Panasonic CQ-5200U User Manual

High Power CD Player / Receiver with Changer Control

High Power CD Player / Receiver

CQ-5400U/5200U

Operating Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

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Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this

product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and
mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people
who take pride in their work. Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this
product, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

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Use This Equipment Safely

When Driving

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

When Vehicle Washing

Do not expose the equipment, including the speakers and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This
could cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.

When Parked

Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your vehicle. Give the interior a
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.

Use the Proper Power Supply

This equipment is designed to operate off a 12 volt, negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American vehicle.)

Use Authorized Servicenters

Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision equipment. Please refer to the Servicenter list
included with this product for service assistance.

Protect the Compact Disc Mechanism

Avoid inserting any foreign matters to the slot of the compact disc.
Failure to observe this may cause malfunction due to precise mechanism of this unit.

Notes:

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CQ-5400U can be connected to an optional CD changer (CX-DP801EUC, etc.) and an wired remote
control unit (CA-RC350U). CQ-5200U can be connected to an wired remote control unit
(CA-RC350U).

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For connection and operation for CD changer and wired remote control unit, refer to the operating
instructions of that units.

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A wireless remote control unit (CA-RC500U) is optional (only for CQ-5400U).

Find the model number and serial number on either the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them
in the space below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in
identification in case of theft.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER

DATE PURCHASED FROM

CQ-5400U/5200U

Note: This operating instruction manual is for two models CQ-5400U and CQ-5200U.

The differences between these models are mentioned below. All illustrations throughout this manual
represent model CQ-5400U unless otherwise specified.

Model
Features
Wired remote control
Wireless remote control
AUX-IN
CD changer control
S.HDB/LOUD
preamp-out

CQ-5400U

Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s

S.HDB

Ye s

CQ-5200U

Ye s
None
None
None

LOUD

None

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Contents

Use This Equipment Safely ...................................................................Page 2

Laser Products ......................................................................................Page 4

Part 15 of the FCC Rules ......................................................................Page 4

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Power and Sound Controls ......................................................................5

How to adjust the volume, mute, balance, and tone for best listening

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Radio Basics..............................................................................................8

Mode selection, manual and automatic tuning, band selection,
preset stations

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Compact Disc Player Basics..................................................................11

Play, repeat, random and scan

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CD Changer Basics.................................................................................13

Play, repeat, random and scan, error messages.
Note: CD changer controls are applicable to units with optional CD changer
unit (sold separeately).

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Clock Basics............................................................................................15

Setting the time, selecting the clock display, alarm operation

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Installation Guide ....................................................................................18

Step-by-step procedures, electrical connections

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Troubleshooting ......................................................................................23

Troubleshooting tips, where to get service help

Specifications .............................................................................................26

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Laser Products

(This page describes the standard in the United States only.)

Caution:

This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser products:

Wave Length 780 nm
Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.

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Label indications and their locations

Product complies with DHHS Rules 21
CFR, Subchapter J in effect as of date of
manufacture.
Matsushita Electric (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.
Taipei, Taiwan

MANUFACTURED

Certification Label

Model No.

Manufactrued by Matsushita Electric
(Taiwan) Co.,Ltd. Taipei Taiwan
Made in Taiwan
Serial No.

Identification Label

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.

12V 4~8Ω 10A FM75Ω

CQ-5400U

Certification label

Identification label

Front

This unit has been manufactured under the Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Do not attempt to make any changes or modifications to this unit.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

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Power and Sound Controls

Power

If the vehicle is not running yet, turn the key in the ignition until the
accessory indicator lights.
Press [PWR] to switch on the power.

Changing Audio Modes

Press this knob [SEL] to change the audio mode as follows.

VOL

a

BASS

a

TRE

(Volume) (Treble)

cd

FADE

b

BAL

(Fader) (Balance)

Volume

●

Press the knob to select the volume mode and then turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume.

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Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise more than 0.5
seconds to change the numeric level in sequence.

Bass and Treble

Press the knob to select the BASS (TREBLE) mode and then turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
bass/ treble level.

0 to 40

-12 to 12 -12 to 12

Volume Level

Anti-Volume-Blast Circuit

This unit has a safety function which slowly raises volume level
when power is switched back on after it is turned off at a specific
level (20) or higher.

