Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Manual — part 24

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Interior Features

Audio System

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 Messages

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
¿ les and connect correctly. If the message
reappears, have the unit checked by an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Error Indications (Type A)

If you see an error indication on the
display,

¿ nd the cause in the chart. If

you cannot clear the error indication,
take the vehicle to an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

Indication

Cause

Solution

CHECK
USB

USB device
malfunction

Verify that the content
recorded in the USB
device has MP3/WMA/
AAC

¿ les and re-

connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an expert
repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

CHECK
iPod

iPod
malfunction

Verify that the content
recorded in the iPod has
playable

¿ les and re-

connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an expert
repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

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Audio System

How to use AUX mode (Type B/Type C)

1. Select the

icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.

2. Select

to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower

part of the centre display.

Icon

Function

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

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .

NOTE

If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX

mode.

Adjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switch, or audio

control switch.

Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.

If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise

may occur.

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Audio System

How to use USB mode (Type B/Type C)

Type

Playable data

USB mode

MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG

¿ le

This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be
supported depending on the model or OS version.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).

Playback

1. Select the

icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.

2. Select

or

to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the

lower part of the centre display.

Icon

Function

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

Category list is displayed.

Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.

Plays the current track repeatedly.
Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.
When selected again, the function is cancelled.

Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.

Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This

™

.

Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This

™

.

If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the
previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, 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.

Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.

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Icon

Function

Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .

NOTE

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)

To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback

time.

The appearance of the repeat and shuf

À e icons changes depending on the type of

operation in which the function is used.

Category list

Select the

icon to display the following category list.

Select a desired category and item.

Category

Function

Playlist

*1

Displays playlists on the device.

Artist

Displays the artist name list.
All the tracks or tracks for each album of the selected artist can be played.

Album

Displays the album name list.

Song

All the tracks in the device are displayed.

Genre

Displays the genre list.
All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected genre can be played.

Audiobook

*2

Displays the audiobook list.
Chapters can be selected and played.

Podcast

*2

Displays the podcast list.
Episode can be selected and played.

Folder

*3

Displays the folder/

¿ le list.

*1 Playlist folders of Apple devices are not supported.
*2 Apple device only
*3 USB-Sticks and USB-Android

™

device only

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Audio System

Example of use (to play all tracks in
USB device)

(Method 1)

1. Select

to display the category list.

2. Select

.

All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.

3. Select a desired track.

The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.

NOTE

Only the tracks in the desired category
selected in Step 2 are played.

(Method 2)

*1

1. Select

to display the category list.

2. Select

.

All the folders in the USB device are
displayed.

3. Select

.

All the tracks in the USB device are
displayed.

4. Select a desired track.

The selected track is played. All the
tracks in the USB device can be played
by continuing playback.

*1 Can be operated using an Android

™

device or USB

À ash memory.

NOTE

Only the tracks in the desired folder
selected in Step 3 are played.

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Audio System

Gracenote Database (Type B/Type C)

When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, the album name,
artist name, genre and title information are automatically displayed if there is a match in
the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The information stored in this
device uses database information in the Gracenote music recognition service.

CAUTION

For information related to the most recent Gracenote database which can be used and how
to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com

Introduction

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote

®

. Gracenote is the

industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more
information visit www.gracenote.com.

CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned
by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-
exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

Gracenote

®

End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this
application to perform disc and/or

¿ le identi¿ cation and obtain music-related information,

including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers
or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.
You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this
application or device.

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Audio System

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers
for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR
GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information
that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement
against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identi

¿ er to track queries for statistical purposes. The

purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identi

¿ er is to allow the Gracenote service to count

queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right
to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that
Gracenote deems suf

¿ cient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote

Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will
be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue
its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT
WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© 2000 to present. Gracenote, Inc.

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Audio System

Updating the database

The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB device.

1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote.
2. Select the

icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.

3. Select the

tab and select

.

4. Select

. The list of the update package stored in the USB device and the version are

displayed.

