MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF 2020 Owners Manual

▼Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth® audio device, switch to the
Bluetooth
® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel.
Any Bluetooth
® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit before it can
be used.
Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation on page 5-50.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth
® audio device's power.
2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
3. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
4. When
is selected, switches to the Bluetooth® audio mode to begin playback.
NOTE
If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Bluetooth® audio may not play
on the center display.
If Bluetooth® audio is used after using Pandora®, Aha™ or Stitcher™ radio, the
application on the mobile device has to be closed first.
If the Bluetooth® audio device does not begin playback, select the icon.
If the mode is switched from Bluetooth® audio mode to another mode (radio mode), audio
playback from the Bluetooth
® audio device stops.
▼ Playback
To listen to a Bluetooth® audio device over the vehicle's speaker system, switch the mod
e to
Bluetooth
® audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode”)
After switching to the Bluetooth
® audio mode, the following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the display. Icons which can be used differ depen ding on the version of the
Bluetooth
® audio device which you are currently using.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different a udio source.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.4 only)
Displays the top level folder/file list.
Select the folder which you want to select.
The files in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the file you want to play.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change when the song is repeated or the folder is repeate d.
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IconFunction
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the device are played in rand om order.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change during folder shuffle or device shuffle.
Scans the titles in a folder and plays the beginning of each so ng to aid in finding a desired
song.
When selected again, the beginning of each song on the device is played.
When selected again, the operati on is canceled and the song currently being played con‐
tinues.
Returns to the beginning of the previous song.
Long-press to fast reverse. It st ops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Plays the Bluetooth® audio. When selected again, pl ayback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward. 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 5-23.
▼ Bluetooth® Audio Device
Information Display
When connecting a Bluetooth® audio
device, the unit sea rches the following
information from the database stored in
the vehicle and it is displayed on the
screen. The database in formation stored in
this device uses database information in
the Gracenote
® music recognitions
service.
AV R C P
Ve r. l o w e r than 1.3 AV R C P
Ve r. 1 . 3 AV R C P
Ver. 1.4 or higher
Device name X X X
Remaining
battery charge
of device XXX
Song name — X X
Artist name — X X
Album name — X X
AV R C P
Ve r. l o w e r than 1.3 AV R C P
Ver. 1.3 AV R C P
Ver. 1.4 or higher
Playback
time —X X
Genre name — X X
Album art
image —X X
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
Some information may not display
depending on the device, and if the
information cannot be displayed,
“Unknown - - -” is indicated.
Refer to Gracenote
® Database on page
5-37 for the method of updating the
database.
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How to Use Pandora®*
▼What is Pandora®?
Pandora®*1 is free personalized Internet radio. Simply enter a favorite a
rtist, track, genre,
and Pandora
® will create a personalized stati on that plays their music and more like it. Rate
songs by giving thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to further r efine your station,
discover new music and help Pandora
® play only music you like.
*1 Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
Pandora® may not be available outside of the U.S.A..
To operate Pandora® from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
Create Pandora® account on the Web.
Create Pandora® station using Pandora® application.
Install Pandora® application on your device.
▼ Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to disp
lay the Entertainment screen. When is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different a udio source.
Displays the station list.
Use to switch to other stations.
Thumbs-Down
Press the
icon to tell Pandora® not to play this track.
Thumbs-Up
Press the
icon to tell Pandora® “you like this track” and it helps to bring in more tracks
like it to your station.
Bookmarking
Bookmarks the song or artist currently being played.
Plays the track. When selected again, playback is temporarily s topped.
Goes to the next song.
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IconFunction
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-23.
NOTE
The skip function may not be available depending on the device.
The number of skips is limited by Pandora®.
If the icon is selected when the skip song function is running, the next song is skipped.
▼ Selection from station list
Selection can be made from a programmed
radio station list.
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select the desired radio station.
NOTE
When is selected, songs randomly
selected from the radio station list are
played.
Selecting the sort method
The displayed order of the station list can
be changed.
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select
.
3. Select
to display in the order
starting from the newly created station.
4. Select
to display in alphabetical
order.
NOTE
The displayed order of cannot be
changed.
▼ Bookmarking
You can bookmark song or artist to check
out later on the Web.
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select
to bookmark the
song.
3. Select
to bookmark the
artist.
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How to Use Aha™
▼What is Aha™?
Aha™*1 is an application which can be used to enjoy various Internet
content such as
Internet radio and podcasts.
Stay connected to your friends act ivities by getting updates from Facebook and Twitter.
Using the location-based service, nearby services and destinati ons can be searched or
real-time local information can be obtained.
For details on Aha™, refer to “http://www.aharadio.com/”.
*1 Aha™, the Aha™ logo, and the Aha™ trade dress are trademarks o r registered
trademarks of Harman Internationa l Industries, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
The service content provided by Aha™ varies depending on the country in which the user
resides. In addition, the service is not available in some countries.
To operate Aha™ from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
Install the Aha™ application to your device.
