2020 AUDI R8 COUPE display

Radio

Symbols in the Show "Now Playing" screen
> fig. 130:
@ Radio text availability
Radio text is available for the selected station
=> page 147.
@ iTunes tagging
The Tag this song for iTunes option is available
for the set station > page 147, Additional op-
tions.
@ FM HD Radio technology
The station is received through FM HD Radio
technology.
@ Screen view
Display Cover art or Station logo > page 149.
Displaying the station list: turn the control
knob, or press the [BACK] button.


Radio menu
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Fig. 131 Example: Radio menu

> Select: [RADIO] button > left control button.
Selecting the frequency band: select and con-
firm
the desired frequency band in the “Radio”
menu & fig. 131, or press the [RADIO] button re-
peatedly until the desired frequency band is se-
lected. Displays the station list.


@ Switch to media
The Media menu is displayed > page 157.
@ Favorites
The presets list is displayed > page 148, Presets.
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© Last stations
The last stations listened to from all frequency
bands are shown in the list. Select and confirm a
station for immediate playback.
@ SiriusxM*
The SiriusXM* channel list is displayed.
© FM
The FM station list is displayed.
Additional frequency bands
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can se-
lect additional frequency bands in the selection
menu > fig. 131.
Presets
You can store your favorite stations from every
frequency band in the presets list:

> Select: the [RADIO] button > Presets.
Requirement: the presets list must be displayed.
— Storing presets: select and confirm a free pre-
set space. Follow the system instructions.
— Select and confirm a station from the list if
necessary.
Requirement: a station list must be displayed.
— Storing presets: Select: a station from the list
> right control button > Store as preset, or
press and hold the control knob for several sec-
onds.

— Displaying the presets list: select: [RADIO] but-
ton > Presets.

Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
— Listening to presets: select and confirm a pre-
set from the list.
— Moving a preset: select a preset from the list >
right control button > Move preset, or press
and hold the control knob for several seconds.
Select and confirm the location of the selected
preset.
— Deleting presets: select a preset from the list >
right control button > Delete preset > Delete
this preset or Delete all presets.

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Additional settings
Radio settings
> Select: [RADIO] button > right control button >
Radio settings.


The following settings can be selected, depend-
ing on the band that is selected:
Station names (FM)
Variable: scrolling text transmitted by the FM
stations is shown in the Infotainment system dis-
play.
Fixed: scrolling text transmitted by the FM sta-
tions is not shown in the Infotainment system
display. Only the current section of the scrolling
text is displayed.
FM/AM HD Radio*
You can switch HD Radio reception on or off.
Channel sorting (SiriusXM*)
You can set the channel sorting for SiriusXM sta-
tion lists* by:
— Channel number: the channels are sorted in as-
cending order according to their channel num-
ber.
— Channel name: the channels are listed in alpha-
betical order.
— First category, then channel number: the chan-
nels are sorted by their category and then by
their channel numbers.
— First category, then channel name: the sta-
tions are sorted by their category and then by
their channel names.
Category filter (SiriusXM*)
The stations shown in the station list can be fil-
tered by your personal preferences and by pro-
gram type. The program categories that you can
Troubleshooting
select depend on what is offered by your provid-
er. Select the All categories option to deactivate
all filter options and display all available stations
in the satellite station list.
Show "Now Playing" screen
When the function is switched on ¥ and the sta-
tions or presets list is open, the display will
switch to the Show "Now Playing" screen view
after approximately five seconds > page 147. De-
pending on availability, information about the set
station (such as station name, artist and station
logo) may be displayed in this view.
Preferred picture view
You can set your preferred screen view for the
Show "Now Playing" screen > page 147.
— Station logo: the station logo is displayed, de-
pending on availability.
— Cover art: the album cover or genre cover is dis-
played, depending on availability.
Gracenote online database*
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. The Cover art option must be selected
=> page 149, Preferred picture view.
When the function is switched on M, the album
cover or genre cover for the song that is playing is
loaded from the Gracenote online database, de-
pending on availability.
Subscription status (SiriusXM)*
This option is available when your subscription is
about to expire or has already expired. The expi-
ration date for your license is displayed.
Call to SiriusXM”*: the contact information for
your satellite radio provider is displayed. To call
your satellite radio provider using the MMI, press
Call to SiriusXM*.

