Panasonic CQ-C9701U User Manual

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English

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

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 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 batteries 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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Safety Information

Before Reading These Instructions

CQ-C9901U/C9801U/C9701U

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.

Accessories

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.

Power Connector
(YEAJ02871)

Q'ty: 1

Lock Cancel Plate

Q'ty: 2

Mounting Bolt

Q'ty: 1

Tapping Screw
(5 mmø x 16 mm)

Q'ty: 1

Hex. Nut
(5 mmø)

Q'ty: 1

Mounting Collar
(YEFX0217222)

Q'ty: 1

Removable Face Plate
Case
(YEFA131646)

Q'ty: 1

SEL

SRC

BAND

MUTE

VOL

DISP

Remote Control Unit
(Includes a battery:

CR2025)

(EUR7641010)

Q'ty: 1

Trim Plate
(YEFC05654):
CQ-C9801U, C9701U
(YEFC05655):
CQ-C9901U

Q'ty: 1

Owners Information
Card

Installation Instructions

(YEFM293921)

Operating Instructions

(YEFM285646)

Instruction kit

Q'ty: 1 set

Installation kit (YEP0FZ5701)

Before Reading These Instructions

English

Rear Support Strap
(YEFG04019)

Q'ty: 1

CQ-C9901U

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with 512 Color OEL
(Organic electroluminescence) Display

CQ-C9801U/C9701U

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with Full Dot Matrix
Display

This operating instruction manual is for 3 models CQ-C9901U, CQ-C9801U and CQ-C9701U.
The difference among these models’ are mentioned below.
All screens and main body illustrations in this book represent CQ-C9901U unless otherwise specified.

CQ-C9901U CQ-C9801U / CQ-C9701U

Display unit 512 Color OEL Full Dot Matrix (Light Blue)

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.

Features

Models

Differences

among 3 models

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

OO-OOOOO

POWER
SOURCE

MENU

SEL

SEL
SRC

SRC

VOL

VOL

SET

BAND

MUTE

BAND MUTE

2 31

231

SCAN REPEAT

RANDOM

5

64

5

64

97

97

8

8

TUNE TUNE

0

0

DISP

DISP

#

#

NUMBER

CAR AUDIO

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Service and Warranty

Limited Warranty

Customer Services Directory

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 : 1-877­833-8855

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)
(Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American
Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-886­605-1277

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]

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

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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Contents

¡Safety Information 2
¡Before Reading These Instructions 4
¡Service and Warranty 6
¡Features 8
¡Controls Layout 10
¡Preparation 12
¡General 14
¡Sound Control 18

¡Radio 21
¡CD Player 24
¡MP3/WMA Player 26
¡XM Tuner (XM Direct

TM

receiver) 30

¡Disc Changer

(when CDs or MP3 discs are loaded)

32

¡Disc Changer (when DVDs or VCDs are loaded) 34

Features

¡Audio Setting 36
¡Function Setting 38
¡Display Setting 39
¡Customize the Display (Customize Function) 40
¡Troubleshooting 42
¡Error Display Messages 46
¡Notes on Discs 47
¡Maintenance 48
¡Contents by Functions 48
¡Specifications 49

English

Français 50
Español 98

CommonEach SourceAs Needed

New Features

Full Digital CD Receiver

The CQ-C9901U/C9801U/C9701U uses Radio DSP for
digital conversion and processing of FM/AM signals, and
a digital amp to provide amplification of the digital data.
With this technology, Panasonic achieves full digital
processing of radio and CD signals from input to speaker
output. This means faithful reproduction of the original
sound.

Radio DSP

By digitally converting and processing FM/AM broadcast
signals, this greatly reduces adjacent interference and
multipath distortion.

A radio's IF filter has the job of preventing neighboring
broadcast frequencies from interfering with reception of
your desired station. Panasonic's Radio DSP uses an
advanced algorithm to perform this task with digital
control. It maintains the optimum balance between noise
suppression and sound quality by automatically adjusting
the IF filter bandwidth in response to the changing
interference characteristics as you drive.

Fully Motorized Front Panel

A touch is all it takes to slide the front panel 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.

256x64 pixel 512-color OEL display
(CQ-C9901U only)

Multicolored expression can be achieved thanks to OEL
display. You can use this unit in your original way in
collaboration with the customization function.

Sound Control

CS Auto (Circle Surround Automotive)

CS Auto allows your car interior to change to a splendid
audio room in a moment. Every speaker can be fine­tuned. (a page 18)

*CS Auto, TruBass, FOCUS, SRS and symbol are

trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
CS Auto technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.

Note: If you enable CS Auto, the following functions are
automatically disabled:

SQ, POSITION, BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE/FADER, SUB­WOOFER LEVEL, LPF, HPF, SBC-SW

SQ (Sound Quality)

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

SQ9 (9-Band Sound Quality)
Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of nine

bands. This lets you fine tune sound quality for each
genre to suit car-interior acoustics and your personal
preferences. (a page 18)

Full lineup of optional parts

An optional XM DirectTMReceiver allows you to receive
the XM radio service. A DVD changer instead of an XM
Direct

TM

receiver is also connectable. (a page 30)

¡ 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)

The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc.

You can also enjoy watching DVDs if the optional DVD
changer and display unit are connected.

Notes:

¡A changer and an XM Direct

TM

receiver are not con-

nectable at the same time.

¡ To connect the XM Direct

TM

receiver (

XMD1000

), it is
required to use an optional extension cord
(

XMDPAN100

) that is produced by XM exclusively for

Panasonic products.

Delightful sound space thanks to system buildup

Sub-Woofer

(Option)

CQ-C9901U/C9801U/
CQ-C9701U
Head unit

Stereo/Mono
Power Amplifier (Option)

*XM Direct

TM

receiver

XMD1000: manufactured by XM Satellite Radio

(Option)

*DVD Changer

CX-DH801U
(Option)

Headrest Monitor: CY-V7100U (Option)

*A changer and an XM DirectTMreceiver

are not connectable at the same time.

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y

/5Pause/Play
BAND
SET
APM

Auto Preset

Memory

1110

Controls Layout

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

CQ-C9901U/C9801U/C9701U

SRC

CS

SEL

SRC

BAND

MUTE

VOL

DISP

One-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [4] (RANDOM), [5] (SCAN), or
[6] (REPEAT). (For a Folder/Disc playing style, hold
down the same button for 2 sec. or more.)

Direct Access

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

Example: Track number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [BAND] (SET).

