Audi In Car Entertainment Systems
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Entertainment
INFOTAINMENT
Your guide to Audi Infotainment
Contents
Radios 6
Navigation Systems (stand alone) 18
MMI 24
Navigation Systems (via MMI) 26
External Devices 29
Auto Changers 30
iPod Adapters 31
AMI 34
RSE 37
Mobile Phones 41
Radios (From 1998 – Present Day)
3x model types –
Chorus (PR-8UC)
Concert (PR-8UD)
Symphony (PR-8UM)
4x Generations -
Generation l (Gen l)
Generation ll (Gen ll)
Generation ll+ (Gen ll+)
Generation lll (Gen lll)
Some models are interchangeable
Generations are Not
interchangeable
Radios – Generation l
Chorus l
Radio/Cassette
AM/FM
Single Din
No External Device Output
Production Dates
1998 – 2001
Model Fitment
A2,A3,A4,A6,A8,TT
It is NOT possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer or I Pod Adapter to this unit
Radios – Generation l
Concert l
Radio/Cassette
AM/FM
Single Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
1998 – 2001
Model Fitment
A2,A3,A4,A6,A8,TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer, but NOT
an I Pod Adapter
to this unit
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without
MP3 Functionality
Radios – Generation l
Symphony l
Radio/Cassette/Single CD
AM/FM
Double Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
1998 – 2001
Model Fitment
A2,A3,A4,A6,A8
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer, but NOT
an I Pod Adapter
to this unit
Built in CD Player without MP3
Functionality
Radios – Generation ll
Chorus ll
Radio/Cassette
AM/FM
Single Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
2002 – 2006
Model Fitment
A2,A3,A4,A6,A8,TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the I Pod Adapter to
this unit
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without
MP3 Functionality
Radios – Generation ll
Concert ll
Radio/Single CD Player
AM/FM
Single Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
2002 – 2006
Model Fitment
A2,A3,A4,A6,A8,TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the I Pod Adapter to
this unit
CD Player without MP3 Functionality
Radios – Generation ll
Symphony II
Radio/Cassette/Auto Changer(6
Disc)
AM/FM
Double Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
2002 – 2006
Model Fitment
A2,A3,A4,A6,A8
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the I Pod Adapter to
this unit
CD Auto Changer without MP3
Functionality
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without
MP3 Functionality
Radios – Generation ll+
Chorus ll+
Radio/Single CD Player
AM/FM
Double Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
2006 – Present Day
Model Fitment
A3,A4,TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the I Pod Adapter to this
unit
CD Player without MP3 Functionality
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without MP3
Functionality
Radios – Generation ll+
Concert ll+
Radio/Single CD Player
AM/FM
Double Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
2006 – Present Day
Model Fitment A3,A4, TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the iPod Adapter to this
unit
CD Player with MP3 Functionality
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without
MP3 Functionality
Radios – Generation ll+
Symphony ll+
Radio/Auto Changer(6 Disc)
AM/FM
Double Din
External Device Output
Production Dates
2006 – Present Day
Model Fitment A3,A4,TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the iPod Adapter to this
unit
CD Auto Changer with MP3
Functionality
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without
MP3 Functionality
Radios – Generation lll
Concert lll
Radio/Single CD Player
AM/FM
SD/MMC Drive
Double Din
TMC
No External Device Output
Phone Prep Controller
Production Dates 2007 – Present Day
Model Fitment A4, A5, Q5
It is Not possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the I Pod Adapter to this
unit
Built in CD Player with MP3
Functionality
SD/MMC Drive, Audi recommend card
limit of 2GB (any higher could lead to a
loss of functionality)
Concert lll is also available (as an
option) with a DAB tuner. This cannot
be retrofitted
Radios – Generation lll
Symphony lll
Radio/Auto Changer(6 Disc)
AM/FM
SD/MMC Drive
Double Din
No External Device Output
Phone Prep Controller
Production Dates
2007 – Present Day
Model Fitment A4, A5, Q5
It is Not
possible to Retro-fit an Auto
Changer and the I Pod Adapter to this unit
Built in CD Auto Changer with MP3
Functionality
SD/MMC Drive, Audi recommend card limit
of 2GB (any higher could lead to a loss of
functionality)
Symphony lll is also available (as an option)
with a DAB tuner. This cannot be retrofitted
Replacement Displays for vehicles with
Generation lll or MMI