Problem Solution

A station with poor reception is no longer
displayed in the station list once you
switch to a different station.

Store the station as a preset in advance. Access the pre-
sets using the presets list > page 148.

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Media

Media
Introduction
There are various media drives and connections
available in the MMI. For example, you can play
audio/video files from the Jukebox or connect
your mobile device to the Audi music interface
and operate it through the MMI.
Notes
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.
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 that are identified with the
symbol fi.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, the Jukebox, CDs/DVDs or mobile devices.
Audi AG is not responsible for damaged or lost
files and media.
Loading times: the more files, folders, or play-
lists that are on a storage medium, the longer it
will take to load the audio/video files. Audi rec-
ommends using storage media that only contain
audio/video files. To decrease the time it takes to
load audio/video files, create subfolders (for ex-
ample, for the artist or album). The loading time
will also increase when importing files.
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.
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However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media set-
tings to the factory default settings if functional-
ity is restricted > page 168.
Reset the Jukebox to the factory default settings
if functionality is restricted > page 168.
For information about the properties of support-
ed media and file formats, see > page 162.
@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 124.
CD/DVD operation
CD/DVD and format restrictions: the functionali-
ty of individual storage media may be limited due
to the variety of blank CDs/DVDs available and
the various capacities. Audio CDs or video DVDs
with copy protection, CDs/DVDs that do not con-
form to the standard, and multisession CDs may
have limited playback or may not play at all. Audi
recommends finalizing the recording process
when creating multisession CDs. Multisession
DVDs are not supported.
Using CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD drive:
to ensure correct, high-quality playback and to
prevent damage to the drive or disc reading er-
rors, always store CDs/DVDs in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not use:
— Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
— Single CDs/DVDs with 3 in (8 cm) diameter
— CD/DVDs that are not round
— CDs/DVDs with labels
— Protective rings
— Cleaning CDs
Thermal protection switch: CD/DVD playback
may be temporarily unavailable if outside tem-
peratures
are extremely hot or cold. A thermal
protection switch is installed to protect the
CD/DVD and the laser.
Laser devices: laser devices are divided into safe-
ty classes 1 to 4 in accordance with DIN IEC 76 >

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(CO) 6/VDE 0837. The various types of audio
equipment installed conform to safety class 1.
The laser uses so little power or is shielded so
there is no danger when it is used correctly.
Media drives
SD card reader

RAH-7103

Fig. 132 Rear panel: inserting an SD card
— Inserting the SD card: The angled corner of the
SD card must face toward the right front side
when being inserted. Slide the SD card into the
card reader slot (@ until the SD card clicks into
place.
— Automatic playback: playback will start auto-
matically if the inserted SD card contains sup-
ported audio/video files > page 162.
— Removing the SD card: press briefly on the SD
card.
The SD card reader is accessed and operated
through the MMI @) > page 157, fig. 136.
@ 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.
@ Tips
Always keep the SD card in a suitable case to
protect it from dirt, dust particles, and other
damage.
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Fig. 133 Rear panel: DVD drive
— Loading a CD/DVD: the CD/DVD is pulled in au-
tomatically. Slide the CD/DVD straight into the
DVD slot @) with the label facing up.
— Automatic playback: playback will start auto-
matically if the inserted CD/DVD contains sup-
ported audio/video files > page 162.
— 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 Q) 8 page 157, fig. 136.
C) Note
— Never force a CD/DVD into the drive. The
CD/DVD is pulled in automatically.
— Do not insert CDs/DVDs with labels into the
drive. Labels can come loose from the
CD/DVD and damage the drive.
@) Tips
CDs/DVDs that contain audio files with a high
data rate may not play.
After you have filled the Jukebox with music
and/or videos, for example from your SD card,
you can play these files directly from the Jukebox.
The Jukebox memory capacity is approximately
10 GB.

> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157 is
displayed. Select and confirm Jukebox.

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Media

Adding files to the Jukebox
— Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157 is
displayed. Select one of the following sources
to copy to the Jukebox: SD card, CD-ROM, DVD-
ROM, USB storage device.


