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qHow to use USB mode (Type B)
Audio button Track up/Fast-
forward button
File dial
Power/Volume dial
Track down/Reverse
button
Type
Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC file
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
3. Press the audio button (
)to
display the audio screen.
4. Touch the
on-screen tab to
switch to USB mode and start
playback. NOTE
lSome devices such as smart phones may
require a setting change to allow USB
operation.
lWhen a USB device is not connected to the
USB port, the mode does not switch to the
USB mode even if the
on-screen tab
is touched.
lDo not remove the USB device while in the
USB mode. Otherwise, the data could be
damaged.
Pause
Touch the
on-screen button to
pause playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
playback is paused to cancel the pause.
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Fast-forward/Reverse
Operations using audio panel
Press and hold the fast-forward button
(
) to advance through a track at high
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (
)to
reverse through a track at high speed.
Operations on screen
Touch and hold the
on-screen
button to advance through a track at high
speed.
Touch and hold the
on-screen
button to reverse through a track at high
speed.
Track search
Operations using audio panel
Press the track up button (
) or turn the
file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button (
) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button (
) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Operations on screen
Touch the
on-screen button once to
skip forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Touch the
on-screen button within
a few seconds after playback begins to
track down to the beginning of the
previous track.
Touch the
on-screen button after a
few seconds have elapsed to start
playback from the beginning of the
current track.
Displaying song list
The song list in the USB device can be
viewed.
NOTE
The song list may not display depending on the
conditions.
(Displaying optional list)
1. Touch the
on-screen button during
playback.
2. Touch the category which you want to select. The record list or song list is
displayed.
(Displaying a list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
Press theon-screen button to display the
upper list.
Selecting from list
Select the desired song to play.
1. Press the
on-screen button to select
the song list.
2. Touch the song you want to listen to.
NOTE
The selected song list becomes the play list.
Repeat playback
Touch the
on-screen button during
playback. “
”is displayed during
playback.
Touch the
on-screen button two
times while “
”is displayed to cancel.
Shuffle playback
(Shuffling songs in list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button during
playback. “
”is displayed during
playback.
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Touch theon-screen button two
times while “
”is displayed to cancel.
(Shuffling album in list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button two
times during playback. “
”is displayed
during playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
“
” is displayed to cancel.
Text scroll
If a whole title cannot be displayed at one
time, touch the
on-screen button on
the right side of each title. When the last
character is displayed, touch the
on-
screen button to display the first character
of the title.
NOTE
lTheon-screen button is displayed when
the whole title is not displayed.
lThe information (artist name, song name,
album name) is displayed only when the
USB device has information which can be
displayed on the screen.
lThis unit cannot display some characters.
Characters which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk (
).lThe number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
If the message “USB Error ”is displayed,
it indicates that there is no playable file in
the USB device or there is an error in the
USB device. Verify that the content
recorded in the USB device has MP3/
WMA/AAC files and re-connect correctly.
If the message reappears, have the unit
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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qHow to use iPod mode (Type B)
Audio button Track up/Fast-
forward button
File dial
Power/Volume dial
Track down/Reverse
button
The connectable iPods are as follows:liPod classicliPod nano: 4/5/6GliPod touch*1: 2/3/4GliPhone*1: 3GS/4/4S
*1 Only iPod function
NOTE
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be
operated while it is connected to the unit
because the unit controls the iPod functions.
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
3. Press the audio button (
)to
display the audio screen. 4. Touch the
on-screen tab to
switch to the iPod mode and start
playback.
NOTE
lWhen the iPod is connected to the USB
port, the
on-screen tab changes to
the
on-screen tab.lDo not remove the iPod while in the iPod
mode. Otherwise, the data could be
damaged.
Pause
Touch the
on-screen button to
pause playback. Touch the
on-
screen button while playback is paused to
cancel the pause.
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Shuffle playback
(Shuffling songs in list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button during
playback. “
”is displayed during
playback.
Touch the
on-screen button two
times while “
”is displayed to cancel.
(Shuffling album in list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button two
times during playback. “
”is displayed
during playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
“
” is displayed to cancel.
NOTE
The track number being shuffle played is in the
order of the iPod shuffle table.
Text scroll
If a whole title cannot be displayed at one
time, touch the
on-screen button on
the right side of the title to display the
whole title. When the last character is
displayed, touch the
on-screen button
to display the first character of the title.
NOTE
lTheon-screen button is displayed when
the whole title is not displayed.
lThe information (artist name, music name)
is displayed only when the iPod has
information which can be displayed on the
screen.
lThis unit cannot display some characters.
Characters which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk (
).lThe number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
If the message “iPod Error ”is displayed,
it indicates that there are no playable files
in the iPod or there is a malfunction.
Verify that the content recorded in the
iPod has playable files and re-connect
correctly. If the message reappears, have
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
q Error Indications (Type B)
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
USB Error USB device
malfunction Verify that the content
recorded in the USB
device has
MP3/WMA/AAC files
and re-connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
iPod Error iPod
malfunction Verify that the content
recorded in the iPod has
playable files and
re-connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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3. To set, touch theon-screen button
or the
on-screen button.
