audio MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2012 Service Manual

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qError Indications
If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear
the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
ACQUIRING Depending on the
surrounding conditions
(such as large trees, build-
ings, or tunnels) and special
weather conditions,
SIRIUS radio reception
may be diminished or
temporarily interrupted. Improve reception by moving away from possible
obstructions. If the error indication continues to display,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ANTENNA FAIL Satellite radio antenna
malfunction Check the satellite radio antenna, antenna cable and
DLP antenna connector. If the error indication continues
to display, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CHECK 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.
NOTE
If a broken DLP* unit is replaced with a new unit, cancel the license for the broken unit and make
sure to carry out new registration for the replaced unit. If the license for the broken unit is not
canceled, you will be charged a reception fee for both units.
* DLP: Down Link Processor (SATELLITE RADIO Module)
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Audio Control Switch
Operation
í
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under
the following conditions, the switches will be
inoperable.
lWhen the ignition is switched off.lWhen the power button on the audio unit is
pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
Without Bluetooth® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Talk buttonPick-up buttonTalk button
Hang-up button
Pick-up button
NOTElThe talk button, pick-up button, and hang-
up button are operable with the audio unit
turned off.
lMazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
using audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first priority.
q
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch.
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch.
Without Bluetooth® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth® Hands-Free
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qChanging the Source
Press the mode switch () to change
the audio source (FM1 radio →FM2
radio →AM radio →CD player or CD
changer →SIRIUS1 →SIRIUS2 →
SIRIUS3 →AUX →BT audio →
cyclical).
Without Bluetooth® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth® Hands-Free
NOTE
CD, CD changer, SIRIUS digital satellite
radio, and BT audio modes cannot be selected
in the following cases:
lSIRIUS digital satellite radio unit, or BT
audio unit is not equipped on the audio
system.
lCD has not been inserted.
The AUX mode is unavailable unless you
connect a commercially available portable
audio unit (such as an MP3 player) to the
auxiliary jack. Connect a portable audio unit
or similar product on the market to the
auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over
the vehicle's speakers. Change the audio
source to AUX mode (page 6-59).
q Seek Switch
Without Bluetooth® Hands-Free
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With Bluetooth® Hands-Free
When listening to the radio or SIRIUS
digital satellite radio
Press the seek switch up or down. The
radio switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1― 6).
(Radio)
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to seek all usable stations
at a higher or lower frequency whether
programmed or not.
(SIRIUS digital satellite radio)
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to seek all usable stations
at a higher or lower channel whether
programmed or not.
NOTE
During radio reception
Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the auto memory tuning can be called
up by pressing the seek switch up or down
while any radio station stored in the auto
memory tuning is being received. Radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored with each press of the switch up or
down.
When playing a CD or BT audio
Press up the seek switch to skip to the
next track.
Press down the seek switch to repeat the
current track.
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to continuously switch the
tracks up or down.
q Mute Switchí
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the audio
muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the
audio is not muted. To mute the audio again,
press the mute switch (
).
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AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)
You can connect portable audio units,
such as an MP3 player or similar products
on the market, to the auxiliary jack to
listen to music or audio over the vehicle's
speakers.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Auxiliary jack
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.
CAUTION
ØClose the lid when the auxiliary
jack is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
penetrating the auxiliary jack.
Ø Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when
using the device with it connected
to the accessory socket equipped
on the vehicle. (If noise occurs, do
not use the accessory socket.)
NOTE
lBefore using the auxiliary jack, read the
manufacturer's instructions for the product
being connected.
lUse 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.
lTo prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
lNoise may occur depending on the product
connected to the auxiliary jack.
lWith regard to connecting a portable audio
or similar device to a power source, use the
battery for the device, not the accessory
socket.
Connecting the auxiliary jack
1. Open the console lid.
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2. Pass the connection plug cord throughthe cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the auxiliary jack.
Plug
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever: Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift 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 with the plug
connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
To listen to a portable audio unit
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. 3. Press the AUX button (
) of the
audio unit or the mode switch (
)
of the audio control switches on the
steering wheel to change to the AUX
mode.
Audio Unit Audio Control
Switches
NOTElSet the volume of the portable audio unit to
the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial of the audio unit or the up/down switch
of the audio control switch.
lAudio adjustments other than audio volume
can only be done using the portable audio
device.
lIf the connection plug is pulled out from the
auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
ØThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified
service personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Ø Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD
player with the top case of the unit removed.
Ø Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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Bluetooth® Audioí
qWhat is Bluetooth® Audio?
Bluetooth®audio outline
By programming portable audio devices
equipped with the Bluetooth
®
communication function to the vehicle's
Bluetooth®unit, you can listen to music
or audio recorded on these audio devices
from the vehicle's speakers. Bluetooth
®
audio devices do not need to be plugged
into the auxiliary jack.
After programming, operate the audio
system's control panel to play/stop the
music or audio.
CAUTION
Ø Always program audio devices to
the Bluetooth®audio system
while the vehicle is stopped.
Ø Because only specified Bluetooth
®
audio devices can be used, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
purchasing or changing devices.
Bluetooth
®audio devices which
correspond to specified
Bluetooth
®versions and profiles
can be Bluetooth®-connected to
the vehicle's Bluetooth®unit.
However, even among these
devices are ones which cannot be
Bluetooth
®-connected or have
limited functionality. Each device
to be used with the vehicle's
Bluetooth
®unit needs to be
checked individually for
compatibility. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer
concerning device compatibility.
ØU.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
bluetooth
ØCanada
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
ØMexico
Center of Attention to Client
(CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
bluetooth
Applicable Bluetooth
®specification
Ver. 2.0 or higher
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Audio profile
lA2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0
lAVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3
A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
®unit. If your
Bluetooth®audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, the
Bluetooth
®audio device can be operated
by controlling the device itself, the same
as when a portable audio system without
the Bluetooth
®communication function is
connected to the AUX terminal.
Function A2DP A2DP·AVRCP
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3
Playback No Yes Yes
Pause No Yes Yes
File (Track)
up/down No Yes Yes
Reverse No No Yes
Fast-forward No No Yes
Text display No No Yes
Yes: Available
No: Not available NOTE
lThe system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth®audio device.lTo make sure that your Bluetooth®audio
device is Ver. 1.0 or 1.3, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the Bluetooth
®audio
device.
lIt may not be possible to play a Bluetooth®
audio device if it is placed anywhere
transmission is compromised, such as
inside a metal container or the trunk. Move
the Bluetooth
®audio device to a location
where transmission is possible.
lBattery consumption of Bluetooth®audio
devices is higher while Bluetooth®-
connected.
lIf a non-Bluetooth®device is to be used, a
commercially-available Bluetooth®adapter
is required. When playing an audio device
with a Bluetooth
®adapter installed,
programming of the audio device may not
be possible or audio may not be heard from
the vehicle speakers if the connection of the
adapter and the device is poor. If this
happens, check if the Bluetooth
®adapter is
properly connected.
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qBluetooth® Audio Preparation
Bluetooth®audio device set-up
Bluetooth
®audio programming, changes,
deletions, and display of programmed
device information can be performed.
1. The mode changes as follows each time the audio control dial is pressed.
Select “BT SETUP” .
Standard audio-equipped model
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Bose Sound System-equipped model
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*
*
*
* Depending on the mode selected, theindication changes.
2. Turn the audio control dial and select a desired mode.
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