MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2014 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: MODEL CX-9, Model: MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2014Pages: 600
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(CD shuffle)
Touch the
on-screen button two
times during playback to play the songs in
the CD shuffle. “
”is displayed during
playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
“
” is displayed to cancel.
Display scroll
If a whole title cannot be displayed at one
time, touch the
on-screen button on
the right side of the title. When the last
character is displayed, touch the
on-
screen button to display the first character
of the title.
NOTE
lTheon-screen button is displayed only
if a whole title cannot be displayed at one
time.
lThe information viewable in the display is
only CD information (such as artist name,
song title) which has been recorded to the
CD.
lThis unit cannot display some characters.
Characters which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk (
).lThe number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Message Display
If “CD Error ”is displayed, it means that
there is some CD malfunction. Check the
CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
q Operating the Auxiliary jack/
USB port
Without auxiliary jack
Audio can be played from the vehicle
audio device by connecting USB device
or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod Mode on page
6-52.
With auxiliary jack
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug cable.
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.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod Mode on page
6-52.
q Error Indications
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.
IndicationCause Solution
CD
Error CD is inserted
upside down
Insert the CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CD is defective Insert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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qSetup
You can customize settings in the setup
display as follows:
Display
Refer to Power/Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 6-30.
Sound
Refer to Power/Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 6-30.
Language
1. Press the setup button (
).
2. Touch the
on-screen tab to
display the language setting screen.
3. Touch the desired language from the list.
4. Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
Only the available languages are displayed.
Audio Control Switch
Operation
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
lBecause the audio unit will be turned off
under the following conditions, the switches
will be inoperable.
lWhen the ignition is switched off.lWhen the power button on the audio unit
is pressed and the audio unit is turned
off.
lMazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
using audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first priority.
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qAdjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch.
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch.
qSeek Switch
When listening to the radio or SIRIUS
digital satellite radio
Press the seek switch up or down. The
radio switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1― 6). (Radio)
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to seek all usable stations
at a higher or lower frequency whether
programmed or not.
(SIRIUS digital satellite radio)
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to seek all usable stations
at a higher or lower channel whether
programmed or not.
When playing a CD, USB, iPod or BT
audio
Press the seek switch up to skip to the
next track.
Press the seek switch down to repeat the
current track.
Press and hold the seek switch in the up or
down position to continuously switch the
tracks up or down.
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AUX/USB/iPod Mode
Without auxiliary jack
Audio can be played from the vehicle
audio device by connecting USB device
or an iPod to the USB port.
With auxiliary jack
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 USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
How to use AUX mode ....... page 6-54
How to use USB mode ........ page 6-56
How to use iPod mode ......... page 6-60
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
ØClose the lid when the auxiliary
jack*1/USB port is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and liquids
from penetrating the auxiliary
jack
*1/USB port.
Ø Depending 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.)
*1 With auxiliary jack
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NOTElThis mode may not be usable depending on
the portable audio device to be connected.
lBefore using the auxiliary jack*1/USB port,
refer to the instruction manual for the
portable audio device.
l(With auxiliary jack)
Use 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*1or 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.
*1 With auxiliary jack
q How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the device plug to the USB
port.
Connecting with connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the auxiliary jack.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever: Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
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.
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NOTElInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack*1/USB
port securely.
lInsert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack*1/USB
port hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
*1 With auxiliary jack
q How to use AUX mode
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the audio button (
)to
display the audio screen.
4. Press the
on-screen tab to switch
to the AUX mode. NOTE
lWhen the device is not connected to the
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to
the AUX mode.
lSet the volume of the portable audio unit to
the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial.
lAudio adjustments other than audio volume
can only be done using the portable audio
device.
lIf the connection plug is pulled out from the
auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
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qHow to use USB mode
Audio button
Power/Volume
dial Track up/Fast-
forward button
File dial
Track down/
Reverse button
Type
Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC file
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
3. Press the audio button (
)to
display the audio screen.
4. Touch the
on-screen tab to
switch to USB mode and start
playback. NOTE
lSome devices such as smart phones may
require a setting change to allow USB
operation.
lWhen a USB device is not connected to the
USB port, the mode does not switch to the
USB mode even if the
on-screen tab
is touched.
lDo not remove the USB device while in the
USB mode. Otherwise, the data could be
damaged.
Pause
Touch the
on-screen button to
pause playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
playback is paused to cancel the pause.
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Fast-forward/Reverse
Operations using audio panel
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.
Operations on screen
Touch and hold the
on-screen
button to advance through a track at high
speed.
Touch and hold the
on-screen
button to reverse through a track at high
speed.
Track search
Operations using audio panel
Press the track up button (
) or turn the
file dial clockwise once to skip forward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button (
) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button (
) or turn
the file dial counterclockwise after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Operations on screen
Touch the
on-screen button once to
skip forward to the beginning of the next
track.
Touch the
on-screen button within
a few seconds after playback begins to
track down to the beginning of the
previous track.
Touch the
on-screen button after a
few seconds have elapsed to start
playback from the beginning of the
current track.
Displaying song list
The song list in the USB device can be
viewed.
NOTE
The song list may not display depending on the
conditions.
(Displaying optional list)
1. Touch the
on-screen button during
playback.
2. Touch the category which you want to select. The record list or song list is
displayed.
(Displaying a list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
Press theon-screen button to display the
upper list.
Selecting from list
Select the desired song to play.
1. Press the
on-screen button to select
the song list.
2. Touch the song you want to listen to.
NOTE
The selected song list becomes the play list.
Repeat playback
Touch the
on-screen button during
playback. “
”is displayed during
playback.
Touch the
on-screen button two
times while “
”is displayed to cancel.
Shuffle playback
(Shuffling songs in list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button during
playback. “
”is displayed during
playback.
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Touch theon-screen button two
times while “
”is displayed to cancel.
(Shuffling album in list being played)
Touch the
on-screen button two
times during playback. “
”is displayed
during playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
“
” is displayed to cancel.
Text scroll
If a whole title cannot be displayed at one
time, touch the
on-screen button on
the right side of each title. When the last
character is displayed, touch the
on-
screen button to display the first character
of the title.
NOTE
lTheon-screen button is displayed when
the whole title is not displayed.
lThe information (artist name, song name,
album name) is displayed only when 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 (
).lThe number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
If the message “USB Error ”is displayed,
it indicates that there is no playable file in
the USB device or there is an 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.
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