4The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectualproperty rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment.The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile,reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Codeinto a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #6,199,037, #6,912,495, #8,200,497, #7,970,606,and #8,359,197.Firmware CopyrightsThe title to and ownership of copyrights for firmware embedded in KENWOOD product memories arereserved for JVC KENWOOD Corporation.PRECAUTIONSObserve the following precautions to prevent fi re, personal injury, and transceiverdamage.• Do not attempt to confi gure the transceiver while driving; it is too dangerous.• Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason.• Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it near heatingappliances.• If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiverpower off immediately, and contact your KENWOOD dealer.• Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffi c laws. Please check andobserve the vehicle regulations in your area.• Do not use options not specifi ed by KENWOOD.• Do not put the plastic bag used for packing of this equipment on the place which reaches a smallchild's hand. It will become a cause of suffocation if it wears fl atly.• Do not place the transceiver on unstable surfaces.• Keep the volume as low as possible to protect your hearing.• Always switch the transceiver power off before installing optional accessories.• To dispose of batteries, be sure to comply with the laws and regulations in your country or region.• The transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity andvoltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.• Use only the supplied DC power cable or a KENWOOD optional DC power cable.• Do not cut and/or remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable.• Do not place the microphone cable around your neck while near machinery that may catch thecable.For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied or optional mountingbracket and screw set so the transceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision.When using the Transceiver, refer to the “NOTICES TO THE USER” and “PRECAUTIONS”. If thewarnings are not observed, there may be the possibility to have any malfunction. In this case, pressand hold the Power Switch for 5 seconds or more. If the malfunction persists, ask your dealer.