audio MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES 2002 (in English) Owner's Manual

FIND type Ð Allows you to select your desired FM program type and
search for that selection.
SHOW Ð Allows you to select from NAME (displays the name of the
radio station), TYPE (displays the RDS program type: rock, jazz, etc.), or
NONE (deactivates the RDS display).
Traffic announcements
This feature allows you to hear
traffic announcements. When in this
mode, traffic announcements will
interrupt radio and CD play.
When in FM mode and RDS is
activated, press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays. Press the SEL
control to engage the feature. The display will read TRAFFIC ON.
This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic
announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the
volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level
will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic
announcements will be at the selected volume level.
To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON
displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.
RDS traffic seek feature
When in traffic mode, you can use the SEEK feature to seek up or down
the listenable traffic capable frequencies.
With the RDS activated, press MENU until TRAFFIC ON is displayed.
Press and hold the SEEK control until the desired selection is reached.
The feature disengages when the control is released.
RDS traffic scan feature
When in traffic mode, you can use the SCAN feature to scan up the
frequency band for listenable traffic capable frequencies.
With the RDS activated, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON is
displayed. Press the SCAN control. SCAN TRAFFIC will display. The
audio system will scan to all traffic capable frequencies. If no valid
stations are found after one pass, the scan function is cancelled and NOT
FOUND displays.
SEL+MENU
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Radio data system (RDS) feature
This feature allows your audio
system to receive text information
from RDS-equipped FM radio
stations.
To activate RDS:
²When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays.
²Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON).
RDS features:
Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control to scroll through
the following selections:
Traffic announcements
This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode.
These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations.
When in this mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD
play.
²Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed.
²Press the SEL control to engage the feature. The display will read
TRAFFIC ON.
This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic
announcements. With the display reading TRAFFIC ON, adjust the
volume using the volume control to the desired level. The volume level
will show at the bottom of the display. Interrupting traffic
announcements will be at the selected volume level.
To disengage the feature, press the MENU control until TRAFFIC ON
displays. Press the SEL control. The display will read TRAFFIC OFF.
Traffic announcements are not available in most U.S. markets.
Program type
This feature allows you to search for RDS stations selectively by their
program type.
Press the MENU control until FIND
program type is displayed.
Use the SEL control to select the
program type. With the feature on,
SEL+MENU
SEL
+MENU
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Use the SEL control to manually set
the time.
²Press
to increase
hours/minutes.
²Press
to decrease
hours/minutes.
Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode.
CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.
MP3 DISC QUALITY FACTORS
The MACHtMP3 music system is designed for use with CD-DA (regular
audio discs), CD-R and CD-RW discs. Discs must comply with ISO 9660
and Joliet standards.
Several factors can effect disc playback quality:
²Disc capacity Ð Each disc contains about 650 MB of storage capacity.
We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of
storage.
²Disc type Ð Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may
cause an error message to appear. We recommend burning MP3 files
onto CD-R discs.
²Disc finalization Ð The disc may be left open for the purpose of
adding sessions to it at a later time, but be sure to close each session
or the disc will not play.
²Bit rate Ð The player supports bit rates from 56±320 kbps, as well as
variable bit rate MP3 files, but lower bit rates will have a noticeable
effect on sound quality and are recommended only for speech or low
fidelity music material. We recommend that you encode MP3 files
using a high quality encoder.
²PC configuration Ð Encoding MP3 files requires intensive use of your
computer's resources. Follow the PC configuration recommendations
of the encoder software vendor. We recommend that you avoid
running other software applications on your PC during MP3 encoding
to avoid undesirable noise and distortion.
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²Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not
being played.
RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies
are:
AM 530, 540±1600, 1610 kHz
FM 87.7, 87.9±107.7, 107.9 MHz
Not all frequencies are used in a given area.
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your authorized Mazda dealership.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................152
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................................125
and child safety seats ............127
description ..............................125
disposal ....................................130
driver air bag ..........................128
indicator light ...................16, 129
operation .................................128
passenger air bag ...................128
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................130
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................74
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................246
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................152±153
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................18
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................23, 48, 57
Automatic transmission ............157
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................158
fluid, adding ............................263
fluid, checking ........................263
fluid, refill capacities ..............273
fluid, specification ..................277
Auxiliary power point ...........88, 98
Axle
lubricant specifications ..276±277
refill capacities ........................273
traction lok ..............................155B
Battery .......................................244
acid, treating emergencies .....244
charging system
warning light .............................17
jumping a disabled battery ....201
maintenance-free ....................244
servicing ..................................244
voltage gauge ............................21
Bed extender ..............................99
BeltMinder .................................121
Brakes ........................................152
anti-lock ...........................152±153
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........16, 153
brake warning light ..................15
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............273
fluid, specifications .........276±277
lubricant specifications ..276±277
parking ....................................154
shift interlock ..........................157
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................79
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....273
Cargo area shade ........................98
Cargo net .....................................98
CD-6 disc .....................................57
CD-single .....................................27
CD-single premium .....................48
Cell phone warning ...................280
Certification Label ....................278
Changing a tire .........................194
Index
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