Panasonic CQ-C3401U, C3301U User Manual

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WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control

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Récepteur/lecteur CD avec contrôle de changeur CD et lecture WMA/MP3

Reproductor de CD, WMA y MP3/receptor con control de cambiador de CD

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¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product

and keep this manual for future reference.

¡Prière de lire attentivement ces instructions (y compris la “Garantie limitée” et le “Répertoire des services à la clientèle”) avant d’u-

tiliser ce produit et conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer ultérieurement.

¡Lea estas instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de usar este producto y guarde este manual para usar como referencia futura.

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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other com-

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ponents of your car audio system carefully before using the
system. They contain instructions about how to use the sys­tem in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no
responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to

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observe the instructions given in this manual.

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This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the
product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting
from improper connections and operations. The meanings of
the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you
fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to
use this manual and the system properly.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and

Warning

installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in severe injury or death.

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using
this unit.

❑

The driver should neither watch the display nor
operate the system while driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract
the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause
accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use
the parking brake before watching the display or operating
the system.

❑

Use the proper power supply.

This product is designed for operation with a negative
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this prod­uct with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery
system.

❑

Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of
infants.

Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them
out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or
insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.

❑

Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

❑

Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult
your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

❑

Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an
abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and
consult your dealer.

❑

The remote control unit should not lie about in the
car.

If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor
while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to
a traffic accident.

❑

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service person­nel.

When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified
service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead
to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres­ence of important operating instructions and

Caution

installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material dam­age.

Observe the following warnings when
installing.

❑

Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery
terminal before installation.

Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal
connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a
short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have
specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

❑

Never use safety-related components for installa­tion, grounding, and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for
wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.

❑

Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a
location where it interferes with airbag operation is
prohibited.

❑

Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and
other items before installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or
wire the product, first check where the wire harness, gaso­line tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole
from outside if possible.

❑

Never install the product in a location where it inter­feres with your field of vision.

❑

Never have the power cord branched to supply other
equipment with power.

❑

After installation and wiring, you should check the
normal operation of other electrical equipment.

The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may
cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.

❑

In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping
car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle
manufacturer before installation.

❑

Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or
getting in and out of the vehicle.

❑

Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuit­ing.

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Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.

❑

Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and
traffic conditions while driving.

❑

This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo­biles.

❑

Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with
the engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the
engine turned off will drain the battery.

❑

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces­sive heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the
unit.

❑

Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,
moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy
days.

Observe the following cautions when
installing.

❑

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service
personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience.
For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer.
Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your
own installation of the unit.

❑

Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod­uct.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
product could cause an accident or fire.

❑

Take care not to damage the leads.

When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and
moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or
twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place
heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp
metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with vinyl
tape or similar protection.

❑

Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools
to install the product. The use of parts other than those sup­plied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit.
Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or
fire.

❑

Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the
unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to
overheat and will result in fire or other damage.

❑

Do not install the product where it is exposed to
strong vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If
the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while
driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.

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Installation Angle

The product should be installed in a horizontal position with
the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than
30˚.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may
be restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed.
Consult your dealer for further details.

❑

Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is
completed before installation.

❑

To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is complet­ed.

❑

Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

Observe the following cautions when handling
the battery for the remote control unit.

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Use only specified battery (CR2025).

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Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks
in the battery case.

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Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.

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Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not
using it for an extended period of time.

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Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or cov­ering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.

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Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.

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Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do
not throw a battery into a fire or water.

In case of battery leakage

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Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and
insert new battery.

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If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with
battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.

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If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash
them with plenty of water and get immediate medical atten­tion.

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Caution

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS ILASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The following applies only in the U.S.A.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to operate
this device.

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Before Reading These Instructions

Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully
selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We
know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have
built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

Differences between 2 Models

¡ This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-C3401U and CQ-C3301U. All illustrations throughout this manual

represent model CQ-C3401U unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences between 2 models.

