Memory AUDI A6 2008 C6 / 3.G Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

Media drives 12
played. CDs that comply with the standard audio format have the
label “Compact Disc Digital Audio”.
•At extremely high or low outside temperatures, it is possible that
the playback of a CD/DVD will not function temporarily. A thermostat
switch is installed to protect the CD/DVD and the reading laser.
•Never remove the device cover. The device has no components
that can be serviced by the owner.
CD changer
Introduction
Eject button
CD slot
button
Position buttons with integrated diodes
The CD changer is located in the centre console. You can load
standard audio CDs or MP3/WMA CDs into the CD changer. The MMI
is used for playing CDs
page 63.
MP3/ WMA files must meet the following specifications:In the case of MP3 files with variable bit rate the display of elapsed
playing time may deviate from the actual figure.
Please note that music files are copyright-protected.
Note
•Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
•The CD changer does not support playlists and DRM-protected
files.
•In view of the variety of CD-Rs and CD-RWs and the difference in
memory capacities, the quality of this function may vary in the case
of some memory media.
Loading CDs
Do not use any force when inserting a CD into the drive. The
CD will be drawn into the slot automatically.
Fig. 3 CD changer
A1
A2
A3LOAD
A4
MP3 filesWMA files
FormatMPEG-1 Layer 2 and 3
MPEG-2 Layer 2 and 3Version 7, 8 and 9
StandardISO 9660 Level 1 and 2
File systemJoliet (single session and multisession)
Bit rates32 to 320 kbit/s and variable bit rate
Number of
files and
directoriesMax. 255 files per directory, max. 255 directories;
in total not more than 512 files and directories
per medium
ID3 tags/
WMA tagsVersion 1, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3
and 2.4,
max. 30 charactersVersion 7, 8 and 9,
max. 30 characters
Supported
mediaCD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW with a capacity of 650 MB
and 700 MB











Media drives17
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Disconnecting the iPod connector
– Release the connector by pressing both knobs

page 16, fig. 9.
– Carefully pull the connector out of the iPod .
When it is connected, the iPod can be put away in the storage bay

page 15, fig. 5.
The iPod battery is charged via the adapter cable when the iPod is
connected to the Audi music interface and the ignition is switched
on.
The following iPods can be connected to the iPod adapter cable:
•iPod Mini (versions 1.3.0, 1.4.0 and 1.4.1)
•iPod nano 1G - First Generation (versions 1.1, 1.1.1 and 1.3)
•iPod 5G - Fifth Generation Video (version 1.1.2)
•iPod 4G - Fourth Generation (version 3.1.1)
Other versions cannot be used with the iPod adapter cable. You can
connect these devices as portable players using the optional
adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug*
page 18.
Any problems with the iPod will also affect the operation of the MMI.
In this case, please reset your iPod (see operating instructions)
The following iPod control functions are not supported by the MMI:
•Star rating for music tracks
•Jump to a specific place in a track
•Add tracks to the “on-the-go” playlist
•Display the “compilations” folder. Similarly, tracks marked “part
of a compilation” are not included in the artist list if the compilation
function was activated in the iPod.
Note
•For more information on operating the iPod via the MMI, please
refer to the sections starting on
page 63.
•Please refer to the iPod operating instructions for important
information on how to use your iPod.
•We recommend that you update the iPod software to the latest
status.
•Your Audi dealership will be able to provide the latest informa-
tion on the Audi music interface.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and USB/mini USB adapter cable - under
development at the time of printing
Connecting a portable player via a USB/mini
USB adapter cable
Different USB memory devices can be connected to the
Audi music interface via a USB/mini USB adapter cable.
When connected, the memory devices can be put away in the
storage bay
page 15, fig. 5.
The Audi music interface supports USB memory devices belonging
to the “USB Device Subclass 1, 2 and 6”. The manufacturer will
provide you with information on the “USB Device Subclass” of a USB
memory device.
The following USB memory devices are supported:
•USB sticks
•Single card readers
•Multiple card readers (first card slot used)
•USB MP3 players that do not require special driver software
•External USB flash memory
•External USB hard drives (HDD) - 1", 1.8", 2.5" drives with a max.
starting/continuous current of 800 mA
For information on how to operate the USB memory device via the
MMI, please refer to sections starting on
page 63.
MP3/ WMA files must meet the following specifications:
A1
A2










