Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction - part 20

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Interior Features

Audio System

 

 If the memory portion of the CD is 

transparent or translucent, do not use the 
disc.

Transparent

 

 A new CD may have rough edges on its 

inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with 
rough edges is used, proper setting will 
not be possible and the CD player will 
not play the CD. In addition, the disc 
may not eject resulting in a malfunction. 
Remove the rough edges in advance 
by using a ball-point pen or pencil 
as shown in the following 

¿ gure. To 

remove the rough edges, rub the side of 
the pen or pencil against the inner and 
outer perimeter of the CD.

 

 When driving over uneven surfaces, the 

sound may jump.

 

 CDs bearing the logo shown in the 

illustration can be played. No other discs 
can be played.

 

 Use discs that have been legitimately 

produced. If illegally-copied discs such 
as pirated discs are used, the system may 
not operate properly.

 

 Be sure never to touch the signal surface 

when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD 
by grasping the outer edge or the edge of 
the hole and the outer edge.

 

 Do not stick paper or tape on the CD. 

Avoid scratching the reverse side (the 
side without a label). The disc may not 
eject resulting in a malfunction.

 

 Dust, 

¿ nger smudges, and dirt can 

decrease the amount of light re

À ected 

from the signal surface, thus affecting 
sound quality. If the CD should become 
soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth 
from the centre of the CD to the edge.

 

 Do not use record sprays, antistatic 

agents, or household spray cleaners. 
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and 
thinner can also damage the surface of 
the CD and must not be used. Anything 
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic 
should never be used to clean CDs.

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Interior Features

Audio System

 

 The CD player ejects the CD if the CD 

is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/
or defective CDs may be ejected.

 

 Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD 

player.

 

 Do not insert any disc with a peel-off 

seal af

¿ xed to it.

 

 This unit may not be able to play certain 

CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer 
or music CD recorder due to disc 
characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt, 
etc., or due to dust or condensation on 
the lens inside the unit.

 

 Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to 

direct sunlight or high temperature may 
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make 
them unplayable.

 

 CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB 

cannot be played.

 

 This unit may not be able to play certain 

discs made using a computer due to the 
application (writing software) setting 
used. (For details, consult the store 
where the application was purchased.)

 

 It is possible that certain text data, such 

as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW 
may not be displayed when musical data 
(CD-DA) is playing.

 

 The period from when a CD-RW is 

inserted to when it begins playing is 
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.

 

 Completely read the instruction manual 

and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.

 

 Do not use discs with cellophane tape 

adhering, partially peeled off labels, 
or adhesive material exuding from the 
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use 
discs with a commercially-available 
CD-R label af

¿ xed. The disc may not 

eject resulting in a malfunction.

 Operating Tips for MP3

    MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3, 
which is standardised voice compression 
established by the ISO 

*1

  working group 

(MPEG).
  Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be 
compressed to approximately a tenth of 
the source data size.
  This  unit  plays 

¿ les with the extension 

(.mp3) as MP3 

¿ les.

   *1   International  Organisation  for 

Standardisation

 CAUTION

 Do not use an audio 

¿ le extension on 

¿ les other than audio ¿ les. In addition, 
do not change the audio 

¿ le extension. 

Otherwise, the unit will not recognise 
the

¿ le correctly resulting in noise or a 

malfunction.

 NOTE

 Supply of this product only conveys a 
license for private, non-commercial use 
and does not convey a license nor imply 
any right to use this product in any 
commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) 
real time broadcasting (terrestrial, 
satellite, lead and/or any other media), 
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet, 
intranets and/or other networks or in 
other electronic content distribution 
systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-
demand applications. An independent 
license for such use is required. 
For details, please visit http://www.
mp3licensing.com.

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Interior Features

Audio System

 

 This audio system handles MP3 

¿ les 

that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-
RW/CD-ROMs.

 

 When naming an MP3 

¿ le, be sure to 

add an MP3 

¿ le extension (.mp3) after 

the

¿ le name.

 

 The number of characters which can be 

displayed is restricted.

 Operating Tips for WMA

    WMA  is  short  for  Windows  Media 

*1

   Audio 

and is the audio compression format used 
by Microsoft 

*1

 .

  Audio data can be created and stored at a 
higher compression ratio than MP3.
  This  unit  plays 

¿ les with the extension 

(.wma) as WMA 

¿ les.

