2021 AUDI Q2 CD player

Media
Depending on the device you are using, the me­
dia are started and operated using the mobile de­
vice
or
the MMI.
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i
Note
- Pay attention to any connection queries on
your Bluetooth device.
-You can bond several Bluetooth audio play­
ers to the MMI system; however only one
connection can be active at
a
time.
- The system supports the Bluetooth proto­
cols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4) and A2DP.
- Please consider the volume control on your
Bluetooth device. Audi recommends setting
the volume of mobile devices to maximum
when they are being used as Bluetooth au­
dio players.
- Which media functions (e.g. random play­
back) are supported depends on the Blue­
tooth device you are using.
- For more information on which devices are

supported,
please go online (e.g.
www.audi.com/bluetooth) or contact an
Audi dealer.
Wi-Fi audio players
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi

The
MMI's Wi-Fi audio player media source al­
lows you to connect and operate your Wi-Fi me­
dia player (e.g. smartphone) to play music wire­
lessly from your player's media centre.
The
me­
dia player is connected via the vehicle's Wi-Fi
hotspot. A
UPnP
server app or an integrated

UPnP/DLNA
server on the media player is re­
quired to
access
the media centre of your media

player.

Important: The Wi-Fi function of the media play­
er must be switched on. The Audi MMI connect
app or
a
UPnP server app must be installed on
your media player. Or: You must be using a
UPnP/DLNA server integrated in the media play­
er.
-
To
connect a media player: Select the |MEDIA|

button.
Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview
^>page
243 is dis­

played.
Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player

® tapage
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Wi-Fi off >
Activate Wi-Fi to switch Wi-Fi on in the MMI.
Select Wi-Fi settings if necessary. Use the set­
tings of the Wi-Fi hotspot for the media player
you are using.
- To start the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the Audi
MMI connect app or
a
UPnP server app, or ena­
ble media sharing on your media player.
To use the media player: The media player is op­
erated using the MMI.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the menu item Folders appears. Select and
con­

firm Folders.
- To play music from a media player: Select and
confirm Media centre.
Internet radio: See
^>page
239.
(7) CAUTION
Please always observe the information
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Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.

(T)
Note
- Inserting or removing the mini SIM card
from the SIM card reader* causes the Wi-Fi
connection to be reconfigured. This may •

A
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf­
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
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cause a short interruption in the audio
playback of some media players.
- Please always note the information in the
chapter
^>page
204, General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment).
- Please note that the Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically enable you to use the In­
ternet. Further information can be found
from
^>page
191 onwards.
-To avoid interruptions in audio playback, de­
activate the energy saving function on your
media player, or connect the player to a
charger.
- The time it takes to load audio files depends
on the media player in use and on the num­
ber of files stored.
- A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are shown on the MMI.
-Tracks downloaded from music streaming
services for use offline may be stored on
your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) with
DRM protection. Please note that files with
DRM protection cannot be played by the Wi-
Fi audio player.
- Audi dealerships will be able to provide you
with further information on Wi-Fi audio
players.
Online media and
Internet radio

Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)

You
can start and operate Internet radio and
various online media services via the MMI.
Online media

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the|MEDIA|
button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview

^>Fig.
195 is displayed.

Applies
to: using online media and Internet radio
Important:
- The Audi MMI connect app must have been in­
stalled and started on your mobiLe device.
- You must be logged in to your myAudi account
in the Audi MMI connect app and must have
selected your vehicLe.
- The Wi-Fi function must be activated on the
mobile device and on the MMI.
- If necessary, open the connection manager

^page
257 and check that the mobile device
you have connected is selected under MMI
con­

nect App
(|vf).

- A network connection must be set up on the
MMI
^page
203.
- The symbol for the media source Online media

@^Fig.
195 must be shown on the MMI.

