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EXHIBIT 10.7
Joint Development and Supply Agreement
This Joint Development and Supply Agreement("Agreement") made and entered into
this 8th day of April, 1999("Effective Date") by and between Rockford
Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of USA with its
principal place of business at 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Drive, Tempe, Arizona,
USA("Rockford") and Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of Republic of Korea with its principal
place of business at San 000-0, Xxx-xx, Xxxxx-xxx, Xxxxx-xxx, Kyoungki-do,
467-860, Republic of Korea ("Hyundai")
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, Rockford is engaged in the business, among other things, of electronic
products for automotive vehicles and audio applications; and
Whereas, Hyundai possesses certain technical and proprietary information,
know-how and expertise regarding the design and manufacture of electronic
products for automotive vehicles and audio applications; and
Whereas, both parties desire to jointly develop vehicle audio receiver units for
use: in aftermarket installations of automotive vehicle audio systems ("Source
Units"), for Hyundai to manufacture Source Units and for Rockford to market,
distribute and sell Source Units.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises and mutual covenants
and obligations hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 In accordance with the schedule and other requirements set forth in the
Minutes of Meeting attached hereto("MOM"), Hyundai shall design and build test
production samples of such Source Units("T/P Samples").
1.2 Subject to a successful commercial production of the Source Units by
Hyundai, Hyundai acquires a right to supply the Source Units for Rockford and
Rockford shall purchase the Source Units from Hyundai on an exclusive basis in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement ("Sales
Transactions").
2. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date, which shall
mean the date at which this Agreement is executed by both parties and shall
remain in effect for an initial term through July 31, 2003, unless sooner
terminated in accordance with Section 17 below.
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3. DEVELOPMENT FEE
In full and complete consideration of the Source Units Development performed by
Hyundai under this Agreement and Hyundai's obligations or duties set forth in
this Agreement, Rockford shall pay to Hyundai, by wire transfer, the amounts set
forth in the MOM attached hereto("Development Fee").
The Development Fee shall be non-refundable in any event and shall be without
any deductions and/or setoff against any amount of money owed by Hyundai to
Rockford hereunder. If there is a change in the scope as delineated hereunder,
Hyundai shall notify Rockford of the change and its associated cost impact after
change notification. Rockford and Hyundai shall negotiate and agree to an
additional cost prior to start of work associated with the change.
4. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Hyundai agrees to manufacture the Source Units in accordance with the MOM
attached hereto for completion of the Source Units. Hyundai recognizes that its
failure to timely complete the Source Units Development will result in expense
and damage to Rockford. Accordingly, Hyundai acknowledges that time is of the
essence of this Agreement with respect to Hyundai's completing any milestone set
forth in the MOM attached hereto (each, a "Development Milestone" and
collectively, the "Development Milestones").
Rockford and Hyundai realize that changes to the Source Units Development may
affect the Development Schedule. In case of such changes, a Development
Milestone deadline will be adjusted accordingly. Rockford shall monitor the
progress of such Development works by Hyundai and Hyundai shall keep Rockford
advised of the progress status in such a manner described hereunder.
5. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
As Hyundai reaches each Development Milestone, it shall so notify Rockford in
writing and provide the T/P Samples, documentation or other deliverable items
(collectively, "Deliverables") as will evidence that the relevant Development
Milestone has been met. Rockford shall pay Hyundai the Development Fee. in two
equal installments as more described in the MOM. Payment therefor shall not be
due until ten(10) days after such acceptance and receipt of invoice.
In the event that Hyundai fails to achieve the final Development Milestone in
accordance with the MOM for reasons solely attributable to Hyundai, Hyundai
shall, upon Rockford's request, pay as liquidated damages, at the per diem rate
of a tenth percent(O.1%) out of the Development Fee under Section 3 hereof.
Provided, however, that in no event shall the liquidated damages exceed ten
percent(10%) of the Development Fee. Interest at the rate of two percent(2%) per
month, prorated, shall be charged until payment is actually received on any
amount of the Development Fee that remains unpaid beyond the due date.
6. ACCEPTANCE
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Each Development Milestone completed by Hyundai hereunder shall be subject to
final review and acceptance by Rockford based upon the test procedures mutually
agreed upon. Unless otherwise specified herein, Rockford shall have five(5) days
to conduct such review, and any major deficiencies found by Rockford during such
review shall be promptly corrected by Hyundai and subject to repeated review
(not to exceed an additional five(5) working days by Rockford before acceptance
of the Development Milestone.
