2022 Volkswagen Passat Owners Manual - Media mode

Media mode

 Introduction

The term “audio sources” is used in general for data carriers that may contain files, such as music tracks, audio books, and other audio files. These can be played back via media drives and wired or wireless connections to the Infotainment system.

The wired and wireless connections that are available depend on the country and the device.

Volkswagen is not responsible for damaged or lost files on audio sources and data carriers.

The owner of the audio sources and data carriers is responsible for the information that is transmitted.

Restrictions and instructions for data carriers

Dirty, overheated or damaged data carriers are not to be used. Read and heed the information provided by the manufacturer.

Difference in quality between data carriers from different manufacturers can cause problems with media playback.

Wrong configuration of data carriers can lead to the data carriers being unreadable.

The storage volume, condition (copy and delete processes), file system, folder structure and the amount of saved data can increase the time taken to read data carriers.

Playlists only define the order of play and refer to the saved location of the media files within the folder structure. No media files are saved in playlists. To play a playlist, the media files must be present in the data storage device memory location, to which the playlist refers.

Equipment features and media symbols

 Refer to ⇒ andSafety instructions.

Tracks, folders, and playlists can also be marked by turning the menu knob and accessed and opened by pushing it.

Audio, media, connectivity:

• Media playback and media control via Bluetooth.

• Audio playback in these formats:

  • AAC.

  • ALAC.

  • AVI.

  • FLAC.

  • MP3.

  • MP4.

  • WMA.

• Cross-device playlists.

• Cross-source media database:

  • Data from all media sources connected to the Infotainment system are stored in a media database.

• Media search.

Symbols for media sources

Tap My media or Sources and select as a media source. Connected USB devices may be selected under My media or Sources.

Tap My media or Sources and select as a media source. Connected USB devices may be selected under My media or Sources.

Select a device connected via Bluetooth® as a media source.

Select a device connected via Bluetooth® as a media source.

Select an SD card as a media source.

Select external audio source connected to AUX-IN jack.

Select external audio source connected to AUX-IN jack.

Select CD drive.

Select CD drive.

Select external data media on USB.

Select external data media on USB.

Select internal hard drive (SSD).

Connecting to an external audio source via Wi-Fi.

General symbols for media operation

Start replay.

Pause replay.

Go to the previous track.

Tap once briefly: returns to the start of the current track.

Tap twice in a row: skips to the start of the previous track. From the first track, it will switch to the last track on the data carrier that is playing.

Press and hold: rewinds.

Skip to the next track.

Tap once briefly: Skip to the next track. From the last track, it will switch to the first track on the data carrier that is playing.

Press and hold: fast forwards.

Repeats the current track.

Repeats all tracks.

Activate random playback.

All tracks in the same folder level as the track currently playing will be included. If   Mix/Repeat incl. subfolders is activated in the Media settings menu, subfolders are also included.

Search current media source (list view).

Go back one folder level in the media source.

Go up one folder level. In the folder view, the  button allows you to select another audio source.

 

Close list view.

Display favorites list.

Finds similar tracks in the music database.

Opens the settings menu.

Symbols for categories and groups of media files (depending on the country and vehicle equipment)

Music tracks.

Playlists.

Albums.

Artists.

Genres.

Podcasts.

Audiobooks.

Videos.

Selecting and playing a media source

 Refer to ⇒ andSafety instructions.

A media source must be connected before media data can be played back.

There must be an internet connection to use streaming services.

1. Connect the external media source (to playback from an external media source).

2. Select the connected media source to be used for playback.

Switching on media mode

1. With the device switched on, press the MEDIA button once.

   Or: tap the MENU sensor area and select MEDIA .

Media mode switches on. If the last played media source is still available, this source will automatically resume playing.

Selecting a media source

1. In the MEDIA main menu, tap MEDIA , My media or Sources to open the menu or to scroll through the available media sources one at a time.

   The media sources that can be selected will be displayed on the screen. Media sources cannot be selected in some operating situations, for example while the device is reading a media source.

   Or: tap the  function key and select your preferred media source. If a media source is connected and selected, the function key will have a symbol displayed with it.

