The aerial is embedded into the window glass.
When washing the inside of the window which has an aerial, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the aerial lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could damage the aerial.
Type A
To remove the aerial, turn it anticlockwise.
To install the aerial, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the aerial is securely installed.
To prevent damage to the aerial, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance.
Be careful around the aerial when removing snow from the roof. Otherwise the aerial could be damaged.
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we recommend that you remove the aerial and store it inside the vehicle.
Type B
Type C (Some Models)
The aerial is embedded into the window glass.
When washing the inside of the window which has an aerial, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water, gently wiping the aerial lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could damage the aerial.
Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle.
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long period of time when the engine is not running.
If a cellular phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur from the audio system, however, this does not indicate that the system has been damaged.
Do not spill any liquid on the audio system.
Do not insert any objects, other than CDs, into the slot.
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time.
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about 40―50 km (25―30 miles) from the source. Because of extra coding needed to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than monaural (non-stereo) FM.
Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to beams of light because they do not bend around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations cannot be received at the great distances possible with AM reception.
Atmospheric conditions can also affect FM reception. High humidity will cause poor reception. However, cloudy days may provide better reception than clear days.
Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by obstructions, it is possible to receive both the direct signal and the reflected signal at the same time. This causes a slight delay in reception and may be heard as a broken sound or a distortion. This problem may also be encountered when in close proximity to the transmitter.
Flutter/Skip noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly, resulting in annoying noise.
Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals become weak because of distance from the transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas is characterised by sound breakup.
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter tower. The broadcast signals are extremely strong, so the result is noise and sound breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two strong stations broadcasting at similar frequencies, the original station may be temporarily lost and the second station picked up. At this time there will be some noise from this disturbance.
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player may become clouded with condensation. At this time, the CD will eject immediately when placed in the unit. A clouded CD can be corrected simply by wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded optical components will clear naturally in about an hour. Wait for normal operation to return before attempting to use the unit.
Handling the CD player
The following precautions should be observed.
Do not use deformed or cracked CDs. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucent, do not use the disc.
A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below. To remove the rough edges, rub the side of the pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter of the CD.
When driving over uneven surfaces, the sound may jump.
CDs bearing the logo shown in the illustration can be played. No other discs can be played.
Use discs that have been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system may not operate properly.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Do not stick paper or tape on the CD. Avoid scratching the reverse side (the side without a label). The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can decrease the amount of light reflected from the signal surface, thus affecting sound quality. If the CD should become soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth from the centre of the CD to the edge.
Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. Volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anything that can damage, warp, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs.
The CD player ejects the CD if the CD is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/or defective CDs may be ejected.
Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD player.
Do not insert any disc with a peel-off seal affixed to it.
This unit may not be able to play certain CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer or music CD recorder due to disc characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust or condensation on the lens inside the unit.
Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature may damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make them unplayable.
CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB cannot be played.
This unit may not be able to play certain discs made using a computer due to the application (writing software) setting used. (For details, consult the store where the application was purchased.)
It is possible that certain text data, such as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW may not be displayed when musical data (CD-DA) is playing.
The period from when a CD-RW is inserted to when it begins playing is longer than a normal CD or CD-R.
Completely read the instruction manual and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.
Do not use discs with cellophane tape adhering, partially peeled off labels, or adhesive material exuding from the edges of the CD label. Also, do not use discs with a commercially-available CD-R label affixed. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3, which is standardised voice compression established by the ISO*1 working group (MPEG).
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be compressed to approximately a tenth of the source data size.
This unit plays files with the extension (.mp3) as MP3 files.
International Organisation for Standardisation
Do not use an audio file extension on files other than audio files. In addition, do not change the audio file extension. Otherwise, the unit will not recognise the file correctly resulting in noise or a malfunction.
Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, lead and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via the Internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.
This audio system handles MP3 files that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROMs.
When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after the file name.
The number of characters which can be displayed is restricted.
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/volume dial. Turn the power/volume dial clockwise to increase volume, anticlockwise to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
Press the menu button () to select the function. The selected function will be indicated.
Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows:
Indication |
Setting value |
|
---|---|---|
Turn Anticlockwise |
Turn Clockwise |
|
AF*1 (Setting Alternative Frequency (AF)) |
Off |
On |
REG*1 (Setting Regional Programme (REG)) |
Off |
On |
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment) |
Level decrease |
Level increase |
BASS (Low pitch sound) |
Decrease bass |
Increase bass |
TREB (Treble sound) |
Decrease treble |
Increase treble |
FADE (Front/back volume balance) |
Shift the sound to the front |
Shift the sound to the rear |
BAL (Left/right volume balance) |
Shift the sound to the left |
Shift the sound to the right |
BEEP (Audio operation sound) |
Off |
On |
BT SETUP*2 |
Select mode |
|
12Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time adjustment) |
12Hr (Flashing) |
24Hr (Flashing) |
*1 Type B
*2 Depending on the model, this function may not be available.
If not operated for several seconds, the display returns to the previous display. To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press the menu button () for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and “CLEAR” will be displayed.
AF (Setting Alternative Frequency (AF)) (Type B)
The AF function of the Radio Data System (RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio (Type B) (Search).
REG (Setting Regional Programme (REG)) (Type B)
The REG function of the Radio Data System (RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio (Type B) (Search).
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC) changes the audio volume automatically according to the vehicle speed. The faster the vehicle speed, the higher the volume increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7, the amount that the volume can increase is at the maximum. Select the mode according to the driving conditions.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when pressing and holding a button can be changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to OFF to mute the operation sound.
BT SETUP mode (Some Models)
Music and other audio such as voice data recorded on portable audio devices and mobile phones available on the market which are equipped with the Bluetooth® transmission function can be listened to via wireless transmission over the vehicle's speakers. Using the BT SETUP mode, these devices can be programmed to the Bluetooth® unit or changed (Search).
12Hr 24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches the display between 12 and 24-hour clock time (Search).
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
To adjust the time, press the clock button () for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The clock's current time will flash.
Time adjustment
To adjust the time, press the hour/minute set button (,
) while the clock's current time is flashing.
The hours advance while the hour set button () is pressed. The minutes advance while the minute set button (
) is pressed.
Press the clock button () again to start the clock.
Time resetting
Press the clock button () for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
Press the :00 button (1).
When the button is pressed, the time will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
When the :00 button (1) is pressed, the seconds will start at “00”.
Switching between 12 and 24-hour clock time:
Press the menu button () several times until 12 and 24-hour clock time are displayed. Turn the audio control dial in either direction, select the desired clock setting while the preferred clock time is flashing.
Radio ON
Press a band selector button () to turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector button () switches the bands as follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated.
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and Auto memory tuning. The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning button (,
) lightly.
Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts when the tuning button (,
) is pressed until a beep sound is heard. The search stops when a station is found.
If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button () to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press and hold the scan button (
) again during this interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store 6 AM and 12 FM stations.
To set a channel first select AM, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
Press a channel preset button for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The preset channel number or station frequency will be displayed. The station is now held in the memory.
Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. To tune one in the memory, select AM, FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station frequency or the channel number will be displayed.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known.
Press and hold the auto memory button () for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard; the system will automatically scan and temporarily store up to 6 stations with the strongest frequencies in each selected band in that area.
After scanning is completed, the station with the strongest frequency will be tuned and its frequency displayed. Press and release the auto memory button () to recall stations from the auto-stored stations. One stored station will be selected each time and its frequency and channel number will be displayed.
If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations, “A” will be displayed.
Radio ON
Press a band selector button () to turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector button () switches the bands as follows: FM1→FM2→MW/LW.
The selected mode will be indicated.
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and Auto memory tuning. The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning button (,
) lightly.
Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts when the tuning button (,
) is pressed until a beep sound is heard. The search stops when a station is found.
If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button () to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press and hold the scan button (
) again during this interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store 6 MW/LW and 12 FM stations.
To set a channel first select MW/LW, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
Press a channel preset button for about 2 seconds until a beep is heard. The preset channel number or station frequency will be displayed. The station is now held in the memory.
Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. To tune one in the memory, select MW/LW, FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station frequency or the channel number will be displayed.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The radio data system (RDS) does not function if it is out of the system's service coverage area.
Alternative frequency (AF)
AF functions on FM stations. Press the menu button () and select the AF mode to turn it on and “AF” will be displayed. 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, press the menu button () and select the REG mode to turn it on. “REG ON” is displayed. To cancel it, press the audio control dial and select the REG mode to turn it off. “REG OFF” is displayed.
