Panasonic CQ-RG131U User Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

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Removable Face High-Power Cassette/Receiver with Changer Control

Récepteur/lecteur de cassettes à puissance élevée avec contrôleur

de changeur et panneau avant amovible

Cassette de alta potencia con placa frontal

Removible/Receptor con mando de cambiadiscos

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Safety Information

Radio Frequency Interference Statement
(Part 15 of the FCC-Rules):

Applies only in U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an
automobile installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to consult the dealer or an experience radio technician for help.

FCC Warning:

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

For Canada:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
INCLUDED COMPONENTS.

Identification Label

Find the model number and serial number on
either the back or bottom of the unit. Please
record them in the space below and retain this
booklet as a permanent record of your purchase
to help with identificaton in case of theft.

MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
FROM

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Consignes de sécurité

Información para seguridad

MISE EN GARDE:

POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISOUES D'INCEN­DIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION N'EXPOSEZ
PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À
L'HUMIDITÉ.

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISOUE D'INC­ENDIE OU D'INTERFÉRECES, UTILISER
UNIQUEMENT LES COMPOSANTS FOUR­NIS.

ADVERTENCIA:

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCEND­IOS O SACUDIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO
EXPONGA ESTE PRODUCTO A LA
LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.

PARA REDUCIR RIESGO DE INCENDIOS
O SACUDIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, Y PARA
EVITAR LAS INTERFERENCIAS MOLES­TAS, UTILICE SOLAMENTE LOS COMPO­NENTES INCLUIDOS.

l est recommandé de noter, dans l’espace prévu
ci-dessous, les numéros de modèle et de série
inscrits soit à l’arrière soit sous le fond de
l’appareil, et de conserver ce manuel comme
mémorandum de l’achat afin de permettre
l’identification de l’appareil en cas de vol.

NUMÉRO DE MODÉLE
NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE
DATE DE L'ACHAT
VENDEUR

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NÚMERO DEL MODELO
NÚMERO DE SERIE
FACHA DE COMPRA
NOMBRE DE LA TIENDA

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Busque el número del modelo y el número de
serie ya sea en la parte trasera o en el fondo de
la unidad. Sírvase anotar dichos números en el
espacio siguiente, y mantenga este librete
como una anotación permanente de su compra
para ayudar en la identificación en el caso de
robo.

Déclatalion d'interlerence the frequences
tatllo (Partie 15 des Reglements FCC):

Cst appareil numérique de Classe B est
conforme bu règlement ICES-003 canactten.

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Use This Product Safely

When Driving

Keep the volume level low enough product to be aware of road and traffic conditions.

When Car Washing

Do not expose the product, including the speakers and tapes, to water or excessive moisture. This
could cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.

When Parked

Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your car. Give the interior a
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.

Use the Proper Power Supply

This product is designed to operate of a 12 volt, negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American car.)

Protect the Tape Mechanism

Keep magnets, screwdrivers, or other metallic objects away from the tape mechanism and tape
head to prevent poor performance or malfunctions.

Use Authorized Servicenters

Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision product. Please refer to the Servicenter list
included with this product for service assistance.

Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this
product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and
mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by
people who take pride in their work. Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built
into this product, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

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Contents

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

(Part 15 of the FCC Rules)......................................................................2

Use This Equipment Safely....................................................................4

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Power and Sound Controls..............................................................10

How to adjust the volume, mute, balance, and tone for best listening

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Radio Basics......................................................................................12

Manual and automatic tuning, band selection, preset stations

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Cassette Tape Player Basics............................................................14

How to load, wind, play, and eject a cassette tape

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CD Changer Basics...........................................................................16

Play, repeat, random and scan, error messages

Note:

CD changer controls are applicable to units with optional CD changer
unit (sold separately).

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Clock Basics......................................................................................18

Setting the time, selecting the clock display

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Installation Guide..............................................................................19

Step-by-step procedures, anti-theft system, electrical connections

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Troubleshooting................................................................................28

Troubleshooting tips, where to get service help

Specifications .......................................................................................29

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Précautions à prendre

Au volant

Régler le volume à un niveau qui ne risque pas de masquer les bruits ambiants.

