Mazda MX-5 (2018 year). Instruction

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. 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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▼ Gracenote

Database

When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, 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 recognition 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

Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a registered trademark or a trademark
of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Gracenote

End User License Agreement

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. 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 (“Gracenote 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 third party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE,
OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that
you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement
against you directly in its own name.

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The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count
queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right
to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that
Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote
Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will
be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue
its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT
WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© Gracenote, Inc. 2009

Updating the database

The Gracenote

media database can be updated using USB device.

1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote

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

▼ Introduction

Bluetooth

Hands-Free outline

When a Bluetooth

device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth

unit via

radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received by pressing the talk button, pick-up
button, or hang-up button on the audio remote control switch, or by operating the center
display. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your coat pocket, a call can be
made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it directly.

Bluetooth

audio outline

When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth

communication function is paired

to the vehicle, you can listen to music stored on the paired portable audio device from the
vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the portable audio device to the vehicle's
external input terminal. After programming, operate the vehicle audio control panel to play/
stop the audio.

NOTE



For your safety, a device can be paired only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle
starts to move, the pairing procedure will end. Park the vehicle in a safe place before
pairing.



The communication range of a Bluetooth

equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) or

less.



Basic audio operation is available using voice commands even if Bluetooth

is not

connected.



For safety reasons, operation of the center display is disabled while the vehicle is being
driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander
switch while the vehicle is being driven.

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CAUTION

Some Bluetooth

mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer, Mazda's call center or Web support center for information regarding
Bluetooth

mobile device compatibility:

U.S.A.

Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdausa.com/mazdaconnect

Canada

Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca

Mexico

Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx

Applicable Bluetooth

specification (Recommended)

Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0 (conformity)

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▼ Component Parts

Audio unit

Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button

Talk button

Hang-up button

Pick-up button

Microphone

Microphone

Microphone (hands-free)

The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call.

Talk button

Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.

Pick-up button

Responds to incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a contact or dialing a number, it
places the call when the button is pressed.

Hang-up button

Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition
operation.

Commander switch

The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the
commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.

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Bluetooth

Preparation

▼ Device pairing

To use Bluetooth

audio and Hands-Free,

the device equipped with Bluetooth

has

to be paired to the unit using the following
procedure. A maximum of seven devices
including Bluetooth

audio devices and

hands-free mobile phones can be paired.

NOTE



The Bluetooth

system may not operate

for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON. However, this
does not indicate a problem. If the
Bluetooth

system does not connect

automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have
elapsed, make sure that the Bluetooth

setting on the device is normal and
attempt to reconnect the Bluetooth

device from the vehicle side.



If Bluetooth

-enabled devices are used

in the following locations or conditions,
connection via Bluetooth

may not be

possible.



The device is in a location hidden
from the center display such as behind
or under a seat, or inside the glove
compartment.



The device contacts or is covered by a
metal object or body.



The device is set to power-saving
mode.

Pairing Procedure

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select

to display the

message and switch to the device
operation.

6. Using your device, perform a search

for the Bluetooth

device (Peripheral

device).

7. Select “Mazda” from the device list

searched by the device.

8. (Device with Bluetooth

version 2.0)

Input the displayed 4-digit pairing
code into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth

version 2.1

or higher)
Make sure the displayed 6-digit code
on the audio is also displayed on the
device, and touch the

Connection permission and phonebook
access permission for your mobile
device may be required depending on
the mobile device.

9. If pairing is successful, the functions

of the device connected to Bluetooth

are displayed.

10. (Devices compatible with Mazda

E-mail / SMS function)
SMS (Short Message Service)
messages, and E-mail for the device
are downloaded automatically. A
download permission operation for
your device may be required
depending on the device.

NOTE
When Call history and messages are
downloaded automatically, each automatic
download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-119.

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After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth

Hands-Free again,

or by activating Bluetooth

Hands-Free

first after switching the ignition from OFF
to ACC, the device connection condition
is indicated in the center display.

