MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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lFor example, the folder numbers for
folders (1), (3), and (5) in the figure are
not displayed because they do not
contain MP3/WMA files.
lFolders and files in a hierarchy are
played in the order that they are
recorded on the disc by the writing
software.
lUp to 255 files in 8 hierarchies can be
played.
lThe loading time may be longer
depending on the disc.
: Folder
: Order of playback: MP3 file
: WMA file
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Function menu
If MP3/WMA files are to be played,
operate the select button and move the
cursor to select the playback file,
playback mode, and display mode.
Folder number/Playback list number
File number
Playback elapsed time
Playback mode
Playback status
Folder/File information display
window
Display mode
Changing the display mode
1. Move the cursor to the display mode
by operating the select button to the left
or right.
2. Change the display mode by operating
the select button up or down.
Display Displayed information
FOLDER All folders and files display
TAG INFOFile tag display
(FOLDER name, FILE name,
TITLE name, ARTIST name,
and ALBUM name) display
TREE IDX Folder tree display
PLST IDXPlaylist display
(If there is a playlist on the
disc.)
PLAYLISTFiles on playlist display
(If the files on the playlist are
being played.)
CD TRACKCD track display
(If CD tracks on a disc which
has both MP3/WMA and CD
audio files are being played.)
Changing the playback mode
1. Move the cursor to the playback mode
by operating the select button to the left
or right.
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2. Change the display mode by operating
the select button up or down.
Display Playback mode
ALL All files are played repeatedly.
1The current file is played
repeatedly.
NONAll files are played once and the
playback stops.
RPFAll files in the current folder are
played repeatedly.
NOFFiles in the current folder are
played once and the playback
stops.
RND All files are played randomly.
RNFFiles in the current folder are
played randomly.
NOTE
If RND or RNF is selected during a playlist
playback, files on the playlist are played
randomly. Refer to Playlist File Playback on
page 6-98.
Selection file
While in FOLDER display mode
1. Move the cursor to the folder/file
information display window by
operating the select button to the left or
right.
2. Move the cursor to the desired folder/
file by operating the select button up or
down.
3. Press the ENTER button to play the
selected file or to move to the selected
folder.
NOTE
To return to an upper hierarchy, move the
cursor to the“PARENT FOLDER”and press
the ENTER button.
While in TREEIDX display mode
1. Move the cursor to the folder/file
information display window by
operating the select button to the left or
right.
2. Move the cursor to the folder where the
desired file is located by operating the
select button up or down.
3. Press the ENTER button. Playback
starts from the first track in the selected
folder.
NOTE
l“”mark is attached to a folder if the
folder has a playable MP3/WMA file.
lIf a disc including a playlist is being
played, the playlist file can be selected.
Playlist file playback
Playlist files can be played using the
following procedure:
1. Set the display mode to the TREEIDX
mode. Refer to Assist Functions (MP3/
WMA CD) on page 6-96.
2. Move the cursor to the PLAYLIST by
operating the select button.
3. Press the ENTER button to change the
display from TREEIDX to PLSTIDX.
4. Move the cursor to the desired playlist
file by operating the select button up or
down.
5. Press the ENTER button. Playback
starts in the order programmed in the
playlist file.
NOTE
The loading time after pressing the ENTER
button may be longer depending on the disc.
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qInitial Setting Function
The settings set in the initial setting
function remain after the unit is turned off
or the disc is changed.
The following items can be set in the
initial setting.
Lang: Sound and subtitle setting
Rating: Parental lock setting
Mark: On-Screen Mark, Angle Mark and
Mode Priority settings
Audio: Audio DRC setting
Aspect: Not available
Displaying/selecting the initial setting
function menu
1. Press the SET UP button while the disc
is not being played to display the initial
setting function menu on the monitor
screen.
NOTE
lThe initial setting can be performed with no
disc inserted.
lAfter setting the initial setting, the playback
starts from the first chapter/track.
2. Move the cursor to the desired menu
by operating the select button up/down
or left/right.3. Press the ENTER button. The selected
menu is highlighted to indicate that the
menu is selected.
4. Select the item to be set by operating
the select button up or down.