SRC

POWER

SOURCE

SRC Source
PWR Power

MUTE
SBC·SW Super Bass

Control·Subwoofer

CS

Circle Surround Automotive

SQ Sound Quality

MENU
DIM Dimmer

D•M Direct Memory

VOLUME
PUSH SEL Select

DISP

Display

TUNE
TRACK

(FILE)

Release

CS

TILT
OPEN (eject)

SRC Source
PWR Power

MUTE
SBC·SW Super Bass

Control·Subwoofer

BAND
SET
APM

Auto Preset

Memory

SEL Select
MENU

VOL Volume

}:Up
{:Down

DISP Display

8

0

0

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEAT

NUMBER

Number Buttons

~

Number

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEAT

TUNE
TRACK (FILE)

P·SET

(Preset)

DISC (FOLDER)

VOL

DISP

BAND

SET

SEL

MENU

Controls Layout

Main Unit

Remote Control UnitFunctions only by remote control unit

Disc slot

When Panel Opens

P·SET Preset
DISC
(FOLDER

)

MUTE

CS

99

##

NUMBER

NUMBER

RANDOM

RANDOM

44

SCAN

SCAN

55

REPEAT

REPEAT

66

77

99

808

0

POWER

POWER

SOURCE

SOURCE

SRC

SRC

SET

SET

BAND

BAND

MENU

MENU

SEL

SEL

POWER

SOURCE

MENU

SEL

SEL

SRC

SRC

SET

BAND MUTE

BAND

MUTE

2 31

231

RANDOM

SCAN REPEAT

5

5

8

8

TUNE TUNE

0

0

#

#

NUMBER

CAR AUDIO

VOL

VOL

DISP

DISP

VOL

VOL

MUTE

MUTE

64

64

97

97

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

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

2

Press []] or [[] to display the DIS­PLAY menu.

3

Press [{] to select “CLOCK ADJ”.

4

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the dis­play.

5

Adjust the setting value.

[[]

:

Adjusting minutes

[]]

:

Adjusting hours

[}]

:

Forward

[{]

:

Backward

6

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the
adjustment.

7

Press [MENU].

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

When the power is switched on for the first time, a
demonstration message appears on the display. Press

[DISP] to change to regular mode.

1

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

The demonstration screen appears.

Example: CQ-C9901U

2

Press [DISP] (Display).

The demonstration screen is cancelled, and no more
appears.

Note: If you would like to turn on the power and make
the demonstration message appear, hold down [SRC]
(PWR: Power) for 4 sec. or more after turning off the
power in other than the XM mode.

You may need to set the following depending on the
devices to be connected.

Using Subwoofer

¡ Subwoofer level adjustment (a page 36)
¡ Subwoofer low pass filter (a page 36)

Connecting an XM DirectTMreceiver

Preparation:

¡ Connect the optional XM DirectTMreceiver (

XMD1000

).

¡

To connect the XM DirectTMreceiver (XMD1000), it is
required to use an optional extension cord (XMDPAN100)
that is produced by XM exclusively for Panasonic prod­ucts.

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.

1

Check of XM Satellite Radio ID

¡ Write down the ID indicated on the lower right of

your XM Direct

TM

receiver (XMD1000).

¡ Check the ID shown by tuning your XM Radio to

channel 0. (a page 30)

2

Activate the XM Satellite Radio

Select either of the below to sign up.

¡ Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/activation
¡ Phone number: 1-800-XM-RADIO (96-72346)

Note: Refer to the operating instructions for the XM
Direct

TM

receiver for details.

Connecting an AV device (TV, VTR)

If you connect TV to AUX1 terminal, set the AUX1 setting
to TV.

1

Press [SRC] (Source) to select the
AUX1 mode. (a page 16)

2

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

3

Press [BAND] (SET) to adjust.

: TV

: Other devices (Default)

Note: When using an external TV unit manufactured by
a third party, select the TV mode.

4

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

The following functions are activated when the Security
Function is ON. (a page 38)

¡ The security indicator blinks when removing the face

plate.

¡ The alarm sounds and the message appears on the

screen to warn you to remove the face plate at power
off.

Security Indicator

SRC

CS

Preparation

First Time Power On

(DEMONSTRATION)

Remote Control PreparationSecurity Function

Setting

Other SettingsClock adjustment

(CLOCK ADJ)

Battery Replacement

Preparation Before Initial Use

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

Warning

¡Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of

infants. 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 overheat-

ing, 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)

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.

w Put a battery in the case with

(+) side facing up.

e Put the case back.

2

3

Tough pointed object

Back side

Insulation film

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Power on

Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).

Notes:

¡ The opening screen appears. You can overwrite the

opening screen (moving picture) with new one. (a
page 40)

¡ When the power is switched on for the first time, a

demonstration message appears on the display. Press
[DISP] to change to regular mode. (a page 12)

Power off

Hold down [SRC] (PWR: Power) for 2 sec.
or more.

Note: The ending screen appears. You can overwrite the

ending screen (moving picture) with new one. (a page

40)

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General

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

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

Removing

1

Turn off the power. (a page 14)

2

Press [] (Release).

(The face plate disen­gages with a click when
it is removed.)

The face plate automati­cally closes in 5 sec­onds if it is open or tilt­ed.

The power is automatically turned off while the unit
is active.

3

Put the face plate in the case.

Mounting

1

Slide the left side of the face plate in
place.

2

Press the right end of the face plate
until “click” is heard.

Cautions:

¡ It is recommended to remove or mount the face

plate when the plate is at the closed position.
Do not remove or mount the face plate when the
plate is in motion.

¡ 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
levels.

¡ 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 con-

tacts, 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.

Open/Eject

Press [] (OPEN).

When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automatically
be ejected.

Close

Press [] (OPEN).

Tilt

The display angle changes among 4 levels as follows
every time you hold down [] (TILT) for 1 sec. or
more and release.

Note: The last selected
angle is maintained even
after turning off the power.

Notes:

¡ The volume level can be set independently for each

source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one
volume setting for all FMs)

¡ The volume is not adjustable while an error display is

on the monitor. (a page 46)

q Up
w Down

Setting Range: 0 to 40
Default: 18

Volume off (down)

Press [](MUTE).

Cancel

Press [](MUTE) again.

Note:

Volume-down range can be specified. (apage

38)

General

Power On/off

(PWR: Power)

Face Plate Motion (Open/Close, Tilt)

(OPEN/CLOSE, TILT)

Volume Adjustment

(VOLUME)

Temporary Volume Off (Down)

MUTE (ATT: Attenuation)

Cautions:

¡ 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 slots.
¡ For the following cases, the face plate automatical-

ly closes. Use caution not to catch your finger.

