navigation AUDI A3 2004 8P / 2.G RNS_E Navigation System Manual

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General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Ejecting navigation DVD– Press the button to open the display.
– W h e n t h e d i sp l a y i s f ul l y o pe n , pr e ss t h e E j e c t bu t to n .
The navigation DVD will be ejected.
NoteAlways keep the navigation DVD in a suitable jewel case (e.g. CD
case) to protect it from dirt, dust particles, scratches and other
damage. You can find additional hints starting on
page 48.
MP3 playerGeneral
The MP3 player recognizes MP3 music files on different
data carriers.MP3 music are normally subject to copyright law in accordance with
the applicable international and national regulations. Without the
p r i o r c o n s e n t o f t h e c o p y r i g h t h o l d e r, d u p l i c a t i o n s m a y n o t b e m a d e
in some countries, not even for personal use.
Please find out about and follow applicable copyright regulations.
As long as you yourself hold these rights, for example, to your own
compositions and recordings or they were granted by the benefi-
ciary, these restrictions naturally do not apply.Storage medium “MP3 CD”
C D s w i t h s t o r e d M P 3 f i l e s c a n b e p l a y e d o n t h e i n t e g r a l
MP3 player.Only MP3 compositions which were stored on a CD in accordance
with the ISO9660 file system (single session and multisession) can
be played. MP3 CDs with a capacity of 650 and 700 MB can be used.
The maximum length for the file names is 8+3 characters.
The maximum number per medium is limited to 400 files.
MPEG-1 layer 3 format is supported by the MP3 player. Fixed bit
rates of 32-320 kbits/s are supported.
Fig. 35 Display open:
Ejecting navigation
DVD


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Drives 38For compressing MP3 files we recommend a bit rate of at least 160
kbit/s.
In the case of MP3 files with a variable bit rate, there may be a
discrepancy between play time displayed and the real time.
If various types of information (artist, album, track name, and so on)
a re to b e d i s p l a y e d , a n I D 3 t a g m us t b e a t t a che d to t h e M P 3 fi l e . Th e
MP3 player supports Versions 1 and 2 of ID3 tags. The display of
artist and track name is limited to a total of 64 characters maximum.
The Navigation System recognizes playlists and can play MP3 files
in the sequence established there. The structure of the playlists
must conform to m3u format. The file names must have the exten-
sion “.m3u”.
Tips
Because of the diversity of CD-R/CD-RW blanks and their different
storage capacities, function may be limited with individual storage
media.
Loading CD
M P3 C Ds a n d a u d i o C D s c a n a ls o b e p la y e d i n t h e DV D
navigation drive.
Fig. 36 Display open:
DVD navigation driveFig. 37 Display open:
Inserting CD into the
drive

Drives 38For compressing MP3 files we recommend a bit rate of at least 160
kbit/s.
In the case of MP3 files with a variable bit rate, there may be a
discrepancy between play time displayed and the real time.
If various types of information (artist, album, track name, and so on)
a re to b e d i s p l a y e d , a n I D 3 t a g m us t b e a t t a che d to t h e M P 3 fi l e . Th e
MP3 player supports Versions 1 and 2 of ID3 tags. The display of
artist and track name is limited to a total of 64 characters maximum.
The Navigation System recognizes playlists and can play MP3 files
in the sequence established there. The structure of the playlists
must conform to m3u format. The file names must have the exten-
sion “.m3u”.
Tips
Because of the diversity of CD-R/CD-RW blanks and their different
storage capacities, function may be limited with individual storage
media.
Loading CD
M P3 C Ds a n d a u d i o C D s c a n a ls o b e p la y e d i n t h e DV D
navigation drive.
Fig. 36 Display open:
DVD navigation driveFig. 37 Display open:
Inserting CD into the
drive

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General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
– Press the button to open the display
page 38,
fig.36.
– Hold the MP3 CD or audio CD by the hole in the center
and the outer edge
page 38, fig.37.
– Guide the MP3 CD or audio CD straight (label side up)
into the drive . The CD is pulled in automatically.Before inserting the CD, check to make sure there is no CD already
in the drive. If there is a CD in the drive, push the Eject button and
remove the CD
page 37.
A CD s ho uld never be forced in to the drive. The CD is pulled in auto-
matically. If the CD is inserted wrong side up, you will be alerted by
a message in the open display.
If an MP3 CD has been inserted and not played, the data from the
ID3 tag are read in in the background. If you start playback of an
MP3 CD immediately, the ID3 tag data are displayed for the track
being played.
An audio CD (CD-A) inserted in the DVD navigation drive is played
using the CD function
page 78. An MP3 CD inserted in the DVD
navigation drive is played using the MP3 function
page 83.
Note


Always keep the navigation DVD that you removed in a suitable
j e w e l c as e (e .g . C D c as e ) to p ro t e c t t he DV D f ro m d i r t , d us t p a r t i c le s ,
scratches and other damage
page 48.


Do not attach labels to the CDs. Heat can cause the label to
b e c o m e d e t a ch e d i n t h e d ri v e , j a m t h e CD a n d c a us e a m a lf un c t io n .
Use a permanent marker to label CDs you have burned yourself.


