radio MAZDA MODEL MX-5 RF 2017 (in English) Owner's Manual

5–35
Interior Features
Audio System
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.
T r a f¿ 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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Interior Features
Audio System
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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Interior Features
Audio System
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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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio (Type B)
R a d i o O N
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favourites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about ¿ ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
or to change the radio frequency one step at a time.
W h e n or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. 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 5-50 .
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Interior Features
Audio System
Favourites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favourites list is
common to AM and FM radio.
Registering to Favourites
Long-press the
icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favourites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favourites list will not be deleted. Selecting radio station from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the
radio station.
Deleting from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select the radio frequency you want to
delete.
5. Select
.
Changing Favourites list order
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select a radio frequency. The selected
radio station can be moved.
5. Slide the radio station or move it using
the commander switch, then select
.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio (Type C)
R a d i o O N
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the list of receivable RDS radio stations (FM only).
Displays the station list (AM only).
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favourites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about ¿ ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
or to change the radio frequency one step at a time.
W h e n or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Switches the TA mode on and off.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Displays the FM settings screen (FM only).
On/Off of Alternative frequency and Region lock can be set.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .
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Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
NOTE
When the or icon is selected while
FM is selected, each programme is
selected.
Favourites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favourites list is
common to AM, FM and DAB radio
* .
Registering to Favourites
Long-press the
icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favourites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favourites list will be not deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the
radio station.
Deleting from Favourites
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select the radio frequency you want to
delete.
5. Select
.
Changing Favourites list order
1. Select the
icon to display the
Favourites list.
2. Select
.
3. Select
.
4. Select a radio frequency. The selected
radio station can be moved.
5. Slide the radio station or move it using
the commander switch, then select
.
Radio Data System (RDS)
Alternative frequency (AF)
AF functions on FM stations. Turn on
the AF mode. 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, turn on the Region lock
(REG) mode.
AF/REG on or off switching
Select the
icon while in FM mode to
switch to the FM settings screen. AF/REG
on or off switching can be performed as
follows:
(AF mode on/off)
Select On/Off on the FM settings screen.
(REG mode on/off)
While the AF mode is on, select On/Off.
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Interior Features
Audio System
T r a f¿ c announcement (TA)
Select
during FM/AM reception to
switch to the TA mode.
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, BT audio, Aha
™
radio, or Stitcher™ radio), and “Traf¿ c
Announcement” is displayed.
If a TA is received on the Entertainment
screen,
is displayed on the screen.
Select
to cancel the received TA and
return to TA reception stand-by. If a TA is
received on a screen other than the
Entertainment screen, the selection screens
for
, , and are displayed
on the screen. If
is selected, the
selection screen turns off when a TA is
received while continuing to receive TAs.
Selection from Station List
List of receivable RDS radio stations is
displayed. You can easily select the station
you want to listen to from the list. If a
radio station name is not available, the
frequency is displayed. In addition, radio
stations which have been programmed to a
Genre code (Programme types like Rock,
News, and so on) can also be displayed
separately by category.
NOTE
It may take longer to display the
station list depending on the reception
conditions.
1. Select the
icon to display the radio
station list.
2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the
radio station.
(Selecting Genre)
1. Select the
on the station list
screen to display the genre list screen.
2. Select the genre to display the radio
station list in the genre.
NOTE
Only one Genre can be selected.
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Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio (Type C) *
What is DAB radio?
DAB radio is a digital broadcasting system for radio.
DAB radio provides a high-quality radio sound source using an auto frequency switching
function in boundary areas.
By displaying the radio text, information such as the song name and artist name can be
displayed.
NOTE
This unit is also compatible with DAB radio.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Radio ON
1. Select
on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list (ensemble and station).
Select
to update the station list.
Select
to select the ensemble you want to display.
Displays the favourites list. Press and hold to store the currently tuned station to the
favourites list.
Refer to Operating the Radio (Type C) on page 5-54 .
Searches your desired station from the station list.
Tunes to each station in the station list for 10 seconds.
Select again when your desired station is tuned.
NOTE
If the station list is not available, it switches to the station list update screen. Perform the
station list updating.
Switches the TA mode on and off.
Refer to Operating the Radio (Type C) on page 5-54 .
Returns to the previous station.
Touch and hold to return to the top station in the previous ensemble.
Goes to the next station.
Touch and hold to go to the top station in the next ensemble.
Displays the DAB radio setting screen.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .
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