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CQ-C3301UCQ-C3401U

NoYesSubwoofer output

Customer Services Directory

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate
your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests
by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833­8855

Accessory Purchases:

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all
Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday­Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express,
and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605­1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

For product operation and information assistance, please contact
your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
Telephone #: [phone] Fax #: [phone]
Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

• Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre
nearest you.

• Our Customer Care Centre at [phone] or
www.panasonic.ca

• A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British
Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.

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St. N. E. Calgary,

6835-8
AB T2E 7H7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Lachine, Quebec
Panasonic Canada Inc.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION
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Jersey 07094

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and
workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col­lectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicat­ed in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warran­ty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Categories Parts Labor

Audio Components (except items listed below) One (1) Year One (1) Year

MXE Series Audio Components (except items
listed below)

Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable

Accessories (in exchange for defective items) Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During
the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry­in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable bat­teries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to prod­ucts purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is
required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300
or fax [phone].

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and work­manship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during ship­ment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor,
failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, mis­application, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of
consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal
reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning,
modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or
other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other
than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service cen­ters, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMIT­ED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCI­DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the
sevicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are
not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR-

RANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMIT­ED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC
OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5,
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops
during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WAR­RANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer’s Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Dealer’s
No.
Code
No.
Dealer’s
Address
Date of
Purchase

CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materi­als and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as
stated below from the date of original purchase.

CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR

(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any
product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the
product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or
which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used
commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase
receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty
service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR­RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties,
so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the origi­nal carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of the date of original purchase.

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■ Large-sized volume control

A large-sized rotary volume control that looks like one
belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.

■ XM Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000) with
optional Digital Adapter (XMDPAN100). For details, refer to
the operating instructions for the XM receiver.
¡ Toll free number

XM Tuner P/N: XMD1000
Call 1-800-XM-RADIO(96-72346)

Extension cord P/N: XMDPAN100

Call 1-800-942-TERK(8375)

About XM

The direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology is
used to provide listeners with crystal clear sound smoothly
from coast to coast. XM is over 130 channels of sheer vari­ety: digital-quality music, news, sports, comedy, traffic &
weather, talk, children’s programs, and more.
The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc.

■ MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW

(MP3/WMA Player a Page 18)

■ CD Changer

You can connect the optional Panasonic CD changer unit
(CX-DP880).
for the CD changer unit.

For details, refer to the operating instructions

■ SQ (Sound Quality)

SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the
touch of button in accordance with your listening music
type.

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Operating
Instructions

(YEFM285596)

Qty.: 1

Trim Plate

Installation
Instructions

(YEFM293890)

Qty.: 1

Instruction kit

Power
Connector

Owners
Information
Card

Qty.: 1

Mounting
Collar

Lock Cancel
Plate

Qty.: 2

Installation kit

Removable
Face Plate Case

Mounting
Bolt

Qty.: 1

(YEP0FZ5698)

POWER

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SEL

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SRC

SRC

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CAR AUDIO

Remote
Control Unit

Rubber
Bushing

Qty.: 1

(includes a battery)

(YEFC05656)

Qty.: 1

(YEAJ02877)

Qty.: 1

(YEFX0217263)

Qty.: 1

(YEFA131839)

Qty.: 1

Note:

¡ The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
¡ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.
¡ Trim Plate and Mounting Collar are mounted on the main unit at shipment.

(EUR7641010)

Qty.: 1

Remote Control Unit

¡ This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)

Power
Source

Set
Band
Pause

Scan
Repeat

Random

Track/folder/file/disc
number input

Folder/disc selection
Function setting

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POWER

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MENU

SEL

SEL

SRC

SRC

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BAND MUTE

BAND

RANDOM

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MUTE

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DISP

Menu
Select

Volume/audio setting

Mute/attenuation

[0] to [9]

Tune
Track/file selection
Fast forward/fast reverse

Display

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Preparation Before Initial Use

Pull the insulation film out from the
backside of the remote control gently.

