2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 radio

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Audio Set (Type A)
Power/Volume/Sound Controls ......................................................................... page 5-22
Clock ................................................................................................................. page 5-24
Operating the Radio ........................................................................................... page 5-26
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .......................................................... page 5-28
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port ................................................................. page 5-31
Error Indications ................................................................................................ page 5-31
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qOperating the Radio
Audio display
Channel preset buttons
Auto memory button Scan button Tuning button
Band selector button
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.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first 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.
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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 Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites.
(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.
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qHome screen
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified.
Depending on the grade and specification, 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 traveling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth®and Language).
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
qVolume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume switch Commander switchAudio control switch
Volume dial
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ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC) is a
feature that automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality according to
the vehicle speed. The volume increases
in accordance with the increase in vehicle
speed, and decreases as vehicle speed
decreases.
Centerpoint
®*4(Automatic surround
level adjustment)
Centerpoint
®lets vehicle owners enjoy a
Bose®surround sound experience from
their existing CDs, MP3s and satellite
radio.
Specifically engineered to meet the
unique demands of reproducing surround
sound in a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple
channels allowing greater precision when
reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously
create a wider, more spacious sound field.
*4 Centerpoint
®is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
AudioPilot
®*5(Automatic volume
adjustment)
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot
®noise compensation
technology continuously adjusts the music
to compensate for background noise and
vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources
and not intermittent ones, such as speed
bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster
and more effective compensation for
unusual situations, such as driving on a
very rough road or at high speeds.
*5 AudioPilot
®is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
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qOperating the Radio
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 center
display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Selectto display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
Switches theon and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about five 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
orto change the radio frequency one step at a time.
Whenoris long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when
you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when theis on.
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 5-36.
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Favorites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favorites list is
common to AM, FM, and satellite radio.
Registering to Favorites
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
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favorites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your Favorites
list will be not deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the radio station name or radio
frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favorites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select the radio station or radio
frequency you want to delete.
5. Select
.Changing Favorites list order
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites 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 Broadcast Data System
(RBDS)í
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a
broadcasting station is displayed in the
center display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio. Text information is not displayed in the
following:
lDuringreceptionlNot an RBDS broadcastlRBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Select the
icon while in the FM
mode.
2. Select
to open the genre list.
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3. Select the genre type you want to
select.
4. Select the
,icon.
NOTE
To change the desired genre, select theicon.
Ex.)
89.3 is currently being received. With
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio
stations broadcasting Rock are at the
following frequencies.
98.3
*1, 98.7, 104.3*1, 107.1
*1 Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each
time
is pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3
NOTE
lOnly one Genre can be selected.lIt may not be possible to receive any station
even if the Genre Seek function is used.
lIf a program in the selected genre is not
broadcast to a region, reception is not
possible even if the Genre Seek function is
used.
lThe Genre Seek function searches for genre
code (program type) which FM analog
broadcasts transmit.
specialty
programs (HD2-HD8) cannot be searched
because they are not FM analog
broadcasts.
lIf radio stations which are selected by
scanning using the Genre Seek function are
broadcasting stations, they are
changed from analog broadcasts to
broadcasts after a few seconds
if the reception conditions are good. The
genre is displayed after the switch,
however, the genre for FM analog
broadcasts may differ.
HD Radio
What is HD Radio™Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio™Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio™Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, album name
and genre will appear on the screen when
available by the radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have“multiple”or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
Listening to HD Radio™Technology
If
icon turns on by selecting a radio
station which is an
broadcasting station, the analog broadcast
is switched to an
broadcast
automatically after a few seconds and then
received.
If the
broadcast is stopped and
changed to an analog broadcast, press
down
to turn off.
Multicast channel selection (FM)
If multi-cast channels are available for an
broadcast currently being
received, the multi-cast channel list is
displayed. Select the desired radio station.
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