Panasonic CQ-RG153U, CQ-R153U User Manual

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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CQ-RG153U

Operating Instructions Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones

•Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

•Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser Ie produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.

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

	G		Safety Information
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	S			The following applies only in the U.S.A.
			WARNING:
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			TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC	Part 15 of the FCC Rules
			SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT	FCC Warning:
			EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASH-
				Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
			ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
				equipment would void the user's authority to oper-
				ate this device.

CAUTION:

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT.

NOTICE:

This product contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.

For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

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 identification in case of theft.

MODEL NUMBER	CQ-RG153U	SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED		FROM

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Consignes de sécurité

AVERTISSEMENT:

ATTENTION:

OBSERVEZ LES LOIS ET RÉGLEMENTS DE VOTRE DÉPARTEMENT, PROVINCE OU PAYS POUR L’INSTALLATION DE L’APPAREIL.

Información para su seguridad

ADVERTENCIA:

PELIGRO DE INCENDIOS Y

CTRICAS ASÍ COMO DE NO LO EXPONGA A LA CONDENSACIÓN DE

PRECAUCIÓN:

RESPETE LAS LEYES Y REGULACIONES DE SU ESTADO, PROVINCIA O PAÍS PARA LA INSTALACIÓN DEL APARATO.

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Il est recommandé de noter, dans l’espace prévu cidessous, 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 MODÈLE

CQ-RG153U

NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE

DATE DE L’ACHAT

VENDEUR

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.

NÚMERO DEL MODELO

CQ-RG153U

NÚMERO DE SERIE

FACHA DE COMPRA

NOMBRE DE LA TIENDA

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I	Safety Information (Part 15 of the FCC Rules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	page 2
S	Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 2
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	Use this Product Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 7
	Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 7
	General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 8
	Power, volume, mute, loudness, audio mode (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)
	Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 9
	Initial time, time reset

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Radio mode, band, manual tuning, seek tuning, mono selection, FM

preset station setting, preset station calling, display change

Cassette Tape Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 How to load, Rewind, Fast forward, play, eject a cassette tape and

display change

CD Changer Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Play, repeat, random and scan, error messages

Note:

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

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Preliminary steps, if you suspect something wrong, troubleshooting tips
Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Product servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18

Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Installation hardware, overview, required tools, identify all leads, connect all leads, final installation, final checks, preparation, dashboard installation, to remove the unit

Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Place the removable face plate into case, install removable face plate

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Caution, wiring diagram

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Table des matières

Informations sur la sécurité (partie 15 du règlement FCC) . . . . . . . . . page 2

Utilisation de produit en sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Accessoires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Généralités . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Alimentation, volume, muting, compensateur physiologique et mode audio (Graves / aigus / balance / fondu)

Réglage de l'horloge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Heure initiale et remise à l'heure

Autoradio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Mode autoradio, bande, syntonisation manuelle, syntonisation par

recherche, sélection mono, réglage de stations prémémorisées, rappel de FM stations prémémorisées et changement d'affichage

Lecteur de cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Chargement d'une cassette, rembobinage, avance rapide, lecture, éjection de cassette et changement d'affichage

Commande de changeur CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lecture, relecture, lecture randomisée, exploration, messages d'erreur et changement d'affichage

Remarque: Les dispositifs de commande de changeur de CD sont applicables aux appareils équipés d'un changeur de CD optionnel (vendu séparément).

En cas de difficulté . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Opérations préliminaires, lorsqu'on soupçonne que l'appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement et conseils pour le dépannage

Branchement des haut-parleurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Fusible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Entretien du produit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38

Guide d'installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Quincaillerie pour l’installation, généralités, outils requis, identifiez tous les fils et câbles, raccordez tous les fils, installation finale, vérifications finales, préparation, installation sur le tableau de bord, comment déposer l'appareil

Système antivol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Placer la plaque frontale dans l'étui et monter la plaque frontale amovible

Branchements électriques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Mesures de précaution et schéma de câblage

Données techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Información para su seguridad (Parte 15 de las normativas de FCC) . . página 2

Utilización de este equipo con seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Accesorios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Generalidades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Alimentación, volumen, silenciamiento, sonoridad y modo de audio (Graves/agudos/balance derecho-izquierdo/balance delantero-trasero)

Ajuste del reloj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hora inicial, reajuste de la hora

	Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
E	Modo de la radio, banda, sintonización manual, sintonización por búsque-			FM
S	da, selección de sonido monofónico, preajuste de emisoras, sintonización
P	de emisoras preajustadas y cambio de visualización
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L	Inserción de la cinta, rebobinado, avance rápido, reproducción, expulsión

de la cinta y cambio de visualización

Control del cambiador de discos CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Reproducción, repetición, reproducción aleatoria, exploración, mensajes de error y cambio de visualización

Nota: Los controles del cambiador de discos CD son aplicables a las unidades provistas de la unidad del cambiador de discos CD opcional (vendida por separado).

