On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
•Do not touch the surface.
•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
•Do not affix stickers or labels.
•Clean the disc when it is dusty.
•Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.
•Do not use commercially available disc accessories.
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never
expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW
•If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last recording session was closed (finalised).
•Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback again.
About media that can be played
Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below.
If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD- ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices. You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC formatted audio files.
•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/WMA/AAC files written in a format compatible with this unit. For details, see pages 10-11.
•ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not produce sound when played back.
Protecting the USB connection terminal
•Only a USB memory 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.
•Do not connect a USB memory over 20 mm wide. Also, avoid connecting USB memory and Front Aux at the same time.
•If a USB device is inserted in the unit, it projects out and may be a danger while driving. Use a commercially available USB extension cable, and connect it in a safe way.
•Depending on the connected USB memory device, the unit may not function or some functions may not be performed.
•The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3/WMA/AAC.
•Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters may not be correctly displayed.
CAUTION
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc. is lost while using this product.
On Handling USB Memory
•To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points. Read the USB memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal. Do not subject USB 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 are present.
•Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will not be hindered.
•USB 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 USB memory. Note that even certified USB memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or state.
•USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory according to the terms of agreement.
•Depending on the settings of the USB 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.
•USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a particular file other than audio in the USB 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 extensions to a file other than audio data. This non-audio data will not be recognised. 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, then remove the USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
•Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
•“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
•“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone 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.
•The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
•“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”
