buttons AUDI Q7 2008 4L / 1.G Infotainment MMI Operating Manual

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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
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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
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Loading a CD
– Press the button
page 12, fig. 3. When the
CD changer is ready for loading, the red diodes in the CD
slot will flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight. The CD will automatically be loaded
into the next available position in the CD changer. The
diode light in the corresponding button will stop
flashing.
Loading all CDs
– Press and hold the button for more than 2
seconds.
– Wait until the red diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert all six CDs (text facing upwards) one at a time into
the CD slot , holding them straight. The button diodes
for the occupied positions will stop flashing.
Loading a CD in a specific empty position
– Press the button . The button diodes for any
empty positions will begin flashing.
– Press one of the flashing buttons .
– Wait until the diodes in the CD slot flash.
– Insert the CD (text facing upwards) into the CD slot ,
holding it straight.
Loading a CD in a specific occupied position
– Press the button . The diodes in buttons will
be illuminated to indicate which positions are already
loaded with a CD.– Press one of the illuminated buttons . The CD at that
position will then be ejected.
– Remove the CD from the slot .
– Insert the CD that you wish to load (text facing upwards)
into the slot , holding it straight.
If you press the button again while loading all CDs, the
loading process will be stopped.
After it has been ejected, the CD will automatically be pulled back
into the CD changer after about 30 seconds if it is not removed from
the CD slot.
Note
Please observe the notes for handling CDs
page 11.
Changing CDs
– Press one of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
The CD inserted at this position will then be played.
Ejecting CDs
Ejecting a CD
– To eject the CD that is currently playing, press the eject
button
page 12, fig. 3.
– To eject any CD, press the eject button and then one
of the illuminated buttons
page 12, fig. 3.
Ejecting all CDs
– Press and hold the eject button for at least two
seconds. All of the CDs are ejected one after the other.
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How to use the controls
You can operate the functions of the MMI system by
pressing and turning the buttons on the MMI control
console.
Fig. 29 Buttons on MMI control console
Function selector buttons
Press one of the function selector buttons to activate the function
shown on the button. For example, simply press the button
to switch the system to the radio mode.
Use the button to call up additional settings for the current
function. Rotary pushbutton
To select a menu option in the MMI display, turn the rotary push-
button in the required direction and then press it.
Control buttons
To activate a function indicated in one of the four corners of the
display, press the corresponding control button for that corner of
the display. For instance, the top right control button corresponds
with the top right corner of the display
fig. 29.
RETURN button
Press the button to cancel an entry that has not yet been
confirmed or to return to the previous menu level.
Arrow buttons
Press the or button to go to the next or go back to the previous
radio station or TV* channel in the list.
Press the button to select the next track of a CD or iPod
5) (if an
iPod is being used). Press the button within the first ten seconds
of a track to go back to the previous track. After the first ten seconds,
you can press this button to go back to the start of the track that is
currently playing.
When in the CD, MP3 or interface mode, press and hold the
button to activate the fast reverse function, or press the button to
activate the fast forward function.
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Speller
Use the speller to enter addresses, a navigation destina-
tion or a telephone number.
Some functions in the directory, telephone* or navigation* mode
require you to enter letters or numbers. In the MMI display the
speller for numbers
fig. 32 or letters
fig. 33 will appear.
While entering the numbers/letters, you can switch from numbers
to letters and vice versa as desired by turning the rotary pushbutton
to 0..9
fig. 33 or A..Z
fig. 32 and then pressing the rotary
pushbutton.
All symbols for entering letters and numbers are explained in the
following table:
TP symbolReception of traffic reports
page 58.
Corners of
display
Indicates the functions that can be
selected.
Use control buttons to select func-
tions. The top right corner of the dis-
play corresponds to the top right
control button.
SubtitlesInforms you of a selected option (e.g.
current radio station).
Function
wheelIs operated by turning and pressing
the rotary pushbutton.
Crossed-out
loudspeaker
symbolCurrent audio source is muted.
Time
Telephone
symbol*Missed calls*
page 91, fig. 85.
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MarkingExplanation
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phone numbers
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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
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– Confirm the date setting by pressing the rotary push-
button.
Setting the time format
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Time format and press the
rotary pushbutton.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to 24h or 12h.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm your adjustment.
Setting the date format
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Date format and press it.
– To set the date format “Day.Month”, turn the rotary push-
button to DD.MM and press it.
– To set the date format “Month/Day”, turn the rotary push-
button to MM/DD and press it.
Note
If the radio-controlled clock* does not receive a signal for three
days, the time source setting will automatically be changed to the
quartz clock.
Calling up the on-board handbook
The on-board handbook includes the Owner's Manual for
your vehicle and the Operating Manual for the Infotain-
ment / MMI.
Important: The on-board handbook must be loaded into the
CD changer.
– Press the function selector button marked .– Press the control button for Handbook. The on-board
handbook will automatically load in the language that is
set under the option Menu language in the MMI

