Mazda 2012 MX-5 Owner's Manual page 282

CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when using
the device with it connected to the
accessory socket equipped on the
vehicle. (If noise occurs, do not use
the accessory socket.)
NOTE
Before using the auxiliary jack, read the
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manufacturer's instructions for the product
being connected.
Use a commercially-available, non-
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impedance (3.5
connecting the portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacturer's instructions
for connecting a portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
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not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
Noise may occur depending on the product
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connected to the auxiliary jack.
With regard to connecting a portable audio
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or similar device to a power source, use the
battery for the device, not the accessory
socket.
Insert the plug to the auxiliary jack
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securely.
Insert or remove the plug with the plug
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perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
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base.
To listen to a portable audio unit
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Insert the connection plug into the
auxiliary jack.
3. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
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4. Press the AUX button (
audio unit or the mode switch (
of the audio control switches on the
steering wheel to change to the AUX
mode.
Audio Unit
NOTE
Set the volume of the portable audio unit to
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the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial of the audio unit or the volume switch
( , ) of the audio control switch.
Audio adjustments other than audio volume
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can only be done using the portable audio
device.
If the connection plug is pulled out from the
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auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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Audio Control
Switches
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