Solución de problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Pasos preliminares, si cree que hay algo que no funciona bien y consejos para solucionar los problemas

Conexiones de los altavoces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Fusible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Servicio del producto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Mantenimiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58

Guía de instalación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Accesorios suministrados, perspectiva general, herramientas necesarias, identificación de todos los conductores, conexión de todos los conductores, instalación final, comprobaciones finales, preparación, instalación en el tablero de instrumentos, para extraer el aparato

Sistema antirrobo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Colocación de la palca frontal extraíble en la caja e instalación de la placa frontal extraíble

Conexiones eléctricas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Precauciones y diagramas de conexiones eléctricas

Especificaciones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this product will	L
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ufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people who take pride in their work. Once you dis-	H
cover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this product, you too will be proud to be a member of our	1
family.

Use this Product Safely

When Driving

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

When Washing Your car

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 with a 12 V DC, 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.

Accessories

• Power connector (1)		• Removable face plate		• Operating instructions (1) • Warranty card, etc.
		case (1)

• Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

• Supplied Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1 set ( page 19))

• The numbers in parentheses indicate the accessory quantities.

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Volume

Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, and counterclockwise to decrease volume.

Volume level (0 to 39)

Up

Down

Mute

Press [MUTE] to mute the sound completely.

Mute indicator

Press [MUTE] again to cancel.

Loudness

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

Loudness indicator

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

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	q Push [SEL] to select the audio mode.							q Press [DISP] (clock).
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Balance

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“AdJ” is displayed when the clock is not adjusted.

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	[k TUNE], [l TUNE] (Hours, minutes)
w Turn [VOL] (volume) clockwise or counterclock-	Hours
wise to change each level.	w Press and hold [DISP] (clock) for more than 2
Bass:	seconds.

default : 0 dB

(Hours blink.)

Adjustable range: –12 to +12 dB (by 3 dB step)

Treble:

default : 0 dB

Adjustable range: –12 to +12 dB (by 3 dB step)

Balance:

R (right speaker) or L (left speaker)

Adjustable range:			Balance center
1 to 15 (by 1 step)			(default)

Fader:

F (front speaker) or R (rear speaker)

Adjustable range:			Fader center
1 to 15 (by 1 step)			(default)

ePress [k TUNE] or [l TUNE].

(Hours set.)

Minutes

rPress [DISP] (clock). (Minutes blink.)

tPress [k TUNE] or [l TUNE]. (Minutes set.)

yPress [DISP] (clock).

(End.)

Note: Press and hold [k TUNE] or [l TUNE] to change numbers rapidly.

Time Reset

Press and hold [DISP] (clock) for more than 2 seconds to activate the time setting mode to reset the time.

Then, repeat steps e to y.

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		[u] (eject) to eject the tape when cassette tape play mode start.
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wBand

Press [BAND] to change

eManual Tuning

[lTUNE]: Higher frequency [kTUNE]: Lower frequency

Seek Tuning

Press and hold ...

[lTUNE]: Higher frequency [kTUNE]: Lower frequency Tuning will automatically

of the next broadcast station

rMono Selection

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.

Press [MONO] again to cancel.

MONO indicator

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FM3 and AM preset station memories.	5

Note: Existing saved stations are overwritten with new

Frequency

Clock display

stations after following this procedure.

qBand

to select a desired band.

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MONO

Preset buttons from [1] to [6]

wAuto Preset Memory (APM)

Press and hold [BAND] (APM: auto preset than 2 seconds.

•The 6 stations with good reception will be saved in the memory under preset buttons from

•Once set, the preset stations are sequentially seconds each.

Manual Preset Memory

qUse manual or seek tuning to find a station. (

wPress and hold one of the preset buttons until the display blinks once.

Preset Station Calling

Press the corresponding preset button from [1] to [6] to tune in a preset station.

blinks once

Caution: To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving.

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Cassette Tape Player

qLoading 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.)

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Exposed Tape side	wPlay Side Change
	Press [a] and [f] 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

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Stop and Eject

Once inserted into the unit,

If you press [u] (eject), the

When you stop the car engine,

Notes:

•You can not change to CD If you want to change to CD

•Always remove the cassette prolong the life of your tape

Display Change

Press [DISP] (display) to switch to the clock display.

		Clock display
Tape

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eRewind and Fast Forward

When the program indicator i lights, press [a] to rewind or press [f] to fast forward the tape.

When the program indicator o lights, press [a] to fast forward or press [f] to rewind the tape.

blinks

To stop rewind or fast forward, gently press the button that is not in use.

