2020 AUDI A7 Owners Manual

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— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. Audi recommends setting your mo-
bile device to the maximum volume when
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
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.
Connect online media
> Connect the MMI to the Internet > page 174.
> Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot in the MMI
=> page 178.
> 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 175.
> 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.

and follow the guidelines provided in
=> page 20, Traffic safety information.
— 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. Also read the warnings

in the chapter > page 68.


ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only use
Audi connect services and the Wi-Fi hotspot
only if the traffic situation permits it. Read

@) Note
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >© in General information on
page 174.
— There generally are additional costs when
using an online media service account, espe-
cially when it is used internationally.
G@) 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 simply makes the access to online me-
dia services possible through the MMI and
does not take any responsibility for the con-
tent of the online media services.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To avoid interruptions, do not lock the
screen on your mobile device and keep the
myAudi app in the foreground.
Amazon Alexa
Applies to: vehicles with Amazon Alexa Integration
You can play various Amazon Alexa content using
the MMI. The voice recognition system is used to
operate it.
Requirement: Amazon Alexa must be activated
> page 28.
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> Start Amazon Alexa using the voice recognition
system.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Amazon Alexa.
@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=>page 174.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable

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Fig. 137 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
You can connect your mobile devices through the
Audi music interface to the MMI using the USB
adapter and charge the battery at the same time.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a mi-
cro USB connection
@ USB adapter for devices with an Ap-
ple Lightning connection
@) USB adapter for devices with USB
type C connection
@) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
G) Tips
Mobile devices with an Apple Dock connector
can only be charged using a USB adapter de-
signed for devices with an Apple Dock connec-
tor. Data cannot be transmitted.
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Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the batteries.
The Audi music interface USB ports are located in
the storage compartment under the front and
rear* center armrest and are labeled with the «<>
symbol. If multiple USB devices are connected to
the USB ports (for example, a smartphone and a
USB flash drive), all of these devices can be used
as the playback source.
Connecting or charging mobile devices using
a USB adapter
> Connect the matching USB adapter to the Audi
music interface USB port and connect it to the
mobile device, such as a smartphone.
The battery will charge automatically.
Mobile devices connected to the Audi music inter:
face can be started and operated using the MMI
=> page 209.
Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface
> Remove the USB adapter cable from the Audi
music interface.

ZA 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.
@) 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.

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Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 79.
— 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 208, fig. 137).
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.
audi.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 207.
—SD card > page 205.
— USB > page 208.
— DVD drive > page 206.
— Connect external device: you can connect ex-
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
tooth audio player > page 206, or you can con-
nect
an external device directly to the Audi mu-
sic interface > page 208.
— Connect online media > page 207.
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 210.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 209.
> 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.
> To switch between radio and media, select the
[=] button > Switch to radio/Switch to media.
(i) 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. 138 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 through the active source
or any available source (for example, an SD card).
While browsing through the media center, the
music from the active source will continue 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 211 >a > a category.
@ Source symbol
The system will display the symbol for the source
that is currently being searched. Depending on
the connected device or online media service’,
the symbol for a source may change. As an exam-
ple, > fig. 138 shows a USB stick connected to
the Audi music interface.
@ Source device name
The system will display the device name of the
source that is currently being searched.
@) Categories
The media center will display categories depend-
ing on the connected device, the selected source
content, and the connection type. The search is
limited to the active source.
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Search
If a source supports the search, then the catego-
ry is displayed > page 213.
Last played track
The last played media file will be played.
Artists
All available artists are displayed.
> Select: an artist > 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
> Press on a radio station.
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.

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Genres
All available genres are displayed.
> Select: a genre > an artist > an album > a song.
Videos
All available video files are displayed.
> Press on a video.
Tracks
All available tracks are displayed.
> Press ona track.
Albums
All available albums are displayed.
> Select: an album > a track.
@) Note
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
— Cloud services and category radio always re-
quire an Internet connection.
Media functions
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >@ in General information on
page 174.
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 208.

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Fig. 139 Upper display: left side: playback view, right side: playlist
Operating
> Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view @),
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source >
select a source > select a category (for exam-
ple, artists > Album) > select a track.
> To open the playlist @), select List in the play-
back view @).
The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected media source and the vehicle
equipment:
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Symbol/Description Description

Categories menu
The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 210.

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 210.

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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 214, Online addition-
al data.



back vi
——_ Displays the current album cover.
Displaying playlists: press on the cover.
@ Settings See > page 214.
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.

2)
Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 214, Online addition-
al data.





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

list Displays the current album cover. For tracks belonging to one al-
bum, the album cover is displayed one time.
® More Accessing options > page 213.
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.
KY/PI Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press Ki or
@ Dl.
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on K after the first ten
seconds of play time.
® DAI Start or stop playback
@ 3¢ Shuffle When this function is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
random order.
@ List The playlist @) is displayed.
® ©

Info section

Display of Track, Artist and Album.

DVD functions
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD videos
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a DVD must be playing.
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The following functions are available in the play-
back view:
— Display the DVD main menu: press on the up-
per display. Press DVD menu.
— Using the DVD main menu: press the desired
function.

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— Switching to the media functions: press on the
upper display. Select: * > 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 > table on page 214.
@) 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.
Opening the search
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 210 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 210.
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres
— Videos
G) Tips
Only files in the active source will be
searched.
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 211, fig. 139.
> Press More, or
Requirement: a list (for example, a playlist @)
=> page 211, fig. 139) 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
See > page 23, Shortcuts.
Play
The selected track or all tracks in the folder will
be displayed.
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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.

Accessing settings
> 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 174.
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) > ~T, or:
> To remove all restrictions, 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