Create an Aha™ account for your device.
Log onto Aha™ using your device.
Select the preset station on your device.
If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Aha™ may not play on the
center display.
▼Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to disp
lay the Entertainment screen. When is
selected, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the center display. The displayed
icon differs depending on the selected station.
In addition, icons other than the following icons may be displa yed.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different a udio source.
Displays the main menu.
Use to switch to other stations.
Displays the content list.
Use to switch to other desired content on the station.
Like*1
Evaluates the current content as “Like”.
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IconFunction
Dislike*1
Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”.
Reverses for 15 seconds.
Map (vehicles with navigation system)
Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the navigation system.
Call
A call can be made to the telepho ne number of a shop searched using the Location Based
Services. Available when a device is connected as a Hands-Free.
Returns to the previous content.
Pauses playback of the content. W hen selected again, playback resumes.
Goes to the next content.
Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-23.
*1 Some stations may use alternate variations of Like and Dislike, based on station type or provider.
Main menu
Select the
icon.
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Switch the tab and select the station category.
TabFunction
Presets Displays the preset station list set on the device.
Select the preset station name
to play the station content.
Nearby Select the desired station.
Guidance is provided to the searched destination near the vehic
le's posi‐
tion.
You can designate desired categor ies previously set using the filter setting
on your device.
NOTE
The available Location Based Services may differ because the services depend on the
content provided by Aha™.
Example of use (Location Based
Services)
1. Select the desired station from the
“Nearby” tab on the main menu.
The destination name or address
playback starts in the order of the
destination name list.
2. When the icon is selected, the
currently displayed destination is
displayed on the navigation system
(vehicles with nav igation system).
3. When the
icon is selected, a phone
call is placed to the currently displayed
destination.
4. Select the icon to display the
content list.
Selection of other destinations from
the list can be made.
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How to Use Stitcher™ Radio
▼What is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™*1 radio is an application which can
be used to listen to Internet radio or stream
podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you put into
your favorites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on Stitcher™ Radio, r efer to “http://stitcher.com/”.
*1 Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ trade dress a re trademarks or
registered trademarks of Stitcher, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
To operate Stitcher™ Radio from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in
advance:
Install the Stitcher™ Radio application to your device.
Create a Stitcher™ Radio account for your device.
Log onto Stitcher™ Radio using your device.
If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Stitcher™ may not play on the
center display.
▼ Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. W
hen is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Use to switch to other stations.
Dislike
Evaluates the current program as “Dislike”.
Like
Evaluates the current program as “Like”.
Adds the current station to your favorites or deletes the curre nt station from your favorites.
Reverses for 30 seconds.
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IconFunction
Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback.
Goes to the next station.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-23.
Station list
1. Select the
icon to display the station list.
Favorites station name: Select to display the program registered to your favorites.
Category name: A recommended category selected from your favorites by Stitcher™
is displayed.
Select it to display the category program.

2. Select the program name to play it.
Add to your favorites
If the current prog ram has not been
registered to your favorites, it can be
registered to your favorites.
1. Select the
icon to display the
favorites station which the registration
can be added.
2. Select the station name which you
want to register.
3. Select
to add the program to the
selected favorites station.
NOTE
Multiple favorites stations can be
selected and registered.
Favorites stations registered by oneself
as well those set by default are
displayed.
Delete from your favorites
If the current progr am has already been
registered to your favorites, the program
can be deleted from your favorites.
1. Select the
icon.
2. The program is automatically deleted from the favorites station.
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Bluetooth® Hands-Free
▼Making a Call
For Mazda Connect, making calls is
possible using any of the following six
methods:
Phonebook downloaded from
Bluetooth
® device (mobile phone)
(voice recognition function can be used)
Favorites
Call record
Dialing a telephone number (voice
recognition function can be used)
“Redial” - Voice recognition command
for making a call to the latest outgoing
call record.
“Call back” - Voice recognition
command for making a call to the latest
incoming call record.
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying the
contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free. Refer to Import
contact (Download Phonebook).
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call XXXXX... (Ex. “John”)
Mobile”. (You can also say, “Home”,
“Work”, or “Other” instead of
“Mobile”, depending on how you set
up your contact information.)
4. Follow the voice gu idance to make the
call, or simple press the pick-up button
on the steering switch during or after
the guidance to make the call.
Screen operation
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the contact
list.
3. Select the contact you would like to
call to display the details for the
contact.
4. Select the desired phone number to
make the call.
Import contact (Download Phonebook)
Phonebook data from your device (Mobile
phone) can be sent and registered to your
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free phonebook using
Bluetooth
®.
(Automatic downloading)
The “Auto Download Contacts” setting
must be on. When hands-free is connected
to the device, the phonebook is
downloaded automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-73.
(Manually downloading)
If the “Auto Downlo ad Contacts” setting
is off, download the phonebook using the
following procedure.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the contact
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
or
to switch to the
device operation.
5. If
is selected, select
.
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