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5. Press the ENTER button. The
highlighted color returns to the
previous color to indicate that the
selected item is set.
6. To finish the function menu on the
monitor display, press the SET UP,
MENU, or STOP button.
Lang (Language)
Sound and subtitles can be changed to the
desired language.
Menu language: Language used for top
menu/disc menu
Sound language: Language used for
movie sound (voice)
Subtitle language: Language used for
subtitlesChanging to a language other than
English and Japanese
NOTE
lLanguages other than English and
Japanese can be set by entering the
language code in the language code list.
Refer to Language Code List on page
6-108.
lIf the selected language is not recorded in
the disc, the language is not available.
1. Move the cursor to“Other”by
operating the select button up or down.
2. Press the ENTER button, and then
operate the select button to the right.
3. Enter the desired language code by
pressing the number keys (0 to 9) or
operating the select button up or down.
4. Press the ENTER button to set the
language of the entered language code.
NOTE
If“English”or“Japanese”is selected
afterward, the previously entered language
code is cleared.
Rating
If the disc has a parental lock code,
viewing can be restricted. Also, the setting
can be protected by a password to prevent
someone changing the setting.
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Viewing can be restricted by setting the
parent lock level.
For example, if the level is set to 6, level 7
or higher viewing is locked and cannot be
played.
NOTE
lParent lock is not available depending on
the disc.
lThe initial password setting (when
purchased) is“0000”.
Rating change: Parent lock level setting
Country change: Setting for the country
where the disc is being played.
Password change: Registered password
changesChanging the Rating setting
1. Enter the password by pressing the
number keys (0 to 9) or operating the
select button up or down.
2. Press the ENTER button.
If the password is confirmed, the
Rating change mode is displayed.
NOTE
The setting cannot be changed without the
correct password. Note down the password so
you don't forget it.
3. Select the desired parent lock level and
press the ENTER button to set.
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Country change
NOTE
It is necessary to set the country code because
the parent lock level is different depending on
the country. When using the unit in U.S.A., set
the country code to“3018”. The parent lock
function is disabled without the country code
setting (page 6-110).
1. Enter the password by pressing the
number keys (0 to 9) or operating the
select button up or down.
2. Press the ENTER button.
If the password is confirmed, the
password change mode is displayed.
NOTE
The setting cannot be changed without the
correct password. Note down the password so
you don't forget it.
3. Enter the country code by pressing the
number keys (0 to 9) or operating the
select button up or down.
4. Press the ENTER button to set the
country of the entered country code.
Changing the password
1. Enter the password by pressing the
number keys (0 to 9) or operating the
select button up or down.
2. Press the ENTER button.
If the password is confirmed, the
password change mode is displayed.
NOTE
The setting cannot be changed without the
correct password. Note down the password so
you don't forget it.
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3. Enter the new password by pressing the
number keys (0 to 9) or operating the
select button up or down.
4. Press the ENTER button to set the new
password.
Mark
The DVD video playback status and angle
display on/off, and priority of the inserted
discs can be set.
On-Screen Mark
Select ON to display, OFF not to display
the DVD video playback status on the
upper right corner of the screen.
When the screen display is on, the
following marks are displayed on the
upper right corner of the screen (in Disc
mode).
Mark Condition
Playback
Stop (Resume standby)
Pause
Fast-forward
Reverse
Angle display
The camera mark display when multi-
angle can be performed.
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NOTElThe display angle change is not available
for discs other than multi-angle recorded
DVD discs. Refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the disc for details.
lThe screen size and angle can be changed
when On-Screen Mark and Angle Mark is
off.
Mode Priority
The priority of the inserted discs (CD-R/
CD-RW) can be selected.
Audio
Digital Output
Not used with this unit.
Audio DRC
The audio dynamic range can be adjusted
to reduce the difference between the
maximum and minimum audio output.
Audio compression of the DVD video
playback can be selected or deselected
during playback using the following
modes:
Mode Function
NONE Playback with normal volume
LINELower volume is increased to
reduce difference in volume range.
RFUse when it is still difficult to hear
sound while using LINE.
Sound quality is reduced while
using RF.
NOTE
Only sound output from the headphones is
available.