Never expose the navigation DVD to direct sunlight.
Tips


Standard 12-cm diameter CDs can be used. Mini CDs with a
diameter of 8 cm (3 inches) or non-circular CDs, known as shape
CDs, must not be used.


The use of cleaning CDs can lead to mechanical damage to the
drive.


Because of the diversity of CD-R/CD-RW blanks and their
different storage capacities, function may be limited with individual
storage media.


If you have not inserted a navigation DVD into the drive, you
cannot use the Navigation and Directory functions.
Ejecting a CD– Press the button to open the display.


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Fig. 38 Display open:
Ejecting a CD


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– Push the Eject button to eject the MP3 CD or the audio
CD.O n l y u s e c l e a n C D s w i t h o u t s c r a t c h e s o r d a m a g e t o e n s u r e p r o b l e m -
free, high-quality music playback.
Note


A l w a y s k e e p t h e M P 3 C D s / a u d i o C D s i n a s u i t a b l e j e w e l c a s e ( e .g .
CD case) to protect them from dirt, dust particles, scratches and
other damage.


Never expose MP3 CDs/audio CDs to direct sunlight.
SD or MMC memory cards
Both SD and MMC cards can be used as memory
cards.SD or MMC cards with a storage capacity of 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB
and 256 MB can be used.
The two MP3 card readers were tested with most of the products
available on the market. However, in isolated cases, it is possible
that individual memory cards may not be recognized.
Memory cards must be formatted using the FAT or FAT32 methods.
The file/folder name must not exceed a maximum of 64 characters
in le ngth. Files with longer file/fo ld er n ame s are not played. The file
names for the MP3 files must have the extension “.mp3”.
MPEG-1 layer 3 format is supported by the MP3 player. For
compressing MP3 files, we recommend a bit rate of at least 160
kbits/s. Fixed bit rates of 32-320 kbits/s are supported.In the case of MP3 files with a variable bit rate, there may be a
discrepancy between play time displayed and the real time.
The maximum number per medium is limited to 400 files and 256
file folders.
I f v a r i o us t yp e s o f in fo r m a t io n (a r t i s t , a l b um , t ra ck n a m e , a n d s o o n )
a re t o b e d i s p la y e d , a n I D3 t a g m u s t b e a t t a ch e d to t h e M P 3 fi l e . Th e
MP3 player supports Versions 1 and 2 of ID3 tags. The display of
a r t i s t a n d t ra ck n a m e i s li m it e d to a t o t a l o f 6 4 ch a ra c t e r s m a x i m um .
The Navigation System recognizes playlists and can play MP3 files
in the sequence established there. The structure of the playlists
must conform to m3u format. The file names must have the exten-
sion “.m3u”.
Tips
Individual types of memory cards may have limited functions.
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General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Loading a memory card
The Navigation System contains two MP3 card
readers.
– Press the button to open the display
page 39,
fig.38.
– Insert the memory card with the label side up (contact
surface down) into the card reader slot
fig.39. The
missing corner of the memory card must point to the
front right as seen in the direction of travel
fig.40.
– Then push the memory card into the slot until you feel it
click into place. The memory card is flush with the area
around it.I f t h e m e m o r y c a r d h a s b e e n l o a d e d c o r r e c t l y, t h e f o r m a t t e d s t o r a g e
capacity of the card is displayed in the open display. In addition, the
file format “MP3”, or possibly the date carrier name, is displayed if
MP3 audio files have been stored on the card and they can be read
by the MP3 player.
As long as the message “Reading card...Please do not remove”
appears in the display, the memory card must not be removed from
the drive. If the memory card is removed from the drive, there is a
possibility that the data will be destroyed. In this case, the memory
card can no longer be read and must be formatted.
If a memory card has been inserted and not played, the data from
the ID3 tag s are re ad in the b ackground. If you star t playback of the
memory card immediately, the ID3 tag data are displayed for the
track being played.
Note
Use only single-piece SD/MMC memory cards. If you use SD/MMC
adapter cards (multi-piece memory cards), the memory card can
become detached from the adapter as the result of vibration while
driving. There is a possibility that individual pieces may become
stuck in the drive.
Fig. 39 Display open:
Inserting a memory
card.Fig. 40 Display open:
Position of the
SD/MMC card during
loading


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Drives 50 Do not place an adhesive label on a CD.
Do not place an adhesive label on your CDs. Due to heat build-up
inside the CD player, the label could come loose and jam up the CD
player or CD changer.
Do not use protective rings.
Do not use commerically available protective rings. They could jam
up the player.
Cleaning your CDs
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean your CDs. Wipe the disc starting
f r o m t h e c e n t e r a n d w o r k i n g y o u r w a y o u t . Yo u c a n p u r c h as e s p e c i a l
cleaners to remove stubborn stains from your CD.
Never use CD cleaners which contain benzine or other corrosive
properties. They could damage your CD!Note


Never place an adhesive label on your CDs.


