AUDI TT 2021 Owner´s Manual

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Introduction
There are various media sources and connections
available in the MMI. For example, you can play
audio/video* files from the Jukebox* or connect
your mobile device to the Audi music interface*
and operate it through the MMI.
Notes
Media and format restrictions: the MMI (includ-
ing the SD card reader and the USB storage de-
vice connection*) was tested with a variety of
products and media available in the market.
However, there may be cases where individual de-
vices or media and audio/video” files may not be
recognized, may play only with restrictions or
may not play at all.
Digital Rights Management: please note that
the audio/video* files are subject to copyright
protection.
The media sources do not play files that are pro-
tected by DRM and are identified with the symbol
&.
Data security: never store important data on SD
cards, the Jukebox*, CDs/DVDs* or mobile devi-
ces. Audi is not responsible for damaged or lost
files and media.
Loading times: the more files/folders/playlists
that are on a storage medium, the longer it will
take to load the audio/video* files. Audi recom-
mends using storage media that only contain au-
dio/video files*. To decrease the time it takes to
load audio/video files*, create subfolders (for ex-
ample, for the artist or album). The loading time
will also increase when importing files.
Additional information: when playing, audio
files are automatically displayed with any addi-
tional information that is stored (such as the ar-
tist, track and album cover). If this information is
not available on the storage medium, the MMI
will check the Gracenote metadata database.
However, in some cases, the additional informa-
tion may not be displayed.
Restricted functionality: reset the Media set-
tings to the factory default settings if functional-
ity is restricted > page 190.
If functionality is restricted, reset the Jukebox* to
the factory default settings > page 190.
For information about the properties of support-
ed media and file formats, see > page 783.
CG) Note
Always follow the information found in S@ in
General information on page 141.
CD/DVD operation
Applies to: vehicles with a CD/DVD drive
CD/DVD and format restrictions: the functionali-
ty of individual storage media may be limited due
to the variety of blank CDs/DVDs available and
the various capacities. Audio CDs or video DVDs
with copy protection, CDs/DVDs that do not con-
form to the standard, and multisession CDs may
have limited playback or may not play at all. Audi
recommends finalizing the recording process
when creating multisession CDs. Multisession
DVDs are not supported.
Using CDs/DVDs, the CD drive or the DVD drive:
to ensure correct, high-quality playback and to
prevent damage to the drive or disc reading er-
rors, always store CDs/DVDs in a protective
sleeve and do not expose them to direct sunlight.
Do not use:
— Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
— Single CDs/DVDs with 3 inch (8 cm) diameter
— CD/DVDs that are not round
— CDs/DVDs with labels
— Protective rings
— Cleaning CDs
Thermal protection switch: CD/DVD playback
may be temporarily unavailable if outside tem-
peratures are extremely high or low. A thermal
protection switch is installed to protect the
CD/DVD and the laser.
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Laser devices: laser devices are divided into safe-
ty classes 1 to 4 in accordance with DIN IEC 76
(CO) 6/VDE 0837. The optical readers that are in-
stalled conform to safety class 1. Lasers in this
class are very weak and well-shielded, so there is
no danger if used correctly.
Media drives
SD card reader
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Fig. 149 Glove compartment: inserting the SD card
Inserting the SD card
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary.
> The angled corner of the SD card must face to-
ward the right front side when being inserted.
Slide the SD card into the card reader slot @)
until the SD card clicks into place.
Automatic playback
Playback will start automatically if the inserted
SD card contains supported audio/video files*
=> page 183.
Removing the SD card
> Press briefly on the SD card.
The SD card reader is accessed and operated
through the MMI @) > page 177, fig. 154.
© Note
Only use one-piece SD cards. If adapter cards
(SD cards with more than one piece) are used,
the card could fall out of the adapter when
driving because of vibrations. Individual
pieces could then become stuck in the drive
and impair the functionality.
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G) Tips
Always keep the SD card in a suitable case to
protect it from dirt, dust particles, and other
damage.

Applies to: vehicles with a DVD drive
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Fig. 150 Glove compartment: DVD drive
Loading a CD/DVD
> The CD/DVD will be automatically pulled in.
Slide the CD/DVD straight into the DVD slot @)
with the label facing up.
Automatic playback
Playback will start automatically if the inserted
CD/DVD contains supported audio/video files
=> page 183.
Ejecting a CD/DVD
> Press the button (A).
The CD/DVD is pulled in again automatically if it
is not removed from the DVD slot within approxi-
mately ten seconds after ejecting it.
The DVD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI @) > page 177, fig. 154.
@) Note
— Never force a CD/DVD into the drive. The
CD/DVD is pulled in automatically.
— Do not insert CDs/DVDs with labels into the
drive. Labels can come loose from the
CD/DVD and damage the drive.

