Panasonic CQ-C1001U, CQ-C1121U, CQ-C1101U User Manual

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Specifications

YFM284C441ZB TAMACO0904-1015 Printed in China

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

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

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

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
http://www.panasonic.ca

General

Power supply :12 V DC (11 - 16 V DC), negative

ground

Current consumption :Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W 4

channels)

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

maximum (for CQ-C1121/C1101U)

:45 W x 4 (at 1 kHz), volume control

maximum (for CQ-C1001U)

Tone adjustment range :Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz,

Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz
Suitable speaker impedance :4 - 8 Ω
Pre-amp output voltage :2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output impedance :200 Ω
Dimensions (W x H x D) :178 x 50 x 160 mm

{7" x 1 15/16" x 6 5/16"}
Weight :1.3 kg {2 lbs. 14 oz}

Disc 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

FM Stereo Radio

Frequency range :87.9 MHz–107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity :11.0 dBf. (75 Ω)
50 dB quieting sensitivity : 15.2 dBf. (75 Ω)
Frequency response :30 Hz–15 kHz (±3 dB)
Alternate channel selectivity : 75 dB
Stereo separation :35 dB (1 kHz)
Image response ratio : 75 dB
IF response ratio :100 dB
Signal/noise ratio :62 dB

AM Radio

Frequency range :530 kHz - 1 710 kHz
Usable sensitivity :28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Above specifications comply with EIA standards.

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.

Power Output:
14 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
THD+N (for CQ-C1121/C1101U)
13 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
THD+N (for CQ-C1001U)
Signal to Noise Ratio:
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)

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English

Before Reading These Instructions

Customer Services Directory

Differences Among

3 Models

This operating instruction manual is for 3 models CQ-C1121U, CQ-C1101U and CQ-C1001U. All illustrations throughout this
manual represent model CQ-C1121U unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences among 3 models.

Features

Models

CQ-C1121U CQ-C1101U CQ-C1001U

Volume control Rotary knob Rotary knob Button

Remote control function Yes (Included) No No

Pre-amp. output connector Rear/Front Rear Rear

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)
(Monday-Friday 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 : 1-886-605­1277

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:

Lachine, Quebec
Panasonic Canada Inc.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
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.

6835-8

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St. N. E. Calgary,
AB T2E 7H7
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Richmond, British
Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.

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

Limited Warranty

U.S.A.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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

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.

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 carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period. If non­rechargeable 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)-750­4300 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 WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

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

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

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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.

Categories Parts Labor

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

MXE Series Audio Components (except items
listed below)

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable

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

Battery

Installation

The 12-hour system is used for the clock.

1

Turn the ignition switch until
the accessory indicator
lights.

2

Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).

3

Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

4

Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than
2 seconds.

5

Adjust the hour.

[[]: sets the hour ahead.
[]]: sets the hour back.

6

Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

7

Adjust the minute.

[[]: sets the minute ahead.
[]]: sets the minute back.

8

Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

Notes:

¡ "AdJ" is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡ Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.

Clock Display at Power Off

Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display.

Clock Setting

Display off

Clock display

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

nly

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)

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

Cleaning the

Unit

Fuse

Anti-Theft System

This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.

Removing

1

Turn off the power.

2

Press [ ]. The face plate will open.

3

Pull it out toward you.

Mounting

1

Slide the left side of the face plate in place.

2

Press the right end of the face plate until a
“click” is heard.

Caution

¡ 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 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.

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

(Anti-Theft System)

If the replaced fuse fails, contact 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.

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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.

❑

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 can 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.

●

Use only specified battery (CR2025).

●

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

●

Replace dead battery as soon as possible.

●

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

●

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

●

Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.

●

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

In case of battery leakage

●

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

●

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

●

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

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.

Caution

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS ILASER PRODUCT.
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 BY YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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 matter 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 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 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-equipped 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.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation instruc­tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
severe injury or death.

■

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 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.

Warning

This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation instruc­tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
injury or material damage.

Caution

Accessories

Operating Instructions

(English: YFM284C441ZA)
(Français: YFM284C442ZA)
(Español: YFM284C443ZA)

Q'ty: 1 set

Installation Instructions

(YFM284C444ZA)

Q'ty: 1
Owners Information
Card

Q'ty: 1

Remote Control Unit
(include a battery, only
for CQ-C1121U)

(EUR7641020)

Q'ty: 1

Lock Cancel Plate

(FX0214C385ZA)

Q'ty: 2

Mounting Bolt

(YEJV014C002N)

Q'ty: 1

Rubber Bushing

(YES014C095ZA)

Q'ty: 1

Notes:

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

Mounting Collar

(FX0214C384ZA)

Trim Plate

(YFC054C080ZA:
(YFC054C058ZA: CQ-C1001U)

Power Connector

(YEAJ02877)

Q'ty: 1

CQ-C1121/1101U)

Q'ty: 1

Q'ty: 1

CD Player/Receiver

CQ-C1121U/C1101U/C1001U

Operating 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.

Preparation

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

and keep this manual for future reference.

