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.

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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 196, Multimedia
connections/> page 195, Bluetooth audio player.

Audi music interface: the mobile
device is not recognized asa
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 touch/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch this
function off > page 206 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 recommends using the integrated media player on your
Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).

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Audi smartphone interface

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 genera-
tion 5 or higher with Lightning connector and iOS
7.1.2 operating system or higher, or smartphone
with Android Auto app and Android 5.0 Lollipop
operating system or higher.
> 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 196 using a USB adapter
=> page 196, 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 iPhone in the list of dis-
played 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
CarPlay or Android Auto the first time you con-
nected your smartphone, then select on the
home screen: SETTINGS > Connected devices >
Audi smartphone interface > a smartphone.
> Follow the system instructions.

Z\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.

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@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 169.
@) 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 mobile 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 coun-
tries.
— Wireless CarPlay is a planned function at
the time this manual was printed. Wireless
CarPlay is not available in your vehicle.
— Wireless CarPlay is only possible in vehicles
without a navigation system if the embed-
ded SIM card for the vehicle is logged into
the mobile phone network > page 169.
— 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.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.

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— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
— Usage of the Audi smartphone interface de-
pends on the availability of services through
third party providers.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
— Audi merely provides access to third party
services through the MMI and does not as-
sume any responsibility for the content of
these services.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the
MMI failed. => page 196.
Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your iPhone.

vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new

start your iPhone.
Wireless connection: open the settings for Bluetooth and CarPlay on your
iPhone. Remove your vehicle. Open the connection manager in the MMI
= page 207. Delete your iPhone in the Telephone 1 and Audi smartphone inter-
face submenus. Repeat the connection process. Restart the MMI > page 18. Re-

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. => page 196.

Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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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
— Time format
— Automatic time zone
— Time zone
een tate ah ey
» Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > General > Measurement units.
Possible settings:
— Speed
— Distance
— Temperature
— Volume
— Pressure
— Consumption
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.
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Keyboard
See > page 21.
Requirement: an audio source must be active.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Sound.
Possible settings:
— Treble
— Bass
— Balance/fader
— Speed-dependent volume
— 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.
@ Tips
Certain settings are automatically stored and
assigned to the active user.
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> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
SETTINGS > Connection settings > Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
You can select a setting for visibility of the MMI
to other Bluetooth devices. To connect a new
Bluetooth device, the Visible setting must be se-
lected. If Invisible is selected, a Bluetooth con-
nection will only be possible with paired devices.
If Off is selected, no Bluetooth device can be con-
nected.