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@) Tips
CDs/DVDs that contain audio files with a high
data rate may not play.
Applies to: vehicles with a CD drive
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Fig. 151 Glove compartment: CD drive
Loading a CD
> The CD will be automatically pulled in. Slide the
CD straight into the slot @) with the label fac-
ing up.
Automatic playback
Playback will start automatically if the inserted
CD contains supported audio files > page 184.
Ejecting a CD
> Press the button ().
The CD is pulled in again automatically if it is not
removed from the slot within ten seconds of
ejecting it.
The CD drive is accessed and operated through
the MMI > page 177.
@) Note
— Never force a CD into the drive. The CD is
pulled in automatically.
— Do not insert CDs with labels into the drive.
Labels can come loose from the CD and
damage the drive.
@ Tips
CD playback cannot be guaranteed with audio
files that have a high data rate.
Applies to: vehicles with Jukebox
After you have filled the Jukebox with music
and/or videos*, for example from your SD card,
you can play these files directly from the Jukebox.
The Jukebox memory capacity is approximately
10 GB.
Opening the Jukebox

>» Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
> Select and confirm Jukebox.

Adding files to the Jukebox

> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
> Select and confirm one of the following sources
to copy to the Jukebox: SD card, CD-ROM, DVD-
ROM*, USB storage device*.

Selecting an entry
Requirement: the media center (for example,
tracks, albums) must be open.
> Select an entry from the media center.
> Select: right control button > Copy to jukebox >
This entry or Entire list.
Selecting a track
Requirement: the playlist must be open
=> page 180.
> Select the track that is currently playing.
> Select: right control button > Copy to jukebox >
This track or Entire album or This artist.
Requirement: a video file* must be playing.
> Select: right control button > Copy to jukebox.
The copying process begins. The status of the
copying process is shown in the MMI.
> Hiding the importing process: select and con-
firm
Continue copying in background. The im-
porting process is hidden.
> Canceling the importing process: select and
confirm Cancel copying, or remove the source
that is currently being imported. Files already
copied remain. >
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Requirement: the copying process must be active
in the background.
> Showing the copying process: select: right
control button > Copying in progress.
When importing, the audio files are automatical-
ly sorted into the media center categories based
on the stored additional information > page 178.
The copied video files* are stored in the media
center under the Videos* category.
Playing the Jukebox
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video* files > page 171, Adding files to the Juke-
box.
The Jukebox is accessed and operated through
the MMI@) & page 177, fig. 154.
Displaying Jukebox memory capacity
> Select: right control button > Jukebox memory
capacity. Information about the Jukebox mem-
ory capacity and the number of stored tracks is
displayed.
Deleting tracks from the Jukebox!)
Requirement: the Jukebox must contain audio/
video files*.
> Select an entry from the Jukebox media center.
> Select: right control button > Delete from juke-
box > This entry or Entire list.
The status of the deleting process is shown in the
MMI. Jukebox playback stops during the deleting
Process and starts again automatically once the
deletion is complete.
@) Note
Do not import audio/video files* when the en-
gine is turned off because this will drain the
vehicle battery.
@ Tips
— Tracks from audio CDs cannot be imported
to the Jukebox for legal reasons.

1) Not in the Playback view.
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— Files that have already been imported are
automatically recognized and cannot be
copied to the Jukebox again.
— It is not possible to play audio/video* files in
the CD/DVD* drive while importing them.
— The Jukebox does not provide an export
function due to legal reasons.
— Files or tracks without additional stored in-
formation are listed as Unknown. Audi rec-
ommends adding additional information
(such as ID3 tags) to audio files.
— Reset the Jukebox to the factory default set-
tings when selling your vehicle > page 190.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth audio player
With the Bluetooth audio player, you can play
music wirelessly from your Bluetooth-capable de-
vice (such as a cell phone) through the MMI.
Requirement: the vehicle must be stationary and
the ignition must be switched on. The Bluetooth
settings will open on your mobile device during
the connection setup. The Bluetooth function
and visibility of the MMI > page 192 and mobile
device must be switched on. The Bluetooth audio
player > page 192 must be switched on in the
MMI.
Connecting a Bluetooth device
> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm Bluetooth audio player @)
=> page 177, fig. 155.
> If necessary, select and confirm: Not connected
> Connect Bluetooth audio player. The Blue-
tooth device search starts. Follow the instruc-
tions in the MMI.
> Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth de-
vice from the list. The MMI generates a PIN for
the connection.
> Select and confirm Yes.
>» Enter the PIN for connecting on your Bluetooth
device, or if the PIN is already displayed on your
Bluetooth device, confirm it on the Bluetooth


