Accessories

Audio Unit

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NOTE:
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Purpose
  • The audio unit controls the CD, radio, exterior input devices (AUX/USB/iPod) and the display.

Function
  • Records the following items which the user has set.


Item

Specification

Preset memory

AM

6

FM1

6

FM2

6

SIRIUS (SAT1)

6

SIRIUS (SAT2)

6

SIRIUS (SAT3)

6


  • The imbedded touch panel type display in the audio unit displays music information for CD and radio, and it also displays back camera images and the navigation screen.

  • The audio unit has the following functions:

USB/iPod applicable
  • A USB device such as USB memory or an iPod connected to the auxiliary jack/USB port can be controlled by the audio unit.

Specification

Item

Specification

Rated voltage

(V)

12

Frequency range

AM

(kHz)

531—1602

FM

(MHz)

87.75—107.9

Amplifier maximum output

(W)

240.5 (external audio amplifier)

Output impedance

(ohm)

4

Display

Size

(inches)

480×272 (5.8)

Type

TFT *(Thin Film Transistor): Full-color


* Short for Thin Film Transistor Used a lot with color LCDs. Construction
  • An audio unit with AM/FM tuner/MP3/WMA (Windows Media Audio)/AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) applicable CD player is assembled in the audio panel.


Terminal layout and signal Audio unit

Terminal

Signal

1A

Front door speaker LH (+)

1B

B+

1C

Front door speaker LH (-)

1D

Front door speaker RH (+)

1E

TNS (+)

1F

Front door speaker RH (-)

1G

TNS (–)

1H

Steering switch3

1I

Vehicle speed signal

1J

AMP control

1K

—

1L

—

1M

R position signal

1N

Steering switch 1

1O

CAN_H

1P

Steering switch 2

1Q

CAN_L

1R

ACC

1S

Rear door speaker LH (+)

1T

AudioPilot®2

1U

Rear door speaker LH (-)

1V

Rear door speaker RH (+)

1W

Power ground

1X

Rear door speaker RH (-)

4A

Bluetooth voice input RH (+)

4B

Bluetooth voice input RH (-)

4C

Bluetooth voice input LH (+)

4D

Bluetooth voice input LH (-)

4E

Audio voice input RH (+)

4F

Audio voice input RH (-)

4G

Audio voice input LH (+)

4H

Audio voice input LH (-)

4I

HS-CAN (+)

4J

HS-CAN (-)

4L

Microphone voice input (+)

4N

Microphone voice input (-)

4P

Microphone ground

4R

Microphone power supply

4T

Microphone detect

4V

—

4W

AUX detect

4X

AUX signal LH, RH (-)

4Y

AUX signal RH (+)

4Z

AUX signal LH (+)

4AA

—

4AB

—

4AC

—

4AD

—

5A

USB power supply

5B

USB data (+)

5C

USB power ground

5D

USB data (-)


Antenna feeder connector

Terminal

Signal

3A

ANT CONT

3B

Antenna


Switch location


No.

Switch name

Function

1

EJECT switch

Ejects CD.

2

AUDIO switch

Switches to audio screen.

3

PHONE switch

Switches to Bucktooth dial screen.

4

NAV switch

Switches to navigation screen.

5

POWER/VOLUME switch

Audio power on/off and volume adjustment are possible.

6

SETUP switch

Switches to setting screen.

7

SEEK/TRACK switch (up)

  • Fast-forwards current tracks or radio stations.

  • Changes CD tracks or switches radio stations.

8

SEEK/TRACK switch (down)

  • Reverses current tracks or radio stations.

  • Changes CD tracks or switches radio stations.

9

TUNE/FILE AUDIO CONT switch

  • Changes CD tracks or switches radio stations.

  • Audio sound quality can be adjusted.


Operation
  • For the audio unit operation, refer to the AUDIO SYSTEM.

Fail-safe
  • Function not equipped.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.