2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA audio

5 –16 Interior Features
Audio System Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from the
transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas
is characterized by sound breakup.
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are extremely
strong, so the result is noise and sound
breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance. Station 2
88.3 MHzStation 1
88.1 MHz Operating Tips for CD Player Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or
optical components (prism and lens) in
the CD player may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the CD will
eject immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected simply by
wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded optical
components will clear naturally in about
an hour. Wait for normal operation to
return before attempting to use the unit.
Handling the CD player
The following precautions should be
observed. 
Do not use deformed or cracked CDs.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction. 
Do not use non-conventional discs such
as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.
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Audio System
If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use the
disc. Transparent
A new CD may have rough edges on its
inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with
rough edges is used, proper setting will
not be possible and the CD player will
not play the CD. In addition, the disc
may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Remove the rough edges in advance
by using a ball-point pen or pencil
as shown in the following figure. To
remove the rough edges, rub the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and
outer perimeter of the CD. 
When driving over uneven surfaces, the
sound may jump. 
CDs bearing the logo shown in the
illustration can be played. No other discs
can be played. 
Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system may
not operate properly. 
Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD
by grasping the outer edge or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge. 
Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction. 
Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should become
soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
from the center of the CD to the edge. 
Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
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Audio System 
The CD player ejects the CD if the CD
is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/
or defective CDs may be ejected. 
Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player. 
Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affixed to it. 
This unit may not be able to play certain
CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer
or music CD recorder due to disc
characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt,
etc., or due to dust or condensation on
the lens inside the unit. 
Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable. 
CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played. 
This unit may not be able to play certain
discs made using a computer due to the
application (writing software) setting
used. (For details, consult the store
where the application was purchased.) 
It is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical data
(CD-DA) is playing. 
The period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R. 
Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs. 
Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels,
or adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction. Operating Tips for MP3 MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO *1
working group
(MPEG).
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be
compressed to approximately a tenth of
the source data size.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.mp3) as MP3 files.
*1 International Organization for
Standardization
CAUTION Do not use an audio file extension on
files other than audio files. In addition,
do not change the audio file extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the file correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
NOTE
Supply of this product only conveys a
license for private, non-commercial
use and does not convey a license nor
imply any right to use this product in any
commercial (i.e. revenue-generating)
real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems,
such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for
such use is required. For details, please
visit http://www.mp3licensing.com. 
This audio system handles MP3 files
that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-
RW/CD-ROMs. 
When naming an MP3 file, be sure to
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after
the file name.
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Audio System
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Operating Tips for WMAWMA is short for Windows Media *1
Audio
and is the audio compression format used
by Microsoft *1
.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.wma) as WMA files.
*1 Windows Media and Microsoft are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.
CAUTION Do not use an audio file extension on
files other than audio files. In addition,
do not change the audio file extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the file correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction. 
WMA files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly. 
The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.wma”
to the end of the file name, and then
write it to the disc/memory. Operating Tips for AAC AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO *1
working group
(MPEG). Audio data can be created and
stored at a higher compression ratio than
MP3.
This unit plays files with the extensions
(.aac *2
/.m4a/.wav *2
) as the AAC files.
CAUTION Do not use an audio file extension on
files other than audio files. In addition,
do not change the audio file extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the file correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction. 
AAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly. 
The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.aac *2
”,
“.m4a”, or “.wav *2
” to the end of the file
name, and then write it to the memory.
*1 International Organization for
Standardization
*2 Type B
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Audio System Operating Tips for OGGOGG 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 files with the extension
(.ogg) as OGG files.
CAUTION Do not use an audio file extension on
files other than audio files. In addition,
do not change the audio file extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the file correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction. 
OGG files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly. 
The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.ogg” to
the end of the file name, and then write
it to the memory.
Operating Tips for USB device
This unit plays audio files as follows: Extension Playback with this unit
.mp3 MP3
.wma WMA
.aac *1
AAC
.m4a
.wav *1
WAV
.ogg *1
OGGCAUTION Do not use an audio file extension on
files other than audio files. In addition,
do not change the audio file extension.
Otherwise, the unit will not recognize
the file correctly resulting in noise or a
malfunction.
NOTE 
Playback may not be possible
depending on the type and condition of
the USB flash memory even if the audio
file complies with the standard. 
A copyright protected WMA/AAC file
cannot be played in this unit. 
(Type B)
If a file 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
files written
under specifications other than the
indicated specification may not play
normally or files/folder names may not
display correctly.
*1 Type B
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5 –21 Interior Features
Audio System Operating Tips for iPodThis unit supports playback of music files
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 
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. 
If data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda cannot
guarantee recovery of any lost data. 
If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the
iPod may not recharge and playback
may not be possible when it is connected
to the unit. 
For details on using the iPod, refer to the
iPod instruction manual. 
When connecting the iPod to a USB port,
all commands are made from the audio
unit. iPod control is not possible.
NOTE
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.
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5 –22 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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5 –24 Interior Features
Audio System Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dial Menu buttonAudio display
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume
dial clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the menu button ( ) to select
the function. The selected function will
be indicated. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows: Indication Setting value
Turn
CounterclockwiseTurn
Clockwise
ALC
(Automatic volume
adjustment) Level decrease Level
increase
BASS
(Low pitch sound) Decrease bass Increase
bass
TREB
(Treble sound) Decrease treble Increase
treble
FADE
(Front/back volume
balance) Shift the sound
to the front Shift the
sound to
the rear
BAL
(Left/right volume
balance) Shift the sound
to the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP
(Audio operation
sound) Off On
BT SETUP *
Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment) 12Hr (Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
* Depending on the model, this function may not be
available.
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