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device. The time allowed for entering the PIN is
limited to approximately 30 seconds.
The media is started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used.
G) Tips
— Check for any connection requests on your
Bluetooth device.
— Multiple Bluetooth audio players can be
connected to the MMI, but only one mobile
device can be active.
— Bluetooth protocols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4)
and A2DP are supported.
— Note the volume setting on your Bluetooth
device. Audi recommends setting your mo-
bile device to the maximum volume when
using it as a Bluetooth audio player.
— The supported media functions (such as
shuffle) depend on the Bluetooth device be-
ing used.
—Aselection of supported Bluetooth devices
can be found in the database for tested mo-
bile devices at www.audi.com/bluetooth.
Wi-Fi audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi audio player
Using the Wi-Fi audio player media source on the
MMI, you can connect and operate your Wi-Fi-ca-
pable media player (such as a smartphone) to
wirelessly play music from your media player Li-
brary. The media player is connected through the
vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot. A UPnP Server app or an
integrated UPnP/DLNA server on your media
player is required to access your media player li-
brary.
Requirement: the Wi-Fi function on your media
player must be switched on. The myAudi app or a
UPnP server app is installed on your media player,
or your media player has an integrated UPnP/
DLNA server.
Connecting a media player

> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.

> Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player (7)
=> page 177, fig. 155.
> If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi turned
off > Turn on Wi-Fi to activate Wi-Fi in the
MMI.
> If necessary, select and confirm Wi-Fi settings.
> Select the same settings on the wireless media
player that are used for the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Starting the Wi-Fi audio player
> Start the myAudi app or an UPnP server app, or
allow media sharing on your device.
Operating a media player
The media player is operated through the MMI.
> Press the left control button repeatedly until
the Folders menu item appears.
> Select and confirm Folders.
Playing music from a media player
> Select and confirm Media center.
Internet radio: see > page 174.

ZA\ WARNING
—As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only use
Audi connect services and the Wi-Fi hotspot
only if the traffic situation permits it. Read
and follow the guidelines provided in
=> page 710, Traffic safety information.
— It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mobile
devices and other similar devices when the
vehicle is stationary because, like all loose
objects, they could be thrown around the in-
side of the vehicle in a crash and cause seri-
ous injuries. Store these types of devices se-
curely while driving. Also read the warnings
in the chapter > page 52.

@) Note
Always follow the information found in @ in
General information on page 141.
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— The Wi-Fi connection is reconfigured when
inserting or removing the mini SIM card in
the SIM card reader*. There may be a tem-
porary interruption in audio playback, de-
pending on the media player.
— Please note that a Wi-Fi connection does
not automatically make it possible to use
the Internet. For additional information, see
=> page 1417.
— To avoid interruptions during playback, de-
activate the power saving function on the
media player or connect it to a charger.
— The loading times for the audio data depend
on the media player used and the number of
files
that it contains.
—A maximum of 2,000 entries per directory
are displayed in the MMI.
— Songs downloaded for offline use using mu-
sic streaming services are stored on your
mobile device (such as a smartphone) and
may be DRM protected. The Wi-Fi audio
player will not play DRM protected files.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information on the Wi-Fi audio player.
Online media and
Internet radio
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect
You can playback and operate various online me-
dia services and Internet radio using the MMI.

> Press the [MEDIA] button.
> Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177, fig. 155 is displayed.

Applies to: using online media and Internet radio
Requirement
— The myAudi app must be installed and open on
your mobile device.
— You must be logged into your myAudi account
in the myAudi app and you must have selected
your vehicle.
— The Wi-Fi function on the mobile device and on
the MMI must be switched on.
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—If necessary, check in the connection manager
=> page 190 if the mobile device you connected
is selected under the MMI connect app M.
—The MMI must be connected to the network.
— The symbol for the Online media source
=> page 177, fig. 155 is shown in the MMI.
Applies to: using online media
Additional requirement
— A supported online media service must be avail-
able in the country where the vehicle is being
operated.
— You must have an account with a supported on-
line media service.
— Depending on the online media service, you
may need to install and open an app on your
mobile device.
Starting Online media
— Press the [MEDIA] button.
— Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
— Select and confirm an online media service.


