Panasonic CQ-C500U User Manual

AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Récepteur/lecteur CD avec lecture AAC/WMA/MP3

Reproductor de CD, AAC, WMA y MP3/receptor

Model: CQ-C500U

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’instructions

Manual de Instrucciones

• Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

• Prière de lire attentivement ces instructions (y compris la « Garantie limitée » et le « Répertoire des services à la clientèle ») avant d’utiliser ce produit et conserver ce manuel d’instructions pour s’y référer ultérieurement.

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Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.

CQ-C500U

Safety Information

 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

Warning

and installation 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.

 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.

 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

Caution

instructions. 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-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.

 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.

 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 ( in the battery case.

• Replace a 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.

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English

Safety Information

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Safety Information

SEL

SRC

BAND MUTE

2 31

VOL

DISP

CAR AUDIO

SEL

POWER

SOURCE

SRC

SET

BAND MUTE

2 31

VOL

RANDOM

NUMBER

ENUTENUT

SCAN REPEAT

DISP

The following applies only in the U.S.A.

Caution

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER 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.

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.

Notice

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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.

The instruction manual consists of 2 books. One is “Operating Instructions” describing the operations of the main unit. The other is “System Upgrade Guidebook” describing the optional devices such as CD changer.

Operating Instructions

(YGFM286068)

System Upgrade Guidebook

(YGFM262853)

Installation Instructions

(YGFM294421)

Product Registration Card

Customer Care Plan

Instruction kit

Q’ty: 1 set

Accessories

Remote Control Unit

Power Connector

Lock Cancel Plate

(including a battery) (CR2025)

(EUR7641010)

Q’ty: 1

(YGAJ021012)

Q’ty: 1

Mounting Bolt

(5 mm

)

(YEP0FZ5698)

Q’ty: 1 set

Rubber Bushing

Before Reading These Instructions

Mounting Collar

Trim Plate Removable

Face Plate Case

Notes:

• The number in parenthesis 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.

• Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment.

English

(YEFX0217263A)

Q’ty: 1

(YEFC051011)

Accessories (continued)

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 : 1-877-833-

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

Customer Services Directory

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 : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic 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

8855

Q’ty: 1

(YEFA131839A)

Q’ty: 1

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre:

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Link : “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer

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 date of original purchase.

CANADA

Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

support”

1-800-561-5505

Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions

CQ-C500U

Before Reading These Instructions

Limited Warranty

U.S.A.

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

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC 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.

Audio Components (except items listed below)

MXE Series Audio Components (except items listed below)

Speakers Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty must be exchanged at the place of purchase. Contact your Dealer for details.

Accessories (in exchange for defective items) Ninety (90)

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 prepaid 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 1-800-211PANA (7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)750- 4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

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, bug infestation, 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

Categories Parts Labor

One (1) Year One (1) Year

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

One (1) Year Not

Days

Applicable

Not Applicable

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 No. Dealer’s No. Code No. 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) ACCESSOIRES - NINETY (90) DAYS, (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE ITEMS)

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.

Contents

English

Français 30

CommonEach

Español

• Safety Information 2

• Before Reading These Instructions 4

• Features 8

• Controls Layout 9

• Preparation (Clock Adjustment etc.) 10

• General 11

• Sound Control 13

• Radio 14

• CD Player 16

Source

• MP3/WMA/AAC Player 18

• Audio Setting 22

• Function Setting 23

• Troubleshooting 24

• Error Display Messages 27

• Notes on Discs 28

• Maintenance/Fuse 28

• Speciﬁcations 29

As Needed

CQ-C500U

Features

Hands-Free Phone System

Connection of the optional Hands-Free Phone System (HandsFree Kit featuring users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone if the phone supports Bluetooth.

Notes:

• This unit is designed only for receiving calls. It cannot send

calls.

• This unit does not support CY-BT200U.

Bluetooth®

The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade name are those of their respective owners.

Bluetooth® technology: CY-BT100U) allows

Expansion Module (Hub Unit)

Connection of the Expansion Module (hub unit, CY-EM100U) allows users to connect up to 4 optional devices shown below. Even simultaneous connection of the Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio is feasible.

