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qPower/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume dial Audio control dial
Power ON/OFF
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
Press the power/volume dial again to turn
the audio system off.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the audio system on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial.
Turn the power/volume dial to the right to
increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the audio control dial to select the
function. The selected function will be
indicated.
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Every time the satellite button is pressed,
the bank changes in the order shown
below.
SR2 SR1
SR3
NOTE
SR1, SR2 and SR3: six stations can be stored
in each bank for convenient access to your
favorite stations.
Operation in the initial state
It may take some time to start up the
equipment when it is in the initial state,
when there is a change in the user's
subscription condition, or when the
SIRIUS channel map is changed.
“UPDATING xx%”is displayed when the
SIRIUS channel map is changed. If the
unit is initialized or the user contract
content is changed,“UPDATING”is
displayed. Updating could take as long as
three minutes depending on the
geographical area. When the unit is in an
initialized state, channel 184 is displayed
after the display indicates
“UPDATING 100%”. If the SIRIUS
channel map or the user contract content
is changed, the channel prior to the
change is displayed after“UPDATING”is
displayed. After the initialization display,
it may take as long as 12 seconds to
receive channel 184.NOTE
Do not perform the following operation while
“UPDATING”is displayed. Otherwise, the
updating procedure will be cancelled.
lTurning off the audio powerlSwitching to other modeslTurning the ignition off
When the SIRIUS mode is switched to
another mode, or when the power is
turned off, the present channel which is
being received is stored as the last
channel.
Channel selection
Turning the manual tuning dial allows you
to select the desired receiving channel.
lTurn the knob clockwise: Channel UplTurn the knob counterclockwise:
Channel Down
Unsubscribed channel
When a selected station has not been
subscribed to, the display indicates the
following:
[CALL
888] and [539SIRI]
(Flashes alternately)
NOTE
When the subscription contract is canceled, all
of the channels including channel 184 appear
as unsubscribed.
Invalid channel
When a selected channel is not
broadcasting, [SR
(bank number)
INVALID] is displayed for one second,
followed by [SR
(bank number)
CHANNEL], which is also displayed for
one second. The display then returns to
the previous valid channel.
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2. Press the channel preset button for the
desired tray number while“WAIT”is
displayed.
3. When“IN”is displayed, insert the CD.
NOTE
The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray
number if the number is already occupied.
Multiple insertion
1. Press and hold the load button (
)
for about 2 seconds until a beep sound
is heard.
2. When“IN”is displayed, insert the CD.
3. When“IN”is displayed again, insert
the next CD.
NOTE
The first-inserted CD will be played
automatically when:
lNo other CD is inserted within 15 seconds
after“IN”is displayed.
lThe CD trays are full.
Displaying the CD-inserted tray
number
When you want to know the number for a
CD-inserted tray, press the display button
(
). The tray number will be displayed
for 5 seconds.
Ejecting the CD
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button (
). The
disc number and“DISC OUT”will be
displayed.
2. Pull out the CD.
NOTE
When the CD is ejected during play, the next
CD will be played automatically.
Ejecting CDs from desired tray number
1. Press and hold the CD eject button (
)
for about 2 seconds until a beep sound
is heard.
The“DISC OUT”display flashes.
2. Press the channel preset button for the
desired CD number for less than 5
seconds after the beep sound is heard.
3. Pull out the CD.
Multiple ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject button (
)
for about 2 seconds until a beep sound
is heard.
The“DISC OUT”display flashes.
2. Press the CD eject button (
) again
for less than 5 seconds after the beep
sound is heard.
NOTE
If the button is not pressed and about 5
seconds have elapsed while“DISC OUT”is
flashing, CDs are automatically ejected.
3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will
be ejected.
NOTE
lCDs will be ejected starting with the one
with the lowest number.
lAll CDs in the tray will be ejected
continuously.
lCDs 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.
Playback
Press the CD play button (
) to start
play when a CD is in the unit.
If a CD is not in the unit when the CD
play button (
) is pressed,“NO DISC”
will flash on and off.
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Audio Control Switch
Operation
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under
the following conditions, the switches will be
inoperable.
lWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
lWhen the power button on the audio unit is
pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
lWhen the CD being played is ejected and
the audio unit is turned off.
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and 7-
inch navigation system
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and 7-inch
navigation system
Use the talk button, pick-up button, and
hang-up button for navigation system
sound operation.
For details, refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner's
Manual”.
Talk button
Pick-up buttonTalk button
Hang-up button Pick-up button
NOTElThe talk button, pick-up button, and hang-
up button are operable with the audio unit
turned off.
lMazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
using audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first priority.
qAdjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, pull up the
volume switch.
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch.
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qMute Switchí
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position with the audio muted, the mute will be
canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the
audio is not muted. To mute the audio again,
press the mute switch (
).
