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lUse discs that have been legitimately 
produced. If illegally-copied discs such as 
pirated discs are used, the system may not 
operate properly.
l Be sure never to touch the signal surface 
when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD by 
grasping the outer edge or the edge of the 
hole and the outer edge.
l Do not stick paper or tape on the CD. 
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the side 
without a label). The disc may not eject 
resulting in a malfunction.
l Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can 
decrease the amount of light reflected from 
the signal surface, thus affecting sound 
quality. If the CD should become soiled, 
gently wipe it with a soft cloth from the 
center of the CD to the edge.
l Do not use record sprays, antistatic 
agents, or household spray cleaners. 
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and 
thinner can also damage the surface of the 
CD and must not be used. Anything that 
can damage, warp, or fog plastic should 
never be used to clean CDs.
l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are 
inserted at the same time, the system may 
not operate properly.
l The In-dash CD changer ejects the CD if 
the CD is inserted upside down. Also dirty 
and/or defective CDs may be ejected.
l Do not insert any disc with a peel-off seal 
affixed to it. Handling the In-dash CD changer
l
This unit may not be able to play certain 
CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer or 
music CD recorder due to disc 
characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt, 
etc., or due to dust or condensation on the 
lens inside the unit.
l Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to 
direct sunlight or high temperature may 
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make 
them unplayable.
l CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB cannot 
be played.
l This unit may not be able to play certain 
discs made using a computer due to the 
application (writing software) setting used. 
(For details, consult the store where the 
application was purchased.)
l It is possible that certain text data, such as 
titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW may 
not be displayed when musical data (CD-
DA) is playing.
l The period from when a CD-RW is 
inserted to when it begins playing is longer 
than a normal CD or CD-R.
l Completely read the instruction manual 
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.
l Do not use discs with cellophane tape 
adhering, partially peeled off labels, or 
adhesive material exuding from the edges 
of the CD label. Also, do not use discs with 
a commercially-available CD-R label 
affixed. The disc may not eject resulting in 
a malfunction.
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nOperating tips for MP3
l
This audio system handles MP3 files that 
have been recorded on CD-R/CD-RW/CD-
ROMs. Discs that have been recorded 
using the following formats can be played:
• ISO 9660 level 1
• ISO 9660 level 2
• Joliet extended format
• Romeo extended format
l This unit handles MP3 files conforming to 
the MP3 format containing both header 
frames and data frames.
l If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and 
MP3 files, playback of the two file types 
differs depending on how the disc was 
recorded.
l Packet written discs cannot be played on 
this unit.
l This unit does not play CDs recorded 
using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO 
and RIFF MP3 formats. Specialized glossary
MP3
Abbreviation for “MPEG Audio Layer 3”.
A technical standard for audio compression 
as decided by an ISO (International 
Organization for Standardization) MPEG 
working group.
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be 
compressed to approximately a tenth of the 
source data size.
ISO 9660
An international standard for logical 
formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
It is divided into three separate levels based 
on differences in file naming procedures, 
data configuration and other characteristics.
Bit rate
Refers to the volume of data per second, 
expressed in bps (bits per second).
Generally, the larger the number of the 
transfer bit rate when compressing an MP3 
file, the more information regarding musical 
reproduction it carries, and therefore the 
better the sound quality.
Packet writing
A general term for the method, similar to that 
used for floppy discs or hard drives, of 
recording the required file in a single 
increment on a CD-R and similar.
NOTE
Supply of this product only conveys a 
license for private, non-commercial use 
and does not convey a license nor imply 
any right to use this product in any 
commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real 
time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, 
cable and/or any other media), 
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet, 
intranets and/or other networks or in other 
electronic content distribution systems, 
such as pay-audio or audio-ondemand 
applications. An independent license for 
such use is required. For details, please 
visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.
 CAUTION
This unit can only play MP3 files that have 
an MP3 file extension (.mp3) attached. 
Do not attach an MP3 file extension to 
any other type file as it could cause noise 
to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit.
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nCD-TEXT
Music CDs are available in which separate 
music data including album/title names, 
music name, artist name, and other textual 
information can be recorded. The data stan-
dard for recording textual information to 
these kinds of music CDs is termed CD-
TEXT.
There are two regions of a CD where textual 
information can be recorded which include 
regions related to the entire CD (Attributes 
recorded for the entire CD) and individual 
track regions (Attributes recorded for individ-
ual tracks).As for this audio unit, textual information 
(Track/artist information), which can be 
recorded on individual track regions, 
appears on the display. Textual information 
(Artist and other information), which can be 
recorded to regions related to the entire CD, 
does not appear on the display.
Unless all the textual information is input in 
one-byte characters, a dotted line (----) will 
appear in place of the textual information, 
even if one of the characters is not a one-
byte character (Two-byte character).
Album/artist information
CD-TEXT
01 Track (Track/artist information 1)
02 Track (Track/artist information 2)Textual information recording attributes for 
the entire CD.
Textual information does not appear 
on the display.
Textual information such 
as "ABCDEFG" appears in 
the display.
Textual information such 
as "HIJKLMN" appears in 
the display.
Textual information recording attributes for 
each track.
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l
The liquid crystal display may not open if the power supply had been interrupted due to the 
vehicle battery being disconnected.
l If the liquid crystal display stays open/closed (or partly opened) and does not move when 
the liquid crystal display is pressed, switch the ignition switch and then on again. Then try 
the open/close operation again. If the liquid crystal display still does not move, contact an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The beep sound and voice guidance related to the audio operation are not heard while a 
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.
Operating Tips for Display
nDo not place any objects on the dashboard. If you drop any objects onto 
the dashboard or spill liquid on it, it may result in system malfunction. 
nBe careful not to pinch your hands or fingers when the liquid crystal 
display is closed. 
nDo not open/close the liquid crystal display manually. It may damage the 
equipment.
