Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
Basic Operation Method
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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.
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For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following Website.
Audio Set (Type B) has 3 different human interfaces.
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Commander switch
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Touch panel
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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 (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)
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Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
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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
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Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
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The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
Slide (USB audio only)
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Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
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Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
Swipe
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Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
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Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
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Touch the
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Displaying the home screen
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Touch the
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Home screen

Icon |
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. |
Volume/Display/Sound Controls

Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial. The volume switch on the steering switch can also be pressed.
Display setting
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:
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Touch the centre display.
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Operate the commander switch.
Daytime/nighttime (Mode) screen setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be selected.
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(With auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to position lights illumination condition. However, when the light sensor detects that the surrounding area is bright such as when the position lights are turned on in the daytime, the screen is switched to the daytime screen*1
(Without auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to position lights illumination condition.*1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
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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.
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Select
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Select
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Audio sound adjustment
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*1 (Automatic volume adjustment) |
Off―Adjustment at seven levels |
Bose® AudioPilot*2 (Automatic volume adjustment) |
On/Off |
Beep (Audio operation sound) |
On/Off |
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Standard audio
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Bose® sound system
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.
Bose® AudioPilot (Automatic volume adjustment)
When driving, background noise can interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot®*3 noise compensation technology continuously adjusts the music to compensate for background noise and vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources and not intermittent ones, such as speed bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster and more effective compensation for unusual situations, such as driving on a very rough road or at high speeds.
In addition, a system is equipped which switches the audio to the optimum acoustics corresponding to the opening and closing of the soft top/roof.
The acoustic switching function is linked to the operation of the top lock lever/retractable hardtop switch and audio playback is muted for about 1 second while switching.
*3 AudioPilot® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
Operating the Radio
Playback
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
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Select
or
to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the centre display.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Category list is displayed. |
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Current track list is displayed. Select a desired track to play it. |
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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. |
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Tracks in the current track list are played randomly. Select it again to cancel. |
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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™. |
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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. |
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Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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Advances to the beginning of the next song. Long-press to fast forward. |
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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)
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The album art may not display depending on the album art size.
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To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.
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The appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of operation in which the function is used.
Category list
Select the icon to display the following category list.
Select a desired category and item.
Category |
Function |
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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. |
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Playlist folders of Apple devices are not supported.
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Apple device only
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USB-Sticks and USB-Android™ device only
Example of use (to play all tracks in USB device)
(Method 1)
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select
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All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.
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Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the tracks in the USB device can be played by continuing playback.
(Method 2)*1
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select
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All the folders in the USB device are displayed.
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Select
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All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.
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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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Can be operated using an Android™ device or USB flash memory.
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.
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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.
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If Bluetooth®-enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions, connection via Bluetooth® may not be possible.
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The device is in a location hidden from the centre display such as behind or under a seat, or inside the glove compartment.
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The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.
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The device is set to power-saving mode.
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Pairing Procedure
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select
to display the message and switch to the device operation.
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Using your device, perform a search for the Bluetooth® device (Peripheral device).
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Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.
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(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
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Connection permission and phonebook access permission for your mobile device may be required depending on the mobile device.
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If pairing is successful, the functions of the device connected to Bluetooth® are displayed.
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(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.
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When Call history and messages are downloaded automatically, each automatic download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings (Search).
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The E-mail and SMS functions may not be available in some regions.
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:
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If pairing is redone on the same mobile phone device, first clear “Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth® setting screen of the mobile device.
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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.
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Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and on the vehicle.
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
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the name of the device you would like to connect.
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selection
Connects both devices as hands-free and Bluetooth® audio.
selection
Connects as a hands-free device.
selection
Connects as Bluetooth® audio.
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The following functions can be used for the Hands-free or audio.
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Hands-free: Phone calls and E-mail/SMS
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Audio: Bluetooth® audio, Aha™, Stitcher™ radio
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The E-mail and SMS functions may not be available in some regions.
Disconnecting a device
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the device name which is currently connected.
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Select
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Deleting a device
Selecting and deleting devices
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the device name which you would like to delete.
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Select
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Select
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Deleting all devices
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
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Select
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Select
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Select
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Changing PIN code
PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
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Select
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Select
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Input the new PIN code to be set.
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Select
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