4. Touch the
on screen button.
NOTE
The following operations are possible even
when the Don't Disturb Me function is on.
lDownloading messageslDownloading phone bookslDownloading the incoming/outgoing call
record
lSending messages
q Audio Operation Using Voice
Recognition
Audio on/off, audio mode switching, and
audio operations can be done using voice
recognition.
NOTE
(When playing a USB or iPod)
When a track is selected using voice
recognition, the track list is set to VR Playlist.
Starting the audio
The audio can be started using voice
recognition.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Turn on audio ”
4. Power to the audio is turned on.
Turning off the audio
1. Press the talk button.
2. Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Change mode ” 4.
Prompt: “Available audio modes are:
AM, FM, FM1, FM2, Sirius, Sirius1,
Sirius2, Sirius3, USB, iPod,
Bluetooth
®audio, Pandora®, CD,
AUX, Turn off audio ”
5. Say: [Beep] “Turn off audio ”
6. Power to the audio is turned off.
Switching modes
1. Press the talk button.
2. Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Change mode ”
4. Prompt: “Available audio modes are:
AM, FM, FM1, FM2, Sirius, Sirius1,
Sirius2, Sirius3, USB, iPod,
Bluetooth
®audio, Pandora®, CD,
AUX, Turn off audio ”
5. Say: [Beep] “XXX (Ex. “AM ”) (audio
source) ”
6. The audio source is switched.
NOTE
CD, SIRIUS digital satellite radio, USB, iPod,
BT audio, and Pandora®modes cannot be
selected in the following cases:
lSIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, USB
device, iPod, BT audio, or Pandora®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.
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Playing selected track numbers
(When playing a CD)
A desired track number on a CD can be
played using voice recognition.
Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player on page 6-80.
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Play track ”
4. Prompt:
“What track number would you like to
play? ”
5. Say: [Beep] “XXX (Ex. “15 ”) (Track
number) ”
6. The selected track number is played.
Playing selected artist
(When playing a USB or iPod)
Tracks from a desired artist on a USB
device or iPod can be played using voice
recognition.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 6-96.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 6-104.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Play ”
4. Prompt:
“Would you like to play by Artist,
Album, Playlist, or Genre? ”
5. Say: [Beep] “Artist ”
6. Prompt:
“What artist would you like to play? ”
7. Say: [Beep]
“ XXXXX... (Ex. “Michael” ) (Artist
name) ” 8. The name spoken will be searched for
in the USB device or iPod.
If a contact is matched, go to Step 10.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to
Step 9.
9. Prompt:
“Would you like to play XXXXX...
(Choice 1)? ”
(Artist you would like to play)
Say: [Beep] “Yes. ”Then go to Step 10.
(Artist you do not want to play)
Say: [Beep] “No. ”Then go to Step 9.
(Maximum 3 times)
10. The tracks for the selected artist are played.
Playing selected album
(When playing a USB or iPod)
The tracks from a desired album on a
USB device or iPod can be played using
voice recognition.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 6-96.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 6-104.
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Play ”
4. Prompt:
“Would you like to play by Artist,
Album, Playlist, or Genre? ”
5. Say: [Beep] “Album ”
6. Prompt:
“What album would you like to play? ”
7. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “Iam ”)
(Album name) ”
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8. The name spoken will be searched forin the USB device or iPod.
If a contact is matched, go to Step 10.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to
Step 9.
9. Prompt:
“Would you like to play XXXXX...
(Choice 1)? ”
(Album you would like to play)
Say: [Beep] “Yes. ”Then go to Step 10.
(Album you do not want to play)
Say: [Beep] “No. ”Then go to Step 9.
(Maximum 3 times)
10. The tracks from the selected album are played.
Playing selected playlist
(When playing a USB or iPod)
The tracks from a desired playlist on a
USB device or iPod can be played using
voice recognition.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 6-96.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 6-104.
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Play ”.
4. Prompt:
“Would you like to play by Artist,
Album, Playlist, or Genre? ”
5. Say: [Beep] “Playlist ”
6. Prompt:
“What playlist would you like to
play? ”
7. Say: [Beep]
“ XXXXX... (Ex. “My favorite ”)
(Playlist name) ” 8. The name spoken will be searched for
in the USB device or iPod.
If a contact is matched, go to Step 10.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to
Step 9.
9. Prompt:
“Would you like to play XXXXX...
(Choice 1)? ”
(Playlist you would like to play)
Say: [Beep] “Yes. ”Then go to Step 10.
(Playlist you do not want to play)
Say: [Beep] “No. ”Then go to Step 9.
(Maximum 3 times)
10. The tracks from the selected playlist are played.Playing selected genre
(When playing a USB or iPod)
Tracks from a desired genre on a USB
device or iPod can be played using voice
recognition.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 6-96.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 6-104.
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt: “Ready ”
3. Say: [Beep] “Play ”
4. Prompt:
“Would you like to play by Artist,
Album, Playlist, or Genre? ”
5. Say: [Beep] “Genre ”
6. Prompt:
“What genre would you like to play? ”
7. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “Rock ”)
(Genre name) ”
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