Panasonic CQ-C5301U, CQ-C5401U User Manual

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Safety Information

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using
this unit.

❑

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

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

❑

Use the proper power supply.

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

❑

Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of
infants.

Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them
out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or
insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.

❑

Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

❑

Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, con­sult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

❑

Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an
abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and
consult your dealer.

❑

The remote control unit should not lie about in the
car.

If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor
while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to
a traffic accident.

❑

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service person­nel.

When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified
service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead
to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.

Observe the following warnings when
installing.

❑

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

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

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

❑

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

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

❑

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

❑

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

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

❑

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

❑

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

❑

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

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

❑

In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping
car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle
manufacturer before installation.

❑

Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or
getting in and out of the vehicle.

❑

Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuit­ing.

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.

❑

Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be
caught in the unit.

To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in
moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for
infants.

❑

This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo­biles.

❑

Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with
the engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the
engine turned off will drain the battery.

❑

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces­sive heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the
unit.

❑

Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,
moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy
days.

Observe the following cautions when
installing.

❑

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service
personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience.
For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer.
Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your
own installation of the unit.

❑

Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod­uct.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
product could cause an accident or fire.

❑

Take care not to damage the leads.

When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and
moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or
twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place
heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp
metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with vinyl
tape or similar protection.

❑

Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools
to install the product. The use of parts other than those sup­plied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit.
Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or
fire.

❑

Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the
unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to
overheat and will result in fire or other damage.

❑

Do not install the product where it is exposed to
strong vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If
the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while
driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.

❑

Installation Angle

The product should be installed in a horizontal position with
the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than
30˚.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may
be restrictions on how and where this unit can be installed.
Consult your dealer for further details.

❑

Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is
completed before installation.

❑

To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is complet­ed.

❑

Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

Observe the following cautions when handling
the battery for the remote control unit.

●

Use only specified battery (CR2025).

●

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

●

Replace dead battery as soon as possible.

●

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

●

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

●

Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.

●

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

In case of battery leakage

●

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

●

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

●

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

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.

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

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to operate
this device.

Before Reading These Instructions

2.5 V5 VSubwoofer output voltage

2.5 V5 VPre-amp output voltage

CQ-C5301UCQ-C5401U

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.

Models

Features

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate
your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests
by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833­8855

Accessory Purchases:

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all
Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday­Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express,
and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605­1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

For product operation and information assistance, please contact
your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
Telephone #: [phone] Fax #: [phone]
Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
･Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre

nearest you.

･Our Customer Care Centre at [phone] or

www.panasonic.ca

･A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Lachine, Quebec
Panasonic Canada Inc.

3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.

6835-8

th

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

Richmond, British
Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.

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

Differences between 2 Models

¡ This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-C5401U and CQ-C5301U. All illustrations throughout this manual

represent model CQ-C5401U unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences between 2
models.

Customer Services Directory

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Limited Warranty

U.S.A.

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

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and
workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col­lectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicat­ed in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warran­ty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During

the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry
in or mail in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable bat­teries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to prod­ucts purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is
required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300
or fax [phone].

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and work­manship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during ship­ment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor,
failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, mis­application, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of
consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal
reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning,
modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or
other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other
than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service cen­ters, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMIT­ED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCI­DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the
sevicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are
not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR-

RANTIES, 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)

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any
product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the
product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or
which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used
commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase
receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty
service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR­RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties,
so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the origi­nal carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of the date of original purchase.

Features

Contents

■ Fully Motorized Face Plate

A touch is all it takes to slide the face plate down for access
to the disc slot. A three-stage tilt function permits viewing
angle to be adjusted to 15, 25 or 35 degrees for optimum
display visibility.

■ XM Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000) with
optional Digital Adapter (XMDPAN100). For details, refer to
the operating instructions for the XM receiver.
¡ Toll free number

XM Tuner P/N: XMD1000
Call 1-800-XM-RADIO(96-72346)
Extension cord P/N: XMDPAN100
Call 1-800-942-TERK(8375)

About XM

The direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology is
used to provide listeners with crystal clear sound smoothly
from coast to coast. XM is over 130 channels of sheer vari­ety: digital-quality music, news, sports, comedy, traffic &
weather, talk, children’s programs, and more.
The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc.

■ MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW

(MP3/WMA Player a Page 20)

■ CD Changer

You can connect the optional Panasonic CD changer unit
(CX-DP880). For details, refer to the operating instructions
for the CD changer unit.