Lavage de la v oiture

Afin de prévenir tout risque de court-circuit ou d’incendie, ne pas exposer l’équipement, y compris
les haut-parleurs et les cassettes, à l’eau ni à une humidité excessive.

Voiture stationnée

L’habitacle d’une voiture immobile exposée au soleil toutes vitres fermées devient rapidement très
chaud. Laisser rafraîchir l’intérieur du véhicule avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

Source d’alimentation

Cet appareil est conçu pour fonctionner sur un système d’alimentation avec batterie de 12 V avec
négatif à la masse (système standard sur les voitures de construction nord-américaine).

Mécanisme de défilement

Ne pas approcher d’aimants, de tournevis ou tout autre objet métallique du mécanisme de
défilement de la bande et de la tête magnétique.

Réparation

Ne pas tenter de démonter ou d’ajuster l’appareil soi-même. Confier toute réparation à un centre de
service agréé.

Panasonic est heureuse de vous compter parmi les utilisateurs de ses appareils électroniques.
Nous pouvons vous assurer que cet appareil vous procurera de longues heures d’agrément. Notre
réputation est fondée sur une ingénierie électronique et mécanique de haute précision laquelle
préside à la fabrication d’appareils ne comportant que des composants de choix assemblés par un
personnel soucieux de la bonne réputation acquise par la qualité de son travail. Après avoir
découvert la qualité, la valeur et la fiabilité de cet appareil, vous aussi serez fier d’être un client

Panasonic.

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Table des matières

Précautions à prendre............................................................................8

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Interrupteur et commandes de réglage de la sonorité..................30

Réglage des volume, Mute (assourdissement), balance et tonalité pour
la meilleure écoute

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Fonctionnement de la radio.............................................................32

Synotonisation manuelle et automatique, sélection de la bande et
stations en mémoire

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Fonctionnement du lecteur de cassettes .......................................34

Chargement, rebobinage, lecture et éjection de la cassette.

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Fonctionnement du lecteur-changeur audionumérique................36

Lecture, lecture en reprise, lecture aléatoire et balayage, message
d’erreurs

Remarque:

Les commandes de changeur de disques ne s’appliquent qu’aux auto­radios auxquels un lecteur-changeur (vendu séparément) est raccordé.

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Fonctionnement de I’horloge...........................................................38

Réglage de I’heure, sélection de l’affichage de l’horloge

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Guide d’installation...........................................................................39

Marche à suivre, système antivol, raccordements électriques

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En cas de difficulté ...........................................................................48

Guide de dépannage, service après-vente

Données techniques.............................................................................49

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Use este equipo de manera segura

Cuando esté conduciendo

Mantenga el nivel del volumen suficiente bajo para poder darse cuenta de las condiciones de tráfico
de la carretera.

Cuando esté lavando el auto

No exponga el equipo, incluso los altavoces y los discos compactos, a la agua o a la humedad
excesiva. Eso podría causar cortocircuitos, incendio u otros daños.

Cuando haya estacionado

El estacionar bajo la luz solar directa produce temperaturas muy altas dentro de su vehículo.
Asegúrese de enfriar el interior del vehículo antes de encender la unidad.

Use la fuente de alimentación apropiada

Este equipo está diseñado para funcionar con un sistema de 12 voltios, de polo negativo puesto a
tierra (el sistema normal en los autos norteamericanos).

Protección del mecanismo de la cinta

Mantenga imanes, destornilladores u otros objetos metálicos lejos del mecanismo de la cinta y de la
cabeza de la cinta para evitar rendimiento pobre o mal funcionamiento.

Use los centros de servicio autorizados

No intente desmontar o ajustar este equipo de precisión. Para solicitar ayuda relativa a los servicios
de mantenimiento, refiérase a la lista de los centros de servicio.

Panasonic le da la bienvenida a la familia constantemente en aumento de poseedores de
productos electrónicos. Nos esforzamos en proporcionarle las ventajas de la ingeniería mecánica y
electrónica de precisión, de una fabricación con componentes cuidadosamente seleccionados, y de
un montaje realizado por personas orgullosas de la reputación que su trabajo ha cimentado para
nuestra empresa. Estamos seguros de que este producto le proporcionará muchas horas de
distracción y, una vez comprobada la calidad, el valor y la fiabilidad incorporados, usted también se
sentirá orgulloso de pertenecer a nuestra familia.

