Protecting the USB Connection Terminal

•Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit: Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme temperatures or sunlight (e.g. left in the car or this unit), CDs recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a recording failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.

•Use discs with MP3 files written in a format compatible with this unit. For details, refer to “About MP3/WMA/AAC” on page 14.

•ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back.

Protecting the USB Connection Terminal

•Only USB Flash Memory devices can be connected to the USB connection terminal on this unit. Correct performance using other USB products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported.

•Depending on the shape or size of the device, it may not be connected to the USB terminal of this unit-a USB extension cable (sold separately) is recommended for this connection.

Also, avoid connecting Flash Memory and Front Aux at the same time.

•A USB device inserted into the unit, may project out far enough to be a danger while driving. Use a commercially available USB extension cable, and connect it in a safe way.

•Depending on the connected Flash Memory device, the unit may not function or some functions may not be performed.

•MP3/WMA/AAC is the only audio file format playable on this unit.

•Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however not all characters may be correctly displayed.

On Handling Flash Memory

CAUTION

Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc., is lost while using this product.

•To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points. Read the Flash Memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly.

Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal. Do not subject Flash Memory to excessive shock.

Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in the water.

•Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:

Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures. Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive substances is present.

•Fix the Flash Memory in a location where driver operation will not be hindered.

•Flash Memory may not function correctly at high or low temperature.

•The USB Flash Memory supports only 512 or 2,048 bytes per sector.

•Use only certified Flash Memory. Note that even certified Flash Memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or state.

•Flash Memory function is not guaranteed. Use Flash Memory according to the terms of agreement.

•Depending on the settings of the Flash Memory type, memory state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display properly.

•A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be played back.

•Flash Memory may take time to start playback. If there is a particular file other than audio in the Flash Memory, it may take considerable time before the file is played back or searched.

•The unit can play back “mp3”, “wma” or “m4a” file extensions.

•Do not add the above extension to a file other than audio data. This non-audio data will not be recognized. The resulting playback may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or amplifiers.

•It is recommended to back up important data on a personal computer.

•Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress. Change SOURCE to something other than USB, and then remove the USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.

•iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

•“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

•Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora is currently available exclusively in the United States.

•This device will control Pandora when connected to a compatible Android™ or BlackBerry® phone that has Bluetooth, access to the internet, and the latest version of the Pandora® application

installed.

•BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.

•Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

•The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license.

•HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the

HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

•Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•“MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”

•“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-generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via 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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