For the purposes of this Agreement, a Development Milestone deadline shall be
deemed to have been met or satisfied at the time of delivery by Hyundai to
Rockford of a complete set of the Deliverables upon which the completion of such
Development Milestone is conditioned, and which is accepted by Rockford in
accordance with the foregoing review procedures.
7. ASSISTANCE FROM ROCKFORD
It is understood by both parties that Rockford will dispatch certain of its
engineers and provide certain components and equipments in order to support and
expedite Hyundai's Source Units Development. Notwithstanding any provision of
components and equipments or assistance by Rockford, it is further understood by
both parties that the entire responsibility for the Development of the Source
Units shall belong to Hyundai.
All the expenses including, but not limited to, round trip air fare,
accommodation fee and food fee incurred by the dispatched Rockford engineers
shall be borne by Hyundai. Subject to Hyundai's successful achievement of
commercial production of the Source Units in the wake of Rockford's acceptance
of the final Development Milestone as described hereinabove. Rockford undertakes
to guarantee purchase of the Source Units on the following terms and conditions
set forth in Sections 8 through 12.
8. FORECASTS AND ORDERS
8.1 Rockford shall provide Hyundai with forecasts of its requirements for
delivery of the Source Units on a monthly basis in accordance with the MOM. All
such purchase orders shall be deemed (to have been) accepted by Hyundai unless
Hyundai notifies Rockford otherwise by the 10th day of such order month.
8.2 Hyundai understands that Rockford's demand is dependent on market and other
factors beyond Rockford's control. This may result in demand being reduced or
eliminated. Rockford may, however, increase or decrease the volume thus ordered
and accepted not more than three percent (3%), by notifying Hyundai in writing
in not less than thirty(30) days after the date of such purchase order.
8.3 Rockford shall place purchase orders with Hyundai in writing to reach
Hyundai at least thirty (30) days before the shipment date specifying quantity,
delivery date and delivery place.
8.4 In the event Rockford:
(a) cancels any part of any order, or
(b) fails to meet any obligation hereunder, causing cancellation of any order
of portion thereof.
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Rockford agrees to pay to Hyundai the following cancellation charges:
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Cancellation Notices are received Cancellation Charges
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Sixty (60) days or less prior to Thirty percent (30%) of Source Units
Scheduled Delivery Date
Thirty (30) days or less prior to Fifty percent (50%) of Source Units
Scheduled Delivery Date
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Recognizing that Hyundai's costs and damages arising from any cancellation of
any order will be difficult to estimate, both parties agree that the foregoing
charges are reasonable and are intended as liquidated damages to cover Hyundai's
costs and time and not as a penalty.
9. PRICES AND PAYMENT
The prices of and payment terms for the Source Units shall be determined in
accordance with the MOM.
10. PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING
All Packaging, Packing and Marking of the Source Units shall be made, at
Hyundai's expenses, in accordance with Rockford's direction. Hyundai shall
package and pack all goods in a manner which ( i ) follows good commercial
practice, ( ii ) is acceptable to common carriers for shipment, and ( iii ) is
adequate to ensure safe arrival. Hyundai shall xxxx all containers with
necessary lifting, handling and shipping information and with purchase order
numbers, date of shipment, and the names of the consignee and consignor. An
itemized packing list must accompany each shipment which shall include ( i )
prominently the purchase order number and ( ii ) the description, part number,
revision level, and quantity of the Source Units so shipped.
11. DELIVERY, TITLE AND RISK
The Source Units sold hereunder shall be delivered to Rockford F.O.B basis in
accordance with the shipping instructions on Rockford's purchase order. Title
and risk of loss or damages to the Source Units shall transfer from Hyundai to
Rockford upon delivery of the Source Units to a common carrier acceptable to
Rockford.
12. TRADEMARKS AND TRADENAMES
The Source Units to be sold under this Agreement shall bear the trademarks,
tradenames and/or other marks as directed by Rockford. Hyundai shall not use nor
register, as Hyundai's tradenames, trademarks or the like, any tradename,
trademark, service xxxx or any other words, characters, symbols or marks owned
by Rockford.
13. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
For the purpose of this Agreement, "Intellectual Property Rights" shall mean
rights under, but not limited to, all patents, patents applications, industrial
design, utility models and copy rights
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necessary to use all inventions, discoveries, improvements and any other
patentable or copyrightable know-how ( i ) incorporated into, used or useful in
connection with the Source Units and/or ( ii ) created, written, manufactured,
made, reduced to practice or constructively reduced to practice by Hyundai,
alone or jointly with others, while engaged in performing services for Hyundai
pursuant to this Agreement, which shall be jointly owned by both parties.
This Agreement shall be construed as Rockford granting to Hyundai a
non-exclusive license in the event that the Source Units incorporates Rockford's
Intellectual Property Rights acquired, owned by or in the possession of Rockford
on or prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement.
14. WARRANTY
Amounts equal to each percentage of the value of shipments of the Source Units
as spare parts for the purpose of warranty set forth in the MOM under the Sales
Transactions shall be provided by Hyundai at Rockford's order for repairing (or
replacing) purposes and the balance of such spare parts accumulated on
Rockford's account after the Sales Transactions shall only be credited at
Rockford's order against the equivalent amount of spare parts (or Source Units
in a completed product) required for a new project initiated by the parties.
Both parties expressly agree that the warranty in respect to the Source Units
under the Sales Transactions shall be provided pursuant to the MOM and this
warranty shall be exhaustive and shall be the exclusive remedy of Rockford for
Hyundai's failure to supply non-defective Source Units under Section 8 hereof
All other claims, costs, liabilities, damages of any kind whatsoever in
conjunction with the warranty are hereby disclaimed.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
Hyundai represents that the Source Units Development is based on its knowledge
and expertise in this field and independent work, not in violation of
confidential or proprietary information of a third party including without
limitation illegally or surreptitiously imitating, misappropriation, copying or
using the third party's intellectual property rights. In the event that Hyundai
receives written notice of a claim by any third party that Rockford's use of any
Source Units under this Agreement violates any patents, copyrights, trade
secrets, proprietary or intellectual property rights of any person or entity,
Rockford shall promptly give notice thereof to Hyundai. (Any failure to give, or
delay in giving, such notice will affect Rockford's rights under this Section 15
only to the extent of damage actually caused thereby.)
Both parties shall mutually consult and agree to jointly (or otherwise alone if
deemed necessary) defend and/or settle the action. Hyundai reserves the right to
offer non-infringing designs to Rockford or to settle with such third parties.
The cost and expenses (including attorney's fees) for such defense or settlement
plus an amount finally awarded or settled shall be equally borne by both
parties, provided that Hyundai's aggregate liability in respect of such action
or settlement shall not exceed Development Fee paid by Rockford to Hyundai under
Section 3 hereof
16. TAX
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All amounts to be paid by Rockford to Hyundai pursuant to this Agreement shall
be paid net of any tax, assessment or other charges which may be imposed on by
the government of Rockford with respect to such amounts, and such tax,
assessment or other charges shall be paid by Rockford.
17. TERMINATION AND DELIVERY OF SOURCE UNITS
17.1 Termination for Default
Either party may immediately terminate this Agreement by written notice to the
other party upon the occurrence of any of the following events;
(a) If either party fails to meet, to the satisfaction of the other party as
evidenced by such other party, any obligations hereunder within thirty (30) days
of its due date
(b) The breach by either party of any obligations, terms, covenants or
conditions of this Agreement (other than as described in subparagraph (a) above)
which is not cured within thirty(30) days after written notice thereof from
Rockford.
17.2 This Agreement shall be immediately terminated upon the occurrence of any
of the following events on any party:
( i ) Bankruptcy or insolvency
( ii ) Appointment of receiver
( iii ) Assignment for the benefit of creditors
( iv ) Voluntary or involuntary dissolution
( v ) Other similar events
17.3 Effect of Termination
Each party understands that the rights of termination hereunder are absolute.
Neither party shall incur any liability whatsoever for any damage, loss or
expenses of any kind suffered or incurred by the other (or for any compensation
to the other) arising from or incident to any termination of this Agreement by
such party which complies with the terms and conditions of the Agreement whether
or not such party is aware of any such damage, loss or expense. Termination is
not the sole remedy under this Agreement and, whether or not termination is
effected, all other remedies will remain available
17.4 Failure of Source Unit Development
In the event of termination of this Agreement by Rockford prior to the
completion of the Source Units Development described in Section 1 due to
Hyundai's inability to perform the works and services as required by the Source
Units Development, Rockford shall be obligated to pay Hyundai only the fees
relative to such Development Milestones as have been completed and accepted by
Rockford as provided herein. In such event, Hyundai will immediately deliver to
Rockford any and all Deliverables in its possession or under its control.