   *1   Windows  Media  and  Microsoft  are 

registered trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation U.S. in the United States 
and other countries.

 CAUTION

Do not use an audio 

¿ le extension on ¿ les 

other than audio 

¿ les. In addition, do not 

change the audio 

¿ le extension. Otherwise, 

the unit will not recognise the 

¿ le correctly 

resulting in noise or a malfunction.

 

 WMA 

¿ les written under speci¿ cations 

other than the indicated speci

¿ cation 

may not play normally or 

¿ les or folder 

names may not display correctly.

 

 The 

¿ le extension may not be provided 

depending on the computer operating 
system, version, software, or settings. In 
this case, add the 

¿ le extension “.wma” 

to the end of the 

¿ le name, and then 

write it to the disc/memory.

 Operating  Tips  for AAC

    AAC  stands  for  Advanced  Audio  Coding, 
which is standardised voice compression 
established by the ISO 

*1

  working group 

(MPEG). Audio data can be created and 
stored at a higher compression ratio than 
MP3.
This unit plays 

¿ les with the extensions 

(.aac

*2

 /.m4a/.wav 

*2

 ) as the AAC 

¿ les.  

 CAUTION

 Do not use an audio 

¿ le extension on 

¿ les other than audio ¿ les. In addition, 
do not change the audio 

¿ le extension. 

Otherwise, the unit will not recognise 
the

¿ le correctly resulting in noise or a 

malfunction.

 

 AAC 

¿ les written under speci¿ cations 

other than the indicated speci

¿ cation 

may not play normally or 

¿ les or folder 

names may not display correctly.

 

 The 

¿ le extension may not be provided 

depending on the computer operating 
system, version, software, or settings. In 
this case, add the 

¿ le extension “.aac 

*2

   ”, 

“.m4a”, or “.wav 

*2

 ” to the end of the 

¿ le 

name, and then write it to the memory.    

   *1   International  Organisation  for 

Standardisation

   *2   Type  B/Type  C

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Audio System

 Operating Tips for DVD Player

    Condensation  phenomenon

    Immediately after turning on the heater 
when the vehicle is cold, the DVD or 
optical components (prism and lens) in the 
DVD player may become clouded with 
condensation. At this time, the DVD will 
eject immediately when placed in the unit. 
A clouded DVD can be corrected simply 
by wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded 
optical components will clear naturally in 
about an hour. Wait for normal operation 
to return before attempting to use the unit.

  Handling the DVD player

    The  following  precautions  should  be 
observed.

 

 Do not use deformed or cracked DVDs. 

The disc may not eject resulting in a 
malfunction.

 

 Do not use non-conventional discs such 

as heart-shaped, etc. The disc may not 
eject resulting in a malfunction.

 

 If the memory portion of the DVD is 

transparent or translucent, do not use the 
disc.

Transparent

 

 A new DVD may have rough edges on 

its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc 
with rough edges is used, proper setting 
will not be possible and the DVD player 
will not play the DVD. In addition, 
the disc may not eject resulting in a 
malfunction. Remove the rough edges 
in advance by using a ball-point pen or 
pencil as shown in the following 

¿ gure. 

To remove the rough edges, rub the side 
of the pen or pencil against the inner and 
outer perimeter of the DVD.

 

 When driving over uneven surfaces, the 

sound may jump.

 

 DVDs bearing the logo shown in the 

illustration or DVD-R/DVD   R/DVD-
RW/DVD   RW written with video data 
(DVD-Video/DVD-VR 

¿ le) can be 

played.

 

 Use discs that have been legitimately 

produced. If illegally-copied discs such 
as pirated discs are used, the system may 
not operate properly.

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Interior Features

Audio System

 

 Be sure never to touch the signal surface 

when handling the DVDs. Pick up a 
DVD by grasping the outer edge or the 
edge of the hole and the outer edge.

 

 Do not stick paper or tape on the DVD. 

Avoid scratching the reverse side (the 
side without a label). The disc may not 
eject resulting in a malfunction.

 

 Dust, 

¿ nger smudges, and dirt can 

decrease the amount of light re

À ected 

from the signal surface, thus affecting 
sound quality. If the DVD should 
become soiled, gently wipe it with a soft 
cloth from the centre of the DVD to the 
edge.