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AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)
You can connect portable audio units or
similar products on the market to the
auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio
over the vehicle's speakers.
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or
a similar product while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident. Always adjust the
portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
ØClose the lid when the auxiliary
jack is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
penetrating the auxiliary jack.
ØNoise may occur during playback
if the accessory socket equipped
on the vehicle is used. (If noise
occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.)
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NOTElBefore using the auxiliary jack, read the
manufacturer's instructions for the product
being connected.
lUse a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacture's instructions
for connecting a portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
lTo prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
lNoise may occur depending on the product
connected to the auxiliary jack.
lWith regard to connecting a portable audio
or similar device to a power source, use the
battery for the device, not the accessory
socket.
Connecting the auxiliary jack
1. Open the console lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the auxiliary jack.
Plug
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting
in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack with the plug
connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
To listen to a portable audio unit
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
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NOTElSome Bluetooth audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the“
”
symbol is displayed.
lIf the programming failed,“Err”flashes
for three seconds.
lProgramming cannot be performed while
the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to
perform programming while the vehicle is
moving,“PAIR DISABLE”is displayed.
lIf seven Bluetooth audio devices have
already been programmed to the vehicle,
programming cannot be performed and
“MEMORY FULL”is displayed. Delete
one programmed device to program
another one.
Programming a Bluetooth audio device
which does not have a PIN code (4
digits)
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
pairing program mode
“PAIR DEVICE”in the“BT SETUP”
mode. (Refer to
“Bluetooth audio set up”for details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode.
After“ENTER PIN”is displayed on
the information display for two
seconds,“PIN 0000”is displayed and
the PIN code can be input.
3. Press the audio control dial while
“PIN 0000”is displayed.
“PAIRING”flashes on the display.
4. Operate the Bluetooth audio device and
set it to the program mode while
“PAIRING”is flashing.
5. As the Bluetooth audio device requires
a PIN code, input“0000”.6. When the programming is completed,
“
”and“PAIR SUCCESS”are
displayed after about 10-30 seconds,
after which“PAIR SUCCESS”
continues to be displayed for three
seconds, and then the unit returns to the
normal display.
NOTE
lIf pairing cannot be completed, try“1234”
instead. Refer to the owner's manual of
your mobile device for the right PIN code.
lSome Bluetooth audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the“
”
symbol is displayed.
lIf the programming failed,“Err”flashes
for three seconds.
lProgramming cannot be performed while
the vehicle is moving. If you attempt to
perform programming while the vehicle is
moving,“PAIR DISABLE”is displayed.
lIf seven Bluetooth audio devices have
already been programmed to the vehicle,
programming cannot be performed and
“MEMORY FULL”is displayed. Delete
one programmed device to program
another one.
Changing the link to a Bluetooth audio
device
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth unit links the device last
programmed. If you would like to link a
different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order of
device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition switch is turned off.
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
link change mode“LINK CHANGE”
in the“BT SETUP”mode. (Refer to
“Bluetooth audio device set-up”for
details.)
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3. The name of the Bluetooth unit device
is displayed.
4. Rotate the audio control dial to select
the information for the Bluetooth unit
which you would like to view.
Device nameBT address
NOTE
When“GO BACK”is selected and the audio
control dial is pressed, the display returns to
“DEVICE INFO”.
qHow to Use the Bluetooth Audio
System
Switching to Bluetooth audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded
to a Bluetooth audio device, switch to the
Bluetooth audio mode to operate the
audio device using the audio system
control panel.
Any Bluetooth audio device must be
programmed to the vehicle's Bluetooth
unit before it can be used. (Refer to
“Bluetooth audio device programming”)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.2. Turn on the Bluetooth audio device's
power.
Make sure that the“
”symbol is
displayed in the information display.
The symbol is not displayed if an
unprogrammed Bluetooth audio device
is being used or the vehicle's Bluetooth
unit has a malfunction.
NOTE
Some Bluetooth audio devices need a certain
amount of time before the“
”symbol is
displayed.
3. Press the AUX button to switch the
Bluetooth audio mode to“BT Audio”.
4. The audio recorded to the Bluetooth
audio device begins playback.
NOTE
lIf the Bluetooth audio device does not begin
playback, press the Play/Pause button
(
).lIf the mode is switched from Bluetooth
audio mode to another mode (radio mode),
audio playback from the Bluetooth audio
device stops.
lIf a call is received on a hands-free mobile
phone during playback from the Bluetooth
audio device, the playback is stopped.
Playback from the Bluetooth audio device
resumes after the call ends.
Playback
1. To listen to a Bluetooth audio device
over the vehicle's speaker system,
switch the mode to Bluetooth audio
mode. (Refer to
“Switching to Bluetooth audio mode”)
2. To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button (
).
3. Press the button again to resume
playback.
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