The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change without notice.
Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.
Commander switch
Touch panel
Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition (Search).
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
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)
Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
Press the commander knob and select the icon.
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged.
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.
Touch & Tap
Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
Slide (USB audio only)
Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
Swipe
Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
Touch the .
Displaying the home screen
Touch the .
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Function |
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Applications Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified. Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. |
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Entertainment Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous audio source is displayed. To change the audio source, select the |
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Communication Bluetooth® related functions are available. |
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Navigation Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system). If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed. The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or travelling at a slow speed. |
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Settings Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth® and Language). Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. |
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
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.
Select .
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.
Indication |
Setting value |
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Bass (Low pitch sound) |
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Treble (Treble sound) |
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Fade (Front/Rear volume balance) |
Front: Front speaker volume enhancement Rear: Rear speaker volume enhancement |
Balance (Left/right volume balance) |
Right: Right speaker volume enhancement Left: Left speaker volume enhancement |
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment) |
Off―Adjustment at seven levels |
Beep (Audio operation sound) |
On/Off |
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.
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.
It may take longer to display the station list depending on the reception conditions.
Select the icon to display the radio station list.
Select the radio frequency to tune in the radio station.
(Selecting Genre)
Select the on the station list screen to display the genre list screen.
Select the genre to display the radio station list in the genre.
Only one Genre can be selected.
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.
This unit is also compatible with DAB radio.
Select the icon while using DAB radio.
Select the desired item and perform the setting.
The items which can be set are as follows:
Item |
Setting |
Function |
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BAND Settings |
Band III/L Band/Both |
Frequency band can be changed. |
DAB-FM Link |
On/Off |
On: If the reception condition is bad, an FM station which is providing the same broadcast is searched and switched to. |
DAB-DAB Link |
On/Off |
On: If the reception condition is bad, a DAB station which is providing the same broadcast is searched and switched to. |
Radio Text |
On/Off |
On: Radio text is displayed. |
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.
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab |
Item |
Function |
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AD-Disp |
Height Brightness Control Other |
Refer to Active Driving Display (Search). |
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Display |
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
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Safety |
Distance Recognition Support System SBS/SCBS Other |
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search). |
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Sound |
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
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Clock |
Adjust Time |
Displays the currently set time is displayed. Press AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour clock display. |
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GPS Sync |
Synchronizes with GPS when turned on. When turned off, the time can be changed from “Adjust Time”. |
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Time Format |
Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour clock time. |
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Time Zone Select |
When it's not synchronized with GPS, select the region you want to specify. |
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Daylight Savings Time |
Turns the daylight saving time setting on/off. When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When OFF, it returns to normal time. |
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Vehicle |
Rain Sensing Wiper Other |
Refer to Personalisation Features (Search). |
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Devices |
Bluetooth |
Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Search). |
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Network Management |
Wi-Fi™ is used to obtain Navi POI/Real Time Traffic function (Such as gas prices, weather, nearest restaurant) |
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System |
Tool Tips |
Turns button explanations ON/OFF. |
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Language |
Changes the language. |
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Temperature |
Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius. |
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Distance |
Changes the setting between miles and kilometres. |
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Music Database Update |
Used to update Gracenote®. Gracenote® is used with USB Audio, and provides:
Gracenote® can be downloaded from the Mazda Handsfree Website. Refer to Gracenote® Database (Search). |
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Factory Reset |
Memory and settings are initialized to the factory settings. The initialization launches by selecting the |
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About |
Agreements and Disclaimers |
Verify the disclaimer and agree. |
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Version Information |
Can verify the current audio unit OS version and Gracenote® Database version. |