Wide Array of Components for System Upgrade

Various optional components allow users to obtain availability of wide range of system upgrade. Upgrading the system delivers relaxed AV space in a car. For further information, refer to the separate

• CD Changer

• iPod

• XM Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000) with

Note: The optional XM Direct

• Sirius Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional Sirius Satellite Radio receiver

Note: The optional Sirius Satellite Radio receiver SC-C1/the

• Hands-Free Phone System

System Upgrade Guidebook.

The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the optional Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880U).

The optional adapter (Direct Cable for iPod®: CA-DC300U) allows you to connect the optional iPod series. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

optional Digital Adaptor Cable (XMDPAN110).

Connection Cable CNPPAN1 cannot be used with this unit.

For details, refer to the operating instructions for the XM receiver.

(SIR-PAN1) with optional Interface Adaptor (CA-PANSC1U).

optional Interface Adaptor CA-LSR01U cannot be used with this unit.

CNP2000UC/the optional

SQ (Sound Quality)

You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your settings for these and save them for instant recall.

SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality)

Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of 3 bands. This lets you ﬁne-tune sound quality for each genre to suit carinterior acoustics and your personal preferences. (

 page 13)

AUX (AUX1) Input Terminal

The AUX input terminal is equipped on the front panel. Your mobile audio player and other devices are connectable to this unit without any difﬁculty.

CQ-C500U

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEA

NUMBE

–

8 0

Controls Layout

S E L

S R C

B A N D M U T E

2 31

V O L

D I S P

CAR AUDIO

SEL

POWER

SOURCE

SRC

SET

BAND MUTE

2 31

VOL

RANDOM

NUMBER

TUNE TUNE

SCAN REPEAT

DISP

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

BAND ( page 14)

 Play/Pause ( page 16, 18) APM Auto Preset Memory ( page 15)

VOL Volume

Main Unit

( page 12) PUSH SEL Select ( page 22, 23)

SOURCE ( page 12) PWR Power ( page 11)

Remote control sensor

TUNE ( page 14) TRACK (FILE) ( page 16, 18)

LIST ( P 14 of System Upgrade Guidebook) DISC ( P 10 of System Upgrade Guidebook) FOLDER ( page 18)

SQ Sound Quality ( page 13)

DISP Display ( page 11)

MUTE ( page 12)

3 (SCROLL) ( page 17, 19) 4 (RANDOM) ( page 17, 19) 5 (SCAN) ( page 17, 19) 6 (REPEAT) ( page 17, 19)

English

OPEN ( page 16, 18)

AUX1 ( page 12) 1 to 6 ( page 14)

Features, Controls Layout

Remote Control Unit

Number Buttons

0 to 9

Number

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEAT

TUNE TRACK (FILE)

DISC (FOLDER) LIST

SEL Select MENU

POWER SRC (SOURCE)

BAND

Pause/Play

SET APM Auto Preset

Memory

VOL Volume

: Up : Down

MUTE

DISP Display

CQ-C500U

Preparation







The demonstration message appears for initial use.

Set your car’s ignition switch to the

ACC or ON position.

Press [PWR] (Power).

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select)

for 2 sec. or more to open the menu.

Demonstration

Cancellation of

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select) to

select the Demonstration setting.

(“DEMO” is displayed)

Preparation Before Initial Use

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

Insulation ﬁlm

Battery Replacement



Remove the battery holder with the remote control unit placed on a ﬂat surface.

 Stick your thumbnail

into the groove, and push the holder in the direction of the arrow, and at the same time.

Remote Control Preparation

 Pull it out in the

direction of the arrow using a tough pointed object.



Put a battery in the case with () side facing up.



Put the case back.

Back side

Tough pointed object

Turn [VOL] counterclockwise.

For using the remote control, press [0] ().

Notes:

• To return to the regular mode, press

• Refer to the section on “Function Setting”

23).

• When “NO DISC” is displayed, the Demonstration cannot be cancelled.

[DISP].