Replacement display for vehicles with Generation lll units see ETKA
illustration 057-00
Replacement display for vehicles with MMI see ETKA illustration 919-00
Navigation Systems (Stand alone)
2x Running Systems
Basic Navigation System (BNS)
Radio Navigation System (RNS)
2x versions of each running system
BNS 4.0 (PR-7Q9)
BNS 5.0 (PR-8AY)
RNS-D (PR-8AY)
RNS-E (PR-8AY)
Normally with Basis Navigation Systems the route is
displayed in Red (Monochrome)
and with Radio Navigation Systems the route is displayed
in Colour
BNS 4.0 Navigation (PR-7Q9)
CD Based Navigation
Monochrome Display (Red)
Route displayed via DIS
Individual Country Discs (PR-7RF)
Production Dates
1998 – 2003
Model Fitment
A4 ,A6, A8
BNS 5.0 Navigation (PR-7Q9)
CD Based Navigation
Monochrome Display (Red)
Route displayed via DIS
Sat-Nav Corridor Function
Individual Country Discs (PR-7RF)
Radio/Single CD Player
AM/FM/LW
External Device Output
Phone Prep Controller
Production Dates 2006 – Present Day
Model Fitment A3,A4,TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto Changer and the
I Pod Adapter to this unit
CD Player with MP3 Functionality
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without MP3 Functionality
Corridor Function - allows you to navigate and listen to
CDs simultaneously
RNS-D Navigation (PR-7Q2)
CD Based Navigation
Colour Display
Individual Country Discs (PR-7RF)
Radio/Single CD Player
AM/FM/LW
External Device Output
TV Tuner (Optional)
Production Dates
2006 – Present Day
Model Fitment A4,A6
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto Changer
and the I Pod Adapter to this unit
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without MP3
Functionality
RNS-E Navigation (PR-7Q2)
DVD Based Navigation
MMI Operating Logic
European DVD Disc (PR-7QT)
Colour Display
Radio/Single CD Player
AM/FM/
2x SD/MMC Drive
External Device Output
TV Tuner (Optional)
Phone Prep Controller
Production Dates
2004 – Present Day
Model Fitment A3,A4,TT
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto Changer
and the I Pod Adapter to this unit
CD Player with MP3 Functionality
Retro-fitted Auto Changer without MP3
Functionality
2x SD/MMC Drive, Audi recommend card
limit of 2GB (any higher could lead to a
loss of functionality)
MMI (MultiMedia Interface)
Uses the MOST (Media Orientated Systems Transport) ring
MOST ring uses optical data transfer
Data is transferred clockwise
MMI components are in series (If one component fails whole system will fail)
Controlled by the MMI interface (located on centre console)
3x versions available
MMI Basic Plus : 6.5” Monochrome Screen, 4x button operating unit, No
Navigation
MMI Basic Plus Navigation
MMI High
Topology
Adaptive cruise control
CAN
LIN
Convenience
CAN
LIN
Convenience
CAN
Dash panel insert CAN
Diagnostics CAN
Diagnostic port
T16
Dash panel insert
J285
Powertrain
CAN
Bluetooth
Navigation Systems (Via MMI)
2x Running systems
MMI Basic Plus Navigation (PR-8DP)
MMI High (PR-8YQ)
Both controlled by an 8 button operating Unit (located in Centre Console)
Both systems have Dynamic Route Guidance via TMC (
Traffic Message
Channel)
MMI Basic Plus Navigation (PR-7Q9)
CD Based Navigation
Individual Country Discs (PR-7RF)
6.5” Monochrome Display (Red)
Route displayed via DIS
Radio/Auto Changer
AM/FM/LW
External Device Output
Phone Prep Controller
Production Dates
2003 – Present Day
Model Fitment
A4,A5,A6,A8,Q7
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto Changer,
but Not
AMI to this unit
Retro-fitted Auto Changer has got MP3
Functionality
MMI High Navigation (PR-7Q2)
DVD Based Navigation
European DVD Disc (PR-7QT)
7” Colour Display
Route displayed via DIS
Radio/Auto Changer
AM/FM/LW
External Device Output
TV Tuner (Optional)
Phone Prep Controller
Production Dates
2003 – Present Day
Model Fitment
A4,A5,A6,A8,Q7
It is possible to Retro-fit an Auto Changer, and
AMI to this unit
Retro-fitted Auto Changer has got MP3
Functionality
External Devices
Retrofitted factory devices
Auto Changers
iPod Adapters
AMI (MOST bus)
AMI (Can bus)
Retrofitted non factory devices
Phat Noise
Dension Gateway 500 (only with MMI)
Auto Changers
Location depends on vehicle and
year
Early changers had a CD magazine,
were as the latest versions are front
loaded
Both types hold up to 6 Disc’s
Auto Changers used with MMI also
have MP3 functionality (optional)
Normally Auto Changers with the CD
magazine are boot mounted
Auto Changers with the MP3
functionality can only be used with
MMI
iPod Adapter
Can be Retro-fitted to vehicles with
the following:
Gen ll, Gen ll+, RNS-D,RNS-E and
BNS 5.0
Can not be used in conjunction with
an Auto Changer (or another
External Device)
