Panasonic CQ-C3401 User Manual
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*Available Discs (a Page 14)
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 Service Center.
❑
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.
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.
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
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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.
Contents
Common
Safety Information .............................................. 2
Features ............................................................... 5
Contents .............................................................. 5
Accessories ........................................................ 6
Remote Control Unit ......................................... 6
Preparation ........................................................ 7
General ................................................................ 8
Each source
Radio ................................................................. 10
Before Disc Playback ....................................... 12
CD Player .......................................................... 13
MP3/WMA Player .............................................. 14
Notes on MP3/WMA ......................................... 16
CD Changer Control ......................................... 18
As needed
Audio Settings .................................................. 20
Function Settings ............................................. 22
Anti-Theft System ............................................ 24
Fuse ................................................................... 25
Maintenance ..................................................... 25
Notes on Discs ................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ............................................... 26
Specifications ................................................... 31
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.
■ Large-sized volume control
A large-sized rotary volume control that looks like one
belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.
■ MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW
(MP3/WMA Player a Page 14)
■ CD Changer
You can connect the optional Panasonic CD changer unit (CXDP880).
For details, refer to the operating instructions for
the CD changer unit.
■ 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.
Option
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Preparation
¡ This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)
[0] to [9]
Menu
Select
Tune
Track/file selection
Fast forward/fast reverse
Display
Volume/audio setting
Track/folder/file/disc
number input
Power
Source
Mute/attenuation
Random
Scan
Repeat
Folder/disc selection
Function setting
Set
Band
Pause
Power
Connector
(YEAJ02877)
Q’ty: 1
Lock Cancel
Plate
Q’ty: 2
Mounting
Bolt
Q’ty: 1
Rubber
Bushing
Q’ty: 1
Mounting
Collar
(YEFX0217263)
Q’ty: 1
Note:
¡ The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
¡ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.
¡ Trim Plate and Mounting Collar are mounted on the main unit at shipment.
Removable
Face Plate Case
(YEFA131839)
Q’ty: 1
Remote
Control Unit
(includes a battery)
(EUR7641010)
Q’ty: 1
Trim Plate
(YEFC051003)
Q’ty: 1
Operating
Instructions
(YEFM285617)
Q’ty: 1
Installation
Instructions
(YEFM293960)
(YEFM293961)
Q’ty: 2
Accessories
Remote Control Unit
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 a battery 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)
The demonstration message appears for initial
use.
q Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
The demonstration screen appears.
w Press [DISP].
The demonstration screen is canceled, and no more
appears.
Note:
¡
If you would like to turn on the power and make the
demonstration message appear, press and hold [SRC]
(PWR) for more than 4 seconds.
Remote Control Unit
Main Unit
The 24-hour system is used for the clock.
q Press [SRC] (PWR) to turn on the power.
w Press [DISP].
Clock display
e Press and hold [DISP] for more than 2 seconds.
Hour blinks
r Adjust the hour.
[[]: put forward hour.
[]]: put back hour.
Hour entered
t Press [DISP].
Minute blinks
y Adjust the minute.
[[]: put forward minute.
[]]: put back minute.
Minute entered
u Press [DISP].
Completed
Note:
¡“ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡Press and hold [[] or []] to change numbers rapidly.
Cancellation of demonstration Clock Setting
Installation kit (YEP0FZ5698)Instruction kit
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MUTE
RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK
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SRC
DISP
[SRC] (PWR: Power)
[DISP] (Display)
[]][[]
(Hour/minute adjustment)
Preparation Before Initial Use
Pull the insulation film out from the
backside of the remote control gently.
Battery Replacement
q
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.
w 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.
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3
Tough pointed
object
Back side
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POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
SEL
SRC
SRC
VOL
VOL
SET
BAND MUTE
BAND MUTE
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SCAN REPEAT
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5
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TUNE TUNE
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DISP
DISP
#
#
NUMBER
CAR AUDIO
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TUNE TUNE
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SRC
SRC
SET
BAND MUTE
BAND MUTE
RANDOM
SCAN REPEAT
#
#
NUMBER
CAR AUDIO
SEL
SEL
VOL
VOL
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SCROLL
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MUTE
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General
Volume
Note:
¡ The volume level can be set independently for each
source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one volume setting for all FMs)
Mute/Attenuation
ON : Press [MUTE].
OFF : Press [MUTE] again.
You can select mute or attenuation. (a Page 20)
Clock Display at Power Off
When the power of the unit is set to OFF, press [DISP].
(Clock time) (Default)
(Display off)
When the power is set to ON, refer to the description for
each source mode.
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:
Press [DISP] to return to the regular mode.
Note:
¡ Settings of SQ, bass/treble and volume are influenced
one another. If such an influence causes distortion to
the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
(a Page 20)
(VOCAL) clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly
emphasizes treble.
(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.
(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble.
(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)
[DISP] (Display)
[MUTE] (Mute/attenuation)
[SQ] (Sound Quality)
Default: 18
Setting range: 0 to 40
[SRC: Source] (PWR: Power)
Power
Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
ON: Press [SRC] (PWR).
OFF: Press and hold [SRC] (PWR) for more than 1
second.
Note:
¡ If you turn the key to the ACC OFF position during the
security function is active, the security message appears
with a warning alarm. (Default: SLED ON)
(a Page 22 about security function setting)
Remote control sensor (a Page 6)
indicator
[VOLUME]
Source
Press
[SRC]
to change the source.
Radio
CD Player
MP3/WMA Player
CD Changer Control
AUX
Note:
¡AUX cannot be used when the CD changer is connect-
ed to the DIN connector.
(Sound source connecting
to the AUX input terminal
a Installation Instructions)
(AUX ON/OFF Selection
a Page 22)
(When the optional CD
changer is connected
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(When an MP3/WMA data
disc is in the player aPage
14)
OR
(aPage 13)
(aPage 10)
OR
CD Player Mode Display (aPage 13)
Level Meter (aPage 22)
indicator
Down
Up
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Radio Mode
Press [SRC] to select the radio mode.
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Band
Press [BAND].
e
Tuning
[[]: Higher frequency
[]]: Lower frequency
Press and hold [[] or []] for more than 0.5
seconds, then release it. Seeking will start.
Display Change
Press [DISP] to change the display as follows.
Radio
[BAND]
(APM: Auto Preset Memory)
[DISP] (Display)
Preset Buttons [1] to [6]
(Preset station)
[]][[] (TUNE)
Band Frequency
Preset number
F
requency
Clock time
Auto Preset Memory (APM)
With this operation, stations with good receiving conditions can be automatically stored in the preset memory.
q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press and hold [BAND] (APM) for more than 2 sec-
onds.
6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal strength will
be preset to each band.
Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned
for 5 seconds each. (scanning)
Note:
¡ To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from [1] to
[6].
Manual Preset Memory
With this operation, a station can be manually stored in the
preset memory.
q Select a band and frequency. (a Previous page)
w Press and hold one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6]
until the display blinks once.
Preset number
Station Preset
Up to 6 stations can be stored in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM band selections.
Note:
¡ New stations overwrite existing saved stations after these procedures.
Warning
¡To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving.
Preset Station Calling
q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6].
[SRC: Source]
(Stereo) indicator
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