User's Manual

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About USB
Connect the USB device after turning on the
engine. The USB device may become dam-
aged if it is already connected when the igni-
tion is turned on.
• Files that are not standard format music/
video/image files will not be played.
• Heed caution to static electricity when con-
necting/disconnecting external USB devices.
• Encoded MP3 Players will not be rec-
ognized when connected as an external
device.
• When connecting an external USB device,
the device may not properly recognize the
USB is in some states.
• Only products formatted with byte/sectors
under 64Kbyte will be recognized.
• This device recognizes USB devices format-
ted in FAT 12/16/32 file formats. This device
does not recognize files in NTFS file format.
• Some USB devices may not be supported
due to compatibility issues.
• Take caution so that the USB connector
does not come in contact with body parts
or objects.
• Repeated connecting/disconnecting of USB
devices within short periods of time may
result in product malfunction.
• Make sure to connect/disconnect external
USB devices with the audio power turned
off.
• The amount of time required to recognize
the external USB device may differ depend-
ing on the type, size, or file formats stored
on the USB.
• The use of USB devices for purposes other
than playing music, video and image files is
prohibited.
• Do not use the USB I/F to charge batter-
ies or USB accessories that generate heat.
Such acts may lead to worsened perfor-
mance or damage to the device.
• The device may not recognize the USB
device if separately purchased USB hubs
and extension cables are being used.
Connect the USB directly with the multime-
dia terminal of the vehicle.
• When using mass storage USB devices with
separate logical drives, only files saved to
the root drive can be played.
• When application programs are installed to
specific USBs, files may not properly play.
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• The device may not operate normally if MP3
Players, cellular phones, digital cameras, or
other electronic devices (USB devices not
recognized as portable disk drives) are con-
nected with the device.
• Charging through the USB may not work for
some mobile devices.
• The device may not support normal
operation when using a USB memory type
besides Metal Cover Type USB Memory.
• The device may not support normal opera-
tion when using formats such as HDD Type,
CF Memory.
• Upon playing iPods, please use a dedicated
iPod car cable.
• Normal operations cannot be guaranteed
when other cables are being used.
• The device will not support files locked by
DRM. (Digital Rights Management)
• USB memory sticks used by connecting an
Adaptor (SD Type or CF Type) may not be
properly recognized.
• Only use Plug type connector products, as
shown in the figure below.