IMPORTANT note about pairing and
automatic reconnection:



If pairing is redone on the same
mobile phone device, first clear
“Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth

setting screen of the mobile device.



When the OS of the device is updated,
the pairing information may be deleted.
If this happens, reprogram the pairing
information to the Bluetooth

unit.



Before you pair your device, make sure
that Bluetooth

is “ON”, both on your

phone and on the vehicle.

▼ Device selection

If several devices have been paired, the
Bluetooth

unit links the device last

paired. If you would like to link a different
paired device, it is necessary to change the
link. The order of device priority after the
link has been changed is maintained even
when the ignition is switched off.

Connecting other devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select the name of the device you

would like to connect.

selection

Connects both devices as hands-free
and Bluetooth

audio.

selection

Connects as a hands-free device.

selection

Connects as Bluetooth

audio.

NOTE
The following functions can be used for
the Hands-free or audio.



Hands-free: Phone calls and
E-mail/SMS



Audio: Bluetooth

audio, Pandora

Aha™, Stitcher™ radio

Disconnecting a device

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select the device name which is

currently connected.

6. Select

▼ Deleting a device

Selecting and deleting devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select the device name which you

would like to delete.

6. Select

7. Select

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Deleting all devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select

6. Select

▼ Changing PIN code

PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select

6. Input the new PIN code to be set.
7. Select .

Available Language

The Bluetooth

Hands-Free System

applies to the following languages:



English



Spanish



French

Refer to Settings on page 5-123.

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Bluetooth

Audio

Applicable Bluetooth

specification

(Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0
(conformity)
Response profile



A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2



AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4

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

Pause

File (Track)
up/down

—

Reverse

—

Fast-forward

—

Text display

—

Repeat

—

De-

pends

on de-

vice

De-

pends

on de-

vice

Function

A2DP

AVRCP

Ver.

1.0

Ver.

1.3

Ver.

1.4

Shuffle

—

De-

pends

on de-

vice

De-

pends

on de-

vice

Scan

—

De-

pends

on de-

vice

De-

pends

on de-

vice

Folder up/
down

—

De-

pends

on de-

vice

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.



If a device which supports AVRCP Ver.
1.6 or higher is connected, song
information may not display correctly.



The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth

audio

device.

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▼ 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 B) on page 5-97.

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 application 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 mode 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 depending 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 audio 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 repeated.

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Icon

Function

(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 random 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 song to aid in finding a desired
song.
When selected again, the beginning of each song on the device is played.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played con-
tinues.
Returns to the beginning of the previous song.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.

Plays the Bluetooth

audio. When selected again, playback 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 5-74.

▼ Bluetooth

Audio Device

Information Display

If a Bluetooth

audio device is connected,

the following information is displayed in
the center display.

AVRCP

Ver. lower

than 1.3

AVRCP

Ver. 1.3

AVRCP

Ver. 1.4 or

higher

Device name

Remaining
battery charge
of device

Song name

—

Artist name

—

Album name

—

Playback
time

—

Genre name

—

Album art
image

—

X: Available
—: Not available

NOTE
Some information may not display
depending on the device, and if the
information cannot be displayed,
“Unknown - - -” is indicated.

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How to Use Pandora

®*

▼ What is Pandora

Pandora

®*1

is free personalized Internet radio. Simply enter a favorite artist, track, genre,

and Pandora

will create a personalized station that plays their music and more like it. Rate

songs by giving thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to further refine 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 display the Entertainment screen. When

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 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 stopped.

Goes to the next song.

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Icon

Function

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-74.

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™

is an application which can be used to enjoy various Internet content such as

Internet radio and podcasts.
Stay connected to your friends activities by getting updates from Facebook and Twitter.
Using the location-based service, nearby services and destinations 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 or registered

trademarks of Harman International 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 application screen is not displayed on the device, Aha™ may not play on the center
display.

▼ Playback

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When

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 displayed.

Icon

Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio 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

Evaluates the current content as “Like”.

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