2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK USB

5–70
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
  For safety reasons, images are not
displayed while the vehicle is being
driven.
  Slide the of the controller to
move the controller.
  If the mode is switched to DVD
mode once the DVD playback
has stopped, the playback restarts
without displaying the DVD menu
screen.
Setting DVD functions
Sound quality and aspect ratio settings can
be performed.
Setting sound quality
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select
to adjust the sound
quality.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 5-54 .
Setting aspect ratio
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select
.
3. Select a desired aspect ratio.
Setting image quality
Brightness, contrast, tint, colour density
can be adjusted.
When the
icon is selected, the following
tabs are displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Tab Function
Screen brightness can be
adjusted using the slider.
Screen contrast can be
adjusted using the slider.
Colour tone of the screen
can be adjusted using the
slider.
Screen colour can be
adjusted using the slider.
Screen settings can be reset
to initial values.
Select
.
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB
port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug lead.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
5-75 .
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Interior Features
Audio System
Tab Item Function
System Tool Tips Turns button explanations ON/OFF.
Language Changes the language.
Temperature Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
Distance Changes the setting between miles and
kilometres.
Music Database Update Used to update Gracenote
® . Gracenote is used
with USB Audio, and provides:
1. Supplementary music information (Such as
song name, artist name)
2. Voice recognition assistance for Play Artist
and Play Album
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda
Handsfree Website.
Refer to Gracenote Database (Type C/Type D)
on page 5-92 .
Factory Reset Memory and settings are initialized to the
factory settings.
The initialization launches by selecting the
button.
About Agreements and
Disclaimers Verify the disclaimer and agree.
Version Information Can verify the current audio unit OS version
and Gracenote Database version.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
Seek Switch
AM/FM radio (Type A/Type C/Type D),
MW/LW/FM radio (Type B)
Press the seek switch (
,). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored station
in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
,) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the auto memory tuning (Type A/
Type B)/favourite radio (Type C/Type D)
can be called up by pressing the seek
switch (
,) while any radio station
stored in the auto memory tuning (Type A/
Type B)/favourite radio (Type C/Type D)
is being received. Radio stations can be
called up in the order they were stored
with each press of the switch (
,).
DAB radio (Type D)
Press the Seek switch (
,) while
listening to DAB radio to call up a station
previously stored to the favourites list.
With each operation of the switch, radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to go
to the next station, (
) to return to the
previous station.
USB Audio/Bluetooth
® Audio /CD
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
,) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
DVD (Type C)
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next chapter.
Press the seek switch (
) to return to the
beginning of the previous chapter.
Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio (Type C/Type
D)
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Mute Switch *
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be cancelled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the
audio again, press the mute switch (
).
AUX/USB/iPod mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug lead is required.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type C/Type D)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine)
with stored map data is inserted into the
SD card slot and used.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Type A/Type B (Without CD player)
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Type A/Type B (With CD player)
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Type C/Type D (Without DVD/CD
player)
Auxiliary jackUSB port
Type C/Type D (With DVD/CD player)
Auxiliary jack
USB port
How to use AUX mode (Type A/Type
B) ......................................... page 5-79
How to use USB mode (Type A/Type
B) .......................................... page 5-80
How to use iPod mode (Type A/Type
B) .......................................... page 5-84
How to use AUX mode (Type C/Type
D) .......................................... page 5-88
How to use USB mode (Type C/Type
D) .......................................... page 5-88
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.
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Interior Features
Audio System
CAUTION
  Always close the auxiliary jack/
USB port lid when it is not in use. If
foreign matter or liquid penetrates
the auxiliary jack/USB port, it may
cause a malfunction.
  Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the
device is connected to the vehicle
accessory socket. (If noise occurs, do
not use the accessory socket.)
NOTE
  This mode may not be usable
depending on the portable audio
device to be connected.
  Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual
for the portable audio device.
  Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini
plug for connecting the portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
Before using the auxiliary jack, read
the manufacturer's instructions for
connecting a portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack.
  To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for
long periods with the engine off or
idling.
  When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise
may occur depending on the
connected device. If the device is
connected to the vehicle's accessory
socket, the noise can be reduced by
unplugging it from the accessory
socket.
How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
Type A/Type B (Without CD player)
Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type A/Type B (With CD player)
USB port Auxiliary jack
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Interior Features
Audio System
Type C/Type D (Without DVD/CD
player)
Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type C/Type D (With DVD/CD player)
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid (With DVD/CD
player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
Connecting with a connector lead
1. Open the console lid (With DVD/CD
player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the device plug/connector lead
to the auxiliary jack/USB port. For
vehicles with a DVD/CD player, pass
the device plug/connector lead through
the notch in the console and connect.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
  Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/
USB port securely.
  Insert or pull out the plug with the
plug perpendicular to the auxiliary
jack/USB port hole.
  Insert or remove the plug by holding
its base.
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Interior Features
Audio System
How to use USB mode (Type A/Type B)
Media/Scan button
Folder down button Folder up button Play/Pause button Random button
Repeat buttonAudio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button
The figure is an example showing the type A unit.
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC fi le
This unit does not support a USB 3.0
device. In addition, other devices may not
be supported depending on the model or
OS version.
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) to
switch to the USB mode and start
playback.
NOTE
  Some devices such as smart phones
may require a setting change to allow
operation using a USB connection.
  When the USB device is not
connected, the mode does not switch
to USB mode.
  When there is no playable data in the
USB device, “ NO CONTENTS ”is
fl ashed.

 Playback of the USB device is in the
order of the folder numbers. Folders
which have no MP3/WMA/AAC
fi les are skipped.

 Do not remove the USB device while
in the USB mode. The data may be
damaged.
Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button ( 4 ).
Press the button again to resume playback.
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.
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