2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 USB

5–1
5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.

Climate Control System..................................................................... 5-2
Operating Tips ............................................................................... 5-2
Vent Operation .............................................................................. 5-3
Manual Type ................................................................................. 5-5
Fully Automatic Type .................................................................... 5-9

Audio System .................................................................................... 5-13
Antenna ....................................................................................... 5-13
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................................... 5-14
Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] ........................................ 5-22
Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)] ............................................... 5-34
Audio Control Switch Operation ................................................ 5-55
AUX/USB mode ......................................................................... 5-57

Bluetooth
® ......................................................................................... 5-74
Bluetooth® ................................................................................... 5-74
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ................................................ 5-97
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) .............................................. 5-103
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) ....................................................... 5-113
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) ....................................................... 5-115
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 5-129

Interior Equipment ........................................................................ 5-132
Sunvisors ................................................................................... 5-132
Interior Lights ........................................................................... 5-132
Accessory Sockets .................................................................... 5-134
Cup Holder ................................................................................ 5-135
Storage Compartments .............................................................. 5-138
Windblocker .............................................................................. 5-140
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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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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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Interior Features
Audio System
Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]





Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-24



Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-26



Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page 5-28



Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player............................................................. page 5-30



How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-33



Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-33
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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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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio
R a d i o O N
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the center display.
AM/FM Radio

Icon Function

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

Displays the station list.
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.

Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.

Switches the
on and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the

.

You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about ¿ ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.

You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press or to change the radio frequency one step at a time.
When
or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.

Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when the is on.


Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. 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 .

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Interior Features
Audio System
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.
N O T E
 


y If an analog broadcast is received once
and
is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the

station automatically.
 


y 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). 


y 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.
 


y 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.
 


y 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 later be purchased from
the iTunes Store. One hundred tags
can be stored. A maximum of 100 tags
(for 100 songs) can be stored for later
downloading.

1. Select the icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via the vehicle's
USB. Any stored tag(s) will be sent
automatically to the connected device.
3. Once at home or after parking the
vehicle safely, log onto the iTunes
Store with your device. Your previously
tagged song(s) can now be easily
purchased.

N O T E
 


y Both AM and FM can be
used.
 


y Because iTunes tagging only supports
purchases from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading of music from the vehicle's
audio unit is not possible.
 


y If the available memory for the
connected device is insuf¿ cient, the tag
is not sent.
 


y If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.

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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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