Panasonic CQ-C1415N, CQ-C1405N, CQ-C1425N User Manual

Safety Information

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

[MODE]

selects a mode (sour

ce).

MUTEMUTE

PWRPWR

MODEMODE

VOLVOL

CAR AUDIO

MUTE

PWR

MODE

BAND

BANDBAND

VOL

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{]

adjusts the volume.

[TUNE]][TUNE[]

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

[TRACK s ] [TRACK d ]

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

ACC

Preparation

MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Model: CQ-C1425N/C1415N/C1405N

TA/AF

CQ-C1425N

SRC/PWR

(CQ-C1425N)

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

CT/

PTY

AUX

Operating Instructions

TEXT

English

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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 installation

Warning

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

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using this unit.

❑

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

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

❑

Use the proper power supply.

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

❑

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 Service Centre.

❑

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.

❑

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.

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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 installation instruc-

Caution

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

Observe the following warnings when installing.

❑

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

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

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

❑

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

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

❑

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

❑

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

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

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

❑

In the case of installation to an airbag-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.

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.

❑

Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX connection is completed.

Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and damage your speakers and your hearing. Direct connection of the speaker/headphone output of an external device without any attenuator may distort sound or damage the connected external device.

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.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human

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)

Label Indications and Their Locations

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

Caution

Caution Label

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 Product

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet.

Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

Deck Ass’y (in the unit, upper side)

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.

This operating instructions is for 3 models CQ-C1425N/C1415N and CQ-C1405N. All illustrations throughout this manual represent model CQ-C1425N unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences among 3 models.

Features

LCD background colour Blue Black Black Key illumination colour (except: Source button)

Differences

among 3 models

Models

CQ-C1425N CQ-C1415N CQ-C1405N

Red Red Green

Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC

or ON position.

First Time Power OnClock Setting

The 24-hour system is used for the clock. Notes:

¡ Adjust the clock when “NO CT” (CT: Clock Time)

appears on the display.

¡ When a broadcast of FM Radio Data System is

received, the clock is adjusted automatically by the Clock Time service.

¡ Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.

Select the radio AM mode. (a “Radio

(AM [LW/MW]/FM )”)

Press [DISP].

Hold down [DISP] for more than 2 sec-

onds.

(clock display)

Hour blinks.

Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).

Adjust the hour.

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

Press [DISP].

Adjust the minute.

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

Press [DISP].

Hour entered.

Minute blinks.

Minute entered.

Completed

Accessories

Operating Instructions

(English : YFM284C622CA) (Deutsch : YFM284C623CA) (Français : YFM284C624CA) (Nederlands : YFM284C625CA) (Svenska : YFM284C626CA) (Italiano : YFM284C627CA) (Español : YFM284C628CA) (Dansk : YFM284C629CA)

(Polska : YFM284C630CA) (âe‰tina : YFM284C631CA) (Magyar : YFM284C632CA) (кЫТТНЛИ : YFM284C633CA)

Installation Instructions

(English, Deutsch, Français, Nederlands : YFM294C078CA) (Svenska, Italiano, Español, Dansk : YFM294C079CA) (Polska, âe‰tina, Magyar, кЫТТНЛИ : YFM294C080CA)

Remote Control Unit (Option)

¡This instruction manual explains

operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)

Note: The optional remote control unit is available from your local dealer.

(CA-RC80N)

Sales and Support Information

For UK and Ireland customers only.

Customer Care Centre

¡ For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ¡ For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 ¡ Visit our website for product information ¡ E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Q'ty: 1 set

PAN EUROPEAN GUARANTEE (Warranty Card)

Q'ty: 1

Installation kit (ZZBISC1021N-J)

Lock Cancel Plate

Q'ty: 2

Mounting Bolt

Q'ty: 1

Mounting Collar

(FX0214C384ZB)

Q'ty: 1

Trim Plate

(YFC054C079YA)

Q'ty: 1

Power Connector

(YEAJ02874)

Q'ty: 1

Removable Face Plate Case

(YFC054C061ZB)

Q'ty: 1

(CA-RC80N)

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.

