Get TV Guide for Audi Rs Q8 SUV First Generation (2020-2026)

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CI+ slot* is empty ðpage 301

Audio track available ðpage 299

Encrypted TV channel* ðpage 301

Audio channel*

General information

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with TV

It is possible to receive television in your vehicle

via the applicable digital aerial standard . De-

Open browser ðpage 298

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pending on its equipment, your vehicle may have

a CI+ slot to receive encrypted channels

ðpage 301.

Note

Television broadcasts are interrupted by traf-

fic reports if the traffic announcements* func-

tion is active ðpage 284.

For safety reasons, the TV picture on the upper

display is not available while the vehicle is mov-

ing. While you are driving, only the sound is

played.

Setting channels via the MMI

Applies to: vehicles with TV

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Note

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select ME-

DIA > Source > TV >  > Channel list > a TV

channel.

To switch from the TV picture to the channel

Television reception in the vehicle via the aer-

ial is not available nationwide in all countries.

The signal can be affected by network cover-

age and vehicle speed, for example.

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list, press on the upper display and then select

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 ðpage 298, Fig. 188.

Calling up the TV menu

Applies to: vehicles with TV

Setting channels via the multi-function

steering wheel

Applies to: vehicles with TV

Important: TV mode must have been started.

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On the instrument cluster, select the radio/

media tab.

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To switch between radio and media or another

source, press the  button.

Fig. 187 Upper display: Channel list

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To select a station/source, scroll and press the

left thumbwheel.

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Channel list

TV channel

Important: Channel list must be set to Pre-

sorted. For classification of TV channel refer

to ðpage 299

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At the time of publication, the TV tuner supported the fol-

lowing standards, depending on the country: DVB-T/DVB-

T2 with MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC (H.265).

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TV functions

Overview

Applies to: vehicles with TV

Fig. 188 Upper display: TV functions in playback view (left-side), browser (right-side)

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How to use

Applies to MMI: To open the browser 2 , select

the following on the home screen: MEDIA >

Source > TV >  8 ðpage 297, Fig. 187.

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Applies to MMI: To open the playback view 1 ,

select the following on the home screen: ME-

DIA > Source > TV > a TV channel. After a few

seconds, the TV picture will be shown in full

screen.

Depending on the TV channel selected and the

vehicle equipment, the following functions may

be available:

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To display the TV functions again, press the up-

per display.

Symbol/designation

Description

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

Source

To go back one level.

To display sources in the media menu ðpage 289.

Settings ðpage 300

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Teletext available

Last channels

Refer to ðpage 299.

To call up and delete recently viewed channels .

To call up the favourites list, select, edit  and store favourites

ðpage 299.

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Favourites

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Channel list

To call up an overview of all channels currently available.

Refer to ðpage 300.

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Subtitles available

Audio track available

Refer to ðpage 299.

If available, information on the time of broadcast and the duration

of the programme is shown.

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Time of broadcast

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/

To display the options menu ðpage 299.

To select the previous/next channel.

/



To mute/unmute the playback.

The station list will be displayed.

TV channel

The name of the channel currently being received is displayed.

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How to use

Options

Applies to: vehicles with TV

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Swipe your finger up/down to call up the next/

previous page.

Swipe your finger left/right to call up the next/

previous subpage.

In the Options menu, you can change settings for

the TV channel currently selected and call up cer-

tain functions, depending on availability.

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To call up the Options menu, press 

Description

ðpage 298, Fig. 188.

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To call up the start page.

To call up teletext pages directly. The col-

oured symbols have different functions de-

pending on the page currently displayed.

Depending on the TV channel selected and the

vehicle’s equipment, the following options may

be available:

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To select the desired display option.

– Store as favourite

– Store as a shortcut ðpage 31

– Teletext

To switch zoom on/off, switch between up-

per/lower section.

a)

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To display the previous page

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– EPG

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To confirm the page number entered

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Audio track

To enter the page number. Confirm with

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For channels that are broadcast in multiple lan-

guages, you can select from the languages/sound

channels available. Sound channels with audio

description are marked with the symbol .

a)

OK if necessary.

a)

Not possible on versions for some countries.

Note

Channel classificat.

The assignment of the buttons depends on

the teletext provider and may be shown on

the display.

If you select Pre-sorted ðpage 300, you can

change the channel classification set at the facto-

ry and assign the TV channel to a category your-

self.

Programme guide (EPG)

Applies to: vehicles with TV

Teletext

Applies to: vehicles with TV

Fig. 190 Upper display: Programme guide

Calling up the programme guide

Fig. 189 Upper display: Teletext

Important: The vehicle must be stationary and

the TV channel selected must support the pro-

gramme guide function.

Calling up teletext

Important: The vehicle must be stationary and

the TV channel selected must support the tele-

text function.

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Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select ME-

DIA > Source > TV > a TV channel >  > EPG.

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Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select ME-

DIA > Source > TV > a TV channel >  > Tele-

text.

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How to use

Channel Following

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To select an item, swipe your finger right/left

and up/down. The item will be displayed with a

coloured frame.

To ensure that you remain tuned to the selected

TV channel, the TV tuner automatically switches

between alternative channels if you leave the

transmission area of the current channel when

this function is switched on.

Description

To switch to the EPG entry of the current

programme.

When this function is switched off, the alterna-

tive channels available are displayed in the chan-

nel list and can be selected manually.

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To zoom in/out of the EPG overview.

