Panasonic CQ-TX5500W User Manual

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

®

AM/FM MP3 CD Receiver

Operating Instructions

CQ-TX5500W

SOURCE/

PWR

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FILE

TUNE / TRACK

0 0.01 0.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

0 0.01 0.1 1 10 50

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PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

BAND/CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

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SEL

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MP3

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CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER­FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ­ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

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.

Laser products:

Wave length: 780 nm
Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted

with safety protection.

¡

Do not remove or even loosen
the screws on the panel.

WARNING:

Never remove the electron tube.

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Disassembly and modification may cause machine
trouble, burn, electric shock or injury. Do not disas­semble or modify the product. Otherwise, the prod­uct may be out of order, or operators concerned may
be burned, electrically shocked or injured. Refer
repairs to the dealer where you purchased the
product.
Never repair the product by yourself.

Safety Information

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If necessary

Advanced

Use

Useful Functions

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Direct Memory (D•M)¡Auxiliaries

(AUX)

Sound Control

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User Settings

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

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Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Preparation

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Installation

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Electrical Connections

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Speaker Connections / Fuse

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After-Sales Service

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Specifications

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Please refer to

page

64 for clock adjustment.

Contents

Before Use

Operations

Safty Information

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Contents

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Precautions

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Features

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Special care of this unit

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Components

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Names and Functions

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Power / Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Power ON / OFF ¡Volume ¡Display change ¡Source

selection ¡Mute ¡Loudness

Radio

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CD Player

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P3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

CD Changer

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Escape clauses

For connecting to other devices:

¡Read the instructions for each device carefully and follow them for proper use.

For the use of a mobile phone:

¡A noise may occur because of the position or direction of a mobile phone. Keep the phone away from the unit as much as

possible.

● Panasonic shall have no liability for any damages caused by a fire, an earthquake, an act by a third party, an accident or use of

the unit under abnormal conditions resulted from user’s intention, negligence, improper use, etc.

● Panasonic shall have no liability for any consequential damages whatever arising out of use of or inability to use the unit. (Ex.

loss of revenue, change and disappearance of recorded information, etc.)

● The supplied guarantee card is not applicable when the unit is installed in a car that is used for commercial purpose (such as a

bus, a taxi, a commercial car, etc.).

Unit handling

Use the unit only in the car-mounted way.

¡If you use the unit outdoors or in a pleasure boat, the unit may be out of order, or you may be electrically shocked or injured.

Do not remove or even loosen
the screws on the panel.

Never remove the electron tube.

¡Disassembly and modification may cause machine trouble, burn, electric

shock or injury. Refer repairs to the dealer where you purchased the product.
Never repair the product by yourself.

Special care of this unit

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Components

Remote Control Preparation

(Back side)

Lithium battery

Position B

Position A

Battery holder

Battery Installation

1. Remove the battery holder.
Pull the holder out at position B while pushing position A as indicated.

2. Install the battery on the battery holder.
Place the battery in the holder with its (+) side upwards as shown.

3. Insert the battery holder.
Push in the battery holder back into its original position.

Battery Notes

Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
Battery Information:

¡Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included)
¡Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at room temperature)

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

• Supplied Hardware ..................................................................1 set (a Page 72)

• Remote Control Unit ...........................................................................................1

• Lithium Battery (CR2025)...................................................................................1

• Warranty Card.....................................................................................................1

Caution: Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or
ignition, resulting in injury or a fire. Battery leakage may damage the unit.

¡Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire.
¡Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of accidents.
¡Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

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Main unit

Display, Disc slot

Twin analog meters

Input level / output power meter
You can choose which the meter indicates, input level or
output power. (

☞ page 65)

Display

CD slot

MUTE, LOUD

● Muting

● Bass and treble

emphasis at low-vol­ume levels (Loudness)

u

● CD ejection

Display

● Display switching

● Establishment of user setting mode / item selection

BAND /CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1 2

SOURCE /

PWR

1 2 3 4 5 6

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FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

0 0.01 0.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

BAND/ CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1 2

SOURCE/

PWR

1 2 3 4 5 6

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FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

1 – 6

● Station presetting / station call (PRESET)

● Disc selection (DISC ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[1, 2]

● Folder selection (FOLDER ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[1, 2]

● Title scrolling (SCROLL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[3]

● Random play (RANDOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[4]

● Scan play (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[5]

● Repeat play (REPEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[6]

Level meter (bottom scale)

Power meter (top scale)

The pointer of the meter is
sensitive even at low-vol­ume levels. (Pointer move­ment has nothing to do with
the volume.)

The pointer moves in
accordance with the vol­ume level.

BAND, CHANGER zx*, AUTO•P
FOLDER SEL

● Band selection

● Auto station search and registration

● Establishment of folder selection mode / confirmation

* in future use

TUNE / FILE , TRACK 6 7

● Frequency / track / file selection

● Folder selection (in the folder selection mode)

● Setting and adjustment (in the user setting

mode)

Turn

Press

Selection key

REMOTE
(Remote control
sensor)

Names and Functions

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Operate the remote control aiming it at the remote control sensor.

Remote control

Refer to “Wiring

Connections” for the

terminals on the rear.

