ignition MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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Inserting the disc
Insert the disc into the disc slot with the
label-side up.
Disc slot
CAUTION
Insert the disc with its label-side
(decorated side) facing upward. If the
disc is inserted upside-down, it may
cause a malfunction.
NOTE
If a disc is inserted while the Rear
Entertainment System is turned off but the
display is open, and when the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON, the system
automatically turns on and starts playback.
Ejecting the disc
Press the eject button to eject the disc.
Eject button
NOTElWhen the eject button is pressed, the disc is
ejected halfway.
lA disc can be ejected with the Rear
Entertainment System turned off.
qPicture Adjustment
The brightness (BRIGHT), color
adjustment (TINT), color density
(COLOR), and contrast (CONTRAST) of
the screen can be adjusted.
Press the picture adjust button
(PICTURE) on the remote controller to
change to the picture adjustment mode.
The picture mode changes in the order of
BRIGHT→TINT→COLOR
→CONTRAST→OFF each time the
button is pressed in this mode.
Press the picture adjust button (
)or(),
positioned to top/bottom of the picture
adjustment mode button (PICTURE), to
adjust each picture mode.
NOTE
lIf the picture adjustment mode is on and no
operation has been done for about 5
seconds, the mode is canceled
automatically.
lIf the picture is no longer adjustable by
pressing the picture adjust button (
)or
(
), it indicates that the adjustment value
has reached the maximum/minimum value.
Adjusting the brightness
1. Press the picture adjustment mode
button (PICTURE) and select the
BRIGHT mode.
2. Press the picture adjust button (
)or
(
) to adjust.
lPicture adjust button (): Brighten
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DVD video, DVD audio,
Video CD, Audio CD and
MP3/WMA CD Playback
(Disc Mode)
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD,
Audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD can be
played in the Disc mode.
CAUTION
For safe driving, adjust the volume
while driving so that ambient sound
can be heard.
NOTE
lDo not use the Rear Entertainment System
for a long period with the engine off. The
vehicle battery could run down.
lTo listen to the Rear Entertainment System
sound from the vehicle speakers, change the
audio sound to the Rear Entertainment
System sound.
Refer to Sound Output from Vehicle
Speakers on page 6-85.
lTo listen to audio other than from the
speakers of the rear entertainment system, it
is necessary to use the wireless headphones
that are included. For headphone
specification, refer to
“Operation Tips for Headphones”(page
6-75).
lThe cooling fan of this unit may activate if
the temperature of the unit is high, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
qBasic Operation
Power ON/OFF
Turning on the power
The Rear Entertainment System
automatically turns on when any of the
following operations are done with the
ignition switched to ACC or ON.
lThe display is open and a disc is
inserted.
lThe POWER button on the remote
controller is pressed.
Turning off
The Rear Entertainment System turns off
when any of the following operations are
done.
lThe POWER button on the remote
controller is pressed.
lThe ignition is switched off.lThe display is closed.
Playback
The top menu or disc menu may be
displayed on the monitor screen when a
disc is played. From these menus, the disc
functions can be performed.
Refer to Assist Functions (DVD video,
DVD audio, video CD and audio CD) on
page 6-93.
NOTE
lFor some discs, the top menu or disc menu
may be displayed automatically after
playback.
lRefer to the instruction manual attached to
the disc for the top menu or disc menu.
When no disc is inserted
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Insert the disc into the disc slot.
After the disc is inserted, the playback
starts.
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CAUTION
Insert the disc with its label-side
(decorated side) facing upward. If the
disc is inserted upside-down, it may
cause a malfunction.
When a disc has been inserted
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Turn on the Rear Entertainment
System.
3. Press the PLAY button to start
playback.
NOTE
If the Rear Entertainment System has been
turned off during a previous playback,
playback automatically resumes when the
system is turned on.
Stopping the playback
Press the STOP button to stop the
playback.
To resume the playback, press the PLAY
button.
Resume playback function
The Rear Entertainment System stores the
position where the playback has been
stopped using the resume playback
function.