■ SQ (Sound Quality)

You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL,
JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your setting for these
(except FLAT) 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 car-interior acoustics and your personal prefer­ences. (a Page 26)

Option

Option

Common

Safety Information .............................................. 2

Before Reading These Instructions....................5

Customer Services Directory..............................5

Limited Warranty..................................................6

Features ............................................................... 7

Contents .............................................................. 7

Accessories ........................................................ 8

Remote Control Unit ......................................... 8

Preparation ........................................................ 9

General .............................................................. 10

Each source

Radio ................................................................. 14

XM Satellite Radio ............................................ 16

Before Disc Playback ....................................... 18

CD Player .......................................................... 19

MP3/WMA Player .............................................. 20

Notes on MP3/WMA ......................................... 22

CD Changer Control ......................................... 24

As needed

Audio Settings .................................................. 26

Function Settings ............................................. 30

Anti-Theft System ............................................ 32

Fuse ................................................................... 33

Maintenance ..................................................... 33

Notes on Discs ................................................. 33

Troubleshooting ............................................... 34

Specifications ................................................... 39

Categories Parts Labor

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

MXE Series Audio Components (except items
listed below)

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable

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

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SRC

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MUTE

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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

DISP (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

Owners
Information
Card

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

Installation
Instructions

(YEFM293895)

Operating
Instructions

(YEFM285612)

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

SEL

SRC

BAND

MUTE

VOL

DISP

Remote
Control Unit

(Includes a battery)

(EUR7641010)

Q'ty: 1

Trim Plate

(YEFC05652)

Q'ty: 1

Accessories

Remote Control Unit

Warning

¡Keep a battery 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)

Remote Control Unit

Instruction kit

Q'ty: 1 set

Installation kit (YEP0FZ5698)

Preparation Before Initial Use

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

Battery Replacement

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: Power) for more than 4 seconds.

Main Unit

The 12-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

[SRC]
(PWR: Power)

[DISP] (Display)

[]][[]

(Hour/minute adjustment)

q

w

q Remove the battery holder with the

remote control unit placed on a flat
surface.
q Stick your thumbnail into the

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

w Pull it out in the direction of the

arrow using a tough pointed object.

2

3

w Put a battery in the case with (+)-side

facing up.

e Put the case back.

Tough pointed
object

Back side

OO-OOOOO

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

POWER
SOURCE

MENU

SEL

SEL

SRC

SRC

VOL

VOL

SET

BAND

MUTE

BAND MUTE

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SCAN REPEAT

RANDOM

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64

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97

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8

TUNE TUNE

0

0

DISP

DISP

#

#

NUMBER

CAR AUDIO

POWER

SOURCE

MENU

SEL

SEL

SRC

SRC

SET

BAND MUTE

BAND

RANDOM

TUNE TUNE

#

#

NUMBER

MUTE

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SCAN REPEAT

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0

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CAR AUDIO

VOL

VOL

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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 30)

indicator

SQ (Sound Quality)

You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL,
JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your setting for these
(except SQ-FLAT) 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 car-interior acoustics and your personal prefer­ences. (a Page 26)

Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows:

(Default)

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

(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.

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

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

Press [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

Note:

¡ After pressing [SQ] on the main unit, you can also

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

Up

Down

Default: 18
Setting range: 0 to 40

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General

[SQ] (Sound Quality)

[DISP] (Display)

[MUTE] (Mute/attenuation)

[SRC: Source] (PWR: Power)

Remote control sensor (a Page 8)

[VOLUME]

Preset number

Spectrum analyzer (a Page 30)

(SQ3) indicator

OR

OR

Power

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

ON : Press [SRC] (PWR).

OFF : Press and hold [SRC] (PWR) until you hear a

beep (approximately 1 second), then release it.

Note:

¡ When the ignition switch is set to ON, the face plate is

tilted to secure their former positions.

¡ 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 30 about Security Function setting)

Source

Press

[SRC]

to change the source.

Radio

CD Player

MP3/WMA Player

XM Satellite Radio

CD Changer Control

AUX

Note:

¡AUX cannot be used when the CD changer or XM receiv-

er is connected to the DIN connector.