page 51.
WARNING
Not paying attention to the road traffic can lead to serious acci-
dents and loss of life.
•Only use the on-board handbook when the traffic conditions
allow you to do so safely. You must maintain proper control of your
vehicle at all times. As the driver, you bear the responsibility for
road safety.
Note
Please note that this On-board Handbook is not a substitute for the
printed Owner's Manual.
Restarting the MMI system (Reset)
You can restart the MMI system and restore full normal
operation by pressing a combination of buttons.
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– Press the button , the rotary pushbutton
and the top right control button simultaneously.
– Then release the buttons. The MMI system will switch off
and then restart.
Other settings
MMI menu language
– Select: Function selector button > control button
Settings > Menu language.
The language of texts shown on the MMI display and the driver
information system as well as the language of the voice guidance*
can be altered.
You can select the languages German, English, French, Italian,
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch or Russian.
Measurement units
– Select: Function selector button > control button
Settings > Measurement units.
You can alter the measurement units shown on the MMI display, the
driver information system and the air conditioner display.
The units for distance (km or miles), speed (km/h or mph), tempera-
ture (°C or °F) and pressure (bar or psi) can be set.
Applies to vehicles: with speech dialogue system
Speech dialogue system
– Select: Function selector button > control button
Settings > Speech dialogue system.
Repeat command
If Repeat command is activated, the speech dialogue system* will
repeat your commands when switching to another function.
Deleting all name tags
All the name tags (spoken names or telephone numbers) you have
stored will be deleted.
Default settings
– Select: Function selector button > control button
Settings > Default settings.
This function resets the general settings, the sound settings as well
as several of the radio, CD, TV/AV*, telephone* and navigation*
settings to the default settings.
Brightness of the MMI display
– Select: Function selector button > control button
Display > Brightness.
You can alter the brightness of the display by turning the rotary
pushbutton clockwise or anti-clockwise.
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playing, the rewind function will automatically stop when it reaches
the beginning of the track; the track will then be played.
If you select “Previous” within the first 10 seconds of a track, the
previous track will be played. If you press the button after ten
seconds, you will go back to the beginning of that track.
Note
You can also fast forward and rewind within a track by pressing and
holding the arrow buttons on the MMI control console
page 41.
By briefly pressing the arrow buttons you can jump to the
previous/next track
page 41.
Shuffle
The tracks can be played in random order.
Important: A track must be playing
page 65.
– Press the control button for CD control.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to Shuffle
fig. 59.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to activate the shuffle func-
tion.Note
The shuffle function depends on your repeat settings
page 68 or

page 69.
Scanning tracks
The SCAN function plays each track on the CD for a few
seconds.
Important: A track must be playing
page 65.
– Press the control button for CD control.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to SCAN
fig. 60.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to start the SCAN function.
– Press the rotary pushbutton again to stop the SCAN func-
tion. The track currently being scanned will be played.
Pausing and resuming (media drive)
Important: A track must be playing
page 65.
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– If the list of TV channels
fig. 63 does not appear on the
MMI display, press the control button for Source

page 71, fig. 62.
– Turn the rotary pushbutton to TV
page 71, fig. 62.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm TV as the source.
TV mode will be activated.
Note
The television playback will be interrupted by traffic announce-
ments if the Traffic Programme function is active
page 58.
Applies to vehicles: with analog TV and DVB-T
Selecting a TV channel
All TV channels that can currently be received appear in a
list in alphabetical order.
Important: TV mode must be activated
page 71.
– Briefly turn the rotary pushbutton when the picture has
expanded to the full MMI screen. A list of TV channels
and digital radio stations will be displayed.– Turn the rotary pushbutton to select a TV channel

fig. 63.
– Press the rotary pushbutton to confirm the TV channel.
To be able to distinguish between the analog and the digital TV
channels, the digital TV channels are marked with DVB. The digital
radio stations are marked with DVB audio.
TV channels that are broadcast without a name are listed by their
channel number (e.g. digital channel: DTV 60-01; analog channel:
Ch. 32) in the channel list.
Note
Selecting a TV channel on the multi-function steering wheel is even
easier
page 132. You can also change the channel by pressing the
arrow buttons on the MMI control console.
Applies to vehicles: with DVB-T
Display in the MMI system
Fig. 63 Channel list
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The following functions are available under Options when you open
a text message to read it:
•Delete - to delete the open text message.
•Call - to dial the number of the person who sent the text
message.
•Extract number - to copy a telephone number contained in the
open text message into the speller for editing.
Note
•A crossed-out envelope symbol in the status line indicates that
there is not enough memory space available for new text messages.
In this case, you will have to delete one or more text messages from
the SIM card before you can receive further text messages.
•You can write and send text messages using the handset*

page 154.
Other settings for the phone pre-
installation
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Options during a call
Important: You must be talking on the phone
page 90.
– Select: Control button Options > Mike off.
Switching microphone on/off
Your caller cannot hear your private conversations when the micro-
phone is off. You can still hear the caller. Mike off appears in the
MMI display.Replacing a call
If you are already talking on the phone when someone else calls, the
options Replace and Ignore will appear on the MMI display.
If you select Replace, the active call will be replaced by the incoming
call. If you select Ignore, the incoming call will be declined.
The display in the MMI may remain for several seconds afterwards
(depends on your type of phone). Should you use the function
Replace or Ignore in the MMI system during this time, it is possible
that the current call will be ended.
Note
The option Call waiting must be activated on your mobile phone for
you to be made aware of incoming calls during a conversation. The
call options depend on your mobile network service provider.
Applies to vehicles: with phone pre-installation
Telephone settings
– Press the > buttons on the MMI control
console and select Telephone settings on the MMI.
Bluetooth settings
•PIN for handsfree mode - to change the factory default (1234).
This PIN number has to be entered when you bond a Bluetooth
mobile phone with the Hands-Free Profile to the on-board phone
system
page 22.
•Remove Bluetooth devices - to delete all bonded mobile phones.
Default settings
The on-board phone system is returned to the factory defaults. This
will delete your user data, including the phone books stored in the
memory
page 23, any bonded Bluetooth devices
page 22 and
your mailbox number.
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