Starting Internet radio
— Press the [MEDIA] button.
— Press the left control button until the sources
overview > page 177 is displayed.
— Select and confirm Internet radio. The Internet
radio browser or the last station that was play-
ing is shown.


— Selecting the station: if necessary, select and
confirm a category in the Internet radio Brows-
er > a station.
Online media and Internet radio:: additional op-
tions
— Press the right control button.
The following options may be available, depend-
ing on the information shown (such as the sta-
tion/track that is currently playing):
— Sound settings: see > page 193.
— Wi-Fi settings: see > page 146.
— Connection manager: see > page 190.
— Additional options may be available, depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio.

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ZA WARNING
—To reduce the risk of an accident, only use
Audi connect services and the Wi-Fi hotspot
only if the traffic situation permits it. Read
and follow the guidelines provided in
=>
page 110, Traffic safety information.
— It is only safe to use tablets, laptops, mobile
devices and other similar devices when the
vehicle is stationary because, like all loose
objects, they could be thrown around the in-
side of the vehicle in a crash and cause seri-
ous injuries. Store these types of devices se-
curely while driving. Also read the warnings
in the chapter > page 52.

Multimedia connections
USB adapter for Audi music interface or
USB charging port
Applies to: vehicles with Audi music interface/USB charging
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@) Note
Always follow the information found in >@® in
General information on page 141.
G) Tips
— Depending on the Internet connection and
network traffic, the connection may discon-
nected when online media sources are play-
ing.
— Online media and Internet radio usage de-
pends on the service availability of the third
party provider.
— Audi simply makes the access to online me-
dia services possible through the MMI and
does not take any responsibility for the con-
tent
of the online media services.
— Depending on the mobile device being used,
there may be interruptions during media
playback and when using the myAudi app.
To avoid interruptions when using a mobile
device, do not lock the screen on your mo-
bile device and keep the myAudi app in the
foreground.
— Contact an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility for additional
information about online media.
Fig. 152 Audi Genuine Accessories: USB adapter
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
connect your mobile devices (such as a smart-
phone or MP3 player) to the Audi music interface
or a USB charging port using a special USB adapt-
er.
You can purchase the USB adapter cable from an
authorized Audi dealer or at specialty stores:
@ USB adapter for devices with a micro USB
connection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with a Light-
ning connection
@ USB adapter for devices with USB type C con-
nection
@ USB adapter for Apple devices with a dock
connector
C) Note
Handle the USB adapter carefully. Do not al-
low it to be pinched.

Fig. 153 Storage compartment in the center console: con-
necting mobile devices
Connect your mobile devices to the Audi music in-
terface in order to operate them through the
MMI and charge the battery.
USB input
> Connecting a mobile device using a USB
adapter: connect the applicable USB adapter (2)
to the port on the Audi music interface @) and
then connect the adapter to the mobile device
@ (such as an iPod).
> Charging a mobile device using a USB adapter:
when you connect a mobile device to the Audi
music interface (@) using the applicable USB
adapter @), the battery will automatically
charge.
> Disconnecting a mobile device from the Audi
music interface: remove the USB adapter @)
from the Audi music interface @).
> Disconnecting mobile devices with a dock con-
nector: remove the dock connector from the
Apple device with the release tabs pressed in @)
=> page 175, fig. 152.
The media are started and operated through the
mobile device or the MMI, depending on the de-
vice being used > page 177.
Connecting multiple mobile devices: if a mobile
device (such as a smartphone) is connected at the
respective USB port on the Audi music interface,
then all devices can be used as a playback source.
AUX Input
> Connecting a mobile device to the AUX input:
connect the cable G) to the AUX input © on the
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Audi music interface and then to the mobile de-
vice
@) (such as an MP3 player or smartphone).
> Disconnecting a mobile device from the AUX
input: remove the cable (S) from the Audi music
interface.
> Operation: select and confirm the External au-
dio player source ©) > page 177, fig. 154. The
media are started and operated through the
mobile device ().


ZA WARNING
Driving requires your complete and undivided
attention. As the driver, you have complete re-
sponsibility for safety in traffic. Never operate
mobile devices while driving, because this in-
creases the risk of an accident.