(Sound source connecting to
the AUX input terminal

a

Installation Instructions)

(When an optional CD

changer is connected

a

Page 24)

(When the optional XM

receiver is connected

a

Page 16)

(When an MP3/WMA data

disc is in the player aPage

20)

OR

(aPage 19)

(aPage 14)

CD Player mode display (a Page 19)

Preset Buttons [1] to [6]

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Open the Face Plate

Press [u: Eject] (OPEN).

Note:

¡The face plate automatically closes after a warning alarm

sounds if no operation is performed for approximately
20 seconds.

¡ When a disc is already loaded, the disc will be ejected

after the face plate fully opens.
(Disc Eject a Page 18)

Close the Face Plate

Press [u: Eject] (OPEN).

Face Plate Angle (Tilt)

Press and hold [u] (TILT) until you hear a beep (approxi­mately 1 second) from the speaker output, then release it.
Set the face plate to the position at which it is easy to read
what is on the display. Each time the above operation is
repeated, the face plate angle changes in the sequence
shown below.

Note:

¡The positions specified at “Face Plate Angle (Tilt)” are

memorized even after the following operations.

¡Open/close
¡ACC on/off

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.

[DISP]

[

u: Eject]

(TILT/OPEN)

Caution

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

TILT 1
TILT 2

TILT 3

OPEN

TILT OFF

q

Radio Mode

Press [SRC] to select the radio mode.

w

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.

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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

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Preset Station Calling

q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6].

Radio

[SRC: Source]

[BAND]
(APM: Auto Preset Memory)

Preset Buttons [1] to [6]

(Preset station)

[]][[]
(TUNE)

(Stereo) indicator

Band Frequency

Clock Time

Frequency

Display Off

[DISP] (Display)

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 number

Display Change

Press [DISP] to change the display as follows.

Note:

¡ “UPDATING” is displayed when channel information is

updated.

Channel Preset

Up to 6 channels can be stored in each of the XM1, XM2
and XM3 band selections.

With this operation, a channel can be manually stored in
the preset memory.

q Select a band and channel. (a Previous page)

w Press and hold one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6]

until the display blinks once.

Note:

¡ New

channels overwrite existing saved channel after

this procedure.

Preset Channel Calling

q Select a band. (a Previous page)
w Press one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6].

Note:

¡ Because preset memory setting is performed with

Service IDs in each channel, a channel may switch to
another that has been stored under the same Service
IDs when calling up a preset channel. However, broad­casting contents are the same as what the stored chan­nel provides.

Category Setting

Press and hold [BAND] for more than 2 seconds to
switch category mode ON or OFF.

(Category mode ON)

¡ Enables category switching.
¡ Enables channel selection only within the catego-

ry selected by category switching.

Category Selection

q Press [}] or [{] to display the category name. (CAT

ON)

w Press [}] or [{] while the category name is dis-

played to select a category. Seeking will start.

Direct Channel Selection

(Only for remote control unit)

Example: Channel number 5

q Press [#].
w Press [5]
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

¡ The previous screen reappears if a nonexistent channel

is selected.

¡ “OFF AIR” is displayed and the previous screen reap-

pears in a few seconds if an off-the-air channel is
selected.

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XM Satellite Radio

Artist name

Channel name

()

(Data loading)

()

(Data loading)

Display Off

Song title

()

(Data loading)

Category name

()

(Data loading)

Clock Time

[SRC: Source]

[DISP] (Display)

[]][[]

(Channel Selection)

[{] / [}]

(Category Selection)

[BAND]

(Band/Category Setting)

Band/Channel

(Default)

Preset Buttons [1] to [6]

(Channel station)

Preparation:

¡ Connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000) with

optional Digital Adapter (XMDPAN100).

Getting Started

It is required to sign up to become an XM Satellite Radio
subscriber. After checking your XM Satellite Radio ID, sign
up on the XM’s website or by calling them.

q Check of XM Satellite Radio ID
¡ Write down the ID indicated on the lower right of your

XM receiver (XMD1000).

¡ Check the ID shown by tuning your XM Radio to chan-

nel 0. (Refer to “Channel Selection” on this page.)

(

RADIO ID display)

w Activate the XM Satellite Radio

Select either of the below to sign up.

¡ Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/activation
¡ Phone number: 1-800-852-9696

q

XM Satellite Radio Mode

Press [SRC] to select the XM Satellite Radio
mode.