Remote Control Unit

Warning

¡Keep a battery away from children to avoid the risk of

accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek
immediate medical attention.

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Battery Replacement

q Remove the battery holder with the

remote control unit placed on a flat
surface.
q Stick your thumbnail into the

groove and push the holder in the
direction of the arrow at the same
time.

w Pull it out in the direction of the

arrow using a tough pointed object.

w Put a battery in the case with (+)-side

facing up.

e Put the case back.

Tough pointed
object

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Back side

¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
¡Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not

throw a battery into a fire or water.

¡Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
¡Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an

explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.

Note:

¡Battery Information:

Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
(Included in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use
(at room temperature)

Main Unit

Cancellation of demonstration Clock Setting

Caution

The demonstration message appears for initial
use.

q Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.

The demonstration screen appears.

w Press [DISP].

The demonstration screen is canceled, and no more
appears.

Note:

¡

If you would like to turn on the power and make the

demonstration message appear, press and hold [SRC]

(PWR) for more than 4 seconds.

The 12-hour system is used for the clock.

q Press [SRC] (PWR) to turn on the power.
w Press [DISP].

e Press and hold [DISP] for more than 2 seconds.

r Adjust the hour.

[[]: put forward hour.
[]]: put back hour.

t Press [DISP].

Clock display

Hour blinks

Hour entered

Minute blinks

[SRC] (PWR: Power)

[DISP] (Display)

[]][[]

(Hour/minute adjustment)

y Adjust the minute.

[[]: put forward minute.
[]]: put back minute.

Minute entered

u Press [DISP].

Completed

Note:

¡“ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡Press and hold [[] or []] to change numbers rapidly.

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Note:

¡ The volume level can be set independently for each

source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one vol­ume setting for all FMs)

Default: 18
Setting range: 0 to 40

Mute/Attenuation

ON : Press [MUTE].
OFF : Press [MUTE] again.

You can select mute or attenuation. (a Page 24)

indicator

Clock Display (at Power Off)

When the power of the unit is set to OFF, press [DISP].

Clock time (Default)

SQ (Sound Quality)

SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the
touch of button in accordance with your listening music
type.
Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows:

(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)

(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble.

(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.

(VOCAL) clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly
emphasizes treble.

Press [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

Note:

¡ Settings of SQ, bass/treble and volume are influenced

one another. If such an influence causes distortion to
the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
(a Page 24)

(Display off)

When the power is set to ON, refer to the description for
each source mode.

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Station Preset

Up to 6 stations can be stored in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM band selections.

Note:

¡ New stations overwrite existing saved stations after these procedures.

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Warning

¡To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving.

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

With this operation, stations with good receiving condi­tions can be automatically stored in the preset memory.

q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press and hold [BAND] (APM) for more than 2 sec-

onds.
6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal strength will
be preset to each band.
Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned
for 5 seconds each. (scanning)

Note:
¡ To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from [1] to

[6].

Manual Preset Memory

With this operation, a station can be manually stored in the
preset memory.

q Select a band and frequency. (a Previous page)
w Press and hold one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6]

until the display blinks once.

Preset number

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Preset Buttons [1] to [6]

(Preset channel)

Preparation:

¡ You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000)

with optional Digital Adapter (XMDPAN100).

Getting Started

It is required to sign up to become an XM Satellite Radio
subscriber. After checking your XM Satellite Radio ID, sign
up on the XM’s website or by calling them.

(Satellite) indicator

q

[]][[]

(Channel selection)

[}][{]

(Category selection)

[BAND]

(Band/category setting)

[DISP] (Display)

XM Satellite Radio Mode

Press [SRC] to select the XM Satellite Radio
mode.

Band

Channel

q Check of XM Satellite Radio ID
¡ Write down the ID indicated on the lower right of your

XM receiver (XMD1000).

XMD 1000

L/C

1144XXXXXX

XM RADIO ID : XXXXXXXX

XM RADIO ID

¡ Check the ID shown by tuning your XM Radio to chan-

nel 0. (Refer to “Channel Selection” on this page.)

