2005 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 CD player

Black plate (169,1)
qOperating Tips for Cassette Tape
Player
Cleaning the cassette tape player
The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers
will gather oxide residue from cassette
tapes. This can cause weak or wavering
sounds and damage to the cassette tapes
and player. Use a good quality head-
cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette
tape to remove it.
Should the unit not operate normally,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Never attempt to repair it or insert a
screwdriver or anything else.
Handling the cassette tape player
The following precautions should be
observed.
lDo not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
lDo not insert any objects, other than
cassette tape, into the slot.
lIf the cassette tape is loose, it may
produce poor sound or performance
during playback. Use a pencil or
something similar to remove any slack.
lOnly cassette tapes that play no longer
than 90 minutes should be used.
Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are
thin and may easily break.
lDo 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.
lStore cassette tapes 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.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
6-13
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page169
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Black plate (170,1)
qOperating Tips for Mini Disc
(MD) Player
The following precautions should be
observed.
lDo not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
lDo not insert any objects, other than
MDs, into the slot.
lThe MD player has been designed to
play MDs bearing the identification
logo as shown. No other MDs can be
played.
lThe MD player can also play MDLPs
that have been recorded in MDLP
mode. (MDLPs bearing the
identification logo as shown below).
lWhen inserting the MD, make sure the
MD label is facing up, and the MD is
oriented to the insertion slot in the
direction of the arrow. If not inserted
correctly, the MD will be ejected, or
may remain stuck in the MD deck.
lDo not touch the internal part of the
MD. If the MD shutter is slid open for
no reason, it may be broken.
lStore MDs in their cases and away
from direct sunlight.
6-14
Interior Comfort
Audio System
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page170
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Black plate (171,1)
qOperating 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.
lDo not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
lDo not insert any objects, other than
CDs, into the slot.
lThe CD revolves at high speed within
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.
lDo not use non-conventional discs
such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,
etc. The CD player/changer could be
damaged.
lA 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.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
6-15
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page171
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Black plate (172,1)
lWhen driving over uneven surfaces,
the sound may jump.
lThe CD player/changer has been
designed to play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown. No other
discs can be played.
lBe 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.
lDo not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label).
lDust, 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.
lDo 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.
lCDs, 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.
lThe CD player/changer ejects the CD if
the CD is inserted upside down. Also
dirty and/or defective CDs may be
ejected.
l8 cm (3 in) CDs and CD accessories
(e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be used
in the CD player/changer.
lDo not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player/changer.
lDo not insert any disc with a peel-off
or seal on it.
6-16
Interior Comfort
Audio System
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page172
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Black plate (173,1)
Audio Set
Type AType B RadioCD player/In-dash CD Changer
Cassette Tape Player Mini Disc (MD) PlayerIllustration is of a representative audio unit.
Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-18
Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-22
Operating the Cassette Tape Player ........................................................................ page 6-26
Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player .................................................................... page 6-28
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .............................................................. page 6-30
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer ....................................................................... page 6-32
Error Indications ..................................................................................................... page 6-35
Interior Comfort
Audio System
6-17
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page173
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Black plate (182,1)
qOperating the Cassette Tape Playerí
Fast-forward button
Cassette tape eject button
Program button Dolby NR buttonRepeat buttonCassette tape play button
APC button:
(next program)
(one being
played)
Rewind
button
Illustration is of a representative audio unit.
Cassette tape insert
Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open
edge to the right and cassette tape will
begin play, and“TAPE PLAY”will be
displayed. At the end of the cassette tape,
the unit automatically reverses cassette
tape play. When
is lit, the cassette
tape's top side is playing. When
is lit,
the bottom side is on.
Playing
Press the cassette tape play button
(
) to start play when a cassette
tape is in the unit. If there isn't a cassette
tape in the unit when the cassette tape
play button (
) is pressed,
“NO TAPE”will flash on and off.
Dolby noise reduction
When using a tape with Dolby NR*, push
the Dolby NR button (
). The
symbol will be displayed. To play a tape
without Dolby NR, push the button once
again.
* Noise reduction system manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Ejecting the cassette tape
Press the cassette tape eject button (
)to
eject the cassette tape.
6-26
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Audio System
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page182
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Black plate (184,1)
qOperating the Mini Disc (MD) Playerí
MD play button
MD slotDisplay button
Reverse button
MD eject button
Random button Repeat buttonScan button
Fast-forward
button
Display feed
dial Track up
button
Track down
button
Illustration is of a representative audio unit.
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.
Playing
Press the MD play button (
)to
start play when a MD is in the unit.
If there isn't a MD in the unit when the
MD play button (
) is pressed,
“NO DISC”will flash on and off.
Ejecting the MD
Press the MD eject button (
) to eject the
MD.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button
(
) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (
)
to reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button (
) once to
skip forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Press the track down button (
) once to
skip back to the beginning of the current
track.
Music scan
This feature helps to find a program by
playing about the first 10 seconds of each
track.
6-28
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Audio System
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page184
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G

Black plate (185,1)
Press the scan button (,) during
play to start scan play operation (the track
number will flash).
Press the scan button (
,) once again
to cancel scan play.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal play
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat 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.
Random 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.
Changing the display
To change the display during MD play,
press the display button (
) to advance
through each of the following displays:
Track number/
Elapsed play
back timeDisc title Song title
NOTE
If there is no song or disc title recorded
on the MD,“NO TITLE”will be
displayed.
Long disc or song titles
When long disc or song titles cannot be
completely displayed, rotate the display
feed dial (
) to the right.
The remainder of the title will proceed
and appear on the display to the end of the
title.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
6-29
RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page185
Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:12 PM
Form No.8T69-EA-04G