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 center display.
AM/FM Radio
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Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the list of receivable RDS radio stations (FM only). (Some Models) |
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Displays the station list. Select Select the desired frequency. |
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Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired. |
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Switches the |
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You can search for receivable radio stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. Select again to continue receiving the radio station. |
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You can change the radio frequency manually. Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency. Press When |
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Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used when the |
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Switches the TA mode on and off. (Some Models) |
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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. |
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Displays the FM settings screen (FM only). (Some Models) On/Off of Alternative frequency and Region lock can be set. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search). |
When the or
icon is selected while FM is selected, each program is selected. (Some Models)
Favorites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for convenient operation. Up to 50 stations can be registered. The Favorites list is common to AM, FM, satellite radio (Some Models) and DAB radio (Some Models).
Registering to Favorites
Long-press the icon to register the current radio station. The registration can also be performed using the following procedure.
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Select the
icon to display the Favorites list.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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The station is added to the bottom of the Favorites list.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
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Select the
icon to display the Favorites list.
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Select the radio frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favorites
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Select the
icon to display the Favorites list.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select the radio frequency you want to delete.
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Select
.
Changing Favorites list order
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Select the
icon to display the Favorites list.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select a radio frequency. The selected radio station can be moved.
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Slide the radio station or move it using the commander switch, then select
.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) (Some Models)
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a broadcasting station is displayed in the center display.
Radio text information is a function of FM radio only. There is no text function on AM radio. Text information is not displayed in the following:
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During
reception
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Not an RBDS broadcast
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RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not transmitted from the radio station
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:)
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Select the
icon while in the FM mode.
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Select
to open the genre list.
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Select the genre type you want to select.
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Select the
,
icon.
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
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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.
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It may not be possible to receive any station even if the Genre Seek function is used.
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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.
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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.
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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.
HD Radio (Some Models)
Listening to HD Radio™ Technology
If icon turns on by selecting a radio station which is an
broadcasting station, the analog broadcast is switched to an
broadcast automatically after a few seconds and then received.
If the broadcast is stopped and changed to an analog broadcast, press down
to turn off
.
Multicast channel selection (FM)
If multi-cast channels are available for an broadcast currently being received, the multi-cast channel list is displayed. Select the desired radio station.
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If an analog broadcast is received once and
is received while HD1 is selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.
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When the
icon is illuminated, there could be a noticeable difference in sound quality and volume when a change from digital to analog signals occurs. If the sound quality and volume become noticeably diminished or cut off, select the
icon to turn off
(
icon is not illuminated).
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Once an analog broadcast is received when HD1 is selected from the Favorite channels, it is switched to
automatically. If the radio reception conditions are poor, or HD is off, switching to
broadcasts is not possible.
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When an HD specialty channel (HD2 to HD8) is selected from the Favorite channels, “Signal Lost” is displayed and no audio is output until
is received. If the radio reception conditions are poor, “Signal Lost” continues to be displayed.
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If the
icon is not illuminated, information such as song titles of the
station are received, however, the audio output is analog.
iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired, the song can later be purchased from the iTunes Store. One hundred tags can be stored. A maximum of 100 tags (for 100 songs) can be stored for later downloading.
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Select the
icon. The tag is stored in the audio unit.
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Connect the device via the vehicle's USB. Any stored tag(s) will be sent automatically to the connected device.
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Once at home or after parking the vehicle safely, log onto the iTunes Store with your device. Your previously tagged song(s) can now be easily purchased.
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Both AM and FM
can be used.
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Because iTunes tagging only supports purchases from the iTunes Store, direct downloading of music from the vehicle's audio unit is not possible.
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If the available memory for the connected device is insufficient, the tag is not sent.
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If an error occurs while the tag is being sent, reconnect the device.
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 program, 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 (Some Models), 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 (Program 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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Select the
icon to display the radio station list.
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Select the radio frequency to tune in the radio station.
(Selecting Genre)
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Select the
on the station list screen to display the genre list screen.
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Select the genre to display the radio station list in the genre.
SiriusXM® (Some Models)
Displaying the Radio ID
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT channel buttons to select channel 0.