(

RADIO ID display)

w Activate the XM Satellite Radio. Select either of the

below to sign up.

¡ Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/activation
¡ Phone number: 1-800-852-9696

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¡ “LOADING” is displayed when it takes more than 2 sec-

onds to receive the XM Satellite Radio.

Band

w

Press [BAND].

Channel Selection

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Note:

¡ Channel selection is not available during the reception

[[]: Higher channel
[]]: Lower channel

of channel 1 with category ON. To receive other chan­nels, set the category to OFF or switch to another cate­gory. (a Next page)

Display Change

Press [DISP] to change the display as follows.

Band/Channel

Channel name

()

Artist name

()

Song title

()

Category name

()

(Data loading)

(Default)

(Data loading)

(Data loading)

(Data loading)

Preset Channel Calling

q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6].

Note:

¡ Because preset memory setting is performed with serv-

ice IDs in each channel, a channel may switch to anoth­er that has been stored under the same service ID when
calling up a preset channel. However, broadcasting con­tents are the same as what the stored channel provides.

Category Setting

Press and hold [BAND] for more than 2 seconds to
switch category mode ON or OFF.

(Category mode ON)

appears at category mode ON

¡ Enables category switching
¡ Enables channel selection only within the catego-

ry selected by category switching

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Clock time

Note:

“– – – –”

¡
¡ “UPDATING” is displayed when channel information is

updated.

is displayed when there is no information.

Channel Preset

Up to 6 channels can be stored in each of the XM1, XM2
and XM3 band selections.

With this operation, a channel can be manually stored in
the preset memory.

q Select a band and channel. (a Previous page)
w Press and hold one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6]

until the display blinks once.

Note:

channels overwrite existing saved channel after

¡ New

this procedure.

Category Selection

q Press [}] or [{] to display the category name. (CAT

ON)

w Press [}] or [{] while the category name is dis-

played to select a category. Seeking will start.

Direct Channel Selection

(Only for remote control unit)
Example: Channel number 5

q Press [#].
w Press [5]
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

¡ The previous screen reappears if a nonexistent channel

is selected.

¡“OFF AIR” is displayed and the previous screen reap-

pears in a few seconds if an off-the-air channel is
selected.

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Caution

¡ Do not insert a disc when indicator

lights because a disc is already loaded.

¡ 8 cm {3”} discs are not available for this unit,

therefore, do not insert them.

¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
¡ Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down

or place objects on it while it is open.

Do not pinch your finger or hand in the face plate.

¡
¡ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.

Available Discs

Note:

¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” (a

Page 20) and “Notes on Discs” (a Page 29).

¡ The power will be turned on automatically when a disc

is loaded.

A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA

¡

data on it may not be reproduced normally.

Disc Insert

q Press [OPEN].

w Insert a disc.

Note:

¡It may take some time to start playing.

e Close the face plate manually.
r Playback will start automatically after recognizing the

data of the loading disc.

or

(a Page 18 about MP3/WMA Player)

Disc Eject

q Press [OPEN].
w

Press [u] and take the disc out.

e Close the face plate manually.

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All the available files are played in a random sequence.

[4] (RANDOM)

Press

[4] (RANDOM)

Press

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again to cancel.

Folder Random Play

All the files in the current folder are played in a random
sequence.

Press and hold

Press and hold
seconds to cancel.

[4] (RANDOM)

light.

[4] (RANDOM)

for more than 2 seconds.

again for more than 2

Scan Play

The first 10 seconds of each file is played in sequence.

Press [5] (SCAN).

[5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Press

Folder Scan Play

From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in
each folder is played in sequence.

Press and hold

[5] (SCAN)

lights.

for more than 2 seconds.

Repeat Play

The current file is repeated.

[6] (REPEAT)

Press

[6] (REPEAT)

Press

. lights.

again to cancel.

Folder Repeat Play

The current folder is repeated.

