AUDI TT 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Media

Playlists
All available playlists from the source and the
smart playlists are displayed. Select and confirm
a playlist and then a track.
Smart playlists
— Last played tracks: the last tracks played in the
selected source are displayed.
— Most played tracks: the most played tracks in
the selected source are displayed.
— 5 stars to 1 star: tracks from the selected
source are displayed according to their rating.
— Unrated: all files from the selected source
without rating information (for example, in the
ID3 tag) are displayed.
© Videos*
All available video files are displayed. Select and
confirm a video file.
@) Tips
— Only the categories supported by the medi-
um are available. For example, CD/DVD-
ROM tracks* cannot be selected with cate-
gories such as Artists, Albums or Genres.
With an iPod (source: Audi music interface
= page 175), the Podcasts, Audio books
and Composers categories are also availa-
ble.
— For safety reasons, the video image* is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video* plays while
driving.
— When synchronizing a portable device with
"Cloud" services, playlists may display incor-
rectly
in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.

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Applies to: vehicles with free text search
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Fig. 158 Infotainment system: input field and results list
for free text search
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You can search in the active source, for example
for tracks and video files*.
You can open the free text search depending on
the selected source.
Requirement: the playlist > page 780 or media
center > page 178 must be displayed.
Opening free text search
> Keep turning the control knob to the left until
the free text search input field @ appears, or:
> Push the control knob upward.
Using the free text search: see > page 118, Free
text search.
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed
in the results list G). You can search for ar-
tists @, albums @) or tracks @) as well as genres
and videos*.
G) Tips
— Only files in the active source will be
searched.
— If you open free text search in the Folders
category (7) > page 178, fig. 157 or the
Composers, Podcasts and Audio books cat-
egories, it will only search through the files
in that folder.
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Fig. 159 Infotainment system: playlist
The track, artist, album and album cover, if appli-
cable, will appear in the playlist.
Options menu
See > page 180, Additional settings.
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Up to 50 entries for every media source can be
stored in any order in the favorites list.
Store as favorite
Requirement: the playlist or media center must
be open.
> Select the desired entry from the playlist or
media center.
> Select: right control button > Store as favorite.
> Press and hold the control knob for several sec-
onds.
When you store a track as a favorite, the associat-
ed album will appear in the favorites list as an
entry.
Displaying the favorites list
Requirement: at least one entry must be stored
in the favorites list.

> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
> Select the source that contains the categories
=> page 178 (for example, SD card).
> Select and confirm the Favorites category.

Listening to a favorite
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
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> Select and confirm an entry from the favorites
list.
Moving a favorite
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
> Select the desired entry from the favorites list.
> Select the right control button > Move favorite.
> Select and confirm the desired favorites loca-
tion.
Deleting a favorite
Requirement: the favorites list must be dis-
played.
> Select the desired entry from the favorites list.
> Select the right control button > Delete favor-
ite > Delete this favorite or Delete all favor-
ites.
Additional settings
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the se-
lected source, context-dependent functions and
settings will be available.
> Press the right control button.
Sound settings
See > page 193.
Input level
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the AUX connection cable or to a USB adapter
=>page 175.
The volume of the mobile device is adapted to
the MMI. Audi recommends adjusting the volume
on the mobile device to 70% of the maximum
volume output.
Bluetooth settings
See > page 192.
Wi-Fi settings
See > page 146.

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Connection manager
See > page 190.
Show "Now Playing" screen
With the function switched on ¥ and a playlist
open, various information about the current track
(such as artist, album and album cover*) as well
as the playing time and the remaining playing
time are displayed.
Jukebox memory capacity
Information on the Jukebox memory capacity and
the number of stored tracks in the Jukebox is dis-
played.
Rewind/Fast forward
Turn the control knob to the left or right, or move
your finger on the MMI touch control pad from
the left to the right.
Shuffle”)
With the function switched on, all files in the
playlist are played and shown in random order.
Repeat track!)
When the function is switched on [M, the current
track repeats.
Back to 'Playback'
The options menu is closed. The track currently
playing appears in the playlist > page 780,
fig. 159.
Play similar music
The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for
features such as artist, genres, mood, and beat,
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be
shown.
Play more...
A smart playlist is shown based on the track cur-
rently playing. You can select between a playlist
with more tracks by this artist, from this album
or of this genre.

