Volume AUDI A4 2008 B8 / 4.G Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

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Contents
Notes about this
Operating Manual
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MMI components . . . . . . . .
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and displays at a glance .
MMI: Multi Media Interface . . . . . . .
Notes on traffic safety . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Media drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes on CD/DVD
operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD navigation drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audi music interface . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone pre-installation. . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth car telephone kit. . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handset for the Bluetooth car
telephone kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI control console . . .
Basic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All MMI menus at a glance . . . . . .
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . .
How to use the controls . . . . . . . .
MMI display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up the on-board handbook
Restarting the MMI system (Reset)
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating radio mode . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the waveband . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a station from the station
list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuning to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a stored station . . . . . . .
Moving a stored station . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fast forward/rewind and
next/previous track . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scanning tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pausing and resuming (media
drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for CDs in the CD
changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for Audi music
interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating TV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a TV channel . . . . . . . . . .
Display in the MMI system . . . . . . .
Selecting TV channels . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting a stored channel . . . . . .
Moving a stored channel . . . . . . . .
Selecting an external AV source . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing the directory . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the directory . . . . . . . . . . .
Making a new directory entry . . . .
Using an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing an entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements for using the
telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Entering the PIN/PUK code . . . . . .
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialling a telephone number . . . .
Answering and ignoring telephone
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a telephone number in the
directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialling a stored telephone number
Other settings for the Bluetooth car
telephone kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings for the phone pre-
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating navigation mode . . . . .
Entering a destination . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the route guidance . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a destination . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading a destination . . . . . . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up traffic information. .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calling up traffic reports (TP memo)
Setting a traffic station . . . . . . . . .
Calling up a traffic message . . . . .
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-function steering
wheel
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Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone handset. . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the handset on and off
Overview of the keypad . . . . . . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
Placing calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed and one-touch dialling . . . .
Answering and ignoring telephone
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options during a call . . . . . . . . . . . .
Answering and replacing further
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Last calls” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Phone book” menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ Text messages” menu . . . . . . . . . .
“Settings” menu (handset) . . . . . . .
Vo i c e c o n t r o l . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telephone speech control
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech recognition for some
export markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing names in the phone book*
Selecting a name from the phone
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Deleting a name from the phone
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Speech dialogue system . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview9
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Overview
Controls and displays at a glance
The various controls of the MMI are arranged centrally
and are easily accessible.
Multi-function steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver information system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMI control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•Please note that only the MMI and its components are described
in this operating manual. For more information about your vehicle's
equipment and features, please refer to your Owner's Manual.
•The arrangement of the MMI switches and controls on right-
hand drive models* may be slightly different from the layout shown
in
page 8, fig. 1. However, the symbols used to identify the
controls are the same.
MMI: Multi Media Interface
The Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) combines different
communication and entertainment systems in your Audi.
With your MMI you can listen to the radio or CDs, watch television*
and even connect portable players*1). The navigation system*
guides you directly to your destination. You can also follow your
individual route plan with up to three stopovers. Information about traffic conditions is taken into account when calculating your route.
Of course, you can use many your mobile phone's* functions in
conjunction with the MMI. Alternatively, a handset is available for
the integrated Bluetooth car telephone kit*. In addition, the MMI
combines various driver assistance systems of your vehicle.
You can access the comprehensive infotainment system in several
ways. On the one hand, you can reach all functions via the MMI
control console with its intuitive and standardised operation
concept. On the other hand, you can access frequently used MMI
functions via the multi-function steering wheel or the speech
dialogue system.
Notes on traffic safety
You should only perform important functions, e.g. enter a naviga-
tion destination, while the vehicle is stationary. Please always bear
in mind: Be prepared to stop operating the system in the interest of
your safety and that of other road users.
WARNING
•Today's driving conditions require your full attention. As the
driver, you have full responsibility for the safety of the vehicle and
other road users. For this reason, only operate the MMI when the
traffic conditions allow you to do so safely and when you can
maintain proper control of your vehicle - risk of injury.
•The volume of the audio sources (radio, CD player, etc.) should
only be set at a level which enables you to hear distant police and
emergency vehicles clearly - failure to do so could result in an acci-
dent.
•Please heed laws regulating the use of telephones in vehicles.
1)Still under development at the time of printing.
A1128
A2128
A342
A412
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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










