2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK USB

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Interior Features
Audio System
N O T E
 


y The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the USB
device information in the USB device
has information which can be displayed
on the screen.
 


y This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot be
displayed are indicated by an asterisk
(
).
Display scroll
Only 13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button ( 3 ). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
( 3 ) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
N O T E
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.

Error Messages
When the message “ CHECK USB ” is
displayed, it indicates that there is some
error in the USB device. Verify that the
content recorded in the USB device has
MP3/WMA/AAC ¿ les and re-connect
correctly. If the message reappears, have
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Interior Features
Audio System
N O T E
 


y The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the iPod
has information which can be displayed.
 


y This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot be
displayed are indicated by an asterisk
(
).
Display scroll
13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button ( 3 ). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
( 3 ) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
N O T E
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
¿ les and connect correctly. If the message
reappears, have the unit checked by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Error Indications (Type A)
If you see an error indication on the
display, ¿ nd the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Indication Cause Solution
C H E C K
USB
USB device
malfunction
Verify that the content
recorded in the USB
device has MP3/WMA/
AAC ¿ les and re-
connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
C H E C K
iPod
iPod
malfunction
Verify that the content
recorded in the iPod has
playable ¿ les and re-
connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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Interior Features
Audio System
How to use AUX mode (Type B)
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower
part of the center display.

Icon Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .

N O T E
 


y If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX
mode.
 


y Adjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switch, or audio
control switch.
 


y Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.



y If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may
occur.

How to use USB mode (Type B)
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG ¿ 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.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
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Interior Features
Audio System
Playback
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the center display.

Icon Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

Category list is displayed.

Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.

Plays the current track repeatedly.
Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.
When selected again, the function is canceled.

Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.

Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This™.
Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™.

If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the
previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from
the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.

Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.

Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .

N O T E
 


y To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.



y The appearance of the repeat and shufÀ e icons changes depending on the type of
operation in which the function is used.

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Interior Features
Audio System
Example of use (to play all tracks in
USB device)
( M e t h o d 1 )
1. Select
to display the category list.
2. Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.
3. Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.

N O T E
Only the tracks in the desired category
selected in Step 2 are played.

(Method 2) *1
1. Select
to display the category list.
2. Select
.
All the folders in the USB device are
displayed.
3. Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.
4. Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.

*1 Can be operated using an Android™
device or USB À ash memory.

N O T E
Only the tracks in the desired folder
selected in Step 3 are played.

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Interior Features
Audio System
Gracenote Database (Type B)
When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, the album name,
artist name, genre and title information are automatically displayed if there is a match in
the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The information stored in this
device uses database information in the Gracenote music recognition service.
CAUTION
For information related to the most recent Gracenote database which can be used and
how to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com

Introduction
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote
® . Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more
information visit www.gracenote.com.

CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned
by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-
exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.



Gracenote ® End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this
application to perform disc and/or ¿ le identi¿ cation and obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers
or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this
application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers
for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR
GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
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Interior Features
Audio System
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information
that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement
against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identi¿ er to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identi¿ er is to allow the Gracenote service to count
queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right
to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that
Gracenote deems suf¿ cient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote
Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will
be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue
its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT
WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© 2000 to present. Gracenote, Inc.
Updating the database
The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB device.

1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote.
2. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
3. Select the
tab and select .
4. Select
. The list of the update package stored in the USB device and the version are
displayed.
5. Select the package to use the update.
6. Select
.
N O T E
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website.
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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
 




y The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is ¿ nished before saying your
commands.




y Phone related commands are available
only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth
® . Make sure your phone is
connected via Bluetooth ® before you
operate phone related voice commands.
 


y Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
 


y Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no
loud voice).
 


y Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
 


y Dialects or different wording other
than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording speci¿ ed by the voice
commands.
 


y It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
 


y Close the windows and/or the moonroof
to reduce loud noises from outside
the vehicle, or turn down the airÀ ow
of the air-conditioning system while
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used. 


y Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.

N O T E
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-131 .

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