To set a channel via the EPG. The channel

currently selected will be set in the back-

ground.

Channel sorting

If the setting Pre-sorted is selected, the channels

in the channel list are sorted by category. The

channels are assigned to categories at the facto-

ry. You can change the categories to change the

channel sorting ðpage 299. Uncategorised chan-

nels are shown at the end of the channel list.

To operate the schedule preview, go back/

forward a day.

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To display a detailed view of the EPG entry

currently selected.

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To leave the detailed view of an EPG entry.

Classification filter

The time bar marks all TV programmes cur-

rently being broadcast.

If the setting Pre-selected is chosen, you can

specify which channel categories are displayed

using the classification filter.

Programmes with a short running time

(dotted line).

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TV child lock

Applies to: vehicles with TV and child lock

Further settings

Settings

Applies to: vehicles with TV

You can use the child lock to set an age limit for

television broadcasts and to set a PIN to protect

against unauthorised viewing.

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Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select ME-

DIA > Source > TV > .

Displaying TV child lock menu

Depending on the TV channel selected and the

vehicle's equipment, the following settings may

be available:

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Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select ME-

DIA > Source > TV >  > TV child lock.

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Enter the child lock PIN. The PIN set at the fac-

– Subtitles

tory is 1234.

– TV child lock ðpage 300

– CAS system notification ðpage 301

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Press OK.

Setting/deactivating the safety level

Region code

Important: The TV child lock menu must be dis-

played.

The region code for your country is set as stand-

ard. More than one region code is available in

some countries. Select the region code with

which the most channels are displayed in the

channel list. If you are travelling abroad, you may

need to select the relevant region code from the

list. To reset the region code to the factory set-

ting, press Set standard region code. This will re-

set all TV tuner settings to the factory settings.

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Select: Safety level selected > an age limit

from the list, or:

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To lift all restrictions, press No restriction.

Changing PIN

Important: The TV child lock menu must be dis-

played.

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Select: Change PIN > a new PIN for the child

lock > OK.

Re-enter and press OK.

a PIN for approximately one minute. The PIN

can only be reset by an Audi workshop.

– Whether a digital signal for the child lock

activation can be received depends on the

broadcasting organisations.

Note

– If you enter the wrong child lock PIN three

times in a row, you will not be able to enter

Interference

Applies to: vehicles with TV

Subject

Remedy

Channel list is incomplete or not

displayed.

No reception at your current location. Wait briefly or move your

vehicle to a different location.

Freeze frame, muted sound, hour- Periods of interference in a digital channel. Move your vehicle to a

glass display,  symbol.

Temperature too high/low.

Limited or no TV reception.

different location.

The thermal cut-out of the television receiver has switched the

picture and sound off temporarily.

Change the region code of the TV tuner.

Preparing the CI+ module for use

Receiving encrypted TV

channels

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Switch the MMI on.

Ensure that you have stable TV reception.

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select ME-

DIA > Source > TV > an encrypted TV channel.

CI+ module

Applies to: vehicles with CI+ slot

Depending on the country and the provider, the

CI+ module may need to be activated.

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Follow the instructions given by the provider of

the CI+ module.

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Applies to MMI: If the provider requires an ID

for activation, select the following on the home

screen: MEDIA > Source > TV >  > CAS sys-

tem notification.

For further information on activation, please con-

tact the provider of the CI+ module.

Fig. 191 CI+ slot: CI+ module inserted

You will require a CI+ module for DVB-T2 to re-

ceive encrypted DVB-T2 channels 6 ðpage 297,

Fig. 187. The CI+ module is available from spe-

cialist retailers.

Changing the CI+ module

If you possess additional CI+ modules for trips

abroad, you can change the modules in the vehi-

cle.

Inserting the CI+ module

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Remove the CI+ module from the CI+ slot

The CI+ slot is located in the luggage compart-

ment behind a cover in the right side trim.

ðpage 302.

Follow the instructions ðpage 301, Preparing

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the CI+ module for use.

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Open the cover and insert the CI+ module in the

slot.

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Displaying the menu of the CI+ module

CAUTION

The CI+ module has its own TV menu, which may

vary between providers. Only use this TV menu in

conjunction with the provider’s operating instruc-

tions.

Additional charges may be incurred depend-

ing on the CI+ module provider in your coun-

try. For more information, contact your

CI+ module provider.

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Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select ME-

Note

DIA > Source > TV >  > CAS system notifica-

tion > Call up CAS notification.

To select a menu item, swipe your finger up/

Use of the CI+ module depends on the service

availability of third parties.

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down.

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Press OK.

Removing the CI+ module

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To remove the CI+ module, hold it with two fin-

gers and pull it carefully over the catch 1 .

CI+ malfunctions

Applies to: vehicles with CI+ slot

Fig. 192 Upper display: Notifications of CI+ malfunctions

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Remedy

Remove the CI+ module for a few seconds and then put it back

into the CI+ slot. For more information, contact the provider

of your CI+ module or a qualified workshop.

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CI+ module malfunction.

Your Audi dealer can provide you with further information if

there is a prolonged malfunction.

CI+ slot malfunction.

CI+ module temperature too

high.

To protect your CI+ module from damage, the thermal cut-out

switches the CI+ system off if the temperature is below freez-

ing or above +50 °C. It is not possible to receive encrypted

channels if the CI+ system is switched off.

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CI+ module temperature too low.

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