(☞ pages 74 - 77)

SEL

● Tone control selection

● Clearance of all settings

and adjustments (memory
clearance)

VOL

● Volume adjustment

● Sound quality adjustment

(in the tone control mode)

D•M (Direct Memory)

● Listening to your favorite stations

● Registration of favorite stations

D•M (Direct Memory)

● Listening to your favorite stations

● Registration of favorite stations

DISPLAY

● Display switching

● Establishment of setting mode / item

selection
(user setting)

SOURCE

● Sound source switching

PWR

● Power on / off

Turn

Press

V

VOL

● Volume adjustment

SEL

● Tone control selection

● Clearance of all settings

and adjustments

● Sound quality adjustment

(in the tone control mode)

1 – 6

● Station presetting / station call (PRESET)

● Random play (RANDOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[4]

● Scan play (SCAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[5]

● Repeat play (REPEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[6]

BAND, CH zx*, AUTO•P
FOLDER SEL

Band selection
Auto station search and registration
Establishment of folder selection
mode / confirmation
* in future use

TUNE / (FILE) , TRACK 6 7

Frequency / track / file selection
Folder selection (in the folder
selection mode)
Setting and adjustment (in the
user setting mode)

DISC / (FOLDER)

Disc / folder selection

Right / Left

Up / Down

Press

PWR, SOURCE

● Power on / off

● Sound source switching

Warnings

● Do not remove or even loosen the

screws on the panel.

● Do not turn the Selection key forcibly.

Level control

MUTE, (LOUD)

● Muting

● Bass and treble empha-

sis at low-volume levels
(Loudness)

Joystick key

● The application of meter readings is

not for measurements but only for
guidelines.

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Adjustable range: 0 dB to – 79 dB, –∞ dB

max. min. (silence)

BAND/ CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1 2

SOURCE/

PWR

1 2 3 4 5 6

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FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

S

Turn the power on / off.

¡ACC

¡ON

Start the engine.

(Or turn the key in the ignition to the ACC ON position.)

Preparation

Adjust the volume.

Turn

●The volume level changes on the mode basis
because every mode (AM mode and FM mode
in the radio mode) has its own volume level.
(intelligent volume)

Switch the display.

Press

Clock

(“ADJUST” is displayed until adjusting it.)

Folder No. and relative
track No.*

2

Disc title

Track title

Track No. and elapsed time

●

ON: Press

●

OFF: Hold down 1 sec. or more

SOURCE/

PWR

S

D

DISPLAY

VOL

on the remote control toggles the power on and off.

● The display varies with sound sources.

● Refer to page 64 for clock adjustment.

Notes:

Ex.) For a music CD

Clock

(“ADJUST” is displayed until adjusting it.)

Folder title

File title

Absolute title No.*1and elapsed time

(Normal display)

(Normal display)

(folder and file)

Ex.) For an MP3

*1 Absolute title No.: File numbers assigned to all in

the disc.

*2 Relative title No.: File numbers assigned to all in the

currently playing folder.

Playback of a CD / MP3 starts
after the electron tube warms
up. Wait for a while (approx.
15 sec.)

● Inserting a disc into the slot or a disc magazine into the CD
changer turns on the power and starts playback.

● Ejecting the playing disc or the active disc magazine turns off
the power.

Notes:

Blinks

PWR

Power/Basic Operation

MP3

MP3

MP3

MP3

MP3

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Hold down for 2 sec. or more.

(“LOUD” is canceled by holding down for 2 sec. or more again.)

Press

(“MUTE” is canceled by pressing again.)

FM or AM

AUX

CD CH-C

When a changer is connectedWhen AUX setting is ON

Select a sound source.

●“AUX” can be skipped when an external audio input
(AUX) is not used. (☞ page 65)

Note:

Press to change the sound source.

Reduce the volume level to
zero.

(mute)

● The LOUD indicator lights up when

Loudness is set to ON.

Emphasize Bass and treble at low­volume levels

(loudness).

Title display

● Up to 8 alphanumeric characters can be displayed. (Up to 48 alphanu-

meric characters can be displayed by scrolling them.) (☞ pages 55
and 58)

● Some languages such as Hankul character and some symbols cannot

be displayed. They may be a blank space or become garbled.

● CD text (title information recorded on the disc) is displayed in the CD

mode.
* CD text cannot be displayed in the CD changer mode.

Refer to page 59 for the folder title and the file title of MP3.

Clock

(“ADJUST” is displayed until adjusting it.)

OFF: No display

The clock is active even when the power is turned off.

SOURCE

/ PWR

S

M

LOUD

MUTE

M

LOUD

MUTE

SOURCE

PWR

DISPLAY

VOL {}

MUTE, (LOUD)

CD (CD-DA) or MP3

Identification by reading the first data of the disc

Blinks

LOUD

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BAND/ CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

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1 2

SOURCE/

PWR

1 2 3 4 5 6

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FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

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00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

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STEREO

FM1
1 87.50

Press to select

Band.

FM1

AM1

FM2

FM3

Band

FrequencyPreset number

SOURCE

/ PWR

S

BAND / CHANGER

/ AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1

2

1

Press to select

the radio mode
(FM / AM).

