USB MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 (in English) User Guide

Black plate (338,1)
Pandora®/Aha™/Stitcher™Radio
(Type B)
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
)to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as“Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
)to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as“Dislike”.
AUX/USB/iPod 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 or an iPod to the USB port.
NOTE
(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.
Type A
Auxiliary jack/USB port
5-52
Interior Features
Audio System
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page338
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (339,1)
Type B
USB port
Auxiliary jack
How to use AUX mode (Type
A) ......................................... page 5-54
How to use USB mode (Type
A) ......................................... page 5-56
How to use iPod mode (Type
A) ......................................... page 5-60
How to use AUX mode (Type
B) ......................................... page 5-63
How to use USB mode (Type
B) ......................................... page 5-63
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
ØAlways close the auxiliary jack/
USB port lid when it is not in use.
If foreign matter or liquid
penetrates the auxiliary jack/USB
port, it may cause a malfunction.
ØDepending 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.)
NOTE
lThis mode may not be usable depending on
the portable audio device to be connected.
lBefore using the auxiliary jack/USB port,
refer to the instruction manual for the
portable audio device.
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.
lWhen 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.
Interior Features
Audio System
5-53
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page339
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (340,1)
qHow to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
Type A
USB port Auxiliary jack
Type B
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.3. Connect the device plug/connector
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
Pass the device plug/connector cable
through the notch in the console and
connect.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with 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/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug into the auxiliary jack/USB
port securely.
lInsert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
qHow 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.
5-54
Interior Features
Audio System
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page340
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (342,1)
qHow to use USB mode (Type A)
Media/Scan button Folder down buttonFolder 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 file
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.
NOTE
lSome devices such as smart phones may
require a setting change to allow operation
using a USB connection.
lWhen the USB device is not connected, the
mode does not switch to USB mode.
lWhen there is no playable data in the USB
device,“NO CONTENTS”is flashed.
lPlayback of the USB device is in the order
of the folder numbers. Folders which have
no MP3/WMA/AAC files are skipped.
lDo 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.
Track search
Press the track up button (
) once to
skip forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Press the track down button (
) within a
few seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button (
) after a
few seconds have elapsed to start
playback from the beginning of the
current track.
5-56
Interior Features
Audio System
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page342
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (343,1)
Folder search
To change to the previous folder, press the
folder down button (
), or press the
folder up button (
) to advance to the
next folder.
Music Scan
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays ten
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button (
)
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will flash).
Press and hold the scan button (
)
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will
resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
Track repeat
1. Press the repeat button (1) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly.“TRACK RPT”is
displayed (
is displayed next to RPT
at the bottom of the display area).
2. To cancel the repeat playback, press the
button again after 3 seconds.
Folder repeat
1. Press the repeat button (1) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.
“FOLDER RPT”is displayed (
is
displayed next to RPT at the bottom of
the display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
Folder random
1. Press the random button (2) during
playback to play the tracks in the folder
randomly.“FOLDER RDM”is
displayed (
is displayed next to
RDM at the bottom of the display
area).
2. To cancel the random playback, press
the button again after 3 seconds.
All random
1. Press the random button (2) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the USB device randomly.
“ALL RDM”is displayed (
is
displayed next to RDM at the bottom
of the display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random playback.
Switching the display
The information displayed on the audio
display changes as follows each time the
text button (3) is pressed during playback.
ButtonInformation displayed
on audio display
File number/Elapsed time
Folder number/File
number
File name
Folder name
Album name
Song name
Artist name
Interior Features
Audio System
5-57
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page343
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (344,1)
NOTElThe information (artist name, music name)
is displayed only when the USB device
information in the USB device has
information which can be displayed on the
screen.
lThis unit cannot display some characters.
Characters which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk (
).
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.
NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
When the message“CHECK USB”is
displayed, it indicates that there is some
error in the USB device. Verify that the
content recorded in the USB device has
MP3/WMA/AAC files and re-connect
correctly. If the message reappears, have
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
5-58
Interior Features
Audio System
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page344
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (348,1)
NOTElThe information (artist name, music name)
is displayed only when the iPod has
information which can be displayed.
lThis unit cannot display some characters.
Characters which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk (
).
Display scroll
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.
NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
If the message“CHECK iPod”is
displayed, it indicates that there is a
malfunction in the iPod. Verify that the
content recorded in the iPod has playable
files and connect correctly. If the message
reappears, have the unit checked by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qError Indications (Type A)
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
CHECK USBUSB device
malfunctionVerify that the content
recorded in the USB
device has
MP3/WMA/AAC files
and re-connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CHECK iPodiPod
malfunctionVerify that the content
recorded in the iPod has
playable files and
re-connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
5-62
Interior Features
Audio System
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page348
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (349,1)
qHow to use AUX mode (Type B)
1. Select theicon on the home screen and 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 5-36.
NOTElIf a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX mode.lAdjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switch, or audio control
switch.
lAudio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.lIf the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may occur.
qHow to use USB mode (Type B)
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG file
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).
Playback
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Entertainment screen.
Interior Features
Audio System
5-63
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page349
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (350,1)
2. Selectorto switch the USB 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.
Category list is displayed.
Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.
Plays the current track repeatedly.
Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.
When selected again, the function is canceled.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.
Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This™.
Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™.
If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the
previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, 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.
Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
NOTElTo move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.lThe appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of operation in
which the function is used.
5-64
Interior Features
Audio System
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page350
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K

Black plate (351,1)
Category list
Select the
icon and display the following category list.
Select a desired category and item.
Category Function
Playlist Displays playlists on the device.
ArtistDisplays the artist name list.
All the tracks or tracks for each album of the selected artist can be played.
Album Displays the album name list.
Song All the tracks in the device are displayed.
GenreDisplays the genre list.
All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected genre can be played.
AudiobookDisplays the audiobook list.
Chapters can be selected and played.
PodcastDisplays the podcast list.
Episode can be selected and played.
(Special service for some Apple devices.)
Folder Displays the folder/file list.
Example of use (to play all tracks in
USB device)
(Method 1)
1. Select
to display the category list.
2. Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.
3. Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.
NOTE
Only the tracks in the desired category selected
in Step 2 are played.
(Method 2)*1
1. Selectto display the category list.
2. Select
.
All the folders in the USB device are
displayed.3. Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.
4. Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.
*1 Can be operated using an Android™
device or USB flash memory.
NOTE
Only the tracks in the desired folder selected in
Step 3 are played.
Interior Features
Audio System
5-65
Mazda6_8EA2-EA-14K_Edition2 Page351
Saturday, January 10 2015 3:26 PM
Form No.8EA2-EA-14K