Applies
to: using online media
Additional requirements:
- One of the supported online media services
must be available in your country.
- You must have an account with one of the sup­
ported online media services.
- Depending on the online media service, an app
may need to be installed and set up on your
mobile device.
Starting online media
- Press
the|MEDIA|
button. Press the Left controL
button repeatedly until the source overview

^>page
243 is displayed.
- Select and confirm an online media service.
Starting Internet radio
- Press the
|MEDIA|
button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview

Opage
243 is displayed.
- Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the most recently played sta­
tion will be shown.
- To select a station: Select and confirm a cate­
gory in the Internet radio Browser (if desired) >
a station.
Online media and Internet radio: Further op­
tions
- Press the right control button.
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The following options may be available depend­
ing on the information displayed (e.g. the sta­
tion/track currently playing):
- Sound settings: Refer to
^>page
260.
- Wi-Fi settings: Refer to
Opage
201, Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
- Connection manager: Refer to
<>page
257.
- Additional options may be available depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio function.
A WARNING
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station­
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata­
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob­
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
© CAUTION
- Please always observe the information
•=>©

in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- In order to use online media, you generally
have
to
set up an account with an online
media service, which may lead
to
additional

costs,
especially if
you
are using the service

abroad.

© Note
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network
load,
playback of the online media
services may be interrupted.
- Whether online media and Internet radio
can be used depends on the availability
of

services provided by third parties.
- AUDI AG only enables you
to
access online
media services via the MMI system and ac­
cepts no responsibility for the content of
online media services.
- Please always note the information in the
chapter
^>page
204, General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment).
- Depending on the mobile device you are us­

ing,
you may experience interruptions
in

media playback when using the Audi MMI
connect app. To avoid interruptions, keep
the Audi MMI connect app running in the
foreground and do not lock the screen on
your mobile device.
- Audi dealerships will be able
to
provide you
with further information on online media.

Multimedia connections

USB adapters for Audi music interface or
USB charging socket
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be
able
to
connect your mobile devices (e.g. smart-
phones, MP3 players)
to
the Audi music interface
or the
USB
charging socket using the special
USB

adapters.

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Fig.
196 Audi USB adapters
The USB adapters
^>Fig.
196 are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers:
® USB adapter for devices with micro USB
con­

nector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple Lightning
connector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple dock
con­

nector
If the appropriate equipment is installed on your
vehicle, you can connect your mobiLe devices
to

the MMI and simultaneously charge the battery
using a USB adapter connected
to
the Audi music
interface.
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Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface
- Audi music interface: See
^>page
241.

Applies to: vehicles with AUX input/USB charging socket
- AUX input/USB charging socket: See

•=>
page 242.
© CAUTION
Please handle the USB adapters with care.
Make sure the cable does not become pinched
or trapped.
Audi music interface
Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface

You
can connect your mobile devices via the Audi
music interface in order to charge the battery
and operate the devices via the MMI.

Fig.
197 Connecting mobile devices
The Audi music interface consists of
a
USB
con­

nection,
an AUX input in the centre console under
the
armrest (f|) ^>page
10, Fig. 2 and another
USB connection in the centre console
©
<=>page
10, Fig. 2.
- To connect a mobile device using a USB adapt­
er: Connect the corresponding USB adapter©

^>Fig.
197 to an Audi music interface connec­

tion
©^F/'g.
197 or @ •=>page
10, Fig. 2 and
then connect it to the mobile device ® (e.g.

iPod).