Press the PLAY button to resume the
playback from the position previously
stopped.
NOTE
If the RETURN button is pressed after the
playback has been stopped, the resume
playback function is canceled. Once the
resume playback function is canceled, the
playback starts from the first chapter (DVD
video)/track (video CD, audio CD, DVD
audio, or MP3/WMA CD) when the PLAY
button is pressed.
Pausing the playback
Press the PAUSE button to pause the
playback.
Press the PAUSE or PLAY button to
resume the playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Fast-forward
Image and sound is fast-forwarded while
the FWD button (
) is pressed.
Reverse
Image and sound is reversed while the
REW button (
) is pressed.
Slow playback (DVD video and video
CD)
Press the SLOW button to slow the
playback.
Press the SLOW or PLAY button to return
to normal playback speed.
NOTE
lSlow playback is not available for audio
CD, DVD audio and MP3/WMA CD.
lThe unit is muted while in slow playback.
Skipping the chapter/track
Chapter (DVD video) or track (video CD,
DVD audio, audio CD, and MP3/WMA
CD) can be skipped (changed).
Fast-forward skip
Press the NEXT button (
) to skip to
the next chapter/track.
Reverse skip
Press the PREV button (
) to return to
the beginning of the current chapter/track.
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Auxiliary terminals
The auxiliary terminals consist of one
image input terminal and two sound input
terminals (for left and right).
Image input terminal: Yellow
Sound input (Right) terminal: Red
Sound input (Left) terminal: White
To use, open the cover.
CAUTION
Close the cover when the terminals
are not in use. If foreign material
penetrates, or liquid is spilled on it, it
may cause a malfunction.
NOTE
lFor monaural equipment (with one sound
output terminal), connect the terminal to
the sound input terminal (White). The
sound is output from the speaker to which
the terminal has been connected.
lNoise may occur depending on the
connected equipment.
Power Outlet
The power outlet can be used as a power
supply for electrical devices when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
Only use AC 115 V electrical appliances
requiring no greater than 100 W
Open the cover to use the power outlet.
WARNING
ØNever use medical instruments
with the power outlet.
ØFollow the cautions below to
prevent electrical shock.
ØDo not plug accessories into the
power outlet or unplug them
with wet hands.
ØDo not put anything other than
plugs into the outlet.
ØDo not disassemble the outlet.
CAUTION
ØAlways close the cover when not in
use. If foreign objects or liquid
penetrate the outlet, it may cause
a malfunction.
ØDo not use electrical appliances
that exceed the prescribed power
capacity. It may cause a
malfunction.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the auxiliary input for long periods with
the engine off or idling.
Plug-in
1. Open the cover.
2. Lightly insert the plug and turn the
outlet 90 degrees, then insert it fully.
POWER OUTLET
Unplug
1. Pull the plug out.
2. Close the cover.
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NOTE
The following electrical appliances may not
operate even if their electrical capacity is 100
W or less.
lAppliances requiring large amounts of
power for activation (such as cathode-ray
tube televisions, refrigerators with a
compressor, electrical pumps, and electrical
tools)
lAppliances with a power supply frequency
switch function (such as clocks and audio)
lAppliances for precise data processing
(such as measurement equipment)
Some electrical appliances other than the
above may not operate.
The protection circuit may operate and the
power supply may be stopped to prevent
battery depletion.
When using an electrical appliance for data
processing such as a personal computer, back
up the data frequently.
The power outlet (AC115V) cannot be used in
the following cases:
lBattery power is weaklAppliances with a capacity of 100 W or
more are used
lCabin temperature is extremely hot
Noise may occur during radio or television
operation depending on the electrical
appliance being used.
qUsing AV Equipment
CAUTION
For safe driving, adjust the volume
while driving so that ambient sound
can be heard.
NOTE
Before operating, read the instruction manual
accompanying the AV equipment to be used.
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. If a power supply is necessary, connect
the outlet to the power outlet.
Refer to Auxiliary Terminals and
Power Outlet on page 6-104.
3. Connect the image cable and sound
cables to the input terminals.
