2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF AUX

5–28
Interior Features
Audio System
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]



Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-30



Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-32



Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page 5-34



Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player............................................................. page 5-38



How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-41



Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-42
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Interior Features
Audio System
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 MW/LW and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel ¿ rst select MW/LW,
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.
3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select
MW/LW, FM1, or FM2 and then press
its channel preset button. The station
frequency or the channel number will
be displayed.
Radio Data System (RDS)
NOTE
The radio data system (RDS) does
not function if it is out of the system's
service coverage area.
Alternative frequency (AF)
AF functions on FM stations. Press the
menu button (
) and select the AF
mode to turn it on and “ AF ” will be
displayed. If the radio reception of the
current station weakens, the system
switches to an alternative station
automatically.
If you wish to continue a regional
programme, press the menu button
(
) and select the REG mode to turn
it on. “ REG ON ” is displayed. To cancel
it, press the audio control dial and select
the REG mode to turn it off. “ REG OFF ”
is displayed.
T r a f¿ c announcement (TA)
If the traf¿ c announcement button (
) is
pressed, the unit switches to TA mode and
“ TA ” is displayed.
If a TA broadcast is received while in the
TA mode, the TA broadcast intercedes
even while using other functions (FM,
CD, USB device, AUX, or BT audio), and
“ Traf¿ c Info ” is displayed.
During a TA broadcast, press the traf¿ c
announcement button (
) to end the
broadcast and return to the previous mode.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Programme-type information (PTY)
Some FM stations transmit programme-
type codes. This code enables alternative
stations transmitting the same programme-
type code to be found quickly.
Press the programme-type information
button (
, ) while in FM mode. The
programme-type code and “ PTY ” will be
displayed during reception. If there is no
programme-type code, “ None ” will be
displayed.
(To choose a programme-type:)
1. Press the Programme-type information
button (
, ) when the programme-
type code is displayed.
2. Operate any one of the following:
 

 
 Press the pre-programmed channel
preset button ( 1 to 6 ).
 

 
 Press the Programme-type
information button (
, ).
(To scan for programme-type
information:)
1. Press the Programme-type information
button (
, ) when the programme-
type code is displayed.
2. Press the Programme-type information
button (
, ) until the beep sounds.
The unit will scan for broadcasts, if
none are found, “ Nothing ” will be
displayed and the unit will return to the
previously tuned band. (To store programme types in the
channel preset buttons:)
1. Press the Programme-type information
button (
, ) when the programme-
type code is displayed.
2. Press the Programme-type information
button (
, ) and select the programme
type.
3. While the programme type is displayed,
press a channel preset button for about
2 seconds.
Emergency broadcast
If an emergency broadcast is received,
the emergency broadcast intercedes even
while using other functions (FM, CD,
USB device, AUX, or BT audio), and
“ Alarm! ” is displayed.
When the emergency broadcast ends, the
system will return to the previous mode.
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Interior Features
Audio System
MP3/WMA/AAC CD
Button Information displayed
on audio display
File number/Elapsed
time
Folder number/File
number
File name
Folder name
Album name
Song name
Artist name
NOTE
  The information viewable in the
display is only CD information (such
as artist name, song title) which has
been recorded to the CD.
  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.
NOTE
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 expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer
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 lead.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer 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 5-71 .
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Interior Features
Audio System
T r a f¿ c announcement (TA)
Select
during FM/AM reception to
switch to the TA mode.
If a TA broadcast is received while in the
TA mode, the TA broadcast intercedes
even while using other functions (FM,
CD, USB device, AUX, BT audio, Aha
™
radio, or Stitcher™ radio), and “Traf¿ c
Announcement” is displayed.
If a TA is received on the Entertainment
screen,
is displayed on the screen.
Select
to cancel the received TA and
return to TA reception stand-by. If a TA is
received on a screen other than the
Entertainment screen, the selection screens
for
, , and are displayed
on the screen. If
is selected, the
selection screen turns off when a TA is
received while continuing to receive TAs.
Selection from Station List
List of receivable RDS radio stations is
displayed. You can easily select the station
you want to listen to from the list. If a
radio station name is not available, the
frequency is displayed. In addition, radio
stations which have been programmed to a
Genre code (Programme types like Rock,
News, and so on) can also be displayed
separately by category.
NOTE
It may take longer to display the
station list depending on the reception
conditions.
1. Select the
icon to display the radio
station list.
2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the
radio station.
(Selecting Genre)
1. Select the
on the station list
screen to display the genre list screen.
2. Select the genre to display the radio
station list in the genre.
NOTE
Only one Genre can be selected.
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Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
  For safety reasons, images are not
displayed while the vehicle is being
driven.
  Slide the of the controller to
move the controller.
  If the mode is switched to DVD
mode once the DVD playback
has stopped, the playback restarts
without displaying the DVD menu
screen.
Setting DVD functions
Sound quality and aspect ratio settings can
be performed.
Setting sound quality
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select
to adjust the sound
quality.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 5-50 .
Setting aspect ratio
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select
.
3. Select a desired aspect ratio.
Setting image quality
Brightness, contrast, tint, colour density
can be adjusted.
When the
icon is selected, the following
tabs are displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Tab Function
Screen brightness can be
adjusted using the slider.
Screen contrast can be
adjusted using the slider.
Colour tone of the screen
can be adjusted using the
slider.
Screen colour can be
adjusted using the slider.
Screen settings can be reset
to initial values.
Select
.
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 lead.
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 5-71 .
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Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
Mute Switch *
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be cancelled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the
audio again, press the mute switch (
).
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 lead is required.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B/Type C)
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
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Interior Features
Audio System
Type B/Type C
USB port
Auxiliary jack
How to use AUX mode
(Type A) ............................... page 5-74
How to use USB mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-76
How to use iPod mode
(Type A) ................................ page 5-80
How to use AUX mode
(Type B/Type C) ................... page 5-83
How to use USB mode
(Type B/Type C) ................... page 5-84
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.
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.)
NOTE
  This mode may not be usable
depending on the portable audio
device to be connected.
  Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual
for the portable audio device.
  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.
  To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for
long periods with the engine off or
idling.
  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.
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