Audi Q7: Playing media
Media sources
The following sources can be selected depending
on the vehicle equipment:
- Alexa
- USB device
- Connect external device: you can connect external
devices via Bluetooth and use the Bluetooth
audio player, or you can connect
an external device directly to the Audi music
interface
- Streaming services
Accessing media
Playing media files using the MMI
- Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source. Depending on the
connected device or online media service*, the
symbol for a source may change. The device
name may be displayed (for example: my-
Phone).
- Select a track from the categories in the media
center.
Playing media files using the multifunction
steering wheel
Requirement: a media source must contain media
files.
- Select the radio/media tab in the instrument
cluster.
- Press the button to toggle
between the radio
and media or to select a different source.
- To select a media file/source, turn and press
the left thumbwheel.
Tips
- For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. Only
the sound from the video plays while driving.
- Applies to: multifunction steering wheel:
Depending on the selected function, operation
through the MMI may be required.
Media center
Fig. 158 Center display: media center
There are various categories available in the media
center. You can also search for media files
across sources. The current music track continues
playing while you search the MMI.
Opening the media center
- Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Source > a source > a category.
- Source symbol
The symbol for the source that is currently in use
is displayed. Depending on the connected device
or online media service*, the source symbol may
change. As an example, a USB stick is shown connected
to the Audi music interface.
- Source device name
The device name of the source that is currently in
use is displayed.
- Categories
The media center will display categories depending
on vehicle equipment, the connected device,
the content of the selected source, and the connection
type:
- Last played tracks
- Artists
- Compilations
- Composers
- iTunes Radio
- Audio books
- Podcasts
- Genres
- Videos
- Tracks
- Albums
Other categories may be available depending on
the service.
Playlists
All playlists and smart playlists in the source are
displayed.
Smart playlists
- Last played tracks
- Most played tracks
Folders
The folder structure or track/chapter list is displayed.
Note
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect Infotainment
- Cloud services and the iTunes radio category
always require an Internet connection.
- Read the information about Audi connect,
and be sure to note the connectivity costs
section in General information.
Tips
- Only the categories supported by the medium/
service are available.
- For safety reasons, the video image is only
displayed when the vehicle is stationary. Only
the sound from the video plays while driving.
- When synchronizing a mobile device with
Cloud services, playlists may display incorrectly
in the MMI. Use the media center in
the device.
- Applies to: iPod touch/iPhone: Note the information
about the Audi music interface
and the supported devices.
Media functions
Fig. 159 Upper display: left side: playback view; right side: playlist
Operating
- Applies to: MMI: To open the playback view (1),
select on the home screen: MEDIA > Source > a source > a category (for
example, Artists > Album)
> a track.
- To open the playlist (2), select List in the playback
view (16).
The following functions may be available depending
on the selected media source and the vehicle
equipment:
Tips
Not all functions are available in every source
and on every touch display.
Free text search
Applies to: vehicles with free text search
You can search across all active sources, for example
for tracks and artists.
Opening the search
Requirement: the selected source must support
the search function.
- Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > Search.
Entries that contain the entered search term are
listed in the results list. Each result is marked
with the symbol for a category in the media center.
You can search for the following categories:
- Artists
- Albums
- Tracks
- Genres
- Videos
Options and settings
Options
Context-dependent functions and settings may
be available depending on vehicle equipment, the
selected source, the connected mobile device,
and the connection type.
Requirement: the playback view must be displayed
(1) fig. 159.
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The track currently playing is quickly analyzed for
features such as artist, genre, mood, and beat,
and a smart playlist with similar tracks will be
shown.
Aspect ratio
Audi recommends the Auto setting for the picture
format. If you press on an aspect ratio, you
will see a preview of the setting on the screen.
Press OK to apply the selected aspect ratio.
The following table gives an overview of the aspect
ratios. The possible aspect ratios depend on
the source or video file being played.
Auto The MMI detects the picture format
of the source and displays the
image in the optimal ratio.
4:3, 16:9 The image is fixed in the corresponding
ratio. Select one of these
options if the image is distorted or
a section of the image is cut off or
blurry when Auto is selected.
Zoom The image is enlarged to fill the entire 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 or
blurry when Auto is selected.
Settings
Accessing settings
- Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
MEDIA > .
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following
settings may be available:
Online additional data
Requirement: the MMI must be connected to the
Internet. A data plan must be available.
When the function is switched on, additional information
(such as album cover, artist, track) will
be loaded depending on the availability.
Supported media and file formats
Overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, media files
with the following properties may be supported
by the connection for USB storage devices:
Tips
- The media sources do not support the Windows Media Audio 9 Voice
format.
- For compressing MP3 files, Audi recommends
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.
- Special characters (such as those in ID3 tag
information) may display differently or may
not always display, depending on the system
language.
- The manufacturer of the storage device can
provide information about its "USB Device
Subclass".
- Some MTP player functions are not supported,
such as rating music tracks and video
playback.
Troubleshooting
The information that follows lists some troubleshooting
options. They depend on the equipment.
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Setup
Applies to: vehicles with Audi smartphone interface
You can connect your smartphone to the MMI
with a cable or wirelessly* using the Audi smartphone
interface. Certain content on your smartphone
Introduction
General settings are described in this chapter.
You can find specific settings in the chapters
about those settings. The available settings depend
on the vehicle equipment.
Date and time
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Fig. 13 MMI: upper/lower display
Overview screen
Displays selected information tiles and provides quick access to
certain functions
Quick access bar
Return to the home screen or the overview page, open menus quickly
Display area
Select a menu, apply settings, display content
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Ball Joint Splitter -VAS251805-,
Removing
- Bring wheels in the straight position.
- Switch off the ignition.
- Secure the