Requirement: the media center (for example,
tracks, albums) must be open.
— Selecting an entry: select an entry from the
media center. Select: right control button >
Copy to jukebox > This entry or Entire list.
Requirement: the playlist must be open. See
=> page 159.
— Selecting a track: select the track that is cur-
rently playing. Select: right control button >
Copy to jukebox > This track or Entire album or
This artist.
Requirement: a video file must be playing.
— Select: right control button > Copy to jukebox.
The copying process begins. The status of the
copying process is shown in the MMI.
— Hiding the importing process: select and con-
firm Continue copying in background. The im-
porting process is hidden.
— Canceling the importing process: select and
confirm Cancel copying, or remove the source
that is being imported. Files already copied re-
main.
Requirement: the copying process must be active
in the background.
— Showing the copying process: select: right
control button > Copying in progress.
When importing, the audio files are automatical-
ly sorted into the media center categories based
on the stored additional information > page 158.
The copied video files are stored in the media
center under the Videos category.
Playing the Jukebox
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video files > page 152, Adding files to the Juke-
box.

) Not in the Playback view.
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The Jukebox is accessed and operated through
the MMI @) & page 157, fig. 136.
Displaying Jukebox memory capacity
Select: right control button > Jukebox memory
capacity. Information about the Jukebox memory
capacity and the number of stored tracks is dis-
played.
Deleting tracks from the Jukebox!)
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video files.
— Deleting an entry: select an entry from the
Jukebox media center. Select: right control but-
ton > Delete from jukebox > This entry or En-
tire list.
— The status of the deleting process is shown in
the MMI. Jukebox playback stops during the de-
leting process and starts again automatically
once the deletion is complete.
() Note
Do not import audio/video files when the en-
gine is turned off because this will drain the
vehicle battery.
@) Tips
— Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported
to the Jukebox for legal reasons.
— Files that have already been imported are
automatically recognized and cannot be
copied to the Jukebox again.
— It is not possible to play audio/video files in
the DVD drive while importing them.
— The Jukebox does not provide an export
function due to legal reasons.
— Files or tracks without additional stored in-
formation are listed as Unknown. Audi rec-
ommends adding additional information
(such as ID3 tags) to audio files.
— Reset the Jukebox to the factory default set-
tings when selling your vehicle > page 168.

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Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-capable de-
vice (such as a cell phone) through the MMI.
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 169 and mobile de-
vice must be switched on. The Bluetooth audio
player > page 169 must be switched on in the
MMI.
— Connecting a Bluetooth player: press the
MEDIA] button. Press the left control button
until the sources overview is displayed. Select
and confirm Bluetooth audio player ©)
=> page 157, fig. 137.
—If necessary, select and confirm, Not connected
> Connect Bluetooth audio player. The Blue-
tooth device search starts. Follow the instruc-
tions in the MMI.
— Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth device
from the list. The MMI generates a PIN for the
connection.


— Select and confirm Yes.
— Enter the PIN for connecting on your Bluetooth
device, or if the PIN is already displayed on your
Bluetooth device, confirm it on the Bluetooth
device. The time allowed for entering the PIN is
limited to approximately 30 seconds.
The media is started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used.
@) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active.
— Bluetooth protocols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4)
and A2DP are supported.
— 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.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be-
ing used.
— For more information on supported devices,
visit www.audiusa.com/bluetooth or con-
tact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
Wi-Fi audio player
Using the Wi-Fi audio player media source on the
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca-
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to
wirelessly play music from your media player li-
brary. The media player is connected through the
vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. A UPnP Server app or an
integrated UPnP/DLNA server on your media
player is required to access your media player Li-
brary.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
player must be switched on. The myAudi app or
an UPnP server app is installed on your media
player or your media player has an integrated
UPnP/DLNA server.

— Connecting a media player: press the [MEDIA
button. Press the left control button until the
sources overview > page 157 is displayed. Se-
lect and confirm Wi-Fi audio player (7)
=> page 157, fig. 137.
—If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi turned
off > Turn on Wi-Fi to activate Wi-Fi in the
MMI. Select Wi-Fi settings, if necessary. Select
the same settings on the wireless media player
that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
— Starting the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the
myAudi app or an UPnP server app, or allow
media sharing on your device.