5. Select the package to use the update.
6. Select

.

NOTE

Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website.

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Bluetooth

®

*Some models.

Bluetooth

®*

Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free outline

When a Bluetooth

®

device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth

®

unit via

radio wave transmission, 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, or by operating the centre
display. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your coat pocket, a call can be
made without taking the device (mobile 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 portable 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 programming, 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 available using voice commands even if Bluetooth

®

is not

connected.

For safety reasons, operation of the centre display is disabled while the vehicle is being

driven. However, items not displayed in grey can be operated using the commander
switch while the vehicle is being driven.

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Bluetooth

®

CAUTION

Some Bluetooth

®

mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an

Authorised Mazda Repairer, Mazda's call centre or Web support centre for information
regarding Bluetooth

®

mobile device compatibility:

Phone:
(Germany)
0800 4263 738 (8:00—18:00 Central European Time)
(Except Germany)
00800 4263 7383 (8:00—18:00 Central European Time)
(Worldwide)

49 (0) 6838 907 287 (8:00—18:00 Central European Time)

Web:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com

Applicable Bluetooth

®

speci

¿ cation (Recommended)

Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0 (conformity)

Component Parts

Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button

Microphone

Audio unit (Type B/Type C)

Microphone

Talk button

Hang-up button

Pick-up button

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Bluetooth

®

Microphone (hands-free)

The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call.

Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)

The basic functions of Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or

hanging up using the talk, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.

Commander switch

The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the
commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.

Volume adjustment

The volume dial of the commander switch 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.

Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in
advance.

1. Select the

icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

.

3. Adjust the

and the

using the slider.

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Bluetooth

®

Bluetooth

®

Preparation

Device pairing

To use Bluetooth

®

audio and Hands-Free,

the device equipped with Bluetooth

®

has

to be paired to the unit using the following
procedure. A maximum of seven devices
including Bluetooth

®

audio devices and

hands-free mobile phones can be paired.

NOTE

The Bluetooth

®

system may not

operate for 1 or 2 minutes after the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
However, this does not indicate a
problem. If the Bluetooth

®

system

does not connect automatically after
1 or 2 minutes have elapsed, make
sure that the Bluetooth

®

setting on

the device is normal and attempt to
reconnect the Bluetooth

®

-enabled

device from the vehicle side.

If Bluetooth

®

-enabled devices are

used in the following locations
or conditions, connection via
Bluetooth

®

may not be possible.

The device is in a location hidden

from the centre display such as
behind or under a seat, or inside
the glove compartment.

The device contacts or is covered

by a metal object or body.

The device is set to power-saving

mode.

Pairing Procedure

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

.

4. Turn the Bluetooth

®

setting on.

5. Select

to display the

message and switch to the device
operation.

6. Using your device, perform a search

for the Bluetooth

®

device (Peripheral

device).

7. Select “Mazda” from the device list

searched by the device.

8. (Device with Bluetooth

®

version 2.0)

Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code
into the device.

(Device with Bluetooth

®

version 2.1

or higher)

Make sure the displayed 6-digit code
on the audio is also displayed on the
device, and touch the

.

Connection permission and phonebook
access permission for your mobile
device may be required depending on
the mobile device.

9. If pairing is successful, the functions of

the device connected to Bluetooth

®

are

displayed.

10. (Devices compatible with Mazda

Email / SMS function)

SMS (Short Message Service)
messages, and E-mail for the device are
downloaded automatically. A download
permission operation for your device
may be required depending on the
device.

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Bluetooth

®

NOTE

When Call history and messages
are downloaded automatically, each
automatic download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-107 .

After a device is registered, the system
automatically identi

¿ es the device. By

activating Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free again, or

by activating Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free

¿ rst

after switching the ignition from OFF to
ACC, the device connection condition is
indicated in the centre display.

IMPORTANT note about pairing and
automatic reconnection:

If pairing is redone on the same
mobile phone device,

¿ rst clear

“Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth

®

setting screen of the mobile device.

