2020 AUDI Q3 display

Media

Media
General information
There may be different media drives and connec-
tions available depending on the vehicle equip-
ment. For example, you can play media files us-
ing the SD card reader or connect your mobile de-
vices to the Audi music interface and operate
them through the MMI.
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 on the market. However,
there may be cases where individual devices or
media and audio/video files may not be recog-
nized, may play only with restrictions, or may not
play at all.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media to the
factory default settings if functionality is restrict-
ed.
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 are identified with the symbol
&.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, CDs/DVDs, or mobile devices. Audi AG is
not responsible for damaged or lost files and me-
dia.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
there are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load. To reduce the amount of time it
takes the audio/video files to load, use a storage
medium that only contains audio/video files, and
create subfolders (for example, for each artist or
album).
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.
However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
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C@) Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=@ in General information on page 152.
SD card reader
The SD card reader is located in the glove com-
partment.
Inserting the SD card
>» The angled corner of the SD card must face to-
ward the right front side when being inserted.
> Slide the SD card into the card reader slot until
the SD card clicks into place.
The SD card reader is accessed and operated
through the MMI = page 184.
@) Note
— Only use one-piece SD cards. If adapter
cards (SD cards with more than one piece)
are used, the card could fall out of the
adapter when driving because of vibrations.
Individual pieces could then become stuck
in the drive and impair the functionality.
—To reduce the risk of damaging drives and
data carriers, always keep data carriers ina
sleeve and never expose them to direct sun-
light.
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 194 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on.

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Connecting a mobile device using the center
display
> 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 O.
> 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 183.
G) 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 194.
— 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 152.
> Switch on the Wi-Fi hotspot in the MMI
=> page 155.
> 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 153.
> 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.

Z\ 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 18, 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 62.

CG) Note
— Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
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Media

Accessing media
Playing media files using the center display
> 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 184.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files > page 183.
> 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.
@) 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 center display may be re-
quired.
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Fig. 134 Center display: media center view
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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 using the center
display
> 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 186 > Ga > a category.
Opening the media center using the
multifunction steering wheel
Requirement: a media drive must contain media
files* > page 183.
> Select the Radio/Media tab using the multi-
function steering wheel.
> Applies to: MMI: Turn the left thumbwheel to
display the playlist.
> To switch to a different source, press the
button.
> To select a media file* or a source, turn and
press the left thumbwheel.
> Select and confirm 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. 134 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 >

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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 187.
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 ona 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.
@) 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 152.
@) 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.
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Applies to: iPod/iPhone
Also read the information on the Audi music
interface and the supported devices
= page 182.
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Fig. 135 Center 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 (2), select List in the play-
back view @).
The following functions may be available depend-
ing on the selected media source and the vehicle
equipment:

Symbol/Description Description

@ Categories menu
The media center categories are displayed based on the active
source > page 184.

@ 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 184.

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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 188, Online addition-
al data.



BaceviEW Displays the current album cover.
Displaying playlists: press on the cover.
@ Settings See > page 188.
Filter Filtering the current list.
) Current track informa- | Display of Track and Artist. Highlights the track that is currently
tion playing.

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Symbol/Description Description
@ List Browsing in the list: drag your finger upward or downward.
Requirement: a media source with album covers must be selected
. or the covers must be available online > page 188, Online addition-
@ Album alll the play- aldata:
Displays the current album cover. For tracks belonging to one al-
bum, the album cover is displayed one time.
® More Accessing options > page 187.
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/> Selecting the previous/next track (or station/chapter): press Kl or
@ Di.
Jumping to the beginning of a track: press on K after the first ten
seconds of play time.
® DAI Start or stop playback
@ >¢ Shuffle ere ela is switched on, all files in the playlist will play in
@ List The playlist @) is displayed.
Playback position You can adjust the playback position using the knob.
Info section Display of Track, Artist and Album.

@ Tips
— Not all functions are available in every
source and on every touch display.
—To select the previous or next track, drag
your finger to the left or right in the play-
You can search for the following categories:
— Artists
— Albums
— Tracks
— Genres
— Videos
back view in the center of the display.
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Applies to: vehicles with free text search
G) Tips
Only files in the active source will be
searched.
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 184 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 184.
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 186, fig. 135.
> Press More, or
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Requirement: a list (for example, a playlist @)
=> page 186, fig. 135) 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 21, Shortcuts.
Play
The selected track or all tracks in the folder will
be displayed.
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-
mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio.
Auto

The image is fixed in the corre-
sponding ratio. Select one of these
options if the image is distorted or
a section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.
4:3,
16:9

The image is enlarged to fill the en-
aaa tire display.

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.
Settings
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > ©}.
Original

Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet > page 152.
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.
Supported media and file formats
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The SD card reader and the USB storage device
connection support the following media file
properties:
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Audio files Video files
Support- SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity up to 256 GB;
ed media | Audi music interface: mobile devices > page 182 (for example, iPhone, MTP player, USB
storage devices in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conform to USB 2.0: USB sticks,
USB MP3 player (Plug-and-Play-capable), external USB flash drive and hard drives).
File sys- Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
tem USB storage devices: FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
USB mass storage device partitions (primary/logical*): two per USB connection.
Metadata | Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px.
The album cover from the medium or from Grace-
note* is displayed, depending on availability.
Format MPEG | Win- MPEG |Opus |FLAC |ALAC |MPEG MPEG4 Windows
1/2 dows [2/4 1/2 AVC Media Video
Layer 3 |Media (H.264) |9
Audio 9
and 10
File ex- -mp3 |.wma |.m4a_ |.opus_ |.flac -m4a__—|.mpg; -mp4 .wmv
tension .m4b__|.ogg -mpeg -m4v .asf
-aac .oga -Mov
-avi
Playlists .M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Character-| up to maximum 320 kbit/s and |48 kHz sampling up to maximum 10 Mbit/s and
istics 48 kHz sampling frequencies frequency 1920x1080 px at maximum 30 fps
Number | USB mass storage device and memory cards: max. 50,000 files per medium; max. 1,000
of files files per playlist/folder

@ Tips
— The media drives do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, AUDI AG 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
Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment.
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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