Note:

¡ “LOADING” is displayed when it takes more than 2 sec-

onds to receive the XM Satellite Radio.

w

Band

Press [BAND].

e

Channel Selection

[[]: Higher channel
[]]: Lower channel

Note:

¡

Channel selection is not available during the reception of
channel 1 with category ON. To receive other channels, set the
category to OFF or switch to another category.

(a Next

page)

XM RADIO ID

Band

Channel

(Satellite) indicator

appears at category mode ON

XMD 1000

L/C

1144XXXXXX

XM RADIO ID : XXXXXXXX

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When CD is in the player

Press [SRC] to select the CD player mode and playback
starts.

Display Change

Press [DISP].

Track/Play time

Disc title

Track title

Clock time

Display off

Note:

¡

“

NO TEXT”is displayed when there is no information on

the disc.

¡ 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.

Track Selection

[d]: Next track
[s]: Beginning of the current track

For the previous track, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[d] (f): Fast forward
[s] (a): Fast reverse

Release to resume normal playback.

Pause (y / 5)

Press [BAND] (y / 5).
Press [BAND] (y / 5) again to cancel.

Random Play

All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM).

lights.

Press

[4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN).

Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Repeat Play

The current track is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT).

lights.

Press

[6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.

Direct Track Selection

(Only for remote control unit)
Example: Track number 10

q Press [#].
w Press [1] [0].
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

¡ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP].
¡ Random, Scan and Repeat plays are canceled once [#]

is pressed.

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CD Player

[BAND] (y / 5:

Pause/play)

[DISP] (Display)

[SRC: Source]

[s] / [d] (a / f)

(Track/fast forward/fast
reverse)

[3] (SCROLL)

[4] (RANDOM)

[5] (SCAN)

[6] (REPEAT)

Track Play time

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Caution

¡ 8 cm {3”} discs are not available for this unit,

therefore, do not insert them.

¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
¡ 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.

¡

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

¡ Do not insert foreign objects

into the disc slot.

Available Discs

Note:

¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” (a

Page 22) and “Notes on Discs” (a Page 33).

¡ The power will be turned on automatically when a disc

is loaded.

¡

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

Disc Insert

q Press [u] (OPEN).

When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc
will be ejected after the face plate fully opens.

w Insert a disc.

Note:

¡ It may take some time to start playing.
¡ Playback will start automatically after recognizing the

data of the loaded disc.

OR

(a Page 20 about MP3/WMA Player)

Disc Eject

q Press [u] (OPEN).

The disc will be ejected after the face plate fully opens.

w Take the disc out.
e Press [

u] (OPEN) to close the face plate.

Note:

¡ The face plate is automatically closed after a warning

alarm sounds if no operation is performed for approxi­mately 20 seconds.

Printed Side

[

u: Eject]

(OPEN)

indicator

CD-R CD-RW CD-TEXT CD-ROM

CD-DA CD-DA CD-DA –

MP3/WMA MP3/WMA – MP3/WMA

When a disc is in the player

Press [SRC] to select the MP3/WMA player mode and
playback starts.

Display Change

Press [DISP].

Note:

¡

“

NO TEXT”is displayed when there is no information on

the disc.

¡ 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.

Folder Selection

[}]: Next folder
[{]: Previous folder

File Selection

[d]: Next file
[s]: Beginning of the current file

For the previous file, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[d] (f): Fast forward
[s] (a): Fast reverse

Release them to resume normal playback.

Pause (y / 5)

Press [BAND] (y / 5).
Press [BAND] (y / 5) again to cancel.

Display off

File name

()

(Data reading)

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Random Play

All the available files are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM).

lights.

Press

[4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.

Folder Random Play

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

Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds.

light.

Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) again for more than 2
seconds to cancel.

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN).

Press

[5] (SCAN) 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.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.

lights.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again for more than 2 sec­onds to cancel.

Repeat Play

The current file is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT).

lights.

Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.

Folder Repeat Play

The current folder is repeated.

Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds.

light.
Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) again for more than 2 sec­onds to cancel.

Direct Selection

(Only for remote control)

Direct Folder Selection

Example: Folder number 10 (a Page 23)

q Press [#] twice.
w Press [1] [0].
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Direct File Selection

Example: File number 10

q Press [#].
w Press [1] [0].
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

¡To suspend direct selection, press [DISP].
¡Random, Folder Random, Scan, Folder Scan, Repeat and

Folder Repeat plays are canceled once [#] is pressed.

