radio MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Interior Features
Audio System
Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal
at the same time. This causes a slight
delay in reception and may be heard as a
broken sound or a distortion. This problem
may also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
Reflected wave
Direct
Flutter/Skip noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.
Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from the
transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas
is characterized by sound breakup.
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are extremely
strong, so the result is noise and sound
breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.
Station 2 88.3 MHzStation 1
88.1 MHz
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Operating Tips for USB device
This unit plays audio files as follows:
Extension Playback with this unit
.mp3 MP3
.wma WMA
.aac AAC
.m4a
.wav WAV
.ogg OGG
CAUTION
Do not use an audio file extension on
files other than audio files. In addition,
do not change the audio file extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the file correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
NOTE
 Playback may not be possible
depending on the type and condition of
the USB flash memory even if the audio
file complies with the standard above.
 A copyright protected WMA/AAC file
cannot be played in this unit.
 The order of the music data stored in
the device may differ from the playback
order.
 To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.
 If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA,
it may not operate or recharge when
connected.
 Do not pull out the USB device while in
the USB mode (only pull it out while in
FM/AM radio or CD mode).
 The device will not operate if the data is
password protected.
MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG files written under
specifications other than the indicated
specification may not play normally
or files/folder names may not display
correctly.
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Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the\
commander knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Entertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation
of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for
the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direct\
ion in which
the vehicle is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites. (Radio,
phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.\
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Return to previous screen
1. Touch the
.
Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the
.
Home screen
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified.
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Entertainment
Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the pre\
vious
audio source is displayed.
To change the audio source, select the
icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Communication
Bluetooth® related functions are available.
Navigation
Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass in\
dicating the direction
in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is sto\
pped or traveling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth® and Language).
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
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Audio sound adjustment
Select the
icon on the home screen to
display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound)
Side: Low pitch
enhancement
Side: Low pitch
reduction
Treble
(Treble sound)
Side: Treble
enhancement
Side: Treble reduction
Fade
(Front/Rear volume
balance) Front:
Front speaker
volume
enhancement
Rear: Rear speaker
volume
enhancement
Balance
(Left/right volume
balance) Right:
Right speaker
volume
enhancement
Left: Left speaker
volume
enhancement
ALC
*1
(Automatic volume
adjustment) Off—Adjustment at
seven levels
Bose
® Centerpoint*2
(Automatic surround
level adjustment) On/Off
Bose
® AudioPilot*2
(Automatic volume
adjustment) On/Off
Beep
(Audio operation sound) On/Off
*1 Standard audio
*2 Bose
® Sound System
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC) is a
feature that automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality according to
the vehicle speed. The volume increases
in accordance with the increase in vehicle
speed, and decreases as vehicle speed
decreases.
Bose
®Centerpoint (Automatic surround
level adjustment)
Centerpoint
®*3 lets vehicle owners enjoy
a Bose® surround sound experience from
their existing CDs, MP3s and satellite
radio.
Specifically engineered to meet the unique
demands of reproducing surround sound in
a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple
channels allowing greater precision when
reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously
create a wider, more spacious sound field.
*3 Centerpoint
® is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
Bose
®AudioPilot (Automatic volume
adjustment)
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot
®*4 noise compensation
technology continuously adjusts the music
to compensate for background noise and
vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources
and not intermittent ones, such as speed
bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster
and more effective compensation for
unusual situations, such as driving on a
very rough road or at high speeds.
*4 AudioPilot
® is a registered trademark of
Bose Corporation.
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Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part o\
f the center display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently\
being aired.
Switches the on and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the .
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about five seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
or to change the radio frequency one step at a time.
When or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when the is on.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. 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 5-26.
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*Some models.
Favorites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favorites list is
common to AM, FM, and satellite radio.
Registering to Favorites
Long-press the
icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favorites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favorites list will not be deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the
radio station.
Deleting from Favorites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select the radio frequency you want to
delete.
5. Select
.
Changing Favorites list order
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select a radio frequency. The selected
radio station can be moved.
5. Slide the radio station or move it using
the commander switch, then select
.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a
broadcasting station is displayed in the
center display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio only. There is no text function on AM
radio. Text information is not displayed in
the following:
 During reception Not an RBDS broadcast RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Select the
icon while in the FM
mode.
2. Select
to open the genre list.