Maintenance

Safety Information

General

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General Operations

Power On/Off

Turn your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.

Power on: Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
Power off: Hold down [SRC] (PWR: Power) for

more than 1 second.

Source Selection

Press [SRC] (Source) to change the source.

Volume Adjustment

(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)

Turn [VOL] (Volume).

Press [VOLUME

▲] or [VOLUME▼].

Mute

ON: Press [MUTE]. ( lights.)
OFF: Press [MUTE] again.

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:

Note:

Settings of SQ, bass and treble are influenced
by one another. If such an influence causes distortion
to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.

CQ-C1001U

CQ-C1101UCQ-C1121U

[MUTE]

toggles mute on/off.

lights when mute is on.

Remote Control Sensor

CQ-C1121U

[VOL] (Volume) (Turn)

[VOLUME

▲] [VOLUME▼] (Press)

adjusts the volume.

CQ-C1001U

CQ-C1101UCQ-C1121U

[SRC] (Source)
selects a source.
(PWR) (Power)
toggles power on/off.

[D•M] (Direct Memory)
tunes into the station memorized in D•M.
(Hold down it for more than 2 seconds to
memorize the current station.)

[SQ] (Sound Quality)
selects a sound type (SQ).

Radio Disc Player

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PWR

SRC

APM

SELSEL

SEL

(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.

Radio (AM/FM )

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[TUNE ]] [TUNE []

down/up the frequency. (Hold down it for
more than 2 seconds for seek tuning.)

[BAND]

selects a band in the radio source.

(APM) (

Auto Preset Memory)

executes APM in the radio source. (Hold
down it for more than 2 seconds)

[DISP] (Display)
switches the information on
the display.

[D•M] (Direct Memory)
tunes into the station memorized in D•M.
(Hold down it for more than 2 seconds to
memorize the current station.)

[SRC] (Source)
selects a source.

Preset buttons [1] to [6]

selects a preset station in the radio source,
and presets the current station. (Hold down it

for more than 2 seconds)

Operation Flow

1

Press [SRC] (Source) to select the radio
source.

2

Press [BAND] to select a band.

3

Select a station.

Frequency adjustment

[TUNE]]: Lower
[TUNE[]: Higher

Note: Hold down either of them for more than 0.5

seconds and release it for station search.

Preset station selection

Press the corresponding preset button from [1] to [6] to
tune into a preset station.

Station Preset

Direct Memory

Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3
respectively.

Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing one of the
preset buttons from [1] to [6].

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

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

1

Select a band.

2

Hold down [BAND] (APM) for more than 2
seconds.

The preset stations under best receiving conditions are
received for 5 seconds each after presetting the stations
(SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the preset but­tons from [1] to [6].

Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Manual station preset

1

Tune into a station.

2

Hold down one of the preset buttons from

[1] to [6] for more than 2 seconds.

(blinks once)

Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Your favorite FM/AM radio station can be memorized in the
[D·M] button and you can call back the radio station just by
pressing the button whatever the current sound source is,
even if the power is off.

D•M station calling

1

Press [D•M] (Direct Memory).

Press again to cancel.

D•M station writing

1

Select a station you would like to preset.

2

Hold down [D•M] for more than 2 seconds.

lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.

Band Preset NumberFrequency

Display change

Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display.

Radio mode display (Default)

Radio Mode Display

Clock display

lights while receiving the D•M (Direct Memory)
station.

Audio Setting

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[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.

[VOL]

selects a value in the audio menu.
(PUSH SEL) (Push to Select)
selects items in the audio menu.

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[▲] or [▼]
selects a value in the audio menu.

[SEL] (Select)
selects items in the audio menu.

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Audio menu

1

Display the audio menu.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select).

Press [SEL] (Select).

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds
in the audio menu (2 seconds in Main volume adjustment),
the display returns to the regular mode.

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Select a mode to be adjusted.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select).

Press [SEL] (Select).

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Adjust.

Turn [VOL].

Press [▲] or [▼].

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(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) [▲]: Up

[▼]: Down

(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)

[▲]: Up
[▼]: Down

(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)

[▲]: Up
[▼]: Down

(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
Default 0)

[▲]: Right enhanced
[▼]: Left enhanced

(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
Default 0)

[▲]: Front enhanced
[▼]: Rear enhanced

Volume

Bass

Treble

Balance

Fader

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Note: If the fader is set to front, the pre-amp. output
(rear) is decreased.

[▲]

[▼]

Remote Control Unit (Only for C1121U)

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

Battery Replacement

Battery Notes

q

w

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, and at the
same time.

w Pull it out in the direction

of the arrow using a
tough pointed object.

2

3

w Put a battery in the case

with (+)-side facing up.

e Put the case back.

[PWR] (Power)
toggles power on/off.

[MODE]

selects a mode (source).

MUTEMUTE

PWR

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TUNE

TRACK

POWER

[BAND]

selects a band in the radio source,
toggles pause/play in the player source,
and executes APM in the radio source.
(Hold down it for more than 2 seconds.)

[MUTE]

toggles mute on/off.