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Indice

Use este equipo de manera segura ......................................................8

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Alimentación y mandos de sonido..................................................50

Para ajustar el volumen, el silenciamiento, el balance, y el tono para
conseguir una buena recepción

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Operación básica del radio..............................................................52

Sintonía manual y automática, selección de la banda, estaciones
presintonizadas

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Operación básica del tocacintas de cassette.................................54

Cómo cargar, enrollar, tocar y expulsar una cinta cassette.

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Conocimientos básicos cambiadiscos de CD................................56

Reproducción, repetición, al azar y exploración, mensajes de errores.

Note:

Los mandos del cambiadiscos de CD son aplicables a la unidad con
cambiadiscos de CD opcional (vendido separadamente).

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Operación básica del reloj ...............................................................58

Ajuste de las horas y selección de la visualización del reloj.

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Guía de instalación...........................................................................59

Procedimientos paso a paso, sistema anti-robo, conexiones eléctricas

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Localización de avería......................................................................68

Sugerencias para localización de averías, donde obtener ayuda de
servicio.

Especificaciones...................................................................................69

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Power and Sound Controls

LOUD

LOUD

Power

Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
Press [PWR] to switch on the power.

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Volume

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Press [VOL

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Volume Level

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Press [VOL jj] or [VOL ii] for more than 0.5 second to
change numeric levels on the display rapidly.

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Mute

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Press [MUTE] to decrease volume level.

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“MUTE” blinks while this operation.

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Press [MUTE] again to cancel.

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Tone Enhancement

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Press and hold [MUTE] (LOUD) for more than 2 seconds to
enhance bass and treble tones when listening at low or medium
volume.

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Press and hold [MUTE] (LOUD) for more than 2 seconds again
to deactivate when listening at higher volumes.

Note: This unit is equipped with an anti-volume-blast circuit which serves as an automatic
volume level adjuster so that you will not be deafened with sudden loud volume.
This system operates as follows. When [PWR] is switched on, the volume level is low. After that,
the volume level gradually returns to the level as the same as the one before turning off.
Anti-volume-blast circuit is not effective when volume level is lower than position 20 at the display.

Press and hold

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Changing Audio Modes

Press [SEL] to switch the audio modes as follows.

VOL

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BAS

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TRE

(Volume) (Bass) (Treble)

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FAd

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BAL

(Fader) (Balance)

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Bass and Treble

Press [SEL] to select the BASS (TREBLE) mode. Press [VOL jj]
or [VOL ii] to increase or decrease the bass/treble response.

–12 to 12

–12 to 12

Balance

Press [SEL] to select the BALANCE mode. Press [VOL jj] or
[VOL ii] to shift the sound volume to the right or left speakers.

1 to 15R or L Balance Center

Fader

Press [SEL] to select the FADER mode. Press [VOL jj] or [VOL

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1 to 15F or R

Fader Center

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Note: When a control mode (BAS/TRE/BAL/FAd) is selected but no operation is made within 5
seconds (2 seconds at volume mode), the display will return to the normal operation (Radio,
Cassette, etc.) mode. In such a case, press [SEL] again to select the next control mode.

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(R: Right, L: Left)

(F: Front, R: Rear)

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Radio Basics

LOUD

LOUD

LOUD

Change to the tuner mode

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In case of Tape mode ..............................Eject a tape.

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In case of CD Changer mode ..................Press [BAND].

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Selecting a Band

Press [BAND] to select the band as follows.

FM1

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FM2

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FM3

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AM

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"ST" indicator lights if the station is broadcasting in stereo.

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Manual Tuning

Press [TUNE jj] or [TUNE ii] to move to a higher or lower
frequency.

Seek Tuning

Press and hold [TUNE jj] or [TUNE ii] for more than 0.5
second, then release. The radio automatically stops on the next
station.

To reduce interference during
FM broadcasts (MONO)

Press [MONO] for monaural reception in case a lot of interference
is present in an FM stereo signal or to improve the listening quality
of weak FM broadcasts. To turn it off, press [MONO] again.