Press and hold

Press and hold
onds to cancel.

[6] (REPEAT)

light.

[6] (REPEAT)

for more than 2 seconds.

again for more than 2 sec-

Direct Selection

(Only for remote control)

Direct Folder Selection

Example: Folder number 5 (a Page 21)

q Press [#] twice.
w Press [5].
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Direct File Selection

Example: File number 10

q Press [#].
w Press [1] [0].
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

¡To suspend direct selection, press [DISP].
¡Random, Folder Random, Scan, Folder Scan, Repeat and

Folder Repeat plays are canceled once [#] is pressed.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again for more than 2 sec­onds to cancel.

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developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and the
latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using these
compression formats, you can record the contents of about 10
music CDs on a single CD (This figure refers to data recorded on
a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).

Display Information

Displayed items

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title
Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name
File name

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name
Title and artist name

¡ WMA (WMA tag)

Album name
Title and artist name

Note:

¡ MP3/WMA encoding and CD writing software programs are

not supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommended

for high quality sound.

¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended

because playing time is not displayed properly and sound
may be skipped.

¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding

circumstances. For details, refer to the instructions of your
own encoding software and writing software.

Displayable characters

¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 128 char-

¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of

¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each language

ASCII character set

A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:

(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` { | }

~

Special characters

MP3

¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more”

and “fixed”.

WMA

¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or more”

and “fixed”.

¡Do not set the copy protection on the WMA file to enable this

unit to play back.

Note:

¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into

¡It is recommended that the length of the file name is less than

acters.

each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing software
for details.

can be displayed.

À Á Â Ã Å à á â ã å
Ä ä
Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö ò ó ô õ ö
Ù Ú Û Ü ù ú û ü

been encoded, the character information may not be dis­played properly.

an asterisk ( ).

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Caution

¡Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file

name extension to a file that is not in the
MP3/WMA format. This may not only pro­duce noise from the speaker damage, but
also damage your hearing.

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Windows Media, and the
Windows logo are trademarks,
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other
countries.

Root Folder
(Root Directory)

Folder Selection

File Selection

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

(Max.)

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Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of making a

disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files.

¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA files,

the songs may not play in the intended order, or some
songs may not play at all.

¡ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc,

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files or dis-

playing the information of MP3/WMA files recorded with cer­tain writing software or CD recorders.

¡ This unit does not have a play list function.
¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of

Disc-at-Once is recommended.

use different folders for each data.

¡ Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and unneces-

sary folder on a disc.

¡ The name of an MP3/WMA file should be added by rules as

shown in the following descriptions and also comply with the
rules of each file system.

¡ The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be assigned to

each file depending on the file format.

Supported file systems

ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
Romeo

Note:
¡ Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not supported.

Compression formats (Recommendation: “Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the previous page)

Sampling frequencyVBRBit rateCompression method

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 320 kbpsMPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)
16, 22.05, 24 kHzYes8 k – 160 kbpsMPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)
32, 44.1, 48 kHzNo64 k – 192 kbpsWindows Media Audio Ver. 2, 8

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Maximum number of files/folders

¡ Maximum number of files: 999
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)

Note:

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the presence or

absence of an MP3/WMA file.

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA files, the near-

est MP3/WMA files in the order of playback will be played.

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA players even if

the same disc is used.

¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.

Copyright

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself
personaly.

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of
December 2004. It has no warranty for reproducibility
and displayability of MP3/WMA.

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Note:
¡Trouble may occur while playing CD-Rs. Refer to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-R,

CD-RW, CD-ROM)” (a Page 29)

¡This unit does not support the following through the CD changer.

¡CD-RW playback. (except when CX-DP880 is connected)
¡MP3/WMA playback.
¡CD text display.

¡Pausing does not function in the CD changer mode.

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Random Play

All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.

[4] (RANDOM)

Press

[4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.

Press

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Disc Random Play

All the available tracks on the current disc are played in a
random sequence.

Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds.

light.
Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) again for more than 2
seconds to cancel.

Scan Play

The first 10 seconds of each track is played in sequence.

Press [5] (SCAN).

Press

[5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Disc Scan Play

From the next disc, the first 10 seconds of the first track of
all the discs is played in sequence.

Repeat Play

The current track is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT). lights.
Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.

Disc Repeat Play

The current disc is repeated.

Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds.

light.
Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) again for more than 2 sec­onds to cancel.

Direct Disc Selection

(Only for remote control unit)
Example: Disc number 5

q Press [#].
w Press [5].
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

¡To suspend direct selection, press
¡Random, Disc Random, Scan, Disc Scan, Repeat and

Disc Repeat plays are canceled once

[DISP].

[#] is pressed.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.

lights.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again for more than 2 sec­onds to cancel.

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Note:

¡ To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].
¡ If no operation takes place for more than 7 seconds in audio setting (2 seconds in the volume adjustment), the display

returns to the regular mode.

¡ The volume can also be adjusted directly using [VOLUME] on the main unit. (a Page 11)

SUB-W

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

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q : Right enhanced
w : Left enhanced

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Front enhanced
w : Rear enhanced

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

Turn [VOLUME].

q : 10 steps decrease (Attenuation)

w : No sound (Mute) (Default)

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Note:

¡ To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].
¡ If no operation takes place for more than 7 seconds in function setting, the display returns to the regular mode.

[VOLUME]

Turn

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(Default)

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SLED (Security Light Emitted Diode) ON

When the ignition switch is turned OFF...

¡ The security message will be displayed.
¡ The face plate removal alarm will be activated.

(a Page 28)
When the face plate is removed...
¡ The security indicator (SLED) blinks. (a Page

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: Pattern 4

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Remove the Face Plate

q Switch off the power of the unit. (a Page 10)

Press [OPEN]. The face plate will be opened.

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e Push the face plate to either the right or left.
r Pull it out toward you.

t Gently press the bottom of the case and open the cover.
y Place the face plate into the case and take it with you

when you leave the car.

[OPEN]

Removable Face
Plate Case

Install the Face Plate

q Fit the face plate with its left hole on the left pin provided

on the main unit.

w Fit the other hole on the other pin applying slight pres-

sure.

e Move the face plate up and down a few times to make

sure it is secure. Then close the face plate and press
down the right side of the face plate until it clicks into
plate.

Security Indicator (SLED)

SLED blinks when the face plate is removed from the unit.
This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.
(a Page 26)

Face Plate Removal Alarm

This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to remove the
face plate before leaving your car.
This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.
(a Page 26)

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¡ This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water or excessive moisture.
¡ Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.
¡ Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises high.
¡ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and on the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.
¡ If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.

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Fuse

If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer, or your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Warning

¡Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit

directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest

authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Maintenance

This unit is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine exterior
cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.

Notes on Discs

Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM)

If you use commercial CDs, they must have either of
these labels shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.

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How to hold a disc

¡ Do not touch the underside of a disc.
¡ Do not scratch a disc.
¡ Do not bend a disc.
¡ When not in use, keep a disc in a case.

Printed side

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
Do not leave discs in the following places:

¡ In direct sunlight
¡ Near car heaters
¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡ On seats and dashboards

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

Disc cleaning

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.

<Correct> <Wrong>

Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint pen or other

hard-point pens.

Notes on CD-Rs/RWs

¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due to

their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, scratches, etc. on the disc surface.

¡ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them inside

a car for extended periods may damage and make playback impossible.

¡ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder (CD-

R/RW drive) and the discs.

¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is not closed.
¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA data.
¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc for handling it.

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If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recom­mended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic
Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified per­sonnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals.
Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect
of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.

■ Common

Warning

¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition,

for example, without sound, or with smoke or
a foul smell, which can cause ignition or elec­tric shock. Immediately stop using the unit
and consult your dealer.

¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself

because it is dangerous to do so.