@) Note
— Remove the connector from the Audi music
interface carefully so it is not damaged.
— Use a USB extension cable to connect devi-
ces that have an integrated USB connector
(such as a USB stick) to prevent damage to
your USB device and the Audi music inter-
face.
— Extremely high or low temperatures that
can occur inside vehicles can damage mobile
devices and/or impair their performance.
Never leave mobile devices in the vehicle in
extremely high or low temperatures.
@ Tips
— When you switch the ignition off, the USB
ports are still supplied with power until the
energy management intervenes.
— Do not use an additional adapter or USB ex-
tension cable to connect mobile devices to
the Audi music interface that already have a
cable or that must be connected with a USB
adapter > page 175. Using an additional
adapter or US extension cable may impair
functionality.
— You can purchase the AUX connector cable
from an authorized Audi dealer or at spe-
cialty stores.
— Audi recommends setting the volume of a
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approximately 70% of the maximum vol-
ume.
— Functionality is not guaranteed for mobile
devices that do not conform to the USB 2.0
specification.
— USB hubs are not supported.
— Some versions of the iPod such as the iPod
shuffle cannot be connected to the USB
adapter
for devices with dock connector.
Connect these devices using a AUX connec-
tor cable.
— Video playback* through the Audi music in-
terface is only supported if the connected
device is recognized as a USB storage device
(for example a USB stick). Apple devices and
MTP devices (such as smartphones) are not
recognized as USB storage devices.
— iPod or iPhone malfunctions also affect the
operation of the MMI. Reset your mobile de-
vice in these situations.
— Audi recommends updating the iPod or
iPhone software to the latest version. Refer
to your mobile device owner's manual for
more information.
—Aselection of supported devices can be
found in the database for tested mobile de-
vices at www.audi.com/mp3.
Playing media

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Fig. 154 Infotainment system: possible sources in the Me-
dia menu
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Bluetooth audio player
> {Wi-Fi audio foe
Online media

Fig. 155 Infotainment system: possible sources in the Me-
dia menu
You can start and operate various media through
the MMI control panel.
Requirement: a media source must contain au-
dio/video* files > page 170.
> Press the
> Press the
overview i

MEDIA button.
left control button until the sources
s displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source, or
> press the

MEDIA button repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the follow-
ing sources may be displayed in the Media menu:
Switch to radio: the Radio menu opens
=> page 164.
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@ CD/DVD player ................ 170,171
@ SDecardreader ................ 170
@ Audi music interface ........... 176
such as iPod, USB stick
© External audio player ........... 176
such as an MP3 player connected to
the AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player ......... 172
@ Wi-Fiaudio player ............. 173
Online media and Internet radio . . 174
— Playing audio/video files*: select a source in
the Media menu > category (such as artists >
album > ti rack).
— Moving one level up in the folder structure:
press the
Folder up

BACK button, or select and confirm
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— Selecting the previous or next track/chapter
1): press the On/Off knob on the MMI control
panel briefly to the left Kd or right Do.
— Fast-forwarding and rewinding audio/video*
files: press and hold the On/Off knob on the
MMI control panel to the left Kd or right Pe for
a longer time.
— Pausing or resuming playback: press the
On/Off knob on the MMI control panel briefly.
G@) Tips
— You can scroll through long lists quickly by
turning the control knob quickly. The scroll-
ing speed depends on the number of list en-
tries.
— For safety reasons, the video image* is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. On-
ly the sound from the video* plays while
driving.
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Fig. 157 Infotainment system: USB flash drive categories
Various categories for selecting audio/video" files
are available in the media center.

> Press the [MEDIA] button.

1) Depending on the DVD, this may not be possible during
playback.
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> Press the left control button until the sources
overview is displayed.
> Select and confirm the desired source.
@ Active source
The active source is highlighted. The active
source symbol (a) may change depending on the
connected device, the online media service”, or
Internet radio*. The device name may be dis-
played (for example: myPhone). As an example, a
USB stick is shown connected to the Audi music
interface*.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video files* from the following categories
and add them to the playlist:
@ Favorites
The Favorites category appears if at least one en-
try is stored in the favorites list > page 780.
@ Artists
All available artists are displayed. Select and con-
firm
an artist, an album and then a track.
@ Albums
All available albums are displayed. Select and
confirm an album and then a track.
© Genres
All available genres are displayed. Select and
confirm a genre (such as Pop), an artist, an al-
bum and then a song.
© Tracks
All available tracks are displayed. Select and con-
firm a track.
@ Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is dis-
played. Select a folder, if necessary. Select and
confirm a track.