Play time

Folder name

()

(Data reading)

Clock time

MP3/WMA Player

[DISP] (Display)

[SRC: Source]

[3] (SCROLL)

[4] (RANDOM)

[5] (SCAN)

[6] (REPEAT)

Folder File

[s] / [d] (a / f)
(File/fast forward/fast
reverse)

[{] / [}] (FOLDER)

(Folder selection)

[BAND] (

y / 5: Pause/play)

Album name

()

(Data reading)

Title and Artist name

()

(Data reading)

Folder/File

indicator

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Root Folder
(Root Directory)

Folder Selection

File Selection

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

(Max.)

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4

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y

y

5

6

8

1 8

7

–In the order

–In the order

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

Notes on MP3/WMA

What is MP3/WMA?

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows MediaTMAudio)
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 (This figure refers 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).

Note:

¡ MP3/WMA encoding and CD writing software programs are

not supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommended

for high quality sound.

¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended

because playing time is not displayed properly and sound
may be skipped.

¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding

circumstances. For details, refer to the 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 protection on the WMA file to enable this

unit to play back.

Display Information

Displayed items

Displayable characters

¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 128 char-

acters.

¡ 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.

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

Note:

¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have

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

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into

an asterisk ( ).

¡It is recommended that the length of the file name is less than

8 (excluding the file extension).

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title
Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name
File name

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name
Title and artist name

¡ WMA (WMA tag)

Album name
Title and artist name

Caution

¡ Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file

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

¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of making a

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

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

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

¡ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc,

use different folders for each data.

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

sary folder on a disc.

¡ The name of an MP3/WMA 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” or “.wma” should be assigned to

each file depending on the file format.

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

playing the information of MP3/WMA 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.

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

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.)

Note:

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the presence or

absence of an MP3/WMA file.

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA files, the near-

est MP3/WMA files in the order of playback will be played.

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA players even if

the same disc is used.

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

Copyright

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself
personally.

No warranty

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

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

32, 44.1, 48 kHzNo64 k - 192 kbpsWindows Media Audio Ver. 2, 8

16, 22.05, 24 kHzYES8 k - 160 kbpsMPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYES32 k - 320 kbpsMPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)

Sampling frequencyVBRBit rateCompression method

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

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Random Play

All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM).

lights.

Press

[4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.

Disc Random Play

All the available tracks on the current disc are played in a
random sequence.

Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds.

blinks.

Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) again for more than 2
seconds to cancel.

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN).

Press

[5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Disc Scan Play

From the next disc, the first 10 seconds of the first track of
all the discs is played in sequence.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again for more than 2 sec­onds to cancel.

Repeat Play

The current track is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT).

lights.

Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.

Disc Repeat Play

The current disc is repeated.

Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds.

blinks

.
Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) again for more than 2 sec­onds to cancel.

Direct Disc Selection

(Only for remote control)
Example: Disc number 5

q Press [#].
w Press [5].
e Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

¡ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP].
¡ Random, Disc Random, Scan, Disc Scan, Repeat and

Disc Repeat plays are canceled once [#] is pressed.

Note:
¡Trouble may occur while playing CD-Rs. Refer to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-R,

CD-RW, CD-ROM)” (a Page 33)

¡This unit does not support the following through the CD changer.

¡CD-RW playback. (except when CX-DP880 is connected)
¡MP3/WMA playback.
¡CD text display

¡Pausing does not function in the CD changer mode.

¡CD changer functions are designed for optional

Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880).

Preparation:

¡Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine (CDs).

CD Changer Mode

Press [SRC] to select the CD changer mode and playback
starts.

Note:

¡ Load a magazine with CDs when “NO DISC” is dis-

played.

¡ The power will be turned on automatically when a

magazine is loaded.

Display Change

Press [DISP].

Disc Selection

[}]: Next disc
[{]: Previous disc

Track Selection

[d]: Next track
[s]: Beginning of the current track

For the previous track, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[d] (f): Fast forward
[s] (a): Fast reverse

Release them to resume the playback.

Clock time

CD Changer Control

[SRC: Source]

[s] / [d] (a / f)

(Track/fast forward/fast reverse)

[{] / [}] (DISC)

(Disc selection)

Track

Play time

Disc

Display Off

[4] (RANDOM)

[5] (SCAN)

[6] (REPEAT)

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Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

Note:

¡ You cannot save

any SQ presetting
value in [1] button.

¡ Any SQ adjust-

ments will not
change the call up
screen names such
as ROCK and JAZZ.

