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While playback is paused
Short-press the track-down button (
):
Selects the file (track) previous to the
current one.
Short-press the track up button (
):
Selects the next file (track).
NOTE
lIf the track down button () is pressed
while the first file (track) in the folder is
displayed, the audio unit displays the last
file (track) in the folder.
lConversely, if the track up button ()is
pressed while the last file (track) in the
folder is displayed, the audio unit displays
the first file (track) in the folder.
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Bluetooth Hands-Freeí
qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free?
Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline
By connecting a Bluetooth equipped
device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free
unit equipped on the vehicle, making and
receiving calls are possible using the talk
button, pick-up button and hang-up button
located on the steering wheel, and saying
the voice commands.
WARNING
Perform phonebook registration related
operations while the vehicle is parked:
Performing phonebook registration
while driving the vehicle could be a
distraction to your driving and result
in an accident. In addition, a mistake
in performing the phonebook
operation could result in the loss of
important data.
Bluetooth equipped device (Mobilephone)
A Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile
phone) communicates with the hands-free
unit equipped on the vehicle using radio
transmission (Bluetooth).
For example, if the device (Mobile phone)
is placed in a coat pocket, the phone calls
can be made through your mobile service
without direct use of the device (Mobile
phone).
CAUTION
The types of devices (Mobile phone)
which can be connected to the
hands-free unit are limited, so before
purchasing or changing your device
(Mobile phone) model, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Devices (Mobile phone) which can be
connected to the hands-free system
need to be compliant with Bluetooth
specifications and the appropriate
profile, however, even among these
Bluetooth devices (Mobile phone) are
some which will not connect with
your Mazda or will have limited
function. Therefore, consult Mazda
Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service for information regarding
device (Mobile phone) compatibility:
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
bluetooth
Applicable Bluetooth specification
Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profile
lHFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.5lDUN (Dial-up Networking Profile)
Ver. 1.1
lPBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
Ver. 1.0
lA2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0
lAVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0
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Bluetooth is the registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
NOTE
lIf the ignition is turned off (LOCK) during
a hands-free call, the line is transferred to
the device (Mobile phone) automatically.
lIf the device (Mobile phone) is in a location
where radio reception is difficult such as a
metal container or in the trunk, the call may
not be connected using Bluetooth. If
communication is not possible, change the
location of the device (Mobile phone).
qComponent Parts
Bluetooth Hands-Free consists of the
following parts:
lTalk buttonlPick-up buttonlHang-up buttonlInformation displaylMicrophonelAudio unit/Navigation system
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button
Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free
can be used such as making calls or
hanging up using the talk button, pick-up
button and hang-up button on the steering
wheel.
Talk button
Hang-up button
Pick-up button
Talk button operations
A short press or a long press of the talk
button is used depending on the operation
status as follows:
lShort press (Press the button less than
0.7 sec.)
lLong press (Press the button 0.7 sec. or
more.)
Information display
Telephone numbers, Bluetooth Hands-
Free messages, and operation status are
displayed.
Microphone
The microphone is used for speaking
voice commands or exchanging
conversation.
Microphone
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Audio unit/Navigation system
The audio unit or navigation system is
used for adjusting the volume.
qVoice
To prevent the deterioration in voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points must be observed:
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the climate control system
while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being
used. Voice recognition may not
function correctly or voice quality may
deteriorate under the following
conditions.
lA passenger is speaking.lDriving with the window and/or the
moonroof open.
lDriving on bumpy roads.lNoise outside of the vehicle is loud.
(Construction sites, inside tunnels,
excess oncoming traffic, or heavy
rain.)
lOperation noise from turn signals,
wipers, or the horn is heard.
lA/C airflow is strong or wind is
blowing on the microphone.
lThere is noise coming from cargo
loaded in the vehicle.
lVoice commands may not be
recognized depending on the voice. If
the voice commands are not recognized
correctly, repeat the commands in a
louder voice, at a natural pace, as if
speaking to another person.
lDialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
Please be aware that the voice recognition
may error despite following the above
points.
q Function Restrictions While
Using Bluetooth Hands-Free
Functions are limited as follows while
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.
lBeep sound and voice guidance related
to the audio unit and navigation system
are not heard.
lBeep sound related to the A/C
operation is not heard.
lThe navigation system's voice
recognition command does not
function.
qHow to Use This Section
Descriptions in the text are as follows:
Say : Voice commands to be spoken by
you.
