2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK radio

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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio (Type B)
Band selector button Traffic announcement buttonChannel preset buttons
Scan button
Tuning button Programme-type information buttonAudio display
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
:MW/LW.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise.
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.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button (
,) lightly. Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button (
,) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button (
) to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press and hold
the scan button (
) again during this
interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 MW/LW and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel fi rst select MW/LW,
FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired
station.
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2. Press a channel preset button for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select
MW/LW, FM1, or FM2 and then press
its channel preset button. The station
frequency or the channel number will
be displayed.
Radio Data System (RDS)
NOTE
The radio data system (RDS) does
not function if it is out of the system's
service coverage area.
Alternative frequency (AF)
AF functions on FM stations. Press the
menu button (
) and select the AF
mode to turn it on and “ AF ” will be
displayed. If the radio reception of the
current station weakens, the system
switches to an alternative station
automatically.
If you wish to continue a regional
programme, press the menu button
(
) and select the REG mode to turn
it on. “ REG ON ” is displayed. To cancel
it, press the audio control dial and select
the REG mode to turn it off. “ REG OFF ”
is displayed. Traffi c announcement (TA)
If the traffi c announcement button (
) is
pressed, the unit switches to TA mode and
“ TA ” is displayed.
If a TA broadcast is received while in the
TA mode, the TA broadcast intercedes
even while using other functions (FM,
CD, USB, iPod, AUX, or BT audio), and
“ Traffi c Info ” is displayed.
During a TA broadcast, press the traffi c
announcement button (
) to end the
broadcast and return to the previous mode.
Programme-type information (PTY)
Some FM stations transmit programme-
type codes. This code enables alternative
stations transmitting the same programme-
type code to be found quickly.
Press the programme-type information
button (
,) while in FM mode. The
programme-type code and “ PTY ” will be
displayed during reception. If there is no
programme-type code, “ None ” will be
displayed.
(To choose a programme type:)
1. Press the Programme-type information
button (
,) when the programme-
type code is displayed.
2. Operate any one of the following:



 
 Press the pre-programmed channel
preset button ( 1 to 6 ).
 

 
 Press the Programme-type information
button (
,).
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Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Entertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation of
the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle
is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favourites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favourites.
(Radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
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Home screen
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verifi ed.
Depending on the grade and specifi cation, the screen display may differ.
Entertainment
Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous
audio source is displayed.
To change the audio source, select the
icon again.
Communication
Bluetooth ® related functions are available.
Navigation
Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction
in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or travelling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth ® and Language).
Depending on the grade and specifi cation, the screen display may differ.
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Operating the Radio (Type C)
Radio ON
Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favourites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about fi ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
or to change the radio frequency one step at a time.
When
or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-54 .
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Favourites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favourites list is
common to AM and FM radio.
Registering to Favourites
Long-press the
icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favourites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favourites list will be not deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select the radio station name or radio
frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select the radio station or radio
frequency you want to delete.
5. Select
. Changing Favourites list order
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select a radio station or radio
frequency. The selected radio station
can be moved.
5. Slide the radio station or move it using
the commander switch, then select
.
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Operating the Radio (Type D)
Radio ON
Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the list of receivable RDS radio stations (FM only).
Displays the station list (AM only).
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favourites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about fi ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
or to change the radio frequency one step at a time.
When
or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Switches the TA mode on and off.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Displays the FM settings screen (FM only).
On/Off of Alternative frequency and Region lock can be set.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-54 .
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NOTE
When the or icon is selected while
FM is selected, each programme is
selected.
Favourites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favourites list is
common to AM, FM and DAB radio.
Registering to Favourites
Long-press the
icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favourites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favourites list will be not deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select the radio station name or radio
frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select .
4. Select the radio station or radio
frequency you want to delete.
5. Select
.
Changing Favourites list order
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select a radio station or radio
frequency. The selected radio station
can be moved.
5. Slide the radio station or move it using
the commander switch, then select
.
Radio Data System (RDS)
Alternative frequency (AF)
AF functions on FM stations. Turn on
the AF mode. If the radio reception
of the current station weakens, the
system switches to an alternative station
automatically.
If you wish to continue a regional
programme, turn on the Region lock
(REG) mode.
AF/REG on or off switching
Select the
icon while in FM mode to
switch to the FM settings screen. AF/REG
on or off switching can be performed as
follows:
(AF mode on/off)
Select On/Off on the FM settings screen.
(REG mode on/off)
While the AF mode is on, select On/Off.
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