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•Only cassette tapes that play no
longer than 90 minutes should be
used. Cassette tape exceeding 90
minutes are thin and may easily
break.
• Do not leave a cassette tape in the
tape player slot when not in use.
Remove it completely to permit the
slot door to close and to protect the
mechanism from dust.
• Store cassette tape away from
extreme heat, magnetic fields, and
direct sunlight. Protect the exposed
cassette tape from dirt and damage.
Store cassette tapes in their original
cases or other protective cases. •
Insert only cassette tapes into the
slot. If objects other than cassette
tapes are inserted, they may damage
the player.
Operating the Mini Disc (MD)
Player*
To operate the MD player, turn the
ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position.
Inserting the MD
Insert the MD, label-side up with the
arrow pointed to the slot. The
auto-loading mechanism will set the
MD and begin play. There will be a
short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on
the MD.
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76Y032-015Random play
This feature allows the MD player to
randomly select the order of the songs.
Press the random button during play.
The next selection will be randomly
selected (“RDM” will be displayed). Press the random button once again to
cancel random play.
76Y032-020
Music scan
This feature helps to find a program by
playing about the first 10 seconds of
each track.
Press the scan button during play to
start scan play operation (the track
number will flash).
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Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player*/In-Dash CD
Changer*
To operate the CD player/in-dash CD
changer, turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position.
Inserting the CD (CD player)
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side
up. The auto-loading mechanism will
set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins
while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.
The disc in indicator will illuminate
and the track number will be
displayed.
Inserting the CD
(In-dash CD changer)
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading
mechanism will set the CD and begin
play. There will be a short lapse before
play begins while the player reads the
digital signals on the CD.
The disc number and the track number
will be displayed.
NOTEA CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads “WAIT.” A beeping
sound can be heard during this
waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume knob
and the load button for about 2
seconds will turn this beeping
sound ON or OFF.
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Driving Your Mazda5-11276Y032-014Repeat play
This feature makes it possible to listen
to a selection repeatedly.
Press the repeat button during play.
The current selection will be repeated
(“RPT” will be displayed). Press the repeat button once again to
cancel repeat play.
76Y032-015
Random play
This feature allows the CD player to
randomly select the order of the songs.
Press the random button during play.
The next selection will be randomly
selected (“RDM” will be displayed).
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76Y032-005
Stopping
Press the power/volume knob to stop
CD play.
76Y032-019 Ejecting the CD (CD player)
Press the CD eject button to eject the
CD.
Ejecting the CD
(In-dash CD changer)
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button. The disc number and “OUT” will
be displayed.
2. Pull out the CD.
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NOTE•CDs will be ejected starting
with the one with the lowest
number.
• All CDs in the tray will be
ejected continuously.
• CDs can be ejected when the
ignition switch is off. Press and
hold the CD eject button for
about 2 seconds and all CDs
will eject.
Operating the CD Changer*
(Except In-Dash) with Controls
on the Main Audio Unit
The CD changer can be connected to
the main audio unit and operated by
the controls on the main unit.
Regarding operation of the CD
changer itself, please refer to the
instructions attached to the changer.NOTEOperating the CD changer is
generally the same as that of the
CD player except for the insert and
eject functions (pages
5-109—5-115).
76Y032-016
Disc down Disc up
Disc search
Press the disc up button ( ) to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
CD.
Press the disc down button ( ) to
skip back to the beginning of the
previous CD.
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Operating Tips for CD Player/
In-Dash CD Changer
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the
heater when the vehicle is cold, the
CD or optical components (prism and
lens) in the CD player/changer may
become clouded with condensation.
At this time, the CD will eject
immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected
simply by wiping it with a soft cloth.
Clouded optical components will clear
naturally in about an hour. Wait for
normal operation to return before
attempting to use the unit.
Driving Your Mazda5-118 Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If
you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.Indication
Cause
Solution
CHECKCD
CD is inserted
upside down
Insert the CD properly. If the code does not disappear, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
CD
CD is defective
Check the CD for scratches and/or soiling
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Handling the CD player/in-dash
CD changer
The following precautions should be
observed.
J16EUS10
•Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system. J16EUS07
•
Do not insert any objects, other
than CDs, into the slot.