Media Drives/Connections; Introduction; Notes - Audi MMI Navigation System plus Operating Manual

22

Media drives/connections

Media drives/
connections

Introduction

The MMI system includes various media drives
and connections. For example, you can play
audio/video* files from the jukebox or connect
a portable player to the Audi music interface
and operate it via the MMI.

Notes

General notes
Media and format limitations: The MMI sys-
tem (including the SD card reader and the
connection for the USB mass storage device*)
has been tested for use with many of the
products and media currently available on the
market. However, there may be some devices/
media and audio/video* files that are not sup-
ported or cannot be played, or the functionali-
ty may be limited under certain circumstan-
ces.
Copyright: Please note that audio/video* files
are copyright-protected.
The MMI media drives do not support DRM-
protected files; these files are marked with
the symbol .

Data storage: Never store important data on
SD cards, the jukebox, CDs/DVDs or portable
players. Audi shall not accept any liability
whatsoever for the loss of files or data and
media.
Loading times: The more files, folders or play-
lists are stored on a storage device, the longer
it will take to load the audio files/video* files.
We recommend using a storage device which
contains only audio/video* files. If you want
to reduce the time it takes to load the audio/
video* files, you can create subfolders (e.g. for
an artist or album). The loading time will be
extended additionally if you are importing da-
ta.
Additional information: Additional informa-
tion stored on audio files (e.g. artists, tracks,
album covers) will be displayed automatically
when the files are played. If this information
is not stored on the relevant medium, the
MMI system will use Gracenote®. Neverthe-
less, additional information may not be dis-
played in some cases.
Restricted functionality: If you experience re-
stricted functionality, reset the Media set-
tings to the factory defaults ð page 31.
For information on the characteristics of the
supported media and file formats, please re-
fer to ð page 27.
CD/DVD mode
CD/DVD and format limitations: In view of
the variety of CDs/DVDs and the difference in
memory capacities, the functionality may be
restricted in the case of some storage devices.
Under certain circumstances, audio CDs/video
DVDs that are copy-protected or CDs/DVDs
that do not comply with the standard audio
format, and multisession CDs cannot be
played at all, or the functionality may be limi-
ted. We recommend always finalising the
burning process when creating multisession
CDs. Multisession is not supported for DVDs.
Handling CDs/DVDs and the DVD drive: To
ensure perfect, high-quality playback and
avoid read error messages or damage to the
media drive, always store unused CDs/DVDs in
a suitable case and do not expose them to di-
rect sunlight. Do not use:
– Damaged, dirty or scratched CDs/DVDs
– Single CDs/DVDs (diameter 8 cm / 3 inches)
– Non-circular CDs/DVDs (shape CDs)
– CDs/DVDs with stickers
– Protective rings
– Cleaning disks
Thermal cut-out: In the case of extremely hot
or cold outside temperatures, it is possible
that the playback of a CD/DVD will temporari-
ly not function. A thermostat switch is instal-
led to protect the CD/DVD and the reading la-
ser.
