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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.
Handling the CD player/In-dash CD
changer
The following precautions should be
observed.
•Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
•Do not insert any objects, other than
CDs, into the slot.•The CD revolves at high speed within
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.
•Do not use non-conventional discs such
as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc.
The CD player/changer could be
damaged.
•A new CD may have rough edges on its
inner and outer perimeters. If a disc
with rough edges is used, proper
setting will not be possible and the CD
player/changer will not play the CD.
Remove the rough edges in advance by
using a ball-point pen or pencil as
shown below. To remove the rough
edges, rub the side of the pen or pencil
against the inner and outer perimeter of
the CD.
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•When driving over uneven surfaces, the
sound may jump.
•The CD player/changer has been
designed to play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown. No other
discs can be played.
•Be sure never to touch the signal
surface when handling the CDs. Pick
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
•Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label).•Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should
become soiled, gently wipe it with a
soft cloth from the center of the CD to
the edge.
•Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
•CDs, like traditional audio records, are
made of plastic. To avoid warping,
keep the CDs in their cases and do not
store them where they will be exposed
to direct sunlight.
•The CD player/changer ejects the CD if
the CD is inserted upside down. Also
dirty and/or defective CDs may be
ejected.
•8 cm (3 in) CDs and CD accessories
(e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be used
in the CD player/changer.
•Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player/changer.
•Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
or seal on it.
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Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................................. 6-22
Clock ..................................................................................................................................... 6-24
Operating the Radio ............................................................................................................... 6-26
Operating the Cassette Tape Player* ..................................................................................... 6-28
Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player* ................................................................................. 6-30
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player* ........................................................................... 6-32
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer* .................................................................................... 6-34
Error Indications .................................................................................................................... 6-37
Audio Set*
CD Player* In-dash CD Changer*
Cassette Tape Player* Mini Disc (MD) Player*Illustration is of a representative audio unit.
*Some models.
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Operating the In-Dash CD Changer*
Inserting the CD
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, the track number and
the elapsed play back time for the current
track will be displayed.
CD eject button
Fast-forward
button Scan
button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Disc down
button
Load button
Random button Repeat button
Disc up buttonReverse button
Power/Volume dial
DisplayCD slot
CD play button
Channel preset buttonsDisc-in indicator
NOTE
•When the clock is displayed, the
elapsed play back time will not be
displayed. To display the elapsed
play back time, turn the audio
control dial to the right. Turn the
dial to the left to return to the
previous display.
•A CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads "WAIT". A beeping
sound can be heard during this
waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume dial and
the load button ( ) for about 2
seconds will turn this beeping sound
ON or OFF.
*Some models.
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Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press volume
button ( ).
To decrease the volume, press volume
button ( ).
Changing the Source
Press the mode switch ( ) to change
the audio source (FM1 radio>FM2
radio>AM radio>CD player or CD
changer>Cassette tape player or MD
player>cyclical).
Audio Control Switch
Operation*
NOTE
Mazda installed this system to help
you avoid being too distracted using
audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first
priority.
*Some models.
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Seek Switch
When listening to the radio
Press the seek switch ( , ) to recall
previously stored radio stations.
Press the seek switch ( , ), the radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1~6).
Press the seek switch ( , ) for about 2
seconds until a beep is heard to seek a
higher or lower frequency automatically.When playing a cassette tape
Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it
will advance to the next selection.
Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it
will repeat the selection being played.
When playing a CD or MD
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the
next track.
Press the seek switch ( ) to repeat the
current track.
Mute Switch
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
Cassette tape, MD, CD and CD
changer modes cannot be selected in
the following cases:
•A cassette deck, MD, CD, or CD
changer are not equipped on the
audio system.
•A cassette tape, MD or CD have not
been inserted.
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