USB port MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Features
Audio System
N O T E
 


y Playback may not be possible
depending on the type and condition of
the USB À ash memory even if the audio
¿ le complies with the standard above.




y A copyright protected WMA/AAC ¿ le
cannot be played in this unit.
 


y The order of the music data stored in
the device may differ from the playback
order.
 


y To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.
 


y If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA,
it may not operate or recharge when
connected.
 


y Do not pull out the USB device while in
the USB mode (only pull it out while in
FM/AM radio or CD mode).
 


y The device will not operate if the data is
password protected.

MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG *1 ¿ les written
under speci¿ cations other than the
indicated speci¿ cation may not play
normally or ¿ les/folder names may not
display correctly.

*1 Type B
Operating Tips for iPod
This unit supports playback of music ¿ les
recorded to an iPod.


* iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

The iPod may not be compatible
depending on the model or OS version. In
this case, an error message is displayed.
CAUTION
 


¾ Remove the iPod when it is not in
use. Because the iPod is not designed
to withstand excessive changes in
temperature inside the cabin, it could be
damaged or the battery may deteriorate
due to the excessive temperature or
humidity inside the cabin if it is left in the
vehicle.
 


¾ If data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda cannot
guarantee recovery of any lost data.
 


¾ If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the
iPod may not recharge and playback
may not be possible when it is connected
to the unit.
 


¾ For details on using the iPod, refer to the
iPod instruction manual.
 


¾ When connecting the iPod to a USB port,
all commands are made from the audio
unit. iPod control is not possible.

N O T E
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.

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Audio System
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]





Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-24



Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-26



Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page 5-28



Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player............................................................. page 5-30



How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-33



Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-33
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Audio System
Display scroll
Only 13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button ( 3 ). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
( 3 ) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
N O T E
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.

Message display
If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert it. If the message
appears again, insert another known good
CD. If the message continues to appear,
take the unit to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for service.
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB
port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug cable.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB mode on page 5-57 .
Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the audio
display, ¿ nd the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Indication Cause Solution
C H E C K
CD CD is
inserted
upside
down Insert the CD properly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CD is
defective Insert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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Audio System
N O T E
 


y If an analog broadcast is received once
and
is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the

station automatically.
 


y 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). 


y 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.
 


y 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.
 


y 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 be easily purchased from the
iTunes Store. Up to 100 tags can be stored.

1. Select the icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via USB. The
tag is sent to the connected device
automatically.
3. Synchronize the device with iTunes.
The tagged song can now be purchased
from the iTunes Store.

N O T E
 


y Both AM and FM can be
used.
 


y Because iTunes tagging only supports
purchases from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading of music from the vehicle's
audio unit is not possible.
 


y If the available memory for the
connected device is insuf¿ cient, the tag
is not sent.
 


y If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.

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Audio System
Icon Function

Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.

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.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .

Example of use (When searching for
a song from the top level of an MP3/
WMA/AAC CD)
1. Select the
icon to display the
folder/¿ le list at the top level.



2. When the folder is selected, folders/¿ le
lists in the folder are displayed.
3. Select the desired song.

N O T E
 


y Select to move to a folder one level
higher.
 


y The appearance of the repeat and
shufÀ e icons changes depending on the
type of operation in which the function
is used.

How to use Auxiliary jack/USB
port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug cable.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB mode on page 5-57 .
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Audio System
AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
N O T E
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.

Ty p e A


Auxiliary jack/USB port
Ty p e B


USB port
Auxiliary jack


How to use AUX mode
(Type A) ..................................page 5-59

How to use USB mode
(Type A) ..................................page 5-60

How to use iPod mode
(Type A) ..................................page 5-64

How to use AUX mode
(Type B) ..................................page 5-67

How to use USB mode
(Type B) ..................................page 5-67
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.

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CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the
device is connected to the vehicle
accessory socket. (If noise occurs, do
not use the accessory socket.)

N O T E
 


y This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
 


y Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
 


y Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
 


y To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
 


y When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.

How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
Ty p e A


USB port Auxiliary jack

Ty p e B


USB port Auxiliary jack

Connecting a device
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.

Connecting with a connector cable
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the device plug/connector
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.

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WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake or
the selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or the
selector lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.

CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.

N O T E
 


y Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/
USB port securely.
 


y Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
 


y Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.

How to use AUX mode (Type A)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) of the
audio unit to change to the AUX mode.


N O T E
 


y When the device is not connected to the
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch
to the AUX mode.
 


y Adjust the audio volume using the
portable audio device or audio unit.
 


y Audio adjustments other than audio
volume can only be done using the
portable audio device.
 


y If the connection plug is pulled out from
the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode,
noise may occur.

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How to use USB mode (Type A)
Media/Scan button
Folder down button Folder up button Play/Pause button Random button
Repeat buttonAudio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC ¿ le

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.
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) to
switch to the USB mode and start
playback.

N O T E
 


y Some devices such as smart phones
may require a setting change to allow
operation using a USB connection.
 


y When the USB device is not connected,
the mode does not switch to USB mode.
 


y When there is no playable data in the
USB device, “ NO CONTENTS ”is
À ashed.




y Playback of the USB device is in the
order of the folder numbers. Folders
which have no MP3/WMA/AAC ¿ les are
skipped.
 


y Do not remove the USB device while
in the USB mode. The data may be
damaged.

Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button ( 4 ).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button (
)
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (
) to
reverse through a track at high speed.
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How to use AUX mode (Type B)
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 on page 5-40 .

N O T E
 


y If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX
mode.
 


y Adjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switch, or audio
control switch.
 


y Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.



y If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may
occur.

How to use USB mode (Type B)
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG ¿ le

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.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
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