Beep sound and voice guidance restrictions while  using Bluetooth Hands-Free
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nPower ON/OFF
Switch the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Note
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long 
period of time when the engine is not running.
nVolume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/volume dial. 
Turn the power/volume dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
nAudio sound adjustment
1.Press the SOURCE button.
2.Select the desired on-screen button corresponding to one of the following modes.•  on-screen button : Audio mode (AM band)
•  on-screen button : Audio mode (FM band)
•  on-screen button : Satellite radio
•  on-screen button : CD mode
• ,   on-screen button : Image and Sound playback is possible using a portable  video player connected to an external input terminal.*
•  on-screen button : iPod mode
•  on-screen button : BT-Audio mode
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
LOAD /
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VOL
SOURCE
SCAN
SEEK
TRACK
MAP
DISP
MENU
VOICE RETURN
TUNE
Power / Volume dial
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*The external input terminal is not equipped on your vehicle because it is not standard 
equipment.
3.Press the TUNE AUDIO dial to display the sound adjustment screen.
4.Select the   on -screen button to display the sound adjustment screen.
nSound quality adjustment
TREB (treble sound)
Select the   on-screen button to increase treble, and   to decrease.
BASS (low pitch sound)
Select the   on-screen button to increase bass, and   to decrease.
nVolume balance adjustment
Front/back volume balance
Select the   on-screen button to increase the volume at the front, and   on-screen 
button to increase the volume to the back.
Left/right volume balance
Select the   on-screen button to increase the volume to the right, and   on-screen button 
to increase the volume to the left.
Note
l Pressing an on-screen adjustment button for 0.5 seconds or more progressively changes 
the adjustment range towards +/–, up/down, or left/right.
l While an adjustment button is selected in this manner, the level indicator will momentarily 
stop at the medium range position and a beep sound will be heard before proceeding.
l Select the   on-screen button to reset bass, treble, and balance.
l To return to the previous screen, select the   on-screen button.
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nAudioPilot®
AudioPilot automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level 
of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot is turned ON, the system 
automatically calculates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may be difficult to 
hear depending on exterior noise.
Each time the   on-screen button is selected, the Audio Pilot turns on and off.
 on-screen button is highlighted when   on-screen button is ON, and not 
highlighted when OFF.
AudioPilot
® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation. 
nCenterpoint®
Centerpoint offers you the experience of 5.1 channel surround sound in your vehicle even 
with your conventional 2 channel sound.
Each time the   on-screen button is selected, the Centerpoint turns on and off.
 on-screen button is highlighted when   on-screen button is ON, and not 
highlighted when OFF.
If any source invalid with   on-screen button is selected,   on-screen button 
is displayed in gray and cannot be switched.
Note
l Centerpoint does not  work with AM/FM/SIRIUS/AUX1.
l Centerpoint operates only with a 2-channel stereo CD. Poor sound quality in the audio 
signal playback could result from playing highly compressed audio such as MP3 with 
Centerpoint operating.
Centerpoint
® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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nRadio ON
1.Press the SOURCE button.
2.Select the   or   on-screen button to turn the radio on.
nBand selection
Choose AM by pressing the   on-screen button and FM by pressing the   on-screen 
button.
The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being received, STEREO will be 
displayed.
nTu n i n g
The radio has the following tuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and Auto 
memory tuning. The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels.
Note
l
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO 
to MONO for reduced noise, and the STEREO indicator will go out.
l To clear the information, press the MAP button.
l If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset 
channels will be canceled.
nManual tuning
Turning the TUNE AUDIO dial will change the frequency higher or lower.
nSeek tuning
Pressing and holding the SEEK/TRACK button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a 
higher or lower frequency automatically.
Operating the Radio
LOAD /
PUSHPOWERPUSHAUDIO
VOL
SOURCE
SCAN
SEEK
TRACK
MAP
DISP
MENU
VOICE RETURN
TUNE
Channel preset on-screen button
Scan button
Source buttonTune audio dial
AUTO-M on-screen button
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If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without 
stopping.
nScan tuning
Press the SCAN button to automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the SCAN 
button again during this interval. 
nPreset channel tuning 
The 8 preset channels can be used to store 8 AM and 16 FM stations.
1.To set a channel first select AM, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2.Press the TUNE AUDIO dial.
3.Select any channel preset on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. The selected preset channel number and station frequency will be displayed. The 
station is now held in the memory.
4.Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. To tune one in the  memory, select AM, FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station 
frequency and the channel number will be displayed.
Note
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset 
channels will be canceled.
nAuto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known. Addi-
tional AM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels.
Select and hold the   on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard; 
the system will automatically scan and temporarily store up to 8 stations with the strongest 
frequencies in each selected band in that area.
nAudio Sound Adjustment
Refer to “Power/Volume/Sound Controls” (   page 73).
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nSatellite Radio (SAT)
Vehicles equipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the 
ability to receive channels of digital quality programming coast to coast via satellite. For infor-
mation on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite 
radio unit. A subscription to SIRIUS digital satellite radio service is required (available in the 
U.S. - Except Alaska and Hawaii) to enable this feature once the separately purchased SIR-
IUS digital satellite radio unit has been installed. For subscription and channel information, or 
for digital satellite radio technical issues, contact SIRIUS directly at:
-Web: www.siriusradio.com
-Phone (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week): 888-539-SIRI (7474)
-E-mail: customercare@sirius-radio.com
-Mailing Address: Sirius Satellite Radio
1221 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10020
Attention: Customer Care
Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting 
technical assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for 
complete satellite radio activation procedures and information on how to display the ESN#.
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