( page

Warning

Keep batteries and insulation ﬁlm out of reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek immediate medical attention.

Cautions

• 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.

Notice

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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 12-hour system is used for the clock.

Press [PWR] (Power).

Press [DISP].

Hold down [DISP] for 2 sec. or more.

Adjust the hour and press [DISP].

Clock Adjustment

[]: Forward []: Backward

Adjust the minute and press [DISP] to

conﬁrm the adjustment.

[]: Forward []: Backward

Notes:

•

Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the display.

• Hold down [] or [] to change numbers rapidly.

• When “NO DISC” is displayed, the clock cannot be adjusted.

General

This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc.

Power On

Press [PWR] (Power).

Power Off

Hold down [PWR] (Power) for 1 sec. or

(PWR: Power)

Power On/off

more.

You can remove the face plate to prevent it from being stolen.

English

Removing

Turn off the power. ( above)

Press [OPEN]. The face plate will be

opened.

Push the face plate to the

left.

Pull it out toward you.

(Anti-Theft System)

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

Put the face plate in

the case.

Cautions

• 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 to high.

Mounting

Fit the face plate with its left hole on the

left pin provided on the main unit. Fit the other hole on the other pin

applying slight pressure.

• Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or on the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contacts.

• If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth.

• To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.

Preparation, General

The display changes as follows every time [DISP] is pressed.

At Power-off:

(DISP: Display)

Display Change

Clock display (Default)

Display Off

At Power-on:

When the power is set to ON, refer to the description for each source mode.

CQ-C500U

General

 Up  Down

Setting Range: 0 to 40 Default: 18

(VOLUME)

Volume

Adjustment

(Down)

Press [MUTE] again.

MUTE (ATT: Attenuation)

Temporary Volume Off

Note: You can select mute or attenuation. ( page 23)

The source changes as follows every time [SOURCE] is pressed.

Note: The volume level can be set independently for each source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one volume setting for all FMs)

Volume Off (down)

Press [MUTE].

Cancel

Caution

• 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.

AUX1 (AUX1 in) (3.5 mm  stereo)

From line output of external sound/audio device (ex. Silicon-audio player, HDD player, etc.)

Radio

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM ( page 14)

Player

(SOURCE)

When loading CD ( page 16) When loading MP3/WMA/AAC disc ( page 18)

Source Selection

AUX1

Device connected to the AUX1 terminal of this unit

System-up Connector

When an optional device is connected:

Shift to connected device When connecting CD changer

When connecting iPod

When connecting XM Receiver

When connecting Sirius Receiver

When an expansion module is connected:

The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated in sequence after shifting to AUX2 (device connected to the AUX terminal of the expansion module).

Note: For information about connectable devices, refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manual for each device.

Sound Control

You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your settings for these and save them for instant recall.

SQ Changeover

 Press [SQ] to activate the SQ selection mode.  Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows.

Press [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

(FLAT) ﬂat frequency response: does not emphasize any part. (Default)

(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound: exaggerates bass and treble.

English

Notes:

• After pressing select a sound type by pressing the preset buttons [1] to [6].

• Please refer to page 22 for the adjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer.

· Bass adjustment

SQ (Sound Quality)

· Treble adjustment

· Balance adjustment

· Fader adjustment

· Subwoofer level adjustment

SQ Selection Based on Genre

· Subwoofer low pass ﬁlter

· Re-master setting

You can adjust the characteristics of the currently selected sound type (SQ). ( above) It is also possible to preset up to 5 different adjusted SQs.

[SQ] on the main unit, you can also

SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality)

Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of 3 bands. This lets you ﬁne-tune sound quality for each genre to suit car-interior acoustics and your personal preferences. Tone/SQ adjustable range: 12 dB to 12 dB (by 2 dB)

SQ Low/Bass: ±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,

200 Hz)

SQ Mid: ±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz,

3 kHz)

SQ High/Treble: ±12 dB (at 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz,

SQ Adjustment

• The bass/treble control level of each frequency is ﬁxed to the frequency that has been selected for SQ.

