2014 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTE
The types of categories include Playlist, Artist,
Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, and
Audio book.
List search
Press the list down button (
) to select
the previous list and press the list up
button (
) to select the next list.
NOTE
When the selected category is Song or Audio
book, there is no list.
Music Scan
This function scans the titles in a list
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
Press the scan button (
) during
playback to start the scan play operation
(the track number will flash). Press the
scan button (
) again to cancel scan
playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will
resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
Press the repeat button (1) during
playback to repeat the playback of the
song in the current list.“TRACK RPT”is
displayed during playback.
Press the repeat button (1) while
displaying“TRACK RPT”to cancel.
Random playback
(Song random)
Press the random button (2) during
playback to play the tracks in the list
randomly.“SONG RDM”is displayed
during playback.Press the random button (2) two times
while“SONG RDM”is displayed to
cancel.
(Album random)
Press the random button (2) two times
during playback to play the songs in the
iPod randomly.“ALBUM RDM”is
displayed during playback.
Press the random button (2) while
“ALBUM RDM”is displayed to cancel.
NOTE
The track number being played randomly is in
the order of the iPod shuffle table.
Switching the display
For files with a file name and other
information that have been input, the
display switches between display of the
file name and other information each time
the text button (
) is pressed during
playback.
Album name
Song name Artist name Category (Playlist title/Genre title
/Composer title/Podcast title)File number/Elapsed time
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NOTElThe information (artist name, music name)
is displayed only when the iPod has
information which can be displayed.
lThis unit cannot display some characters.
Characters which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk (
).
Display scroll
13 characters (Except file name) can be
displayed at one time. To display the rest
of the characters of a long title, press and
hold the text button (
). The display
scrolls the next 13 characters. Press and
hold the text button (
) again after
the last 13 characters have been displayed
to return to the beginning of the title.
NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
If the message“CHECK iPod”is
displayed, it indicates that there is a
malfunction in the iPod. Verify that the
content recorded in the iPod has playable
files and connect correctly. If the message
reappears, have the unit checked by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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MEMO
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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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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.
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 (depends on iPod software
version) after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Touch the
on-screen button after a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Displaying song list
The song list in the iPod 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.
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.
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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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Bluetooth®í
Bluetooth®Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth
®device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Hands-Free unit
via radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received by pressing the talk button,
pick-up button, hang-up button, or voice command on the steering wheel, or by operating
the panel. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your coat pocket, a call can
be made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it directly.
Bluetooth®audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth
®communication function is
programmed to the Bluetooth®unit, you can listen to music recorded on the programmed
portable audio device from the vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the
portable audio device to the vehicle's external input terminal. After programming, operate
the vehicle audio control panel to play/stop the audio.
Applicable Bluetooth
®specification
Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profile
lHFP (Hands-Free Profile) Ver. 1.5lDUN (Dial-up Networking Profile) Ver. 1.1lPBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0lOPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1lMAP (Message Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
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qComponent Parts
Microphone Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Microphone
Talk button
Hang-up button Pick-up button
Audio unit
Audio unit (Type B)
The audio unit (Type B) is used for volume adjustment and touch panel operation.
Bluetooth
®information is displayed in the display. The screen is switched by touching the
tab for each function to be used.
Do not press the panel strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object.
Microphone (Hands-Free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or exchanging conversation.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (Hands-Free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth
®Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls
or hanging up using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button on the steering
wheel.
NOTE
The talk button, pick-up button, and hang-up button are operable with the audio unit turned off.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
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