Traffic announcement (TA)
If the traffic announcement button () is pressed, the unit switches to TA mode and “TA” is displayed.
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, or BT audio), and “Traffic Info” is displayed.
During a TA broadcast, press the traffic announcement button () to end the broadcast and return to the previous mode.
Programme-type information (PTY)
Some FM stations transmit programme-type codes. This code enables alternative stations transmitting the same programme-type code to be found quickly.
Press the programme-type information button (,
) while in FM mode. The programme-type code and “PTY” will be displayed during reception. If there is no programme-type code, “None” will be displayed.
(To choose a programme-type:)
Press the Programme-type information button (,
) when the programme-type code is displayed.
Operate any one of the following:
Press the pre-programmed channel preset button (1 to 6).
Press the Programme-type information button (,
).
(To scan for programme-type information:)
Press the Programme-type information button (,
) when the programme-type code is displayed.
Press the Programme-type information button (,
) until the beep sounds.
The unit will scan for broadcasts, if none are found, “Nothing” will be displayed and the unit will return to the previously tuned band.
(To store programme types in the channel preset buttons:)
Press the Programme-type information button (,
) when the programme-type code is displayed.
Press the Programme-type information button (,
) and select the programme type.
While the programme type is displayed, press a channel preset button for about 2 seconds.
Emergency broadcast
If an emergency broadcast is received, the emergency broadcast intercedes even while using other functions (FM, CD, USB device, AUX, or BT audio), and “Alarm!” is displayed.
When the emergency broadcast ends, the system will return to the previous mode.
Type |
Playable data |
---|---|
Music/MP3/WMA/AAC CD player |
|
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the two or three file types differs depending on how the disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin play.
There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the CD.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button () to eject the CD.
Playback
Press the media button () to switch to CD mode and start playback.
The CD mode cannot be selected if a CD has not been inserted.
Pause
To stop playback, press the Play/Pause button (4).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button () to advance through a track at high speed. Press and hold the reverse button (
) to reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button () once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button () within a few seconds after playback begins to track down to the beginning of the previous track.
Press the track down button () after a few seconds have elapsed to start playback from the beginning of the current track.
Folder search (during MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback)
To change to the previous folder, press the folder down button (), or press the folder up button (
) to advance to the next folder.
Music scan
During music CD playback
This function scans the titles on a CD 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.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
This function scans the titles in a folder 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.
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
During music CD playback
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).
Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Track repeat)
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).
To cancel the repeat playback, press the button again after 3 seconds.
(Folder repeat)
Press the repeat button (1) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the current folder repeatedly. “FOLDER RPT” is displayed ( is displayed next to RPT at the bottom of the display area).
Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
During music CD playback
Press the random button (2) during playback to play the tracks on the CD randomly. “DISC RDM” is displayed ( is displayed next to RDM at the bottom of the display area).
Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Folder random)
Press the random button (2) during playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is displayed ( is displayed next to RDM at the bottom of the display area).
To cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds.
(CD random)
Press the random button (2) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly. “DISC RDM” is displayed ( is displayed next to RDM at the bottom of the display area).
Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
Switching the display
The information displayed on the audio display changes as follows each time the text button (3) is pressed during playback.
Music CD
Button |
Information displayed on audio display |
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Track number/Elapsed time |
Track number |
|
Track name |
|
Album name |
|
Artist name |
MP3/WMA/AAC CD
Button |
Information displayed on audio display |
---|---|
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File number/Elapsed time |
Folder number/File number |
|
File name |
|
Folder name |
|
Album name |
|
Song name |
|
Artist name |
The information viewable in the display is only CD information (such as artist name, song title) which has been recorded to the CD.
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.
The number of characters which can be displayed is restricted.
Message display
If “CHECK CD” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reinsert it. If the message appears again, insert another known good CD. If the message continues to appear, take the unit to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for service.
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's speakers by connecting a commercially-available portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-impedance (3.5) stereo mini plug lead. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the vehicle audio device by connecting a USB device to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB mode (Search).
If you see an error indication on the audio display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Indication |
Cause |
Solution |
---|---|---|
CHECK CD |
CD is inserted upside down |
Insert the CD properly. If the error indication continues to display, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. |
CD is defective |
Insert another CD properly. If the error indication continues to display, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. |