Auxiliary
terminalsAccessory socket
(DC12 V, 10 A) Plug
Red
White
Yellow
Sound cable (Right)
Sound cable (Left)Image cableAV
equipment
NOTElFor monaural equipment (with one sound
output terminal), connect the terminal to
either of the sound input terminals (Red)
and (White). The sound is output from the
speaker to which the terminal has been
connected.
lNoise may occur depending on the
connected equipment.
4. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
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Symptoms and Actions
If any malfunction is suspected, verify the following before requesting a repair.
If the problem cannot be solved after performing the procedure, have the system inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Some functions are not available depending on the disc. Read the instruction manual
attached to the disc before operating.
Symptom Cause Action
System
cannot be
turned onThe ignition is switched off. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
The remote controller batteries are
weak.Replace the batteries with new ones.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-83.
Remote controller batteries poles are
pointed in the wrong direction.Install the batteries in the correct direction.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-83.
The vehicle battery is weak. Recharge or replace the vehicle battery.
The cabin temperature
(Rear Entertainment System unit tem-
perature) is high.Retry after the temperature has lowered.
Image
cannot be
displayedThe ignition is switched off. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
An invalid disc is inserted.Insert a disc which can be played by this unit.
Refer to Operating Tips for Disc on page 6-68.
The wrong mode has been selected.Select the correct mode by pressing the SOURCE button.
Refer to Mode on page 6-89.
Disc cannot
be playedNo disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
Disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc with the label-side up.
Parent lock level is set. Clear or change the parent lock level.
Sound
cannot be
outputThe ignition is switched off. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Volume is too low. Adjust the volume.
The audio unit is not set in the Rear
Entertainment System mode.Set the audio unit in the Rear Entertainment System mode.
Refer to Sound Output on page 6-85.
An invalid disc has been inserted.Insert a disc which can be played by this unit.
Refer to Operating Tips for Disc on page 6-68.
No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
Disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc with the label-side up.
Playback has been paused. Cancel the pause.
The playback is in slow, fast-forward, or
reverse mode.Select normal playback.
Refer to Basic Operation on page 6-90.
Audio is not
output from
vehicle's
speakers or
headphonesDTS format language is selected and
played back.
(The vehicle speakers and wireless
headphones cannot playback DTS for-
mat language)Select audio other than DTS format.
Image
and/or sound
is distorted.The disc is dirty. Clean the signal surface of the disc.
The disc has a scratch. Replace the disc with another one.
Dew condensation on the disc Clear the dew condensation.
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4. Using your device, perform a search
for the Bluetooth®device (Peripheral
device).
5. Select“Mazda”from the device list
searched by the device.
6.(Device with Bluetooth
®version 2.0)
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code
into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth
®version 2.1
or higher)
lJust Works is detected
The pairing is performed
automatically.
lNumeric Comparison is detected
Verify the displayed 6-digit code on
the audio unit, which is also
displayed on the device, and touch
the
on-screen button.
7.(Device with PBAP profile)
Call history (incoming/outgoing
history) for the device is downloaded
automatically.
After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth
®Hands-Free again,
or by activating Bluetooth®Hands-Free
first after switching the ignition from OFF
to ACC, the device connection condition
is indicated in the display.
Device selection
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth
®unit links the device last
programmed. If you would like to link a
different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order of
device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition is switched off.NOTE
If the device name cannot be displayed,“...”is
added at the end of the title which is displayed.
Connecting other devices
1. Touch the
on-screen tab.
2. Touch the
on-screen
button.
3. Touch the device name which you
want to connect to display the device
information screen.
4. Touch the
on-screen button to
connect as a Hands-Free device. Touch
the
on-screen button to connect
as a Bluetooth®audio device.
5. Touch the
on-screen button.
6.(Device with PBAP profile)
Call history (incoming/outgoing
history) for the device is downloaded
automatically.
If the connection is completed, the device
name is displayed. Touch the
on-
screen button to display the device list
screen and display the
oricon in the
new device name which is connected.