To return an adjusted SQ to the default setting

 Press [SQ], and select the SQ which is to be returned

to the default setting. (Only for main unit)

 Hold down [BAND] for 2 sec. or more.

15 kHz)

(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound: slightly emphasizes bass and treble.

(VOCAL) clear sound: emphasizes middle tone and slightly emphasizes treble.

(JAZZ) jazz-speciﬁc deep sound: sound with emphasis on sharpness of highhat and echo saxophone.

(CLUB) club and disco-speciﬁc sound: reproduction of realism being in a club.

1 Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) to open the menu.

2 Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select) to

select a mode to be adjusted.

3 Adjust each band.

/: center frequency up/down

[] []: Band selection [] []: Level up/down

Band Level Frequency

4 Hold down the numeric button [2] to [6]

for 2 sec. or more.

•

The adjusted SQ is preset in the number of the selected button, and return to the regular mode resumes.

•

When you suspend the SQ preset adjustment, each level remains your recent adjustment until a new SQ presetting operation is performed or you call up the SQ preset.

Notes:

• You cannot save any SQ presetting value in

• Any SQ adjustments will not change the call up screen names such as ROCK and JAZZ.

• Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at the same time to avoid causing sound distortion.

[1] button.

General, Sound Control

CQ-C500U

Radio

This chapter explains how to listen to the radio.

Press [SOURCE] to select the radio

mode.

Press [BAND] to select a band.

Select a station.

Frequency Adjustment

[] (TUNE): Higher [] (TUNE): Lower

Operation FlowRadio Mode DisplayDisplay Change

Note: Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release for station search.

Preset Station Selection

Press the numeric button [1] to [6].

Press [DISP].

(DISP: Display)

Band

Lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.

Frequency

Clock time

Display Off

Frequency

Preset Number

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

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

Stations with good receiving conditions automatically preset.

Select a band.

Hold down [BAND] (APM) for 2 sec. or

more.

The preset stations under best receiving conditions are received for 5 sec. each after presetting the stations (SCAN). To stop scanning, press the numeric button [1] to [6].

Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Manual Station Preset

Tune in to a station.

Hold down the numeric button [1] to [6]

for 2 sec. or more.

English

Station Preset

(APM: Auto Preset Memory)

Radio

CQ-C500U

CD Player

Cautions

• This unit does not support 8 cm {3"} discs.

• Do not insert a disc when because a disc is already loaded.

• Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ( page 28)

• Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.

• To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or

When a disc is already loaded, press [SOURCE] to select the CD mode.

Press [OPEN] to open the face plate.

Load a disc with the printed side facing

up.

Note: It may take some time to start playing.

[] (Eject)

Printed side

indicator lights

place objects on it while it is open.

• Do not pinch your ﬁnger or hand in the face plate.

• Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.

• Refer to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” ( page 28).

• A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA/AAC data on it may not be reproduced normally.

Close the face plate manually.

Operation Flow

Notes:

• The unit recognizes the disc and starts playing automatically.

• The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded.

Disc Eject

[OPEN].

Press

[] and take the disc out.

Press

Close the face plate manually.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

Random play Repeat play

CD Mode Display

Track number Time

Lights when the disc is loaded.

Select a desired portion.

Track Selection

[] (TRACK): Next track [] (TRACK): Preceding track (press twice) Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press []. Press again to cancel.

Press [DISP].

(DISP: Display)

Track/play time

Disc title/Track title

Clock time

Notes:

• To have another circle scroll while a title is displayed, press [3] (SCROLL). If the number of displayed characters is 8 or less, the characters do not scroll.

• “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the disc.

English

Display Change

Display off

Random Play

All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM). lights. Press again to cancel.

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN). Press again to cancel.

Repeat Play

(RANDOM, SCAN, REPEAT)

The current track is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT). lights. Press again to cancel.

Random, Scan, Repeat Play

CD Player

Direct Access

A track can be directly selected. Example: track number 10

Press [#] (NUMBER).

Press [1] [0].

Press [SET].

Notes:

Control Unit

• To suspend direct selection, press

• Random, Scan and Repeat plays are canceled once is pressed.