SiriusXM® operation
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 |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the channel list of the current category. |
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Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel currently being aired. Refer to Operating the Radio (Search). |
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Plays each channel in the current channel list for 6 seconds. Select again to continue receiving the channel. The function can be selected when the Tune Scan™ setting is turned off. |
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Each channel programmed to Smart Favorite is played for 6 seconds. The function can be selected when all of the following conditions are met.
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Displays in red while a station in a TuneMix™ channel is being broadcast. The TuneMix™ broadcast ends when the icon is pressed. |
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(During TuneMix™ broadcast/Tune Scan™ operation) Returns to the beginning of the previous song. |
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Plays a radio. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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(During TuneMix™ broadcast/Tune Scan™ operation) Advances to the beginning of the next song. |
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(When in a mode other than TuneMix™/Tune Scan™) Plays the previous channel. |
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(When in a mode other than TuneMix™/Tune Scan™) Plays the next channel. |
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Displays the setting screen. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (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.
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Select the
icon to display the channel list.
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Select a desired channel.
(Select from category list)
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Select the
icon to display the channel list.
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select a desired category.
Creating TuneMix™ Channel
The music channels programmed to Smart Favorite can be programmed to the TuneMix™ Channel.
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Smart Favorite can be programmed by selecting
on the SiriusXM Settings screen.
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The TuneMix™ Channel cannot be created unless two or more SiriusXM music channels have been programmed to Smart Favorite.
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Select the
icon to display the channel list.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select the desired music channel to the TuneMix™ Channel.
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Select
to register the TuneMix™ Channel.
Parental lock
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 canceled.
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.
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Select the
icon.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Input the default code [0000] using the number buttons.
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Select
.
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Input the new PIN code using the number buttons.
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Select
.
Pandora® (Some Models)
What is Pandora®?
Pandora® is free personalized Internet radio. Simply enter a favorite artist, track, genre, and Pandora® will create a personalized station that plays their music and more like it. Rate songs by giving thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to further refine your station, discover new music and help Pandora® play only music you like.
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Pandora® may not be available outside of the U.S.A..
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To operate Pandora® from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
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Create Pandora® account on the Web.
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Create Pandora® station using Pandora® application.
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Install Pandora® application on your device.
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Playback
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 |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the station list. Use to switch to other stations. |
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Thumbs-Down Press the |
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Thumbs-Up Press the |
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Bookmarking Bookmarks the song or artist currently being played. |
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Plays the track. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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Goes to the next song. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search). |
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The skip function may not be available depending on the device.
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The number of skips is limited by Pandora®.
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If the
icon is selected when the skip song function is running, the next song is skipped.
Selection from station list
Selection can be made from a programmed radio station list.
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Select the
icon.
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Select the desired radio station.
When is selected, songs randomly selected from the radio station list are played.
Selecting the sort method
The displayed order of the station list can be changed.
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Select the
icon.
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Select
.
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Select
to display in the order starting from the newly created station.
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Select
to display in alphabetical order.
Bookmarking
You can bookmark song or artist to check out later on the Web.
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Select the
icon.
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Select
to bookmark the song.
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Select
to bookmark the artist.
CD (Some Models)

Type |
Playable data |
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Music/MP3/WMA/AAC CD player |
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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.
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
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 center display.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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(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. |
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(MP3/WMA/AAC CDs only) Displays the file list of the folder currently being played. Select the song you want to listen to. |
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(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. |
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(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. |
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(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 canceled 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 canceled 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. |
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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. |
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Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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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. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search). |
Example of use (When searching for a song from the top level of an MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
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Select the
icon to display the folder/file list at the top level.
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When the folder is selected, folders/file lists in the folder are displayed.
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Select the desired song.
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Select
to move to a folder one level higher.
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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.
DVD (Some Models)

Type |
Playable data |
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DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR player |
DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR file |
Inserting the DVD
Insert the DVD into the slot, label-side up. The DVD is inserted automatically and the top menu screen of the DVD disc and controller are displayed.
There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the DVD.
Ejecting the DVD
Press the DVD eject button () to eject the DVD.
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 |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Returns to the DVD menu screen. |
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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. |
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Plays the DVD. Select again to pause the playback. |
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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. |
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Changes camera angle each time the icon is selected (usable DVDs only). |
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Changes display/non-display of the sub titles (usable DVDs only). |
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Changes the parental lock setting. Parental lock level and PIN code setting changes are possible. |
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Pauses the playback and displays the DVD setting screen. Select Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search). Select |
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Adjusts the screen. Displays the video setting screen at the bottom of the screen. |
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For safety reasons, images are not displayed while the vehicle is being driven.
