2014 MAZDA MODEL 6 radio

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Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
Reflected wave
Direct
Flutter/Skip noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.
Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from
the transmitter. Reception in such fringe
areas is characterized by sound breakup.
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise and
sound breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.
Station 2
88.3 MHz Station 1
88.1 MHz
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Playable AAC file specifications
This unit supports playback of AAC files
recorded in CD-R and CD-RW.
Playable AAC files are as follows:
Item Content
Specification MPEG-4 AAC
Sampling rate8/11.025/12 kHz
16/22.05/24 kHz
32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate 24―320 kbps
CAUTION
This unit plays files with the file
extension (m4a) as an AAC file. Do
not use the AAC file extension for files
other than AAC files. Otherwise, it
could result in noise or a
malfunction.
lSong, artist, and album name
information in the AAC file is recorded
as data termed“iTunes, m4a, Meta-
Data applicable”, and this information
is displayable.
lAAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display 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“.
m4a”to the end of the file name, then
write it to the disc.
qOperating Tips for USB device
This unit supports playback of MP3/
WMA/AAC files recorded to USB device.
NOTE
lMusic data (MP3/WMA/AAC (.m4a)
format) stored in a USB mass-storage class
compliant device (such as USB flash
memory) can be played.
lPlayback may not be possible depending on
the type and condition of the USB flash
memory even if the audio file complies with
the standard above.
lA copyright protected WMA/AAC file
cannot be played in this unit.
lThe order of the music data stored in the
device may differ from the playback order.
lTo prevent loss or damage of stored data,
we recommend that you always back up
your data.
lIf a device exceeds the maximum electric
current value of 500 mA, it may not operate
or recharge when connected.
lDo not pull out the USB device while in the
USB mode (only pull it out while in FM/AM
radio or CD mode).
lThe device will not operate if the data is
password protected.
Playable MP3 file specifications
Playable MP3 files are as follows:
Item Content
SpecificationMPEG1 AUDIO LAYER III
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER III
MPEG2.5
Sampling rate44.1/48/32 kHz (MPEG1)
22.05/24/16 kHz (MPEG2)
11.025/12/8 kHz (MPEG2.5)
Bit rate32―320 kbps (MPEG1)
8―160 kbps (MPEG2)
8―160 kbps (MPEG2.5)
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Audio Set (Type A)
Power/Volume/Sound Controls ......................................................................... page 5-26
Operating the Radio ........................................................................................... page 5-28
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .......................................................... page 5-30
How to use auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................. page 5-33
Error Indications ................................................................................................ page 5-33
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qOperating the Radio
Seek tuning buttons
Band selector buttonsScan button
Auto memory buttonManual tuning/Audio control dial Channel preset buttons
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
)to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received,“ST”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the
“ST”indicator will go out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the seek
tuning button (
,), the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press the scan button (
)to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press the scan
button (
) again during this interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
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Audio Set (Type B)
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise,
the screen could be damaged.
Power/Volume/Display/Sound Controls ............................................................ page 5-36
Operating the Radio ........................................................................................... page 5-40
Operating the Satellite Radio ............................................................................. page 5-44
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .......................................................... page 5-52
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port ................................................................. page 5-55
Error Indications ................................................................................................ page 5-55
Setup .................................................................................................................. page 5-55
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qOperating the Radio
Seek tuning buttons
Manual tuning dial Audio button
Radio ON
(Connected Satellite Radio)
Press the audio button (
) and touch
the
on-screen tab.
(Unconnected Satellite Radio)
Press the audio button (
) and touch
the
oron-screen tab.
Band selection
(Connected Satellite Radio)
Touch the
on-screen tab to switch
the band as follows:
FM1→FM2→AM
NOTE
lis displayed when FM1 is selected,
is displayed when FM2 is
selected, and
is displayed when AM
is selected.
lIf the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the“STEREO”indicator will no longer
display.
(Unconnected Satellite Radio)
Touch the
on-screen tab to select
AM. Touch the
on-screen tab to
select FM1 and FM2.NOTE
lWhen FM1 is selected,is displayed.
When FM2 is selected,
is displayed.lIf the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the“STEREO”indicator will no longer
display.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
NOTE
When anbroadcast is being
received, a receivable multicast channel is also
received.
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Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
NOTE
lIf you continue to press and hold the seek
tuning button (
,) the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.
lWhen anbroadcast is being
received, a receivable multicast channel is
also received.
Scan tuning
You can search for receivable radio
stations by touching the
on-screen
button.
Scanning stops at each station for about
five seconds.
Touch the
on-screen button one time
during reception to continue receiving a
broadcasting station.
Preset channel tuning
The six preset channels can be used to
store six AM and twelve FM stations.
1. To set a channel, first select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold any of the preset on-
screen buttons. The reception
frequency is programmed and
displayed on the preset button.
3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
When receiving a programmed
frequency, select AM, FM1, or FM2
and touch the preset on-screen button.
NOTE
The programmed frequency is displayed on the
preset button.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are
unknown. Additional AM/FM stations
can be stored without disturbing the
previously set channels.
1. Touch the
on-screen button. The
auto memory preset list is displayed
and the previously tuned frequency is
received.
2. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the frequencies of up to ten
radio stations on the auto memory
preset list.
3. Touch the desired frequency.
NOTE
Touch theon-screen button during
auto memory tuning to return to the AM/FM
main screen.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
Radio text information display
A maximum of 64 characters of radio text
information sent from a broadcasting
station is displayed in the audio display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio. Text information is not displayed in the
following:
lDuringreceptionlNot an RBDS broadcastlDuring HD receptionlRBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
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Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly. To select from the genre
list, touch the
on-screen button
while in the FM mode and the desired
Genre Seek.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Touch the genre type which you want
to select.
2. Touch the
,on-screen
button.
Ex.)
89.3 is currently being received. With
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio
stations broadcasting Rock are at the
following frequencies.
98.3
*1, 98.7, 104.3*1, 107.1
*1 Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each
time the Genre Seek on-screen button is
pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3NOTE
lOnly one Genre can be selected.lTouch theon-screen button to
return to the FM1 or FM2 main screen.
lIt may not be possible to receive any station
even if the Genre Seek function is used.
lIf a program in the selected genre is not
broadcast to a region, reception is not
possible even if the Genre Seek function is
used.
lThe Genre Seek function searches for genre
code (program type) which FM analog
broadcasts transmit.
specialty
programs (HD2-HD8) cannot be searched
because they are not FM analog
broadcasts.
lIf radio stations which are selected by
scanning using the Genre Seek function are
broadcasting stations, they are
changed from analog broadcasts to
broadcasts after a few seconds
if the reception conditions are good. The
genre is displayed after the switch,
however, the genre for FM analog
broadcasts may differ.
HD Radio
What is HD Radio™Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio™Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
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