Hold and release

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Manual Station Preset

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Press [BAND] to select a desired band.

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Use manual or seek tuning to find a station that you want to
program into memory.

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Press and hold one of the station selector buttons 1 through 6
until the display blinks. The memory is now set for that button
on the band you have selected.
Repeat the process to set other stations for the FM1 to AM
bands.

Auto Preset Memory

Select a band, and press and hold [BAND] (APM) for more than 2
seconds.

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The 6 strongest available stations will be automatically set in
memory on preset buttons [1] through [6].

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Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5
seconds.

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Press the appropriate preset button for the station you want to
hear.

Note: The stations manually preset on the selected band will be
deleted.

Note: You can change the memory setting by repeating the above
procedure.

Preset Station Setting

Up to 24 stations can be preset in the station memory as follows;

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

6 stations 6 stations 6 stations 6 stations

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Preset Number

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Press and hold

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Caution: For safety reasons, do not attempt to program while driving.

Tuning in a Preset Station

Press any of the buttons [1] through [6] to tune in the station
preset by the above steps to .

LOUD



Press and hold

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LOUD

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Cassette Tape Player Basics

LOUD

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Loading a Cassette

Gently insert a cassette with the exposed tape side facing to the
right until the mechanism captures it, and playback starts.

Program Indicator
(This indication “ ” rotates.)

Rewind and Fast Forward

When the program indicator

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lights, press [] to rewind or
press [] to fast forward the tape.
When the program indicator lights, press [] to fast forward or
press [] to rewind the tape.

To stop rewind or fast forward, gently press the button that is not in
use.
The tape will resume playing from that position.

Changing Sides

Press [] and [] at the same time to switch to the program
on the other side of the tape.
The display changes to indicate which program is playing.

Top Side Playing Bottom Side Playing

Press Both

“” light : Fast Forward
“” light : Rewind

“” light : Rewind
“” light : Fast F orward

Exposed Tape

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LOUD

Stopping and Ejecting the
Tape

Once inserted into the unit, your tape will play continuously until
you eject it.
If you press [

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radio operation.
When you stop the car engine, the tape will stop but not be
ejected.

Notes:

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You can not change to CD Changer mode or Radio mode while
tape playing. If you want to change to CD Changer mode or
Radio mode, eject the tape.

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Always remove the cassette when you stop using the cassette
player. This will prolong the life of your tape.

Notes on Cassette Tapes

Pencil

Do not touch
or pull out
the tape.

Tape Slack:
Use a pencil or similar object to take up the slack
as shown. If a loose tape is used, this may result
in the tape becoming tangled in the rotating
parts of the unit.

Notes:

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To maintain your cassette player in top condition, avoid using tapes that are longer than 90
minutes (C-90).

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If you insert into the unit a cassette with a loose tape caused by forcing it into cassette with a
finger or the like, the cassette may not be properly reproduced. In such a case, eject the
cassette, make the tape tigt, then insert it back into the deck.

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CD Changer Basics

Note:

CD changer functions are applicable to units with optional CD changer unit.
(sold separately)

LOUD

LOUD

To Changer mode

While a disc magazine inserted in the CD changer, press [CD·C].
Play starts from the first track.

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Selecting a Disc

Press [DISCjj] or [iiDISC] to select discs in ascending or
descending order.

Selecting a Track

Press [TRACK ] once to go to the next track. Press repeatedly
to step forward through all the tracks.
Press [TRACK ] once to play from the beginning of the current
track. Press twice to play the previous track. Press repeatedly to
step backward through all the tracks.

Note: The cassette, if loaded, should be removed. Otherwise,
the CD play will not start.

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Play

Time

Disc Number

Track Number

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Error Display Messages

Searching a Track

Press and hold [TRACK ] or [TRACK ] for more than 0.5
second to activate fast forward or reverse through a track. Release
[TRACK ] or [TRACK ] to resume the normal CD play from
that position.

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Repeating a Track

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Press [4] (REPEAT) to repeat the current selection. “REPEAT”
indicator lights.

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The current selection continues to repeat until you press [4]
(REPEAT) again.

Hold and release

LOUD

Random Selection

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Press [5] (RANDOM) to random selection of music is played
from all available CDs. “RANDOM” indicator lights.

