2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 ECO mode

5–13
Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
A n t e n n a
AM/FM Radio Antenna
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.


Install
Remove

CAUTION
To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before passing beneath a
low overhead clearance.

N O T E
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna
and store it inside the vehicle.

Satellite Radio Antenna *
The satellite radio antenna receives
SiriusXM signals.


Satellite radio antenna

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5–20
Interior Features
Audio System
Operating Tips for OGG
OGG is the audio compression format for
Xiph. Org Foundation.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
This unit plays ¿ les with the extension
(.ogg) as OGG ¿ les.

CAUTION
Do not use an audio fi le extension on
fi les other than audio fi les. In addition,
do not change the audio fi le extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
 


y OGG ¿ les written under speci¿ cations
other than the indicated speci¿ cation
may not play normally or ¿ les or folder
names may not display correctly.
 


y The ¿ le extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the ¿ le extension “.ogg” to
the end of the ¿ le name, and then write
it to the memory.

Operating Tips for USB device
This unit plays audio ¿ les as follows:

Extension Playback with this unit
.mp3 MP3
.wma WMA
.aac
*1
AAC
.m4a
.wav
*1 WAV
.ogg *1 OGG


CAUTION
Do not use an audio fi le extension on
fi les other than audio fi les. In addition,
do not change the audio fi le extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the fi le correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.

N O T E
 


y Playback may not be possible
depending on the type and condition of
the USB À ash memory even if the audio
¿ le complies with the standard.




y A copyright protected WMA/AAC ¿ le
cannot be played in this unit.
 y (Type B) 
 If a ¿ le name in the USB memory is too
long, it could cause operation problems
such as not being able to playback the
song.
 (Recommended: Within 80 characters) 


y The order of the music data stored in
the device may differ from the playback
order.
 


y To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.
 


y If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA,
it may not operate or recharge when
connected.
 


y Do not pull out the USB device while in
the USB mode (only pull it out while in
FM/AM radio or CD mode).
 


y The device will not operate if the data is
password protected.

MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG *1 ¿ les written
under speci¿ cations other than the
indicated speci¿ cation may not play
normally or ¿ les/folder names may not
display correctly.

*1 Type B
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5–21
Interior Features
Audio System
Operating Tips for iPod
This unit supports playback of music ¿ les
recorded to an iPod.

 

*
 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

The iPod may not be compatible
depending on the model or OS version. In
this case, an error message is displayed.
CAUTION
 


¾ Remove the iPod when it is not in
use. Because the iPod is not designed
to withstand excessive changes in
temperature inside the cabin, it could be
damaged or the battery may deteriorate
due to the excessive temperature or
humidity inside the cabin if it is left in the
vehicle.
 


¾ If data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda cannot
guarantee recovery of any lost data.
 


¾ If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the
iPod may not recharge and playback
may not be possible when it is connected
to the unit.
 


¾ For details on using the iPod, refer to the
iPod instruction manual.
 


¾ When connecting the iPod to a USB port,
all commands are made from the audio
unit. iPod control is not possible.

N O T E
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.

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5–25
Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
N O T E
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button (
) for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and “ CLEAR ” will be
displayed.

ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase
is at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound.
BT SETUP mode
*
Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth
®
transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the vehicle's
speakers. Using the BT SETUP mode,
these devices can be programmed to the
Bluetooth
® unit or changed (page 5-77 ).
1 2 H r
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-26 ).
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5–28
Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio
Band selector buttonChannel preset buttons
Scan button
Auto memory button
Tuning buttonAudio display

R a d i o O N
Press a band selector button (
) to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1
:FM2
:AM.

The selected mode will be indicated.
N O T E
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.

Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button (
, ) lightly. Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button (
, ) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.
N O T E
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.

Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button (
) to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press and hold
the scan button (
) again during this
interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.

1. To set a channel ¿ rst select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press a channel preset button for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
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5–30
Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
CD eject buttonCD slot Media/Scan buttonFolder down button Folder up button Play/Pause button
Random button Repeat button
Audio display Text button
Track down/
Reverse button
Track up/
Fast-forward button
Type Playable data
Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player
y Music data (CD-DA)
y MP3/WMA/AAC ¿ le

N O T E
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3/WMA/AAC ¿ les, playback of the
two or three ¿ le types differs depending on
how the disc was recorded.

Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.
N O T E
There will be a short lapse before play
begins while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.

Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button (
) to eject the
CD.
Playback
Press the media button (
) to switch
to CD mode and start playback.
N O T E
The CD mode cannot be selected if a CD
has not been inserted.

Pause
To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button ( 4 ).
Press the button again to resume playback.
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5–33
Interior Features
Audio System
N O T E
 


y The information viewable in the display
is only CD information (such as artist
name, song title) which has been
recorded to the CD.
 


y This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot be
displayed are indicated by an asterisk
(
).
Display scroll
Only 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.
N O T E
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.

Message display
If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert it. If the message
appears again, insert another known good
CD. If the message continues to appear,
take the unit to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for service.
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.
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.
Refer to AUX/USB mode on page 5-57 .
Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the audio
display, ¿ nd the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Indication Cause Solution
C H E C K
CD CD is
inserted
upside
down Insert the CD properly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CD is
defective Insert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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5–52
Interior Features
Audio System
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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