Stereo Indicator

2

3

Radio

● The stereo indicator lights during reception of an FM stereo

broadcast.

● This indicator does not support AM stereo broadcast.

Notes:

Turn to select a
station.

For auto seeking, keep on
turning the switch for 0.7 sec.
or more.

● Then release, seeking will start.

Seeking will stop when a station is
received.

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

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Select a band and frequency (step q to e on the previous page)

Hold down to for 2 sec. or more to memorize.

● The display blinks once, and a receiving station is saved in the memory.

6

1

Station Preset

Up to 6 stations can be stored in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM band selections.

Select a band (step w on the previous page)

Press for 2sec. or more.

● The 6 stations with good reception will be automatically saved in the memory under

preset numbers 1 to 6.

Preset Station
Calling

Auto Preset
Memory

Automatically save
stations with good
reception in the
preset memory.

Manual
Preset
Memory

Manually save a
station in the pre­set memory.

● New stations are overwritten on existing saved stations after following this

procedure.

Notes:

blinks once

blinks

Scanning is completed...

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

Press one of the button from to for tuning in
the preset station.

(Preset button)

Select a band (☞ page 52)

Press to

1

6

BAND / CHANGER

/ AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1

2

SOURCE

1 – 6
(preset)

TUNE
BAND, AUTO·P

(Preset button)

while scanning

(Preset button)

1

6

STEREO

FM1Ł
6 87.50

STEREO

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Cautions

Track Number

Play Time

Press to change
to the CD mode.

Turn to select a
title.

For fast forward / fast reverse,
keep on turning the switch for

0.7 sec. or more.

● Fast forward / fast reverse is active during

turning the switch.

● Playback of a CD / MP3 starts after the electron tube

warms up. Wait for a while (approx. 15 sec.)

● Leaving the CD for approx. 30 sec. after ejecting it lets the

CD comes in again. (Playback starts if this happens in the
CD mode.)

● CD-R / RW contents may not be played back or displayed

correctly with some writing software applications, CD­recorders, or the combination of them.

Notes:

Refer to the section on “Notes on CD-Rs / RWs”
(☞Page 67).

● Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

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

2

Press

To Eject the Disc

Playback starts when inserting a CD.

Make sure there is no CD loaded before inserting a CD.
(There is a CD loaded during the ubutton lighting.)

● Playback starts.

Do not use a single adapter. The
unit supports 8 cm CD without
an adapter.

Label Side up

When a CD is loaded:

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Copyright

It is forbidden under the copyright law to copy, distribute or
deliver a copyrighted object such as music without a copy­right license except personal use. Treat CDs with due care.

CD Player

If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only first-recorded data is
played.
(It may take time until playback starts because all data is checked.)

SOURCE

/ PWR

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FILE

TUNE / TRACK

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● While the RANDOM, SCAN or

REPEAT play is in operation, each
corresponding indicator lights up.

Playing Mode

Random Play

Scan Play

The first 10 seconds of each
track play in sequence.

Repeat Play

Press

Press again to cancel.

Press

Press again to cancel.

6

REPEAT

Note:

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEAT

Press

Press again to cancel.

5

SCAN

After scanning returns to the
start point, the scan function is
canceled and the same track as
the one before scanning starts.

Title Information Display

Press to change the display. (☞ page 50)

D

DISPLAY

Title Scrolling

Press on the main unit. (“SCROLL” is canceled by pressing again.)

● The track display will be active by setting SCROLL to ON

when the title is not displayed.

● The display scrolls to the end and stops showing the first

8 characters if you execute display switching, source
switching or disc replacement while SCROLL is set to
OFF.

Refer to page 51 for title display.

Notes:

3

SCROLL

SOURCE

DISPLAY

RANDOM, SCAN, REPEAT

TRACK

6 7

CD text (title information record­ed on the disc) can be displayed.

* Discs with the mark at left, etc.

TEXT

“NO TITLE” is displayed

when there is no information.

RANDOM

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Cautions

Absolute title No.*1Lapse time

Press to change to the
MP3 mode.

Playback starts when inserting a CD.

SOURCE

/ PWR

S

When a CD is loaded:

● Playback of a CD / MP3 starts after the electron tube warms

up. Wait for a while (approx. 15 sec.)

● Leaving the CD for approx. 30 sec. after ejecting it lets the CD

comes in again. (Playback starts if this happens in the CD and
MP3 modes.)

● When you skip folders or files forward continuously, you may

hear the head part of skipped tracks.

● If turning off the ACC power of the car during playing, the

lapse time on the display may become different from real one.
For a file recorded with variable bit rate (VBR), playback starts
from the beginning of the current track.

● The contents of a MP3 may not be played back or displayed

correctly with some writing software applications, CD­recorders, or the combination of them.

Notes:

Refer to the section on “Notes on CD-Rs / RWs”
(☞Page 67).

● Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

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

MP3

MP3

Relative title No. *

2

Folder No.

Press to select
a folder.

For the remote

control

Turn to select a file.

For fast forward / fast reverse,
keep on turning the switch for

0.7 sec. or more.