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To turn it off, press [5] (RANDOM) again.

Scanning Tracks

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Press [3] (SCAN). The track number blinks and the first 10
seconds of each track on the discs play in sequence.

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To stop scanning and continue with the current track, press [3]
(SCAN) again.

LOUD

Scanning Discs

Press and hold [3] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds. The 1st track
of all the discs in the magazine is played for 10 seconds each.
Also, Disc Number blinks at the same time. To stop the current
play of the disc scanning, press and hold [3] (SCAN) for more
than 2 seconds again.

LOUD

Displays when the compact disc is
dirty or upside down. Selects the
next available compact disc.

Displays when compact disc is
scratched. Selects next available
compact disc.

Displays when the compact disc
stops operating for some reason.
Please contact your nearest
autorized panasonic Serviceter.

Displays when there is no disc in
the magazine.

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Clock Basics

(The clock system is 12-hours.)

LOUD

LOUD

Initial Time Setting

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Press [DISP]. “AdJ” is displayed.



Press and hold [DISP] again for more
than 2 seconds. “12” blinks indicating
the time setting mode is activated.



To set hours, press [jj] or [ii].



Press [DISP] again for minute setting.



To set minutes, press [jj] or [ii].
Hold [jj] or [ii]to change numbers
rapidly.



When you have set the time, press

[DISP].

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Resetting the Time

When you want to reset the time, press and hold [DISP] for more
than 2 seconds to activate the time setting mode. Then, repeat
step to above.

Selecting the Clock Display

Press [DISP] for clock display.
Press [DISP] once again, the current audio display mode
resumes.

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








Press and hold

Press and hold

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Warranty Card . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fill this out promptly

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Panasonic Servicenter for service

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keep this for future reference in case the unit needs servicing

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Installation Hardware . . . . . . .Needed for in-dash installation

Installation Guide

This installation information is designed for experienced installers
and is not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain
warnings or cautions of potential dangers in attempting to install
this product.

Any attempt to install this product in a motor car by anyone other
than qualified installer could cause damage to the electrical system
and could result in serious personal injury or death.

WARNING

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Overview

This product should be installed by a
professional. However, if you plan to install this
unit yourself, your first step is to decide where
to install it. The instructions in these pages will
guide you through the remaining steps: (Please

refer to “WARNING” statement above).

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Identify and label the vehicle wires.

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Connect the vehicle wires to the wires of the
power connector.

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Install the unit in the dash.

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Check the operation of the unit.

If you do encounter problems, please consult
your nearest professional installer.

Caution: This unit will operate with a 12 volt
DC negative ground auto battery system only.
Do not attempt to use it in any other systems.
Doing so could cause serious damage.

Before you begin installation, look for the
following items included in the packing with
your unit.

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Installation Hardware

No.

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Mounting Collar

Hex. Nut (5 mm

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Rear Support Strap

Tapping Screw
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Mounting Bolt (5 mmφ)

Power Connector

Dismounting Plate

Removable Face
Plate Case

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Required Tools

You'll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 volt AA battery,
and the following:

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Dashboard Specifications

Power Lead

If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
Cut the connector wires one at a time from the
plug (leaving the leads as long as possible) so
that you can work with individual leads.

Tur n the ignition on to the accessory position,
and ground one lead of the test bulb to the
chassis.

Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of
the exposed wires from the cut radio connector
plug. Touch one wire at a time until you find the
outlet that causes the test bulb to light.

Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb
also turns off and on, that outlet is the car
power lead.

If your car is not wired for an audio unit :
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for
radio (RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition
(IGN).

Battery Lead

If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will
need to locate the car’s battery lead. Otherwise
you may ignore this procedure. (The yellow
battery lead provides continuous power to
maintain a clock, memory storage, or other
function.)

If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the
car battery lead by grounding one lead of the
test bulb to the chassis and checking the
remaining exposed wires from the cut radio
connector plug.

If your car is not wired for an audio unit :
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for
the battery, usually marked BAT.

THICKNESS
MIN. 3/16" (4.75 mm)
MAX. 7/32" (5.56 mm)

7-5/32" (182mm)

2-3/32" (53 mm)

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Identify All Leads

The first step in installation is to identify all the
car wires you’ll use when hooking up your
sound system.
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you
label it using masking tape and a permanent
marker. This will help avoid confusion when
making connections later.

