USB Mode

✽ NOTICE - USING THE USB DEVICE

• Connect the USB device after starting the engine. The USB device may be damaged if it is already connected when the ignition is turned on. The USB device may malfunction if the ignition is turned on or off while the USB device is connected.
• Be careful of static electricity when connecting/disconnecting the USB device.
• Encoded MP3 players will not be recognized when connected as an external device.
• When connecting an external USB device, the device may not recognize the USB in certain conditions.
• Only products formatted with a byte/sector size of less than 64 KB will be recognized.
• This device recognizes USB devices formatted in FAT 12/16/32 file formats. This device does not recognize files in NTFS format.
• Some USB devices may not be supported due to compatibility issues.
• Avoid contact of the USB connector with body parts or foreign objects.
• Repeatedly connecting/disconnecting USB devices at short intervals may cause the product to malfunction.
• A strange noise may occur when the USB is disconnected.
• Be sure to connect/disconnect external USB devices with the audio power turned off.
• The time required to recognize a USB device may vary depending on the type, size, or format of the files stored on the USB storage device. Such time differences do not indicate a malfunction.
• The system only supports USB devices used for playing music files.
• USB images and videos are not supported.
• Do not use the USB port to charge batteries or USB accessories that generate heat. Such actions may cause performance degradation or damage to the device.
• The device may not recognize the USB device if separately purchased USB hubs and extension cables are used. Connect the USB directly to the vehicle's multimedia terminal.
• When using large-capacity USB storage devices with separate logical drives, only files stored on the root drive may be played.
• Files may not work correctly if application programs are installed on the USB.
• The device may malfunction if MP3 players, cellular phones, digital cameras, or other electronic devices (USB devices not recognized as removable disks) are connected to the device.
• USB charging may not work for some mobile devices.
• The device may not operate normally when using a USB storage device with a metal cover (metal-cover type USB storage device).
• The device may not operate normally when using formats such as hard disk type, CF, or SD memory.
• The device does not support files protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management).
• USB storage devices used with an adapter (SD type or CF type) may not be recognized correctly.
• The device may malfunction due to communication errors caused by vehicle vibration when using USB hard drives or USB storage devices (e.g., i-stick type).

• Avoid using USB storage devices that can also be used as key fobs or mobile phone accessories. Using such products may damage the USB storage device or the jack.
• Connecting an MP3 player or phone through different channels, such as AUX/BT or Audio/USB mode, may cause popping noises or malfunction.