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

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Audio Settings

SQ Adjustment

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

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 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz)
¡ The bass/treble control frequency is fixed to the frequency

that has been selected for SQ.

FTo return an adjusted SQ to the default setting

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

the default setting. (Only for main unit)

w Press and hold [BAND] for more than 2 seconds.

Bass/Treble

You can adjust the bass and treble sounds.
Default: BAS (bass) 0 dB

TRE (treble) 0 dB

Setting range: –12 dB to +12 dB (by 2 dB)

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

The SQ adjustment mode can be
established also by pressing [SQ]
for more than 2 seconds.

Volume

Default: 18
Setting range: 0 to 40

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL)
to open the menu.

[DISP] (Return to the regular mode)

Press [VOLUME]
(PUSH SEL: select).
(Press [SEL] on the
remote control unit.)

Turn [VOLUME]. (Press [VOL

}] or

[VOL

{

] on the remote control unit.)

Note:

¡ To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].
¡ If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio setting (2 seconds in the volume adjustment, 10 sec-

onds in the SQ adjustment), the display returns to the regular mode.

¡ The volume can also be adjusted directly using [VOLUME] on the main unit. (a Page 11)

¡ Please refer to page 11 for calling up a preset SQ.

VOLUME BASS

SUBW LPF SUBW LEV

FADER

SQ SET

Regular mode TREBLE

BALANCE

[SQ] (Sound Quality)

q

Press

[[]

or

[]]

to select a frequency

band (Low, Mid, High).

[[]

: Higher frequency band

[]]

: Lower frequency band

Turn

[VOLUME]

to select a frequency.

q: Higher frequency
w: Lower frequency

w

Press

[}]

or

[{]

to adjust the level.

[}]: Up
[{]: Down

e Press and hold one of the preset buttons

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

¡The adjusted SQ is preset in the num-

ber 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.

[[]/[]]
[

{

] / [}]

[BAND]

Preset Buttons [2] to [6]

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Level

The selected frequency band
blinks.

Frequency

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Balance/Fader

You can adjust the sound level among the right, left, front and
rear speakers.
Default: BAL (balance) CNT (center)

FAD (fader) CNT (center)

Setting range: 15 levels each and CNT (center)

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Front enhanced
w : Rear enhanced

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Right enhanced
w : Left enhanced

Turn [VOLUME].

q : 120 Hz
w : 80 Hz

Turn [VOLUME].

q : Up
w : Down

Subwoofer LPF (Low Pass Filter)

You can select the upper limit frequency of the sound from sub­woofer.
Default: 80 Hz
Setting range: 80 Hz, 120 Hz

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Subwoofer Level

You can change the subwoofer volume level.
Default: 0
Setting range: MUTE (–∞), – 6 dB to + 6 dB (by 2 dB)

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Note:

¡ To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].
¡ If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio setting, the display returns to the regular mode.
¡ Adjustments of the subwoofer level and low pass filter are effective when the subwoofer is connected.

[DISP] (Return to the regular mode)

Press [VOLUME]
(PUSH SEL: select).
(Press [SEL] on the
remote control unit.)

Audio Settings

(continued)

VOLUME BASS

SUBW LPF SUBW LEV

FADER

SQ SET

Regular mode TREBLE

BALANCE

Turn [VOLUME]. (Press [VOL }] or

[VOL

{

] on the remote control unit.)

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Note:

¡ To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].
¡ If no operation takes place for more than 10 seconds in function setting, the display returns to the regular mode.

Function Settings

Mute/Attenuation

You can select mute or attenuation. (a Page 11)
Default: MUTE

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Turn [VOLUME].

: 10 steps decrease (Attenuation)

: No sound (Mute) (Default)

w

q

Spectrum Analyzer Display Patterns

Default: Pattern 1
Variety: 6 types, OFF

Press and hold [VOLUME]

(PUSH SEL)

for more than 2

seconds

to open the menu.

Turn [VOLUME].

: Off

: Pattern 1 (Default)

: Pattern 6

SECURITY

PATTERN

Regular mode

MUTE KEY

Security Function

You can activate the anti-theft function when leaving your car.
Default: ON

Press [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL).

Turn [VOLUME].

The security function is activated. (Default)

The security function is not activated.

SLED (Security Light Emitted Diode) ON

When the ignition switch is turned OFF...

