2015 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK audio

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Interior Features
Audio System
Multi-language
As a function of the DVD player, audio
or subtitles for the same video images can
be stored in multiple languages and the
language can be selected freely.
Region code
DVD players and discs are assigned codes
for each market region and only discs
manufactured for that specifi c region can
be played.
A disc cannot be played if the region code
assigned to the player is not indicated on
the disc.
In addition, even if a region code is not
indicated on the disc, disc playback may
be prohibited depending on the region. In
this case, a disc may not be playable in
this DVD player.
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.
This unit plays fi les with the extension
(.ogg) as OGG fi les.
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 recognise
the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
 


 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.
 


 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.
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 C/Type D
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 recognise
the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
NOTE
  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.
  A copyright protected WMA/AAC
fi le cannot be played in this unit.
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NOTE
  The order of the music data stored
in the device may differ from the
playback order.
  To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.
  If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA,
it may not operate or recharge when
connected.
  Do not pull out the USB device while
in the USB mode (only pull it out
while in FM/AM radio or CD mode).
  The device will not operate if the
data is password protected.
 


 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 C/Type D
Operating Tips for iPod
This unit supports playback of music fi les
recorded to an iPod.
 


 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
  Remove the iPod when it is not in
use. Because the iPod is not designed
to withstand excessive changes
in temperature inside the cabin, it
could be damaged or the battery
may deteriorate due to the excessive
temperature or humidity inside the
cabin if it is left in the vehicle.
  If data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda cannot
guarantee recovery of any lost data.
  If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the
iPod may not recharge and playback
may not be possible when it is
connected to the unit.
  Be careful not to pinch the iPod
connecting lead when opening/
closing the centre console.
  For details on using the iPod, refer to
the iPod instruction manual.
  When connecting the iPod to a USB
port, all commands are made from
the audio unit. iPod control is not
possible.
NOTE
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.
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Audio System
Audio Set (Type A/Type B)
Type B (RDS compatible) Type A (RDS non-compatible)



Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-34



Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-36



Operating the Radio (Type A) ............................................................................... page 5-38



Operating the Radio (Type B) ............................................................................... page 5-40



Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player............................................................. page 5-44



How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-47



Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-47
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Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dial
The figure is an example showing the type A unit.Menu 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,
anticlockwise 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
Anticlockwise Turn
Clockwise
AF *1
(Setting Alternative
Frequency (AF)) Off On
REG
*1
(Setting Regional
Programme (REG)) Off On
Indication Setting value Turn
Anticlockwise 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
*2 Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
*1 Type B
*2 Depending on the model, this function
may not be available.
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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.
AF (Setting Alternative Frequency
(AF)) (Type B)
The AF function of the Radio Data System
(RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio (Type B) on
page 5-40 .
REG (Setting Regional Programme
(REG)) (Type B)
The REG function of the Radio Data
System (RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio (Type B) on
page 5-40 .
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
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.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound. 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 5-98 ).
12Hr
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-36 ).
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Clock
Audio display Audio control dial
Hour/Minute set switch:00 button
Menu button Clock button
The figure is an example showing the type A unit.
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



 
 To adjust the time, press the hour/
minute set button (
,) while the
clock's current time is fl ashing.



 
 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

 When the :00 button ( 1 ) is pressed,
the seconds will start at “ 00 ”.

 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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Operating the Radio (Type A)
Band selector buttonChannel preset buttons
Scan button
Auto memory button
Tuning 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
:AM.
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.
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Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel fi rst select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
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 AM,
FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel
preset button. The station frequency or
the channel number will be displayed.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are not
known.
Press and hold the auto memory button
(
) for about 2 seconds until a beep
is heard; the system will automatically
scan and temporarily store up to 6 stations
with the strongest frequencies in each
selected band in that area.
After scanning is completed, the station
with the strongest frequency will be tuned
and its frequency displayed. Press and
release the auto memory button (
)
to recall stations from the auto-stored
stations. One stored station will be
selected each time and its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.
NOTE
If no stations can be tuned after scanning
operations, “ A ” will be displayed.
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