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Multiple CD insertion
1. Press and hold the load button (
).
2. Press the load button (
) again.
When“Please Insert a Disc”is
displayed, insert the CD.
3. When“Please Insert a Disc”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“Please Insert a Disc”is displayed.
lThe CD trays are full.
Ejecting CDs
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button (
).
“Disc Ejecting”will be displayed.
2. Remove 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 (
)
2. Press the selection button for the
desired tray number while
“Disc Ejecting”is displayed.
3. Remove the CD.
Multiple CD ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject button
(
).
2. Press the CD eject button (
) again.NOTE
If the button is not pressed and about five
seconds have elapsed while“Disc Ejecting”is
displaying, CDs are automatically ejected.
3. Remove the CD, then the next CD will
be ejected.
NOTE
lCDs will be ejected starting from the one in
the tray with the lowest number.
lAll CDs in the trays will be ejected
continuously.
lCDs can be ejected when the ignition is
switched off. Press and hold the CD eject
button (
) to eject all CDs.
Playback
Press the CD play button (
) to start
play when a CD is in the unit.
If the CD play button (
) is pressed
when a CD is not inserted and an external
device is not connected,“No Disc”is
displayed.
All of the following information is
displayed during playback.
Music CD
The track number, elapsed time, album
name, artist name, and song name are
displayed.
MP3/WMA CD
The folder number, track number, elapsed
time, folder name, album name, artist
name, and song name are displayed.
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NOTE
If the entire title cannot be displayed,“...”is
added at the end to the part of the title which
can be displayed.
If title information is not available,
“NO TITLE”is displayed.
If there are any undisplayable characters in
the title,“--------”is displayed.
Some CDs cannot display information.
Pause
Press the Play/Pause button (
).
Press the button again to resume
playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Fast-forward
Press and hold the track up button (
).
Reverse
Press and hold the track down button
(
).
Track search
Track up
Press the track up button (
) or turn the
file dial clockwise.
Track down
Press the track down button (
) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise.
Disc search
Press the selection button for the desired
tray number.
Folder search (during MP3/WMA CD
playback)
Folder up
Press the folder up button (
).
Folder down
Press the folder down button (
).NOTE
Press and hold the ()or() button to
continuously move up or down through the
folders.
Music scan
During music CD playback
This function scans the titles on a CD and
plays ten seconds of each song to aid you
in finding a song you want to listen to.
During MP3/WMA CD playback
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays ten
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
Press the scan button (
) during
playback to start the scan play operation.
Press the scan button (
) again to
cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will
resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
During music CD playback
1. Press selection button 1 during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly.“Repeat Track”is
displayed.
2. Press selection button 1 again to cancel
the repeat playback.
During MP3/WMA CD playback
(Track repeat)
1. Press selection button 1 during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly.“Repeat Track”is
displayed.
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2. Press selection button 1 twice to cancel
the repeat playback.
(Folder repeat)
1. Press selection button 1 twice during
playback to play the tracks in the
current folder repeatedly.
“Repeat Folder”is displayed.
2. Press selection button 1 again to cancel
the repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
During music CD playback
1. Press selection button 5 during
playback to play the tracks in the CD
randomly.“Random Disc”is displayed.
2. Press selection button 5 again to cancel
the random playback.
During MP3/WMA CD playback
(Folder random)
1. Press selection button 5 during
playback to play the tracks in the folder
randomly.“Random Folder”is
displayed.
2. Press selection button 5 twice to cancel
the random playback.
(All random)
1. Press selection button 5 twice during
playback to play the tracks on the CD
randomly.“Random All”is displayed.
2. Press selection button 5 again to cancel
the random playback.
Display scroll
If each title cannot be fully displayed at
one time, press the text button (
)to
display the rest of the characters.If the last character of the title is
displayed, press the text button (
)
to return the beginning of the title.
Message display
If“Check Disc”is displayed, it means that
there is a CD malfunction. Check the CD
for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then
properly reinsert. If the message appears
again, take the unit to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for service.
qOperating the Auxiliary Jack
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. Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
cable. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. Refer to Auxiliary
Input (page 6-68).