●

Fast forward / fast reverse is active during turning
the switch. (Lapse time on the display may different
from real time. However, the displayed time is cor­rected by playing back another file.)

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2

Points to remember when

recording an MP3 disc

*1 Absolute title No.: File numbers assigned to all in the disc.
*2 Relative title No.: File numbers assigned to all in the currently playing folder.

Normal display

Folder and file display

1

Make sure there is no CD loaded before inserting a CD.
(There is a CD loaded during the ubutton lighting.)

● Playback starts.

MP3 Player

If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only first-recorded data is
played.
(It may take time until playback starts because all data is checked.)

Press

To Eject the Disc

1 2

FOLDER

DISC

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

Do not use a single adapter. The
unit supports 8 cm CD without
an adapter.

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Press to select the folder

selection mode.

Quick search for your favorite folder

(folder selection)

● If no operation is performed for approx. 20 sec., the

unit goes back to the normal mode.

● If you would like to interrupt (or

go back to the normal mode), press .

Notes:

D

DISPLAY

3

to determine the folder.Press

● “ROOT” (root folder) appears

on the display.

1

to select a folder.Turn

2

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

absence of MP3 file.

● If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the nearest MP3

files in the order of playback will be played.

● Playback order may be different from other MP3 players even if the same

disc is used.

● “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder’s folder name.

Folder Selection Order / MP3 file playback order (Example)

Root Folder
(Root Directory)

8 Folder Selection

8 File Selection

2

1

3

4

@

@

A

B

C

D
E

F

F

5

6

8

1 9

9

7

‘

In the order

‘

In the order

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4

SOURCE

(FOLDER) {}
(FILE) ][
(FOLDER SEL)

BAND / CHANGER

/ AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1

2

BAND / CHANGER

/ AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1

2

● A folder title changes.

● The first file in the selected folder

starts playing.

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

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Random
Play

Playing Mode

All files

Playing

folder

Folder Title and File Title Display

Folder Title and File Title Scrolling

● “ROOT” (root folder) is displayed as a folder title

when playing a file (in the root folder) in the first
layer.

● The file title display will be active by setting

SCROLL to ON when the title is not displayed.

● The display scrolls to the end and stops showing

the first 8 characters if you execute display switch­ing, source switching or disc replacement while
SCROLL is set to OFF.

Refer to the next page for folder title and file
title display.

Notes:

Press to change the display. (☞ page 50)

Press on the main unit.

(“SCROLL” is canceled by pressing again.)

3

SCROLL

If “NO TITLE” appears on the display, there is
no title information recorded.

Press

Note:

● While the RANDOM or REPEAT play

is in operation, each corresponding
indicator lights up.

RANDOM

REPEAT

DISPLAY

RANDOM, REPEAT

MP3 Player

(continued)

Repeat
Play

Playing file

Playing

folder

(“RANDOM” is canceled by press-

ing again.)

4

RANDOM

Hold down

for 2 sec.
or more.

(“RANDOM” is canceled by holding

down for 2 sec. or more again.)

Press

(“Repeat” is canceled by pressing

again.)

Hold down

for 2 sec.
or more.

(“Repeat” is canceled by holding

down for 2 sec. or more again.)

4

RANDOM

6

REPEAT

6

REPEAT

D

DISPLAY

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Notes:

● “ERROR4” appears on the display when a file cannot be played back.

● MP3 encode software and writing software are not supplied to this

model.

Points to remember when recording an MP3 disc

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.

This player allows you to play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (Recordable) and CD-RWs (Rewritable).

What is MP3

MP3, short for MPEG Audio Layer-3, is a standard for compressing digital video data adopted for video CDs and similar
media. It is one of the audio compression systems covered by MPEG’s (Motion Picture Experts Group) digital audio
compression standards. What it does is reduce the number of bytes in a song without detracting from the sound quality by
eliminating big sound waves within the sound range that is imperceptible to the human ear. This compression allows you
to reduce the contents of a conventional music CD by a factor of around 10. This means that you can record the contents
of 10 music CDs on a single CD-R or CD-RW. (The figures refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed
bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.)

¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and “Fixed”.
¡Bit rate 8 kbps of MPEG-2 and sampling frequency 16 kHz of MPEG-2 can not be reproduced.
¡If set to VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the file playing time may not be displayed correctly, and the bit rate value on the

AUDIO indicator may flicker.

¡The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding software and the bit rate. For details refer to the user

manual of your encoding software.

■ Converting (encoding) audio data to an MP3 file

¡Do not record files other than MP3s or unnecessary folders on a disc. If many folders or files other than MP3s are

recorded on a disc, it may take up to 150 seconds before playback starts, and you may have difficulties using fast for­ward and fast reverse.

¡Use ISO 9660 file system (Extension of the ISO 9660 file systems are included.) APPLE HFS file system is not

supported. If they do not conform to ISO 9660 file system, the file may not play normally, or the file or folder names

may not be displayed correctly.

¡Make sure to add the “.mp3” extension to each MP3 file name. A file with a different file name extension or none

at all will not play.

¡Although Multi session recording is supported, the use of Disc-at-Once is recommended. Make sure to close the

session when you finished recording on a disc.