[VOL}] [VOL{]

adjust the volume.

[TUNE]] [TUNE[]

down/up the frequency. (Hold down it for
more than 2 seconds for seek tuning.)

[TRACK s ] [TRACK d ]

skip to the previous/next track in the play­er mode.
Hold down it for fast reverse/fast forward.

Warning

¡Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk

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

Caution

¡ Remove and dispose of the old battery immediate-

ly.

¡ Do not disassemble, heat or short the battery. Do

not throw the battery into a fire or water.

¡ Follow local regulations when disposing of the

battery.

¡Improper use of batteries 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)

Tough pointed object

Back side

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Disc slot

takes a disc in with the label-side facing up.
Note: The power will be turned on automatically
when a disc is loaded.

(y/5) (Pause/Play)
toggles pause/play in the play-

er source.

[DISP] (Display)
switches the information on
the display.

[TRACK s] [TRACK d]

skip to the previous/next track in the player
mode.
Hold down either of them for fast reverse/fast
forward.

[SRC] (Source)
selects a source

[1] to [6]
(7) to (12) (Hold down one of them for

more than 2 seconds.)
select a track directly.

Operation Flow

1

Press [SRC] (Source) to select the Disc
Player mode.

2

Select a desired portion.

Track selection

Press [TRACK s] or [TRACK d].

Note: To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down either

of them.

Pause

Press [BAND] (y/5).

Press again to cancel.

Direct track selection

Press a track number button from [1] to [6].

¡ The corresponding track (1-6) starts playing.

Hold down a track number button from [1]
to [6] ((7) to (12)) for more than 2 seconds.

¡ The corresponding track (7-12) starts playing.

[u] (Eject)
ejects the disc.

(SCAN)

toggles on/off the scan play. (Hold down it for more than 2
seconds.)

Caution

¡ Do not insert a disc when the indicator lights.
¡ Refer to the section of “Notes on Discs”.
¡ This unit does not support 8 cm {3"} discs.
¡ If you insert an 8 cm {3"} disc and cannot eject it, turn ACC of

your car off once and turn it on again, then press [u] (Eject).

¡ This unit does not support MP3 and WMA disc play-

back.

¡ This unit does not support CD text display.
¡ Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.

[REP] (Repeat)
toggles on/off the repeat play.

(RANDOM)

toggles on/off the random play. (Hold down it
for more than 2 seconds.)

Notes on Discs

Notes on CD/CD Media

If you use commercial CDs, they must
have the label shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not
playable.
How to hold a disc

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

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

¡ Direct sunlight
¡ Near car heaters
¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡ Seats and dashboards

Disc cleaning

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

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 them 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 data (MP3/WMA, Video CD, etc.).

¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc

for handling it.

Random, Repeat, Scan

Random play

All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.

Hold down [REP] (RANDOM) for more than
2 seconds.

Hold down again to cancel.

Repeat play

The current track is repeated.

Press [REP] (Repeat).

Press again to cancel.

Scan play

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

Hold down [SQ] (SCAN) for more than 2
seconds.

(blinks during scanning)

Hold down again to cancel.

Display change

Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display.

Player Mode Display

Track

Play time

lights when a disc is in the player.

Repeat indicator

Random indicator

Player mode display (Default)

Clock display

Troubleshooting

Trouble

Check point

No power

¡ Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition

switch to the ACC position.)

¡ Verify the wiring. (Ex. battery lead,

power lead, ground lead, etc.)

¡ Fuse blown (Contact the nearest

Panasonic Servicenter.)

¡ Ask a professional for fuse replacement.
¡ Be sure to use the same rated fuse.

No sound

¡ Disable the mute function.
¡ Verify the wiring.
¡ Wait until the dew disappears before

turning on the unit.

Noise

¡ Make sure that grounding is established

properly.

Common

Frequent

noise

¡ Tune into another station of high-inten-

sity waves.

¡ Make sure that the antenna mounted

point is grounded properly.

Radio

Preset data
are deleted

¡ The preset memory is cleared to return

to the original factory setting when the
power connector or battery is discon­nected.

No sound, or disc

is automatically

ejected

¡ Load the disc correctly.
¡ Clean the disc.

Disc Player

Sound skip,

poor sound

quality

¡ Clean the disc.

Sound skip

due to

vibration

¡ The maximum permissible tilt angle is

30°.

¡ Secure the unit.

Disc not

ejectable

¡ Press [u]. If the disc is still not ejected,

contact the nearest Panasonic
Servicenter.

No sound from

left, right, front,

or rear speaker

¡ Adjust the balance and fader.
¡ Verify the wiring.

Trouble

Check point

Left and right

sounds are

reversed

¡ Connect the speaker lead correctly.

Error Display Messages

(The disc is ejected automatically.)
The disc is dirty, or is upside down.
The disc has scratches.

¡ Check the disc.

No operation by some cause.

¡ If normal operation is not restored, call

the store where you purchased the unit
or the nearest Servicenter to ask for
repairs.

If You Suspect Something Wrong

Check and take steps as described below.

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 checking and 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.

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.

Disc Player