Problem

No power to the unit

Sound is not
generated.

The demonstration
screen displayed and
no operable.

Noise

Possible causeaPossible solution

The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.

aCheck the wiring.

Fuse blows out.

aEliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.

Consult your dealer.

MUTE is set to ON.

aSet MUTE to OFF.

The wiring of speaker lines is not correct, or a break or poor contact arises.

aCheck the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (a Installation

Instructions)

You cannot operate the unit while the demonstration screen appears.

aPress [DISP] to end the demonstration screen.

If the demonstration screen appears frequently, there is a possibility that poor
contact or wrong wiring arises between the battery lead of the unit and the
battery cable of the car. (The battery lead should be always powered.)

aCheck the battery wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the
unit or its electrical lines.

aKeep the electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone

away from the unit and the wiring of the unit. If noise cannot be
eliminated due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.

The contact of the ground lead is poor.

aMake sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the

chassis securely.

Noise is made in step
with engine revolu­tions.

Some operations are
not executable.

No sound from
speaker(s)

The speaker channels
are reversed between
right and left.

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Alternator noise comes from the car.

aChange the wiring position of the ground lead.
aMount a noise filter on the power supply.

Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode.

aRead the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the

unit is still out of order, consult your dealer.

Balance/fader setting is not appropriate.

aReadjust Balance/fader.

There is a break, a short circuit, poor contact or wrong wiring regarding the
speaker wiring.

aCheck the speaker wiring.

The speaker wiring is reversed between right and left.

aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

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Problem

The sound field is not
clear in the stereo
mode. Central sound is
not settled.

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The plus and minus terminals at right and left channels of speakers are con­nected reversely.

aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

The power of the unit
fails unintentionally.

■ Radio

Problem

Poor reception or
noise

The number of auto
preset stations is less
than 6.

Preset stations cannot
be stored.

■ XM Satellite Radio

Problem

Channel unselectable

The safety device works.

aConsult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

Possible causeaPossible solution

Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.

aCheck whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct.

In addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely con­nected to the chassis.

No power is supplied to the antenna amplifier (when using a film antenna, etc.).

aCheck the wiring of the antenna battery lead.

The number of receivable stations is less than 6.

aMove to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try

presetting.

The contact of the battery lead is poor, or the battery lead is not always
powered.

aMake sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset sta-

tions again.

Option

Possible causeaPossible solution

No contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc.

aRefer to page 14 of this book and the XM’s website to sign up for XM

Radio service.

■ CD

Problem

No playback or disc
ejected

Sound skipping or
noise

Sound skipping due to
vibration

Possible causeaPossible solution

The disc is inserted upside down.

aInsert a disc correctly.

There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc.

aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc.

There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc.

aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc.

The unit is not sufficiently secured.

aSecure the unit to the console box.

The unit is tilted at over 30˚ in the front-to-end direction.

aMake the angle 30˚ or less.

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Disc unejectable

Problem

Something such as a peeled label obstructs the disc coming out.

aConsult your dealer.

The microcontroller in the unit operates abnormally due to noise or other factors.

aUnplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of

order, consult your dealer.

■ MP3/WMA

Possible causeaPossible solution

Problem

No playback or disc
ejected

The CD-R/RWs that are
playable on other
devices are not
playable on this unit.

Sound skipping or
noise

Note:

¡Refer to “Notes on MP3/WMA” (a Page 20)

The disc has unplayable formatted data.

aRefer to the description about MP3/WMA for playable sound data except

The playability of some CD-R/RWs may depend on the combination of media,
recording software and recorder to be used even if these CD-R/RWs are
playable on other devices such as a PC.

aMake CD-R/RWs in a different combination of media, recording software

There is a flaw or foreign objects on the disc.

aRemove the foreign objects, or use a flawless disc. For MP3/WMA, refer

Playing VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files may cause sound skipping.

aPlay Non-VBR files.

