2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK USB

NOTE
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.
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.
NOTE
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 dev ice. Verify that the
content recorded in the USB device has
MP3/WMA/AAC files and re-connect
correctly. If the message reappears, have
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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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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Changing PIN code
PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select
.
6. Input the new PIN code to be set.
7. Select
.
▼ Available Language (Type B)
The Bluetooth® Hands-Free System
applies to the following languages:
English
Spanish
French
Refer to Settings on page 5-50.
▼ Voice Recognition (Type B)
In this section, the basic operation of the
voice recognition is explained.
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
Press the hang-up button.
Say, “Cancel”.
Operate the commander switch or the
center display (only when vehicle is
stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Can cel” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say,
“Go Back” while in voice recognition
mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth
® Hands-Free system
in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in
voice recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voi ce guidance or the
beep sound is operating. Wait until
the voice guidance or the beep sound
is finished before saying your
commands.
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.
Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
Do not speak too sl owly or loudly (no
loud voice).
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