List search
Press the list down button () to select the
previous list and press the list up button
(
) to select the next list.
NOTE
When the selected category is Song or
Audio book, there is no list.
Music scan
This function scans the titles in a list
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button (
)
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will flash).
Press and hold the scan button (
)
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
1. Press the repeat button (1) during playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “TRACK RPT” is
displayed (
is displayed next to RPT
at the bottom of the display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
Song random
1. Press the random button (2) during playback to play the tracks in the list
randomly. “SONG RDM” is displayed
(
is displayed next to RDM at the
bottom of the display area).
2. To cancel the random playback, press
the button again after 3 seconds.
Album random
1. Press the random button (2) during playback, and then press the button
again within 3 sec onds to play the
tracks in the iPod randomly. “ALBUM
RDM” is displayed (
is displayed
next to RDM at the bottom of the
display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
NOTE
The track number being played randomly
is in the order of the iPod shuffle table.
Switching th e display
The information displayed on the audio
display changes as follows each time the
text button (3) is pressed during playback.
Button Information displayed
on audio display
File number/Elapsed time
File number
Category name Artist name
Album name Song name
NOTE
The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the iPod
has information which can be displayed.
This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot be
displayed are indicated by an asterisk
(
).
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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.
NOTE
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
files 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, find the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
CHECK
USB USB device
malfunctionVerify that the content
recorded in the USB de-
vice has
MP3/WMA/AAC files
and re-connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CHECK
iPod iPod mal-
functionVerify that the content
recorded in the iPod has
playable files and
re-connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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▼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 i n 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 5-37.
NOTE
If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX
mode.
Adjust the audio volume using the portabl e audio device, commander switch, or audio
control switch.
Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.
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 file
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.
The recommended capacity of the USB memory is 16 GB or less.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices forma tted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
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 t he
lower part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Category list is displayed.
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IconFunction
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 re peatedly.
When selected again, th e function is canceled.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.
Starts playing a track similar t o the current track using Grace note'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 w hich has started to play,
the previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently bei ng 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 aga in, 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 5-37.
NOTE
If a file name in the USB memory is too long , it could cause operation problems such as
not being able to playback the song.
(Recommended: Within 80 characters)
To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.
The appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of
operation in which the function is used.
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Category list
Select the
icon to display the following category list.
Select a desired category and item.
Category Function
Playlist
*1Displays playlists on the device.
Artist Displays the artist name list.
All the tracks or tracks for each
album of the selected artist can be played.
Album Displays the album name list. Song All the tracks in the device are displayed.
Genre Displays the genre list.
All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected ge
nre can be played.
Audiobook
*2Displays the audiobook list.
Chapters can be se lected and played.
Podcast
*2Displays the podcast list.
Episode can be selected and played.
Folder
*3Displays the folder/file list.
*1 Playlist folders of Apple devices are not supported.*2 Apple device only*3 USB-Sticks and USB-Android™ device only
Example of use (to play all tracks in
USB device)
(Method 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.
NOTE
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 t he USB device are
displayed.
3. Select
.
All the tracks in t he 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 flash memory.
NOTE
Only the tracks in the desired folder
selected in Step 3 are played.
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▼Gracenote Database (Type B)
When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is pl
ayed, the album name, artist
name, genre and title informati on are automatically displayed i f there is a match in the
vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The i nformation 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
Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a registe red trademark or a trademark
of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Gracenote® End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, In c. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Soft ware”) enables this
application to perform disc and/ or file identification and obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenot e Data”) from online servers or
embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to p erform other functions. You
may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User f unctions of this
application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Softw are, and Gracenote Servers
for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or
transmit the Gracenot e Software or any Gracenote Data to any th ird party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE,
OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
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 G racenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ow nership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to y ou for any information that
you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rig hts under this Agreement
against you directly in its own name.
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The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count
queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more in formation, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service .
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are lice nsed 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. G racenote reserves the right
to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data cat egories for any cause that
Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracen ote Software or Gracenote
Servers are error-free or that f unctioning of Gracenote Softwar e or Gracenote Servers will
be uninterrupted. Gra cenote is not obligated to provide you wit h new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the futu re 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.
© Gracenote, Inc. 2009
Updating the database
The Gracenote® media database can be updated using USB device.
1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gra cenote
®.
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 t he version
are displayed.
5. Select the package to use the update.
6. Select
.
NOTE
Gracenote® can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website.
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Bluetooth®*
Bluetooth® Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit via
radio wave transmission, a call c an be made or received by pressing the talk button, pick-up
button, or hang-up button on th e audio remote control switch, o r by operating the center
display. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in you r coat pocket, a call can be
made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it directly.
Bluetooth
® audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function is paired
to the vehicle, you can listen to music stored on the paired portable audio device from the
vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the portable audio device to the vehicle's
external input terminal. After programming, operate the vehicle audio control panel to play/
stop the audio.
NOTE
For your safety, a device can be paired only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle
starts to move, the pairing procedure will en d. Park the vehicle in a safe place before
pairing.
The communication range of a Bluetooth® equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) or
less.
Basic audio operation is available us ing voice commands even if Bluetooth® is not
connected.
For safety reasons, operation of the center di splay is disabled while the vehicle is being
driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander
switch while the vehicle is being driven.
CAUTION
Some Bluetooth® mobile devices are not compatible wi th the vehicle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, Mazda's call center or Web support center for information regarding
Bluetooth
® mobile device compatibility:
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