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode)
In AUX mode, AV equipment such as a
video game player or a video camera can
be used by connecting the image and
sound cables to the auxiliary terminals.
NOTE
lBefore operating, read the instruction
manual accompanying the AV equipment to
be used.
lTo listen to the Rear Entertainment System
sound from the vehicle speakers, change the
audio sound to the Rear Entertainment
System sound.
Refer to Sound Output from Vehicle
Speakers on page 6-85.
To listen to audio other than from the
speakers of the rear entertainment system, it
is necessary to use the wireless headphones
that are included. For headphone
specification, refer to
“Operation Tips for Headphones”(page
6-75).
lThe cooling fan for this unit may activate if
the temperature of the unit is high, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
qAuxiliary Terminals and Power
Outlet
The auxiliary terminals and power outlet
are positioned as shown in the figure.
Power outlet
(AC115V)
Auxiliary
terminals
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Auxiliary terminals
The auxiliary terminals consist of one
image input terminal and two sound input
terminals (for left and right).
Image input terminal: Yellow
Sound input (Right) terminal: Red
Sound input (Left) terminal: White
To use, open the cover.
CAUTION
Close the cover when the terminals
are not in use. If foreign material
penetrates, or liquid is spilled on it, it
may cause a malfunction.
NOTE
lFor monaural equipment (with one sound
output terminal), connect the terminal to
the sound input terminal (White). The
sound is output from the speaker to which
the terminal has been connected.
lNoise may occur depending on the
connected equipment.
Power Outlet
The power outlet can be used as a power
supply for electrical devices when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
Only use AC 115 V electrical appliances
requiring no greater than 100 W
Open the cover to use the power outlet.
WARNING
ØNever use medical instruments
with the power outlet.
ØFollow the cautions below to
prevent electrical shock.
ØDo not plug accessories into the
power outlet or unplug them
with wet hands.
ØDo not put anything other than
plugs into the outlet.
ØDo not disassemble the outlet.
CAUTION
ØAlways close the cover when not in
use. If foreign objects or liquid
penetrate the outlet, it may cause
a malfunction.
ØDo not use electrical appliances
that exceed the prescribed power
capacity. It may cause a
malfunction.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the auxiliary input for long periods with
the engine off or idling.
Plug-in
1. Open the cover.
2. Lightly insert the plug and turn the
outlet 90 degrees, then insert it fully.
POWER OUTLET
Unplug
1. Pull the plug out.
2. Close the cover.
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NOTE
The following electrical appliances may not
operate even if their electrical capacity is 100
W or less.
lAppliances requiring large amounts of
power for activation (such as cathode-ray
tube televisions, refrigerators with a
compressor, electrical pumps, and electrical
tools)
lAppliances with a power supply frequency
switch function (such as clocks and audio)
lAppliances for precise data processing
(such as measurement equipment)
Some electrical appliances other than the
above may not operate.
The protection circuit may operate and the
power supply may be stopped to prevent
battery depletion.
When using an electrical appliance for data
processing such as a personal computer, back
up the data frequently.
The power outlet (AC115V) cannot be used in
the following cases:
lBattery power is weaklAppliances with a capacity of 100 W or
more are used
lCabin temperature is extremely hot
Noise may occur during radio or television
operation depending on the electrical
appliance being used.
qUsing AV Equipment
CAUTION
For safe driving, adjust the volume
while driving so that ambient sound
can be heard.
NOTE
Before operating, read the instruction manual
accompanying the AV equipment to be used.
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. If a power supply is necessary, connect
the outlet to the power outlet.
Refer to Auxiliary Terminals and
Power Outlet on page 6-104.
3. Connect the image cable and sound
cables to the input terminals.
Auxiliary
terminalsAccessory socket
(DC12 V, 10 A) Plug
Red
White
Yellow
Sound cable (Right)
Sound cable (Left)Image cableAV
equipment
NOTElFor monaural equipment (with one sound
output terminal), connect the terminal to
either of the sound input terminals (Red)
and (White). The sound is output from the
speaker to which the terminal has been
connected.
lNoise may occur depending on the
connected equipment.
4. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
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