¡ The security message will be displayed.
¡ The face plate removal alarm will be active.

(a Page 32)
When the face plate is removed...
¡ The security indicator (SLED) blinks. (a Page 32)

w

q

[DISP] (Return to the regular mode)

Turn [VOLUME]. (Press [8] (}) or [0]

(

{) on the remote control unit.)

Press and hold

[VOLUME] (PUSH
SEL: select) for more

than 2 seconds. (Press
and hold [SEL]
(MENU) for more
than 2 seconds on the
remote control unit.)

qw

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Caution

¡ This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water or excessive moisture.
¡ Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.
¡ Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises high.
¡ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and on 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.
¡ To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.
¡ The face plate will automatically close about 5 seconds after [ ] (release) is pressed while the face plate is tilted

or open, so take care to ensure that your fingers will not be pinched by the closing face plate.

Security Indicator (SLED)

SLED blinks when the face plate is removed from the unit.
This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.
(a Page 30)

Face Plate Removal Alarm

This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to remove the
face plate before leaving your car.
This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.
(a Page 30)

Anti-Theft System

SLED

1

2

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

Remove the Face Plate

q

Switch off the power of the unit.

w Press [](release) to remove the face plate. (The face

plate disengages with a click when it is removed.)

e

Place the face plate into the case and take it with you when
you leave the car.

Note:

¡Be absolutely sure to turn off the power of the unit before

removing the face plate.

¡Do not install or remove the face plate while it is moving.

Install the Face Plate

q Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
w Press the right end of the face plate until a “click” is heard.

Removable
Face Plate
Case

Contact

Contact

[]

(Release)

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How to hold a disc

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

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

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

Disc cleaning

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

Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint pen or other

hard-point pens.

Notes on Discs

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

Printed side

<Correct> <Wrong>

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

Notes on CD-Rs/RWs

¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due to

their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, scratches, etc. on the disc surface.

¡ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them

inside a car for extended periods may damage and make playback impossible.

¡ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder (CD-

R/RW drive) and the discs.

¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is not closed.
¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA data.
¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc for handling it.

If you use commercial CDs, they must have either of

these labels shown at right.

Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.

TEXT

Fuse

If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer, or your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Warning

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

directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest

authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Maintenance

This unit 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.

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■ Common (continued)

The safety device works.

aConsult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

The power of the unit
fails unintentionally.

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

aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

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

The speaker wiring is reversed between right and left.

aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

The speaker channels
are reversed between
right and left.

Balance/Fader setting is not appropriate.

aReadjust Balance/Fader.

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

aCheck the speaker wiring.

No sound from speak­er(s)

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

■ Radio

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

aMake sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset sta-

tions again.

Preset stations cannot
be stored.

The number of receivable stations is less than 6.

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

presetting.

The number of auto
preset stations is less
than 6.

Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.

aCheck 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.).

aCheck the wiring of the antenna battery lead.

Poor reception or
noise

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

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.

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.

■ Common

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

aRead the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the

unit is still out of order, consult your dealer.

Some operations are
not executable.

Alternator noise comes from the car.

aChange the wiring position of the ground lead.
aMount a noise filter on the power supply.

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.

aKeep the electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone away

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

The contact of the ground lead is poor.

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

chassis securely.

Noise

You cannot operate the unit while the demonstration screen appears.

aPress [DISP] to end the demonstration screen.

If the demonstration screen appears frequently, there is a possibility that poor
contact or wrong wiring arises between the battery lead of the unit and the
battery cable of the car. (The battery lead should be always powered.)

aCheck the battery wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

The demonstration
screen displayed and
no operable

MUTE is set to ON.

aSet MUTE to OFF.

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

aCheck the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (Installation

Instructions)

Sound is not generat­ed.

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

aCheck the wiring.

Fuse blows out.

aEliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.

Consult your dealer.

No power to the unit

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

■ XM Satellite Radio

Option

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

No contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc.

aRefer to page 16 of this book and the XM's website to sign up for XM

Radio service.

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■ MP3/WMA

There is a flaw or foreign objects on the disc.

aRemove the foreign objects, or use a flawless disc. For MP3/WMA, refer

to the description about MP3/WMA.

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

aPlay Non-VBR files.