18. GENERAL PROVISIONS
18.1 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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HYUNDAI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ROCKFORD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY LOST
REVENUE, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
18.2 Export Control Matters
Rockford shall be responsible for assisting Hyundai in complying with all laws
and regulations of the United States government relating to the export from the
United States of technical information or technical data or Source Units, if
any.
18.3 Survival
The provisions containing the parties' rights and obligations which, by their
nature, would continue beyond or are intended to survive any termination and/or
expiration hereof shall so survive including Sections 15, 18.6 and 18.8 hereof
18.4 Interpretation and Construction
The language of all parts of this Agreement is the language of all parties
hereto and shall in all cases be construed according to its fair meaning and not
for or against any party. Each party has been independently advised of the tax
and accounting consequences and other legal aspects of this transaction, has
relied on the advice of its own counsel and accountants and has not relied in
any way upon any representations, warranties or advice in these matters from any
other third party.
18.5 Applicable Law
This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of Korea.
18.6 Arbitration
Any disputes or differences between the parties hereto in connection with this
Agreement shall be finally settled by an arbitration. The arbitration will be
held in Seoul, Korea under the Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial
Arbitration Board, if Hyundai demands arbitration and in Arizona, USA under the
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, if Rockford demands
arbitration. The award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding
upon both parties.
18.7 Assignment
This Agreement, in whole or in part, shall not be assigned to a third party
without prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Hyundai is permitted, with written notice to Rockford, to assign any of its
rights and/or obligations under this Agreement to an affiliate which shall be
defined, for this purpose, as a person who is holding thirty percent(30%) or
more of voting shares of Hyundai, whose thirty percent(30%) or more of voting
shares or equity interest is owned by Hyundai or any Hyundai's business group
company under common control with Hyundai. In the event that this Agreement is
assigned to a third party, this Agreement shall be bound upon successors to and
assigns of the parties hereto.
18.8 Non Disclosure
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Either party agrees that the terms and conditions in this Agreement, and any
information or documents disclosed with regard to this Agreement are
confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without prior written
approval of the other party.
18.9 Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable to the other party for failure or delay in
performance of any obligation under this Agreement, directly or indirectly,
owing to acts of God, war, war-like condition, embargoes, riots, strike and
other events beyond its reasonable control. In the event that such failure or
delay occurs, the affected party shall notify the other party of the occurrence
thereof as soon as possible. In the event that Force Majeure occurs to a party
("Affected party"), Affected party shall immediately notify the other party of
the Force Majeure and non-Affected party may terminate this Agreement by written
notice unless the Force Majeure event is removed within three(3) months
following the occurrence of it,
18.10 Notice
All notices provided for in this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall
be effective, upon receipt, unless otherwise provided, when served by personal
delivery, by facsimile followed by a mailed letter, or deposited postage prepaid
in the Registered or Certified Mail of the sender's country, addressed to the
party as follows, or to a changed address as the party shall have specified by
prior written notice:
Rockford: 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Hyundai: San 000-0, Xxx-xx, Xxxxx-xxx, Xxxxx- shi,
Tempe, Arizona, USA Kyoungki-do 000-000, Xxxxxxxx xx Xxxxx
Attention: Xxx X.Xxxxxx Attention: 0. X. Xxxx
Facsimile:(000)000-0000 Facsimile: 0336) 636-4138
18.11 Waiver
The waiver by either party of the remedy for the breach of or right under
this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent remedy or
right.
18.12 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is or becomes, at any time or for any
reason, unenforceable or invalid, no other provision of this Agreement shall be
affected thereby, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue
with the same force and effect as if such unenforceable or invalid provisions
shall not have been inserted in this Agreement.
18.13 Change in Contract
No changes, modifications or alterations to this Agreement shall be valid
unless reduced to writing and duly signed by respective authorized
representatives of the parties.
18.14 Contract Document
This Agreement shall be composed of this body Agreement and the MOM.
Basically, the contract documents are intended and so arranged to supplement
each other. However, in the event of any ambiguity or conflicts among the
documents, this Agreement shall apply in the following descending order of
priority:
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1) this body Agreement
2) the MOM
In the event of any conflict or discrepancies between this Agreement and a
separate purchase order to be placed by Rockford, this Agreement shall govern
unless the parties hereto specifically agree in writing to the contrary.
