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Media
Media
Introduction
The MMI system includes various media drives
and provides various options for connecting
devi­

ces.
For example, you can play audio/video* files
from the jukebox* or connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface* and operate it via the

MMI.

Notes
General information
Media and format limitations: The MMI system
(including the SD card reader and the connection

for
the USB mass storage device*) has been tes­
ted for use with many of the products and media
currently available on the market. However,
there may be some devices/media and audio/vid­

eo*
files that are not supported or cannot be

played,
or the functionality may be limited under
certain circumstances.
Digital rights management: Please note that
copyright Law applies to audio/video* files.
The MMI media drives do not support DRM-pro-
tected files; these files are marked with the sym­
bol S.
Data storage: Never store important data on SD

cards,
the jukebox*, CDs/DVDs or mobile devices.
AUDI AC shall not accept any liability whatsoever

for
the loss of files and media.
Loading times: The more files, folders or play­
lists are stored on a storage device, the longer it
will take to load the audio files/video* files. We
recommend using a storage device which
con­

tains only audio/video* files. If
you
want to re­
duce the time it takes to load the audio/video*

files,
you can create subfolders (e.g. for an artist
or album). The loading time will be extended ad­
ditionally if
you
are importing data.
Metadata: Metadata stored on audio files (e.g.
artists, tracks, album covers) will be displayed
automatically when the files are played. If this
information is not stored on the relevant medi­

um,
the MMI system will use the database of
metadata from Gracenote. Nevertheless, meta­
data may not be displayed in some cases.
Restricted performance: If
you
experience re­
stricted performance, reset the Media settings
to the factory defaults
^page
256.
If
you
experience restricted performance from
the Jukebox*, reset it to the factory settings

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page 256.
For information on the characteristics of the sup­
ported media and file formats, please refer to

opage
249 onwards.
CAUTION
Please always observe the information
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Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
CD/DVD mode
CD/DVD and format limitations: In view of the
variety of CDs/DVDs and the difference in memo­
ry capacities, the functionality may be restricted
in the case of some storage devices. Under cer­
tain circumstances, audio CDs/video DVDs that
are copy-protected or CDs/DVDs that do not com­
ply with the standard audio format, and multi-
session CDs cannot be played at all, or the func­
tionality may be limited. We recommend always
finalising the burning process when creating

multisession
CDs. Multisession is not supported
for DVDs.
Handling CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD

drive:
To ensure perfect, high-quality playback
and avoid scanning errors or damage to the me­
dia drive, always store CDs/DVDs in a suitable
case and do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not use:
- Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
- Single CDs/DVDs (diameter 8 cm)
- Non-circular CDs/DVDs (shape CDs)
- CDs/DVDs with stickers
- Protective rings
- Cleaning discs
Thermal cut-out: In the case of unusually hot or
cold outside temperatures, it is possible that CD/
DVD playback will temporarily not be possible. A •
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thermal cut-out is installed to protect the CD/
DVD and the reading laser.
Laser devices: Laser devices are divided into the
safety classes 1 to 4, as specified by DIN
IEC
76
(CO) 6/VDE 0837. The optical readers installed in
your vehicle are classified as safety class 1. La­
sers used in devices that fall into this category
are very weak and well screened, so there is no
danger if used correctly.
Media drives
SD card readers

Fig.
192 Inserting an SD card
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there may
be either one or two SD card readers in the glove

box@ tapage
10, Fig. 2.
- To insert an SD card: The missing corner of the
SD card should be at the front right. Slide the
SD card into the slot in the card reader® until
you
feel
it engage
^>Fig.
192.
- Automatic playback: When an SD card with
supported audio/video files*
^>page
249 is in­

serted,
playback will start automatically.
- To remove an SD card: Briefly press the SD

card.

The SD card readers are called up and operated
via the MMI
© ^page
243, Fig. 199.
© CAUTION
Only use one-piece SD cards. If
you
use adapt­
er cards (more than one piece), the SD card
can become detached from the adapter (e.g.
caused
by
jolting,
etc). Parts could then get
stuck in the drive, impairing the functionality
of the system.
Store the SD cards in a suitable case to pro­
tect them from dirt and dust and to avoid
damage.
DVD drive
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193 DVD drive
The DVD drive is located in the glove
box@
^>page
10, Fig. 2.
-To load a CD/DVD: The CD/DVD will be drawn
in automatically. Insert the CD/DVD (text fac­
ing upwards)
into
the DVD slot©
OF/g.
193,
holding it straight.
-Automatic playback: Playback starts automati­
cally when a CD/DVD with supported audio/vid­

eo*
files
^>page
249 is inserted.
-To eject a CD/DVD: Press button®
^F/g.
193.
After it has been ejected, the CD/DVD will be
pulled back into the DVD drive automatically af­
ter about ten seconds if it is not removed from
the DVD slot.
The DVD drive is called up and operated via the

MMI
©
^>page
243, Fig. 199.
CAUTION
- Never use any force to push a CD/DVD into
the drive. The CD/DVD will be drawn into
the slot automatically.
- Do not insert any CDs/DVDs with stickers in­
to the media drive. The stickers could be­
come detached from the CD/DVD and dam­
age the drive.
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Note
Playback cannot be guaranteed if the CD/DVD
contains audio/video files with a high data

rate.

