Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]

 

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For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

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Volume dial operation

Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.

Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial clockwise, and decreases by turning it anticlockwise.

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 Favourites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favourites. (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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Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.

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Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged.

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For safety reasons, operation of the centre display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, items not displayed in grey can be operated using the commander switch while the vehicle is being driven.

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Touch & Tap

1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.

2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.

    

   

Slide

1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.

2. Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.

    

   

Swipe

1. Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.

2. Items which were not displayed can be displayed.

    

   

Return to previous screen

1. Touch the .

Displaying the home screen

1. Touch the .

Turn the commander switch volume dial. The volume switch on the steering switch can also be pressed.

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.

Select the tab to select the item you would like to change.

Display OFF/Clock

The centre display can be turned off. Select to turn the display off.

When is selected the centre display turns off and the clock is displayed.

The centre display can be turned back on as follows:

• Touch the centre display.

• Operate the commander switch.

Daytime/nighttime (Mode) screen setting

The daytime or nighttime screen can be selected.

: Switches screen automatically according to headlight illumination condition^*1

: Daytime screen setting

: Nighttime screen setting

1. The display is constantly on daytime screen when the illumination dimmer is cancelled.

Brightness adjustment

Adjust the centre display brightness using the slider.

Contrast adjustment

Adjust the centre display contrast using the slider.

Display setting reset

All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial settings.

1. Select .

2. Select .

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.

Select the tab to select the item you would like to change.

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.

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display.

AM/FM Radio

Icon	Function
	Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
	Displays the list of receivable RDS radio stations (FM only).*1
	Displays the station list (AM only).*1 Select to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto memory preset list. Select the desired frequency.
	Displays the Favourites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
	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 or to change the radio frequency one step at a time. When or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
	Switches the TA mode on and off.*1
	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 the FM settings screen (FM only).*1 On/Off of Alternative frequency and Region lock can be set.
	Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search).

1. With Radio Data System (RDS)

Alternative frequency (AF)

AF functions on FM stations. Turn on the AF mode. If the radio reception of the current station weakens, the system switches to an alternative station automatically.

If you wish to continue a regional programme, turn on the Region lock (REG) mode.

AF/REG on or off switching

Select the icon while in FM mode to switch to the FM settings screen. AF/REG on or off switching can be performed as follows:

(AF mode on/off)

Select On/Off on the FM settings screen.

(REG mode on/off)

While the AF mode is on, select On/Off.

Traffic announcement (TA)

Select during FM/AM reception to switch to the TA mode.

If a TA broadcast is received while in the TA mode, the TA broadcast intercedes even while using other functions (FM, CD, USB device, AUX, BT audio, Aha™ radio, or Stitcher™ radio), and “Traffic Announcement” is displayed.

If a TA is received on the Entertainment screen, is displayed on the screen. Select to cancel the received TA and return to TA reception stand-by. If a TA is received on a screen other than the Entertainment screen, the selection screens for , , and are displayed on the screen. If is selected, the selection screen turns off when a TA is received while continuing to receive TAs.

Selection from Station List

List of receivable RDS radio stations is displayed. You can easily select the station you want to listen to from the list. If a radio station name is not available, the frequency is displayed. In addition, radio stations which have been programmed to a Genre code (Programme types like Rock, News, and so on) can also be displayed separately by category.

 

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It may take longer to display the station list depending on the reception conditions.

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1. Select the icon to display the radio station list.

2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the radio station.

(Selecting Genre)

1. Select the on the station list screen to display the genre list screen.

2. Select the genre to display the radio station list in the genre.

    

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   Only one Genre can be selected.

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DAB radio is a digital broadcasting system for radio.

DAB radio provides a high-quality radio sound source using an auto frequency switching function in boundary areas.

By displaying the radio text, information such as the song name and artist name can be displayed.

 

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This unit is also compatible with DAB radio.

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1. Select on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.

2. Select , the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Icon	Function
	Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
	Displays the station list (ensemble and station). Select to update the station list. Select to select the ensemble you want to display.
	Displays the favourites list. Press and hold to store the currently tuned station to the favourites list. Refer to Operating the Radio (Type B) (Search).
	Searches your desired station from the station list. Tunes to each station in the station list for 10 seconds. Select again when your desired station is tuned.   If the station list is not available, it switches to the station list update screen. Perform the station list updating. Close Note View Note
	Switches the TA mode on and off. Refer to Operating the Radio (Type B) (Search).
	Returns to the previous station. Touch and hold to return to the top station in the previous ensemble.
	Goes to the next station. Touch and hold to go to the top station in the next ensemble.
	Displays the DAB radio setting screen.
	Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search).