¡ After a lapse of 20 seconds
¡ When a disc is inserted
¡ When the face plate is removed (a page 14)

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

(Anti-Theft System)

SRC

CS

SRC

SRCCSSRC

CS

TILT 1
TILT 2
TILT 3

OPEN

TILT OFF

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The display changes as follows every time [DISP] is
pressed.
Note: You can select a graphic pattern and a still image
from originally stored data. (a page 39) You can also use
your original images. (Customize Function a page 40)

At power-off:

Clock display (default)

The dimmer level changes as follows every time you hold
down [MENU] (DIM:Dimmer) for 2 sec. or more.

Brighter (Default)

Medium

Mode

Folder hierarchy (MP3/WMA mode only.)

Ordinary display + graphic pattern

Ordinary display + still image

Ordinary display + clock

Display OFF
All displays disappear in 5 seconds.

XM Satellite Radio category (XM DirectTMreceiver mode only)

At power-on:

Darker

Off

Only graphic pattern

Only still image

Display Change

(DISP: Display)

Dimmer Control

(DIM: Dimmer)

Note: This setting is not adjustable with the remote
control.

SRCCSSRC

CS

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Radio

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (a page 21)

Source Selection

(SRC: Source)

The source changes as follows every time [SRC]

(Source)

is pressed.

Player

Auxiliary (AUX 1)

Auxiliary (AUX2)

SRC

CS

SRC

When connecting CD Changer, DVD Changer (a page
32, 34)

When connecting XM Direct

TM

receiver (a page 30)

When connecting a device that is not
compatible with this unit

When loading CD (a page 24)

When loading MP3/WMA disc (a page 26)

When connecting a TV

When connecting a device that is not compatible with
this unit

Note: Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer to
AUX2. (a Installation Instructions)

You can optimize the performance of CS Auto (Circle
Surround Automotive) by following the steps below.

1

Set the CS Auto mode to on.

2

Hold down [CS] (Circle Surround) for 2
sec. or more to display the audio menu
display.

3

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

4

Press [DISP] to confirm the adjustment.

SRC

CS

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GeneralSound Control

CS Auto

(Circle Surround

Automotive )

CS Auto allows your car interior to change to a splendid
audio room in a moment. Every speaker can be fine­tuned.

You can toggle the CS Auto function on and off every
time you press [CS] (Circle Surround). Select CS Auto
on or off after setting each item.

Note: If you enable CS Auto, the following functions are
automatically disabled:

SQ, POSITION, BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE/FADER, SUB­WOOFER LEVEL, LPF, HPF, SBC-SW

SRC

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CS

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Lights when CS Auto is activated.

CS AUTO MODE

Three-dimensional natural sound field is reproduced with
clarity in response to sound.

: Music

(default in other than the AM mode)

: Cinema

: Monaural (default in the AM mode)

SBC-SW: Super Bass Control-Subwoofer

The rear speaker can be used as a substitutional
subwoofer when a subwoofer is not connected.

Holding down [] (SBC-SW) for 2 sec. or more
toggles SBC-SW on and off.

CS AUTOMOTIVE MENU display

You can toggle the SQ function on and off every
time you press [CS] (SQ).

Notes:

¡ Each SQ level is changeable. (a page 20)
¡ If you enable SQ, the following functions are

automatically disabled:
CS Auto, F-TruBass, R-TruBass, S.W.-TruBass,
F-Focus, R-Focus, F-R MIX

Lights when SQ is activated.

(Hidden in the FLAT mode)

SQ (Sound Quality)

SRC

CS

CS

You have six preset modes (FLAT, POP, ROCK, VOCAL,
JAZZ, CLUB).

SQ9 (9-Band Sound Quality)

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

Off (default)

On

Notes:

¡ If ON is selected, the settings of subwoofer level

adjustment and subwoofer low pass filter are activat­ed. (a page 36)

¡ When SBC-SW is set to ON, the CS mode automatical-

ly turns off.

Lights when SBC-SW is activated.

SRC

CS

CS

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1

Press [SRC] (Source) to select the
radio mode.

2

Press [BAND] to select a band.

Notes:

¡ For tuning in on only stations whose receiving condi-

tions are good in the station search, set LOCAL to ON.
(a page 23)

¡ For reducing noise when a receiving FM stereo wave

is weak, set MONO to ON. (a page 23)

3

Select a station.

Frequency adjustment

[]] (TUNE): Lower
[[] (TUNE): Higher

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

for station search.

Preset station selection

[{] (P·SET: Preset): Lower preset number
[}] (P·SET: Preset): Higher preset number

Note:

¡ Direct Access can be executed with [1] to [6]

buttons on remote control.

¡ Stations in FM 1 to 3 are sequentially selectable

without changing bands when “ALL BAND” is
selected in “AUTO PRESET”.

Band

Frequency

Lights when LOCAL is
activated. (a page 23)

Radio mode display

Preset Number

Lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.
(“STEREO”: CQ-C9801U, CQ-C9701U)

Lights when MONO is activated.

(a page 23)

Operation Flow

SRC

CS

SRC

Indicates the intensity of
the radio wave.

A radio DSP is integrated into this unit. The IF filter allows the radio to adjust the bandwidth automatically to maintain optimum
reception.

SOUND QUALITY Menu display

You can make a fine adjustment of SQ and Position.

1

Set the SQ mode to on.

2

Hold down [CS] (SQ) for 2 sec. or more
to display the audio menu display.

3

Press [}] or [{] to select a function to
be adjusted.

4

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

5

Adjust the setting value.

[}][{][]][[]: Select
[BAND] (SET): Confirm

6

Press [DISP] to confirm the adjustment.

SQ PRESET SELECT

Select your favorite type from 6 kinds of SQ Presets.

Note: You can also select the SQ preset number by
pressing [1] to [6] on the remote control.

SQ ADJUSTMENT (SQ9)

You can make a fine adjustment to the currently selected
SQ presetting in each type (except FLAT).

[]][[]: Frequency band

selection

qw: Frequency selection

[

}][{]: Level up/down

Note: If you hold down [BAND] for 2 sec. or more, the
presetting that is called up can be turned into the default.

SQ PRESET MEMORY

The current value is assigned to one of SQ preset 2 to 6.

1

Select a preset number by pressing [}],

[{], []]

or [[].

2

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

Note: You can also select the SQ preset number by
pressing [2] to [6] on the remote control, and assign the
current value to the selected preset number by holding
down the same button for 2 sec. or more.

POSITION

You can make the optimal sound field in accordance with
your seat.

CS

CS

SRC

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In the AM mode, only NOISE SUPPRESSION and LOCAL
can be selected.

1

Press [MENU] to
display the menu
display.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be
adjusted.

