2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 radio

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*Some models.
Favorites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favorites list is
common to AM, FM, and satellite radio.
Registering to Favorites
Long-press the icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favorites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favorites list will not be deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the radio station name or radio
frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favorites
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Select the radio station or radio
frequency you want to delete.
5. Select .
Changing Favorites list order
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Select a radio station or radio
frequency. The selected radio station
can be moved.
5. Slide the radio station or move it using
the commander switch, then select .
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)*
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a
broadcasting station is displayed in the
center display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio. Text information is not displayed in
the following:
 During reception Not an RBDS broadcast RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Select the icon while in the FM
mode.
2. Select to open the genre list.
3. Select the genre type you want to
select.
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4. Select the , icon.
NOTE
To change the desired genre, select the
icon.
Ex.)
89.3 is currently being received. With
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio
stations broadcasting Rock are at the
following frequencies.
98.3*1, 98.7, 104.3*1, 107.1
*1 Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each
time is pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3
NOTE
 Only one Genre can be selected. It may not be possible to receive any
station even if the Genre Seek function
is used. If a program in the selected genre is not
broadcast to a region, reception is not
possible even if the Genre Seek function
is used. The Genre Seek function searches for
genre code (program type) which FM
analog broadcasts transmit.
specialty programs (HD2-HD8) cannot
be searched because they are not FM
analog broadcasts. If radio stations which are selected by
scanning using the Genre Seek function
are broadcasting stations,
they are changed from analog
broadcasts to broadcasts
after a few seconds if the reception
conditions are good. The genre is
displayed after the switch, however, the
genre for FM analog broadcasts may
differ.
HD Radio
What is HD Radio™ Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio™ Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, album name
and genre will appear on the screen when
available by the radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have “multiple” or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
Listening to HD Radio™ Technology
If icon turns on by selecting a radio
station which is an broadcasting
station, the analog broadcast is switched to
an broadcast automatically after
a few seconds and then received.
If the broadcast is stopped and
changed to an analog broadcast, press
down to turn off .
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Multicast channel selection (FM)
If multi-cast channels are available for an
broadcast currently being
received, the multi-cast channel list is
displayed. Select the desired radio station.
NOTE
 If an analog broadcast is received once
and is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.
 When the icon is illuminated, there
could be a noticeable difference in
sound quality and volume when a
change from digital to analog signals
occurs. If the sound quality and volume
become noticeably diminished or cut
off, select the icon to turn off
( icon is not illuminated). Once an analog broadcast is received
when HD1 is selected from the Favorite
channels, it is switched to
automatically. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, or HD is off,
switching to broadcasts is
not possible.  When an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8) is selected from the Favorite
channels, “Signal Lost” is displayed
and no audio is output until
is received. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, “Signal Lost”
continues to be displayed.
 If the icon is not illuminated,
information such as song titles of the
station are received,
however, the audio output is analog.
iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with
USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired,
the song can be easily purchased from the
iTunes Store. Up to 100 tags can be stored.
1. Select the icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via USB. The
tag is sent to the connected device
automatically.
3. Synchronize the device with iTunes.
The tagged song can now be purchased
from the iTunes Store.
NOTE
 Both AM and FM can be
used. Because iTunes Tagging only supports
purchasing from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading from the equipped vehicle
audio is not possible. If the available memory for the
connected device is insufficient, the tag
is not sent. If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.
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Operating the Satellite Radio*
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SiriusXM
Satellite Radio brings you more of what
you love. Get channels and channels of
commercial-free music, plus sports, news,
talk, entertainment and more.
Commercial-free music from nearly
every genre —rock to pop, hip-hop to
country, jazz, classical and more. Plus
live performances and artist-dedicated
channels.
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
—every NFL game, every NASCAR®
race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and
more.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and
talk —The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy.
World-class news plus local traffic and
weather.
Sign up for SiriusXM Satellite Radio
today!
NOTE
 To listen to SiriusXM, a prior
subscription (fee-based) is required. The channels which you can receive
depend on the package you subscribe
to. Satellite radio is broadcast as Sirius,
XM, and SiriusXM in the U.S.A.,
and Sirius and XM in Canada. In
this owner’s manual, only the name
SiriusXM is used.
 For traffic and weather channels, map
information is not displayed and only
audio broadcasts can be received. Call 888-539-7474 to activate. For
more information, visit www.siriusxm.
com. Satellite radio is only available in
regions providing satellite radio service
(some areas of the United States and
Canada). Contact Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SiriusXM to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
SiriusXM service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SiriusXM service, and report any
problems.
Please have the following information
ready:
 Radio ID (8-digit electronic serial no -
See below for how to find your ESN) Valid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a clear
view of open sky, you will be instructed
to turn on your radio (in SiriusXM mode
and tuned to channel 184 (Sirius)/1 (XM
and SiriusXM)). Activation typically takes
only 2—5 minutes.
Displaying the Radio ID (ESN)
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is
displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT
channel buttons to select channel 0.
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SiriusXM operation
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the ce\
nter display.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the channel list of the current category.
Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel currently b\
eing aired.Refer to Operating the Radio on page 5-42.
Indicates that the parental lock function is in use.Switching of Lock/Unlock and PIN code setting changes can be performed.
Plays each channel in the current channel list for 5 seconds.Select again to continue receiving the channel.
Plays the previous channel.
Plays the next channel.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
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Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification,
the screen display may differ.
Select the icon on the home screen to
display the Applications screen. The
following information can be verified.
Top screenItemFunction
HD Radio™ Traffic Map
——
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel ConsumptionSettings
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-59.
Maintenance
Scheduled MaintenanceTire RotationOil Change
Refer to Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio) on page 6-20.
Warning Guidance
Warnings currently active can be verified.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-33.
Audio Control Switch
Operation*
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch ().
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch ().
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Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch (, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored station
in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the auto memory tuning (Type
A)/favorite radio (Type B) can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (, )
while any radio station stored in the auto
memory tuning (Type A)/favorite radio
(Type B) is being received. Radio stations
can be called up in the order they were
stored with each press of the switch
(, ).
USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio /CD
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch () within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch () after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
(Type B)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch () to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch () to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
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Bluetooth®
*Some models.
Bluetooth®*
Bluetooth® Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit via
radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received by pressing the \
talk button, pick-
up button, or hang-up button on the audio remote control switch, or by o\
perating the center
display. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your coat pocket,\
a call can be
made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it dir\
ectly.
Bluetooth® audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function is paired
to the vehicle, you can listen to music stored on the paired portable au\
dio device from the
vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the portable audio de\
vice to the vehicle's
external input terminal. After programming, operate the vehicle audio control panel to play/
stop the audio.
NOTE
 For your safety, a device can be paired only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle
starts to move, the pairing procedure will end. Park the vehicle in a safe place before
pairing. The communication range of a Bluetooth® equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) or
less. Basic audio operation is available using voice commands even if Bluetoot\
h® is not
connected.
CAUTION
Some Bluetooth® mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda's call center or Web support center for information
regarding Bluetooth® mobile device compatibility:
 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca  Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web:
www.mazdamexico.com.mx
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