The function automatically switches off when the source is
changed.
2) This function is not available for all cell phones.
Copy to Jukebox
See > page 171, Adding files to the Jukebox.
Set as ringtone”)
Requirement: a mobile device must be connected
to the MMI. The track currently playing must be
in the Jukebox > page 777.
The selected track will be used as the ringtone
for incoming calls.
Gracenote online database
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet.
Depending on availability, various information
will load about the track currently playing when
this function is switched on M.
Favorites
See > page 180.
Additional options
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
a video file* or a DVD* must be playing.
Parental control
Playback of video DVDs can be restricted using
parental control.
Enter the password for parental control. Pass-
word set at the factory: 1234. You have the fol-
lowing options:
— Protection level: select and confirm the protec-
tion level (for example, Level 5). Eight different
protection levels can be set for parental con-
trol. If you set the parental control level at level
5, all DVDs from levels 1 - 5 can be played. Vid-
eo DVDs with a higher level will not play. Select
and confirm No restriction to remove all re-
strictions.
— Change password: edit the current password.
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Switch to full screen
The video image is displayed. Turn the control
knob to display the playlist, or press the [BACK
button.


Replay video
When this function is switched on ¥, the current
video will replay.
Show DVD menu
Selecting a menu item: select and confirma
menu item, or move your finger on the MMI
touch control pad* and press the control knob.
Audio track”)
You can manually set the audio track (language
and audio format). The availability of the lan-
guage and audio format depend on the video
DVD.
Subtitles!)
You can manually select subtitles for playback.
The languages available depend on the DVD.
Aspect
Audi recommends the Automatic setting for the
picture format. You can set the picture format
depending on the active file or source (for exam-
ple video file, DVD).

Aspect ra-
tio
Description

Cinema-
scope
Use this setting for films in cinema
format 21:9. Black bars are shown
in the upper and lower edges of the
Infotainment system display.

Original The image is displayed in the ratio
of the source format. Select this
option if the image is distorted or a
section of the image is cut off
when Automatic is selected.

4:3 The image is set to the 4:3 picture
format. Black bars are shown on
the sides of the Infotainment sys-
tem display.


16:9 The image is set to the 16:9 pic-
ture format. Black bars are shown
in the upper and lower edges of the
Infotainment system display.


Aspect ra-
tio
Description

Automatic | The MMI detects the picture for-
mat of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio. Black
bars may appear on the sides of
the display, depending on the
source format and the Infotain-
ment system display that is instal-
led.

Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the
entire Infotainment system dis-
play. Switch the function off if the
image is distorted.


1) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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G) Tips
— Not all video DVDs have parental control.
— The protection levels for the Parental con-
trol are based on the US standards from the
Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA). Note that the age levels for video
DVDs in European countries may differ.
— Password entry for Parental control will be
locked for approximately one minute if you
enter the incorrect password three times in
a row. The password can only be reset by an
authorized Audi dealer.

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Supported media and file formats
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow- ported by the DVD drive, Jukebox, SD card reader,


ing properties for audio/video files may be sup- and the connection for USB storage devices:
Audio files Video files
Supported SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC memory cards: with a capacity of up to 128 GB
media DVD drive: audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, album, song)*, CD-ROMs with
a capacity of up to 700 MB; DVD+R/RW; DVD video; DVD audio with audio tracks that
are compatible with a DVD video player;
Audi music interface: mobile devices (such as an iPod S page 775, MTP player, USB
storage device in “USB Device Subclass 1 and 6” that conforms to USB 2.0: USB sticks,
USB MP3 players (Plug-and-Play-capable), external USB flash drives and hard drives
File system Memory cards: exFAT, FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device: FAT, FAT32, NTFS
USB storage device partitions: 2 per USB connection
CD/DVD file system: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF






Metadata Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max.
800x800 px. The album cover from the
medium or from Gracenote is displayed,
depending on availability.
Format MPEG Windows | MPEG FLAC MPEG MPEG4 | Windows Media Vid-
1/2 Media 2/4 1/2 AVC e09
Layer3 |Audio9 (H.264)
and 10
File exten- | .mp3 .wma .m4a; -flac -Mpg; -mp4; .wmv;
sion -m4b; -mpeg -mA4v; .asf
.aac -Mov;
-avi
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteris- | up to maximum 320 kbit/s and | 48 kHz up to maximum 2,000 kbit/s and
tics 48 kHz sampling frequencies |sampling 720x576 px. at maximum 25 fps
frequen-
cy
Number DVD drive: max. 1,000 files per medium
of files Jukebox: approximately 10 GB memory capacity; max. 3,000 files can be imported
USB storage device and memory cards: max. 10,000 files per Medium; max. 1,000
files per playlist/directory

(i) Ti may differ for audio files with variable bit
| Tips
rate.
— Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— The media sources do not support the Win-
dows Media Audio 9 Voice format.
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
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— The manufacturer of the storage device can — Some MTP player functions are not support-
provide information about its “USB Device ed, such as rating music tracks and video
Subclass”. playback.
Applies to: vehicles with a CD drive
The following audio file properties are supported
by the CD drive:




Audio files
Supported Audio CDs (up to 80 min) with CD text (artist, album, track)*, CD-ROMs with a capaci-
media ty of up to 700 MB
File system CD file system: ISO9660, Joliet, UDF
Metadata Album cover: GIF, JPG, PNG with max. 800x800 px. The album cover from the medi-
um may be displayed, depending on availability.
Format MPEG 1/2 Windows Media Au- | MPEG 2/4 FLAC
Layer 3 dio 9 and 10
File
extension |.mp3 .wma .m4a; flac
-m4b;
-aac
Playlists -M3U; .PLS; .WPL; .M3U8; .ASX
Characteristics | up to maximum 320 kbit/s and 48 kHz sampling frequencies /48 kHz sampling
frequency
Number Maximum 1,000 files per medium
of files
@) Tips — Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
not always display, depending on the sys-
tem language.
— For compressing MP3 files, Audi recom-
mends a bit rate of at least 160 kbit/s. The
display showing the remaining play time
may differ for audio files with variable bit
rate.
Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some trouble-
shooting options. They depend on the equip-
ment. >
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Problem Solution

Audi music interface/Bluetooth au-
dio
player: mobile device is not sup-
ported.
Read the instructions in the chapter > page 175, Multimedia
connections/=> page 172, Bluetooth audio player.

Audi music interface/AUX input: the
volume is too high/too low when
starting playback through the AUX in-
put.
Adjust the volume of the mobile device to approximately 70%
of the maximum output > page 780, Input level.

Audi music interface: the mobile de-
vice
is not recognized as a source.
For many cell phones or mobile devices, playback is not possi-
ble when the battery Level is too low (less than 5 % of its ca-
pacity). The mobile device will only be recognized as a media
source in the MMI after connecting if the battery charge level
is sufficient.

Audi music interface: malfunctions
during audio playback through an
iPod/iPhone.
The Bluetooth audio player function is switched on. Switch
this function off > page 7192 when you are not using the Blue-
tooth audio player.

AUX input: there is static when con-
necting and disconnecting the AUX
connection cable.
When connecting and disconnecting, the External audio play-
er source is already selected. Before connecting or disconnect-
ing the mobile device, either mute the device (see
=> page 193) or switch to a different audio source (for exam-
ple > page 164, Opening the radio).

Bluetooth audio player/Wi-Fi audio
player: audio playback interference.
Only one interface should be actively used at a time to prevent
issues during playback.

Wi-Fi audio player: audio playback in-
terference.
Audio playback interference can occur on some cell phones if
the Internet connection in the vehicle was not established
through the SIM card reader* on the MMI control panel and
the mobile data option on the cell phone is switched on. De-
activate the mobile data option on your cell phone.

Jukebox: tracks on the imported play-
list are grayed out.
When importing playlists, all of the files themselves must be
imported.

Jukebox: imported tracks cannot be
played or found.
If you cannot find imported tracks in the media center, they
may not be supported. Only copy supported files > page 783
to the Jukebox.

Wi-Fi audio player: multiple devices
are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot. A
media player (such as a smartphone)
appears as the media source and can-
not be changed.
Close the myAudi app on the connected devices (such as
smartphones) that are not being used as the Wi-Fi audio play-
er. Likewise, close the UPnP server apps or the media permis-
sions on the integrated UPnP/DLNA server. Connect the de-
sired device as a Wi-Fi audio player > page 173.