3

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

4

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

MONO (Monaural)

Noise reduction when the signal strength decreases

: Receiving in stereo (default)

: Receiving in mono and reducing the noise level

LOCAL

Setting when searching for a station

: Searching even for a relatively low-intensity

radio wave station (default)

: Searching only for a high-intensity radio wave

station

NOISE SUPPRESSION

IF filter setting for noise suppression

: Wide range

:

Middle range (

default

)

: Narrow range

AUTO PRESET

You can select 6 or 18 stations for FM presetting with the
use of APM.

:

Presets 6 stations to FM1 to FM3 respectively, that is, 18
stations in total at the same time. This function is useful
for presetting more than 6 stations. (default)

:

Presets 6 stations with good reception to the selected
band from FM1 to FM3. This function is useful for preset­ting stations in different areas in different bands.

PRESET EDIT

You can arrange the order of the preset stations. Preset
stations can be reordered as you like after executing APM
or the like.

1

Press [}], [{], []] or [[] to select one
station to be interchanged.

2

Press [BAND] to confirm your selection.

3

Press [}], [{], []] or [[] to select the
other station to be interchanged.

4

Press [BAND] to confirm your selection.

●Calling an FM station registered on D•M.

RADIO AUDIO FILTER

You can select the reception status (band) of FM stations
registered on D•M.

: OFF (default)

: High cut level 1

: High cut level 2

Mono/Local Setting (Radio Menu Display)

(MONO/LOCAL)

Radio

Radio

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

Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [}]
(P·SET) or [{] (P·SET).

Notes:

¡ Direct Access can be executed with [1] to [6] buttons

on remote control.

¡ You can switch between 6 and 18 for FM presetting

stations. (a page 23)

¡ Preset stations are changeable. (a page 23)

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

Stations with good receiving conditions are automatically
preset.

1

Select a band.

2

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 [}] or [{].

Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Manual station preset

1

Tune in to a station.

2

Hold down [}] or [{] for 2 sec. or
more.

3

Select a preset number by pressing [}]
or [{].

4

Preset the station by holding down [}]
or [{] for 2 sec. or more.

Frequency/preset number blinks once.

Notes:

¡ New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
¡ In step 2, a station can be registered by holding down

the numeric button [1] to [6] for 2 sec. or more.

¡ To stop presetting stations, press [DISP] (Display).

Station Preset

(APM: Auto Preset Memory, P·SET: Preset)

Direct Memory

(D•M: Direct Memory)

You can assign your favorite broadcasting station to the
[D•M] button. As the result of doing that, your favorite
broadcasting station can be received even if the CD mode
or the CD changer mode is activated. (Default: FM 87.9
MHz)

Note: For the use of an FM transmitter, it is useful
for users to register applicable frequencies on D•M
(Direct Memory).

D•M station calling

1

Press [D•M] (Direct Memory).

D•M station writing

1

Select a station you would like to preset.

2

Hold down [D•M] (Direct Memory) for
2 sec. or more.

Lights when the D•M mode is activated.

SRC

CS

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Cautions:

¡ This unit does not support 8 cm {3˝ } discs.
¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. (a page 47)
¡ 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 when the

panel is in motion.

¡ 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)” (a page 47).

¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing

both CD-DA and MP3/WMA data). In case of using such a
CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic playback.

When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (Source) to
select the CD mode.

1

Press [] (OPEN) to open the face
plate.

When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc
will automatically be ejected.

2

Load a disc with the label-side facing up.

The face plate closes automatically, and the unit rec­ognizes the disc and starts playing automatically,
too.

3

Select a desired track.

Track selection

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

Pause

Press [BAND] (

h

/

5

).

Press again to cancel.

4

Press [] (OPEN/eject) to eject the
disc.

Track number Time

Lights when the disc is
loaded.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is
activated.

CD-TEXT display
Notes:

¡ For scrolling text, hold down [DISP] for 2 sec. or

more.

¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information

on the disc.

Random and Repeat play can be set.

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be
adjusted.

3

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

4

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

RANDOM

: Off (default)

: Random playback

REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current track repeatedly

TEXT

Text display

: Enabled (default)
: Disabled

Play Mode Selection

One-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [RANDOM] or [REPEAT].

RANDOM

Press [RANDOM] (Random).
Press again to cancel.

REPEAT

Press [REPEAT] (Repeat).
Press again to cancel.

SCAN play

You can find your favorite track by playing first 10-sec. of
each track.

Press [SCAN].
Press again to cancel.

Direct Access

A track can be directly selected.

Example: track number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [SET].

Note: To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]

(Display).

Operation FlowCD mode display

Functions only by

remote control unit

Random, Repeat Play (CD Menu Display)

(RANDOM, REPEAT)

SRC

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Notes:

¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” (a page 28)
¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing

both CD-DA and MP3/WMA data). In case of using such a
CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic playback.

Operation Flow

When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC] (Source) to
select the CD mode.

1

Press [] (OPEN) to open the face
plate.

When a disc is already loaded ( lights), the disc
will automatically be ejected.

2

Load a disc with the label-side facing up.

The face plate closes automatically, and the unit rec­ognizes the disc and starts playing automatically,
too. (It may take several minutes to start for a disc
that has a lot of files.)

3

Select a desired folder/file.

Folder selection

[}] (FOLDER): Next folder
[{] (FOLDER): Preceding folder

File selection

[7] (TRACK): Next file
[6] (TRACK): Preceding file (press twice)

Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press [BAND] (

h

/

5

).

Press again to cancel.

4

Press [] (OPEN/eject) to eject the
disc.

MP3/WMA mode display

Folder number

Information Display

Notes:

¡ For scrolling text, hold down [DISP] for 2 sec. or

more.

¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information

on the disc.

¡ ID3/WMA tag information is displayed for the album

name and title/artist name.

File number

File type indicator

(Folder Random)

(Folder Repeat)

(Folder Scan)

Random and Repeat play can be set.

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be
adjusted.

3

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

4

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

RANDOM

: Off (default)

: Random playback (from whole disc)

FOLDER RANDOM

: Off (default)

: Random playback (from selected folder)

REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current file repeatedly

FOLDER REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current folder repeatedly

TEXT

: Folder name/File name

(default)

: Album/Title (tag information)

: No display

Play Mode Selection

One-touch operation is available for selecting a file
playing style by use of [RANDOM] or [REPEAT].

RANDOM, REPEAT

Press the button. Press again to cancel.

FOLDER RANDOM, FOLDER REPEAT

Hold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Hold
down again to cancel.

SCAN play

You can find your favorite file by playing first 10-sec. of
each file.

SCAN (All files)

Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel.

FOLDER SCAN (1st file in each folder)

Hold down [SCAN] for 2 sec. or more. Hold down
again to cancel.

Direct Access

A file in the current folder can be directly selected.

Example: file number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [SET].

Notes:

¡ For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#]

(NUMBER) twice.