Operating the media player: the media player is
operated through the MMI.
— Press the left control button repeatedly until
the Folders menu item appears. Select and con-
firm Folders.
— Playing music from the media player: select
and confirm Media center.
Web radio: see > page 154.
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ZA WARNING
— As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
— 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.
— Do not use any Wi-Fi devices within range of
the airbags while driving. Also read the
warnings in the chapter > page 187.

@ Note
Always follow the information found in >@ in
General information on page 124.
@) Tips
— The Wi-Fi connection is reconfigured when
inserting or removing the mini SIM card in
the SIM card reader*. There may be a tem-
porary interruption in audio playback, de-
pending on the media player.
— Always read the chapter > page 124, Audi
connect.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the Internet. For additional information,
see > page 124.
— To avoid interruptions during playback, de-
activate the power saving function on the
media player or connect it to a charger.
— The loading times for the audio data depend
on the media player used and the number of
files
that it contains.
—A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are displayed in the MMI.
— Songs downloaded for offline use using mu-
sic streaming services are stored on your
mobile device (such as a smartphone) and
may be DRM protected. The Wi-Fi audio
player will not play DRM protected files.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information on the Wi-Fi audio player.
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Online media and
Internet radio
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
You can playback and operate various online me-
dia services and Internet radio using the MMI.

> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157,
fig. 137 is displayed.

Applies to: online media and Internet radio usage
Requirement:
— The myAudi app must be installed and open on
your mobile device.
— You must be logged in to your myAudi account
in the myAudi app and you must have selected
your vehicle.
— The Wi-Fi function on the mobile device and on
the MMI must be switched on.
—If necessary, check in the connection manager
=> page 168 if the mobile device you connected
is selected under the MMI connect app ().
—The MMI must be connected to the network.
— The symbol for the Online media* source
= page 157, fig. 137 is shown in the MMI.
Applies to: online media usage
Additional requirement:
— A supported online media service must be avail-
able in the country where the vehicle is being
operated.
— You must have an account with a supported on-
line media service.
— Depending on the online media service, you
may need to install and open an app on your
mobile device.
Starting Online media
— Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157 is
displayed.
— Select and confirm an online media service.


Starting Internet radio
— Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview > page 157 is
displayed.
— Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the last station that was play-
ing is shown.

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approximately 70% of the maximum vol-
ume.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB
adapter
for devices with Apple Dock connec-
tor. Connect these devices using a AUX con-
nector cable.
— Video playback through the Audi music in-
terface is only supported if the connected
device is recognized as a USB storage device
(for example a USB stick). Apple devices and
MTP devices (such as smartphones) are not
recognized as USB storage devices.
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your iPod or
iPhone if this happens.
— For important information on operating
your iPod or iPhone, refer to the user guide
for the device. Audi recommends updating
the iPod or iPhone software to the latest
version.
— For more information about the Audi music
interface and supported devices, check the
Audi database for mobile devices at www.
audiusa.com/mp3 or contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility.
Playing media
@ Jukebox
@—e an
©— SD card
@Q— Audi music interface
aa audio player
Fig. 136 Diagram: possible sources in the Media menu

Bluetooth audio player
~ Wi-Fi audio player
@— Online media
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Fig. 137 Diagram: possible sources in the Media menu

You can start and operate various media through
the MMI control panel.
Requirement: a media source must contain au-
dio/video files > page 151.
> Press the [MEDIA] button. Press the left control
button until the sources overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source, or
> press the [MEDIA] button repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.


Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sources may be displayed in the Media menu:
Switch to radio: the Radio menu opens
=> page 146.
@ Jukebox ..................000. 151
@ DVD/€D drive esse 2 2 cscs es wees L5SiL
@ SDeardreader ................ 151
@ Audi music interface ........... 156
such as iPod, USB stick
© External audio player........... 156
such as an MP3 player connected to
the AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player ......... 153
@ Wi-Fiaudio player* ............ 153
Online media* and Internet radio* . 154
— Playing audio/video files: select a source in the
Media menu > category (such as artists > al-
bum > track).
— Moving one level up in the folder structure:
press the [BACK] button, or select and confirm
Folder up.


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