- To charge a mobile device using a USB adapt­
er: When you connect
a
mobile device to an
Audi music interface connection @
^>Fig.
197

or ©o
page 10, Fig. 2 using an appropriate
USB adapter ©
•=>
Fig.
197 the device's battery
is charged automatically.
- To disconnect a mobile device from the Audi
music interface: Detach the USB adapter©

^>Fig.
197
from
the Audi music interface.
-
To
disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector: With the release tabs ©

^>page
240, Fig. 196 pressed, detach the Apple
dock connector from the Apple device.
Depending on the device you are using, the me­
dia are started and operated using the mobile de­
vice or the MMI
^page
243.
To connect two mobile devices: If two mobile
devices (e.g. an iPod and a smartphone) are
con­

nected at the same time, both devices can be
used as a pLayback source.
You can connect mobile devices via the analogue
AUX interface:
-
To
connect a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable ©
^Fig.
197 to the AUX in­
put © on the Audi music interface before
con­

necting the mobile device
©
(e.g. MP3 player,
smartphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX
input: Detach the cable©
^Fig.
197
from
the
AUX input©
^Fig.
197.
- Operation: Select and confirm the source Ex­
ternal audio player ©
Opage
243, Fig. 199.
Media are started and operated using the mo­
bile device©
^F/'g.
197.
A WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full at­

tention.
As the driver, you have full responsi­
bility for the safety of the vehicle and other
road users. Never operate mobile devices
while the vehicle is moving - risk of accident!
©
!)
CAUTION
-To avoid damaging the connection, please
take care when detaching the connector
from the Audi music interface.
- Use a USB extension cable to connect
devi­

ces with an integrated USB connector (e.g.
USB sticks). This will heLp to avoid damage
to your USB device and the Audi music inter­

face.

- Very high or very Low temperatures (a com­
mon occurrence in a car's interior) can cause
damage to mobile devices and/or impair
their performance. Please do not leave your •
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mobile devices in the vehicle when the
tem­

perature is very high or very low.
-When you switch off the ignition, the USB
ports will continue to be supplied with pow­
er as long as the energy management sys­
tem does not intervene.
- Do not use any additional USB extension ca­
bles or adapters when connecting mobile
devices which have an integrated cable or
which must be connected via a USB adapter

(tapage
240) to the Audi music interface;
this could cause performance issues.
- The AUX adapter cable is available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
- It cannot be guaranteed that mobile devices
which do not meet the specification USB 2.0
will function properly.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Some iPod versions (e.g. iPod shuffle)
can­

not be connected with the USB adapter for
devices with Apple dock connector. You can
connect these devices using the AUX adapt­
er cable.
- Content that has been changed on a mobiLe
device1' connected to the Audi music inter­
face may not be shown in the media centre.
In this case, reset the Media settings to the
Factory settings
opage
256.
- Video playback via the Audi music interface
is only supported if the system detects that
the device connected is a USB storage device

(e.g.
a USB stick). Apple or MTP devices (e.g.
smartphones) are not recognised as USB
storage devices.
- iPod/iPhone malfunctions also affect opera­
tion of the device via the MMI. In this case,
please reset your iPod/iPhone.
- Please refer to the iPod/iPhone operating
instructions for important information on
how to use your iPod/iPhone. We recom­
mend
that
you use the most up-to-date
iPod/iPhone software possible.
- For more information on the Audi music in­
terface and on which devices are supported,
please see the Audi mobile device database
at www.audi.com/bluetooth or contact an
Audi dealer.
AUX input/USB charging socket
Applies to: vehicles with AUX input/USB charging socket

You
can charge the batteries of your mobile
devi­

ces using the
USB
charging socket.
You
can con­
nect mobile devices using the analogue
AUX
in­
terface.

Fig.
198 USB charging socket and AUX input
The USB charging socket and the AUX input are
located under the armrest in the centre console

@ •=>
page 10, Fig. 2.
AUX input
- To connect a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable ©
o
Fig.
198 to the AUX in­
put ©before connecting the mobile device®