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

first file or folder on the disc is selected.

¡ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP] (Display).

Random, Repeat Play (MP3/WMA Menu Display)

(RANDOM, REPEAT)

Functions only by

remote control unit

Time

Lights when the disc is
loaded.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is
activated.

MP3/WMA Player

CS

SRC

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MP3/WMA Player

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What is MP3/WMA?

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media

TM

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
650MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps
and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).

Notes:

¡ MP3/WMA encoding and CD writing software pro-

grams are not supplied with this unit.

¡ CD writing software is not supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom-

mended for high quality 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 user
manual of your own encoding software and writing
software.

MP3

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

more” and “fixed”.

WMA

¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or

more” and “fixed”.

¡ Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file

to enable this unit to play back.

Display Information

Displayed items

Displayable characters

¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 64

characters.

¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the stan-

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

¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-

guage can be displayed.

ASCII character set

A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following sym­bols:

(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ

_ ` { | } ~

Notes:

¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files

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

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be convert-

ed into an asterisk (

*

).

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

less than 8 (excluding the file extension).

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 dam-

age, but also damage your hearing.

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title
Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name
File name

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name
Title name/Artist name

¡ WMA (WMA tag)

Album name
Title name/Artist name

¡ 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

unnecessary folder on a disc.

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

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

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

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

use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.

Supported file systems

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

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

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

Compression formats

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

Folder selection order/file playback order

Maximum number of files/folders

¡ Maximum number of files: 999
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is

included.)

Notes:

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of

the presence or absence of MP3/WMA file.

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

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

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA

players even if the same disc is used.

¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder

name.

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.

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

Notes on MP3/WMA (continued)

MP3/WMA Player

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

2

3

Root Folder
(Root Directory)

q

4

w

5

6

7

e

r

8

Folder Selection

File Selection

q

t
y

1 8

–In the order

–In the order

(Max.)

y

1

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

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XM Tuner

(XM DirectTMreceiver)

An optional XM DirectTMreceiver allows you to receive the XM radio service.

Note: A changer and an XM Direct

TM

receiver are not connectable at the same time.

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1

Press [SRC] (Source) to select the XM
tuner.

2

Press [BAND] to select a band.

Preparation:

¡ Connect the optional XM Direct

TM

receiver

(XMD1000).

¡ To connect the XM Direct

TM

receiver
(XMD1000), it is required to use an optional
extension cord

(XMDPAN100) that is produced

by XM exclusively for Panasonic products.

Notes:

¡ “RADIO ID” is displayed with channel 0.
¡ “UPDATING” is displayed during the update of the

identification code.

¡ “LOADING” is displayed during the acquisition of

audio data or information.

3

Select a station.

Channel selection

[]] (TUNE): Preceding channel
[[] (TUNE): Next channel

Preset station selection

[{] (P·SET: Preset): Lower preset channel
[}] (P·SET: Preset): Higher preset channel

Note: Direct Access can be executed with [1] to [6]

buttons on remote control.

1

Press [MENU] to
display the menu
display.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be
adjusted.

3

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

4

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

TEXT

Text display

: Enabled (default)

: Disabled

TEXT Setting (XM Tuner Menu Display)

(TEXT)

Operation Flow

SRC

CS

SRC

You can toggle the category on and off every time you
hold down [BAND] for 2 sec. or more. If the category is
set to on, the unit operates as follows for each button:

Channel selection

[]] (TUNE): Preceding channel in current category
[[] (TUNE): Next channel in current category

Category selection

[{] (P·SET: Preset): Preceding category
[}] (P·SET: Preset): Next category

Selection by Category

(P·SET: Preset)

SRC

CS

Band

Channel number/namePreset Number

Artist name/Song title Indicates the intensity of

the radio wave.

Indicates the satellite tuner
is ready.

Channel Preset

(P·SET: Preset)

Up to 6 channels can be preset in XM1 to XM3.
Preset channels can be simply called up by pressing

[}] (P·SET) or [{] (P·SET).
Note: Direct Access can be executed with [1] to [6]

buttons on remote control.

1

Tune in to a channel.

2

Hold down [}] or [{] for 2 sec. or
more.

3

Select a preset number by pressing [}]
or [{].

4

Preset the channel by holding down [}]
or [{] for 2 sec. or more.

channnel name/preset number blinks once.

Notes:

¡ New channels overwrite existing saved stations.
¡ In step 2, a channel can be registered by holding

down the numeric button [1] to [6] on the remote
control unit for 2 sec. or more.

¡ To stop presetting, press [DISP] (Display).

Direct Access

A channel can be directly selected.

Example: channel number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [SET].

Note: To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]

(Display).

Functions only by

remote control unit

Lights when category is activated.

XM Tuner (XM Direct

TM

receiver)

XM mode display

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Disc Changer

(when CDs or MP3 discs are loaded)

You can play CDs or MP3 discs when connecting this unit to a CD changer or a DVD changer.

CQ-C9901U/C9801U/C9701U

Notes:

¡ Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer

(CX-DH801U)

to CH/AUX2.

¡When CX-DP880 or CX-DH801U is connected, a CD-RW disc

is playable.

¡ Trouble may occur while playing CD-Rs. Refer to the section

on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” (a
page 47).

1

Load a magazine (discs).

When a magazine is already loaded ( lights),
press [SRC] (Source) to select the CD changer
mode.

The unit recognizes the magazine and starts playing
automatically.

Note: The changer is automatically turned on when
the magazine is inserted.

2

Select a desired disc/folder/file/track.

Disc selection

[}]: Next disc
[{]: Preceding disc

Folder selection

Hold down for 2 sec. or more.

[}] (FOLDER): Next folder
[{] (FOLDER): Preceding folder

Track/File selection

[7]: Next track/file
[6]: Preceding track/file (press twice)

Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press [BAND] (

h

/

5

).

Press again to cancel.

Disc number Lights when the changer is

connected.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is
activated.

Changer indicator

(Folder Repeat)

(CD changer)

(DVD changer)

Random and Repeat play can be set.

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be
adjusted.

3

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

4

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

RANDOM

¡ CD-DA

RANDOM playback of the selected disc (DVD changer)
RANDOM playback of all discs in the magazine (CD
changer)

¡ MP3 disc

RANDOM playback of the selected folders

: Off (default)

: Random playback

DISC RANDOM

: Off (default)

: Random playback (from selected disc)

REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current track/file repeatedly

DISC REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current disc repeatedly

FOLDER REPEAT (only for MP3 disc)

: Off (default)

: Playing the current folder repeatedly

Random, Repeat Play (Changer Menu Display)

(RANDOM, REPEAT)

Functions only by

remote control unit

Play Mode Selection

One-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [RANDOM] or [REPEAT].