Note: Do not connect the power connector to
the stereo unit until you have made all
connections. If there are no plastic caps on the
stereo hooking wires, insulate all exposed leads
with electrical tape until you are ready to use
them. Identify the leads as follows.

12 V DC

TEST BULB

ELECTRICAL

TAPE

SIDE-CUT

PLIERS

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Speakers

Identify the car speaker leads. There will be two
leads for each speaker, usually color coded.
A handy way to identify the speaker leads and
the speaker they connect with is to test the
leads using a 1.5 volt AA battery as follows.

Hold one lead against one pole of the battery
and stroke the other lead across the other pole.
You will hear a scraping sound in a speaker if
you are holding a speaker lead.
If not, keep testing different lead combinations
until you have located all the speaker leads.
When you label them, include the speaker
location for each.

Antenna Motor

If your car is equipped with an automatic power
antenna, identify the car motor antenna lead by
connecting one bulb tester lead to the car
battery lead and touching the remaining
exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug
one at a time. You will hear the antenna motor
activate when you touch the correct wire.

Antenna

The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a
metal plug at the end.

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Connect All Leads

Now that you have identified all the wires in the
car, you’re ready to begin connecting them to
the stereo unit wires. The connection diagram
on Page 27 show the proper connections and
color coding of the leads.
We strongly recommend that you test the unit
before making a final installation.
You can set the unit on the floor and make
temporary connections to test the unit. Use
electrical tape to cover all exposed wires.

IMPORTANT: Connect the red power lead last,
after you have made and insulated all other
connections.

Ground

Connect the black ground lead of the power
connector to the metal car chassis.

Speakers

Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring
diagram below for the proper hookups. Follow
the diagram carefully to avoid damaging the
speakers and the stereo unit.

The speaker used must be able to handle more
than 40 watts of audio power. If using an
optional audio power, the speakers should be
able to handle the maximum amplifier output
power. Speakers with low input ratings can be
damaged.

Speaker impedance should measure 4 - 8 Ω,
which is typically marked on most speakers.
Lower or higher impedance speakers will affect
output and can cause both speaker and stereo
unit damage.

Caution: Never ground the speaker cords. For
example, do not use a chassis ground system
or a three-wire speaker common system. Each
speaker must be connected separately using
parallel insulated wires. If in doubt about how
your car's speakers are wired, please consult
with your nearest professional installer.

CORRECT

No Common Ground

INCORRECT

Common Chassis Ground

INCORRECT

Speaker Common

(common earth lead)

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Motor Antenna

Connect the car motor antenna lead to the blue
motor antenna relay control lead.

Battery

Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct
radio wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse
block.

Antenna

Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna
lead into the antenna receptacle.

Product

Connect any optional product such as amplifier,
according to the instructions furnished with the
product. Keep about 12 inches (30 cm) of
distance between the speaker cords/amplifier
unit and the antenna/antenna extension cord.
Read the operating and installation instructions
for any product you will connect to this unit.

Power

Connect the red power lead to the correct car
radio wire or to the appropriate fuse port on the
fuse block.

If the stereo unit functions properly with all
these connections made, disconnect the wires
and proceed to the final installation.

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Final Installation

Lead Connections

Connect all wires, making sure that each
connection is insulated and secure. Bundle all
loose wires and fasten them with tape so they
won't fall down later. Now inser t the stereo unit
into the mounting collar.

Congratulations! After making a few final
checks, you’re ready to enjoy your new auto
stereo system.

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Final Checks

1. Make sure that all wires are properly
connected and insulated.

2. Make sure that the stereo unit is securely
held in the mounting collar.

3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for
proper operation.

If you have difficulties, consult your nearest
authorized professional installer for assistance.

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Installation Procedures

1. Secure the Mounting Collar .

Insert Mounting Collar into the car’s dashboard, and bend mounting tabs out with a
screwdriver.

Dashboard

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Mounting Collar

Mounting Tab

Screwdriver

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Precautions

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When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to
injure your hands and fingers.

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We strongly recommend you to wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from
injuries.