Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]

Basic Operation Method

Basic Operation Method

 

  • 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.

  • For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following Website.

    http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/

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Audio Set (Type B) has 3 different human interfaces.

  • Commander switch

  • Touch panel

  • Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone

    Refer to Voice Recognition (Search).

Commander switch operation

 

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.

 

Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.

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Touch panel operation

 

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 (USB audio only)

  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 .

Home screen

Home screen

Icon

Function

Applications

Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified.

Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.

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 icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Communication

Bluetooth® related functions are available.

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.

Settings

Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth® and Language).

Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.

Settings

Settings

Volume adjustment

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

 

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

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Display setting

The display settings such as display/non-display and the brightness can be changed.

Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search).

Audio sound adjustment

The sound quality settings can be changed.

Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search).

Settings for each system

Settings for each system can be changed.

Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search).

Operating the Radio

Operating the Radio

Radio ON

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.*2

Select to display the frequencies of up to 10 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 5 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)

  2. Not displayed when listening to FM radio on vehicles with Radio Data System (RDS).

 

(With Radio Data System (RDS))

When the or icon is selected while FM is selected, each programme is selected.

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Favourites Radio

Selected stations can be registered for convenient operation. Up to 50 stations can be registered. The Favourites list is common to AM, FM and DAB radio (Some Models).

Registering to Favourites

Long-press the icon to register the current radio station. The registration can also be performed using the following procedure.

  1. Select the icon to display the Favourites list.

  2. Select .

  3. Select .

  4. The station is added to the bottom of the Favourites list.

     

    If the battery is disconnected, your Favourites list will be not deleted.

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Selecting radio station from Favourites

  1. Select the icon to display the Favourites list.

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

Deleting from Favourites

  1. Select the icon to display the Favourites list.

  2. Select .

  3. Select .

  4. Select the radio frequency you want to delete.

  5. Select .

Changing Favourites list order

  1. Select the icon to display the Favourites 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 Data System (RDS) (Some Models)

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.

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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.

     

    Only one Genre can be selected.

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Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio (Some Models)

Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio (Some Models)

What is DAB radio?

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.

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Radio ON

  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.

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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.

     

DAB radio setting

  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:

Item

Setting

Function

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.

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Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player (Some Models)

Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player (Some Models)

Type

Playable data

Music/MP3/WMA/AAC CD player

  • Music data (CD-DA)

  • MP3/WMA/AAC file

 

If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the 2 or 3 file types differs depending on how the disc was recorded.

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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.

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Ejecting the CD

Press the CD eject button () to eject the CD.

Playback

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/AAC 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.

 

  • 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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Operating the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player (Some Models)

Playback

Select the icon on the home screen with a DVD inserted and display the Entertainment screen. When is selected, the DVD top menu screen and the controller are displayed.

When starting the playback by operating the controller, 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.

Returns to the DVD menu screen.

Returns to the beginning of the previous chapter if the icon is selected within a few seconds after the playback of the current chapter has started.

Returns to the beginning of the current chapter if the icon is selected a few seconds after the playback of the current chapter has started.

Long-press during playback to fast reverse.

Long-press during pause to play in reverse in slow motion. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.

Plays the DVD. Select again to pause the playback.

Advances to the beginning of the next chapter.

Long-press during playback to fast forward.

Long-press during pause to play in slow motion. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.

Changes camera angle each time the icon is selected (usable DVDs only).

Changes display/non-display of the sub titles (usable DVDs only).

Changes the parental lock setting.

Parental lock level and PIN code setting changes are possible.

Pauses the playback and displays the DVD setting screen.

Select to adjust the sound quality.

Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search).

Select to change the aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical ratio of the screen). 16:9 Widescreen, 4:3 Letterbox, and 4:3 Pan-scan are available.

Adjusts the screen.

Displays the video setting screen at the bottom of the screen.

 

  • For safety reasons, images are not displayed while the vehicle is being driven.

  • Slide the of the controller to move the controller.

  • If the mode is switched to DVD mode once the DVD playback has stopped, the playback restarts without displaying the DVD menu screen.

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Setting DVD functions

Sound quality and aspect ratio settings can be performed.

Setting sound quality

  1. Select the icon.

  2. Select to adjust the sound quality.

    Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search).

Setting aspect ratio

  1. Select the icon.

  2. Select .

  3. Select a desired aspect ratio.

Setting image quality

Brightness, contrast, tint, colour density can be adjusted.

When the icon is selected, the following tabs are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Tab

Function

Screen brightness can be adjusted using the slider.

Screen contrast can be adjusted using the slider.

Colour tone of the screen can be adjusted using the slider.

Screen colour can be adjusted using the slider.

Screen settings can be reset to initial values.

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How to use AUX mode

How to use AUX mode

Playback

  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).

 

  • 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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How to use USB mode

How to use USB mode

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 formatted 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 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).

 

  • 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.

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Category list

Select the icon to display the following category list.

Select a desired category and item.

Category

Function

Playlist*1

Displays 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 genre can be played.

Audiobook*2

Displays the audiobook list.

Chapters can be selected and played.

Podcast*2

Displays the podcast list.

Episode can be selected and played.

Folder*3

Displays 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.

 

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.

 

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

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Bluetooth® Preparation

Bluetooth® Preparation

Device pairing

To use Bluetooth® audio and Hands-Free, the device equipped with Bluetooth® has to be paired to the unit using the following procedure. A maximum of 7 devices including Bluetooth® audio devices and hands-free mobile phones can be paired.

 

  • The Bluetooth® system may not operate for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. However, this does not indicate a problem. If the Bluetooth® system does not connect automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have elapsed, make sure that the Bluetooth® setting on the device is normal and attempt to reconnect the Bluetooth® device from the vehicle side.

  • If Bluetooth®-enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions, connection via Bluetooth® may not be possible.

    • The device is in a location hidden from the centre display such as behind or under a seat, or inside the glove compartment.

    • The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.

    • The device is set to power-saving mode.

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Pairing Procedure

  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 to display the message and switch to the device operation.

  6. Using your device, perform a search for the Bluetooth® device (Peripheral device).

  7. Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.

  8. (Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0)

    Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code into the device.

    (Device with Bluetooth® version 2.1 or higher)

    Make sure the displayed 6-digit code on the audio is also displayed on the device, and touch the .

    Connection permission and phonebook access permission for your mobile device may be required depending on the mobile device.

  9. If pairing is successful, the functions of the device connected to Bluetooth® are displayed.

  10. (Devices compatible with Mazda E-mail / SMS function)

    SMS (Short Message Service) messages, and E-mail for the device are downloaded automatically. A download permission operation for your device may be required depending on the device.

 

When Call history and messages are downloaded automatically, each automatic download setting must be on.

Refer to Communication Settings (Search).

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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 centre 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, reprogramme 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.

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