Prompt : Voice guidance output from the
speaker.
A beep sound [Beep] is output from the
speaker. Speak after the beep sound is
heard.
Example)
Say : [Beep] “Dial ”
Prompt :“Number, please ”
Say : [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“ 555-1234 ”) (Telephone number) ”
Bluetooth Hands-Free ActivationMethod
Without the navigation system
Press the pick-up button or talk button
(Short press).
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With the navigation system
Method 1
Press the pick-up button.
Method 2
1. Press the talk button (Short press).
2.Say : [Beep] “Telephone ”or “Phone ”
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Method 1
Press the pick-up button.
Method 2
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With the navigation system
Method 1
Press the pick-up button.
Method 2
1. Press the talk button (Short press).
2.Say : [Beep] “Telephone ”or “Phone ”
The hands-free system is activated.
Functions of the hands-free telephone,
such as making and receiving calls, can be
used after the activation. (For details on
the telephone functions, refer to “Basic
Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ”or
“ Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ”.)
NOTE
(With the navigation system)
When the talk button is pressed with a long
press, the hands-free system is activated
without having to speak “Telephone ”or
“ Phone ”.
For vehicles with a navigation system, the
navigation system is activated by speaking the
voice recognition command of the navigation
system after pressing the talk button (Short
press). For voice recognition details with the
navigation system, refer to the separate
“ NAVIGATION SYSTEM MANUAL ”.
Tutorial
The tutorial explains how to use
Bluetooth Hands-Free.
To activate the tutorial, do the following:
1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page
6-74).
2. Say : [Beep] “Tutorial ”
3. Follow the prompts to receive the appropriate voice guidance
instructions.
Cancel
The Bluetooth Hands-Free system
transitions to idling status if the following
operation is performed while the system is
activating.
Press the hang-up button, or the talk
button (Long press).
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Basic Bluetooth Hands-
Free Operation
qBluetooth Hands-Free Preparation
Language setting
English, Spanish, and Canadian French
are available. If the language setting is
changed, all of the voice guidance and
voice input commands are done in the
selected language.
NOTE
If the language setting is changed, device
registration is maintained.
Phonebook records are not cleared, but each
language has a separate phonebook.
Therefore, entries created in one language will
need to be re-entered in the phonebook of the
new language.
Method 1
1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page6-74).
2. Say : [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt :“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say : [Beep] “Language ”
5. Prompt :“Select a language: English,
French, or Spanish. ”
6. Say : [Beep] “French ”(Speak the
desired language: “English ”, “French ”
or “Spanish ”)
7. Prompt :“French (Desired language)
selected. Is this correct? ”
8. Say : [Beep] “Ye s ” 9.
Prompt :“French (Desired language)
selected, returning to main menu”
(Spoken in the newly selected
language).
Method 2
1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74).
2. Say: [Beep] “French ”(Say the desired
language: “English ”, “French ”,or
“ Spanish ”.) (Change the desired
language by saying the language
name.)
3. Prompt: “Would you like to change
the language to French (Desired
language) ? ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
5. Prompt: “Please wait. Switching to
French phonebook. French selected,
returning to main menu ”(Spoken in
the newly selected language).
Device programming (Pairing)
To use Bluetooth Hands-Free, the device
has to be programmed to the hands-free
unit using the following procedure.
A maximum of seven devices including
hands-free mobile phones and Bluetooth
audio devices can be programmed to one
vehicle.