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qError Indications
If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear
the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
Acquiring SignalDepending on the
surrounding conditions
(such as large trees, build-
ings, or tunnels) and special
weather conditions,
SIRIUS radio reception
may be diminished or
temporarily interrupted.Improve reception by moving away from possible
obstructions. If the error indication continues to display,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Antenna FailSatellite radio antenna
malfunctionCheck the satellite radio antenna, antenna cable and
DLP antenna connector. If the error indication continues
to display, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check DiscCD is inserted upside downInsert the CD properly. If the error indication continues
to display, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CD is defectiveInsert another CD properly. If the error indication
continues to display, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
If a broken DLP*unit is replaced with a new unit, cancel the license for the broken unit and make
sure to carry out new registration for the replaced unit. If the license for the broken unit is not
canceled, you will be charged a reception fee for both units.
* DLP: Down Link Processor (SATELLITE RADIO Module)
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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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lThis unit corresponds to multi-session recorded disc playback at a maximum of 49
sessions.
lSome data on multi-session recorded discs cannot be played.lPlayback of discs with added sessions is possible.lPacket Write recorded discs cannot be played.lThis unit does not correspond to MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO, and RIFF-style
MP3 formats.
lThe maximum number of characters available for a file name is as follows, however, the
displayable number of characters on this unit is limited.
Maximum number of characters in a file name
(including a separator“.”and the three letters of the file exten-
sion)
ISO9660 level 1 12
*
ISO9660 level 2 31*
Joliet extended format 64
Romeo extended format 128
* English one-byte characters (capitalized only) and underbar“_”are available.
MP3
CAUTION
This unit plays files with the (.mp3) file extension as a MP3 file. Do not use the MP3
file extension for files other than MP3 files. It may cause noise or a malfunction.
lIn a MP3 file, the track name, artist name, album name and category name are recorded
with data called“ID3-Tag”, and the information can be displayed on the monitor.
lMP3 files which do not comply with the specific standard may not be played correctly
or its file and folder name may not be displayed correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided depending on the computer operating system,
version, software, or settings. In this case, add the file extension“.mp3”to the end of the
file name, and then write the disc.
Playlist
This unit can play playlist files. Playlist is a function that allows free setting of the
playback order of MP3 files. The file extension of a playlist file in which the order of
playback is recorded is“. m3u”or“. pls”.
Operating tips for WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and is the audio compression format used by
Microsoft.
Audio data can be created and stored at a higher compression ratio than MP3.
*Microsoft and Window Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation U.S. in
the United States and other countries.
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Playable WMA file specification
CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which
conform to the following formats can be played.
Playable WMA files are as follows:
Item Content
Specification Windows Media Audio Version7.0
Sampling frequency Bit rate22.05kHz....32kbps
32kHz.......48,64kbps
44.1kHz.....48,64,80,96,128, 160, 192, 256, 320 kbps
48kHz.......64,96,128, 160, 192 kbps
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Supported
Channel mode Stereo/Monaural
WMA tag Title, artist name, album name
WMA
CAUTION
This unit plays files with the (.wma) file extension as a WMA file. Do not use the
WMA file extension for files other than WMA files. It may cause noise or a
malfunction.
lIn a WMA file, the track name, artist name, album name and category name are
recorded with data called“WMA-Tag”, and the information can be displayed on the
monitor.
lWMA files which do not comply with the specific standard may not be played correctly
or its file and folder name may not be displayed correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided depending on the computer operating system,
version, software, or settings. In this case, add the file extension“.wma”to the end of
the file name, and then write the disc.
Operating tips for Dolby
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”,“MLP Lossless”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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qRemote Controller
No. Name No. Name
RETURN buttonPLAY button
MENU buttonSlow playback button
ENTER/Select buttonPOWER button
STOP buttonSOURCE button
PAUSE buttonPicture adjust mode button
Fast-forward buttonPicture adjust button
Rewind buttonSET UP button
PREVIOUS (Track down) buttonNumber keys
NEXT (Track up) buttonDISPLAY MODE button
DISPLAY button
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