RANDOM, REPEAT

Press the button. Press again to cancel.

DISC RANDOM, DISC REPEAT, FOLDER REPEAT

Hold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Press
again to cancel.

SCAN play

You can find your favorite track by playing first 10-sec. of
each track.

SCAN (All tracks)

Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel.

DISC SCAN (1st track in each disc)

Hold down [SCAN] for 2 sec. or more. Hold down
again to cancel.

Direct Access

A disc can be directly selected.

Example: disc number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [SET].

Note: To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]

(Display).

Operation FlowChanger mode display

SRC

CS

SRC

(Disc Random) CD changer only

(Disc Repeat)

Disc type (DVD changer only)
(CQ-C9801U/C9701U)

Disc type (DVD changer only)
(CQ-C9901U)

(MP3) (MP3)

(Disc Scan) CD changer only

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Disc Changer

(when DVDs or VCDs are loaded)

You can play DVDs or VCDs when connecting this unit to a CD changer or a DVD changer.

Notes:

¡ Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer

(CX-DH801U)

to CH/AUX2.

¡ "AUX2" is displayed when connecting a changer that is not

compatible with this unit.

1

Load a magazine (discs).

When a magazine is already loaded ( lights),
press [SRC] (Source) to select the CD changer
mode.

The unit recognizes the magazine and starts playing
automatically.

Note: The changer is automatically turned on when
the magazine is inserted.

2

Select a desired disc/chapter.

Disc selection

[}]: Next disc
[{]: Preceding disc

Chapter selection

[7]: Next chapter / Next track
[6]: Preceding chapter (press twice)

Preceding track (press twice)

Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press [BAND] (

h

/

5

).

Press again to cancel.

Random and Repeat play can be set.

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press [}] or [{] to select a mode to be
adjusted.

3

Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.

4

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

●For a DVD insertion

CHAPTER REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current chapter repeatedly

TITLE REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current title repeatedly

Note: The unit may not operate for some DVDs.

●For a VCD insertion

REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current track repeatedly

DISC REPEAT

: Off (default)

: Playing the current disc repeatedly

Notes:

¡ The unit may not operate for some VCDs.
¡ The unit may not operate for a disc with the play back

function activated.

Random, Repeat Play (DVD Changer Menu Display)

(RANDOM, REPEAT)

Functions only by

remote control unit

Play Mode Selection

One-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [REPEAT].

CHAPTER REPEAT, REPEAT

Press the button. Press again to cancel.

TITLE REPEAT, DISC REPEAT

Hold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Press
again to cancel.

Direct Access

A disc can be directly selected.

Example: disc number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [SET].

Note: To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]

(Display).

Operation FlowChanger mode display

SRC

CS

SRC

Disc number Lights when the changer is

connected.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is
activated.

(Disc Repeat)

Disc type (DVD changer only)
(CQ-C9801U/C9701U)

Disc type (DVD changer only)
(CQ-C9901U)

(Title Repeat)

(Chapter Repeat)

Notes:

¡ For DVD operations other than the above (i.e. DVD

menu, closed caption, etc.), use the remote con­trol unit supplied with the DVD changer.

¡ The remote control unit supplied with the DVD

changer does not work properly when you aim it
at this unit.

¡ When using the remote control unit supplied with

the DVD changer, aim it at the monitor display
(CY-V7100U).

Disc Changer (when DVDs or VCDs are loaded)

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Audio Setting

Adjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer

You can adjust the settings of bass sound reproduction and 3-dimensional sound field in the CS Auto mode.

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Main volume adjustment

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

q : Up
w : Down

BASS

(Setting range:

–12

to +12 dB, 2 dB step, Default: Bass 0)

q : Up
w : Down

TREBLE

(Setting range:

–12

to +12 dB, 2 dB step, Default: Treble

0)

q : Up
w : Down

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

Balance adjustment

(Setting range: L15 to R15 and Center, Default: Center)

q : Right enhanced
w : Left enhanced

Fader adjustment

(Setting range: R15 to F15 and Center, Default: Center)

q : Front enhanced
w : Rear enhanced

Subwoofer level adjustment

(Setting range : mute (-∞),-6 dB to +6 dB, 2 dB Step,

Default: 0)

q : Up
w : Down

Subwoofer Low Pass Filter

(Setting range: Filter OFF, 60 Hz to 160 Hz,

5 Hz Step,

Default 120 Hz)

q : Up
w : Down

High Pass Filter

(Setting range: Filter OFF, 90 Hz to 225 Hz,

5 Hz Step,

Default: Filter OFF)

q : Up
w : Down

Subwoofer output range

Other speakers output ranges

Audio Setting (when CS Auto disactivated)

1

Set the CS Auto mode to off.

(a page 18)

2

Press [VOLUME]
(

SEL

: Select) to
display the menu
display.

3

Press

[VOL-

UME] (

SEL

:

Select)

to select
a mode to be
adjusted.

4

Turn [VOLUME]
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust.

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 10 sec.
in the audio menu (2 sec. in Main volume adjustment),
the display returns to the regular mode.

Audio Setting

English

Main volume adjustment

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

q : Up
w : Down

F-FOCUS (Front Focus)

(Setting range:

Lv

1

to

Lv

10 and OFF, Default:

Lv

5)

q : Up
w : Down

R-FOCUS (Rear Focus)

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

Lv

10 and OFF, Default:

Lv

5)

q : Up
w : Down

F-TruBass (Front TruBass)

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

Lv

10 and OFF, Default:

Lv

4)

q : Up
w : Down

R-TruBass (Rear TruBass)

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

Lv

10 and OFF, Default:

Lv

4)

q : Up
w : Down

S.W-TruBass (Sub Woofer TruBass)

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

Lv

10 and OFF, Default:

Lv

4)

q : Up
w : Down

F-R MIX (Front to Rear Mixing)

(Setting range:

Lv 1to

Lv

10 and OFF, Default:

Lv

4)

q : Up
w : Down

Audio Setting (when CS Auto activated)

1

Set the CS Auto mode to on.

(a page 18)

2

Press [VOLUME]
(

SEL

: Select) to
display the menu
display.

3

Press

[VOL-

UME] (

SEL

:

Select)

to select
a mode to be
adjusted.

4

Turn [VOLUME]
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust.

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 10 sec.
in the audio menu (2 sec. in Main volume adjustment),
the display returns to the regular mode.

Notes:

¡ TruBass

TruBass is an audio technology to which the technique
of bass sound reproduction used in pipe organs is
electrically applied, and in which an equalizer is not
used at all and bass sound from the speakers to be
used is richly reproduced.