Media drives 18
Please note that music files are copyright-protected.
Note
•You can shorten the process of scanning for music files on the
connected USB memory device by creating a central folder for
music files and playlists and positioning it as the first item (alpha-
betically) on the memory device.
•Do not use USB extension cables or adapters as these impair the
functionality.
•The Audi music interface does not support DRM-protected files.
•In view of the variety of USB memory devices and the difference
in memory capacities, the functionality may be restricted in the case
of some memory devices.
•For up-to-date information please see the internet, e.g.
“www.audi.com”.
•An iPod shuffle cannot be used with the USB/mini USB adapter
cable.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface and 3.5 mm jack plug/adapter cable - under
development at the time of printing
Connecting a portable player via an adapter
cable (with 3.5 mm jack plug)
You can connect your portable player (e.g. MP3 player) to
the Audi music interface using the adapter cable with
3.5 mm jack plug.
– Connect the 3.5 mm jack plug to the earphone connec-
tion of your portable player. The audio source is then
played through the sound system of your vehicle.
If the Audi music interface is already selected as the source

page 63, fig. 54, you may hear some brief interference (a noise
often occurring on home stereo systems) when you connect or
disconnect the 3.5 mm jack plug. To avoid this interference, you can
either activate the mute function
page 45 or another audio
source (radio
page 54, CD
page 63) before connecting and
disconnecting the portable player.
Note
We recommend setting the output level of the portable player to
about 70 percent of maximum. You can adjust the volume level (for
instance to match the radio volume) via the Input level function

page 70.
MP3 filesWMA files
FormatMPEG-1, MPEG-2
MPEG-2.5Version 7, 8 and 9
StandardISO 9660 Level 1 and 2
File systemFAT16, FAT32
File namesDisplay of file names may be restricted by MMI
screen.
Bit rates8 to 320 kbit/s and vari-
able bit rate64 to 320 kbit/s and vari-
able bit rate
No. of filesMax. 500 files per directory
(function restricted with more than 500 files)
Structure of
foldersMax. 7 subfolders
PlaylistsMax. 119 playlists, no more than 1000 entries per
playlist
Playlist
formatsM3U, PLS, B4S
ID3 tags/
WMA tagsVersion 1, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3
and 2.4,
max. 30 charactersVersion 7, 8 and 9,
max. 30 characters










Phone pre-installation23
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Note
•If you use mobile phones in the vehicle this can generate electro-
magnetic fields.
−For this reason, you should always operate mobile phones
with an external aerial. This also applies to mobile phones used
in Bluetooth mode. The external aerial directs the electromag-
netic fields to the exterior, which reduces the field strength in the
vehicle interior.
−If retrofitting an external aerial, please ensure that it is
installed correctly.
•For more information on how to bond your mobile phone, please
refer to the mobile phone operating instructions.
•For up-to-date information on the phone pre-installation, please
ask an Audi dealer or specialist retailer.
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Phone book entries
The phone book entries on your SIM card and your mobile
phone directory are automatically stored in the on-board
phone system.
Loading the phone book entries
The phone book entries will be loaded into the on-board phone
system automatically when you switch on the ignition (if the mobile
phone supports this function). It may take several minutes to load
the entries, depending on how many entries are stored on the
mobile phone.
The last four phone books loaded into the on-board phone system
remain stored there. When you link a fifth mobile phone to the on-
board phone system, the phone book from the mobile phone which
has not been used for the longest time is deleted from the on-board
system. Up to 1000 phone book entries per phone book can be
stored in the memory.
Using the mobile phone again later
If the SIM card is identical, the phone book entries are already
stored in the on-board phone system. You can use the phone book
almost immediately.
The system automatically checks the phone book entries in the
background and will update the memory if the entries have
changed.
Displaying the phone book entries
The phone book entries are displayed in alphabetical order together
with a category symbol
fig. 15, e.g. SIM card, private, business,
mobile phone or telephone symbol.
Note
•Which phone book entries are displayed on the MMI will depend
on the mobile phone you are using.
•In certain cases, phone book entries from a mobile phone may
not be transmitted in alphabetical order. If more than 1000 phone
book entries exist, entries with certain initial letters may not appear
on the MMI.
Fig. 15 Finding an
entry in the phone
book











