2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Features
Audio System
Playback
Select the
icon on the home screen with a CD inserted and display the Entertainment
screen. When
is selected, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the center
display.

Icon Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

(Music CD)
Displays the track list of the CD.
Select the track you want to play.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Displays the top level folder/¿ le list.
Select the folder you want to select.
The ¿ les in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the ¿ le you want to play.

(MP3/WMA/ACC CDs only)
Displays the ¿ le list of the folder currently being played.
Select the song you want to listen to.

(Music CD)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.

(Music CD)
Plays songs on the CD in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the CD are played in random order.
Select it again to cancel.

(Music CD)
The beginning of each track on a CD is played to aid in searching for a desired track.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played
continues.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
The beginning of each track in a folder is played to aid in searching for a desired track.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played
continues.

If the audio is operated during scan-play, the track being scan-played is played normally.
Then, the audio operation is performed.
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Icon Function

If selected within a few seconds of a song which has started to play, the previous song is
selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed after a song has begun to play, 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.

Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.

Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .

Example of use (When searching for
a song from the top level of an MP3/
WMA/AAC CD)
1. Select the
icon to display the
folder/¿ le list at the top level.



2. When the folder is selected, folders/¿ le
lists in the folder are displayed.
3. Select the desired song.

N O T E
 


y Select to move to a folder one level
higher.
 


y The appearance of the repeat and
shufÀ e icons changes depending on the
type of operation in which the function
is used.

How to use Auxiliary jack/USB
port
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.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB mode on page 5-57 .
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Interior Features
Audio System
Settings
N O T E
Depending on the grade and speci¿ cation, the screen display may differ.
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:

Tab Item Function
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .
Safety Blind Spot Monitoring Volume
Other Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9 .
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .
Clock Adjust Time Displays the currently set time is displayed.
Press
to advance the hour/minute, and select
to move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.
GPS Sync Synchronizes with GPS when turned on.
When turned off, the time can be changed from
“Adjust Time”.
Time Format Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.
Time Zone Select When it's not synchronized with GPS, select
the region you want to specify.
Daylight Savings Time Turns the daylight saving time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.
Vehicle Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Locks
Other Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9 .
Devices Bluetooth
® Refer to Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type B) on
page 5-91 .
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Audio System
Tab Item Function
System Tool Tips Turns button explanations ON/OFF.
Language Changes the language.
Temperature Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
Distance Changes the setting between miles and
kilometers.
Music Database Update Used to update Gracenote
® . Gracenote is used
with USB Audio, and provides:
1. Supplemental music information (Such as
song name, artist name)
2. Voice recognition assistance for Play Artist
and Play Album
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda
Handsfree Website.
Refer to Gracenote Database (Type B) on page
5-71 .
Restore All Factory Settings Memory and settings are initialized to the
factory settings.
The initialization launches by selecting the

button.
About Agreements and
Disclaimers Verify the disclaimer and agree.
Version Information Can verify the current audio unit OS version
and Gracenote Database version.

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Interior Features
Audio System
Applications
N O T E
Depending on the grade and speci¿ cation,
the screen display may differ.

Select the icon on the home screen to
display the Applications screen. The
following information can be veri¿ ed.

Top screen Item Function
HD Radio™ Traf¿ c
Map — —
Fuel Economy
Monitor Fuel
Consumption
Settings Refer to Fuel
Economy
Monitor on
page 4-69 .
Vehicle
Status
Monitor
Maintenance
Scheduled
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change Refer to
Maintenance
Monitor
(Type B
audio) on
page 6-20 .
Warning
Guidance Warnings
currently
active can be
veri¿ ed. 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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Interior Features
Audio System
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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Interior Features
Audio System
AUX/USB mode
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 a USB
device to the USB port.
N O T E
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.

Ty p e A


Auxiliary jack/USB port
Ty p e B


USB port
Auxiliary jack


How to use AUX mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-59

How to use USB mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-60

How to use iPod mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-64

How to use AUX mode
(Type B) ................................ page 5-67

How to use USB mode
(Type B) ................................ page 5-67
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.

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Interior Features
Audio System
CAUTION
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.)

N O T E
 


y This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
 


y Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
 


y 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.
 


y To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
 


y When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or 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.

How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
Ty p e A


USB port Auxiliary jack

Ty p e B


USB port Auxiliary jack

Connecting a device
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.

Connecting with a connector cable
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the device plug/connector
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.

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