¡ID3Tag character information is not displayed.

A file in which character information was recorded by use of ID3Tag

2.0 or later version may not be reproduced normally. For example, the file playing time may not be displayed correctly.

¡Packet writing software is not supported.
¡A playlist function is not supported. Record files and folders in the order in which you want them to be played.

Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by adding a prefix in the range of “01” - “99”, etc. to the
file name. For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.

Note: You may encounter trouble in playing MP3s or displaying the information of MP3 files recorded with certain writ­ing softwares or CD recorders (CD-R / RW drives).

■ Recording MP3 files on a CD-R / RW

ISO 9660 Level 1

ISO 9660 Level 2

Apple Extension to ISO 9660

Romeo

Joliet*

Supported file system

Supported file systems and file names

Displayable folder names and file names

Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system.
Refer to the instructions of writing software for details.

¡This player can display file names of up to 31 letters in scroll mode.
¡ASCII character set and special characters in each language can be displayed.

Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk (

*

).

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

~

* Up to 15 letters can be displayed when scrolling in the Joliet system.

Maximum number of files / folders

¡Maximum number of trees: 8
¡Maximum number of files / folders:

254 (files + folders. Root folder is not included.)

¡

If the total of files and folders exceeds 254, successful
playback may not be performed.

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Connect a CD changer.(☞ page 76)

Preparation

Press to select a disc.

Disc Number

Track No.

CD changer

Lapse time

2

For the remote
control

Turn to select a track.

For fast forward / fast reverse,
keep on turning the switch for

0.7 sec. or more.

● Fast forward / fast reverse is active during

turning the switch.

3

If “NO MAG” appears on the display, insert a maga­zine.
If “NO DISC” appears on the display, insert a disc.

Press to select the
changer (CH-C) mode.

Note:

● Some CD changers do not support CD-Rs. CD changers do

not support CD-RWs and MP3 format.

Refer to the section on “Notes on CD-Rs / RWs”
(☞Page 67).

1

● Playback starts.

CD Changer

SOURCE

/ PWR

S

1 2

FOLDER

DISC

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

FOLDER

SCROLL

DISC

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2

SCANRANDOM

REPEAT

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

DISPLAY

MUTE

LOUD

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

PUSH

1 2

BAND/ CHANGER /AUTO·P

·

SEL

FOLDER

SOURCE/

PWR

S

S

VOL

PUSH

SEL

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Playing Mode

All tracks

First track
in the disc

Scan
Play

The first 10 sec­onds of each track
play in sequence.

All tracks

Playing

disc

Random
Play

Playing

track

Playing

disc

Repeat
Play

After scanning returns to the start
point, the scan function is canceled
and the same track as the one before
scanning starts.

After scanning returns to the start
point, the scan function is canceled
and the first track in the same disc as
the one before scanning starts.

SOURCE

RANDOM, SCAN, REPEAT

Note:

● While the RANDOM, SCAN or

REPEAT play is in operation, each
corresponding indicator lights up.

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEAT

DISC

{}

TRACK

6 7

Press

(“RANDOM” is canceled by press-

ing again.)

4

RANDOM

Hold down

for 2 sec.
or more.

(“RANDOM” is canceled by holding

down for 2 sec. or more again.)

Press

(“SCAN” is canceled by pressing

again.)

Hold down

for 2 sec.
or more.

(“SCAN” is canceled by holding down

for 2 sec. or more again.)

Press

(“REPEAT” is canceled by press-

ing again.)

Hold down

for 2 sec.
or more.

(“REPEAT” is canceled by holding

down for 2 sec. or more again.)

4

RANDOM

6

REPEAT

6

REPEAT

5

SCAN

5

SCAN

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BAND/ CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1 2

SOURCE/

PWR

1 2 3 4 5 6

S

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

S

Listen to sound from
external devices.

(AUX)

Connect an audio terminal of
an external device such as a TV set to the exter­nal audio input cord (AUX-IN). (

☞ page 74)

Preparation

Receive AM / FM broad­casts with one button.

(

D·M: Direct Memory)

You can receive your favorite station even if the
power is turned off or the unit is in any modes.
Default: FM 87.50 MHz

Press to select the AUX mode.

Press

(“DIRECT MEMORY” is canceled by pressing again.)

● A station is written over an older one to be registered.

● For station registration, select a frequency

in the FM / AM mode (

☞ page 52) and hold

down for 2 sec. or more.

● Registered stations can be received.

SOURCE

DISPLAY

SOURCE

D•M

(Direct Memory)

D•M

(Direct Memory)

SEL
VOL

{}

SEL,

{}

DISPLAY

Useful Functions

SOURCE

/ PWR

S

87.50

STEREO

87.50

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● If no operation is performed while

each operation is displayed (approx.
10 sec.),
* For adjustment of the main volume,

the waiting time is approx. 2 sec.,

the unit goes back to the normal mode.

● To switch to the

normal mode, press .

●

To initialize all settings and adjustments
that are registered, refer to page 71.

