Audio Set

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/

Audio Set 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.

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. 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.

Touch panel operation

 


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

  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

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. 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.

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

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.

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

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).

Displays the station list (AM only).

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.

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).

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).

 


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

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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).

Component Parts

Microphone (hands-free)

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

Talk button

Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.

Pick-up button

Responds to incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a contact or dialing a number, it places the call when the button is pressed.

Hang-up button

Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition operation.

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.

 


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

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

 

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.

Device selection

If several devices have been paired, the Bluetooth® unit links the device last paired. If you would like to link a different paired device, it is necessary to change the link. The order of device priority after the link has been changed is maintained even when the ignition is switched off.

 

Connecting other devices

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

  2. Select the tab.

  3. Select .

  4. Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.

  5. Select the name of the device you would like to connect.

  6. selection

    Connects both devices as hands-free and Bluetooth® audio.

    selection

    Connects as a hands-free device.

    selection

    Connects as Bluetooth® audio.

 


The following functions can be used for the Hands-free or audio.

  • Hands-free: Phone calls and E-mail/SMS

  • Audio: Bluetooth® audio, Pandora®, Aha™, Stitcher™ radio

Disconnecting a device

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

  2. Select the tab.

  3. Select .

  4. Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.

  5. Select the device name which is currently connected.

  6. Select .

Bluetooth® Audio

Applicable Bluetooth® specification (Recommended)

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

Response profile

  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2

  • AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4

 

A2DP is a profile which transmits only audio to the Bluetooth® unit. If your Bluetooth® audio device corresponds only to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot operate it using the control panel of the vehicle's audio system. In this case, only the operations on the mobile device are available the same as when a portable audio device for a non-compliant Bluetooth® device is connected to the AUX terminal.

Function

A2DP

AVRCP

Ver. 1.0

Ver. 1.3

Ver. 1.4

Playback

X

X

X

X

Pause

X

X

X

X

File (Track) up/down

X

X

X

Reverse

X

X

Fast-forward

X

X

Text display

X

X

Repeat

Depends on device

Depends on device

Shuffle

Depends on device

Depends on device

Scan

Depends on device

Depends on device

Folder up/down

Depends on device

X: Available

—: Not available

 


  • The battery consumption of Bluetooth® audio devices increases while Bluetooth® is connected.

  • If a general mobile phone device is USB connected during music playback over the Bluetooth® connection, the Bluetooth® connection is disconnected. For this reason, you cannot have music playback over a Bluetooth® connection and music playback using a USB connection at the same time.

  • If a device which supports AVRCP Ver. 1.6 or higher is connected, song information may not display correctly.

  • The system may not operate normally depending on the Bluetooth® audio device.

What is Aha™?

Aha™*1 is an application which can be used to enjoy various Internet content such as Internet radio and podcasts.

Stay connected to your friends activities by getting updates from Facebook and Twitter.

Using the location-based service, nearby services and destinations can be searched or real-time local information can be obtained.

For details on Aha™, refer to “http://www.aharadio.com/”.

  1. Aha™, the Aha™ logo, and the Aha™ trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc., used with permission.

 


  • The service content provided by Aha™ varies depending on the country in which the user resides. In addition, the service is not available in some countries.

  • To operate Aha™ from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:

    • Install the Aha™ application to your device.

    • Create an Aha™ account for your device.

    • Log onto Aha™ using your device.

    • Select the preset station on your device.

  • If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Aha™ may not play on the centre display.

Playback

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When is selected, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the centre display. The displayed icon differs depending on the selected station.

In addition, icons other than the following icons may be displayed.

Icon

Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

Displays the main menu.

Use to switch to other stations.

Displays the content list.

Use to switch to other desired content on the station.

Like*1

Evaluates the current content as “Like”.

Dislike*1

Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”.

Reverses for 15 seconds.

Map

Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the navigation system.

Call

A call can be made to the telephone number of a shop searched using the Location Based Services. Available when a device is connected as a Hands-Free.