Bluetooth car telephone kit29
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
– Enter the PIN for handsfree mode on the mobile phone
within about 30 seconds. The factory default for the PIN
for handsfree mode is 1234. A mobile phone symbol

page 28, fig. 20 will appear in the status line of the
MMI display when the mobile phone has successfully
bonded.
The external car aerial is not used. The handset* cannot be used.
Note
•Audi does not recommend using a mobile telephone with Hands-
Free Profile.
•You should change the PIN for handsfree mode to prevent other
users from connecting to your car telephone kit
page 96.
•For up-to-date information on mobile phones with the Hands-
Free Profile, please ask an Audi dealer or specialist retailer.
Applies to vehicles: with Bluetooth car telephone kit
Phone book entries
The phone book entries on your SIM card and your mobile
phone directory are automatically stored on the MMI
system.
Loading the phone book entries
The phone book entries will be loaded into the MMI automatically
when you switch on the ignition (if the mobile phone supports this
function). It may take several minutes to load the entries, depending
on how many entries are stored on the mobile phone.
The last four phone books loaded into the MMI memory remain
stored there. When you link a fifth mobile phone to the car tele-
phone kit, the phone book from the mobile phone which has not
been used for the longest time is deleted from the MMI. Up to 1255
phone book entries per phone book can be stored in the memory.
Reconnecting a mobile phone
If the SIM card is the same as before, the phone book will appear on
the MMI after a short time.
The MMI automatically checks the phone book entries in the back-
ground and will update the memory if the entries have changed.
Displaying the phone book entries
The phone book entries are displayed in alphabetical order together
with a category symbol
fig. 21, e.g. SIM card, private, business,
mobile phone or telephone symbol.
Note
•Which phone book entries are displayed on the MMI will depend
on the mobile phone you are using.
•If the SIM card is in the handset
page 31, only the SIM card
entries will be displayed.
•In certain cases, phone book entries from a mobile phone may
not be transmitted in alphabetical order. If there are too many
phone book entries, entries with certain initial letters may not be
displayed on the MMI system.
A1
Fig. 21 Phone book
entries











Basic operation 42
MMI display
“Standard” menus
After pressing a function selector button
page 41, a menu will
appear in the MMI display.
Fig. 30 Setup Naviga-
tion
Fig. 31 Radio
submenu
LegendSymbol /
MarkingExplanation
Heading
Selected mode (e.g. radio
fig. 31).
Display in Setup menu: Setup menu in
the selected mode (e.g. Setup Naviga-
tion
fig. 30).
In vehicles with a telephone* the net-
work provider and, if applicable, the
roaming symbol
 will be shown.
TMC symbolsReception of TMC traffic messages

page 121.
Arrows
pointing
up/downIndicate further menu options
(next/previous page).
CursorPoints to the item selected in a menu.
Selected
optionA selected item is highlighted in white.
Selection boxSelection possibilities for selected
item.
ArrowIndicates more selection or setting
possibilities.
Temperature
display*Selected temperature setting in vehi-
cles with automatic air conditioner*.
Signal
strength indi-
cator*Quality of mobile phone connection,
or
PIN: Entering PIN
page 88
PUK: Entering PUK
page 88
SIM: Inserting SIM card
Envelope*
Unread text message
page 100.
Crossed-out envelope: No more text
messages can be received (SIM card
memory is full)
page 100.
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10











Basic operation45
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Switching the MMI display on and off
Switching off the display
– Starting from any one of the Setup menus, press the
control button for Display.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Switch off display

fig. 34 and press the rotary pushbutton. The display
will be switched off.
Switching on the display
– Press or turn the rotary pushbutton, or
– Press a function selector button, or
– Press a control button, or
– Press the button.
Note
After switching off the display, you can still change the station on a
selected audio/video source using the arrow buttons on the MMI
control console.
Adjusting the volume
Current audio/video* source
Adjust the volume or mute the audio sources using the
ON/OFF button.
Increasing and reducing the volume
– Turn the ON/OFF button clockwise or anti-clockwise. The
volume level you select is stored in the memory.
Mute
– Briefly press the ON/OFF button. A crossed-out loud-
speaker will appear in the MMI display.
Unmute
– Briefly press the ON/OFF button, or
– Turn the ON/OFF button.
When you switch on the MMI system, very high/very low volume
levels are automatically reduced/increased to a preset level.
If you activate the mute/pause function by pressing the ON/OFF
button briefly before switching off the MMI, the mute/pause func-
tion will remain active when the MMI is switched on again.
Fig. 34 Switching off
the MMI display
RETURN
Fig. 35 Increasing,
reducing and muting
volume of MMI system










