Panasonic CQ-5301U User Manual

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Heavy Duty CD player/Weather Band Receiver

CQ-5301U

Operating Instructions

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• Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

Safety Information

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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
components 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
observe the instructions given in this manual.

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 handling
this unit.

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The driver should not operate the system while
driving.

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 operating the system.

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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.

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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.

❑

Keep batteries out of reach of infants.

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

❑

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.

❑

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 the shop where you purchased this unit or an
authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

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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 matter in it, is exposed to water,
is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult
the store where you purchased it.

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

If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor

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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

Caution

while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to
a traffic accident.

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

Observe the following warnings when
installation.

❑

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Caution

Observe the following cautions when handling
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.

❑

Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be
caught in the unit.

To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in
moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for
infants.

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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.

❑

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service
personnel.

When the fuse burns 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.

Observe the following cautions when
installation.

❑

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service
personnel.

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

❑

Follow the instruction to install and wire the
product.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Laser products:

Wave length: 790 nm
Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with

Accessories

safety protection.

1. Operating Instructions ..................................................................................................1

2. Supplied Hardware.............................................................................1 set (

3. Warranty Card...............................................................................................................1

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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Contents

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Safety Information(Part 15 of the FCC Rules). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Power, volume, mute, display change, audio mode
(Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)

❒ Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Initial time, time reset

❒ Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Radio mode, band, manual tuning, seek tuning, preset station setting,
preset station calling, display change

❒ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Disc insert and playback, stop and disc eject, listening to a CD,
CD player mode, display change, track selection, track search,
direct track selection, random play, scan play, repeat play,pause

❒ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting tips, where to get service help

❒ Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Care of the unit, notes on discs, notes on CD-Rs/RWs

❒ Speaker Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

❒ Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installation hardware, overview, required tools dashboard specifications,

identify all leads, connect all leads, final installation, final checks,

preparation, to remove the unit

❒ Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cautions, wiring diagram

❒ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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