radio MAZDA MX5 MIATA 2017 Owner's Manual

5 –22 Interior Features
Audio System
Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page 5-24
Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-26
Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page 5-28
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player ............................................................. page 5-30
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page 5-33
Error Indications ................................................................................................... page 5-33
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5 –28 Interior Features
Audio System Operating the Radio
Band selector button Channel preset buttons
Scan button
Auto memory buttonTuning 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→FM2→AM.
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.
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 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first select AM, 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.
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5 –35 Interior Features
Audio SystemSwitches 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 veh icles). 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 Favorites screen. Long-press to store particula r items in Favorites. (Radio,
phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
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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 verified.
Depending on the grade and specification, 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 traveling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth ®
and Language).
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
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Audio System Operating the RadioRadio ON
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 center 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 Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.
Switches the on and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the
.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about five 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.
When or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when the is on.
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 5-40 .
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Audio System
*Some models.Favorites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favorites list is
common to AM, FM, and satellite radio.
Registering to Favorites
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
Favorites list.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favorites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favorites list will not be deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the
radio station.
Deleting from Favorites
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Select the radio frequency you want to
delete.
5. Select . Changing Favorites list order
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites 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 Broadcast Data System (RBDS) *
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a
broadcasting station is displayed in the
center display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio only. There is no text function on AM
radio. Text information is not displayed in
the following: 
During reception 
Not an RBDS broadcast 
RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Select the icon while in the FM
mode.
2. Select to open the genre list.
3. Select the genre type you want to select.
4. Select the , icon.
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Audio System NOTE
To change the desired genre, select the
icon.
Ex.)
89.3 is currently being received. With
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio
stations broadcasting Rock are at the
following frequencies.
98.3 *1
, 98.7, 104.3 *1
, 107.1
*1 Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each
time
is pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3
NOTE 
Only one Genre can be selected. 
It may not be possible to receive any
station even if the Genre Seek function
is used. 
If a program in the selected genre is not
broadcast to a region, reception is not
possible even if the Genre Seek function
is used. 
The Genre Seek function searches for
genre code (program type) which FM
analog broadcasts transmit.

specialty programs (HD2-HD8) cannot
be searched because they are not FM
analog broadcasts. 
If radio stations which are selected by
scanning using the Genre Seek function
are
broadcasting stations,
they are changed from analog
broadcasts to
broadcasts
after a few seconds if the reception
conditions are good. The genre is
displayed after the switch, however, the
genre for FM analog broadcasts may
differ. HD Radio
What is HD Radio™ Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio™ Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, album name
and genre will appear on the screen when
available by the radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have “multiple” or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
Listening to HD Radio™ Technology
If
icon turns on by selecting a radio
station which is an broadcasting
station, the analog broadcast is switched to
an
broadcast automatically after
a few seconds and then received.
If the
broadcast is stopped and
changed to an analog broadcast, press
down to turn off .
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5 –45 Interior Features
Audio SystemMulticast channel selection (FM)
If multi-cast channels are available for an
broadcast currently being
received, the multi-cast channel list is
displayed. Select the desired radio station. NOTE 
If an analog broadcast is received once
and is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.
When the icon is illuminated, there
could be a noticeable difference in
sound quality and volume when a
change from digital to analog signals
occurs. If the sound quality and volume
become noticeably diminished or cut
off, select the
icon to turn off
( icon is not illuminated).
Once an analog broadcast is received
when HD1 is selected from the Favorite
channels, it is switched to

automatically. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, or HD is off,
switching to
broadcasts is
not possible. 
When an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8) is selected from the Favorite
channels, “Signal Lost” is displayed
and no audio is output until

is received. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, “Signal Lost”
continues to be displayed. 
If the icon is not illuminated,
information such as song titles of the
station are received,
however, the audio output is analog. iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with
USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired,
the song can later be purchased from
the iTunes Store. One hundred tags
can be stored. A maximum of 100 tags
(for 100 songs) can be stored for later
downloading.
1. Select the icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via the vehicle's
USB. Any stored tag(s) will be sent
automatically to the connected device.
3. Once at home or after parking the
vehicle safely, log onto the iTunes
Store with your device. Your previously
tagged song(s) can now be easily
purchased.
NOTE 
Both AM and FM can be
used. 
Because iTunes tagging only supports
purchases from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading of music from the vehicle's
audio unit is not possible. 
If the available memory for the
connected device is insufficient, the tag
is not sent. 
If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.
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Audio System
*Some models. Operating the Satellite Radio *
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SiriusXM
Satellite Radio brings you more of what
you love. Get channels and channels of
commercial-free music, plus sports, news,
talk, entertainment and more.
Commercial-free music from nearly
every genre — rock to pop, hip-hop to
country, jazz, classical and more. Plus
live performances and artist-dedicated
channels.
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
— every NFL game, every NASCAR ®

race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and
more.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and
talk — The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy.
World-class news plus local traffic and
weather.
Sign up for SiriusXM Satellite Radio
today!
NOTE 
To listen to SiriusXM, a prior
subscription (fee-based) is required. 
The channels which you can receive
depend on the package you subscribe
to. 
Satellite radio is broadcast as Sirius,
XM, and SiriusXM in the U.S.A.,
and Sirius and XM in Canada. In
this owner’s manual, only the name
SiriusXM is used. 
For traffic and weather channels, map
information is not displayed and only
audio broadcasts can be received. 
Call 877-447-0011
(U.S.A.)/877-209-0079 (Canada) to
activate. For more information, visit
www.siriusxm.com (U.S.A.)/www.
siriusxm.ca (Canada). Satellite radio
is only available in regions providing
satellite radio service (some areas of
the United States and Canada). Contact
Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SiriusXM to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
New customers can receive a free
introductory subscription with a limited
term trial offer by calling 877-447-0011
(U.S.A.)/877-209-0079 (Canada) to
activate.
SiriusXM service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SiriusXM service, and report any
problems.
Please have the following information
ready: 
Radio ID (8-digit electronic serial No.)
Refer to Displaying the Radio ID (ESN) 
Valid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a clear
view of open sky, you will be instructed
to turn on your radio (in SiriusXM mode
and tuned to channel 184 (Sirius)/1 (XM
and SiriusXM)). Activation typically takes
only 2—5 minutes.
Displaying the Radio ID (ESN)
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is
displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT
channel buttons to select channel 0.
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5 –47 Interior Features
Audio SystemSiriusXM operation
Select the icon on the home screen to display 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 audio source.
Displays the channel list of the current category.
Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel currently being aired.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page 5-42 .
Indicates that the parental lock function is in use.
Switching of Lock/Unlock and PIN code setting changes can be pe rformed.
Plays each channel in the current channel list for 5 seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the channel.
Plays the previous channel.
Plays the next channel.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .
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