iPod Compatibility (for iPod Adapter)
G4 All Versions G5 All Versions Video
Classic Mini All Versions Nano Gen l Gen ll Gen lll iTouch with Limitation
Photo
iPod Compatibility
G3 All Versions
iPod Compatibility
BNS 5.0
Symphony Gen ll+
Chorus Gen ll
Concert Gen ll
RNS-D
RNS-E
iPod Adapter Retro-fit Quick Guide
Part number - 8E0051444A Part number - 8E0051444B
Symphony Gen ll
Chorus Gen ll+
Concert Gen ll+
AMI (Audi Music Interface) MOST bus
Can be Factory fitted or Retrofitted
Can only be retrofitted to vehicles
with MMI High
It is possible to have the AMI and an
Auto Changer fitted at the same time
Operating iPod via the MMI Interface
Playback of all titles stored on the
player
Production Dates
2007 – Present Day
Model Fitment
A4,A5,A6,A8,Q7
Display of playlists, performers,
albums, titles and genres on the MMI
screen
Functions available via MMI Interface
AMI (Audi Music Interface) CAN bus
Can be Factory fitted or Retrofitted
Can only be retrofitted to vehicles with
Concert lll or Symphony lll headunits
Playback of all titles stored on the player
Production Dates
2009 Model year week 22/08 – Present
Day
Model Fitment A4,A5
Display of playlists, performers, albums,
titles and genres on the MMI screen
Functions available : Scan, Random
and Repeat
Selection forward and back
Fast forward and back
Power supply via adapter cable
iPod Compatibility (for AMI)
G 3 G 4 G 5 Pho to
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iP od C om patib ility
RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment) Systems
Available as a Factory or Aftermarket option (Depending on vehicle and
system)
3x different version available
From a stand alone system to a fully integrated system
Rear Seat Entertainment Q7, A4 (B8), A6 PI 2008
& Q5
Can be Factory fitted or Retrofitted
Can only be retrofitted to vehicles with
PR-code 9WM (Multimedia Preparation)
Systems available with one or two
Screens
7 inch Screen
Headphone socket (3.5-mm bush) with
volume control
Rear Seat Entertainment should not be
fitted to Q7’s with folding tables as not
technically approved due to reasons of
occupant safety
Each player has a battery for use outside
the vehicle. The battery lasts a maximum
of two and a half hours.
Both players can be used independently
of one another
Factory fitted RSE (A8 and Q7 only)
Only fitted to the A8 and Q7
There are 2x manufactures Blaupunkt and
Alpine
Both systems use a 6 Disc DVD player
RSE cannot be retrofitted in the UK.
The replacement parts for the Blaupunkt
system can be found on ETKA, but
replacement parts for the Alpine system
have to be ordered via Quattro GmbH
Rosen DVD Kit
Aftermarket only
8” Flip down screen
Self contained unit
Production Dates
*
2004 – Present Day
Model Fitment*
A3,A4,A6
* Please check EPAC for correct fitment details
* There is no technical support from Audi on the part – For
Technical issues please contact Vestatec
Mobile Phones
2x Most Common phone systems
9ZF - Phone Prep with Hands Free system
9ZW – Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connection - SAP
Mobile phones can be used in conjunction with a cradle or via the
“Bluetooth” connection
Phone Preparation with Generation l Cradles (>2004)
Only in conjunction with PR code
9ZF
Gen l cradles have a cable
connecting it to the system
Normally mounted on the centre
console or in the front armrest
Cradle keeps phone charged
Cradles are specific to phone model
types
*
*
Please see EPAC for specific phone
cradles
Cradles are at an extra cost
Phone Preparation with Generation ll
Cradles(2004>)
Only in conjunction with PR code
9ZF
Gen ll cradles have no cable instead
there is a Gold Plated strip on the
base
Normally located on the dash or in
the front armrest
Cradles are specific to phone model
types
*
*
Please see EPAC for specific phone
cradles
Cradles are at an extra cost
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connection – SAP
(
SIM Access Profile)
PR-Code 9ZW
Only available for vehicles with MMI High
Mobile phone must have SIM-Access Profile facility*
Both data from the SIM card and the mobiles internal memory is carried over to
the vehicle
Only needs to be paired once
Once paired the mobile phone goes in to “Sleep Mode”
Able to view Text messages via the MMI screen**
Optional Privacy Handset available (PR-PT4)
* Full list of compatible phones can be found on Audi Desktop
** Texts can be viewed but not created or sent. To do that you need the Optional
Privacy Handset
rSAP (Remote SIM Access Profile)
Only in conjunction with PR code
9ZF
Retro fit version of SAP for vehicles
with Phone Prep
Mobile phone must have SIM-
Access Profile facility
Once paired the mobile phone goes
in to “Sleep Mode”