Notes:

Bass adjustment

(BASS)

Default: 0 dB
Adjustable range: -12 dB to +12 dB (by 2 dB)

Volume
adjustment

(MAIN VOLUME)

Adjustable range: 0 dB to –79 dB, – ∞ dB (by 1
dB)

Treble adjustment

(TREBLE)

Default: 0 dB
Adjustable range: -12 dB to +12 dB (by 2 dB)

Left and right volume
adjustment

(BALANCE)

Default: Center (0)
Adjustable range: Each side 1 to 15 steps (by 1
step)

Front and rear volume
adjustment

(FADER)

Default: Center (0)
Adjustable range: Each side 1 to 15 steps (by 1
step)

2

1

Turn to make an

adjustment.

Press to select an
operation.

“–”: Decrease
“+”: Increase

“–”: Decrease
“+”: Increase

“–

∞”: Minimum

“0”: Maximum

“L” (left): Left increase
“R” (right): Right increase

“F” (front): Front increase
“R” (rear): Rear increase

Adjustable even in
the normal mode

For the remote

control

Sound Controls

PUSH

SEL

VOL

D

DISPLAY

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BAND/ CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1 2

SOURCE/

PWR

1 2 3 4 5 6

S

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

Turn to make a
setting or an adjustment.

● A number on the second time scale becomes 0 each time

“minutes” or “hours” adjustment is made.

(Reset)

Clock adjustment

Default: ADJUST (nonadjusted)

Beep selection

Default: ON

3

: Beep activated

: Beep deactivated

OFF

ON

}: “minutes” adjustment
{: “hours” adjustment

* 12-hour display

Contrast adjustment

Default: Level 3
Adjustable range: Level 1 – 5

1

2

Hold down for 2 sec. or more
to change to the setting mode.

54321

: Synchronization with sub-headlights

: Turned on

: Turned off

OFF

ON

AUTO

Adjustment of illuminated
buttons

Default: ON

: Synchronization with sub-headlights

: Turned on

: Turned off

OFF

ON

AUTO

Adjustment of illuminated
analog meters

Default: ON

● A beep does not come out of the pre-out terminal.

● A beep is deactivated when the integrated amplifier is set

to OFF. (

☞ page 66)

D

DISPLAY

Press to select an operation.

D

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

TUNE

{}

For the remote

control

Adjust contrast to enhance
display visibility.

User Settings

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

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: The volume decreases to approx. one-tenth.

: The volume decreases to zero.

:

OFF

ON

HALF

Volume adjustment under the
condition of using voice guid­ance of a car navigation system

(Navi mute setting)

Default: HALF
* This function is provided for future use.

: Use

: Not use (skipping the AUX mode)

OFF

ON

Selection of analog meter
indication

Default: Level meter

:The pointer of the meter moves in response to the

input level of a source. (See bottom scale.)

●The pointer is sensitive even at low-volume levels.

(Pointer movement has nothing to do with the vol­ume.)

: The pointer of the meter moves in response to the

output power of the unit. (See top scale.)

●The pointer moves in accordance with the volume

level.

POWER

LEVEL

Selection between use of
external audio inputs
(AUX) and unused them

(AUX setting)

Default: ON

DISPLAY

TUNE

][

The application of meter
readings is not for
measurements but only for guidelines.

● If no operation is performed while

each operation is displayed (approx.
10 sec.),

the unit goes back to the normal mode.

● To switch to the

normal mode, press .

●

To initialize all settings and adjustments
that are registered, refer to page 71.

Notes:

D

DISPLAY

The volume is the same as the one under normal
conditions. aVolume adjustable

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: Darkening synchronizing with sub-headlights

(When sub-headlights are turned on, illumination of
the unit darkens.)

: Darkening

: Not darkening

OFF

ON

AUTO

Illumination control

(DIMMER)

Default: AUTO

: Use

: Not use (using only an external amplifier)

OFF

ON

Selection between use of
the integrated amplifier
and unused it

Default: ON

Be sure to select ON when an external amplifier is not
connected. In case of selecting OFF, sound does not
come out (including beep).

BAND/ CHANGER /AUTO·P

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1 2

SOURCE/

PWR

1 2 3 4 5 6

S

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

00.010.1 1 10 50

-40 -30 -20 -10 0

PUSH

SEL

SCROLL

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MUTE

LOUD

SCANRANDOM

VOL

FOLDER

DISC

DISPLAY

TUNE

][

User Settings

(continued)

Turn to make a
setting or an adjustment.

3

1

2

Hold down for 2 sec. or more
to change to the setting mode.

D

DISPLAY

Press to select an operation.

D

DISPLAY

For the remote

control

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

DISPLAY

TUNE

{}

● If no operation is performed while

each operation is displayed (approx.
10 sec.),

the unit goes back to the normal mode.

● To switch to the

normal mode, press . for 2sec. or
more.

● To initialize all settings and adjustments

that are registered, refer to page 71.

Notes:

D

DISPLAY

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

How to hold the disc

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

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

Do not leave discs in the following places:

¡Direct sunlight
¡Near car heaters
¡Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡Seats and dashboards

Disc cleaning

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

Caution on new discs

A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer
perimeter. These may cause malfunction.
Remove the rough edges using a pencil, etc.

Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.

Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or
ballpoint pen.