Example of use (Update station list and listen to DAB radio)

1. Select the icon and display the following screen.

2. Select to update the station list.

3. Select to select the ensemble you want to display.

4. Select a desired station to start radio reception.

    

   

1. Select the icon while using DAB radio.

2. Select the desired item and perform the setting.

   The items which can be set are as follows:

 

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• The radio text may not be displayed depending on the radio station.

• The radio text cannot be displayed in DAB-FM mode.

• If there is no DAB radio signal, “Signal Lost” is displayed on the screen. Change the ensemble or radio station, or perform station list updating.

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Select the icon on the home screen with a CD inserted and display the Entertainment screen. When is selected, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display.

Icon	Function
	Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
	(Music CD) Displays the track list of the CD. Select the track you want to play. (MP3/WMA/AAC CD) Displays the top level folder/file list. Select the folder you want to select. The files in the selected folder are displayed. Select the file you want to play.
	(MP3/WMA/ACC CDs only) Displays the file list of the folder currently being played. Select the song you want to listen to.
	(Music CD) Replays the song currently being played repeatedly. Select it again to cancel. (MP3/WMA/AAC CD) Replays the song currently being played repeatedly. When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly. Select it again to cancel.
	(Music CD) Plays songs on the CD in random order. Select it again to cancel. (MP3/WMA/AAC CD) Plays songs in the folder in random order. When selected again, the songs on the CD are played in random order. Select it again to cancel.
	(Music CD) The beginning of each track on a CD is played to aid in searching for a desired track. When selected again, the operation is cancelled and the song currently being played continues. (MP3/WMA/AAC CD) The beginning of each track in a folder is played to aid in searching for a desired track. When selected again, the operation is cancelled and the song currently being played continues.   If the audio is operated during scan-play, the track being scan-played is played normally. Then, the audio operation is performed.
	If selected within a few seconds of a song which has started to play, the previous song is selected. If more than a few seconds have elapsed after a song has begun to play, the song currently being 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.
	Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
	Advances to the beginning of the next song. Long-press to fast forward. 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 (Search).

Example of use (When searching for a song from the top level of an MP3/WMA/AAC CD)

1. Select the icon to display the folder/file list at the top level.

2. When the folder is selected, folders/file lists in the folder are displayed.

3. Select the desired song.

   

 

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• Select to move to a folder one level higher.

• 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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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 in the lower part of the centre 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 (Search).

 

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• 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 portable 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.

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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 the lower part of the centre display.

Icon	Function
	Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
	Category list is displayed.
	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 repeatedly. When selected again, the function is cancelled.
	Tracks in the current track list are played randomly. Select it again to cancel.
	Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote'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 which has started to play, the previous song is selected. If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being 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 again, 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 (Search).

 

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• 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.

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.

 

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Only the tracks in the desired category selected in Step 2 are played.

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(Method 2)^*1

1. Select to display the category list.

2. Select .

   All the folders in the USB device are displayed.

3. Select .

   All the tracks in the 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.

 

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Only the tracks in the desired folder selected in Step 3 are played.

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When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, the album name, artist name, genre and title information are automatically displayed if there is a match in the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The information stored in this device uses database information in the Gracenote music recognition service.

 

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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

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Introduction

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote^®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com.

CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.

Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

Gracenote^® End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device.

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third 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 Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.

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 information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.

The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed 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. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future 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.

© 2000 to present. Gracenote, Inc.

Updating the database

The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB device.

1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote.

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 the version are displayed.

5. Select the package to use the update.

6. Select .

 

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Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website.

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Bluetooth^® Hands-Free outline

When a Bluetooth^® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth^® unit via radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received by pressing the talk button, pick-up button, or hang-up button on the audio remote control switch, or by operating the centre display. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your 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.

 

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• For your safety, a device can be paired only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle starts to move, the pairing procedure will end. 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 using voice commands even if Bluetooth^® is not connected.

• For safety reasons, operation of the centre display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, items not displayed in grey can be operated using the commander switch while the vehicle is being driven.

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Some Bluetooth^® mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer, Mazda's call centre or Web support centre for information regarding Bluetooth^® mobile device compatibility:

 

Phone:

(Germany)

0800 4263 738 (8:00―18:00 Central European Time)

(Except Germany)

00800 4263 7383 (8:00―18:00 Central European Time)

(Worldwide)

49 (0) 6838 907 287 (8:00―18:00 Central European Time)

Web:

http://www.mazdahandsfree.com

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Applicable Bluetooth^® specification (Recommended)

Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0 (conformity)

Microphone (hands-free)

The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call.

Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)

The basic functions of Bluetooth^® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the talk, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.

Commander switch

The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.

Volume adjustment

The volume dial of the commander switch 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.

 

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If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device side.

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Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in advance.

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.

2. Select .

3. Adjust the and the using the slider.