18.15 Entire Agreement
The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall supersede any
other prior correspondences, proposals and agreements, written or verbal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.
For and on behalf of Rockford: For and on behalf of Hyundai:
By: /s/ By:
Name: /s/ Name: O.S. Kwon
Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager Title: Senior Manager
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MINUTES OF MEETING
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*Attendants
Rockford: Mr. Xxx Xxxxxx, Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xx. Xxxxx
Xxxxxx
Hyundai: X. X. Xxx O. S. Kwon, X. X. Xxxx, X. X. Xxx and Xxxxx Xxx
*Place of meeting: Rockford office in Tempe, AZ
*Date of meeting: Aug. 19/20, 1998
I. Unit price
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MODEL UNIT PRICE REMARKS
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RFX-8210 (Confidential
(CDI) material redacted and
filed separately with
the Commission)
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RFX-8220 (Confidential
(CD2) material redacted and
filed separately with
the Commission)
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RFX-8230 (Confidential
(CD3) material redacted and
filed separately with
the Commission)
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RFX-8610 (Confidential Based on Hyundai existing size of 8disc CDC
(CD Changer) material redacted and
filed separately with
the Commission)
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Conditions:
1. Head unit: FOB China, CD Changer FOB Korea
2. Above price are based on the features attached
3. Above price are based on our suggested specification, which was handed
over to Rockford at the meeting (we will use Rockford standard
specification for our guideline reference purpose).
II. Expected Quantity
Rockford will inform Hyundai of the expected quantity per model after
checking with Rockford customers.
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III. Tooling/development cost
1. Tooling cost- (Confidential material redacted and filed separately
with the Commission)
a. Invoice will be submitted by Aug. 24, 1998
b. 1st half shall be paid within two weeks upon receipt of the
invoice.
c. 2nd half shall be paid immediately upon approval on tooling
sample.
2. Development cost: (Confidential material redacted and filed
separately with the Commission)
a. Invoice will be submitted by Aug. 24, 1999
b. 1st half shall be paid within two weeks upon receipt of the
invoice.
c. 2nd half shall be paid immediately upon approval on T/P sample.
IV. Commercial point
1. Payment terms: Irrevocable L/C at sight
2. Purchase order
a. Firm P/O release: 3 months
b. Forecast: 4-5 months
c. Estimate: 4-12 months
3. Agreement
Hyundai received Rockford standard agreement draft and will send
our counter proposal after fully reviewing it.
4. Price break-point for price discount
1. Hyundai shall overview this matter but, we shall reconsider
after 6 months from present.
2. Both parties shall discuss either upon the following cases:
a. More than a certain quantity/year.
b. According to the accumulated quantity.
V. Warranty
1) Hyundai warranty against Rockford
1. (Confidential material redacted and filed separately with
the Commission).
2. (Confidential material redacted and filed separately
with the Commission)
3. (Confidential material redacted and filed separately
with the Commission)
* Repair will be done by Rockford
11) Warranty reference information
1. Hyundai will send our top five high failure rate parts with
price list
2. Schematic diagram
Hyundai will send schematic diagram at every step of sample
dispatch
3. Service manual: within 2 months after 1st shipment
4. Lead-time for spare parts: 3-4 months after receipt
of s/parts order
*Hyundai will send lead-time for each size components and
assembly parts
5. Hyundai will send our recommended equipment list for
testing and repair, respectively
6. Technical information
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a. Hyundai were requested to give technical
information on our products for technical
product training for dealers before CES '98.
b. Rockford will inform us of your required
information list and accordingly Hyundai
will prepare.
c. Hyundai engineers will provide product
training at working sample/test production
stage in Korea and/or Rockford.
7. Repair of deck mechanism
Hyundai recommended Rockford to replace deck itself in case of
defective deck instead of repair since it is sensitive
product.
8. Hyundai were requested to supply 2pcs of following test CDs
- Sony YEDS- 18 test CD type 4
- ABEX test CD TCD-784
9. Hyundai were requested to provide followings.
a. test data for vibration/shock, temperature, etc. of
Matsushita CDP/CDC deck
b. data for up/down, front/rear and left/right vibration
c. spec of 8disc CDC
d. data of tuner
e. our accept/reject standard at tea with test CDs
10. Inspection
a. Outgoing inspection by Rockford's nominated Asian
inspector at Hyundai factory to be final.
b. AQL: 1.0/major, 2.5/minor
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VI. Development schedule: attached
V1L Technical matters
(This section contains confidential material redacted and filed separately with
the Commission).