 

 Do not use record sprays, antistatic 

agents, or household spray cleaners. 
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and 
thinner can also damage the surface 
of the DVD and must not be used. 
Anything that can damage, warp, or fog 
plastic should never be used to clean 
DVDs.

 

 The DVD player ejects the DVD if the 

DVD is inserted upside down. Also dirty 
and/or defective DVDs may be ejected.

 

 Do not insert cleaning discs in the DVD 

player.

 

 Do not insert any disc with a peel-off 

seal af

¿ xed to it.

 

 This unit may not be able to play certain 

DVD-R/DVD  R/DVD-RW/DVD 
 RWs made using a computer or DVD 
recorder due to disc characteristics, 
scratches, smudges, dirt, etc., or due to 
dust or condensation on the lens inside 
the unit.

 

 Storing DVDs in the vehicle exposed to 

direct sunlight or high temperature may 
damage the DVD-R/DVD   R/DVD-
RW/DVD   RWs, and make them 
unplayable.

 

 This unit may not be able to play certain 

discs made using a computer due to the 
application (writing software) setting 
used. (For details, consult the store 
where the application was purchased.)

 

 Completely read the instruction manual 

and cautions for DVD-R/DVD   R/
DVD-RW/DVD   RWs.

 

 Do not use discs with cellophane tape 

adhering, partially peeled off labels, 
or adhesive material exuding from the 
edges of the DVD label. Also, do not 
use discs with a commercially-available 
DVD-R label af

¿ xed. The disc may not 

eject resulting in a malfunction.

 

 The conditions in which a DVD video 

can be played may be pre-determined 
depending on the intentions of the disc 
software creator. Functions may not 
operate as the user intends because 
this DVD player operates according to 
the design intentions of the software 
creator. Always refer to the instructions 
accompanying the disc to be played.

 

 Manufactured under license by Dolby 

Labouratories, Inc.. Dolby and the 
double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Labouratories.

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Interior Features

Audio System

 NOTE

 

  Video data (DVD-Video/DVD-VR 

¿ les) written to DVD/DVD-R/DVD 
 R/DVD-RW/DVD   RW can be played. 

 

  This unit is compatible for playback 

of dual-layer DVD/DVD-R. 

 

  Regional number for this unit is [2] 

or [3] (regional number depends on 
market).

 

 DVD-Video/DVD-VR 

¿ les written 

under speci

¿ cations other than the 

indicated speci

¿ cation may not play 

normally or 

¿ les or folder names 

may not display correctly. 

  Mark indicating on disc

    Marks indicated on discs or packages are 
as follows:

 Mark 

 Meaning 

 NTSC 

 PAL 

 Indicates a colour TV 
system (broadcast system 
depends on market). 

 Indicates the number of 
audio tracks.
  The  number  indicates 
the number of audio 
recordings.

 Indicates the number of 
subtitled languages.
  The  number  indicates 
the number of recorded 
languages.

 Number of angles.
  The  number  indicates 
the number of recorded 
angles.

 Indicates the screen modes 
which can be selected.
  “16:9” indicates a wide 
screen and “4:3” indicates 
a standard screen. 

 Indicates the region code 
for which a disc can be 
played.
  ALL  indicates  global 
applicability, and a number 
indicates applicability 
based on region. 

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Interior Features

Audio System

  Glossary

    DVD-Video 

    DVD-Video is a video image storing 
standard determined by the DVD forum.
  “MPEG2”, a global standard in digital 
compression technologies, has been 
adopted which compresses on average 
about 1/40th of the image data and stores 
it. In addition, a variable-rate coding 
technology, which changes the assigned 
information amount according to the shape 
of the screen image, has been adopted. 
Audio information can be stored using 
Dolby digital instead of PCM (Pulse Code 
Modulation) and more realistic sounding 
audio can be enjoyed.
  In addition, various, supplementary 
functions such as multi-language 
availability are provided for enhanced 
enjoyment.

  DVD-VR 

    DVD-VR  is  short  for  DVD  Video 
Recording Format; video image storing 
standard determined by the DVD forum.

  Multi-angle 

    One of the DVD player's functions. 
Because scenes can be recorded in 
multiple angles (camera position), users 
can choose a desired angle.

  Multi-language

    As a function of the DVD player, audio 
or subtitles for the same video images can 
be stored in multiple languages and the 
language can be selected freely.