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

Label side

<Right>

Rough edge

<Wrong>

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

¡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 cannot be played back successfully thanks 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 data (Video CD,

etc.).

¡Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R / RW disc for handling it.

Notes on CD-Rs / RWs

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●Sound quality and user settings

Symptom Probable cause · Remedy

● Verify the connection of the speaker cords.

Stereo sound reversed between
right and left speakers

● Adjust the sound balance of front, rear, right and left speakers.

● Verify each connection.

No sound coming from any one of the
front, rear, right and left speakers

● “BEEP” is set to OFF. a Select ON.

● The integrated amplifier is set to OFF. a Select ON if an external amplifier is not

connected.

No beep

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.

Never Use

Benzine,

Thinner

Record

cleaner

Static guard

● Start the engine. (Or turn the key in the ignition to the ACC ON position.)

● Verify each connection.

● A fuse in the unit or connected devices blows.

a Refer the replacement of the fuse to the dealer where you purchased the unit.

No power to the unit

● Playback of a CD / MP3 starts after the electron tube warms up. Wait for a while

(approx. 15 sec.)

● Turn up the volume.

● “MUTE” stays ON. a Select OFF.

● The integrated amplifier is set to OFF.

a Select ON if an external amplifier is not connected.

● Dew condensation occurred.

a Leave the unit for a while and try again.

● Verify each connection.

If the navi mute cord is not connected, use a cap (or vinyl tape) to insulate it.

No sound

●Power and general

● Keep your mobile phone or other devices that seem to cause noise away from the

unit.

Noise

●Radio

● Check whether the antenna is fully extended. (Or verify the connection of the auto

antenna control cord.)

● A radio wave from the station is weak. a Tr y another station.

High level of noise is
included in FM stereo
and mono broadcasting.

Maintenance

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Symptom

Probable cause · Remedy

● Clean the disc.

Incorrect CD text dis­played

●CD and MP3

● Insert a disc correctly.

● Insert a music disc.

● Enter a folder title / a file title using specified the number and type of characters that

comply with the specifications.

● Be sure to put the extension, “.MP3”, to a MP3 file.

● CD-R / RW contents may not be displayed correctly with used writing software,

drive or the combination of them.

No sound when inserting
a disc (no playback)
Disc ejected automati­cally

● Clean the disc.

● Verify the installation.

a The installation angle should be less than 30 degrees. Secure the unit to avoid

shaking.

● Sound quality varies with used encoder software, transfer bit rate and other factors.

Refer to the instructions for the encoder software.

Poor sound quality (skip­ping)

● Enter a folder title / a file title using specified the number and type of characters that

comply with the specifications.

● A folder title or a file title may not be displayed correctly with used writing software,

drive or the combination of them.

Incorrect folder title and
file title displayed

● Playback of a CD / MP3 starts after the electron tube warms up. Wait for a while

(approx. 15 sec.)

● The hierarchy of folders and files on the disc is deep.

a Do not record files other than MP3 type and unnecessary folders because it may

take time to check the files.

Much time to start play­back

Difference between
lapse time displayed and
real one

● The files are not recorded in your favorite order.

a There is a writing software application in which you can arrange files by putting

numbers such as “01” to “99” on the top of the files.

Playback in an incorrect
order

● Fast forward or fast reverse was activated during playback, or you turned off the

ACC power. a Try another file to correct the lapse time displayed.

● The lapse time of a MP3 file that is recorded at variable bit rate (VBR) may be dis-

played incorrectly.

● The electron tube is damaged.

a Refer the replacement of the electron tube to the dealer where you purchased the

unit.

● The first track in a mixed-mode CD was played back. (Mixed-mode CD is a CD that

has data other than music in the first track and music data in the second and later
tracks in one session.)
a Play back the music data in the second and later tracks.

No sound when inserting
a disc (lapse time dis­played)

●Remote control

● Check the battery positioning.

● The battery is going to be dead. a Change the battery.

● Aim the remote control at the Remote control sensor when operating it.

Pressing buttons does
not work.

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Message

Probable cause · Remedy

Error Messages

● No magazine is loaded.

a Load a magazine.

NO MAG

ERROR1

ERROR2

ERROR3

For ERROR 1 and ERROR 2

The next CD is played back automatically.

● The disc is dirty. The disc is turned upside down.

● The disc is not an audio disc. The disc is not recorded.

● There is a scratch on the disc.

a Eject the disc and check it.

For ERROR 3

● A mechanical error occurred.

Stop the engine and start it again, or turn off the ACC power and turn on it
again when the ejection button on the CD changer does not work.

a In case of no result, press the reset switch on the CD changer.
a If there is still no reaction, refer repairs to the dealer where you purchased the CD

changer.

● No disc is loaded.

a Load a disc.

●CD changer

ERROR1

ERROR2

ERROR3

NO DISC

For ERROR 1 and ERROR 2

● The disc is dirty. The disc is turned upside down.

● The disc is not an audio disc. The disc is not recorded.

● There is a scratch on the disc.

a Eject the disc and check it.

For ERROR 3

● A mechanical error occurred.

