2018 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA audio

Folder search
To change to the previous folder, press the
folder down button (
), or press the folder
up button (
) to advance to the next
folder.
Music scan
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being pla yed and plays ten
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button (
)
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will flash).
Press and hold the scan button (
)
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
Tr a c k r e p e a t
1. Press the repeat button (1) during playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “TRACK RPT” is
displayed (
is displayed next to RPT
at the bottom of the display area).
2. To cancel the repeat playback, press the button again after 3 seconds.
Folder repeat
1. Press the repeat button (1) during playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.
“FOLDER RPT” is displayed (
is
displayed next to RPT at the bottom of
the display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
Folder random
1. Press the random button (2) duringplayback to play the tracks in the
folder randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is
displayed (
is displayed next to
RDM at the bottom of the display
area).
2. To cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds.
All random
1. Press the random button (2) during playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the USB device randomly.
“ALL RDM” is displayed (
is
displayed next to RDM at the bottom
of the display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random playback.
▼Switching the display
The information displayed on the audio
display changes as follows each time the
text button (3) is pressed during playback.
Button Information displayed
on audio display
File number/Elapsed time
Folder number/File num- ber
File name
Folder name
Album name
Song name
Artist name
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NOTE
The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the USB
device information in the USB device
has information which can be displayed
on the screen.
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.
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How to use iPod mode
Media/Scan buttonList down button List up button Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button Audio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button Category down button
Category up button
An iPod may not be compatible depending
on the model or OS version. In this case,
an error message is displayed.
NOTE
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be
operated while it is connected to the unit
because the unit controls the iPod
functions.
▼
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) to
switch to the iPod mode and start
playback.
NOTE
When an iPod is not connected, the
mode does not switch to the iPod mode.
When there is no playable data in the
iPod, “NO CONTENTS” is flashed.
Do not remove the iPod while in the
iPod mode. Otherwise, the data could be
damaged.
Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button (4).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button ()
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (
) to
reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button () once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button (
) within a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) after playb ack begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button (
) after a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Category search
Press the category down button (5) to
select the previous category and press the
category up button (6) to select the next
category.
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NOTE
The types of categories include Playlist,
Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre,
Composer, and Audio book.
List search
Press the list down button () to select the
previous list and press the list up button
(
) to select the next list.
NOTE
When the selected category is Song or
Audio book, there is no list.
Music scan
This function scans the titles in a list
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button (
)
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will flash).
Press and hold the scan button (
)
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
1. Press the repeat button (1) during playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “TRACK RPT” is
displayed (
is displayed next to RPT
at the bottom of the display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
Song random
1. Press the random button (2) duringplayback to play the tracks in the list
randomly. “SONG RDM” is displayed
(
is displayed next to RDM at the
bottom of the display area).
2. To cancel the random playback, press
the button again after 3 seconds.
Album random
1. Press the random button (2) during playback, and then press the button
again within 3 sec onds to play the
tracks in the iPod randomly. “ALBUM
RDM” is displayed (
is displayed
next to RDM at the bottom of the
display area).
2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback.
NOTE
The track number being played randomly
is in the order of the iPod shuffle table.
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▼Switching the display
The information displayed on the audio
display changes as follows each time the
text button (3) is pressed during playback.
Button Information displayed
on audio display
File number/Elapsed time
File number
Category name
Artist name
Album name Song name
NOTE
The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the iPod
has information which can be displayed.
This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot be
displayed are indicated by an asterisk
(
).
Display scroll
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.
Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, take appropriate action according
to the following methods. If you cannot
clear the error indication, take the vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CHECK CD
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.
CHECK USB
When the message “CHECK USB” is
displayed, it indicates that there is some
error in the USB device. Verify that the
content recorded in the USB device has
MP3/WMA/AAC files and re-connect
correctly.
CHECK iPod
If the message “CHECK iPod” is
displayed, it indicates that there is a
malfunction in the iPod. Verify that the
content recorded in the iPod has playable
files and connect correctly.
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Bluetooth®
▼Introduction
Bluetooth® Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit, a
call can be made or received by pressing the talk button, pick-up button, or hang-up button
on the audio remote control switch. For example, even if a devi ce (mobile phone) is in your
coat pocket, a call can be made without taking the device (mobi le phone) out and operating
it directly.
Bluetooth
® audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function is paired
to the vehicle, you can listen to music stored on the paired po rtable audio device from the
vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the portable audio device to the vehicle's
external input terminal. After p rogramming, operate the vehicle audio control panel to play/
stop the audio.

NOTE
For your safety, a device can be paired only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle
starts to move, the pairing procedure will end. Park the vehicle in a safe place before
pairing.
The communication range of a Bluetooth® equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) or
less.
Basic audio operation is av ailable using voice commands even if Bluetooth® is not
connected.
CAUTION
Some Bluetooth® mobile devices are not compatible wi th the vehicle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, Mazda's call center or Web support center for information regarding
Bluetooth
® mobile device compatibility:

 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdausa.com/mazdaconnect
 Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
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Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Applicable Bluetooth
® specification (Recommended)
Ve r . 2 . 0
▼ Component Parts
Audio unit
Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Microphone Microphone
Talk b
utton
Hang-up b utton
Pick-up b
utton
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when maki ng a Hands-free call.
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Responds to incoming c alls. In addition, after selecting a cont act or dialing a number, it
places the call when the button is pressed.
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Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition
operation.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audi o unit is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
NOTE
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device
side.
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