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

¡ Order accessories and consumable items for your product

with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

¡ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

¡ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ¡ All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are

provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

¡ It couldn't be simpler!

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

¡ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a

wide range of finished products, so take a browse on our website for further details.

YFM284C622CA PTW1206-1106 Printed in China

Notes on Discs

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

How to hold the disc

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

Do not leave discs in the following places:

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

Disc cleaning

Notes on CD/CD Media

Notes on CD-Rs/RWs

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

(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)

Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint pen or other hard-point pens.

¡ 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 or MP3 data.

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

for handling it.

Recording MP3 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 files.

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

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

¡ Do not record files other than MP3 files and unnecessary

folder on a disc.

¡ The name of MP3 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 files or display-

ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain writing software or CD recorders.

TEXT

Printed side

Labels created by a printer,

Irregularly shaped discs

Protective films or sheets

Disc with adhered stickers or tape

¡ The file extension “.mp3” 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.

Discs with cracks, scratches or parts missing

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 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

Notes on MP3

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

Points to remember when making MP3 files

MP3

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommend-

ed 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 encod-

ing circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of your own encoding software and writing software.

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

and “fixed”.

Caution

¡ Never assign the “.mp3” file name exten-

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

Display Information

Displayed items

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title Track title

Notes on MP3

¡ MP3

Folder name File name

Displayable characters

¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 32

characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by half in the number of 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 language

can be displayed.

Notes:

¡ With some software in which MP3 format files have been

encoded, the character information may not be displayed properly.

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted

into an asterisk ( ).

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name Title name/Artist name

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 included.)

Notes:

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the

presence or absence of an MP3 file.

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the

nearest MP3 files in the order of playback will be played.

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3 players

even if the same disc is used.

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

Root Folder (Root Directory)

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

Folder Selection

File Selection

–In the order

(Max.)

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 September 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Maintenance

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

Unit

Cleaning the

If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre.

Warning

Fuse

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

ly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre.

Anti-Theft System

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

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.

Removing

Turn off the power.

Press []. The face plate will open.

Pull it out toward you.

(Anti-Theft System)

Put the face plate in the case.

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

¡ 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.

Mounting

Slide the left side of the face plate in place.

Press the right end of face plate until a

“click” is heard.

[]

Specifications

Power supply DC 12 V (11 – 16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground Current consumption Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W x 4 channels) Tone adjustment range Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz, Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D) 178 x 50 x 155 mm Weight 1.3 kg Maximum power output 50 W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), volume control maximum Power output 22 W x 4 (DIN 45 324, at 4 Ω) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 Ω Pre-amp output voltage 2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB) Pre-amp output impedance 200 Ω

General

Disc Player

Radio

Notes:

¡ 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.

Front AUX input

Input impedance 10 kΩ Allowable external input 2.0 V Connector 3.5 mm φ stereo mini-pin

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

Frequency Range 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity 6 dB/µV (S/N 30 dB) Stereo Separation 35 dB (at 1 kHz)

AM (MW)

Frequency Range 531 kHz – 1 602 kHz Usable Sensitivity 28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

AM (LW)

Frequency Range 153 kHz – 279 kHz Usable Sensitivity 32 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

SRC/PWR

CQ-C1425N

AUX

CT/

PTY

TA/ AF

General

SPEECH / MUSIC / NEWS / AFFAIRS / INFO / SPORT / EDUCATE / DRAMA / CULTURE / SCIENCE / VARIED / POP M / ROCK M / EASY M / LIGHT M / CLASSICS / OTHER M / WEATHER/ FINANCE / CHILDREN / SOCIAL / RELIGION / PHONE IN / TRAVEL / LEISURE / JAZZ / COUNTRY / NATION M / OLDIES / FOLK M / DOCUMENT

Radio (AM [LW/MW]/FM)

Disc Player

[VOL] (Volume)

[MUTE]

toggles mute on/off. (SQ) (Sound Quality) selects a sound type (SQ). (Hold it down for more than 1 second.)