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Fader

Press the knob to select the FADER mode and then turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to shift the sound volume to the front
or rear speakers.

S•HDB (Super High Definition Bass)

(Only for CQ-5400U)

Especially for rock music, the bass-sound will be more powerful.

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Press and hold [BAND] (S•HDB) for more than 2 seconds to be
able to listen to high-definition bass.

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Press and hold [BAND] (S•HDB) for more than 2 seconds to
return to the normal tone.

Note: In the audio mode (BASS/TRE/BAL/FADE), the display
will be back to regular operation mode with no operation for
more than 5 seconds (2 seconds in the VOL mode).

or R 1 to 15

Fader Center

Tone Enhancement (Loudness)

(Only for CQ-5200U)

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Press and hold [BAND] (LOUD) for more than 2 seconds to
enhance bass and treble tones when listening at low or medium
volume.

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Press and hold [BAND] (LOUD) for more than 2 seconds again to
deactivate when listening at higher volumes.

Power and Sound Controls

(continued)

(F: Front, R: Rear)

Press and hold

Press and hold

Balance

Press the knob to select the BALANCE mode and then turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to shift the sound volume to the right
or left speakers.

or L 1 to 15

Balance Center

(R: Right, L: Left)

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Power and Sound Controls

(continued)

Mute

●

Press [MUTE] to mute the sound completely.

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Press [MUTE] again to cancel.

Selecting Auxiliary Source

(Only for CQ-5400U)



Press and hold [MODE] (AUX) for more than 2 seconds to select
AUX Input mode.



Connect the auxiliary equipment (any other appropriate
equipment) to AUX IN Connector.

Canceling AUX Input mode

Press [MODE] (AUX) to resume the previous mode.

Press and hold

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Radio Basics

Mode Selection

Press [MODE] to change the operation mode as follows.

Radio

a

CD

a

CD changer (when connected)

cd

(Press and hold [MODE] for more

than 2 seconds.)
(only for CQ-5400U)

To change to the tuner mode

In case of CD changer mode or CD mode, press [MODE].

Selecting a Band

Press [BAND] to change the band setting as follows.

FM1

a

FM2

a

W/B

a

AM

(Weather Band)

cd

"ST" indicator lights during reception of an FM stereo broadcast.

Manual Tuning

Press [TUNE jj] or [TUNE ii] to tune in a higher or lower

frequency.

Seek Tuning

Press and hold [SEEK jj] or [SEEK ii] for more than 0.5
seconds, then release it.
Seeking will automatically stop when a signal of the next broadcast
station is received.

Hold and release

AUX

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Station Preset

FM1, FM2 and AM can save maximum 6 stations each in their preset station memories.

Manual Station Preset



Press [BAND] to select a desired band.



Use manual or seek tuning to find a station which is to be preset
in the memory.



Press and hold one of the preset buttons [1] to [6] until the
display blinks once.

Note: You can change the memory setting by repeating the above
procedure.

Tuning in a Preset Station

Press the corresponding preset buttons [1] to [6] to tune in a preset
station.

Auto Station Preset

Select a band and press and hold [SCAN] (AUTO PRESETS) for
more than 2 seconds.

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The 6 strongest available stations will be automatically saved in
the memory on preset buttons [1] to [6].

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Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5
seconds each.

Notes:

●

In the case of Auto Station Preset, only FM2 is available for FM
stations. (FM1 is not available.)

●

Auto Station Preset is not activated in a Weather Band.

●

The stations manually preset on the Selected band will be
deleted.

Preset Number

Radio Basics

(continued)

d

d







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

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Tuning in a Weather Band
Station

Press any of the buttons [1] to [6] to tune in the station preset by
the previous page.

Weather Band Stations

National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 locations
throughout the U.S. on seven VHF/FM frequencies.
Tune to weather band to receive continuous weather information 24
hours a day on one of the following frequencies.

