VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Media mode: Introduction

NOTICE
x When inserting and removing CDs and DVDs, always hold them at right angles to the front of the unit. Inserting or removing them at an angle to the DVD drive may lead to scratching.
x Inserting a second CD or DVD while a CD or DVD is inserted or is being ejected can destroy the DVD drive. Always wait until the data media is completely ejected.
NOTICE
Any foreign objects attached to a data medium and non-round data media can damage the DVD drive.
x Only clean 12-cm standard CDs or DVDs should be used!
– Do not attach stickers or other items to the data medium. Stickers may peel off and damage the drive.
– Do not insert 8-cm single CDs or non-round CDs (shaped CDs) or DVDs.
– Do not insert DVD-Plus, Dual Discs and Flip Discs, as these are thicker than standard CDs.
CDs can also be played in a DVD drive if they meet the requirements
Uneven road surfaces and strong vibrations may cause CDs and DVDs being played in the DVD drive to jump.
If the temperature inside a DVD drive is too high, loading and playback of CDs and DVDs is disabled.
Data media and file requirements

Data media Conditions for playback
Audio filesVideo files
I Audio CDs (up to 80 min). I Standard video DVD and DVD-compatible DVD audio. I CD-ROM-, CD-R-, CD-RW audio data CD up to max. 700 MB (Megabyte) in the data system ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2, Joliet or UDF 1.02, 1.5, 2.01, 2.5 I DVD+/-R/RW up to 4.7 GB and dual layer DVDs up to 8.5 GB in the Joliet file system (single-session only); UDF.

Inserting or removing data media

Fig. 152 Data media slots in glove compartment.

Navigation data (VCards etc.) can only be read via the Directory menu ⇒ page 299.
WARNING
Inserting data media when the vehicle is moving can distract you from the road and lead to accidents. Always keep the storage compartment closed when the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
The memory card slot's locking mechanism and the memory card can be damaged by incorrect insertion of a memory card or by inserting a incompatible memory card!
x When inserting a card, make sure it is correctly positioned.
x Excessive pressure can destroy the locking mechanism in the memory card slot.
x Only use suitable memory cards
If you insert a number of different CDs and DVDs and receive the message Drive error every time, contact a qualified workshop.
Loading external DVD changer

To eject all data media from the DVD changer, press and hold the  button for longer than 3 seconds. The data media will be ejected one after the other.
NOTICE
Only insert or remove CDs or DVDs if the LEDs on the DVD slot are flashing green.
NOTICE
Before closing the side compartment in the luggage compartment, check whether the CD or DVD has been drawn in or removed completely. The DVD changer or the data medium might otherwise be damaged.
Playlists in the format cannot be played in the external DVD changer.
Open MEDIA main menu

Fig. 153 MEDIA main menu: Audio menu.

Fig. 154 MEDIA main menu: Video DVD menu.

Audio, video and media sources
“Audio sources” are sources which transmit audio signals; “video sources” transmit both audio and video signals. “Media sources” are all audio and video sources which can be selected.
In the MEDIA main menu different media sources can be selected and played back.
When the system is switched over to play a standard video DVD, the MEDIA main menu is opened automatically as a Video DVD menu
Other video sources (such as AVI films) are played back like audio files only via the Audio menu
Starting media mode
x Press the MEDIA Infotainment button ⇒ fig. 133.
Playback of the last media source played is continued if the data medium is still available in the Infotainment System.
Depending on the selected media source, the MEDIA main menu is opened as an Audio menu or
Video menu ⇒ fig. 154.
If no media source is available, the MEDIA main menu cannot be opened.
Changing the media source

Fig. 155 MEDIA main menu with display of currently playing and available media sources.

K SD : Memory card
I INT. : Internal DVD drive

Media mode (audio):

Files, folders and playlists on a data medium are sorted by name in alphanumerical order.
The illustration shows a typical audio data CD that contains tracks B, folders A and sub folders
⇒ fig. 156.
The tracks are played back as follows:
1. Tracks (1) and (2) in the CD's root directory
2. Track (3) and (4) in the first directory F1 in the root directory of the CD.
3. Track (5) in the first subdirectory F1.1 of the directory F1
4. Track (6) in the first subdirectory F1.1.1 of the subdirectory F1.1
5. Track (7) in the second subdirectory F1.2 of the directory F1
6. Track (8) and (9) in the second directory F2
Play lists t are treated like directories in the playback sequence.
WARNING
Driving on today’s roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
x Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment System, when using your mobile phone, or when operating the mobile phone controls.
x Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your mobile phone, and the mobile phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.
x If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your mobile phone, or the mobile phone controls safely while driving, wait until later or find a safe spot where you can pull off the road and park the vehicle.
x Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and other warning sounds outside the vehicle.
Compressed video files (Podcasts, AVI) on a data medium are treated like audio files when played back.
Play lists are not automatically played, they must be specifically selected via the menu for track selection.
Playback of video files in the Audio menu