3. Select the genre type you want to
select.
4. Select the
, icon.
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NOTE
To change the desired genre, select the
icon.
Ex.)
89.3 is currently being received. With
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio
stations broadcasting Rock are at the
following frequencies.
98.3
*1, 98.7, 104.3*1, 107.1
*1 Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each
time
is pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3
NOTE
 Only one Genre can be selected. It may not be possible to receive any
station even if the Genre Seek function
is used.
 If a program in the selected genre is not
broadcast to a region, reception is not
possible even if the Genre Seek function
is used.
 The Genre Seek function searches for
genre code (program type) which FM
analog broadcasts transmit.

specialty programs (HD2-HD8) cannot
be searched because they are not FM
analog broadcasts.
 If radio stations which are selected by
scanning using the Genre Seek function
are
broadcasting stations,
they are changed from analog
broadcasts to
broadcasts
after a few seconds if the reception
conditions are good. The genre is
displayed after the switch, however, the
genre for FM analog broadcasts may
differ.
HD Radio
What is HD Radio
™ Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio
™ Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio
™ Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, album name
and genre will appear on the screen when
available by the radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have “multiple” or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
Listening to HD Radio
™ Technology
If
icon turns on by selecting a radio
station which is an
broadcasting
station, the analog broadcast is switched to
an
broadcast automatically after
a few seconds and then received.
If the
broadcast is stopped and
changed to an analog broadcast, press
down
to turn off .
Multicast channel selection (FM)
If multi-cast channels are available for an
broadcast currently being
received, the multi-cast channel list is
displayed. Select the desired radio station.
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NOTE
 If an analog broadcast is received once
and
is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.
 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). 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.
 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.
 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 later be purchased from
the iTunes Store. One hundred tags
can be stored. A maximum of 100 tags
(for 100 songs) can be stored for later
downloading.
1.
Select the
icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via the vehicle's
USB. Any stored tag(s) will be sent
automatically to the connected device.
3. Once at home or after parking the
vehicle safely, log onto the iTunes
Store with your device. Your previously
tagged song(s) can now be easily
purchased.
NOTE
 Both AM and FM can be
used.
 Because iTunes tagging only supports
purchases from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading of music from the vehicle's
audio unit is not possible.
 If the available memory for the
connected device is insufficient, the tag
is not sent.
 If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.
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*Some models.
Operating the Satellite Radio*
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SiriusXM
Satellite Radio brings you more of what
you love. Get channels and channels of
commercial-free music, plus sports, news,
talk, entertainment and more.
Commercial-free music from nearly
every genre
—rock to pop, hip-hop to country, jazz,
classical and more. Plus live performances
and artist-dedicated channels.
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
—every NFL game, every NASCAR® race,
24/7 sports talk, college sports and more.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and talk
—The biggest names, compelling talk,
hilarious comedy.
World‑class news plus local traffic and
weather.
Sign up for SiriusXM Satellite Radio today!
NOTE
 To listen to SiriusXM, a prior
subscription (fee-based) is required.
 The channels which you can receive
depend on the package you subscribe to.
 Satellite radio is broadcast as Sirius,
XM, and SiriusXM in the U.S.A., and
Sirius and XM in Canada. In this owner’s
manual, only the name SiriusXM is used.
 For traffic and weather channels, map
information is not displayed and only
audio broadcasts can be received.
 Call 877-447-0011 (U.S.A.)/
877-209-0079 (Canada) to activate.
For more information, visit www.
siriusxm.com (U.S.A.)/www.siriusxm.
ca (Canada). Satellite radio is only
available in regions providing satellite
radio service (some areas of the United
States and Canada). Contact Authorized
Mazda Dealer for details.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SiriusXM to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
New customers can receive a free
introductory subscription with a limited
term trial offer by calling 877-447-0011
(U.S.A.)/877-209-0079 (Canada) to
activate.
SiriusXM service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SiriusXM service, and report any
problems.
Please have the following information
ready:
 Radio ID (8-digit electronic serial No.)
Refer to Displaying the Radio ID (ESN)
 Valid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a clear
view of open sky, you will be instructed
to turn on your radio (in SiriusXM mode
and tuned to channel 184 (Sirius)/1 (XM
and SiriusXM)). Activation typically takes
only 2—5 minutes.
Displaying the Radio ID (ESN)
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is
displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT
channel buttons to select channel 0.
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