Functions Only by Remote

[DISP].

[#]

CQ-C500U

MP3/WMA/AAC Player

Cautions

• This unit does not support 8 cm {3"} discs.

• Do not insert a disc when because a disc is already loaded.

• Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ( page 28)

• Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.

• To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.

When a disc is already loaded, press [SOURCE] to select the MP3/WMA/AAC mode.

Press [OPEN] to open the face plate.

Load a disc with the printed side facing up.

Note: It may take some time to start playing.

[] (Eject)

Printed side

Operation Flow

Close the face plate manually.

Notes:

• The unit recognizes the disc and starts playing automatically.

• The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded.

Disc Eject

[OPEN].

Press

[] and take the disc out.

Press

Close the face plate manually.

indicator lights

• Do not pinch your ﬁnger or hand in the face plate.

• Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.

• Refer to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” ( page 28).

• A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA/AAC data on it may not be reproduced normally.

• Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC”

20).

Select a desired portion.

( page

Folder Selection

[] (FOLDER): Next folder [] (FOLDER): Preceding folder

File Selection

[] (TRACK): Next ﬁle [] (TRACK): Preceding ﬁle (press twice) Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press []. Press again to cancel.

Mode Display

MP3/WMA/AAC

*ID3/WMA

Tag Setting

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

Random play Repeat play Folder Random, Folder

Repeat, Folder Scan

Folder number

Hold down [3] (SCROLL) for 2 sec. or more.

(Default)

File type

When a folder name is displayed:

TAG ON: The album title is displayed. TAG OFF: The folder name is displayed.

When a ﬁle name is displayed:

TAG ON: The title/artist name is displayed. TAG OFF: The ﬁle name is displayed.

Lights when the disc is loaded.

File number

Press [DISP].

(DISP: Display)

Folder/File

Play time

(Data reading)

Folder name (Album name*)/File name (title and artist name*)

Notes:

• To have another circle scroll while a text is displayed, press [3] (SCROLL). If the number of displayed characters is 8 or less, the characters do not scroll.

• “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the disc.

• ID3/WMA/AAC tag information is displayed for the album name and title/artist name.

English

Display Change

Clock time

Display off

Random Play

All the available ﬁles are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM). lights. Press again to cancel.

Folder Random Play

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

Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for 2 sec. or more. lights. Hold down again to cancel.

(RANDOM, SCAN, REPEAT)

Random, Scan, Repeat Play

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN). Press again to cancel.

Folder Scan Play

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

Hold down [5] (SCAN) for 2 sec. or more.

lights.

Hold down again to cancel.

Repeat Play

The current ﬁle is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT). lights. Press again to cancel.

Folder Repeat Play

The current folder is repeated.

Hold down [6] (REPEAT) for 2 sec. or more. lights. Hold down again to cancel.

MP3/WMA/AAC Player

Direct Access

A ﬁle in the current folder can be directly selected. Example: ﬁle number 10

Press [#] (NUMBER).

Press [1] [0].

Press [SET].

Functions Only by

Remote Control Unit

Notes:

• For folder selection, enter a number after pressing twice.

• To suspend direct selection, press

• Random, Folder Random, Scan, Folder Scan, Repeat and Folder Repeat plays are canceled once [#] is pressed.

[DISP].

[#]

CQ-C500U

MP3/WMA/AAC Player

What is MP3/WMA/AAC?

MP3* (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using these compression formats, you can record the contents of about 10 music CDs on a single CD media (This ﬁgures refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a ﬁxed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).

* MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

AAC is an abbreviation for “Advanced Audio Coding”. It has been deﬁned as a standard for audio compression technology using MPEG 2 and MPEG 4.

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

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles

Common

• High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommended for high quality sounds.

• Selecting Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is not recommended because playing time is not displayed properly and sound may be skipped.

• Selecting Variable Bit Rate (VBR) is not recommended because Re-master function may have little effect in some cases.

• The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding circumstances. For details, refer to

Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC

the instructions 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.

AAC

• It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and “ﬁxed”.

• The formats and extensions for AAC data vary according to the encoder software used.

