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- Fig. 1 Connecting a portable player
Applies to vehicles: with Audi music interface
Depending on the equipment fitted in your vehicle, the Audi music
interface may be located in the glove box or in the centre armrest.
Important: The glove box/centre armrest must be open.
- To connect an adapter cable: Connect the adapter cable* -3- Fig. 1 to the Audi music interface -1- before connecting the mobile device -5- (e.g. iPod).
- To disconnect the adapter cable from the Audi music interface: With the release tab -2- pressed, pull the connector off the Audi music interface.
- To disconnect the iPod adapter cable/iPod adapter cable plus* from an iPod: With the release tabs -4- pressed, pull the iPod connector out of the iPod.
Depending on the device you are using, the media are started and
operated using the portable player or the MMI system
Link.
Caution!
To avoid damaging the connection, please take care when detaching
the connector from the Audi music interface.
Note
- To avoid problems with the audio playback via an iPod/iPhone/iPad, switch the Bluetooth audio player function off Link when you are not using the Bluetooth audio player* .
- Do not use USB extension cables or adapters as these cause performance issues.
- It cannot be guaranteed that portable players which do not meet the specification USB 2.0 will function properly.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- The iPod/iPhone/iPad battery is charged via the iPod adapter cable/iPod adapter cable plus* when the device is connected to the Audi music interface and the ignition is switched on.
- Use only the iPod adapter cable/iPod adapter cable plus* with red/blue markings to connect an iPod/iPhone/iPad.
- Some iPod versions (e.g. iPod shuffle) cannot be connected with the iPod adapter cable/iPod adapter cable plus* . You can connect these devices using the optional adapter cable with 3.5 mm jack plug* .
- Some of the iPod's control functions are not supported, such as rating tracks, Cover Flow or adding tracks to "on-the-go" playlists. The iPod can only display covers and play videos if it is connected via an iPod adapter cable plus* (red markings).
- For safety reasons, the video picture is not available while the vehicle is moving. While you are driving, only the sound is played.
- Video playback via an iPod/iPhone/iPad will not continue automatically when you switch the engine back on after turning it off.
- If you would like to play videos, you can also connect your iPod to the Audi music interface with the AV adapter cable* . You will also require an Apple AV cable. Please refer to the iPod operating instructions for more information on Apple AV cables.
- The Apple Lightning connector does not support video playback.
- For more information on the Audi music interface and on which devices are supported, please go online (e.g. www.audi.com/bluetooth) or contact an Audi dealer.
- iPod/iPhone/iPad malfunctions also affect the operation of the infotainment system. In this case, please reset your iPod/iPhone/iPad.
- Please refer to the iPod/iPhone/iPad operating instructions for important information on how to use your iPod/iPhone/iPad. We recommend that you update the iPod/iPhone/iPad software to the latest status.