Sound skipping or
noise

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.

aMake CD-R/RWs in a different combination of media, recording software

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

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

The disc has unplayable formatted data.

aRefer to the description about MP3/WMA for playable sound data except

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

No playback or disc
ejected

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

Troubleshooting

(continued)

■ CD

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

aPress and hold the [OPEN] for more than 2 seconds when the face plate

is open (disc forced ejection). In case that the disc forced ejection does
not work, consult your dealer.

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

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

order, consult your dealer.

Disc unejectable

The unit is not sufficiently secured.

aSecure the unit to the console box.

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

aMake the angle 30˚ or less.

Sound skipping due to
vibration

There is a flaw or foreign objects on the disc.

aRemove the foreign objects, or use a flawless disc.

Sound skipping or
noise

The disc is inserted upside down.

aInsert a disc correctly.

There is a flaw or foreign objects on the disc.

aRemove the foreign objects, or use a flawless disc.

No playback or disc
ejected

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

Note:

¡Refer to “Notes on MP3/WMA”. (a Page 22)

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

aInsert a correct battery in the correct direction.

The battery is weak.

aReplace the battery with new one.

The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong.

aAim 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.)

aBlock off sunlight to the sensor.

No response to press­ing buttons

■ Remote control unit

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

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.)

a Select a file that the player can read. Check the type of data record-

ed on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary.

Display

The disc is dirty or upside down.

a Check the disc.

The disc has scratches.

a Check the disc.

No operation by some cause.

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

of order, consult your dealer.

After 5 seconds

Error Display Messages

■ CD/MP3/WMA

A WMA file can be copyrighted.

a The file protected by copyright is not playable.

After 5 seconds

To next track/file
automatically

After 5 seconds

To next track/file
automatically

Possible causeaPossible solution

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Display

The disc is dirty or upside down.

The disc has scratches.

a Eject the magazine.

¡Check the disc.
¡Load the disc again.

To next disc automatically

No operation by some cause.

a Eject the magazine. If the failure persists, press the reset switch on

the CD changer. If normal operation is not restored, consult your
dealer or the nearest Panasonic Servicenter to ask for repairs.

No disc is in the CD Changer (magazine).

a Insert discs into the CD changer (magazine).

After 5 seconds

Troubleshooting

(continued)

Possible causeaPossible solution

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Above Specifications comply with EIA standards.

The changer has become disconnected from the unit in the changer mode.

a Verify the wiring.

Note:

¡ Messages in the action and display sections of the error chart vary with changer. Refer to the operating instructions for

the CD changer for details.

Specifications

Power supply : DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V), test

voltage 14.4 V, negative
ground

Current consumption : Less than 2.2 A (CD mode,

0.5 W 4-channels)

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

volume control maximum

Tone/SQ adjustment 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
10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz,
18 kHz)

Speaker impedance : 4 – 8 Ω

Pre-amp output voltage : 5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
Subwoofer output voltage : 5 V
Pre-amp output

impedance

: 60 Ω

Subwoofer output impedance

: 60 Ω

Pre-amp output voltage : 2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
Subwoofer output voltage : 2.5 V
Pre-amp output

impedance

: 200 Ω

Subwoofer output impedance

: 200 Ω

Dimensions (W x H x D) : 178 x 50 x 155 mm

{7” x 1

15

/

16

”x 6 1/8”}

Weight : 1.6 kg

{3 lbs. 8 oz}

CQ-C5301U

CQ-C5401U

General

Frequency range : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity : 10.2 dBf. (0.9 µV, 75 Ω)
50 dB quieting sensitivity : 15.2 dBf. (1.6 µV, 75 Ω)
Frequency response : 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Alternate channel selectivity : 75 dB
Stereo separation : 35 dB (1 kHz)
Image rejection ratio : 55 dB
IF rejection ratio : 100 dB
Signal to noise ratio : 62 dB

Frequency range : 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable sensitivity : 27 dB/µV (22 µV, S/N 20 dB)

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

CD Player

AM Radio

FM Stereo Radio

Error Display Messages

■ CD Changer

Option

Display

Possible causeaPossible solution

Cannot receive XM satellite radio.

a Verify the wiring.

■ XM Satellite Radio

Option

XM antenna unconnected.

a

Connect the XM antenna.

XM broadcasts unreceivable because of poor receiving conditions.

a

Move to an area where XM broadcasts can be received well.

Power Output:
17 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
78 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)(for CQ-C5401U)
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)(for CQ-C5301U)

Note:

¡Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.
¡Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product.

Channel not in service.

a

This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another channel.