Audio Set

 

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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 counterclockwise.

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 Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites. (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.

 

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

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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 center display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, items not displayed in gray 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

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 .

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

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

Select the tab to select the item you would like to change.

Display OFF/Clock

The center display can be turned off. Select to turn the display off.

When is selected the center display turns off and the clock is displayed.

The center display can be turned back on as follows:

• Touch the center display.

• Operate the commander switch.

Daytime/nighttime (System) screen setting

The daytime or nighttime screen can be selected.

: Switches screen automatically according to headlight illumination condition^*1

: Daytime screen setting

: Nighttime screen setting

1. The display is constantly on daytime screen when the illumination dimmer is cancelled.

Brightness adjustment

Adjust the center display brightness using the slider.

Contrast adjustment

Adjust the center display contrast using the slider.

Display setting reset

All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial settings.

1. Select .

2. Select .

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

Select the tab to select the item you would like to change.

1. Standard audio

2. 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^® Centerpoint (Automatic surround level adjustment)

Centerpoint^®*3 lets vehicle owners enjoy a Bose^® surround sound experience from their existing MP3s and satellite radio.

Specifically engineered to meet the unique demands of reproducing surround sound in a vehicle.

Converts stereo signals to multiple channels allowing greater precision when reproducing the sound.

An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously create a wider, more spacious sound field.

*3 Centerpoint^® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.

Bose^® AudioPilot (Automatic volume adjustment)

When driving, background noise can interfere with enjoying music.

AudioPilot^®*4 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.

*4 AudioPilot^® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.

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 center display.

AM/FM Radio

Icon	Function
	Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
	Displays the station list. Select to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto memory preset list. Select the desired frequency.
	Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
	Switches the on and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the .
	You can search for receivable radio stations. Scanning stops at each station for about five 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.
	Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used when the is on.
	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 sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search).

Radio text information display

Radio text information sent from a broadcasting station is displayed in the center display.

 

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Radio text information is a function of FM radio of FM radio only. There is no text function on AM radio. Text information is not displayed in the following:

• During reception

• Not an RBDS broadcast

• RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not transmitted from the radio station

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Genre Seek

Some FM stations transmit Genre codes (Program type like Rock, News, and so on). This code enables alternative stations transmitting the same Genre code to be found quickly.

(To scan for Genre Seek:)

1. Select the icon while in the FM mode.

2. Select to open the genre list.

3. Select the genre type you want to select.

4. Select the , icon.

 

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To change the desired genre, select the icon.

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Ex.)

89.3 is currently being received. With Rock selected as the Genre, the radio stations broadcasting Rock are at the following frequencies.

98.3^*1, 98.7, 104.3^*1, 107.1

1. Radio stations with good reception

The frequency changes as follows each time is pressed.

89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3

 

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• Only one Genre can be selected.

• It may not be possible to receive any station even if the Genre Seek function is used.

• If a program in the selected genre is not broadcast to a region, reception is not possible even if the Genre Seek function is used.

• The Genre Seek function searches for genre code (program type) which FM analog broadcasts transmit. specialty programs (HD2-HD8) cannot be searched because they are not FM analog broadcasts.

• If radio stations which are selected by scanning using the Genre Seek function are broadcasting stations, they are changed from analog broadcasts to broadcasts after a few seconds if the reception conditions are good. The genre is displayed after the switch, however, the genre for FM analog broadcasts may differ.

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With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. Get channels and channels of commercial-free music, plus sports, news, talk, entertainment and more.

Commercial-free music from nearly every genre ―rock to pop, hip-hop to country, jazz, classical and more. Plus live performances and artist-dedicated channels.

Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk ―every NFL game, every NASCAR^® race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and more.

Exclusive entertainment, comedy and talk ―The biggest names, compelling talk, hilarious comedy.

World-class news plus local traffic and weather.

Sign up for SiriusXM Satellite Radio today!

 

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• To listen to SiriusXM, a prior subscription (fee-based) is required.

• The channels which you can receive depend on the package you subscribe to.

• Satellite radio is broadcast as Sirius, XM, and SiriusXM in the U.S.A., and Sirius and XM in Canada. In this owner’s manual, only the name SiriusXM is used.

• For traffic and weather channels, map information is not displayed and only audio broadcasts can be received.

• Call 877-447-0011 (U.S.A.)/877-209-0079 (Canada) to activate. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.A.)/www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Satellite radio is only available in regions providing satellite radio service (some areas of the United States and Canada). Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

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You must call SiriusXM to activate your service. Activation is free and takes only a few minutes.

New customers can receive a free introductory subscription with a limited term trial offer by calling 877-447-0011 (U.S.A.)/877-209-0079 (Canada) to activate.

SiriusXM service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to activate SiriusXM service, and report any problems.

Please have the following information ready:

• Radio ID (8-digit electronic serial No.) Refer to Displaying the Radio ID (ESN) (Search).

• Valid credit card information (may not be required at initial sign-up)

Be sure you are parked outside with a clear view of open sky, you will be instructed to turn on your radio (in SiriusXM mode and tuned to channel 184 (Sirius)/1 (XM and SiriusXM)). Activation typically takes only 2―5 minutes.

When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT channel buttons to select channel 0.

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When is selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display.

Icon	Function
	Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
	Displays the channel list of the current category.
	Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel currently being aired. Refer to Operating the Radio (Search).
	Indicates that the parental lock function is in use. Switching of Lock/Unlock and PIN code setting changes can be performed.
	Plays each channel in the current channel list for 5 seconds. Select again to continue receiving the channel.
	Plays the previous channel.
	Plays the next channel.
	Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search).

Selection from channel list

Receivable channels can be displayed on the channel list screen. You can easily select the channel you want to listen from the list. Each category can be also displayed.

1. Select the icon to display the channel list.

2. Select a desired channel.

(Select from category list)

1. Select the icon to display the channel list.

2. Select to display the category list.

3. Select a desired category.

If a channel is locked, the channel is muted.

To use the parental lock function, the PIN code must be initialized first.

By using the session lock, the parental lock can be enabled or disabled during the current drive cycle (from when the ignition is switched on to switched off). When the session lock is on, the parental lock is available. When the session lock is off, the parental lock is temporarily cancelled.

When canceling the parental lock or session lock, or when changing the PIN code, PIN code input is required.

PIN code reset

If the registered code has been forgotten, reset the code to the default [0000] code.

1. Select the icon.

2. If the selected channel is locked, input the PIN code to cancel the parental lock temporarily.

3. Select .

4. Input the default code [0000] using the number buttons.

5. Select .

6. Input the new PIN code using the number buttons.

7. Select .

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 center 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).

 

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• 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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Microphone (hands-free)

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

Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)

The basic functions of Bluetooth^® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or hanging up using the talk, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.

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.

 

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

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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.

To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth^® audio device, switch to the Bluetooth^® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel. Any Bluetooth^® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth^® unit before it can be used.

Refer to Bluetooth^® Preparation (Search).

1. Turn on the Bluetooth^® audio device's power.

2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.

3. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.

4. When is selected, switches to the Bluetooth^® audio mode to begin playback.

 

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• If Bluetooth^® audio is used after using Pandora^®, Aha™ or Stitcher™ radio, the application on the mobile device has to be closed first.

• If the Bluetooth^® audio device does not begin playback, select the icon.

• If the mode is switched from Bluetooth^® audio mode to another mode (radio mode), audio playback from the Bluetooth^® audio device stops.

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