  Region  code 

    DVD players and discs are assigned codes 
for each market region and only discs 
manufactured for that speci

¿ c region can 

be played.
  A disc cannot be played if the region code 
assigned to the player is not indicated on 
the disc.
  In addition, even if a region code is not 
indicated on the disc, disc playback may 
be prohibited depending on the region. In 
this case, a disc may not be playable in 
this DVD player.

 Operating Tips for OGG

    OGG is the audio compression format for 
Xiph. Org Foundation.
  Audio data can be created and stored at a 
higher compression ratio than MP3.
  This  unit  plays 

¿ les with the extension 

(.ogg) as OGG 

¿ les.

 CAUTION

 Do not use an audio 

¿ le extension on 

¿ les other than audio ¿ les. In addition, 
do not change the audio 

¿ le extension. 

Otherwise, the unit will not recognise 
the

¿ le correctly resulting in noise or a 

malfunction.

 

 OGG 

¿ les written under speci¿ cations 

other than the indicated speci

¿ cation 

may not play normally or 

¿ les or folder 

names may not display correctly.

 

 The 

¿ le extension may not be provided 

depending on the computer operating 
system, version, software, or settings. In 
this case, add the 

¿ le extension “.ogg” to 

the end of the 

¿ le name, and then write 

it to the disc/memory.

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Interior Features

Audio System

 Operating Tips for USB device

    This  unit  plays  audio 

¿ les as follows:

 Extension 

 Playback with this unit 

 .mp3 

 MP3 

 .wma 

 WMA 

 .aac 

*1

 AAC 

 .m4a 

 .wav 

*1

 WAV 

 .ogg 

*1

 OGG 

 CAUTION

 Do not use an audio 

¿ le extension on 

¿ les other than audio ¿ les. In addition, 
do not change the audio 

¿ le extension. 

Otherwise, the unit will not recognise 
the

¿ le correctly resulting in noise or a 

malfunction.

 NOTE

 

  Playback may not be possible 

depending on the type and condition 
of the USB 

À ash memory even if the 

audio

¿ le complies with the standard. 

 

  A copyright protected WMA/AAC 

¿ le cannot be played in this unit. 

 

 (Type B/Type C)



 If 

a 

¿ le name in the USB memory 

is too long, it could cause operation 
problems such as not being able to 
playback the song. 



 (Recommended: 

Within 

80 characters) 

 

  The order of the music data stored 

in the device may differ from the 
playback order. 

 

  To prevent loss or damage of stored 

data, we recommend that you always 
back up your data. 

 

  If a device exceeds the maximum 

electric current value of 1,000 mA, 
it may not operate or recharge when 
connected.

 

  Do not pull out the USB device while 

in the USB mode (only pull it out 
while in FM/AM radio or CD mode). 

 

  The device will not operate if the 

data is password protected. 

  MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG 

*1

¿ les written 

under speci

¿ cations other than the 

indicated speci

¿ cation may not play 

normally or 

¿ les/folder names may not 

display correctly.

   *1   Type  B/Type  C

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Interior Features

Audio System

 Operating Tips for iPod

    This unit supports playback of music 

¿ les 

recorded to an iPod.

    *  iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., 

registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.

  The iPod may not be compatible 
depending on the model or OS version. In 
this case, an error message is displayed.

 CAUTION

 

  Remove the iPod when it is not in 

use. Because the iPod is not designed 
to withstand excessive changes 
in temperature inside the cabin, it 
could be damaged or the battery 
may deteriorate due to the excessive 
temperature or humidity inside the 
cabin if it is left in the vehicle. 

 

  If data in the iPod is lost while it is 

connected to the unit, Mazda cannot 
guarantee recovery of any lost data. 

 

  If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the 

iPod may not recharge and playback 
may not be possible when it is 
connected to the unit. 

 

  For details on using the iPod, refer to 

the iPod instruction manual. 

 

  When connecting the iPod to a USB 

port, all commands are made from 
the audio unit. iPod control is not 
possible.

 NOTE

 The audio unit cannot display images or 
videos stored in an iPod. 

