2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTE
The types of categories include Playlist,
Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre,
Composer, and Audio book.
List search
Press the list down button () to select the
previous list and press the list up button
() to select the next list.
NOTE
When the selected category is Song or
Audio book, there is no list.
Music scan
This function scans the titles in a list
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button ()
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will flash).
Press and hold the scan button ()
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
1. Press the repeat button (1) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “TRACK RPT” is displayed
( is displayed next to RPT at the
bottom of the display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
Song random
1. Press the random button (2) during
playback to play the tracks in the list
randomly. “SONG RDM” is displayed
( is displayed next to RDM at the
bottom of the display area).
2. To cancel the random playback, press
the button again after 3 seconds.
Album random
1. Press the random button (2) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the iPod randomly. “ALBUM
RDM” is displayed ( is displayed
next to RDM at the bottom of the
display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random playback.
NOTE
The track number being played randomly
is in the order of the iPod shuffle table.
Switching the display
The information displayed on the audio
display changes as follows each time the
text button (3) is pressed during playback.
ButtonInformation displayed on audio display
File number/Elapsed time
File number
Category name
Artist name
Album name
Song name
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NOTE
 The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the iPod
has information which can be displayed. This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot be
displayed are indicated by an asterisk
( ).
Display scroll
13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button (3). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
(3) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
If the message “CHECK iPod” is
displayed, it indicates that there is a
malfunction in the iPod. Verify that the
content recorded in the iPod has playable
files and connect correctly. If the message
reappears, have the unit checked by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Error Indications (Type A)
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.
IndicationCauseSolution
CHECK USBUSB device malfunction
Verify that the content recorded in the USB device has MP3/WMA/AAC files and re-connect correctly.If the error indication continues to display, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CHECK iPodiPod malfunction
Verify that the content recorded in the iPod has playable files and re-connect correctly.If the error indication continues to display, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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How to use AUX mode (Type B)
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower
part of the center display.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
NOTE
 If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not sw\
itch to the AUX
mode. Adjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switc\
h, or audio
control switch. Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's vol\
ume setting. If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may
occur.
How to use USB mode (Type B)
TypePlayable data
USB modeMP3/WMA/AAC/OGG file
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be
supported depending on the model or OS version.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
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Playback
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the center display.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Category list is displayed.
Current track list is displayed.Select a desired track to play it.
Plays the current track repeatedly.Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.When selected again, the function is canceled.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.Select it again to cancel.
Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This™.Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™.
If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has \
started to play, the previous song is selected.If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played\
is replayed from the beginning.Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the \
icon or the commander knob.
Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.Long-press to fast forward.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
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NOTE
 To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time. The appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of
operation in which the function is used.
Category list
Select the icon to display the following category list.
Select a desired category and item.
CategoryFunction
PlaylistDisplays playlists on the device.
ArtistDisplays the artist name list.All the tracks or tracks for each album of the selected artist can be pl\
ayed.
AlbumDisplays the album name list.
SongAll the tracks in the device are displayed.
GenreDisplays the genre list.All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected genre can b\
e played.
AudiobookDisplays the audiobook list.Chapters can be selected and played.
PodcastDisplays the podcast list.Episode can be selected and played.(Special service for some Apple devices.)
FolderDisplays the folder/file list.
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Example of use (to play all tracks in
USB device)
(Method 1)
1. Select to display the category list.
2. Select .
All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.
3. Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.
NOTE
Only the tracks in the desired category
selected in Step 2 are played.
(Method 2)*1
1. Select to display the category list.
2. Select .
All the folders in the USB device are
displayed.
3. Select .
All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.
4. Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.
*1 Can be operated using an Android™
device or USB flash memory.
NOTE
Only the tracks in the desired folder
selected in Step 3 are played.
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Gracenote Database (Type B)
When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, the album name,
artist name, genre and title information are automatically displayed if \
there is a match in
the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The information stored in this
device uses database information in the Gracenote music recognition service.
CAUTION
For information related to the most recent Gracenote database which can be used and
how to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com
Introduction
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technology and related content de\
livery. For more
information visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned
by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-
exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.
Gracenote® End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this
application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers
or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this
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You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers
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NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR
GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
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You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
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