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
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If you are in CD mode, the CD playback will be paused while the
mute function is activated.
Note
You can also adjust the volume by scrolling the right thumbwheel
on the multi-function steering wheel up and down without having
to remove your hands from the steering wheel
page 129.
Other audio sources
The volume of the voice guidance*, traffic reports*, the
speech dialogue system* and the telephone* can be
adjusted separately.
The system automatically sends a test message while the
settings are being adjusted.
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton and select Volume settings.
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The Volume settings menu
will appear on the MMI display
fig. 36.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select an item in the menu.– Press the rotary pushbutton. Now you can adjust the
volume for the selected item.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select the desired volume.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
Note
Select Audio during route guid. to adjust the volume of the current
audio source during route guidance (spoken navigation
directions).
Adjusting the sound
Basic settings
Fig. 36 Volume
settings
Fig. 37 Selecting
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Basic operation47
MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select an item in the menu
(e.g. Balance
page 46, fig. 37).
– Press the rotary pushbutton. The selected item will
appear larger on the MMI display
fig. 38.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise to
adjust the sound settings.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
The following sound settings are available:
•Balance: Varies left and right volume levels
•Fader: Varies front and rear volume levels
•Tr e b l e
•Bass
•GALA (speed-dependent volume control)
•Subwoofer* (for extra bass depth)6)
•DSP *
page 47
•DSP Bang & Olufsen*
page 48
•Volume settings for other audio sources
page 46
The settings for treble and bass are effective for the currently
selected function. The settings for balance and fader apply regard-
less of the selected function.
Applies to vehicles: with DSP
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
With the sound focus function you can achieve three-
dimensional sound effects. GALA adjusts the volume level
and sound settings to the vehicle's speed.
Displaying the DSP menu
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to DSP and press to confirm.
The DSP menu will appear on the MMI display
fig. 39.
Sound focus
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Sound focus and press to
confirm.
6)The subwoofer cannot be adjusted if your vehicle is equipped with the Bang
& Olufsen* sound system.
Fig. 38 Adjusting
balance
Fig. 39 Adjusting
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– For an evenly distributed sound focus, turn the rotary
pushbutton to SYMMETRIC and press to confirm.
– For an enhanced sound impression on the driver, turn the
rotary pushbutton to DRIVER and press to confirm.
GALA
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to GALA and press to
confirm.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to on or off.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your
adjustment.
Applies to vehicles: with DSP Bang & Olufsen surround sound
DSP Bang & Olufsen®
With the sound focus function you can achieve three-
dimensional sound effects. The surround level function
adjusts the volume of the surround effect.
Displaying the DSP Bang & Olufsen menu
– Starting from any of the audio, TV*, or SETUP menus,
press the control button for Sound
page 41.– Turn the rotary pushbutton to DSP Bang & Olufsen and
press to confirm. The DSP Bang & Olufsen menu will
appear on the MMI display
fig. 40.
Sound focus
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Sound focus and press to
confirm.
– For a sound focus that is evenly distributed throughout
the whole interior of the vehicle, turn the rotary push-
button to all and press to confirm.
– For an enhanced sound impression on the driver, turn the
rotary pushbutton to driver and press to confirm.
– For a sound focus that is evenly distributed throughout
the front interior of the vehicle, turn the rotary push-
button to front and press to confirm.
– For a sound focus that is evenly distributed throughout
the rear interior of the vehicle, turn the rotary push-
button to rear* and press to confirm.
GALA
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to GALA and press to
confirm.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to on or off.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
Surround level
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Surround level and press
to confirm.
– To change the surround effect, turn the rotary push-
button clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Fig. 40 Adjusting
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Playing media 70
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface
Input level
Important: A portable player must be connected via an
adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug
page 18.
– Select: Function selector button > source Audi
music interface > function selector button >
Input level.
The volume of the portable player will be adapted to the MMI
system. We recommend setting the volume of the portable player to
about 70 percent of the maximum volume.
MEDIA
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MMI componentsMMI control consoleMulti-function steering wheelTelephone handsetVoice control
Television
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Introduction
For safety reasons, the TV picture is not available while
the vehicle is moving.
Via the MMI system you can receive either analog TV channels or
digital TV channels as well as digital radio stations 9) in the DVB-T
standard.
Your MMI system automatically displays a list of the available TV
channels. You do not even have to set up the channels. Use the
rotary pushbutton in the usual way to select the TV channels.
However, which and how many channels you can receive depends
on your location and the quality of the reception.
DVB-T channels/stations can primarily be received in big metropol-
itan areas. Reception is dependent on a number of factors, e.g. the
distance to the transmitter and the speed at which the vehicle is
travelling.
Would you like to connect additional AV devices to your MMI
system? No problem! You can connect up to two AV devices
(audio/video out port). You only have to set the appropriate AV
standard
page 79. Suitable connector cables are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
The picture is at first only shown within the inner section of the
display; however, after a few seconds it will expand to the full
screen. The volume will automatically be muted if the TV reception
becomes poor. The volume will be switched on again automatically
if the TV reception quality improves. While you are driving, the
screen will be darkened for your safety. However, you can still listen
to the audio.
Note
•The analog/digital TV reception only supports the DVB-T
standard. Other standards such as DVB via satellite (DVB-S) or
encoded programmes / Pay TV are not supported.
•Playback of multi-channel programmes in Dolby Digital 5.1
sound is not supported. These programmes are then reproduced in
stereo.
•The DVB-T network is still in the process of expanding and is
therefore not available in all areas. Please obtain information
regarding DVB-T reception in the region you live in.
•You can operate the DVB functions via the MMI if the DVB-T
receiver was fitted at the factory.
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Activating TV mode
Important: The MMI system must be switched on

page 40, and the vehicle must be stationary.
– Press the function selector button marked .
9)Digital radio stations can only be received via DVB-T in some countries and
regions.
Fig. 62 List of possible
audio/video sources
MEDIA