¡ FOCUS

Focus is an audio technology that moves the sound
image of playing sound vertically to reproduce the
sounds of instruments and voices clearly.

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Display Setting

Adjustment to display on the DISPLAY menu

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Function Setting, Display Setting

DISPLAY Menu display

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press []] or [[] to display the DIS­PLAY menu.

3

Press [}] or [{] to select a function to
be adjusted.

4

Press [BAND]
(SET) to confirm
the display.

5

Adjust the setting value.

6

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the
adjustment.

7

Press [MENU].

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

GRAPHIC PATTERN

(Setting range: 5 types (CQ-C9901U)/ 6 types (CQ-

C9801U/C9701U), Default: All)

Switching by []] or [[]

All: Sequential display from pattern A to E.
Pattern A-E

Pattern E: CQ-C9801U/C9701U only

STILL IMAGE

(Setting range: 11types, Default: All)

Switching by []] or [[]

All: Sequential display from pattern 1 to 10
No.1-10

CONTRAST (CQ-C9801U/C9701U only)

(Setting range: 1 to 5, Default: Contrast 3)

[[]: Tilting up view angle
[]]: Tilting down view angle

CLOCK ADJ

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

[[]: Adjusting minutes
[]]: Adjusting hours
[}]: Forward
[{]: Backward

Notes:

¡ The graphic pattern and still image are changeable.

(a page 40)

¡ If corrupted data is selected, “DISPLAY FILE INCOM-

PLETE” appears. (a page 41)

Function Setting

Adjustment to display on the FUNCTION menu

FUNCTION Menu display

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU] for 2 sec. or
more.

2

Press []] or [[] to display the FUNC­TION menu.

3

Press [}] or [{] to select a function to
be adjusted.

4

Press [BAND]
(SET) to confirm
the adjustment.

5

Press [MENU].

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

MUTE KEY

Setting [MUTE] buttons’ functions

: Volume off (Default)

: Volume down by 10 steps

: Volume down by 5 steps

SECURITY

Setting the security function (a page 12)

: ON (Default)

: OFF

BUILT-IN AMP

You can toggle the integrated amplifier on and off.

: Amplifier on (Default)

: Amplifier off (when the external amplifier is

used)

RGB ADJ (CQ-C9901U only)

(Setting range: 1 to 11, Default: 1)
You can adjust the screen color.

[[]: Up
[]]: Down
[}][{]: Select

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Customize the Display (Customize Function)

40

Notes on Customize Function

Note on Download Service

The download service may be suspended or stopped
without advance notice. The download service is not
available in some areas. Please visit the site below for
further information.

Panasonic Web site:
(http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/)

Notes on IMAGE STUDIO

¡ This download service is not available in some areas.

For details, please access the Panasonic website.

¡ IMAGE STUDIO is available only by downloading from

the address below. It is not bundled with this unit.

¡ Refer to the downloaded operating manual for how to

use IMAGE STUDIO.

Notes on File

¡ The customize-specific file is downloadable from the

URL below. You can create exclusive files stored with
a digital camera or other devices by using exclusive
software, IMAGE STUDIO that can be accessed from
the same URL.

¡ Do not change the extension. Otherwise, the data can-

not be recognized.

At Disc Making

¡ Save only customize-specific data.
¡ Save all data in the root directory. Files contained in a

folder cannot be recognized.

¡ Follow the table below with regard to the number of

files that are saved to a disc. Files beyond the speci­fied capacity are not readable.

At Customizing

¡ If customizing is interrupted on account of turning off

the power, stopping the engine, removing the face
plate or other reasons, you may lose the data. In such
a case, try customizing again.

¡ The default image exists on the Panasonic Web site. If

you would like to restore it, download the image from
the site.

Error Display Messages

NO FILES DETECTED

No customize-specific data on the disc

a Load a disc that contains customize-specific

data.

CUSTOMIZING FAILED

Customize failed

a Check to see whether or not the extension is cor-

rect and file contents are appropriate.

DISPLAY FILE INCOMPLETE

Intended moving image or still image is damaged.

a Customize it again and overwrite the file with

new one.

Type Extension Max. number

GRAPHIC PATTERN .pfm 10
STILL IMAGE .pfs 15
OPENING MESSAGE .pfo 5
CLOSING MESSAGE .pfe 5

Download site:

http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/
customize/index.html

Customize the Display (Customize Function)

You can edit the moving images and still images that are initially stored in the unit. You also can use the data that is downloaded from
the Panasonic Web site and the data that is stored with a digital camera or other devices and processed with exclusive software,
IMAGE STUDIO. See "Notes on Customize Function"(a page 41) as well.

Note: Visit Panasonic Web site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/customize/index.html) for details.

CUSTOMIZE Menu display

Preparation:

Put the CD-R/RW that contains data to
be customized in hand.

1

If there is a disc inside, take out the
disc.

2

Press [SRC]
(Source) to select
the CD mode.

3

Hold down [SEL] for 4 sec. or more to
display the menu screen.

4

Load a CD-R/RW that contains data.

Note:

¡ It may take time for the unit to identify the CD-

R/RW.

¡ Discs recorded by the packet writing software are

not supported.

5

Select an item to be customized.

[}][{]: Select
[BAND] (SET):Confirm

Note: To exit the customize menu, hold down
[SEL] 4 sec. or more.

GRAPHIC PATTERN

Moving image data (a page 39)

STILL IMAGE

Still image data (a page 39)

OPENING MESSAGE

Moving image at power on (a page 14)

CLOSING MESSAGE

Moving image at power off (a page 14)

6

Select a file.

Example: GRAPHIC PATTERN

[}][{][]][[]:Select
[BAND] (SET): Confirm

Notes:

¡ Files are automatically identified by their exten-

sions, and target files are displayed.

¡ If [BACK] is selected, the screen of step 5

appears.

7

For a moving image file or still image
file, select where to save the file.

[]][[]: Select
[BAND] (SET):Confirm

Notes:

¡ New data overwrites existing data.
¡ If [BACK] is selected, the screen of step 6

appears.

8

Confirm the changed item.

[]][[]: Select
[BAND] (SET):Confirm

Customization is performed. Do not turn off the
power in mid-operation. (It takes approx. 8 minutes
to complete this operation for a 751 KB moving
image.) After completion of this operation, the
screen of step 5 appears.

Note: If [NO] is selected, the screen of step 5
appears.

9

Press [OPEN] to eject the disc.

10

Hold down [SEL] for 4 sec. or more.

The CD mode comes back.

SRC

CS

SRC

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Troubleshooting

Common (continued)

Some operations

are not executable.

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

a Read the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode.

If the unit is

still out of order, consult your dealer.