1. 162.550 MHz

2. 162.400 MHz

3. 162.475 MHz

4. 162.425 MHz

5. 162.450 MHz

6. 162.500 MHz

7. 162.525 MHz

Occasionally the frequency of an existing or planned station must
be changed because of unexpected radio frequency interference
with adjacent NOAA Weather Radio Stations and/or with other
Government or Commercial Operations within the area. If you have
a question concerning NOAA Weather Radio, please contact your
nearest National Weather Service Office.

Note: The weather band (CH1-6) has been preset in advance.
CH7 is selected by pressing [jj] or [ii].

WB

Weather Band Frequency Channel Number

The frequency (162) remains unchanged.

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Compact Disc Player Basics

Disc Insert

Insert the disc and play starts automatically.

"LOAD" will be displayed until the disc is loaded. Play starts from
the first track.

Note: While the disc is in the deck, " " indicator lights.

Disc Ejection

Press [

u

] to stop CD play, and the disc will be quietly ejected from

the CD slot. (During disc ejection, "EJ" will be displayed.)

Track Selection

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Press [jj] once to go to the next track.

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Press [ii] once to play from the beginning of the track you are
listening to. Press twice to play the previous track.

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Press repeatedly to skip the desired number of tracks.

Track Search

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Press and hold [jj] or [ii] for more than 0.5 seconds to activate
fast forward or reverse.

●

Release [jj] or [ii] to resume the regular CD play.

Caution: Do not use irregularly-shaped (heart-shaped, octagon

etc.) CD. Failure to observe this may cause malfunction.

Disc

Disc

Disc

Disc

Hold and release

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Track Repeat

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Press [3 REP] to repeat the current selection.

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Press [3 REP] again to cancel.

Random Selection

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Press [6 RAND](RAND: RANDOM). A random selection of music
is played from all available tracks.

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Press [6 RAND](RAND: RANDOM) again to cancel.

Track Scan

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Press [SCAN]. The display will blink and the first 10 seconds of
each track on the disc play in order.

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Press [SCAN] again to cancel.

REPEAT

RANDOM

Disc

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CD Changer Basics

(Only for CQ-5400U)

Starting the CD Changer

Once the CD changer has been connected, press [MODE] to
change to the CD changer mode. when a disc magazine is
inserted, CD play starts automatically.

Disc Selection

Press [4] (iDISC) or [5] (DISC j) to select a disc in descending

or ascending order.

Then, the selected disc will start to play from the first track.

Note: The number of discs you can load the CD changer with is
specific to each model.

Track Selection

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Press [jj] to advance to the next track.

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Press [ii] to start play from the beginning of the track now playing.

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Press [jj] or [ii] repeatedly to skip the desired number of tracks.

Track Search

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Press and hold [jj] or [ii] for more than 0.5 seconds to activate
fast forward or reverse.

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Release [jj] or [ii] to resume regular CD changer play from the
released position.

Note: CD changer functions are designed for an optional CD changer unit.

Play

Time

Disc

Number

Tr ac k

Number

Hold and release

Press and hold

14

0000

E 3E 1

E 2

Track Repeat

●

Press [3 REP] to repeat the current selection. "REPEAT" indicator
lights.

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Press [3 REP] again to cancel.

Random Selection

●

Press [6 RAND](RAND: RANDOM). A random selection of music
is played from all available discs/tracks.

●

Press [6 RAND](RAND: RANDOM) again to cancel.

Note: The Random mode will stop and the disc select function will

operate once the

[ii] DISC or DISC [jj] is pressed.

Track Scan

●

Press [SCAN]. The display blinks and the first 10 seconds of each
track on the discs play in sequence.

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Press [SCAN] again to cancel.

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Error Display Messages

Appears on the display when the
compact disc is dirty or inverted.
Selects the next available compact
disc.

Appears on the display when
compact disc is scratched. Selects
the next available compact disc.

Appears on the display when there
is no disc in the magazine.

Appears on the display when the
CD changer stops operating for
some reason. Please turn off the
vehicle engine (ACC off) and
remove the fuse from yellow lead
for 1 minute. Then reinstall the fuse.

REPEAT

RANDOM

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Clock Basics

(The clock system is 12-hours.)

Initial Time



Press and hold [CLK] until you have set the time, "AM 12:00"
blinks, and the time setting mode is activated.
Press

[ii] to set the hour.