The tape will resume playing from that position.

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

Notes on Cassette Tapes

Tape Slack:

Pencil

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.

Exposed end (Open end)

Do not touch or pull out the tape.

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		Play starts from the first track.
		Note: The cassette, if
		removed. Otherwise, the CD

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wDisc Selection

[1](iDISC): Previous disc

[2](jDISC): Next disc.

eTrack Selection

Press [TRACK 7] repeatedly to step forward Press [TRACK 6] current track, Press repeatedly to step backward

lights when a CD changer is connected.

Track Search

Press and hold [TRACK 7 0.5 second to activate fast track. Release [TRACK 7 normal CD play from that

Display Change

Press [DISP] (display) to switch to the clock display.

CD Changer	Clock display

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

Scan Play

(Tracks)

Scan Play

(Discs)

Repeat Play

Random

Play

DISC No.

• Press [3] (SCAN). The track number blinks and
the first 10 seconds of each track on the discs
play in sequence.
• Press [3] (SCAN) again to cancel and continue
				blinks
with the current track.
• Press and hold [3] (SCAN) for more than 2 sec-
onds. The first track of all the discs in the maga-
zine is played for 10 seconds each and Disc
Number blinks.
• Press and hold [3] (SCAN) for more than 2sec-				blinks
onds again to cancel.
• Press [4] (REPEAT) to repeat the current selec-		lights		REP: Repeat indicator
tion.
• Press [4] (REPEAT) again to cancel.

lights

• Press [5] (RANDOM) to random selection of

music is played from all available CDs.

• Press [5] (RANDOM) again to cancel. R 5: Random indicator

Disc is dirty, or is upside down.

Select the next available compact disc. Check the disc.

Disc has scratches.

Select the next available compact disc. Check the disc.

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DISC No.

No operation by some cause.

Eject the magazine. If failure persists, press the reset switch on the CD changer. If normal operation is not restored yet, call the store where you purchased the unit.

No disc in the changer (magazine)

Insert discs into the changer (magazine).

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Troubleshooting

Preliminary Steps

Check and take steps as described in the tables below.

If You Suspect Something Wrong

Immediately switch the power off.

Disconnect the power connector and check that there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit

repairs. Never try to repair the unit by is dangerous to do so.

Cautions:

•Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or if there is something wrong.

•Do not use the unit in irregular condition, for example, without sound, or with smoke or foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop using it and call the store where you purchased it.

Troubleshooting Tips

Common

Noise.

Cause/Step

Car’s ignition

Turn your car’s

Cables are not

Connect cables

Battery cable is

Connect the

Accessory cable is

Connect the

Grounding wire is

Connect the

Fuse is burnt.

Consult the replacement.

Mute is set to ON.

Set it to OFF.

Cables are not correctly connected.

Connect cables correctly.

The ground lead is not connected properly.

Connect the ground lead properly.

Radio

Cause/Step

Battery cable is not correctly connected.

Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.

Cassette Tape

Sound Setting

Trouble

No sound from left, right, front, or rear speaker.

Left and right sounds are reversed in stereo listening.

Cause/Step

Blank tape is inserted in the unit.

Insert recorded tape into the unit.

Heads are dirty.

Clean heads. (Ask a service representative for advice.)

Poor quality tape.

Use better quality tape.

Heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize heads. (Ask a service representative for advice.)

Tape running mechanism is dirty or out of order.

Clean tape running mechanism, or repair it. (Ask a service representative for advice.)

Cause/Step

Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side.

Adjust BAL/FAD as appropriate.

Cables are not correctly connected.

Connect the cables correctly.

The right speaker wire is connected to the left speaker and the left speaker wire to the right speaker.

Connect the speaker wires to the correct one.

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• Use ungrounded speaker only.

(White)

• The maximum speaker input should be 45 W or more.

(If used with the optional

L

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power amplifier, the speaker input should be higher than the maximum amplifier

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(White

output.)

w/black stripe)

• The speaker impedance should be 4 - 8 Ω .

+

(Gray)

• This unit uses the BTCL circuit, so each speaker should be connected separately

+

R -

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using parallel vinyl insulated cords.

(Gray

• The speaker cords and the power amplifier unit should be kept away (about 30 cm

w/black stripe)

apart) from the antenna and antenna extension cord.

<Wrong>

+

+

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L -

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L -

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Chassis

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R -

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R -

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R -

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Chassis
• Never connect the speaker cord to	• Do not use a 3-wire type speaker	• Do not connect more than one
the body of the car.	system having a common earth	speaker to one set of speaker
	lead.	leads.

Fuse

Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse, could cause fire or damage to the unit.

If the fuse replacement fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Center.