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

No sound from

speaker (s)

Balance/Fader setting is not appropriate.

a Readjust Balance/Fader.

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

a Check the speaker wiring.

The speaker

channels are

reversed between

right and left.

The speaker wiring is reversed between right and left.

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

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

The power of the

unit fails

unintentionally.

The safety device works.

a Consult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

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 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.

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

Common

No power to the

unit

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

a Check the wiring.

Fuse blowout

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

Consult your dealer.

Sound is not

generated.

MUTE is set to ON.

a Set MUTE to OFF.

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

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

Instructions)

BUILT-IN AMP is set to ON.

a Set BUILT-IN AMP to OFF. Observe that “AMP OFF” is displayed on the

screen.

The demonstration

screen displayed

and no operable

You cannot operate the unit while the demonstration screen appears.

a Press [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.)

a Check the battery wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

Noise

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

a 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.

a Make sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the chas-

sis securely.

Noise is made in

step with engine

revolutions.

Alternator noise comes from the car.

a Change the wiring position of the ground lead.
a Mount a noise filter on the power supply.

Disc unejectable

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

a Press 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.

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

consult your dealer.

Playing sound is

interrupted

An inappropriate speaker network (device) is used.

a Use a speaker without any speaker network, or use an appropriate speaker

network system that does not cause interruption.

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Troubleshooting

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Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

No playback or

disc ejected

The disc is inserted upside down.

a Insert a disc correctly.

There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc.

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

Sound skipping or

noise

There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc.

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

Sound skipping

due to vibration

The unit is not sufficiently secured.

a Secure the unit to the console box.

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

a Make the angle 30˚ or less.

MP3/WMARemote control unit

The CD-R/RWs that

are playable on

other devices are

not playable on

this unit.

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.

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

recorder after referring to the description about MP3/WMA.

No response to

pressing buttons

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

a Insert a correct battery in the correct direction.

The battery is weak.

a Replace the battery with new one.

The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong.

a 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.)

a Block off sunlight to the sensor.

Sound skipping or

noise

There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc.

a Remove 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.

a Play Non-VBR files.

CD

Problem

Possible causeaPossible solution

The number of auto

preset stations is

less than 6.

The number of receivable stations is less than 6.

a Move to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try pre-

setting.

Preset stations

cannot be stored.

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

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

again.

Channel

unselectable

No contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc.

a Refer to page 30 of this book and the XM's website to sign up for XM Radio

service.

Troubleshooting

XM Direct

TM

receiver (Option)

Radio

Poor reception or

noise

Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.

a 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.).

a Check the wiring of the antenna battery lead.

Stereo broadcast is

received only in

mono.

The MONO mode is active.

a Cancel the MONO mode.

Only nearby

stations can be

received.

The LOCAL mode is active.

a Cancel the LOCAL mode.

Note:

¡Refer to “Notes on MP3/WMA”. (a Page 28)

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Notes on Discs

How to hold the disc

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

Label side

<Correct> <Wrong>

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

If you use commercial CDs, they must have
either of these labels shown at right.

Some copy-protected music CDs are not
playable.

TEXT

¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on 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 can not 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 contains other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA data.
¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW disc for handling it.

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

Notes on

CD-Rs/RWs

Error Display Messages,

Notes on Discs

English

Error Display Messages

The file is not readable.
Error display continues when there is no playable file in the disc at the direct folder

selection.

a Eject the disc.

(After 5 seconds)

To next file automatically

Display

Possible causeaPossible solution

CD/MP3/WMA

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.

A WMA file can be copyrighted.

a The file protected by copyright is not playable.

No disc.

Disc is dirty, or is upside down.

Disc has scratches.

a Eject the magazine.

¡Check the disc.
¡Load the disc again.

(After 5 seconds)

To next disc automatically

No operation by some cause.

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

changer. If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you pur­chased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Servicenter to ask for repairs.

No disc is in the CD changer (magazine).

a Insert discs into the changer (magazine).

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

a Verify the wiring.

XM Direct

TM

receiver

An error arises in the DVD changer.

a Check the DVD changer. (“REGION ERROR” etc.)

Cannot receive XM satellite radio.

a Verify the wiring.

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.

Channel not in service

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

Changer

Note: Messages in the action and display sections of the error chart vary with changers. Refer to the operating
instructions for the CD changer for details.

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Maintenance, Contents by Functions, Specifications

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Above Specifications comply with EIA standards.

Notes:

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

General

Sampling Frequency 8 times oversampling
Pick-Up Type Astigma 3-beam
Light Source Semiconductor laser
Wavelength 790 nm
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio 96 dB (2 V), 106 dB (5 V)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limits
Channel Separation 86 dB (2 V)

FM

Frequency Range 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable Sensitivity 12.2 dBf. (1.12 µV, 75 Ω)
50 dB quieting sensitivity 15.2 dBf. (1.59 µV, 75 Ω)
Frequency Response 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Alternate channel selectivity 75 dB
Stereo Separation 40 dB (1 kHz)
Image response ratio 75 dB
IF response ratio 100 dB
Signal to noise ratio 62 dB

AM

Frequency Range 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity 25 dB/µV (11V, S/N 20 dB)

English

CD PlayerStereo Radio

Power Supply DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V), Test Voltage 14.4 V, Negative Ground
Tone Controls (Bass/Treble) Bass; ±12 dB at 80 Hz, Treble; ±12 dB at 6 kHz
Equalizer Center Frequency (SQ) 62.5, 125, 250, 500, 1 k, 2 k, 4 k, 8 k, 16 k (Hz, default)
Variable Range of Equalizer

-

12 dB to 12 dB (2 dB step)

Current Consumption Less than 2.5 A (CD mode, 0.5 W 4-Speaker)
Maximum Power Output 70 W x 4 (at 1 kHz) volume control maximum
Power Output 31 W x 4 (at 4 Ω)
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
External Input Impedance 10 kΩ (AUX1, CH/AUX2 IN)
External Input Sensitivity Max. 2 V (AUX1, CH/AUX2 IN)
Dimensions (Main Unit) 178 (W) x 50 (H) x 155 (D) mm {7˝ x 1 15/16˝ x 61/8˝}
Weight (Main Unit) 1.7 kg {3 lbs. 12 oz}

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.

Maintenance

Contents by Functions

Cleaning the UnitFuseContents by Functions

49

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 near-

est authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Clock adjustment (CLOCK ADJ) 13
Temporary Volume off (Down) (MUTE (ATT : Attenuation)) 15
Display Change (DISP : Display) 17
Dimmer Control (DIM : Dimmer) 17
SBC-SW: Super Bass Control-Subwoofer 18
Direct Memory

(D • M : Direct Memory) 22

Power Output:
31 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)