2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR Owners Manual

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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating Tips for AAC
AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO
*1 working group
(MPEG). Audio data can be created and
stored at a higher compression ratio than
MP3.
This unit plays fi les with the extensions
(.aac/.m4a/.wav
*2 ) as the AAC fi les.
*1 International Organization for Standardization
*2 Type B
CAUTION
Do not use an audio fi le extension on
fi les other than audio fi les. In addition,
do not change the audio fi le extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
 y  AAC fi les written under specifi cations
other than the indicated specifi cation
may not play normally or fi les or 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 “.aac ”,
“.m4a”, or “.wav
*2 ” to the end of the fi le
name, and then write it to the memory.
 *2 Type B
Operating Tips for OGG
OGG is the audio compression format for
Xiph. Org Foundation.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
CAUTION
This unit plays fi les with the (.ogg) fi le
extension as a 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.
 y  OGG fi les written under specifi cations
other than the indicated specifi cation
may not play normally or fi les or 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 “.ogg” to
the end of the fi le name, and then write
it to the disc.
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Audio System
Operating Tips for USB device
This unit plays audio fi les as follows:
Extension Playback with this unit
.mp3 MP3
.wma WMA .aac AAC
.m4a
.wav
*1
.ogg *1 OGG
*1 Type B
CAUTION
Do not use an audio fi le extension on
fi les other than audio fi les. In addition,
do not change the audio fi le extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
NOTE
 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.
 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.
*1 Type B
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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


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Audio System
Audio Set (Type A)



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



Clock ........................................................................\
............................................. pag e 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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MEMO
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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 clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise 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
Counterclockwise Turn
Clockwise
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 5-80 ).
Time adjustment
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-30 ).
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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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