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NOTElA device can be programmed only when the
vehicle is parked.
lIf a Bluetooth device has already been
programmed to the vehicle as a Bluetooth
audio device, it does not need to be
programmed again when using the device
as a hands-free mobile phone. Conversely,
it does not need to be programmed again as
a Bluetooth audio device if it has already
been programmed as a hands-free mobile
phone.
lSince the communication range of a
Bluetooth equipped device is about 10
meters (32 ft), if a device is placed within a
10-meter (32 ft) radius of the vehicle, it may
be detected/programmed unintentionally
while another device is being programmed.
1. Activate the Bluetooth application ofthe device.
NOTE
For the operation of the device, refer to its
instruction manual.
2. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-74).
3. Say : [Beep] “Setup ”
4. Prompt :“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
5. Say : [Beep] “Pairing options ”
6. Prompt :“Select one of the following:
Pair, edit, delete, or list. ”
7. Say : [Beep] “Pair ”
8. Prompt :“Please say a 4-digit pairing
code. ” 9.
Say : [Beep] “XXXX” (Speak an
arbitrary 4-digit pairing code. This can
be any combination of 4 numbers.)
NOTE
Record the code as it will be used to program
your device in Step 16.
10. Prompt :“Pairing code XXXX (4-
digit number). Is this correct? ”
11. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”or “No”
12. If “Ye s ”, go to Step 13.
If “No” , the procedure returns to Step
8.
13. Prompt :“Start pairing procedure on
the device. See the device manual for
instructions. ”
14. Using the device, perform a search for the Bluetooth device (Peripheral
device).
NOTE
For the operation of the device, refer to its
instruction manual.
15. Select “Mazda ”from the device list
searched by the device.
16. Input the 4-digit pairing code set in Step 9 to the device.
17. Prompt :“Please say the name of the
device after the beep. ”
18. Say: [Beep] “XXXX - - - ”(Speak a
“ device tag ”, an arbitrary name for
the device.)
Example: “Stan's device. ”
NOTE
Speak a programmed “device tag ”within 10
seconds.
If more than two devices are to be
programmed, they cannot be programmed with
the same or similar “device tag ”.
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19.Prompt :“Adding XXXXXX - - -
(Ex. “Stans device ”) (Device tag). Is
this correct? ”
20. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
21. Prompt :“Pairing complete ”
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20. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
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19.Prompt :“Adding XXXXXX - - -
(Ex. “Stan's device ”) (Device tag). Is
this correct? ”
20. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
21. Prompt :“Pairing complete ”
After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth Hands-Free again, or
by activating Bluetooth Hands-Free first
after switching the ignition from off
(LOCK) to ACC, the system reads out a
voice guidance, “XXXXXX - - - (Ex.
“ Stan's device ”) (Device tag) is
connected ”.
NOTE
Device registration can also be done by
operating the audio unit or panel buttons on
the navigation unit. Refer to “Bluetooth Audio
Preparation ”(page 6-64)(For audio unit) or
the separate manual “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM ”(For navigation unit).
q Making a Call Using a Telephone
Number
1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page
6-74).
2. Say : [Beep] “Dial ”
3. Prompt :“Number, please ”
4. Say : [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“ 555-1234 ”) (Telephone number) ”
5. Prompt :“Dialing XXXXXXXXXXX
(Ex. “555-1234 ”) (Telephone number)
is this correct? ”
6. Say : [Beep] “Ye s ”or “No” .
7. When “Ye s ”is spoken, the procedure
proceeds to Step 8.
When “No ”is spoken, the procedure
returns to Step 3. 8.
Prompt :“Dialing ”
qReceiving an Incoming Call
1. Prompt :“Incoming call, press the
pickup button to answer ”.
2. To accept the call, press the pick-up button.
To reject the call, press the hang-up
button.
qHanging Up a Call
Press the hang-up button during the call.
Beep will confirm that call is ended.
qVolume Adjustment
Turn the power/volume dial of the audio
unit or navigation system to adjust the
volume.
Turn the power/volume dial to the right to
increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
Audio unit Navigation system
NOTElThe volume can also be adjusted using the
volume button on the steering wheel.
lThe music volume of the audio unit and the
navigation system cannot be adjusted while
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.
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