2017 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF radio

5–25
Interior Features
Audio System
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 ¿ le extension on
¿ les other than audio ¿ les. In addition,
do not change the audio ¿ le extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognise
the¿ le correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
NOTE
  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.

 A copyright protected WMA/AAC
¿ le cannot be played in this unit.

 (Type B/Type C) 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)
  The order of the music data stored
in the device may differ from the
playback order.
  To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.
  If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA,
it may not operate or recharge when
connected.
  Do not pull out the USB device while
in the USB mode (only pull it out
while in FM/AM radio or CD mode).
  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/Type C
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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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5–31
Interior Features
Audio System
NOTE
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.
AF (Setting Alternative Frequency (AF))
The AF function of the Radio Data System
(RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page
5-34 .
REG (Setting Regional Programme
(REG))
The REG function of the Radio Data
System (RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page
5-34 .
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. 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 5-32 ).
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio
Band selector button Traffic announcement buttonChannel preset buttons
Scan button
Tuning button Programme-type information 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
:MW/LW.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise.
T u n i n g
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.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
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5–35
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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5–45
Interior Features
Audio System
Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Entertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation
of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle
is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favourites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favourites.
(Radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Return to previous screen
1. Touch the
.
Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the
.
Home screen
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be veri¿ ed.
Depending on the grade and speci¿ cation, the screen display may differ.
Entertainment
Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous
audio source is displayed.
To change the audio source, select the
icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Communication
Bluetooth ® related functions are available.
Navigation
Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction
in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or travelling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth ® and Language).
Depending on the grade and speci¿ cation, the screen display may differ.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio (Type B)
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 centre 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 Favourites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
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.
W h e n or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
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 5-50 .
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