Power On/Off

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

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

Source Selection

Press [SRC] to change the source.

Radio

Volume Adjustment

(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) Turn [VOL] (Volume).

General Operations

Mute

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

Remote control sensor

for an optional remote control unit (CA-RC80N).

TA/ AF

lights when mute is on.

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

more than 1 second.

Disc Player

Down

AUX IN

*AUX IN:

CT/

PTY

AUX

SRC/PWR

CQ-C1425N

*[AUX] (AUX IN)

Caution

Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX connection is completed.

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. Hold down [SQ] for more than 1 second to select the sound type as follows:

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

to a line output of an external sound/audio device. (ex. Silicon audio player, HDD audio player, etc) (for details Installation Instructions)

(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.

[BAND]

selects a band in the radio source. (APM) (

Auto Preset Memory)

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

[SRC] (Source)

selects a source

(TA)/(AF)

toggles TA on/off. selects an AF mode.

Press [SRC] to select the radio source.

Press [BAND] to select a band.

Operation Flow

[DISP] (Display)(CT(Clock Time))/PTY(Program Type)) switches the information on the display. sets the clock time.

(Stereo) indicator

selects a programme type.

Preset buttons [1] to [6] selects a preset station in the radio source, and presets the current station. (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds.)

Select a station.

Frequency adjustment

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

Note: Hold down either of them for more than 0.5 sec-

onds and release it for seek tuning.

Preset station selection

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

[TUNE ]] [TUNE []

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

lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.

Band

Frequency Preset Number

Radio Source Display

Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM (LW/MW), 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.

Select a band.

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

Station Preset

(SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from

[1] to [6].

Notes:

¡ New stations overwrite existing saved stations. ¡ When you preset the Non-RDS stations, you should set the

AF mode to off.(a AF Level)

Display change

Press [DISP] to change the display.

AM (LW/MW) mode:

Band/frequency

CT (Clock Time)

FM (non RDS) mode:

Band/frequency

RDS mode:

PS (Programme Service name)

Band/frequency

Manual station preset

Tune into a station.

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.

Disc slot

takes a disc in with the printed side facing up. Note: A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3 data on it may not be reproduced normally.

Printed side

TA/ AF

(y/5) (Pause/Play) toggles pause/play in the player source.

indicator

[3] (SCROLL)

scrolls the information on display.

Caution

¡ Do not insert a disc when the indicator lights. ¡ Refer to the section of “Notes on Discs” and “Notes on

MP3”.

¡ This unit does not support 8 cm discs.

Press [SRC] to select the Disc Player

source.

Select a desired portion.

Track/file selection

Press [6] / [7].

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

of them.

Operation Flow

Disc Player (CD-DA disc):

Previous/next track

Disc Player (MP3 disc):

Previous/next file

[6] [7]

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

[u] (Eject)

CQ-C1425N

SRC/PWR

[SRC] (Source) selects a source.

CT/

PTY

AUX

[

{] [}]

skips to the previous/next folder.

ejects the disc.

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

[4] (RANDOM)/[5] (SCAN)/[6] (REPEAT)

toggles on/off each play mode.

¡ If you insert an 8 cm disc and cannot eject it, turn the ignition key

to the ACC OFF position once and turn the key to the ACC ON position again, then press [u] (Eject).

¡ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.

Folder selection (MP3)

Disc Player (MP3 disc):

{] / [}].

Press [

Skip to the previous/next folder.

Pause

Press [BAND] (y/5).

Press again to cancel.

CD-DA mode display

Random indicator

Track number

Repeat indicator

Play time

MP3 mode display

lights when folder random/repeat/scan is on.

Folder number

Repeat indicator

Player Source Display

Random indicator

Random play

All the available songs (tracks/files) are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM).

Press again to cancel.

Folder random play (MP3)

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

Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds.

Hold down again to cancel.

Repeat play

Random, Repeat, Scan

The current song (track/file) is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT).

Press again to cancel.

File number

Display change

Press [DISP] to change the display.

