- 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 portable player -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.
- The Audi music interface supports USB memory devices belonging to the "USB Device Subclass 1 and 6". The manufacturer will provide you with information on the "USB Device Subclass" of a USB memory device.
- 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.
- 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*.
- 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 new Apple connector (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 MMI. 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. Audi recommends that you update the iPod/iPhone/iPad software to the latest status.