Press

[jj] to set the minute.

(Hold

[ii] or [jj] to change numbers rapidly.)



Once the time has been set, release [CLK].

Note: When the clock is not set yet, "SET" is displayed.

Time Reset

When you want to reset the time, repeat steps to above.

Clock Display

Press [CLK] to display the current time.
After a few seconds, current time returns on the display.

Note: The current time will be displayed at all the time even the
power of the radio is turned off.

d

or









Press and hold

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Alarm Time Setting



Press and hold [ALM] until you have set the alarm time, "AM
12:00" blinks , and the alarm time setting mode is activated.
Press

[ii] to set the hour.

Press

[jj] to set the minute.

(Hold

[ii] or [jj] to change numbers rapidly.)



When you have set the alarm time, release [ALM].

Note: When the alarm is not set yet, "AM 12:00" is displayed.

Alarm Time Reset

When you want to reset the alarm time, repeat steps to



above.

Alarm Operation

●

Alarm is switched to ON or OFF each time [ALM] is pressed.

●

When the alarm is switched to ON, the alarm sound will activate
at the set alarm time.

Turning off the Alarm Sound

The alarm sound will turn off automatically after 90 seconds.
Otherwise, press

[ALM] once.

Cautions:

●

Be careful not to set wrong alarm time, otherwise, the alarm may sound while driving.

●

If the alarm is set, be sure to check the set alarm time by pressing and holding [ALM] for more than
2 seconds.

●

If volume is set at "0" step, the output volume will be muted. (Even when ALARM is acting.)

d

or









Alarm output Volume Selection

You can select ALARM VOL 1 (or VOL 2) by pressing [ALM] in
sequence and the display will show as follows.

ALARM TIME

a

ALM VOL 1

a

ALM VOL 2

(display 3 seconds) (display 2 seconds) (display 2 seconds)

OFF

Press and hold

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If abnormal Operation appears

Reset Switch

Use a unflexible thin stick to press this switch in the hole.
The initial settings will resume and all electronic memory
settings previously registered will be lost.

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Installation Guide

This installation information is designed for experienced installers
and is not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not
contain warnings or cautions of potential dangers in attempting to
install this product.
Any attempt to install this product in a motor vehicle by anyone
other than qualified installer could cause damage to the electrical
system and could result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING

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Overview

This equipment should be installed by a
professional. However, if you plan to install this
unit yourself, your first step is to decide where to
install it. The instructions in these pages will
guide you through the remaining steps:

(Please

refer to "WARNING" statement above)

.

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Identify and label the vehicle wires.

●

Connect the vehicle wires to the wires of the
power connector.

●

Install the unit in the dash.

●

Check the operation of the unit.

If you do encounter problems, please consult
your nearest professional installer.

Caution: This unit will operate with a 12 volt DC
negative ground auto battery system only. Do
not attempt to use it in any other system. Doing
so could cause serious damage.

Before you begin installation, look for the following
items included in the packing with your unit.

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Installation Hardware ...... Needed for in-dash

installation

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Installation Hardware

No.



1

Item

Mounting Collar

Diagram Qty

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Installation Procedures

Note: Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal.

2. Securre the rear of the unit.

a) Insert Power Connector to the unit.
b) Check the electrical connection by referring to this operating instructions.
c) Insert the unit into Mounting Collar and push it in until "click" is heard.

1. Secure the Mounting Collar .

Insert Mounting Collar into the vehicle's dashboard, and bend mounting tabs out with a
screwdriver.

●

When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure
your hands and fingers.

●

We strongly recommend you to wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.

To remove the unit from the vehicle's dashboard

Dimounting Pin
(U-shaped)



Insert Dismounting Pins and pull both pins.

Note: Do not lose Dismounting Pins. They will be needed to remove the unit from the vehicle's
dashboard.

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Electrical Connections

(only for CQ-5400U)

Cautions:

●

This product is designed to operate with a 12-volt negative ground battery system.

●

To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below.

●

Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.

●

Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a possible short-circuit from the vehicle chassis. Bundle
all cables and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.

