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@) Note
To reduce the risk of damaging the drive and
data carriers:
— Always store data carriers in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct
sunlight
— Do not use damaged, dirty, or laminated da-
ta carriers
— Do not use single CDs/-DVDs with a 3.1 inch
(8 cm) diameter, non-circular CDs/DVDs
(shaped CDs), cleaning CDs, and protective
rings
— Never force CDs/DVDs into the drive. Discs
are pulled in automatically.
G) Tips
The thermal protection switch stops playback
temporarily when outside temperatures are
too high.
pe eli)
Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
—
Fig. 151 Glove compartment: DVD drive
RAH-9153|
Loading a CD/DVD
> Slide the CD/DVD straight into the slot @ with
the label facing up. The CD/DVD will be auto-
matically pulled in.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
> Press the button @).
The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
is
not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 226.
@) Tips
— Playback cannot be guaranteed with media
files that have a high data rate.
— Always read the chapter > page 222, Gener-
al information.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly through the MMI from your
Bluetooth-capable mobile device (such as a cell
phone).
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 237 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.
Connecting a mobile device
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > Connect external device >
New connection. The available Bluetooth devi-
ces will be displayed after several seconds.
> Press on the desired mobile device in the list of
displayed Bluetooth devices.
> To update the list, press OQ.
> A PIN for a secure Bluetooth connection will be
generated.
> Confirm the PIN on your mobile device, or:
> Enter the PIN for the connection setup on your
mobile device. The time allowed for entering
the PIN is limited to approximately 30 seconds.
After connecting successfully, the mobile device
will be displayed in the Connected devices menu
as a Bluetooth audio player.
Playing media > page 226.
Gi) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
paired with the MMI, but only one at a time
can be active as a Bluetooth audio player
=> page 237.
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— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle, list view, categories, search, op-
tions) depend on the Bluetooth device being
used.
— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. AUDI AG recommends setting your
mobile 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 187.
> Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot in the MMI
=> page 192.
> 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 188.
> 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.
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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
and follow the guidelines provided in
=> page 17, 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 65.
@) Note
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section >@ in General information on
page 187.
— There generally are additional costs when
using an online media service account, espe-
cially when it is used internationally.
(i) 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 AG simply makes the access to online
media services possible through the MMI
and does not take any responsibility for the
contents 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.
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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 25.
> 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 187.
Multimedia connections
USB adapter cable
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Fig. 152 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
[RAH-9202.
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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
CG) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.
@ 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.
ONU reason Tale)
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 226.
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. >
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— 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.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— Always follow the information found in
=> page 75.
— 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 or USB ex-
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter > page 225, fig. 152. Using an ad-
ditional 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.
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—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
— Amazon Alexa > page 225.
-—SD card > page 222.
— USB > page 225.
— DVD drive > page 223.
— Connect external device: you can connect ex-
ternal devices via Bluetooth and use the Blue-
tooth audio player > page 223, or you can con-
nect
an external device directly to the Audi mu-
sic interface > page 225.
— Connect online media > page 224.
PN matte)
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 227.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 226.
> 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:
button > Switch to radio/Switch to media. >
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@) 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, it may
be necessary to use the MMI.
Media center
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Fig. 153 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 playback view > page 228: a8 > 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, a USB stick is shown 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.
Search
If a source supports the search, then the catego-
ry is displayed > page 230.
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: ad composer > an album > a song.
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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.
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.
C) Note
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
— 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
section >@ in General information on
page 187.
Gi) 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.
— Applies to: iPod/iPhone: Also read the infor-
mation on the Audi music interface and the
supported devices > page 225.
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Fig. 154 Upper display: left side: playback view, right side: playlist
Operating
> Applies to: MMI: To open playback view @), se-
lect in the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a
228
source > a category (such as artist > album) >a
track.
> To open the playlist , select List in the play-
back view @.
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The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected media source and the vehicle
equipment:
Symbol/Description Description
®
oo oo The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 227.
@ Source 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 search-
ing > page 227.
©
Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 231, Online addition-
al data.
eae Displays the current album cover.
Displaying the playlist: press the cover.
@ & Settings > page 231.
2 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.
©
Album cover in the play-
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
or the covers must be available online > page 231, Online addition-
al data.
Playback position You can adjust the playback position using the knob.
Info section
list
s Displays the current album cover. For tracks belonging to one al-
bum, the album cover is displayed one time.
® More Accessing options > page 230.
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 Kl
or Dl.
KY/PI
@ Going to the beginning of a track: Press K after the first 10 sec-
onds of playing time.
® PAI Start or stop playback
en this function is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in @ xe When this f ioni itched \ files in the playli ill play i
random order.
® List The playlist @ is displayed.
© Display of Track, Artist, and Album.
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DVD functions
Applies to: Vehicles with DVD drive
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a DVD must be playing.
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.
— Switching to the media functions: press on the
upper display. Select: *1 > 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: Asp. ratio > an aspect ratio >
OK = table on page 231.
@ Tips
Not all functions are available in every source
and on every touch display.
Free text 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 is dis-
played > page 227.
> 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 227.
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres
— Videos
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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 228, fig. 154.
> Press More @, or
Requirement: a list (for example, a playlist @)
= page 228, fig. 154) 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.
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