■ Remote control unit

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

CD-DA (i.e. music CD).

and recorder after referring to the description about MP3/WMA.

to the description about MP3/WMA.

Possible causeaPossible solution

No response to press­ing buttons

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The battery is inserted in the wrong direction. A wrong battery is inserted.

aInsert a correct battery in the correct direction.

The battery is weak.

aReplace the battery with new one.

The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong.

aAim the remote control unit at the sensor of the unit and press buttons.

The sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. (The remote control unit may not be
operable when the sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. In such a case, the
system is not faulty.)

aBlock off sunlight to the sensor.

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Error Display Messages

■ CD/MP3/WMA

Display

After 5 seconds

After 5 seconds

To next track/file automatically

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Possible causeaPossible solution

The disc is dirty or upside down.

a Check the disc.

The disc has scratches.

a Check the disc.

No operation by some cause.

a Unplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out

of order, consult your dealer.

The player cannot read the file you are trying to play for some reason.
(File recorded in an unsupported file system, compression scheme, data
format, file name extension, damaged data, etc.)

a Select a file that the player can read. Check the type of data record-

ed on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary.

A WMA file can be copyrighted.

After 5 seconds

To next track/file automatically

■ CD Changer

To next disc automatically

Note:

¡ Messages in the action and display sections of the error chart vary with changer. Refer to the operating instructions for

the CD changer for details.

Option

Display

After 5 seconds

a The file protected by copyright is not playable.

Possible causeaPossible solution

The disc is dirty or upside down.

The disc has scratches.

a Eject the magazine.

¡Check the disc.
¡Load the disc again.

No operation by some cause.

a Eject the magazine. If the failure persists, press the reset switch on

the CD changer. If normal operation is not restored, consult your
dealer or the nearest Panasonic Servicenter to ask for repairs.

No disc is in the CD Changer (magazine).

a Insert discs into the changer (magazine).

The changer has become disconnected from the unit in the changer mode.

a Verify the wiring.

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Display

Option

Cannot receive XM satellite radio.

a Verify the wiring.

XM antenna unconnected.

Connect the XM antenna.

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XM broadcasts unreceivable because of poor receiving conditions.

Move to an area where XM broadcasts can be received well.

a

Channel not in service.

a

This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel.

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CQ-C3401U/C3301U

Specifications

General

Power supply : DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V), test

voltage 14.4 V, negative
ground

Current consumption : Less than 2.2 A (CD mode,

Maximum power output : 50 W x 4 (at 1 kHz)

Tone adjustment range : Bass: ± 12 dB (at 100 Hz)

Speaker impedance : 4 – 8 Ω
Pre-amp output voltage : 2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
Pre-amp output

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Subwoofer output voltage : 2.5 V
Subwoofer output impedance

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 178 x 50 x 160 mm

Weight : 1.4 kg

impedance

0.5 W 4-channels)

volume control maximum

Treble: ± 12 dB (at 10 kHz)

: 200 Ω

: 200 Ω

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FM Stereo Radio

Frequency range : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity : 10.2 dBf. (0.9 µV, 75 Ω)
50 dB quieting sensitivity : 15.2 dBf. (1.6 µV, 75 Ω)
Frequency response : 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Alternate channel selectivity : 75 dB
Stereo separation : 35 dB (1 kHz)
Image rejection ratio : 55 dB
IF rejection ratio : 100 dB
Signal to noise ratio : 62 dB

AM Radio

Frequency range : 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable sensitivity : 27 dB/µV (22 µV, S/N 20 dB)

CD Player

Sampling frequency : 8 times oversampling
DA converter : 1 bit DAC system
Pick-up type : Astigma 3-beam
Light source : Semiconductor laser
Wave length : 790 nm
Frequency response : 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal to noise ratio : 96 dB
Total harmonic distortion : 0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter : Below measurable limits
Channel separation : 75 dB

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Above Specifications comply with EIA standards.

Power Output:
17 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)

Note:

¡Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.
¡Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product.

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Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

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Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

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Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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