2012 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 rear entertainment

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Interior Equipment (View C)
Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 6-184
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-55
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-20
Rear entertainment system ................................................................................. page 6-72
Center console ................................................................................................. page 6-194
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-48
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 6-191
Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 6-183
Moonroof switches ............................................................................................ page 3-51
Overhead console ............................................................................................ page 6-193
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-66
Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 6-183
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-2
Climate control system (Rear) ........................................................................... page 6-14
Second-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-9
Third-row seat ................................................................................................... page 2-13
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Overview
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System .......................... 6-2
Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4
Fully Automatic Type ......................... 6-6
Vent Operation (Rear) ....................... 6-12
Fully Automatic Type (Rear) ............ 6-14
Audio System ......................................... 6-17
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Types of the Audio Set ...................... 6-27
Audio Set (Type A) ........................... 6-29
Audio Set (Type B) ........................... 6-39
Audio Control Switch Operation ...... 6-65
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ........... 6-68
Safety Certification ........................... 6-71
Rear Entertainment System ................. 6-72
Rear Entertainment System
í............ 6-72
Part Names ........................................ 6-82
Before Operation ............................... 6-85
Sound Output .................................... 6-91
Rear Entertainment System
Functions ........................................... 6-95
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio
CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc
Mode) ................................................ 6-96
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) .......... 6-110
Language Code List ........................ 6-114
Country Code List ........................... 6-116
Error Message ................................. 6-120
Symptoms and Actions ................... 6-122
Bluetooth Audio (Type B) ................... 6-125
Bluetooth Audio (Type B)
í............ 6-125Bluetooth Hands-Free (Voice
Recognition) ......................................... 6-133
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-133
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation... 6-138
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-144
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-153
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-162
Safety Certification ......................... 6-162
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-163
Bluetooth Hands-Free (Panel
Operation) ............................................ 6-164
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-164
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation... 6-166
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-169
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-173
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-175
Safety Certification ......................... 6-176
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-176
Rear View Monitor .............................. 6-177
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 6-177
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-183
Sunvisors ......................................... 6-183
Interior Lights ................................. 6-184
Information Display ........................ 6-186
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-191
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-193
Storage Compartments .................... 6-193
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-197
Power Outlet
í................................ 6-198
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Press selection button 8.
Setting item Setting value
Bass Down Up
Treble Down Up
Fader Rear Front
Balance Left Right
Beep Off On
AudioPilot
®2 Off On
Centerpoint®Off On
Rear Seat Surround Off On
Surround Volume Down Up
Bass (low pitch sound)
Low pitch enhancement
Press selection button 6.
Low pitch attenuation
Press selection button 2.
Treble (treble sound)
Treble enhancement
Press selection button 7.
Treble attenuation
Press selection button 3.
Fader (front/back volume balance)
Rear speaker volume reduction
Press selection button 6.
Front speaker volume reduction
Press selection button 2.
Balance (left/right volume balance)
Left side volume reduction
Press selection button 7.
Right side volume reduction
Press selection button 3.NOTE
Continuous adjustment of the bass, treble,
fader, and balance can be done by long-
pressing the selection button for each
adjustment item.
Beep setting
The beep-sound when operating the audio
system can be set on or off.
Beep on
Press selection button 6.
Beep off
Press selection button 2.
*AudioPilot®2
AudioPilot
®2 automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality in accordance
with the level of noise entering the vehicle
interior while driving. When AudioPilot
®
2 is turned on, the system automatically
calculates the conditions for optimum
hearing of sound which may be difficult
to hear depending on exterior noise.
AudioPilot
®2 can be set on or off.
AudioPilot
®2on
Press selection button 7.
AudioPilot
®2 off
Press selection button 3.
* AudioPilot
®2 is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
*Centerpoint®
Centerpoint®offers you the experience of
5.1-channel surround sound in your
vehicle even with your conventional 2-
channel stereo DVDs inserted in the Rear
Entertainment System main unit or 2-
channel stereo CDs.