(e.g.
MP3 player, smartphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX
input: Detach the
cable
©^>F/g.
198
from the
AUX input©
^Fig.
198.
- Operation: Select and confirm the source Ex­
ternal audio player©
opage243,
Fig. 199.
Media are started and operated using the mo­
bile device
@^>Fig.
198.
USB charging socket*
- USB adapter: See
Opage
240,
USB
adapters
for Audi music interface or
USB
charging
sock­

et. •

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USB mass storage devices.
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- To charge a mobile device using
a
USB adapt­
er: Connect your mobile device®
^>Fig.
198
to

the charging socket® using
the
appropriate
USB adapter©.
- To disconnect
the
USB adapter from
the

charging socket: Detach
the
USB adapter©

^Fig.
198
from
the
USB charging socket.
- To disconnect mobile devices with Apple dock
connector: With
the
release tabs
©

^>page
240,
Fig.
196
pressed, detach
the
Apple
dock connector from
the
Apple device.
A WARNING
Today's driving conditions require your full
at­

tention.
As
the
driver, you have full responsi­
bility
for
the
safety
of
the vehicle
and
other
road users. Never use mobile devices while
the vehicle
is
moving
-
risk
of
accident!
!
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CAUTION
-To avoid damaging
the
connection
on the

Audi music interface, please take care when
unplugging
the
connector from
the
AUX
in­

put
or the
USB charging socket.
- Very high
or
very
low
temperatures
(a
com­
mon occurrence
in a
car's interior)
can
cause
damage
to
mobile devices and/or impair
their performance. Please
do not
leave your
mobile devices
in the
vehicle when
the
tem­

perature
is
very high
or
very
low.

© Note
- When you switch
off
the ignition,
the
USB
ports will continue
to be
supplied with pow­
er as Long as
the
energy management sys­
tem does
not
intervene.
- USB charging sockets marked

ICHARGEONLYI
cannot transfer data
and

are intended
for
charging only.
-
Do not
use
any
additional USB extension
ca­

bles
or
adapters when connecting mobile
devices which must
be
connected
to the USB

charging
socket
©^F/g.
198
via
a USB

adapter
(^>page
240);
this could cause per­
formance issues.
- The AUX adapter cable
is
available from
Audi dealers
or
specialist retailers.
- USB hubs
are not
supported.
- Please refer
to the
operating instructions
of

your mobile device
for
important informa­
tion
on its
operation.
-
It
cannot
be
guaranteed that
all
mobile
de­

vices will function without
any
problems.
- Using
a
mobile device with
the
engine
switched
off
will drain
the
vehicle's battery.
- Audi recommends setting
the
volume
of
a

mobile device connected
to the
AUX input
to

about
70 % of
maximum.
Playing media
Calling
up
media

You
can start
and
operate various types
of
media
via
the MMI
control console.
| Jukebox
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DVD

Audi
music interface

Xux
^external
audio player

Fig.
199
Illustration:
Possible sources
in the
media menu

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audio
playe

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WI-FI
audio player
• Online media

Fig.
200
Illustration:
Possible sources
in the
media menu
Important:
A
media source must contain audio/

video*
files
^>page
235.

*•
Press
the
I
MEDIA|
button. Press
the
left control
button repeatedly until
the
source overview
is

displayed.

•
Select and confirm
the
desired source.
Or:

Press
the|MEDIA|
button repeatedly until
the

desired source
is
selected.
You
can
select
the
following sources
in the
Media

menu,
depending
on the
vehicle equipment:
•

243

Media
® Jukebox* 236
© DVD/CD drive*
235,
236
© SD card reader
235

© Audi music interface* 241

e.g.
iPod,
USB stick
© External audio player 242

e.g.
an MP3 player connected to

the
AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player* 237
© Wi-Fi audio player* 238
© Online media* and Internet radio* .. 239
- To play audio/video files: Select a source in the
Media menu > category (e.g. artist > album >
track/title).
- To access the next level up in the structure of
folders: Press the |BACK| button. Or: Select and
confirm Go up.
- To select the previous/next
item1^:
Briefly
press the ON/OFF button on the MMI controL
console to the left/right
(KM/»I).

- To rewind/fast forward audio/video* files:
Move and hold the ON/OFF button to the left/
right (KM/»)).
-To pause/resume playback: Briefly press the
ON/OFF button on the MMI control console.

