audio MAZDA MODEL CX-7 2008 Navigation Manual (in English)

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nCD-TEXT
Music CDs are available in which separate
music data including album/title names,
music name, artist name, and other textual
information can be recorded. The data stan-
dard for recording textual information to
these kinds of music CDs is termed CD-
TEXT.
There are two regions of a CD where textual
information can be recorded which include
regions related to the entire CD (Attributes
recorded for the entire CD) and individual
track regions (Attributes recorded for individ-
ual tracks).As for this audio unit, textual information
(Track/artist information), which can be
recorded on individual track regions,
appears on the display. Textual information
(Album/artist and other information), which
can be recorded to regions related to the
entire CD, does not appear on the display.
Unless all the textual information is input in
one-byte characters, a dotted line (----) will
appear in place of the textual information,
even if one of the characters is not a one-
byte character (Two-byte character).
Album/artist information
CD-TEXT
01 Track (Track/artist information 1)
02 Track (Track/artist information 2)Textual information recording attributes for
the entire CD.
Textual information does not appear
on the display.
Textual information such
as "ABCDEFG" appears in
the display.
Textual information such
as "HIJKLMN" appears in
the display.
Textual information recording attributes for
each track.
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l
The liquid crystal display may not open if the power supply had been interrupted due to the
vehicle battery being disconnected.
l If the liquid crystal display stays open/closed (or partly opened) and does not move when
the liquid crystal display is pressed, turn the ignition switch and then on again. Then try the
open/close operation again. If the liquid crystal display still does not move, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The beep sound and voice guidance related to the audio operation are not heard while a
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.
Operating Tips for Display
nDo not place any objects on the dashboard. If you drop any objects onto
the dashboard or spill liquid on it, it may result in system malfunction.
nBe careful not to pinch your hands or fingers when the liquid crystal
display is closed.
nDo not open/close the liquid crystal display manually. It may damage the
equipment.
Beep sound and voice guidance restrictions while using Bluetooth Hands-Free (Mazda CX-9 only)
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nPower ON/OFF
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Note
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running.
nVolume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/volume dial.
Turn the power/volume dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power / Volume dial Mazda CX-9
CD button
MEDIA button
AUDIO button
Mazda CX-7CD button
Power / Volume dial
Audio buttonMEDIA button
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nAudio sound adjustment
(Mazda CX-9)
1.Press the desired button corresponding to one of the following modes.
• Audio button (AUDIO): Audio mode
• CD button (CD): CD mode
• MEDIA button (MEDIA): Image and Sound playback is possible using a portable video player connected to an external input terminal.
*
*The external input terminal is not equipped on your vehicle because it is not standard equipment.
2.Select the (SOUND) on-screen button to display the sound adjustment screen.
3.Select the on-screen button to display the sound adjustment screen (AudioPilot
®,
Centerpoint®, Rear seat-optimized).
(Mazda CX-7)
1.Press the desired button corresponding to one of the following modes. • Audio button (AUDIO): Audio mode
• CD button (CD): CD mode
• MEDIA button (MEDIA): Image and Sound playback is possible using a portable video player connected to an external input terminal.
*
*
The external input terminal is not equipped on your vehicle because it is not standard equipment.
2.Select the (SOUND) on -screen button to display the sound adjustment screen.
nSound quality adjustment
TREB (treble sound)
Select the on-screen button to increase treble, and to decrease.
BASS (low pitch sound)
Select the on-screen button to increase bass, and to decrease.
Select the
on-
screen
button.
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nVolume balance adjustment
Front/back volume balance
Select the FRONT on-screen button to increase the volume at the front, and REAR
to increase the volume to the back.
Left/right volume balance
Select the RIGHT on-screen button to increase the volume to the right, and LEFT to
increase the volume to the left.
Note
l Pressing an on-screen adjustment button for 0.5 seconds or more progressively changes
the adjustment range towards +/–, up/down, or left/right.
l While an adjustment button is selected in this manner, the level indicator will momentarily
stop at the medium range position and a beep sound will be heard before proceeding.
l Select the on-screen button to reset bass, treble, and balance.
l To return to the previous screen, select the on-screen button.
nAudioPilot®
AudioPilot automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level
of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot is turned ON, the system
automatically calculates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may be difficult to
hear depending on exterior noise.
(Mazda CX-9)
Select the AUDIOPILOT on-screen button when AudioPilot is on. Select the
AUDIOPILOT on-screen button when AudioPilot is off.
(Mazda CX-7)
Each time the on-screen button is selected, the Audio Pilot turns on and off.
AudioPilot
® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
nCenterpoint®
Centerpoint offers you the experience of 5.1 channel surround sound in your vehicle even
with your conventional 2 channel sound.