Centerpoint
®can be set on or off.
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Audio System
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Centerpoint®on
Press selection button 6.
Centerpoint
®off
Press selection button 2.
NOTE
lCenterpoint®operates optimally with a 2-
channel stereo CD. MP3 audio files can be
played, however, MP3 audio files encoded
with high compression may result in poor
sound quality.
lCenterpoint®is available for 2-channel
stereo audio except for AM radio/FM radio/
SIRIUS digital satellite radio/AUX/BT
audio.
* Centerpoint®is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
Rear Seat Surround (Rear
Entertainment System-equipped model)
The rear seat-optimized function allows
passengers to optimize the audio output to
the rear for a more pleasurable acoustic
field when selecting the 5.1-channel
sound mode.
Rear Seat Surround can be set on or off.
NOTE
Rear seat-optimized is only effective if a CD or
a DVD inserted in the Rear Entertainment
System main unit is 5.1 Dolby Digital/DTS
audio.
Rear Seat Surround on
Press selection button 7.
Rear Seat Surround off
Press selection button 3.
Surround Volume
Surround Volume up
Press selection button 6.Surround Volume down
Press selection button 2.
NOTE
Surround Volume adjustment is available if
Centerpoint®or Rear Seat Surround is on.
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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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íSome models.
Rear Entertainment System
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qProper Operation of Rear Entertainment System
For safe driving, read the following warnings and cautions before starting operation, and
use the system properly.
WARNING
ØDo not disassemble or modify this unit.
It may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock.
ØDo not use if there is a malfunction condition such as no screen image or sound.
It may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock. Follow the procedures in
“Symptoms and Actions”(page 6-122) and if the problem is not resolved, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not use if some problem has occurred.
If any problem occurs, such as a foreign material penetration, spilled liquid,
smoking from internal burning, or other abnormal smells, stop operation
immediately and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If operation is continued, it
may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock.
ØLower the volume to minimum before turning off the power.
If the volume is set high, loud sound will be produced when turning on the power,
causing auditory problems or an accident.
ØAdjust the volume while driving so that ambient sound can be heard.
If the volume is too high and ambient sound cannot be heard while driving,
driving operation could be obstructed causing an accident.
ØDo not leave the remote controller and the headphones unstowed.
If the remote controller and the headphone are not stowed, they could fall under
the brake pedal during a sudden stop or while turning, which could obstruct
driving operation and cause an accident.
CAUTION
ØDo not put foreign material into the disc slot.
It may cause a fire or malfunction.
ØDo not clean plastic finished parts with solvent such as benzene or thinner.
The parts may deform causing a fire or malfunction.
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qOperating Tips for Disc
Playable discs
DVD video
*1, DVD audio*2, video CD, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW and
dts CD*3can be played.
NOTE
It may not be possible to play DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD
according to the procedures indicated in these instructions if the playback conditions have been
restricted by the producer.
Read the instruction manual accompanying the DVD video, video CD, DVD audio, audio CD.
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DVD video
●Region code must include“1”or“ALL”.
●NTSC
(National Television System Committee)
recorded type.
●8 cm (3in) or 12 cm (5in) size DVD videos bearing the following logo can be played.
DVD audio
DVD audio bearing the following logo can be played.
DVD-R and DVD-RW
DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs bearing each of the following logos can
be played.
Video CD, audio CD, CD-R, and CD-RW
●Playback control function supported.
●8 cm (3in) or 12 cm (5in) size
●MP3 recorded type. Video CDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs bearing each of the
following logos can be played.
*1: Audio is not produced by the headphones when DTS audio is selected. Listen to DTS audio over the vehicle's
speakers.
*2: Stereo playback is produced.
*3: Audio is not produced from the headphones. Listen to this audio from the speakers.
Unplayable discs
lDiscs not bearing the logo mark indicated in the above table.lDiscs not including“1”or“ALL”in region code.lDiscs recorded in other than NTSC (e.g. PAL or SECAM).
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