To prevent the CD player from malfunctioning, never use CD
protectors or stabilizers (available in most stores).


Never insert an out-of-round CD (shape CDs) in the CD slot.


Never leave your CDs exposed to direct sunlight.


The use of cleaning CDs can lead to mechanical damage to the
drive.
Tips on handling navigation DVDsTo ensure p erfect, high-quality navigatio n DVD playb ack, only clean
navigation DVDs should be used. In addition, observe the following:Do not use a damaged navigation DVD
You should not use a scratched or damaged navigation DVD. To
avoid damage, never expose the navigation DVD to direct sunlight.
Always keep the navigation DVD in a suitable jewel case (e.g. CD
case).
Do not attach labels
Do not attach labels to the navigation DVD. Attaching labels can
cause an imbalance. If the labels are exposed to heat, they can
become detached and cause damage to the navigation DVD drive.
Do not use protective rings
Co mm e r c i a ll y a v a i l a b l e p ro t e c t i v e r i n g s m u s t n o t b e us e d . Th e y c a n
jam in the navigation DVD drive and damage the drive mechanism.
Cleaning the navigation DVD
Use only a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the navigation DVD. Wipe the
DVD in a straight line from the center outwards. Heavy soiling can
be removed with a commercial CD cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
Please never use fluids such as gasoline, paint thinner or vinyl
record cleaner or the surface of the DVD could be damaged!
Note


Never place an adhesive label on your Navigation DVD.


To a v o id d a ma g e to t h e DV D d ri v e , n e v e r us e a CD p ro t e c t i v e fi l m
or stabilizer (available in stores as a CD accessory).


Always keep the navigation DVD in a suitable jewel case (e.g. CD
case) to protect it from dirt, dust particles, scratches and other
damage.


Never expose the navigation DVD to direct sunlight.


The use of cleaning CDs can lead to mechanical damage to the
drive.
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General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Tips
If outside temperatures are unusually high or low, the navigation
DVD function may be temporarily unavailable. A thermal switch has
been installed to protect the navigation DVD and the laser
scanner.Handling the navigation DVD or CD
Correct handling of the data carrier being used helps
to extend its life.Alwa ys hold a N avigatio n DVD o r CD either b y the hole in the center
or by the outer edge
fig.52.
The CDs should never be forced into the slot. The CD will be pulled
into the CD changer automatically.
When inserting a CD into the drive, insert it with the printed side
facing up and straight.
Error messagesThe following may be the reason for a read error in the display:

The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is contaminated.


The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD was inserted upside
down (with the printed side down).


The navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3 CD is scratched.


There is condensation on the navigation DVD, audio CD or MP3
CD.


The mechanism for the CD changer, the navigation DVD drive or
the MP3 card reader is malfunctioning.
Check the navigation DVD, audio CD, MP3 CD or SD/MMC memory
card for damage.
Cl e a n th e n a v i g a t io n DV D, a ud i o C D o r M P 3 C D b y w i p i n g it f ro m t he
center toward the outside with a soft, lint-free cloth.
In cold weather and in rain showers, moisture (condensation) can
collect in the housing or on the data carriers. This can cause skips
or make playback impossible. When moisture is no longer present,
it should be possible to play them.
If the mechanism for the CD changer with magazine malfunctions,
remove the magazine from the changer
page 46 and inspect the
CDs for damage and for correct positioning in the magazine
page 48.
I f t h e m e c h a n i s m f o r t h e A u d i c d c h a n g e r m a l f u n c t i o n s , p u s h t h e C D
Eject button and the corresponding illuminated button to eject the
CD page 44. Inspect the CD for damage.
Try to resume DVD/CD operation. If the malfunction persists, please
consult a qualified dealership.
Fig. 52 Holding your
Navigation DVD or CD

Drives 52
TipsIf outside temperatures are unusually high or low, navigation
DVD/ CD playback may be te mpo rarily una vailab le. A thermal switch
has been installed to protect the navigation DVD/CDs and the laser
scanner.

RADIO 56RADIOIntroductionSelecting radio function
The radio settings can be selected via the
function button.Fig. 53 Display: Main radio menu– Press the function button
page 16. The main
radio menu (station list)
fig.53 or the previous active
radio function menu appears in the display.
– Press one of the control buttons
page 17 to move to
the appropriate submenus to
fig.53.
The following submenus are available in the radio
function:
FM

AM
FM
AM
A1
A
Control button
functions 
fig. 53
Radio submenus

Memory
Memory list

Band
FM
AM
Satellite Radio
(XM Radio* or Sirius Radio*)

Sound
Balance
Fader
Tr e b l e
Bass
DSP
a)b)

Volume settings (Navigation info)
a)Digital Signal Processingb)Vehicles with a BOSE® sound system in conjunction with an AudioPilot do
n o t h av e a DS P f un c t io n . In t hi s c ase y o ur ve h icl e is e quip p e d wi t h d y n a mi c
noise compensation
page 94.
Tuning
(FM/AM range)
Tu n e u p
Tune down
Seek up
Seek down
Store station
Scan
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