• AAC ﬁles which can be played on this unit have the “.m4a” extension and were encoded with Apple iTunes® version 6.

• The ﬁle extension for ﬁles encoded with the iTunes Apple Lossless Encoder is “.m4a”, but such ﬁles cannot be played on this player.

• Files under copyright protection cannot be played.

Display Information

Displayed items

• CD-TEXT Disc title Track title

•

MP3/WMA/AAC

Folder name File name

• AAC (Song information) Album name Title name/artist name

• MP3 (ID3 tag) Album name Title name/artist name

• WMA (WMA tag) Album name Title name/artist 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.

• Some Cyrillic characters in the Unicode can be displayed.

ASCII character set

A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols: (space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` { | } ~

Special Characters

À Á Â Ã Å à á â ã å Ä ä Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö ò ó ô õ ö Ù Ú Û Ü ù ú û ü

Notes:

• With some software in which MP3/WMA/AAC format ﬁles have been encoded, the character information may not be displayed properly.

• Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk ( ).

• It is recommended that the length of the ﬁle name is less than 8 (excluding the ﬁle extension).

iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries/regions.

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

Caution

Never assign the “.mp3”, “.wma” or “.m4a” ﬁle name extension to a ﬁle that is not in the MP3/WMA/AAC format. This may not only produce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing.

Recording MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles on a CD-media

• You are recommended to minimize the chances of

making a disc that contains both CD-DA ﬁles and MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles.

•

If CD-DA ﬁles are on the same disc as MP3, WMA or AAC ﬁles, the songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs may not play at all.

•

When storing MP3 data, WMA data and AAC data on the same disc, use different folders for each data.

• Do not record ﬁles other than MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles and unnecessary folder on a disc.

• The name of an MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁle should be added by rules as shown in the following descriptions and also comply with the rules of each ﬁle system.

• The ﬁle extension “.mp3”, “.wma” or “.m4a” should be assigned to each ﬁle depending on the ﬁle format.

Compression formats

(Recommendation: “Points to remember when making MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles” on the previous page)

Compression method Bit rate VBR Sampling frequency

MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3) 32 k – 320 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz MPEG 2.5 audio layer 3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 8, 11.205, 12 kHz Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 8, 9* 32 k – 192 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz MPEG 4 Advanced Audio Coding Low

Complexity (AAC LC)

24 k – 320 kbps Yes 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32,

• You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles or displaying the information of MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles recorded with certain writing software or CD recorders.

• This unit does not have a 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 CD and CD Extra are not supported.

44.1, 48 kHz

English

* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.

Folder selection order/ﬁle playback order

Maximum number of ﬁles/folders

• Maximum number of ﬁles: 511 (ﬁles + folders)

• Maximum number of ﬁles in one folder: 255

• Maximum depth of trees: 8

• Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is

Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC (continued)

included.)

Notes:

• You can shorten the duration between data read and playback by decreasing the quantity of ﬁles or folders, or the depth of the hierarchy.

• This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the presence or absence of an MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁle.

• If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA/ AAC ﬁles, the nearest MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁles in the order of playback will be played.

• Playback order may be different from other MP3/ WMA/AAC players even if the same disc is used.

• “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder 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.

Root folder (Root Directory)

Folder Selection

In the order

File Selection

In the order

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

(Max.)

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of September 2007. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA/AAC.

MP3/WMA/AAC Player

CQ-C500U

Audio Setting

Adjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer

Press [VOL] (PUSH

SEL: Select) to open

the menu.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select) to

select a mode to be adjusted.

Turn [VOL] clockwise

or counterclockwise to adjust.

Notes:

• The sequence and contents of setting items may depend on the conditions of devices to be connected. For further information, refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manuals for the devices to be connected.

• To return to the regular mode, press

• If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio setting (2 seconds in the volume adjustment, 10 seconds in the SQ adjustment), the display returns to the regular mode.

• The volume can also be adjusted directly using on the main unit. ( page 12)

• Please refer to page 13 for calling up a preset SQ.