Online media: connection failed be-
tween the MMI and the myAudi app.

To establish a connection to the MMI, the MMI connection
switch must be switched on in the myAudi app status screen.

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Bluetooth audio player: interference | Playback interference can occur when using the Bluetooth au-
with track display and audio playback. |dio player if a music player app from a third party provider is
open. Audi recommends using the integrated media player on
your Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone).


Wi-Fi hotspot: your Wi-Fi device is Make sure the network optimization functions are switched
disconnected from the Wi-Fi hotspot. | off in the Wi-Fi settings or in the network settings for your
Wi-Fi device. For additional information, refer to the user
guide for your Wi-Fi device.

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Audi smartphone interface

Audi smartphone
interface
Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI us-
ing the Audi smartphone interface. Certain con-
tent on your smartphone is adapted to the Info-
tainment system display while driving and can be
operated through the MMI control panel.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. iPhone genera-
tion 6 or higher with Lightning connector and iOS
7.1.2 operating system or higher, or smartphone
with Android Auto app and Android 5.0 Lollipop
operating system or higher.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 776 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 175, fig. 152.
> Select and confirm Activate Apple CarPlay or
Activate Android Auto now.
> Follow the system instructions.
> Pay attention to any additional system prompts
on your smartphone, if applicable.
If you chose not to use Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto when connecting your smartphone for the
first time, you can start the Audi smartphone in-
terface later on using the Connection manager.
> Select: [MENU] button > Audi smartphone in-
terface > Change to connection manager.
> Connect your smartphone to the Audi music in-
terface > page 7176 using the applicable USB
adapter > page 175, fig. 152.
> Select and confirm Audi smartphone interface
in the Connection manager => page 790. You
can select your smartphone in the list of devi-
ces that are already paired > page 197.
> Follow the system instructions.




mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.


ZA\ WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate


In preparation at the time of printing.
() Note
Read the information about Audi connect, and
be sure to note the connectivity costs section
=> page 1417.
G) Tips
— The functions that can be used depend on
the following factors, among others:
—The brand of your smartphone
— The version of the operating system in
your smartphone
— The software version of the app used
— The USB adapter cable and correct connec-
tion
— Your cell phone service provider
— The customized settings on your smart-
phone
— One of the factors above or a combination
of any of them could cause your smart-
phone to be incompatible with the Audi
smartphone interface. Compatibility cannot
be guaranteed for all types of smartphones.
For more information and assistance, refer
to the user guide and the manufacturer of
your smartphone.
— If the connected smartphone has voice con-
trol, you can operate your smartphone using
the external voice recognition system*
=> page 127.
—The menu language shown in the MMI is
based on the settings in your smartphone.
— The time displayed in the MMI is based on
the settings in your smartphone.
— Some MMI functions are not available when
there is an active Audi smartphone interface
connection.
— You cannot connect any mobile devices via
Bluetooth when an Audi smartphone inter-
face connection is active.
— When the Apple CarPlay connection is ac-
tive, Tag this song for iTunes*”) is not avail-
able > page 165.
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Audi smartphone interface

Operating
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
Opening a menu
> Apple CarPlay: you can go back to the Apple
CarPlay main menu regardless of the selected

menu item by pressing and holding the [BACK
button.
Troubleshooting
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
> Android Auto: to go back to the Android Auto
menu bar, push the control knob down.
Opening a menu item
> Select and confirm a menu item using the MMI
control panel.

Problem Solution

Audi smartphone Check the battery charge level on your smartphone.
interface cannot be | Check the USB cable and use a different one if necessary.
opened.
cle is being operated.
Check if Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is available in the country where the vehi-

Android Auto: check if the Android Auto app is installed on your smartphone.

Connecting the Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
smartphone to the | adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
MMI failed. =>page 175.

Apple CarPlay: check if Apple CarPlay is activated on your smartphone.

vehicles.
Android Auto: check in the Android Auto app if Android Auto permits new

The smartphone is
not automatically
detected. =>page 175.


Make sure that you are using the correct USB adapter and check if the USB
adapter is connected correctly to your smartphone and the Audi music interface
Check if the requirements needed to connect a smartphone have been met.

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