Returns to the previous content.

Pauses playback of the content. When selected again, playback resumes.

Goes to the next content.

Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.

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

  1. Some stations may use alternate variations of Like and Dislike, based on station type or provider.

Main menu

Select the icon.

Switch the tab and select the station category.

Tab

Function

Presets

Displays the preset station list set on the device.

Select the preset station name to play the station content.

Nearby

Select the desired station.

Guidance is provided to the searched destination near the vehicle's position.

You can designate desired categories previously set using the filter setting on your device.

 


The available Location Based Services may differ because the services depend on the content provided by Aha™.

Example of use (Location Based Services)

  1. Select the desired station from the “Nearby” tab on the main menu.

    The destination name or address playback starts in the order of the destination name list.

  2. When the icon is selected, the currently displayed destination is displayed on the navigation system.

  3. When the icon is selected, a phone call is placed to the currently displayed destination.

  4. Select the icon to display the content list.

    Selection of other destinations from the list can be made.

Call Interrupt

A call can be interrupted to receive an incoming call from a third party.

When is selected or the pick-up button on the steering wheel is pressed, the current call is held and the system switches to the new incoming call.

When is selected, the current call is ended and the system switches to the new incoming call (GSM network only).

When is selected or the hang-up button on the steering wheel is pressed, an incoming call is refused.

 


  • The function may not be available depending on the contractual content of the mobile device.

  • The function may not be operable depending on the type of the telephone network and the mobile device.

Basic Operation Method

Activating Voice Recognition

Press the talk button.

Ending Voice Recognition

Use one of the following methods:

  • Press the hang-up button.

  • Say, “Cancel”.

  • Operate the commander switch or the centre display (only when vehicle is stopped).

Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster operation)

Press and release the talk button.

Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition

If you do not understand an operation method while in the voice recognition mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.

Commands useable anytime during voice recognition

“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands which can be used at anytime during voice recognition.

Returning to previous operation

To return to the previous operation, say, “Go Back” while in voice recognition mode.

Cancel

To put the Bluetooth® Hands-Free system in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in voice recognition mode.

To prevent a deterioration in the voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following points should be observed:

  • The voice recognition cannot be performed while voice guidance or the beep sound is operating. Wait until the voice guidance or the beep sound is finished before saying your commands.

  • Phone related commands are available only when your phone is connected via Bluetooth®. Make sure your phone is connected via Bluetooth® before you operate phone related voice commands.

  • Music play commands, such as Play Artist and Play Album can be used only in USB audio mode.

  • Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no loud voice).

  • Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.

  • Dialects or different wording other than hands-free prompts cannot be recognised by voice recognition. Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands.

  • It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position.

  • Close the windows and/or the sunroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the air-conditioning system while Bluetooth® Hands-Free is being used.

  • Make sure the vents are not directing air up towards the microphone.

 


If the voice recognition performance is not satisfactory.

Refer to Troubleshooting (Search).

Voice Command List

Voice command

When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio or navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and number are put into the {}.

Standard command

Voice command

Function

Help

Usable commands can be verified.

Tutorial

Basic voice commands and methods of use can be verified.

(Navigate/Take me/Drive) Home

Set the destination to Home.

Communication (phone) related command

Voice command

Function

Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/home/work/other)

Example: “Call John Mobile”

Call to the contact in the downloaded phonebook.

Refer to Making a Call (Search).

Redial

Call to the last contact you called.

Refer to Making a Call (Search).

Callback

Call to the last contact who called you.

Refer to Making a Call (Search).

Entertainment (audio) related command

Voice command

Function

Corresponding audio source

(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio)

Switches the audio source to BT audio.

Can also switch to each audio source by similarly using commands such as FM, AM, or USB.

All

Play Artist {Artist name}

Plays the selected artist.

USB

Navigation related command

For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigation system manual.

 


  • Some commands cannot be used depending on the grade and specification.

  • Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the use conditions.

  • The commands are examples of the available commands.

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