Volume Adjustment

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

Audio Menu Display

: Up : Down

[DISP].

[VOL]

SQ Adjustment

( page 13) (Adjustable range: 12 dB to 12 dB (by 2 dB)) Setting range:

SQ Low/Bass: ±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz,

200 Hz)

SQ Mid: ±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz,

3 kHz)

SQ High/Treble: ±12 dB (at 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz,

15 kHz)

Balance Adjustment

(Setting range: L (left) 15 to R (right) 15 and Center, Default: Center)

: Right enhanced

: Left enhanced

Fader Adjustment

(Setting range: R (rear) 15 to F (front) 15 and Center, Default: Center)

: Front enhanced

: Rear enhanced

Subwoofer Level Adjustment

(Setting range : mute (), 6 dB to 6 dB, 2 dB Step, Default: 0 dB)

: Up

: Down

Bass Adjustment

(Setting range: 12 dB to 12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default: Bass 0 dB)

: Up

: Down

Treble Adjustment

(Setting range: 12 dB to 12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default: Treble 0 dB)

: Up

: Down

Note: Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at the same time to avoid causing sound distortion.

Subwoofer Low Pass Filter

(Setting range: 80 Hz, 120 Hz, Default: 80 Hz)

: 120 Hz

: 80 Hz

Re-master Setting

High-range signal lost through MP3/WMA/AAC compression is reproduced to more closely recreate the pre-compression sound. (Setting range: On/Off, Default: On)

: On

: Off

Notes:

• At high bit rates, the Re-master function may have little effect.

• It is only effective for playback of MP3/WMA/AAC data.

Function Setting

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH

SEL: Select) for 2 sec. or

more to open the menu.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select) to

select a mode to be adjusted.

Turn [VOL] clockwise

or counterclockwise to adjust.

Notes:

• To return to the regular mode, press

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

[DISP].

Demonstration

You can set up the monitor to display or hide the demonstration screen.

: On (Default)

Mute/Attenuation

You can select mute or attenuation.

: Volume down by

10 steps

: Volume off (Default)

AUX1 Skip

If AUX1 is not used, the AUX1 mode is skipped when selecting the source.

: On (Skip disabled.)

(Default)

: Off (Skip enabled.)

English

: Off

Function Menu Display

Note: Button operation with either the main unit or remote control allows users to cancel the demonstration screen for 20 seconds and enable the selected operation even in the demo-on mode.

Display Color Selection

You can select display color. Default: OCEAN (aqua blue) Variety: OCEAN (aqua blue), SKY (sky blue), FOREST (green), ORANGE (amber), FIRE (red), PINK (deep pink), ROSE (pink), STORM (7 colors)

Audio Setting, Function Setting

OCEAN (aqua blue)

ORANGE (amber)

STORM (7 colors)

CQ-C500U

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 Servicenter. 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 those other than indicated by italic letters in “Possible solution” described below because those are too dangerous for users to handle themselves.

Problem

The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.

 Check the wiring.

No power to the unit

Sound is not generated.

Fuse blows out.

 Eliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.

Consult your dealer.

MUTE is set to ON.

 Set MUTE to OFF.

The wiring of speaker lines are not correct, or a break or poor contact arises.

 Check the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. ( Installation

Instructions)

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.

Possible cause  Possible solution

Common

Noise

Noise is made in step with engine revolutions.

There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the unit or its electrical lines.

 Keep an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone away

from the unit and the wiring of the unit. In case that noise cannot be eliminated due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.

The contact of the ground lead is poor.

 Make sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the

chassis securely.

Alternator noise comes from the car.

 Change the wiring position of the ground lead.  Mount a noise ﬁlter.

Problem

Possible cause  Possible solution

Common (continued)Radio

Some operations are not executable.

No sound from speaker(s)

The speaker channels are reversed between right and left.

The sound ﬁeld is not clear in the stereo mode. Central sound does not settled.

Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode.

 Read the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the unit is

still out of order, consult your dealer.

English

Balance/Fader setting is not appropriate.

 Readjust Balance/Fader.

