mp3 AUDI A6 2006 C6 / 3.G RNS_E Navigation System Manual

Display 28The display comprises the following areas identified in the illustra-
tions
page 27, fig.20 and
page 27, fig.21:
Title line
The title line shows the main function that you are currently in, e.g.
Navigation
page 27, fig.20. If Setup is displayed on the title line
as well, you are in a Setup menu
page 27, fig.21.
Switching between the individual main functions is carried out
through the function keys
page 16.
Corners of the display
These functions depend on the menu you are currently in and are
operated using the control buttons. The control buttons are logi-
cally assigned to the corners of the screen. The top right corner of
the screen corresponds to the top right control button
page 17.
Display center
Radio station or track lists are displayed in the center of the display
in radio, CD and MP3 operation. In Navigation, the individual desti-
nation mode is displayed. In the main Setup menus, a list of avail-
able functions is displayed.
Orientation symbols
The different symbols in the display are used to select various addi-
tional functions
page 29.
SubmenuFig. 22 Display: Navigation submenuThe submenu generally comprises the following areas identified in
the illustration
fig.22:
Title line
You are also shown the title line in the submenus that were opened
for the individual main functions. This orients you as to which main
function you are in.
Submenu
The subtitle shows detailed information about the selected
submenu option, such as Destination.
Display center
In the center of the display, the available options in the particular
submenu are listed or notes are displayed.
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General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Control wheelOperation
The “controlwheel” shown in the display, together
with the “controlknob”, allows easy operation of the
basic functions when playing the CD, radio and MP3.Fig. 29 Display: Control wheel (example shows MP3 operation)– Press the corresponding function button, e.g. .
– Press the control button with the Source function.
–Select MP3.
– Press the control button with the MP3 ctrl function.– Rotate the control knob to select a function on the
control wheel
fig.29.
– Confirm your selection by pressing the control knob.
The control wheel is divided into different segments. The func-
tion of the segment depends on the current menu.
Tips
Yo u c a n f i n d t h e d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e d i f f e r e n t c o n t r o l w h e e l f u n c t i o n s
during radio operation starting on
page 62, during CD operation
starting on
page 80 and during MP3 operation starting on
page 85.
CD/SD
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Drives 34DrivesIntroductionSystem drives
The navigation DVD, audio CDs or MP3 CDs compatible
with the equipment can be loaded into the DVD navi-
gation drive.–Press the button
page 12, f i g .4 t o o p e n o r c l o s e t h e
display. The drives are located behind the display

fig.30.The following drives are integrated in the Navigation System.
DVD navigation drive
page 35
Two MP3 card readers for SD or MMC memory cards
page 40
Tips
An MP3 CD is a CD ROM on which MP3 files are stored.
Fig. 30 Display open:
DVD drive and MP3
card reader


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Drives35
General operation
RADIO, CD
NAME, TEL
NAV, INFO
CAR, SETUP
Applies to vehicles: with CD changerCD changerFor technical reasons there are two different CD changers which are
not available for all models.


Audi cd changer* in glove compartment
fig.31


CD changer with cartridge* in trunk
fig.32
Th e differences in operation of the external CD changer are limited
to the different procedure when loading the CDs into the changer.
Tips
The CD changers are available as factory equipment.DVD navigation driveGeneralThe DVD navigation drive
page 36, fig.33 can read and play the
n a v i g a t i o n DV D, a u d i o CD s (C D- A ) a n d M P 3 C Ds c o m p a t i b l e w it h t h e
equipment.
An a ud i o C D (C D- A ) i n s e r t e d i n t h e d ri v e is p l a ye d u s in g t h e C D f un c -
tion
page 78. An MP3 CD ins er ted in the drive is played using the
MP3 function
page 83.
Important tips for handling the different data carriers can be found
starting on
page 48.
Tips
Navigation DVDs can be purchased from an Audi dealer. The dealer
can also provide you with information about navigation DVD
updates.
Fig. 31 Audi cd
changer in glove
compartmentFig. 32 CD changer
with cartridge in trunk

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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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Drives41
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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