CD Receiver

CQ-5400U

Wired Remote Control Connector
(Connect to CA-RC350U)

To AU X

(L)

(R)

Preamp-Out

(L)

(White
w/black
stripe)

Antenna

(Red)(R)

(White)

(Red)

(White)

(Rear Side)

AUX-In

Pre-Out

(Rear)

CD Changer Control Connector

Power Connector

Amp. Cont(MAX 0.1A)

ACC

Ground

Battery

(Orange w/White stripe)

Dimmer

(Violet w/black stripe)(Gray w/black stripe)

(Gray)(white)

(Green
w/black
stripe)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

(Black)

(Yellow)

Power Lead (ACC or IGN)

To ACC power, +12V DC

Ground Lead

To a clean, bare metallic part of
the car chassis

Battery Lead

To the car battery, continuous
+12V DC

Dimmer Control Lead
Connect to vehicle dimmer control lead

(Violet)

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Left Speaker

(Front)

Right Speaker

(Front)

Left Speaker

(Rear)

Right Speaker

(Rear)

Electrical Connections

(only for CQ-5200U)

Cautions:

●

This product is designed to operate with a 12-volt negative ground battery system.

●

To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below.

●

Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.

●

Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a possible short-circuit from the vehicle chassis. Bundle
all cables and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.

Wired Remote Control Connector
(Connect to CA-RC350U)

CD Receiver

CQ-5200U

(White
w/black
stripe)

Antenna

(Rear Side)

(Gray)(white)

Power Connector

ACC

Ground

Battery

Dimmer

(Green
w/black
stripe)

(Red)

(Black)

(Yellow)

(Orange w/White stripe)

(Violet w/black stripe)(Gray w/black stripe)

(Green)

(Violet)

Power Lead (ACC or IGN)

To ACC power, +12V DC

Ground Lead

To a clean, bare metallic part of
the vehicle chassis

Battery Lead

To the vehicle battery, continuous
+12V DC

Dimmer Control Lead
Connect to vehicle dimmer lead

Left Speaker

(Front)

Right Speaker

(Front)

Left Speaker

(Rear)

Right Speaker

(Rear)

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Troubleshooting

Maintenance

❏

Your product is designed and manufactured to
ensure a minimum of maintenance. Use a soft
cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use
benzine, thinner, or other solvent.

When Something Doesn't Work

❏

Check the charts on page 22 for possible causes
and solutions to any problem you might be
experiencing. Some simple checks or minor
adjustments may eliminate the problem.

Product Servicing

❏

If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the
problem, we recommend that you take it to your
nearest authorized PASC Servicenter. The unit
should be serviced only by a qualified
technician.

Error Display Messages

Appears on the display when the
compact disc is dirty or inverted.

E 1

E 2

E 3

The disc is ejected automatically.
But, the disc may be ejected
automatically, even if this error
message is not displayed.

Appears on the display when
compact disc is scratched. The disc
is ejected automatically.
But, the disc may be ejected
automatically even if this error
message is not displayed.

Appears on the display when the
compact disc stops operating for
some reason. Please turn off the
vehicle engine (ACC off) and
remove the fuse from yellow lead
for 1 minute or more. Then reinstall
the fuse.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tips

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(continued)

PROBLEM

Unit does not turn on.

Radio has static.

Radio memory buttons do not
work.

No sound can be heard even if
the disc is properly loaded.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Dead vehicle battery
Ignition or ACC is not on.
Bad power line connection

Antenna not hooked up
Close to high power lines

Not holding buttons down long
enough

The compact disc is inverted.

The compact disc is dirty.

The temperature inside the
vehicle is more than 140°F (60°C)

Excessive moisture

Wiring connection is not properly
done.

Volume control is at "minimum"
position.

PROBABLE SOLUTION

Charge vehicle battery.
Turn ignition to On or ACC.
Check connections.

Hook up antenna.
Move away from high power lines.

Press and hold buttons for more
than 2 seconds.

Insert the disc with label side
facing up.

Try to clean the compact disc by
instructions of disc cleaning.

Give the interior a chance to cool
down before using the unit.

Wait for a while before using the
unit.

Confirm all wiring connection
such as power cord, speaker
cords, etc.

