radio AUDI TT 2004 8N / 1.G RNS_E Navigation System Manual
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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 
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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
FMAM
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
A1AA A 
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CAR, SETUP The following submenus are available in the radio 
Setup function:
Band control button (frequency)Selecting frequency band
The frequency band selection determines which radio 
stations are received.Fig. 54  Radio: Available frequency bandBand control button
–Press the Band control button in the radio menu.
– Select your desired frequency band fig.54 by rotating 
the control knob.
– Press the control knob to confirm your selection.
Radio Setup submenus
Press the   
function button in 
the radio function 
(FM/AM range) page 65
Station reception 
Station display 
Delete stored stations
Press the   
function button in 
the satellite radio func-
tion 
(XM* or Sirius*) page 70
Sort station by 
Station info 
Category filter 
Receiver serial number 
Delete stored stations
SETUPSETUP 
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RADIO 58
 function button
– Press the   function button in the radio menu. 
Each time the   button is pressed, the frequency 
band changes.The following frequency bands are available:Main radio menuGeneral
The radio station list for the selected frequency band is 
displayed in the main radio menu.The station lists for the FM and AM range differ in their behavior. 
The FM station list 
fig.55 is adapted automatically (dynamically) 
and the AM station list page 59, fig.56 has to be updated manu-
ally (statically).
The station list in the XM Satellite Radio* 
page 60, f i g .5 7  o r  S i r i u s  
Satellite Radio* main menu is updated dynamically.
The title line of the Display shows you whether the radio station is 
operating in FM, AM, XM* or Sirius*. The frequency band can be 
selected with Band control button 
page 57.
Tips
The radio station currently set and the frequency band is shown in 
the instrument cluster display.Radio station list on the FM band
The FM station list is dynamic and adapts automati-
cally to the current reception status.Fig. 55  Radio: Station list in main FM menu– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.
– Select the desired radio station in the main FM radio 
menu with the control knob.
Frequency band
Abbreviation
Frequency modulation
FM
Amplitude modulation
AM
Satellite Radio
XM* Radio or 
Sirius*
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM 
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RADIO 58
 function button
– Press the   function button in the radio menu. 
Each time the   button is pressed, the frequency 
band changes.The following frequency bands are available:Main radio menuGeneral
The radio station list for the selected frequency band is 
displayed in the main radio menu.The station lists for the FM and AM range differ in their behavior. 
The FM station list 
fig.55 is adapted automatically (dynamically) 
and the AM station list page 59, fig.56 has to be updated manu-
ally (statically).
The station list in the XM Satellite Radio* 
page 60, f i g .5 7  o r  S i r i u s  
Satellite Radio* main menu is updated dynamically.
The title line of the Display shows you whether the radio station is 
operating in FM, AM, XM* or Sirius*. The frequency band can be 
selected with Band control button 
page 57.
Tips
The radio station currently set and the frequency band is shown in 
the instrument cluster display.Radio station list on the FM band
The FM station list is dynamic and adapts automati-
cally to the current reception status.Fig. 55  Radio: Station list in main FM menu– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.
– Select the desired radio station in the main FM radio 
menu with the control knob.
Frequency band
Abbreviation
Frequency modulation
FM
Amplitude modulation
AM
Satellite Radio
XM* Radio or 
Sirius*
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM
FMAM 
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CAR, SETUP All the FM stations that can be received are on this list. The list is 
limited to a maximum of 30 stations.
If the main FM radio menu does not appear after pressing the func-
tion button, you can change the frequency band by pressing the 
Band control button 
page 57 or by repeatedly pressing the 
 function button page 16.
Radio station list on the AM band
The AM band radio station list is static and has to be 
changed manually.Fig. 56  Radio: AM station list (main menu)– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.– In the main AM radio menu select Update station list 
with the control knob to update the list of radio stations.
– Select the desired radio station.
All the AM stations that can be received are included at this time in 
the station list in this manually activated search. The list is limited 
to a maximum of 30 stations.
I f y o u a re  o u t s i d e  t h e  t r a n s m is s io n  ra n g e  fo r  y o u r s t a t io n ,  i t  w il l  s t i l l 
b e  d i s p la y e d  b ut  t h e re  wi l l  b e  i n t e r fe re n c e  in  t he  s i g n a l . I n  t h a t  c as e  
update your list of stations 
fig.56.
If the main AM menu does not appear after pressing the function 
button, you can change the frequency band by pressing the Band 
control button 
page 57 or by repeatedly pressing the   
function button page 16.
FM
AM
FMAM
FM
AM 
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RADIO 60Applies to vehicles: with Satellite Digital Audio Radio ServiceRadio station list in satellite mode
The available radio stations are listed in the satellite 
radio main menu.Fig. 57  Radio: XM station list– Press the   function button if another menu is 
currently being displayed.
– Select the desired radio station in the main XM or Sirius 
radio menu with the control knob.If you are not in the main satellite radio menu (XM or Sirius Radio) 
after pressing the function button, you can change the frequency 
band by pressing the Band control button 
page 57 or by repeat-
edly pressing the   function button page 16.Th e  I D n u mb e r o f  t he  X M*  o r  S i r iu s *  s a t e l l i te  t u n e r  c a n  b e  d i s p l a y e d  
using the Setup function 
page 68.
If you have an XM tuner, you may also display the ID number using 
the 000 Radio ID 
fig.57 option in the main menu.
Tips
To use the satellite program, you must have an additional tuner 
i n  t h e  v e h i c l e  a n d  a  c o n t r a c t  w i t h  a  s e r v i c e  p r o v i d e r  ( X M *  o r  S i r i u s * ) . 
Activating the satellite radio service is described starting 
page 68.
The description of the Setup function starts at section 
page 70.
FMAM
FM
AM 
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Memory control buttonUsing the memory list
Up to 30 stations from all available frequency bands 
can be saved in the memory list.Fig. 58  Radio: Memory listSaving a new station in the memory list
– Select the desired radio station in the main radio menu 
with the control knob.
–Press the Memory control button.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, select Store 
station station-ID fig.58.– Select your desired memory location by rotating the 
control knob.
– Press the control knob to save the station.
Selecting a station from the memory list
–Press the Memory control button in the radio menu.
– By rotating and pressing the control knob, select a 
station from the memory list.
In addition to the lists of available radio stations (
page 58), the 
radio function gives you the option of collecting the radio stations 
that you want in a memory list.
The frequency band 
page 57 is indicated in each case to the right 
of the station name fig.58.
When you save a new station, an empty memory location will be 
offered automatically. You may also select any other memory loca-
tion or you can replace one that is already taken. If a station is 
already stored there, it is overwritten.
If the current station is already saved in the memory, you are not 
given the option Store station station-ID.
When you have selected the station you want in a radio station list 
page 59, fig.56, you can switch to the memory list by pressing 
and holding the control knob to save this station.
I n  S e t u p  r a d i o ,  y o u  c a n  d e l e t e  s a v e d  r a d i o  s t a t i o n s  f r o m  t h e  m e m o r y  
list using the Delete stored stations function 
page 67.
Starting on 
page 62 you can find how to set and save radio 
stations manually.