When the OS of the device is updated,

the pairing information may be deleted.
If this happens, reprogramme the pairing
information to the Bluetooth

®

unit.

Before you pair your device, make sure

that Bluetooth

®

is “ON”, both on your

phone and on the vehicle.

Device selection

If several devices have been paired, the
Bluetooth

®

unit links the device last

paired. If you would like to link a different
paired device, it is necessary to change the
link. The order of device priority after the
link has been changed is maintained even
when the ignition is switched off.

Connecting other devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

.

4. Turn the Bluetooth

®

setting on.

5. Select the name of the device you

would like to connect.

6.

selection

Connects both devices as hands-free
and Bluetooth

®

audio.

selection

Connects as a hands-free device.

selection

Connects as Bluetooth

®

audio.

NOTE

The following functions can be used for
the Hands-free or audio.

Hands-free: Phone calls and E-mail/

SMS

Audio: Bluetooth

®

audio, Aha

™

,

Stitcher

™

radio

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Bluetooth

®

*Some models.

Disconnecting a device

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

.

4. Turn the Bluetooth

®

setting on.

5. Select the device name which is

currently connected.

6. Select

.

Deleting a device

Selecting and deleting devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

.

4. Turn the Bluetooth

®

setting on.

5. Select the device name which you

would like to delete.

6. Select

.

7. Select

.

Deleting all devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

.

4. Select

.

5. Select

.

6. Select

.

Changing PIN code

PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

.

4. Select

.

5. Select

.

6. Input the new PIN code to be set.
7. Select

.

Available Language

*

The language can be changed.
Refer to Settings on page 5-67 .

NOTE

Depending on the language, it may only
be available for the screen display, but
not for the voice recognition.

Voice Recognition

In this section, the basic operation of the
voice recognition is explained.

Activating Voice Recognition

Press the talk button.

Ending Voice Recognition

Use one of the following methods:

Press the hang-up button.

Say, “Cancel”.

Operate the commander switch or the

centre display (only when vehicle is
stopped).

Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)

Press and release the talk button.

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Bluetooth

®

Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition

If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.

Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition

“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.

Returning to previous operation

To return to the previous operation, say,
“Go Back” while in voice recognition
mode.

Cancel

To put the Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free system

in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in
voice recognition mode.

To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:

The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is

¿ nished before saying your

commands.

Phone related commands are available

only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth

®

. Make sure your phone is

connected via Bluetooth

®

before you

operate phone related voice commands.

Music play commands, such as Play

Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.

Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no

loud voice).

Speak clearly, without pausing between

words or numbers.

Dialects or different wording other

than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognised by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording speci

¿ ed by the voice

commands.

It is not necessary to face the

microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.

Close the windows and/or the

convertible top to reduce loud noises
from outside the vehicle, or turn down
the air

À ow of the air-conditioning

system while Bluetooth

®

Hands-Free is

being used.

Make sure the vents are not directing air

up towards the microphone.

NOTE

If the voice recognition performance is
not satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page
5-119 .

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®

Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition

Voice command

When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio or
navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The speci

¿ ed name and

number are put into the {}.

Standard command

Voice command

Function

cancel

Ends the voice recognition mode.

(go) back

Returns to the previous operation.

help

Usable commands can be veri

¿ ed.

tutorial

Basic voice commands and methods of use can be veri

¿ ed.

(go to) home (screen)/main menu

Moves to the home screen.

(go to) communication

Moves to the communication screen.

(go to) navigation

Moves to the navigation screen.

(go to) entertainment (menu)

Moves to the entertainment screen.

(go to) settings

Moves to the setting screen.

(go to) favourites

Moves to the favourites screen.

Communication (phone) related command

Voice command

Function

Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/
home/work/other)
Example: “Call John Mobile”

Call to the contact in the downloaded phonebook.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-99 .

Redial

Call to the last contact you called.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-99 .

Callback

Call to the last contact who called you.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-99 .

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