USB MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 Owner's Manual

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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 flash 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)When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is pl ayed, 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 recogni tion 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 G racenote ®
. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technology and related c ontent delivery. For more
information visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 200 0 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 Graceno te website for a non-
exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDD B, 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, In c. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this
application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenot e 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.
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 th ird party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR
GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
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Audio SystemUpdating the database
The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB device.
1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Grace note.
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 ®
Voice Recognition (Type B)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
center display (only when vehicle is
stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk button.
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 finished 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
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified 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 airflow 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 5-129 .
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Bluetooth ®
*Some models.Entertainment (audio) related command Voice command Function Corresponding audio
source
(Go to/Play) AM (Radio) Switches the audio source to AM radio. All
(Go to/Play) FM (Radio) Switches the audio source to FM radio. All
(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio) Switches the audio source to BT audio. All
(Go to/Play) Pandora Switches the audio source to Pandora ®
All
(Go to/Play) Aha (Radio) Switches the audio source to Aha™ Radio. All
(Go to/Play) Stitcher Switches the audio source to Stitcher™ Radio. All
(Go to/Play) USB 1 Switches the audio source to USB 1. All
(Go to/Play) USB 2 Switches the audio source to USB 2. All
Play Playlist {Playlist name} Plays the selected playlist. USB
Play Artist {Artist name} Plays the selected artist. USB
Play Album {Album name} Plays the selected album. USB
Play Genre {Genre name} Plays the selected genre. USB
Play Folder {Folder name} Plays the selected folder. USB
Navigation related command *
For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigation system manual.
NOTE 
Some commands cannot be used depending on the grade and specific ation.
Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the
use conditions. 
The commands are examples of the available commands.
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Bluetooth ®
Bluetooth ®
Audio (Type A)Applicable Bluetooth ®
specification
(Recommended)
Ver. 2.0
Response profile 
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2 
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3
A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth ®
unit. If your
Bluetooth ®
audio device corresponds
only to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you
cannot operate it using the control panel
of the vehicle's audio system. In this
case, only the operations on the mobile
device are available the same as when a
portable audio device for a non-compliant
Bluetooth ®
device is connected to the
AUX terminal. Function A2DP AVRCP
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3
Playback — X X
Pause — X X
File (Track) up/down — X X
Reverse — — X
Fast-forward — — X
Text display — — X
X: Available
—: Not available NOTE 
The battery consumption of Bluetooth ®

audio devices increases while
Bluetooth ®
is connected. 
If a general mobile phone device is
USB connected during music playback
over the Bluetooth ®
connection, the
Bluetooth ®
connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth ®
connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time. 
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth ®
audio
device.
How to Use the Bluetooth ®
Audio
System 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 (Type A)
on page 5-77 .
1. Turn on the Bluetooth ®
audio device's
power.
2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Make sure that the “ ” symbol is
displayed in the audio display. The
symbol is not displayed if an un-paired
Bluetooth ®
audio device is being used
or the vehicle's Bluetooth ®
unit has a
malfunction.
NOTE
Some Bluetooth ®
audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the “
”
symbol is displayed.
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Bluetooth ®
A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth ®
unit. If your
Bluetooth ®
audio device corresponds
only to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you
cannot operate it using the control panel
of the vehicle's audio system. In this
case, only the operations on the mobile
device are available the same as when a
portable audio device for a non-compliant
Bluetooth ®
device is connected to the
AUX terminal. Function A2DP AVRCP
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3 Ver. 1.4
Playback X X X X
Pause X X X X
File (Track)
up/down — X X X
Reverse — — X X
Fast-forward — — X X
Text display — — X X
Repeat — — Depends
on
device Depends
on
device
Shuffle — — Depends
on
device Depends
on
device
Scan — — Depends
on
device Depends
on
device
Folder up/
down — — — Depends
on
device
X: Available
—: Not available NOTE 
The battery consumption of Bluetooth ®

audio devices increases while
Bluetooth ®
is connected. 
If a general mobile phone device is
USB connected during music playback
over the Bluetooth ®
connection, the
Bluetooth ®
connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth ®
connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time. 
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth ®
audio
device.
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10 –2 Index
A Accessory Socket .............................. 5-134
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................... 4-75
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
......................................... 8-18
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system
...... 3-8
Operational range
............................ 3-9
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep
...................................... 7-48
Air Bag Systems
................................. 2-24
Ambient Temperature Display
... 4-15, 4-22
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
............ 4-65
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the volume
.................... 5-55
Seek switch .................................... 5-56
Audio System
...................................... 5-13
AUX/USB mode
........................... 5-57
Antenna
......................................... 5-13
Audio control switch
..................... 5-55
Audio set
[Type A (non-touchscreen)]
........... 5-22
Audio set
[Type B (touchscreen)]
................... 5-34
Operating tips for audio system
.... 5-14
Satellite radio
................................ 5-46
Automatic Transmission
..................... 4-34
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)
........ 4-36
Direct mode
................................... 4-43
Driving tips .................................... 4-43
Manual shift mode ......................... 4-37
Shift-lock override
........................ 4-36
Shift-lock system
........................... 4-36
Shift position indication
................ 4-35
Transmission ranges
...................... 4-35
Warning light
................................. 4-35B Back Trim Storage Box ..................... 5-139
Battery
................................................. 6-36
Maintenance
.................................. 6-38
Replacement
.................................. 6-38
Specifications
.................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out
................................. 7-23
Jump-starting
................................. 7-23
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
............ 4-85
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Warning Beep
...................................... 7-51
Bluetooth ®
........................................... 5-74
Bluetooth ®
audio (Type A) .......... 5-113
Bluetooth ®
audio (Type B) .......... 5-115
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free (Type A) ... 5-97
Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free (Type B) ... 5-103
Troubleshooting
.......................... 5-129
Body Lubrication
................................ 6-32
Brakes
Brakes assist
.................................. 4-63
Foot brake ...................................... 4-61
Pad wear indicator
......................... 4-62
Parking brake
................................ 4-62
Warning light
................................. 4-62
Break-In Period
................................... 3-51
C Capacities .............................................. 9-5
Carbon Monoxide
............................... 3-24
Cell Phones
......................................... 8-19
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions
............ 2-15
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-20
Installing child-restraint systems ... 2-21
Climate Control System
........................ 5-2
Fully automatic type
........................ 5-9
Gas specifications
............................ 9-6
Manual type
..................................... 5-5
Operating tips
.................................. 5-2
Vent operation
................................. 5-3
Clock
................................................... 5-26
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