(Mazda CX-9)
Select the Centerpoint on-screen button when Centerpoint is on. Select the Centerpoint
on-screen button when Centerpoint is off.
(Mazda CX-7)
When Centerpoint is on, the true surround sound effect of Centerpoint can be adjusted to any
one of five level between minimum and maximam enhancement.
Note
l Centerpoint does not work with AM/FM/SIRIUS/AUX.
l Centerpoint operates only with a 2-channel stereo CD. Poor sound quality in the audio
signal playback could result from playing highly compressed audio such as MP3 with
Centerpoint operating.
l
If a CD or a DVD is inserted in the Rear Entertainment System main unit and selected as an audio
source, and the CD or DVD audio is 5.1 DolbyDigital/DTS audio, Centerpoint cannot be selected.
(Mazda CX-9 only)
Centerpoint® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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nRear seat-optimized (With Rear Entertainment System) (Mazda CX-9 only)
The rear seat-optimized function allows passengers to optimize the audio output to the rear
for a more pleasurable acoustic field.
Select the REAR SEAT-OPTIMIZED on-screen button to increase the surround effect to
the rear seat. Select the REAR SEAT-OPTIMIZED on-screen button to apply the sur-
round effect to all seats.
Note
Rear seat-optimized is only effective if a CD or a DVD is inserted in the Rear Entertainment
System main unit and selected as an audio source, and the CD or DVD audio is 5.1 DolbyDigital/
DTS audio.
nSurround
Centerpoint
When Centerpoint is on, the true surround sound effect of Centerpoint can be adjusted to any
one of five level between minimum and maximum enhancement.
Rear seat-optimized (Mazda CX-9 only)
When rear seat-optimized is on, the surround effect can be enjoyed at five separate levels.
IndicationEnhance change
Minimum
Low
Medium High
Maximum
IndicationEnhance change Minimum
Low
Medium High
Maximum
ON
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nRadio ON
Press a band selector button (FM/AM) to turn the radio on.
nBand selection
Successively pressing the band selector button (FM/AM) switches the bands as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being received, STEREO will be dis-
played.
Operating the Radio
Channel preset
on-screen button Mazda CX-9Seek tuning button
Band selector button
Satellite button
on-screen button
Scan button
on-screen button
Band selector button
Mazda CX-7
Satellite button
Channel preset
on-screen button Seek tuning
button
Scan button
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nTu n i n g
The radio has the following tuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and Auto
memory tuning. The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels.
Note
l
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO
to MONO for reduced noise, and the STEREO indicator will go out.
l To clear the information, press the NAVI button.
l If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be canceled.
nManual tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button will change the frequency higher or lower.
nSeek tuning
Pressing and holding the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher
or lower frequency automatically.
Note
If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without
stopping.
nScan tuning
Press the (SCAN) button to automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the (SCAN)
button again during this interval.
nPreset channel tuning
The 8 preset channels can be used to store 8 AM and 16 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2.Select any channel preset on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is
heard. The selected preset channel number and station frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
3.Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. To tune one in the memory, select AM, FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station
frequency and the channel number will be displayed.
Note
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be canceled.
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nAuto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known. Addi-
tional AM/FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels.
Select and hold the on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard;
the system will automatically scan and temporarily store up to 8 stations with the strongest
frequencies in each selected band in that area.
nAudio Sound Adjustment
Refer to “Power/Volume/Sound Controls”.
nSatellite Radio (SAT)
Vehicles equipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the
ability to receive channels of digital quality programming coast to coast via satellite. For infor-
mation on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital satellite
radio unit. A subscription to SIRIUS digital satellite radio service is required (available in the
U.S. - Except Alaska and Hawaii) to enable this feature once the separately purchased SIR-
IUS digital satellite radio unit has been installed. For subscription and channel information, or
for digital satellite radio technical issues, contact SIRIUS directly at:
-Web: www.siriusradio.com
-Phone (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week): 888-539-SIRI (7474)
-E-mail: [email protected]
-Mailing Address: Sirius Satellite Radio
1221 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10020
Attention: Customer Care
Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting
technical assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for
complete satellite radio activation procedures and information on how to display the ESN#.
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nInserting the CD
The display must be open (lowered) to insert the CD.
The CD must be label-side up when inserting. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD
and begin play. There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digi-
tal signals on the CD.
Note
"IN" is displayed on the tray number for a CD that is inserted.
nDuring CD playback
The disc title, the track title, and the artist name will be displayed.
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer
Track down button Track up button
on-screen button
on-screen button
Disc on-screen button
Scan button
Folder search on-screen button
Mazda CX-9
Track up button
Track down button Scan button
Disc on-screen
button
Mazda CX-7
Folder search
on-screen button on-screen button on-screen button
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