Disconnecting a device
1. Touch the
on-screen tab.
2. Touch the
on-screen
button.
3. Touch the device name which is
currently connected to display the
device information screen.
4. Touch the
on-screen button to
disconnect the Hands-Free device.
Touch the
on-screen button to
disconnect the audio device.
5. Touch the
on-screen button.
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Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk-button.
NOTE
lThe Bluetooth®Hands-Free system is
operable several seconds after the ignition
is switched to ACC or ON (requires less
than 15 seconds).
lWhen operating the audio unit or the A/C
while using Bluetooth®Hands-Free, the
beep sounds or voice guidance (audio unit)/
cannot be heard.
Tutorial
The tutorial explains how to use
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free.
The available tutorial items are General,
Phone, and Audio.
To activate the tutorial, do the following:
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Tutorial”
4.Prompt:“Tutorial”
5.Say:[Beep]
“XXXXX... (Tutorial item)”
6. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance
instructions.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Help”,“Go Back”,“Cancel”,
“Display OFF/Display ON”are
commands which can be used at anytime
during voice recognition.Help function use
The help function informs the user of all
the available voice commands under the
current conditions.
1.Say:[Beep]“Help”
2. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance
instructions.
Returning to previous operation
This command is for returning to the
previous operation while in the voice
recognition mode.
Say: [Beep]“Go Back”
Cancel
The Bluetooth
®Hands-Free system
transitions to standby status if the
following operation is performed while
the system is activating.
Say: [Beep]“Cancel”
Display OFF/Display ON
The audio unit display can be switched
off/on by voice recognition operation.
Say:[Beep]“Display OFF”(or
“Display ON”)
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
lThe Hands-free system cannot perform
voice recognition while voice guidance
or a beep sound is operating. Wait until
the voice guidance or the beep sound is
finished before saying your commands.
lDialects or different wording other than
Hands-Free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
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NOTE
If a Hands-free device is not connected, it is
connected automatically.
The 911 operator can verify the vehicle’s
position information.
(Switching automatic 911 on and off)
The system can be set to not call 911 if
the air bags deploy.
1. Touch the
on-screen tab.
2. Touch the
on-screen
button.
3. Touch the
on-screen button or
on-screen button.
4. Touch the
on screen button.
qReceiving an Incoming Call
1.Prompt:
“Incoming call, press the pick-up
button to answer”
2. To accept the call, press the pick-up
button or touch the
on-screen
button.
To reject the call, press the hang-up
button or touch the
on-screen
button.
NOTE
To stop receiving phone calls, turn the Don't
Disturb Me function on.
qHanging Up a Call
Press the hang-up button or touch the
on-screen button during the call.
qMute
The microphone can be muted during a
call.
Touch the
on-screen button.
Touch the
on-screen button during
mute to cancel the mute.
qTransferring a call from Hands-
Free to a mobile phone
Communication between the Hands-Free
unit and a device (Mobile phone) is
canceled, and the line can be switched to a
standard call using a device (Mobile
phone).
Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off during a Hands-
Free call, the line is transferred to the device
(Mobile phone) automatically.
qTransferring a call from a device
(mobile phone) to Hands-Free
Communication between devices (mobile
phone) can be switched to Bluetooth®
Hands-Free.
Touch the
on-screen button.
qCall interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an
incoming call from a third party.
To switch to a new incoming call.
Touch the
on-screen button or press
the pick-up button on the steering wheel.
NOTE
lAfter receiving a new incoming call, the
previous call is placed on hold.
lTouch theon-screen button or press
the hang-up button on the steering wheel to
refuse a call.
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Updating the database
The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB memory.
1. Connect a USB memory containing the software for updating Gracenote.
2. Touch the
on-screen button.
3. Touch the
on-screen button.
4. Touch the
on-screen button to scroll the display.
When the display is scrolled to the end of the explanation, the
on-screen
button is displayed.
5. Touch the
on-screen button. The update is initiated.
6. Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
Do not switch the ignition off or disconnect the USB memory while updating the database.
Otherwise, data could be lost.
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