Adjust the volume control to the
proper level.

Sound distorted due to vibration

Inverted sound (Left/Right conn­ections.)

No sound from front or rear
speakers

Sound distorted due to vibration

A compact disc is sometimes
ejected. (Display shows "E1", an
error message.)

Fuse of amplifier is blown out.

Installing method is bad.

The speaker cords are inverted.

The fader control is set on the
wrong position.

The compact disc may be
defective.

The compact disc is dirty.

The pickup lens is dirty.

Replace the fuse with the correct
rating.

Fix the unit securely.

Check the speaker cords.

Adjust the fader control of the
unit correctly.

Try to replace the disc with
another one.

Try to clean the compact disc by
instructions of disc cleaning.

Clean the lens. (Use CD lens
cleaning disc.)

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Rough edges
on outer perimeter

A ball-point pen
or pencil

Rough edges
on inner perimeter

Special Notes

Do not touch the
underside of the
disc.

Do not bend.

Wipe the disc from center to outside
direction.

Notes on Compact Discs

ONLY USE DISCS CARRYING LABEL SHOWN ON THE RIGHT

Label

●

Dirt, dust, scratches and bending of disc will cause
misoperation. Handle discs with care.

●

Do not place stickers or make scratches on disc.

●

Do not bend discs.

●

Disc should always be kept in the case when not in
use to prevent from damaging.

●

Do not place discs in the following places:

1. Direct sunlight

2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas

3. Near vehicle heaters

4. Seats and dashoard

●

Do not use irregularly-shaped (heart-shaped,
octagon etc.) CD. Failure to observe this may cause
malfunction.

Disc Cleaning

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface. If the disc is
quite dirty use a soft cloth slightly dampened in
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Never use solvents such
as benzine, thinner, conventional record cleaner, or
mopper as the may mar the surface of the disc.

Caution for use of a new
Disc

A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer
perimeter. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper
setting will not be possible and the CD player will not
play the disc. Therefore, remove the rough edges in
advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown on
the right. To remove the rough edges, press the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter
of the disc.

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Specifications

General

Power Supply : 12 V DC (11V-16V) Test Voltage 14.4V, Negative ground
Maximum Power Output : 37 W ×4 channels at 400 Hz, Volume Control maximum

Power Output : 18 W per channel into 4 ohms, 40 to 30,000Hz at 3% THD.
Tone Action : Bass; ± 12 dB at 100 Hz

Treble; ± 12 dB at 10 kHz
Current Consumption : Less than 2.5 A (CD mode, 0.5 W 4-speaker)
Speaker Impedance : 4 Ω (4-8 Ω acceptable)
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) : 7" ×1-15/16" ×5-7/8" (178 ×50 ×150 mm)
Weight : 3 lbs. 3 oz. (1.44 kg)

AM Radio

Frequency Range : 530-1,710 kHz
Useable Sensitivity : 28 dB/µV (25 µV/ S/N 20 dB)

FM Stereo Radio

Frequency Range : 87.9-107.9 MHz
Useable Sensitivity : 12 dBf. (1.1 µV / 75Ω, S/N 30 dB)
50 dB Quienting Sensitivity : 17 dBf. (1.8 µV / 75Ω)
Frequency Response : 30-15,000 Hz ± 3 dB
Alternate Channel Selectivity : 75 dB
Stereo Separation : 35 dB at 1,000 Hz
Signal/Noise Ratio : 70 dB (Mono)

Weather Band Radio

Frequency Range : 162.40-162.55 MHz
Useable Sensitivity : 3 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)
Signal/Noise Ratio (40 dB/µV) : 50 dB

CD Player

Sampling Frequency : 32 times oversampling
DA Converter : MASH•1 bit/4 DAC System
Error Correction System : Panasonic Super Decoding Algorithm
Pick-Up Type : 1-beam
Light Source : Semiconductor laser
Wavelength : 780 mm
Frequency Response : 20 - 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio : 85 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion : 0.01% (1 kHz)
Wow and Flutter : Below measurable limits
Channel Separation : 75 dB

*Above specifications comply with EIA standards.

Note: Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements in
technology.

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Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

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New Jersey 07094

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