Disc Player (CD-DA disc):

Normal

Disc title

Track title

Clock

Disc Player (MP3 disc):

Normal

Play time

Folder name/ Album**

File name/ Title, artist* Clock

*ID3 Tag On/Off

Hold down [3] for more than 2 seconds.

album title and song title/artist name are displayed.

folder name/file name are

Notes:

displayed.

¡ For scrolling text, press [3] (SCROLL). ¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the

disc.

(Default)

Folder repeat play (MP3)

The current folder is repeated.

Hold down [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds.

Hold down again to cancel.

Scan play

The first 10 seconds of each songs (tracks/files) is played in sequence.

Press [5] (SCAN).

Press again to cancel.

Folder scan play (MP3)

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

Hold down [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds. Hold down again to cancel.

Troubleshooting

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 Service Centre. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.

Never take measures especially for those other than indicated by italic letters in “Check point” described below because those are too dangerous for users to handle themselves.

Trouble

Common

● Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition

switch to the ACC position.)

● Verify the wiring. (battery lead, power

No power

lead, ground lead, etc.)

● Fuse blown (Contact the nearest

Panasonic Service Centre.)

● Ask a professional for fuse replacement.

● Be sure to use the same rated fuse.

● Disable the mute function.

No sound

● Verify the wiring.

● Wait until the dew disappears before

turning on the unit.

Noise

No sound from

left, right, front,

or rear speaker

● Make sure that grounding is established

properly.

● Adjust the balance and fader.

● Verify the wiring.

Left and right

sounds are

● Connect the speaker lead correctly.

reversed

Disc Player

No sound, or disc

is automatically

ejected

Sound skip,

poor sound

quality

Sound skip

due to

vibration

Disc not

ejectable

● Load the disc correctly.

● Clean the disc.

● The maximum permissible tilt angle is

30°.

● Secure the unit.

● Press [u]. If the disc is still not

ejected, contact the nearest Panasonic Service Centre.

Check point

Warning

¡ Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, with-

out 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.

Trouble

Radio

Frequent

noise

Preset data

deleted

● Tune in to another station of high-inten-

sity waves.

● Make sure that the antenna mounted

point is grounded properly.

● The preset memory is cleared to return

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

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, con-

sult your dealer or the nearest Service Centre to ask for repairs.

Cannot read the file

● Check the file.

Check point

Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting

Useful functions such as AF, TA, PTY are available in the RDS (Radio Data System)-ready areas.

Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such data.

RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following service is not available, either.

The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.

AF (Alternative Frequency)

The following functions are available when the AF mode is active ( lights).

¡ When receiving conditions become bad, a station with bet-

ter receiving conditions is automatically tuned in to.

¡ When executing APM, only RDS stations are selected. ¡ When calling up a preset station, a best receiving station is

selected automatically. (BSR Best Stations Research)

Notes:

What is RDS?

¡ The AF sensitivity can be adjusted. ¡ The AF available range can be adjusted. (a “Function

Settings”)

TA (Traffic Announcement)

The following functions are available when the TA mode is active ( lights).

¡ A TP station is automatically searched for and received at

the instant of toggling the TA mode on if you are receiving a non-TP station or TP station with poor reception.

¡ When executing station search or APM, only TP stations

are selected.

AF Level

Hold down [TA] (AF) for more than 2 seconds to select AF level.

Low level AF operating sensitivity. (Default)

High level AF operating sensitivity.

¡ Setting to TA on with the unit in another mode, it will auto-

matically switch to radio mode and output the traffic announcement when the traffic announcement begins. The traffic announcement having finished, the unit will return to the previous mode. (TA Standby Mode)

PTY (Programme Type)

The following functions are available when the PTY mode is active.

¡ The PTY of receiving station appears. ¡ Programs can be searched for by PTY.

Note: PTY language can be selected. (a “Function Settings”)

Other functions of RDS

CT (Clock Time)

The clock is automatically adjusted.

PS (Programme Service Name)

As well as the frequency, the name of the broadcast station appears.

