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NOTE
CD, CD changer, RSES, SIRIUS digital
satellite radio, and BT audio modes cannot be
selected in the following cases:
lRSES, SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, or
BT audio unit is not equipped on the audio
system.
lCD has not been inserted.
The AUX mode is locked out unless you
connect a commercially available portable
audio unit (such as an MP3 player) to the
auxiliary jack. Connect a portable audio unit
or similar product on the market to the
auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over
the vehicle's speakers. Change the audio
source to AUX mode (page 6-68).
qSeek Switch
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
When listening to the radio or SIRIUS
digital satellite radio
Press the seek switch up or down. The
radio switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1―6).
(Radio)
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to seek all usable stations
at a higher or lower frequency whether
programmed or not.
(SIRIUS digital satellite radio)
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to seek all usable stations
at a higher or lower channel whether
programmed or not.
When playing a CD or BT audio
Press up the seek switch to skip to the
next track.
Press down the seek switch to repeat the
current track.
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to continuously switch the
tracks up or down.
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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 is switched off 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 (
).
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)
You can connect portable audio units,
such as an MP3 player 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.
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
ØThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified
service personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD
player with the top case of the unit removed.
ØChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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Rear Entertainment Systemí
Disc slot
Eject button
Wireless headphone signal transmitter/Remote
control signal receiverMonitor screen Monitor screen release knob
DISC IN indicator light
qRear Entertainment System Outline
The Rear Entertainment System has a 9.0-inch wide LCD, as well as DVD video, DVD
audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD playback functions. Moreover, the system
is equipped with input terminals for video picture and audio sound, and AV equipment such
as a video game player or a video camera can be connected and displayed on the monitor
screen.
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Rear Entertainment System Functions
qMode
The Rear Entertainment System has Disc and AUX modes.
Mode Function Page
Disc modeDVD video, video CD, DVD audio, and audio CD can be
played.6-96
AUX (Auxiliary) mode
*AV equipment with output terminals for image and sound,
such as a video game player and a video camera, can be
used.6-110
* Auxiliary terminals in which AV equipment can be connected are equipped.
Refer to Auxiliary terminals and accessory socket on page 6-110.
Mode change
Press the SOURCE button. The mode changes between Disc and AUX.
Disc modeAUX mode
("AUX" is displayed.) ("DISC" is displayed.)
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NOTElThe display angle change is not available
for discs other than multi-angle recorded
DVD discs. Refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the disc for details.
lThe screen size and angle can be changed
when On-Screen Mark and Angle Mark is
off.
Mode Priority
The priority of the inserted discs (CD-R/
CD-RW) can be selected.
Audio
Digital Output
Not used with this unit.
Audio DRC
The audio dynamic range can be adjusted
to reduce the difference between the
maximum and minimum audio output.
Audio compression of the DVD video
playback can be selected or deselected
during playback using the following
modes:
Mode Function
NONE Playback with normal volume
LINELower volume is increased to
reduce difference in volume range.
RFUse when it is still difficult to hear
sound while using LINE.
Sound quality is reduced while
using RF.
NOTE
Only sound output from the headphones is
available.
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode)
In AUX mode, AV equipment such as a
video game player or a video camera can
be used by connecting the image and
sound cables to the auxiliary terminals.
NOTE
lBefore operating, read the instruction
manual accompanying the AV equipment to
be used.
lTo listen to the Rear Entertainment System
sound from the vehicle speakers, change the
audio or navigation system sound to the
Rear Entertainment System sound.
Refer to Sound on page 6-91.
To listen to audio other than from the
speakers of the rear entertainment system, it
is necessary to use the wireless headphones
that are included. For headphone
specification, refer to
“Operation Tips for Headphones”(page
6-81).
lThe cooling fan for this unit may activate if
the temperature of the unit is high, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
qAuxiliary Terminals and Power
Outlet
The auxiliary terminals and power outlet
are positioned as shown in the figure.
Power outlet
(AC115V)
Auxiliary
terminals
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Error Message
qMessage
Disc mode error message
Use of Non-supported Disc
An error message is displayed if a non-
supported DVD-ROM disc, a non-
supported disc format or a disc (PAL,
other) with a different image signal
encoding is read.
If the disc content cannot be read:
An error message is displayed if the disc
cannot be read due to scratches or the
content cannot be read.
Incorrect region code
An error message is displayed if a disc
other than one with region code 1 or
including region 1 is inserted.
High temperature malfunction
If the temperature surrounding the DVD
player area exceeds 88°C (190°F), the
DVD player operation is stopped to
protect the unit. When the temperature
decreases to 70°C (158°F) or less, the
protective circuit function is cleared and
the operation is restored.
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Basic Bluetooth Hands-
Free Operation
qBluetooth Hands-Free Preparation
Language setting
The available languages are English,
Spanish, and Canadian French. If the
language setting is changed, all of the
voice guidance and voice input
commands are done in the selected
language.
NOTE
lIf 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.
lDo these steps before you start driving.
These less used functions are too
distracting to undertake while driving until
you are fully familiar with the system.
Method 1
1. Press the pick-up button (with/without
navigation system) or talk button with
a short press (without navigation
system) or a long press (with
navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the talk button with a short
press and say: [Beep]“Telephone”or
“Phone”.
2.Say:[Beep]“Setup”3.(Type A)
Prompt:“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language or passcode.”
(Type B/Navigation system)
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”)
NOTE
Other language settings can also be made
while in the current setting by saying the name
of the language in the native pronunciation.
7.Prompt:“French (Desired language)
selected. Is this correct?”
8.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”
9.Prompt:“Please wait. Switching to
French phonebook. French selected.”
(Spoken in the newly selected
language).
Method 2
1. Press the pick-up button (with/without
navigation system) or talk button with
a short press (without navigation
system) or a long press (with
navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the talk button with a short
press and say: [Beep]“Telephone”or
“Phone”.
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