Product Servicing

If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.

Maintenance

Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.

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Installation Guide

WARNING

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 involved 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.

Installation Hardware

No.	Item	Diagram Q’ty
q Mounting collar		1
w Hex. nut (5 mmø)		1
e Rear support strap		1
r	Tapping screw	1
	(5 mmø × 16 mm)
t Mounting bolt (5 mmø)		1
y Power connector		1
u Dismounting plate		2
i Trim plate		1

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

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

12 V DC	Electrical tape	Side-cut
Test bulb		pliers

Overview

This product should be installed by a professional. However, if you plan to install this product 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 the “WARNING” statement above.)

•Identify and label the car wires.

•Connect the car wires to the wires of the power connector.

•Install the unit in the dashboard.

• Check the operation of the unit.

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Identify All Leads

Final Checks

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If your car is not wired for an audio unit:

Speakers

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Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the bat-

Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram

The first step in installation is to identify all the car wires

1.

Make sure that all wires are properly connected and

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( page 25) for the proper hookups. Follow the diagram

you’ll use when hooking up your sound system.

insulated.

carefully to avoid damaging the speakers and the stereo

As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label it

Speakers

2.

Make sure that the stereo unit is securely held in the

unit.

using masking tape and a permanent marker. This will

Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads for

mounting collar.

The speakers used must be able to handle more than 45

help avoid confusion when making connections later.

each speaker which are usually color coded.

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

W of audio power. If using an optional audio amplifier,

Note: Do not connect the power connector to the stereo

operation.

A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the speak-

the speakers should be able to handle the maximum

unit until you have made all connections. If there are no

er they are connected with is to test the leads using a

amplifier output power. Speakers with low input ratings

If you have difficulties, consult your nearest author-

plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires, insulate all

1.5 V AA battery as follows.

can be damaged. Speaker impedance should measure

ized professional installer for assistance.

exposed leads with electrical tape until you are ready to

Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and stroke

4–8 Ω , which is typically marked on most speakers.

Preparation

use them. Identify the leads in the following order.

Lower or higher impedance speakers will affect output

the other lead across the other pole. You will hear a

Power Lead

and can cause both speaker and stereo unit damage.

scraping sound in one of the speakers if you are holding

• We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for

If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:

a speaker lead.

Battery

installation work to protect yourself from injuries.

Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug

Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio wire

If not, keep testing different lead combinations until you

• When bending the mounting tabs of the mounting

(leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you can

or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.

collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure

work with individual leads.

have located all the speaker leads. When you label them,

Antenna

your hands and fingers.

include the speaker location for each.

Antenna

Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead into

the antenna receptacle.

The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a metal plug

Equipment

at the end.

Connect any optional equipment such as an amplifier,

according to the instructions furnished with the equip-

ment. Leave about 12" (30 cm) of distance between the

Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and

speaker leads/amplifier unit and the antenna/antenna

extension cord. Read the operating and installation

ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.

instructions of any equipment you will connect to this

Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the

unit.

Connect All Leads

exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug. Touch

Power

one wire at a time until you find the outlet that causes

Now that you have identified all the wires in the car, you

Connect the red power lead to the correct car radio wire

the test bulb to light.

are ready to begin connecting them to the stereo unit

or to the appropriate fuse port on the fuse block.

Caution: Do not disconnect the battery terminals of

Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb also

wires. The wiring diagram ( page 25) shows the prop-

If the stereo unit functions properly with all these con-

a car with a trip or navigational computer since all

turns off and on, that outlet is the car power lead.

er connections and color coding of the leads.

nections made, disconnect the wires and proceed to the

user settings stored in memorywill be lost. Instead

We strongly recommend that you test the unit before

final installation.

If your car is not wired for an audio unit: Go to the fuse

take extra care with installing the unit to prevent

making a final installation.

shorts.

block and find the fuse port for radio (RADIO), accesso-

You can set the unit on the floor and make temporary

ry (ACC), or ignition (IGN).

connections to test the unit. Use electrical tape to cover

Battery Lead

all exposed wires.

If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need to

locate the car’s battery lead. Otherwise you may ignore

Important: Connect the red power lead last, after

Final Installation

this procedure. (The yellow battery lead provides contin-

uous power to maintain a clock, memory storage, or

you have made and insulated all other connections.

Lead Connections

other function.)

If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:

Connect all wires, making sure that each connection is

insulated and secure. Bundle all loose wires and fasten

With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car bat-

them with tape so they will not fall down later. Now

tery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb to the

insert the stereo unit into the mounting collar.

chassis and checking the remaining exposed wires from

Congratulations! After making a few final checks, you’re

the cut radio connector plug.

ready to enjoy your new auto stereo system.

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