The media source which is currently playing is displayed on the screen. Media sources cannot be selected in some operating situations, for example while the device is reading a media source.

Media sources that are currently not available are displayed in gray (inactive) in the pop-up window. If no media source is available for selection, this is indicated in the main menu.

If a media source that was previously playing is selected again, the playback continues at the location that was last playing.

Selecting a track from the track list

1. In the MEDIA main menu, tap the  or  function key.

   Or: press LIST.

   Or: Turn the menu knob.

2. Browse the track list and tap the desired track.

   Or: Briefly press the control knob.

If track information is available, the track number, name (audio CD), and file names (MP3) are displayed instead of Track + No.. The source may not support the track list.

 Searching the folder structure (if available)

All media files of USB devices are filtered by category (e.g. album, artist, track). This category view is always displayed in My Media or Sources. The classic folder structure of the individual USB data media can also be found under My Media or Sources.

1. Display the folder structure.

   The folder structure of the selected media source is displayed. If My Media or Sources is selected, the categories (music, videos, playlists) and connected media sources are displayed.

2. Searching the folder structure for a desired track.

   Or: to start the full-text search, tap . The input line is displayed.

3. Enter the name of the desired track. The list of the found tracks updates automatically during input.

4. Tap the desired track.

   When playback starts, if the selection is located in a folder on a media source, all of the media files located in the folder will be added for playback.

   If a playlist is played back, all available tracks on the playlist will be added for playback.

5. Close the selection with .

Closing the folder and track list

1. Tap  again.

   Or: press the LIST button.

   Or: tap .

   Or: press the MEDIA button.

The track list closes automatically if you do not execute any function for more than a minute.

Skipping through tracks

You can skip through the tracks one-by-one on the media source that is currently playing.

1. Press the  or  button.

   Or: briefly tap the function key next to the display for your preferred media source to select it.

You cannot switch to a playlist using the arrow buttons. You must manually select a playlist from the track selection menu.

⁵⁾ The Wi-Fi function may not be available in all countries.

Images

 Refer to ⇒ andSafety instructions.

In the IMAGES  menu, image files can be displayed individually or in a slideshow.

Image files must be saved in a supported image format on a compatible data carrier.

Opening the Images menu

1. MENU IMAGES .

2. To select the preferred source where the image files are stored, tap the Source  function key.

Rotates the screen view 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Rotates the screen view 90 degrees clockwise (depending on the vehicle equipment).

Resets the image view.

Opens the list view of the image files.

Switches to the previous image.

Switches to the next image.

Stops slideshow playback. The  function button changes to .

Resumes slideshow playback. The  function button changes to .

Opens the settings menu.

Video and DVD mode

 Refer to ⇒ andSafety instructions.

The Infotainment system can play videos in addition to music.

In Video mode, the Infotainment system display can play a video from a data carrier, from the internal data storage or from a streaming service. When doing so, the video sound is played through the vehicle speakers.

The video image is only displayed when the vehicle is stationary. The Infotainment system display will be switched off when the vehicle is moving. The video sound will continue to be played.

A stable Internet connection is required for playback via a streaming service. There may be costs associated with your mobile network provider for doing so.

Starting video mode

1. Connect your mass storage device to the USB port.

It may take a few seconds to read the data.

The video image will only be displayed on the Infotainment system screen when the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle is moving, the display will be switched off but the sound will still be available.

Starting DVD operation

Depending on the equipment and the vehicle, a DVD drive may be present.

1. Insert a compatible DVD in the DVD drive.

It may take several seconds to read the DVD data.

The creator of the DVD is responsible for the appearance of the DVD film menu and the menu items offered there, and also for the different behavior of individual films with identical operation.

Video DVDs you have recorded yourself may not play or their function may be limited.

DVD region codes

DVD compatibility is often defined by “regional codes” which limit the video playback to certain regions (for example, USA and Canada). Such DVDs can only be played in devices that are coded for this region.

The DVD drive in the device is configured to read the regional code that is used in the country where the vehicle was delivered.