FEATURE COMPARISON TABLE
(This table contains confidential material redacted and filed separately with
the Commission).
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Major Key Operation
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No Button key When pressing short When pressing long (press and hold)
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1 SEL Bass->treble->balance->fader->sum Menu mode is activated
-character position set/character CD eject/mute ->LO/DX->tuner sel(American/Europe)
memory set: to be determined -each selection is implemented by SEEK key
-LOC is activated in only during SEEK
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2 DISP Display selection function 1st. Time adjust mode (display flashed)
-radio: clock->freq.->(title) 2nd. Default set
-CDP mode:CD display->clock -each selection is implemented by SEEK key
-CDX mode:CDX display->clock->(title)
-AUX mode: AUX display->clock
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3 MUTE -CDP and CDX mode
activated together with pause
function-Other mode
function as mute
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4 LOUD Loud function is activated Illumination (amber/green inDC2/3)
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5 BAND Operates the band Enable title memory
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6 AS/PS PS AS
6 strongest frequency from low to high preset button
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7 PRESET BUTTON Radio mode: calling preset Writing preset
CDP &CDX: 1->SCAN
2->REPEAT
3->SHUFFLE
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I. Default condition
1. Menu selection
-CD eject/mute: sound
-Lo/DX: DX
-Tuner Sel: America
2. Display default set
-Radio: clock
-CDP: clock
-CDX: clock
-AUX: clock
3. Illumination: xxxxx
XX: How to enable title memory
1. Press band button for more than 2sec.
2. Locate desired character position by "Sel" key.
3. Search a character by "Seek" key.
4. The character is memorized by "Sel" key or we will consider
using the other key, which will be decided again. (Rockford
prefer the operation "Sel" key)
III: Characters for title memory
A,B_________Z
a,b _________z
0,1,1 _______0
/\,-+?!*'"
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FRONT COSMETIC
I. LCD
1. LCD layout
Hyundai banded over our final layout to Rockford at the meeting.
*LCD size is not fixed, which can be decided according to
front PCB circuit and Japanese
ISO Din size.
2. Dot matrix (5x7 type):
The view angle will be narrower than normal type LCD.
HEI will make it in the consideration of practical use in
general car. However, it is impossible to adjust its view
angle manually according to your model.
3. Flashing
-Mute: When mute function is engaged
-Frequency: While holding under preset scan
-Time: While time adjustment mode is engaged
*Time adjustment is implemented by pressing together with
"DISP" key and "SEEK" up (hr.) or "SEEK" down (min.) key under
time adjustment mode
II. Conclusion of Design
1. CDC: B rendering is confirmed
2. Card Remocon: C1 rendering is confirmed
3. CDP: Basically C
*both parties adjusted and agreed design layout, which was
handed over to Rockford together with diskette.
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Development Schedule
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No Description Offered Date *Adjusted Date Remark
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? Mock-up sample for mechanical approval 10/21/98 10/21/98 *Rockford visit our facility on Oct. 21-22
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? Rockford's comments 10/28/98
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? Working sample (mock-up) 11/02/98 11/02/98 *Rockford visit our facility on Nov. 3-4
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? Rockford's comment 11/09/98
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? Tooling:
Start 11/05/98 10/29/98
Off 12/11/98 12/04/98
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? Test production 12/28/98 12/24/98 *Provide 2-3 samples of each model for CES
by 1/5/99 (arrive in Las Vegas)
*Provide 10 samples of each model for
Rockford's dealer training by 1/10/99
*Rockford comments and approval by 1/15/99
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? Pre-production 02/25/99 02/21/99
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? Mass production 03/20/99 03/16/99
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1. In order to speed up the process, Rockford may send their engineers to
Hyundai for evaluation and approval on mock-up sample and working sample, which
will be decided by Rockford after receipt of Hyundai updated development
schedule.
2. As above schedule is not detailed one, Hyundai will send updated schedule in
detail.
3. Rockford will use working sample for dealer training in '99 CES in case
working sample condition is okay.
4. In order to shorten production schedule by 20 days to 30 days, OTP (one time
programmable) IC can be used for production of which additional cost (price
difference between OTP and masking IC) will be applied U$10.00 max. in case
Rockford want.
5. Above adjusted date is based on Rockford engineers visiting to Hyundai at
working sample stage.
