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NOTElTheon-screen button is displayed when
the whole title is not displayed.
lThe information (artist name, music 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 A)
Track up/Fast-forward button
Track down/Reverse buttonRepeat button Random button Category down button
Category up button
List down button List up button
Text button
Scan button USB/AUX button
File dial
Connectable iPod is as follows:liPod: 5GliPod classicliPod nano: 1/2/3/4/5GliPod touch*1: 1/2GliPhone*1: 3G/3GS
*1 For only iPod functions
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 USB/AUX button (
)to
switch to the iPod mode and start
playback.
NOTE
lWhen an iPod is not connected, the mode
does not switch to the iPod mode.
lWhen there is no playable data in the iPod,
“NO CONTENTS”is flashed.
lDo not remove the iPod while in the iPod
mode. Otherwise, the data could be
damaged.
Fast-forward/Reverse
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.
Track search
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 (depends on iPod software
version) 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 (depends on iPod software
version) have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Category search
Press the category down button (5) to
select the previous category and press the
category up button (6) to select the next
category.
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qHow to use iPod mode (Type B)
Audio button
Power/Volume dial
Track up/Fast-forward
button
Track down/Reverse
button
File dial
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.
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.
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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.
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
CHECK USB
USB device
malfunctionVerify 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. USB Error
CHECK iPod
iPod
malfunctionVerify 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. iPod Error
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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
qAudio 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.
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 5-52.
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Play track”
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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 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 5-76.
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 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 5-76.
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)”
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)?”
(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.
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Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 5-76.
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 5-68.Refer to How to use iPod
mode (Type B) on page 5-76.
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)”
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)?”
(Genre you would like to play)
Say:[Beep]“Yes.”Then go to Step 10.
(Genre you do not want to play)
Say:[Beep]“No.”Then go to Step 9.
(Maximum 3 times)
10. Tracks from the selected genre are
played.
Scan
(When playing a Radio, Sirius satellite
radio, CD, or BT audio (AVRCP1.4))
The scan function for the radio, Sirius
satellite radio, CD, or BT audio
(AVRCP1.4) can be launched using voice
recognition.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page
5-40.
Refer to Operating the Satellite Radio on
page 5-44.
Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player on page 5-52.
Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
Audio System on page 5-104.
1. Press the talk button.
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2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Scan (or Scan Off)”
4. Scan is performed or stopped.
Mute
Muting of the audio can be done using
voice recognition.
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Mute (or Mute Off)”
4. Mute is performed or stopped.
Track search
(When playing a CD, USB, iPod, BT
audio (AVRCP1.0/1.3/1.4))
The track up/down function can be run
using voice recognition.
Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player on page 5-52.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 5-68.
Refer to How to use iPod mode (Type B)
on page 5-76.
Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
Audio System on page 5-104.
Track up
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Next track”
4. The next track is played.
Track down
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Previous track”
4. The previous track is played.
Folder search
(When playing BT audio (AVRCP1.4))
The folder up/down function can be run
using voice recognition.
Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
Audio System on page 5-104.
Folder up
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Next folder”
4. The next folder is played.
Folder down
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Previous folder”
4. The previous folder is played.
Pause/Resume
(When playing a CD, USB, iPod, BT
audio (AVRCP1.0/1.3/1.4), Pandora
®)
Refer to Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player on page 5-52.
Refer to How to use USB mode (Type B)
on page 5-68.
Refer to How to use iPod mode (Type B)
on page 5-76.
Refer to How to Use the Bluetooth®
Audio System on page 5-104.
Refer to How to Use Pandora® on page
5-106.
Pause
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Pause”
4. Playback is paused.
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