2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating Tips for USB device
This unit supports playback of MP3/
WMA/AAC/OGG*1fi les recorded to USB
device.
NOTE
 


y Music data (MP3/WMA/AAC (.aac/.
m4a/.mp4*1 /.wav *1 )/OGG *1 format)
stored in a USB mass-storage class
compliant device (such as USB fl ash
memory) can be played.
 


y Playback may not be possible
depending on the type and condition of
the USB fl ash memory even if the audio
fi le complies with the standard above.
 


y A copyright protected WMA/AAC fi le
cannot be played in this unit.
 


y The order of the music data stored in
the device may differ from the playback
order.
 


y To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.
 


y If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA,
it may not operate or recharge when
connected.
 


y Do not pull out the USB device while in
the USB mode (only pull it out while in
FM/AM radio or CD mode).
 


y The device will not operate if the data
is password protected.
*1 Type B
CAUTION
 


¾ This unit plays fi les with the fi le
extension (mp3) as an MP3 fi le. Do not
use the MP3 fi le extension for fi les other
than MP3 fi les. Otherwise, it could result
in noise or a malfunction.
 


¾ This unit plays fi les with the fi le
extension (wma) as a WMA fi le. Do not
use the WMA fi le extension for fi les other
than WMA fi les. Otherwise, it could
result in noise or a malfunction.
 


¾ This unit plays fi les with the fi le
extension (.aac/.m4a/.mp4 *1 /.wav *1 )
as an AAC fi le. Do not use the AAC fi le
extension for fi les other than AAC fi les.
Otherwise, it could result in noise or a
malfunction.
 


¾ (Type B)
 This unit plays fi les with the fi le
extension (ogg) as an OGG fi le. Do not
use the OGG fi le extension for fi les other
than OGG fi les. Otherwise, it could result
in noise or a malfunction.
*1 Type B
 


y MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG *1fi les written
under specifi cations other than the
indicated specifi cation may not play
normally or fi les/folder names may not
display correctly.
 


y The fi le extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the fi le extension “.mp3”,
“.wma”, “.aac ”, “.m4a”, ".mp4
*1 ",
".wav*1 ", or ".ogg *1 " to the end of the fi le
name, and then write it to the memory.
*1 Type B
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating Tips for iPod
This unit supports playback of music fi les
recorded to an iPod.
 


y iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
The iPod may not be compatible
depending on the model or OS version. In
this case, an error message is displayed.
CAUTION
 


¾ Remove the iPod when it is not in
use. Because the iPod is not designed
to withstand excessive changes in
temperature inside the cabin, it could be
damaged or the battery may deteriorate
due to the excessive temperature or
humidity inside the cabin if it is left in
the vehicle.
 


¾ If data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda cannot
guarantee recovery of any lost data.
 


¾ If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the
iPod may not recharge and playback
may not be possible when it is
connected to the unit. Replace the iPod
battery immediately.
 


¾ Be careful not to pinch the iPod
connecting cable when opening/closing
the center console.
 


¾ For details on using the iPod, refer to the
iPod instruction manual.
 


¾ When connecting the iPod to a USB port,
all commands are made from the audio
unit. iPod control is not possible.
NOTE
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Audio Set (Type A)



Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-28



Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-30



Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page 5-32



Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player............................................................. page 5-34



How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-37



Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-37
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Interior Features
Audio System
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dialMenu button Audio display
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
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 menu button (
) to select
the function. The selected function will
be indicated. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
Indication Setting value
Turn Left Turn
Right
ALC
(Automatic volume
adjustment) Level
decrease Level
increase
BASS
(Low pitch sound) Decrease
bass Increase
bass
TREB
(Treble sound) Decrease
treble Increase
treble
FADE
(Front/back volume
balance) Shift the
sound to
the front Shift the
sound to
the rear
BAL
(Left/right volume
balance) Shift the
sound to
the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP
(Audio operation sound) Off On
BT SETUP
* Select mode
12Hr
24Hr 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
 

*
 Depending on the model, this function
may not be available.
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Audio System
NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button (
) for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and “ CLEAR ” will be
displayed.
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase
is at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BT SETUP mode
*
Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth
®
transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the vehicle's
speakers. Using the BT SETUP mode,
these devices can be programmed to the
Bluetooth
® unit or changed (page 5-78 ).
Time adjustment
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-30 ).
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Interior Features
Audio System
Clock
Audio display Audio control dial
Hour/Minute set switch:00 button
Menu button Clock button
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
1. To adjust the time, press the clock
button (
) for about 2 seconds until
a beep is heard.
2. The clock's current time will fl ash.
Time adjustment



y
 To adjust the time, press the hour/
minute set button (
,) while the
clock's current time is fl ashing.



y
 The hours advance while the hour set
button (
) is pressed. The minutes
advance while the minute set button
(
) is pressed.
3. Press the clock button (
) again to
start the clock.
Time resetting
1. Press the clock button (
) for about
2 seconds until a beep is heard.
2. Press the :00 button ( 1 ).
3. When the button is pressed, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01—12:29
:12:00
12:30—12:59
:1:00
NOTE




y When the :00 button ( 1 ) is pressed, the
seconds will start at “ 00 ”.




y Switching between 12 and 24-hour
clock time:
  Press the menu button () several
times until 12 and 24-hour clock time
are displayed. Turn the audio control
dial in either direction, select the
desired clock setting while the preferred
clock time is fl ashing.
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