Listening to the radio53
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Listening to the radio
Introduction
The radio has four wavebands: FM, MW, LW and DAB* (digital radio).
The stations which are currently within reception range are
displayed in a station list and can be selected. Of course you can
tune the radio to the next available station or scan all stations via
the MMI control console. You can store your favourite stations in
any order on a memory list.
FM (very high frequency)
The FM station list (max. 30 stations) is updated automatically. You
can set the station list to display the five radio stations that you listen to most frequently at the top of the station list. Other available
stations will appear further down the list
fig. 43.
Radio stations that appear in grey lettering cannot be selected as
they are not within reception range.
Medium and long wave (MW/LW band)
The MW and LW station lists (max. 30 stations) must be updated
manually
page 54, fig. 46.
When you leave the range of reception the stations in the station
lists will still be displayed, but the reception will be poor.
Digital radio* (DAB frequency)
If you are listening to “Digital Audio Broadcasting”* the station list
shows so-called ensembles. Ensembles cover a specific area (e.g. a
city or region) and comprise various radio stations. The frequency
range can be restricted to regional ensembles
page 62.
The station list (max. 60 stations) must be updated manually. This
may take some time.
If you leave the range of reception, ensembles or radio stations
which can no longer be received are marked with the symbol

fig. 44. The symbol disappears as soon as the ensemble or radio
station can be received again.
If the MMI has been switched off for more than ten minutes (ignition
key removed), the last five ensembles that you listened to will auto-
matically be checked for reception when the MMI is switched back
on. Any ensembles that are no longer available will not appear in the
station list.
Fig. 43 FM station list
Fig. 44 DAB station list
showing stations no
longer receivedA1





 




Listening to the radio 56
Tuning to a station
You can tune to the next available station by pressing just
one button.
Important: The system must be set to the desired waveband

page 54.
Tuning to the next available station
– Press the control button for Tuning.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select >| (Seek up)

fig. 50 or |< (Seek down).
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The system will tune to the
next available station.
Frequency
– Press the control button for Tuning.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select >> (Tune up) or <<
(Tune down).
– To tune in small steps, briefly press the rotary push-
button, or– To tune more quickly, press and hold the rotary push-
button.
Note
•The sensitivity level of the seek function can be adjusted

page 59.
•A station with poor reception will no longer be listed in the
station list after switching to another station. However, you can
store the station
page 57 and select it from the memory list

page 58.
Scanning stations
The SCAN function plays the stations currently within
reception range for a few seconds at a time.
Important: The system must be set to the desired waveband

page 54.
– Press the control button for Tuning.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to SCAN.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to start the SCAN function.
Fig. 50 Automatic
station search: Seek up
(FM band)
Fig. 51 SCAN function





!




Listening to the radio57
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
– Press the rotary pushbutton again to stop the SCAN func-
tion. The system will select the station currently
playing.
Storing stations
The memory list can contain up to 25 stations from all
wavebands.
Important: You must first select a TV channel
page 56.Using the rotary pushbutton
– Press and hold the rotary pushbutton until the station
appears in a free position on the memory list.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
change the position on the memory list.
– To store the station to the position on the memory list,
press the rotary pushbutton.
Using the Memory control button
– Press the Memory control button.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select Store station name

fig. 53.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The selected channel will
appear in a free position on the memory list.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
change the position on the memory list.
– To store the station to the position on the memory list,
press the rotary pushbutton.
Using the Tuning control button
– Press the control button for Tuning.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to STORE
fig. 52.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The selected channel will
appear in a free position on the memory list.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
change the position on the memory list.
– To store the station to the position on the memory list,
press the rotary pushbutton.
Fig. 52 Storing a
station
Fig. 53 Storing a
station