2006 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal play
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat play
During music CD playback
1. Press the repeat button (
) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly.“RPT”is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat play.
During MP3 CD playback
(Track repeat)
1. Press the repeat button (
) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly.“RPT”is displayed.
2. To cancel the repeat play, press the
button again after 3 seconds.
(Folder repeat)
1. Press the repeat button (
) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.
“RPT”is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat play.
Random play
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
During music CD playback
1. Press the random button (
) during
playback to play the tracks in the CD
randomly.“RDM”is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random play.During MP3 CD playback
(Folder random)
1. Press the random button (
) during
playback to play the tracks in the folder
randomly.“RDM”is displayed.
2. To cancel the random play, press the
button again after 3 seconds.
(CD random)
1. Press the random button (
) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the CD randomly.“RDM”is
displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random play.
Switching the display
Each time the display button (
)is
pressed during playback, the display will
switch in the following order.
Music CD
File name display
Album name display
Artist name display Track number/Elapsed
time display
Disc tray number
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MP3 CD
Disc tray number
File name (ID3 Tag)
Folder name (ID3 Tag)
Album name (ID3 Tag)
Song name (ID3 Tag)
Artist name (ID3 Tag) Folder number/Track
numberDisc number/File
number/Elapsed
time display
NOTE
(MP3 CD)
l“NO TITLE”will be displayed when
the display is switched for a file
without a file, track or other name
input.
lThis unit can only read English
(including numerals) one-byte
characters. If any other character is
included,“NO TITLE”will be
displayed. Depending on the CD
writing software used, proper display
may not be possible.
Display scroll
Only 12 characters can be displayed at
one time. To display the rest of the
characters of a long title, turn the display
feed dial (
) to the right. Hidden
titles can be scrolled into the display one
character at a time.
NOTE
The displayable number of characters is
limited. If the number of characters,
including the file extension (.mp3),
exceeds 32 characters, it may not be
fully displayed.
Message display
If“CHECK CD”is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
for damage, dirt, or smudges on the CD,
and then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
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qError 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.
Indication Cause Solution
CHECK CDCD is inserted upside downInsert the CD properly. If the error indication
does not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer
CD is defectiveInsert another CD properly. If the error indication
does not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer
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Audio Control Switch
Operation (Steering Wheel)
í
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned
off under the following conditions, the
switches will be inoperable.
lWhen the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position.
lWhen the power button on the audio
unit is pressed and the audio unit is
turned off.
lWhen all CDs are ejected.
qAdjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, pull up the
volume switch.
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch.
qChanging the Source
Press the mode switch () to change
the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>
AM radio> CD player or CD changer>
SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3>
cyclical).
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NOTE
CD, CD changer, and SIRIUS digital
satellite radio modes cannot be selected
in the following cases:
· SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is
not equipped on the audio system.
· CD has not been inserted.
qSeek Switch
When listening to the radio
Pull up or press down the seek switch, the
radio switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1―6).
Pull up or press down the seek switch for
about 2 seconds until a beep sound is
heard to seek all usable stations at a
higher or lower frequency whether
programmed or not.
When playing a CD
Pull up the seek switch to skip to the next
track.
Press down the seek switch to repeat the
current track.
qMute Switch
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
lThe mute will be canceled in the
following cases:
lThe ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
lThe power/volume dial is turned to
ON.
lThe mode switch is pressed to
change to another source.
lThe volume switch is operated.
lThe seek switch is operated.
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
lThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service
personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player
with the top case of the unit removed.
lChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qOverhead Light
Switch
PositionOverhead Light
Light off
Light on when any door is open
Light on
qTrunk Light
Switch
PositionTrunk Light
Light off
Light on when the trunk is open
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Using Cup Holder:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.
Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups
or Drink cans in Cup Holder:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep cup
holders closed when not in use.To use, slide the lid.
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