Panasonic CQ-C1301U User Manual

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control

CQ-C1401U

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

CQ-C1301U

Operating Instructions

CQ-C1401U

MUTE

SCROLL RANDOM SCAN REPEAT

BAND

1 2 3 4 5 6

PWR

CLOCK

SRC

DISP

APM

(CQ-C1401U)

TEXT

(Only for CQ-C1401U)

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

and keep this manual for future reference.

English

Safety Information

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.

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.

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

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 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.

●

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 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.

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.

Customer Services Directory Differences

between 2 models

This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-C1401U and CQ-C1301U. All illustrations throughout this manual represent model CQ-C1401U unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences between 2 models.

Features

Models

CQ-C1401U CQ-C1301U

CD changer control Yes No

XM Satellite Radio supported (XM receiver [XMD1000] is needed) not supported

Subwoofer output Yes No

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:

npcparts@panasonic.com

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 : 1-866-6051277

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 (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 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 (905) 624-5505 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: (514) 633-8684 Fax: (514) 633-8020

Mississauga, Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418

Calgary, Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc.

6835-8

St. N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Fax: (403) 274-5493

Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627

Notes on Discs

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.

Printed side

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

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

TEXT

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

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

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

for handling it.

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-

ing 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,

use different folders for each data.

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

essary folder on a disc.

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

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

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

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

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

each file depending on the file format.

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

Disc-at-Once is recommended.

Supported file systems

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

Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, MIX mode CD, CD Extra is not supported.

Compression formats

(Recommendation: “Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the right.)

¡ MPEG 1 audio layer 3

Bit rate: 32 k-320 kbps VBR: Yes Sampling frequency:

32, 44.1, 48 kHz

¡ MPEG 2 audio layer 3

Bit rate: 8 k-160 kbps VBR: Yes Sampling frequency:

16, 22.05, 24 kHz

¡ Windows Media

Audio Ver. 2, 8

Bit rate: 64 k-192 kbps VBR: No Sampling frequency:

32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Notes on MP3/WMA

Note: MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom-

mended for high quality sounds.

¡ 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 user manual of your own encoding software and writing software.

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 protect attribute on the WMA file to

enable this unit to play back.

Display Information

Displayed items

Displayable characters

¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of

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

¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-

guage can be displayed.

Notes:

¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files

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

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted

into an asterisk ( ).

Folder selection order/file playback order

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 includ-

ed.)

Notes:

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the

presence or absence of MP3/WMA file.

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA

files, the nearest 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.

Root Folder (Root Directory)

Folder Selection

File Selection

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

(Max.)

t y

–In the order

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.

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name File name

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name

Title name/Artist name

¡ WMA (WMA tag)

Album name

Title name/Artist name

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 personally.

No warranty

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

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

Notes on MP3/WMA

Preparation

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

The demonstration screen appears.

Press [DISP] (Display).

The demonstration screen is canceled, and no more appears.

Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).

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

demonstration message appear, hold down [SRC] (PWR) for more than 4 seconds.

The 12-hour system is used for the clock.

Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

(clock display)

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

Hours blinks

Adjust the hour.

Hours set

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

Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

Minutes blinks

Adjust the minute.

Minutes set

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

Press [DISP] (CLOCK).

Complete

Notes:

¡ “ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock. ¡ Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.

Clock Display at Power Off

Press [DISP] to change the display.

Clock Setting

Display off

Clock display

Battery

Installation

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)

First Time Power On

Remote Control Unit

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

SEL

SRC

BAND

MUTE

2 31

VOL

DISP

CAR AUDIO

SEL

POWER

SOURCE

SRC

SET

BAND MUTE

231

VOL

RANDOM

NUMBER

TUNE TUNE

SCAN REPEAT

DISP

Direct Access

A track (CD mode), disc (CD changer ), file, folder (MP3/WMA mode) and channel (XM Satellite Radio ) can be directly selected.

Example: Track number 5

Press [#] (NUMBER).

Press [5].

Press [BAND] (SET).

Notes:

¡ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]. ¡ For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#]

(NUMBER) twice.

¡ If there is no playable file in the selected folder, the first

file or folder on the disc is selected.

Functions only on Main unit

The following functions are not available on remote control unit.

¡Demonstration ¡SQ selection ¡Scroll ¡Disc eject

Battery Replacement

CQ-C1401U

Functions

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.

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.

[BAND]

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

toggles category mode on/off in the XM Satellite Radio source .

CQ-C1401U

[SRC] (SOURCE)

selects a source.

(POWER)

toggles power on/off.

[MUTE]

toggles mute on/off.

[DISP] (Display) switches the information on display, and exits the audio menu.

[VOL] (volume) adjusts the volume, and selects the value in the audio menu, etc.

[0] to [9]

selects a preset station/channel (1 to 6), presets the current station/channel (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds.), inputs the number in direct selection.

[#] (NUMBER)

executes the direct selection.

[RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT]

toggles on/off each play mode.

[

]] [[]

down/up the frequency (Hold it down for more than 0.5 seconds and release it for seek tuning.), selects a channel.

[

{] [}]

skip to the previous/next folder/disc in player mode, selects a category.

[6] [7]

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

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

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 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 batteries may cause overheating, an

explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.

Notes: 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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