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AUX/USB 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 to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
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.
Ty p e A
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Ty p e B
USB port
Auxiliary jack
ƒ How to use AUX mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-31
„ How to use USB mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-32
… How to use iPod mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-35
† How to use AUX mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-89
‡ How to use USB mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-90
WA R N I N G
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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Connecting with a connector lead
1. Open the console lid.
2. If there is a cover on the auxiliary jack
or USB port, remove the cover. (Type
A)
3. Connect the device plug/connector lead to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
Pass the device plug/connector lead
through the notch in the console and
connect.
WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the shift lever (manual
transaxle)/ selector lever (automatic
transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the shift lever (manual transaxle)/
selector lever (automatic transaxle) 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.
Aerial
▼Ty p e A*
The aerial is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the window
which has an aerial, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the aerial lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the aerial.
▼Ty p e B
Aerial
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IndicationSetting value
Tu r n A n t i - clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
BAL
(Left/right volume bal- ance) Shift the
sound to
the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP
(Audio operation sound) OFF ON
BT SETUP
*2Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time ad- justment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
*1 With Radio Data System (RDS)
*2 Depending on the model, this function
may not be available.
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))
*
The AF function of the Radio Data System
(RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Radio Data System (RDS) on
page 5-25.
REG (Setting Regional Programme
(REG))
*
The REG function o f the Radio Data
System (RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Radio Data System (RDS) on
page 5-25.
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 s etting 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
5-41).
12Hr
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-22).
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Operating the Radio
Without Radio Data System (RDS)With Radio Data System (RDS) Band selector button Traffic announcement button Channel preset buttons
Scan button
Tuning button Programme-type information button
Audio display
Auto memory button
Audio display
Band selector button Channel preset buttons
Scan button
Tuning 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 (Without
Radio Data System (RDS)), MW/LW
(With Radio Data System (RDS)).
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.
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2. Press the Programme-type informationbutton (
,) and select the
programme type.
3. While the programme type is displayed, press a channel preset
button for about 2 seconds.
Emergency broadcast
If an emergency broadcast is received, the
emergency broadcast intercedes even
while using other functions (FM, CD,
USB device, AUX, or BT audio), and
“Alarm!” is displayed.
When the emergency broadcast ends, the
system will return to the previous mode.
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Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player*
CD slot CD eject button
Media/Scan buttonFolder down button Folder up button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button Audio display
Text button
Type
Playable data
Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player
•Music data (CD-DA)•MP3/WMA/AAC file
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and
MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the two
or three file types differs depending on
how the disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.
NOTE
There will be a short lapse before play
begins while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button () to eject the
CD.
▼ Playback
Press the media button () to switch
to CD mode and start playback.
NOTE
The CD mode cannot be selected if a CD
has not been inserted.
Pause
To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button (4).
Press the button again to resume playback.
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How to use iPod mode
Media/Scan buttonList down button List up button
Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button Audio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button Category down button
Category up button
An iPod may not be compatible depending
on the model or OS version. In this case,
an error message is displayed.
NOTE
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be
operated while it is connected to the unit
because the unit controls the iPod
functions.
▼
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 iPod mode and start
playback.
NOTE
•When an iPod is not connected, the
mode does not switch to the iPod mode.
•When there is no playable data in the
iPod, “NO CONTENTS” is flashed.
•Do not remove the iP od while in the
iPod mode. Otherwise, the data could 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.
Track search
Press the track up button () once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button (
) within a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) after playb ack begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
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Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call.
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition . In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Responds to incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a cont act or dialing a number, it
places the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition
operation.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audi o unit is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
NOTE
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device
side.
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