Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction — part 21

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Interior Features

Audio System

Operating the Radio

Band selector button

Traffic announcement button

Channel preset buttons

Scan button

Tuning button

Programme-type information button

Audio display

Radio ON

Press a band selector button (

) to

turn the radio on.

Band selection

Successively pressing the band selector
button (

) switches the bands as

follows: FM1

ĺFM2ĺMW/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.

Tuning

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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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.

Traf

¿ 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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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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*Some models.

Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player

*

CD eject button

CD slot

Media/Scan button

Folder down button

Folder up button

Play/Pause button

Random button

Repeat button

Audio display

Text button

Track down/

Reverse button
Track up/
Fast-forward button

Type

Playable data

Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player

Music data (CD-DA)

MP3/WMA/AAC

¿ le

NOTE

If a disc has both music data (CD-
DA) and MP3/WMA/AAC

¿ les,

playback of the two or three

¿ le types

differs depending on how the disc was
recorded.

Inserting the CD

Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.

NOTE

There will be a short lapse before play
begins while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.

Ejecting the CD

Press the CD eject button ( ) to eject the
CD.

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Playback

Press the media button (

) to switch

to CD mode and start playback.

NOTE

The CD mode cannot be selected if a
CD has not been inserted.

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 after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button ( ) after a
few seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.

Folder search (during MP3/WMA/AAC
CD playback)

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

During music CD playback

This function scans the titles on a CD and
plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you
in

¿ nding 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

À ash).

Press and hold the scan button (

)

again to cancel scan playback.

During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback

This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in

¿ nding

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

À ash).

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

During music CD 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.

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During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback

(Track repeat)

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.

During music CD playback

1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during

playback to play the tracks on the CD
randomly. “ DISC 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.

During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback

(Folder random)

1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during

playback 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.

(CD random)

1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during

playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks on the CD randomly. “ DISC
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.

Music CD

Button

Information displayed

on audio display

Track number/Elapsed

time

Track number

Track name

Album name

Artist name

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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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Error Indications

If you see an error indication on the
audio 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

CD

CD is
inserted
upside
down

Insert the CD properly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an expert
repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

CD is
defective

Insert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult
an expert repairer,
we recommend an
Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

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Audio Set [Type B/Type C (touchscreen)]

NOTE

The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters
displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively
change without notice.

Audio Set (Type B/Type C) has three different human interfaces.

Commander switch

Touch panel

Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone

Commander switch operation

NOTE

For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

Volume dial operation

Volume dial

Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it anticlockwise.

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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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NOTE

Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.

Touch panel operation

CAUTION

Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the
screen could be damaged.

NOTE

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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Basic Operation Method

TOUCH & TAP

1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.

SLIDE

1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
2. Touch the slider with your

¿ nger and move to the desired level.

SWIPE

1. Touch the screen with your

¿ nger and move up or down.

2. Items which were not displayed can be displayed.

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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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