There is a break, a short circuit, poor contact or wrong wiring regarding the speaker wiring.

 Check the speaker wiring.

The speaker wiring is confused between right and left.

 Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

The plus and minus terminals at right and left channels of speakers are connected reversely.

 Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

The power fails unintentionally.

Poor reception or noise

The number of auto preset stations is less than 6.

Preset stations cannot be stored.

The safety device works.

 Consult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

Troubleshooting

Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.

 Check whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct. In

addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to the chassis.

No power is supplied to the antenna ampliﬁer (when using a ﬁlm antenna, etc.).

 Check the wiring of the antenna power lead.

The number of receivable stations is less than 6.

 Move to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try

presetting.

The contact of the battery lead is poor, or the battery lead is not always powered.

 Make sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset stations

again.

CQ-C500U

Troubleshooting

Problem

No playback or disc ejected

Sound skipping or noise

Sound skipping due to

CDMP3/WMA/AAC

vibration

Disc unejectable

Possible cause  Possible solution

The disc is inserted upside down.

 Insert a disc correctly.

There is a ﬂaw or foreign material on the disc.

 Remove the foreign material, or use a ﬂawless disc.

There is a ﬂaw or foreign material on the disc.

 Remove the foreign material, or use a ﬂawless disc.

The unit is not sufﬁciently secured.

 Secure the unit to the console box.

The unit is tilted at over 30˚ in the front-to-end direction.

 Make the angle 30˚ or less.

Something such as a peeled label obstructs the disc coming out.

 Consult your dealer.

The microcontroller in the unit operates abnormally due to noise or other factors.

 Unplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of

order, consult your dealer.

No playback or disc ejected

The CD-R/RWs that are playable on other devices are not playable on this unit.

Sound skipping or noise

The noise is heard with “RE-MASTER” at “ON”.

The disc has unplayable formatted data.

 Refer to the description about MP3/WMA/AAC for playable sound data

except CD-DA (i.e. music CD).

The playability of some CD-R/RWs may depend on the combination of media, recording software and recorder to be used even if these CD-R/RWs are playable on other devices such as a PC.

 Make CD-R/RWs in different combination of media, recording software and

recorder after referring to the description about MP3/WMA/AAC.

There is a ﬂaw or foreign material on the disc.

 Remove the foreign material, or use a ﬂawless disc. For MP3/WMA/AAC,

refer to the description about MP3/WMA/AAC.

Playing Variable Bit Rate (VBR) ﬁles may cause sound skipping.

 Play Non-VBR ﬁles.

With some CDs, noise may be heard in the treble range when playing the MP3/ WMA/AAC ﬁles created from those CDs with “RE-MASTER” at the “ON” setting.

 If noise is heard, set “RE-MASTER” to “OFF”.

Problem

Possible cause  Possible solution

The battery is inserted in the wrong direction. A wrong battery is inserted.

 Insert a correct battery in the correct direction.

The battery is weak.

 Replace the battery with new one.

No response to pressing buttons

The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong.

 Aim the remote control unit at the sensor of the unit and press buttons.

The sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. (The remote control unit may not be operable when the sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. In such a case, the system is not faulty.)

 Block off sunlight to the sensor.

Remote control unit

Error Display Messages

Display

(After 5 seconds)

The disc is dirty or upside down.

 Check the disc.

The disc has scratches.

 Check the disc.

No operation by some cause.

 Unplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of

order, consult your dealer. ( Installation Instructions)

Possible cause  Possible solution

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Troubleshooting, Error Display Messages

(After 5 seconds)

To next ﬁle automatically

CD/MP3/WMA/AAC

(After 5 seconds)

To next ﬁle automatically

Note: Refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook for error messages regarding optional products.

The player for some reason cannot read the ﬁle you are trying to play. (File recorded in an unsupported ﬁle system, compression scheme, data format, ﬁle name extension, damaged data, etc.)

 Select a ﬁle that the player can read. Check the type of data recorded on

the disc. Create a new disc if necessary.

A WMA ﬁle can be copyrighted.

 The ﬁle protected by copyright is not playable.

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