CD drive
Applies to: vehicles with CD drive
Jukebox
Applies to: vehicles with jukebox

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Fig.
194 CD drive
The CD drive is located in the glove
box@
^>page
10, Fig. 2.
- To load a CD: The
CD
will be drawn in automati­
cally. Insert
the
CD (text facing upwards) into

the CD slot
©oF/g.
194, holding it straight.
- Automatic playback: Playback starts automati­
cally when a
CD
with supported audio files

^>page
250,
CD
drive is inserted.
- To eject a CD: Press button ®
^>Fig.
194.
After it has been ejected, the
CD
will automati­
cally be pulled back into the CD player after
about ten seconds if it is not removed from the
CD slot.
The
CD
drive is started and operated via the MMI

^>page
243, Playing media.
CAUTION
- Never use any force to push a CD into the

drive.
The
CD
will be drawn into the slot au­
tomatically.
- Do not insert any CDs with stickers into the
media drive. The stickers could become de­
tached from the CD and damage the drive.
© Note
After you have filled the jukebox with music or
videos, for example from your
SD
card, you can
play them directly from the jukebox. The jukebox
has approximately 10
GB
of storage.

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

^page
243 is displayed. SeLect and confirm
Jukebox.
Filling
the
jukebox
- Press the |MEDIA| button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview

*=>page
243 is displayed. SeLect one of the
fol­

lowing sources to copy to the jukebox: SD

card*,
CD-ROM*, DVD-ROM*, USB storage de­

vice*.

Important: The media centre (e.g. tracks, al­
bums) must be open.
- To select an entry: Select an entry from the
media centre. SeLect: right control button >
Copy to jukebox
>
This entry or Entire list.
Important: The playlist must be open. Refer to

ï>
page 246.
- To choose a track: Select the track currently be­
ing played. Select: right control button
>
Copy
to jukebox
>
This track/Entire album
or
This
artist.
Important: A video file must be playing.
-Select: right control button > Copy to jukebox.
The copying procedure will start and its status
will be shown on the MMI.
- To hide the copying procedure: Select and
con­

firm Continue copying in background. The
copying procedure will be hidden.
- To cancel the copying procedure: Select and
confirm Cancel copying procedure. Or: Remove
the source from which you are currently import­
ing files. Files that have already been copied
will remain stored. •
Playback cannot be guaranteed if the CD
con­

tains audio files with a high data rate.
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Important: Copying must be in progress in the
background.
- To display the copy procedure: SeLect: right
control button
>
Active copy procedure.
During the copying procedure, the audio files are
automatically sorted according to the categories
in the media centre based on the metadata stor­
ed for the files
^page
244. The video files cop­
ied can be found in the Videos category of the
media centre.
Playing from the jukebox
Important:
The
jukebox must contain audio/vid­
eo files
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236, Filling the jukebox.
The jukebox is called up and operated via the

MMI
®
<>page
243, Fig. 199.
Displaying the jukebox memory capacity
SeLect: right control button
>
Jukebox memory
capacity. Information on the jukebox memory ca­
pacity and the number of stored tracks will be

displayed.

Deleting tracks from the jukebox1'
Important:
The
jukebox must contain audio/vid­
eo files.
- Delete entry: Select an entry from the
juke­

box's media centre. SeLect: right control button
> Delete from jukebox
>
This entry or Entire
list.
- The status of the deletion process will be
shown on the MMI. During the deletion process
the playback of the jukebox is interrupted; it is
started again automatically once the deletion
process has been completed.
(7) CAUTION
Only copy audio/video files while the engine is

running;
otherwise the vehicle battery will be
discharged
© Note
For legal reasons it is not possible to copy
tracks from audio CDs onto the jukebox

1)
Not in the Playback view.
- Files that have already been copied are de­
tected automatically and cannot be copied
to
the
jukebox again.
- It is not possible to play audio/video files*
in the CD/DVD* drive while they are being

copied.

- For legal reasons there is no export function

for
the jukebox.
- Files or tracks that do not include stored
metadata are listed as Unknown. Audi rec­
ommends that you mark the audio files with
the corresponding metadata (e.g. ID3 tags).
- When handing over your vehicle e.g. to a
new buyer, reset the jukebox to the factory
settings
^>page
256.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth

You
can use the Bluetooth audio player to play
music
from
your Bluetooth-enabled
device
(e.g.
smartphone) wirelessly via the MMI.
Important: To connect a Bluetooth device, the
vehicle must be stationary and the Bluetooth
function of your Bluetooth device and the Blue­
tooth audio player
^>page
258 function of the
MMI system must be switched on.
- To connect a Bluetooth device: Press the
|MEDIA| button. Press the left control button
repeatedly until the source overview is dis­

played.
Select and confirm Bluetooth audio
player
© ^>page
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Not
con­

nected > Connect Bluetooth audio player. The
system will start searching for Bluetooth
devi­

ces.
Follow the instructions given by the MMI.
- Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth de­
vice from the List. The MMI will generate a PIN
to establish the connection.
- Select and confirm Yes.
- Enter the PIN on your Bluetooth device to es­
tablish a connection. Or: If the PIN is already
being displayed on your Bluetooth device,
please confirm it on the device. You have about
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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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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.

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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

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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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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

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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 ©
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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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Applies to MTP devices only. Does not apply to Apple or
USB mass storage devices.
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