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Note
- You can scroll rapidly through long lists by
turning the rotary pushbutton quickly. The
scrolling speed depends on the number of
entries in the list.
- If the Traffic announcements
Opage
229
or DAB announcements* function is switch­
ed on, playback is interrupted for announce­
ments. You can cancel an announcement
while it is being played by briefly pressing
the ON/OFF button on the MMI controL
con­

sole.

- For safety reasons, the video picture is not
available while the vehicle is moving. While
you are driving, only the sound is played.
Media centre
Several categories for selecting
audio/video1

files are available in the media centre.
Favourites
Artists

fl*
Albums

Fig.
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fc V
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202
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Example
Orchestra Tracks

V\
Folders

J3
J
Playlists
/Videos
Categories for
a
USB stick

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5

1

•
Press the |MEDIA| button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview is

displayed.
Select and confirm the desired
source.
©Active source
The active source is highlighted. The symbol for
the active source © may change depending on
the device connected or the online media* or In­
ternet radio* service in use. The device name may
be displayed (e.g. MyPhone). A USB stick connec­
ted via the Audi music interface* is shown as an
example
^>Fig.
201.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video* files from the following categories
and copy them into the
playlist:

®
Favourites
The category Favourites appears if at least one
item has been stored as a favourite. Refer to

•=>page
246, Favourites.

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© Artists

All
available artists are displayed. Select and
con­

firm an artist, an album and then a track.
©Albums
All available albums are displayed. Select and
confirm an album and then a track.
© Genres

ALL
available genres are displayed. SeLect and
confirm a genre (e.g. Pop), an artist, an album
and then a track.

©
Tracks

AIL
available tracks are displayed. SeLect and
con­

firm a track.
© Folders
The folder structure or the track/title/chapter list
is displayed. Select
a
folder (if applicable) and se­
lect and confirm an item in it.
® Playlists
All playlists on the source along with the intelli­
gent playlists are displayed. Select and confirm a

playlist
and then a track.
Intelligent playlists:
- Last tracks played: The most recently played
tracks from the selected source are displayed.
- Most played: The tracks you have played most
often from the selected source are displayed.
-
5
stars to 1 star: Tracks from the selected
source are displayed according to their rating.
- Unrated: All files without rating information

(e.g.
ID3 tag) in the selected source are dis­

played.

©Videos*

AIL
available video files are displayed. SeLect and
confirm a video file.
Note
- Only the categories supported by the medi­
um used are available. For example, CD/
DVD-ROM tracks cannot be seLected via cat­
egories such as Artists, Albums or Genres.
The categories Podcasts, Audiobooks and
Composers are available when you are using
an iPod (source: Audi music interface

•=>
page 240).
- For safety reasons, the video picture is not
available while the vehicle is moving. While
you are driving, only the sound is played.
- If
you
synchronise a portable player with

"cloud"
services, the playlists may not be
displayed correctly on the MMI. Use the de­
vice's Local media library.
Search function
Applies to: vehicles with search function

You
can search for e.g. tracks and video files* in
the active source.

F
Media: Search
£ The Rock Band
The Rock Band The Rock Band

JJ
The latest
I
The Rock Band -
Numéro
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Fig.
203 Entry field and results list for the search function
Depending on the selected source, you can call
up the search function.
Important: The playlist
^>page
246 or the media
centre
^>page
244 must be displayed.
Calling up the search function

•
Turn the rotary pushbutton to the left until the
entry field ©
oFig.
203 for the search func­
tion is displayed. Or: Push the rotary pushbut­
ton upwards.
To use the search function: Refer to
=>page
160,
Search function.
Entries containing the search terms entered will
be displayed in the list of results©
^F/'g.
203.
You can search by
artist©^F/'g.
203, album©
or track ©. You can also search for genres and
videos.
- The system will only search for files on the
active source. •
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