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Slide the
of the controller to move the controller.
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If the mode is switched to DVD mode once the DVD playback has stopped, the playback restarts without displaying the DVD menu screen.
Setting DVD functions
Sound quality and aspect ratio settings can be performed.
Setting sound quality
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Select the
icon.
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Select
to adjust the sound quality.
Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search).
Setting aspect ratio
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Select the
icon.
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Select
.
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Select a desired aspect ratio.
Setting image quality
Brightness, contrast, tint, color density can be adjusted.
When the icon is selected, the following tabs are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Tab |
Function |
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Screen brightness can be adjusted using the slider. |
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Screen contrast can be adjusted using the slider. |
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Color tone of the screen can be adjusted using the slider. |
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Screen color can be adjusted using the slider. |
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Screen settings can be reset to initial values. Select |
Aha™
Aha™ 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/”.
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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.
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To operate Aha™ from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
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Install the Aha™ application to your device.
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Create an Aha™ account for your device.
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Log onto Aha™ using your device.
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Select the preset station on your device.
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If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Aha™ may not play on the center 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 center display. The displayed icon differs depending on the selected station.
In addition, icons other than the following icons may be displayed.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the main menu. Use to switch to other stations. |
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Displays the content list. Use to switch to other desired content on the station. |
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Like*1 Evaluates the current content as “Like”. |
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Dislike*1 Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”. |
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Reverses for 15 seconds. |
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Map (vehicles with navigation system) Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the navigation system. |
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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. |
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Returns to the previous content. |
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Pauses playback of the content. When selected again, playback resumes. |
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Goes to the next content. |
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Fast-forwards for 30 seconds. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search). |
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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 |
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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)
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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.
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When the
icon is selected, the currently displayed destination is displayed on the navigation system (vehicles with navigation system).
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When the
icon is selected, a phone call is placed to the currently displayed destination.
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Select the
icon to display the content list.
Selection of other destinations from the list can be made.
Some social stations, such as Facebook or Karaoke, support the ability to record and share voice messages using the “Shout” function.
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Select the
icon and start the countdown (3, 2, 1, 0). Recording starts when the countdown reaches zero.
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Records voice.
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Select
and store/post the recording.
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Recordable time varies depending on the station (Max. 30 seconds).
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Recording stops automatically when the recordable time has elapsed. You can then post or delete the recording.
Stitcher™ (Some Models)
Stitcher™ radio is an application which can be used to listen to Internet radio or stream podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you put into your favorites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on Stitcher™ Radio, refer to “http://stitcher.com/”.
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To operate Stitcher™ Radio from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
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Install the Stitcher™ Radio application to your device.
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Create a Stitcher™ Radio account for your device.
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Log onto Stitcher™ Radio using your device.
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If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Stitcher™ may not play on the center display.
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Due to the conditions of the Stitcher™ Radio application for Smartphones, the connection service with Mazda Connect is no longer available for Stitcher™ Radio application version 10 or later.
The linkage function using Apple CarPlay/Android™ is available.
In addition, services for other connection services may be subject to changes due to changes in Smartphone applications.
Playback
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 |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the station list. Use to switch to other stations. |
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Dislike Evaluates the current program as “Dislike”. |
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Like Evaluates the current program as “Like”. |
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Adds the current station to your favorites or deletes the current station from your favorites. |
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Reverses for 30 seconds. |
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Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback. |
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Goes to the next station. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search). |
Station list
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Select the
icon to display the station list.
Favorites station name: Select to display the program registered to your favorites.
Category name: A recommended category selected from your favorites by Stitcher™ is displayed.
Select it to display the category program.
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Select the program name to play it.
Add to your favorites
If the current program has not been registered to your favorites, it can be registered to your favorites.
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Select the
icon to display the favorites station which the registration can be added.
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Select the station name which you want to register.
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Select
to add the program to the selected favorites station.
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Multiple favorites stations can be selected and registered.
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Favorites stations registered by oneself as well those set by default are displayed.
Delete from your favorites
If the current program has already been registered to your favorites, the program can be deleted from your favorites.
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Select the
icon.
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The program is automatically deleted from the favorites station.