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Interior Features

Audio System

 Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]

     Power/Volume/Sound Controls ............................................................................. page  5-30 
    Clock ..................................................................................................................... page 5-32
    Operating the Radio .............................................................................................. page  5-34 
    Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player............................................................. page  5-38 
    How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port .................................................................... page  5-41 
    Error Indications ................................................................................................... page  5-42 

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Interior Features

Audio System

 Power/Volume/Sound  Controls

Power/Volume/Audio control dial

Menu button

Audio display

    Power  ON/OFF

    Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press 
the power/volume dial to turn the audio 
system on. Press the power/volume dial 
again to turn the audio system off.

  Volume  adjustment

    To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume 
dial clockwise to increase volume, 
anticlockwise to decrease it.

  Audio  sound  adjustment

     1.   Press  the  menu  button  ( 

 ) to select 

the function. The selected function will 
be indicated.

   2.   Turn the audio control dial to adjust the 

selected functions as follows:

 Indication 

 Setting  value 

 Turn 

Anticlockwise

 Turn 

Clockwise

  AF 

  (Setting  Alternative 

Frequency (AF)) 

 Off 

 On 

  REG 

  (Setting  Regional 

Programme (REG)) 

 Off 

 On 

  ALC 

  (Automatic  volume 

adjustment)

 Level 

decrease

 Level 

increase

  BASS 

  (Low  pitch  sound) 

 Decrease 

bass

 Increase 

bass

  TREB 

  (Treble sound) 

 Decrease 

treble

 Increase 

treble

  FADE 

  (Front/back  volume 

balance)

 — 

 Reduces 

volume
of front 

speakers

  BAL 

  (Left/right  volume 

balance)

 Shift  the 
sound to 

the left 

 Shift  the 
sound to 
the right 

  BEEP 

  (Audio operation sound) 

 Off 

 On 

  12Hr 

    24Hr 

  (12 Hr/24 Hr time 

adjustment)

 12Hr 

(Flashing)

 24Hr 

(Flashing)

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Interior Features

Audio System

 NOTE

 If not operated for several seconds, the 
display returns to the previous display. 
To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, 
press the menu button ( 

 ) for 2 

seconds. The unit will beep and 
“ CLEAR ” will be displayed. 

   AF   (Setting  Alternative  Frequency  (AF))

    The AF function of the Radio Data System 
(RDS) can be set on or off.
  Refer to Operating the Radio on page 
 5-34 .

   REG   (Setting  Regional  Programme 
(REG))

    The REG function of the Radio Data 
System (RDS) can be set on or off.
  Refer to Operating the Radio on page 
 5-34 .

   ALC   (Automatic  volume  adjustment)

    The  automatic  level  control  (ALC) 
changes the audio volume automatically 
according to the vehicle speed. The faster 
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume 
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC 
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7, 
the amount that the volume can increase 
is at the maximum. Select the mode 
according to the driving conditions.

  BEEP (Audio operation sound)

    The setting for the operation sound when 
pressing and holding a button can be 
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to 
OFF to mute the operation sound.

   12Hr 

    24Hr  

(12 Hr/24 Hr time adjustment)

    Rotating the audio control dial switches 
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock 
time (page  5-32 ).

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Audio System

 Clock

Audio display

Audio control dial

Hour/Minute set switch

:00 button

Menu button

Clock button

    Setting  the  time

    The clock can be set at any time when the 
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.

   1.   To adjust the time, press the clock 

button ( 

 ) for about 2 seconds until 

a beep is heard.

   2.   The  clock's  current  time  will 

À ash.

   

 Time adjustment



 



 To adjust the time, press the hour/

minute set button (   ,   

 ) while the 

clock's current time is 

À ashing.



 



 The hours advance while the hour set 

button (   ) is pressed. The minutes 
advance while the minute set button 
(

 ) is pressed.

   3.   Press  the  clock  button  ( 

 ) again to 

start the clock.

  Time  resetting

     1.   Press  the  clock  button  ( 

 ) for about 

2 seconds until a beep is heard.

   2.   Press  the  :00  button  ( 1 ).
   3.   When the button is pressed, the time 

will be reset as follows:

   

(Example)

   12:01—12:29

ĺ12:00

   

12:30—12:59

ĺ1:00

 NOTE

 

  When the  :00  button ( 1 ) is pressed, 

the seconds will start at “ 00 ”.

 

  Switching between 12 and 24-hour 

clock time: 



  Press the menu button ( 

 ) 

several times until 12 and 24-hour 
clock time are displayed. Turn the 
audio control dial in either direction, 
select the desired clock setting while 
the preferred clock time is 

À ashing. 

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