2020 MAZDA MODEL 6 radio

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 not be deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the 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 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 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)*
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 only. There is no text function on AM
radio. Text informati
on is not displayed in
the following:
During reception
Not an RBDS broadcast
RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like 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.
3. Select the genre type you want to select.
4. Select the
, icon.
NOTE
To change the desired genre, select the
icon.

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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
Only one Genre can be selected.
It may not be possible to receive any
station even if the Genre Seek function is
used.
If a program in the selected genre is not
broadcast to a region, reception is not
possible even if the Genre Seek function
is used.
The 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.
If 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 a ddition 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 .
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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.
NOTE
If an analog broadcast is received once
and
is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.
When the icon is illuminated, there
could be a noticeable difference in
sound quality and volume when a
change from digital to analog signals
occurs. If the sound quality and volume
become noticeably diminished or cut off,
select the
icon to turn off
( icon is not illuminated).
Once an analog broadcast is received
when HD1 is selected from the Favorite
channels, it is switched to
automatically. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, or HD is off,
switching to
broadcasts is not
possible.
When an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8) is selected from the Favorite
channels, “Signal Lost” is displayed
and no audio is output until
is received. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, “Signal Lost”
continues to be displayed.
If the icon is not illuminated,
information such as song titles of the
station are received, however,
the audio output is analog.
iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with
USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired,
the song can later be purchased from the
iTunes Store. One hundred tags can be
stored. A maximum of 100 tags (for 100
songs) can be stored for later
downloading.
1. Select the
icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via the vehicle's
USB. Any stored tag(s) will be sent
automatically to the connected device.
3. Once at home or after parking the
vehicle safely, log onto the iTunes
Store with your device. Your
previously tagged song(s) can now be
easily purchased.
NOTE
Both AM and FM can be
used.
Because iTunes tagging only supports
purchases from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading of music from the vehicle's
audio unit is not possible.
If the available memory for the
connected device is insufficient, the tag
is not sent.
If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.
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Operating the SatelliteRadio
*
▼What is satellite radio?
SiriusXM® All Access Subscription.
Hopefully, you're already loving SiriusXM
in your new Mazda. But don't stop there
— you can also listen on the app and
online. All Access is the very best
subscription package – with the most
channels and the most
flexibility. With All
Access, you get every channel available
on satellite radio, pl us you can listen on
the app and online — so you can enjoy
SiriusXM wherever you are. Here's what's
included:
-Over 150 satellite channels to enjoy in
your car, coast-to-coast, 24/7.
-All kinds of commercial-free music, plus
every major sport, w orld-class news and
the biggest names in talk & entertainment.
-All of our premium programming,
including Howard Stern, every NFL,
MLB
®, and NBA game, NHL® games,
every NASCAR
® race, 24/7 talk channels
dedicated to the biggest leagues, and much
more.
All SiriusXM services require a
subscription, sold s eparately or as a
package by SiriusXM Radio Inc. (or, in
Canada, SiriusXM Canada Inc.), after any
trial subscription w hich may be included
with your vehicle purchase or lease. To
subscribe after your trial subscription, call
1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.) or
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
CAUTION
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate, or otherwise make available
any technology or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the SiriusXM
satellite radio service or that support the
SiriusXM website, the online service or any
of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
®
voice compression software included in this
product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights,
copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital
Voice Systems, Inc. The SiriusXM Service
may include traffic, weather and other
content and emergency alert information
and data. Such information and data is not
for “safety for life”, but is merely
supplemental and advisory in nature and,
therefore, cannot be relied upon as safety
critical. Neither SiriusXM nor Mazda is
responsible for any errors in accuracies in
the SiriusXM data services or its use in
applications. The SiriusXM content is
subject to change without notice.
▼ Displaying the Radio ID
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is
displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT
channel buttons to select channel 0.
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▼SiriusXM® operation
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. W
hen is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the channel list of the current category.
Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel cu rrently being aired.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page 5-19.
Plays each channel in the curre nt channel list for 6 seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the channel.
The function can be selected when the Tune Scan™ setting is turned off.
Each channel programmed to Smart Favorite is played for 6 secon ds.
The function can be selected when all of the following conditio ns are met.
Two or more music channels have been programmed to Smart FavoriteThe Tune Scan™ setting is ON
Displays in red while a station in a TuneMix™ channel is being broadcast.
The TuneMix™ broadcast ends when the icon is pressed.
(During TuneMix™ broadcast/Tune Scan™ operation)
Returns to the beginning of the previous song.
Plays a radio. When selected aga in, playback is temporarily stopped.
(During TuneMix™ broadcast/Tune Scan™ operation)
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
(When in a mode other than TuneMix™/Tune Scan™)
Plays the previous channel.
(When in a mode other than TuneMix™/Tune Scan™)
Plays the next channel.
Displays the setting screen.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Settings on page 5-18.
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IconFunction
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Settings on page 5-18.
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)
The album art may not display depending on the album art size.
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.
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 al
bum or artist in the selected ge nre can be played.
Audiobook
*2Displays the audiobook list.
Chapters can be selected and played.
Podcast
*2Displays the podcast list.
Episode can be selected and played.
Apple Music Ra‐ dio
*2Displays Apple Music Radio stations.
A station 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.
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Bluetooth®
▼Introduction
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.
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:

 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdausa.com/mazdaconnect
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After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth
® Hands-Free again,
or by activating Bluetooth
® Hands-Free
first after switching the ignition from OFF
to ACC, the device connection condition
is indicated in the center display.
IMPORTANT note about pairing and
automatic reconnection:
If pairing is redone on the same
mobile phone device, first clear
“Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth
®
setting screen of the mobile device.
When the OS of the device is updated,
the pairing information may be deleted.
If this happens, reprogram the pairing
information to the Bluetooth
® unit.
Before you pair your device, make sure
that Bluetooth
® is “ON”, both on your
phone and on the vehicle.
▼ Device selection
If several devices have been paired, the
Bluetooth
® unit links the device last
paired. If you would like to link a different
paired device, it is n ecessary to change the
link. The order of device priority after the
link has been changed is maintained even
when the ignition is switched off.

Connecting other devices
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth
® setting on.
5. Select the name of the device you
would like to connect.
6. selection
Connects both devices as hands-free
and Bluetooth
® audio.
selection
Connects as a hands-free device.
selection
Connects as Bluetooth
® audio.
NOTE
The following functions can be used for
the Hands-free or audio.
Hands-free: Phone calls and
E-mail/SMS
Audio: Bluetooth® audio, Pandora®,
Aha™, Stitcher™ radio
Disconnecting a device
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth
® setting on.
5. Select the device name which is currently connected.
6. Select
.
▼ Deleting a device
Selecting and deleting devices
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth
® setting on.
5. Select the device name which you would like to delete.
6. Select
.
7. Select
.
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