EON (Enhanced Other Network)

RDS information is updated constantly in response to the current position.

EON-TA

Traffic information from the current and other network stations can be received.

Emergency Announcement Reception

Emergency announcement automatically appears on the display when it is received.

PI Seek (Programme Identification Seek)

If reception becomes poor when tuning in a preset station, press the same preset number button. The same station with better reception will be searched for.

Press same preset number button again to cancel.

Note: For PI Seek, cancel the TA mode first, then execute PI

TA On/Off

Pressing [TA] toggles TA on and off. (Default: off)

TA (Traffic

Announcement)

PTY On/Off

Holding down [DISP] (PTY) for more than 2 seconds toggles PTY mode on and off.

Programme Search by PTY

Programs can be searched for by use of PTY that has been originally preset.

Press [1] to [6] to select PTY in the PTY mode.

Programme Type Contents

1 NEWS NEWS 2SPEECH AFFAIRS, INFO, EDUCATE,

3 SPORT SPORT 4POP M POP M 5 CLASSICS CLASSICS 6 MUSIC ROCK M, EASY M, LIGHT M,

PTY (Programme Type)

Another station in the same PTY is searched for by pressing

[BAND].

Notes:

¡ When there is no corresponding programme type station,

“NONE” is displayed.

¡ A desired PTY appears for 5 seconds. ¡ Preset contents are changeable.

DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT

OTHER M, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M, OLDIES, FOLK M

TA Volume

The TA volume can be adjusted independently during TA is broadcasting. The TA volume defaults to the level of 18. The adjusted TA volume is memorized and subsequent TA broadcasts can be listened to at the same volume level.

Detailed PTY Selection

Press []] or [[] to select PTY.

Press [BAND].

Search starts.

Notes:

¡ To stop searching, press [BAND] (SET). ¡ When there is no corresponding programme type station,

“NONE” is displayed.

PTY Preset Change

Original PTY presets can be changed as you like.

Select a PTY that you would like to preset.

Follow the procedure of ordinary presetting.

a “Station Preset” in

( “Radio (AM [LW/MW]/FM)”)

Audio Settings

[VOL]

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

Press [VOL]

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in the audio menu (2 seconds in Main volume adjust-

ment), the display returns to the regular mode.

Press

mode to be adjusted.

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

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

Audio Menu

(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (centre))

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

[VOL]

(PUSH SEL

(PUSH SEL) to select a

TA/ AF

SRC/PWR

CQ-C1425N

) to display the audio menu display.

Volume

Bass

Treble

Balance

Fader

CT/

PTY

A R

AUX

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

Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust.

q : Up w : Down

Increased

q :

Decreased

w :

q : Increased w : Decreased

q : Right enhanced w : Left enhanced

q : Front enhanced w : Rear enhanced

Function Settings

[VOL]

selects a value in the function menu. (PUSH SEL) (Push to select) selects items in the function menu.

Hold down [VOL]

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in the function menu, the display returns to the regular mode.

Press

[VOL]

mode to be adjusted.

Noise is significantly decreased when weak signals are received from an FM broadcast station. (Default: OFF)

Only stations with good reception are detected in seek tuning. (Default: OFF)

Function Menu

(Default: OFF) Note: When the Region mode is switched from OFF to ON or vice versa, the AF mode turns on automatically.

(Default: ENGLISH)

TA/ AF

(PUSH SEL

(PUSH SEL) to select a

FM Monaural

FM Local

AM Local

Region

PTY Language

CT/

PTY

CQ-C1425N

SRC/PWR

A R

AUX

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

) for more than 2 seconds to display the function menu display.

Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise

to adjust.

RDS

MONO OFF

MONO ON ( lights.)

LOCAL OFF

LOCAL ON ( lights.)

LOCAL OFF

LOCAL ON ( lights.)

The frequency is changed also for programs outside the region.

The frequency is changed only for programs within the region.

English

Swedish

Seek.

When the AF network of an RDS station is not required.

AF (Alternative Frequency)

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