Stop the engine and start it again, or turn off the ACC power and turn on it
again when the ejection button does not work.

a In case of no result, press the reset switch.
a If there is still no reaction, refer repairs to the dealer where you purchased the unit.

● No disc is loaded.

a Load a disc.

● Data to be played back cannot be read. (That may be because the unit does not sup-

port the format, the compression method, the data type, the extension, etc. or the
data is damaged.)

a Play back readable data. Check data and create files.

●CD / MP3

ERROR4

NO DISC

Troubleshooting

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BAND /CHANGER /AUT

PUSH

FOLDER

·

SEL

1 2

5 6

FILE

TUNE / TRACK

REPEATSCAN

Press the reset switch using a break-proof pin.

● The power is turned off and the unit restarts immediately.

(Registered settings and adjustments are not cleared.)

For no reaction by the reset switch

Refer repairs to the dealer where you purchased the unit.

Reset switch

PUSH

SEL

● Registered settings and adjustments are cleared and the

power is turned off. (The settings return to the factory
default.)

● The message appears to make sure of

memory clearance.

2

1

Hold down for 5 sec. or
more.

Press to execute initialization.

To avoid initializing the settings and adjustments,
press other buttons to cancel it.

No trouble in this case

Initialization of all settings and adjustments that are registered

(memory clearance)

For no reaction by any buttons

Dew condensation

● When you play back a disc in a rainy day or right after turning on the heater, playback may not function correctly

because of dew condensation on the optical lens of the CD player or on the disc. In such a case, eject the disc and wait
for approx. an hour to let dew evaporate spontaneously.

In case a problem may arise

Turn off the power immediately.
Disconnect the power cable after making sure there is no smoke and the unit does not become hot. Refer repairs to the
dealer where you purchased the unit.
Never repair the unit by yourself.

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● Install the unit at 30 degrees or less with respect to a hori-

zontal axis.

30

● Wiring

Item Qty.

Power cord 1

Check the supplied items against the
table

If there is a difference between them, please inform the dealer
where you purchased the unit.

Installation dimensions and angle

● The unit cannot be installed in some car types (due to the

shape and dimensions of a dashboard), and the unit may
interfere with a gearshift lever or other objects in some car
types. Ask the dealer for further information.

Consult the dealer if space for an audio system is not
designed for 2-DIN (180 (W) mm x 100 (H) mm).

No disassembly

No disassembly, no repair, no modification

Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the unit. Do not connect the sheath­peeled cord to the power of other
devices. Failure to heed the instructions
may cause a fire, an electrically shock
or a trouble.

Wiring and installation require expertise
and experiences.
Refer wiring and installation to the dealer
where you purchased the unit to ensure
safety.

Expert engineers for wiring and installation

Installation Flow

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

1

Disconnect the cable from the negative

@

battery terminal (see caution on the right)

2

●

Please carefully read the operating and installation instructions of the

respective equipment before connecting it to this unit.

●

Please connect the power lead (red) after all other connections are made.

First complete the electrical connections,
and then check them for correctness.

(☞ page 74-77)

Install

(☞ page 73)

3

4

After installation reconnect the negative

@

battery terminal.

● Installation

Item Qty.

Special type tapping screw with washer (5φ x 8 mm)

4

Special type dished tapping screw

(5φ x 8 mm)

8

Preparation

Caution: Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a

car with trip or navigational computer since all user set­tings stored in memory will be lost. Instead take extra
care with installing the unit to prevent shorts.

Warning

Caution

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Bracket (L)

Bracket (R)

For claws on your
mounting brackets,

bend the claws with
pliers to make the
surface even.

Supplied screws

Supplied screws

Transportation bracket x 2

Special type tapping screw
with washer x 4
(5φ x 8 mm)

Remove the transportation
brackets.

Removed 4 screws may be used for installation.
(Refer to the description at right.)

The shape and securing method of the bracket to be used vary with car manufacturers and car
models. Ask the dealer for further information.

● Special type tapping screw with

washer (4 pieces)

● Special type dished tapping screw

(8 pieces)

Four more screws are available, which
were used for tightening the transportation
brackets.

Cautions

● Be sure to put in the supplied tapping screws

straight because the mounting holes on the
unit are not tapped.

● Select from two types of supplied screws in accor-

dance with the hole shape of your mounting bracket.

Installation

To the CD Changer

(☞

page 76

)

To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC.

To a clean, bare metallic part
of the car chassis.

Fuse (10 A)

Resistor (1 kΩ)

BATTERY 10A

10A

Please consult your car dealer if your car does not
have ACC position.

ACC

TWIN CD·C-CONT

Power Connector

To the Navi Mute lead of the Panasonic car
navigation system or car telephone mute lead.

Navi Mute Lead (Orange)

Motor Antenna Relay Control Lead (Blue)

NAVI MUTE

To the auto antenna control power Lead
of the car. (Max. 100 mA).

This lead is not intended for use with a switch
actuated power antenna.

ANT-CONT MAX 0.1A

To the power supply that synchronizes
with sub-headlights.

To an external amplifier.

To ACC power, +12 V DC.

Illumination Lead (Orange w/white stripe)

Dual CD Changer Control Lead
(Brown w/white stripe)

External Amplifier Control Power Lead
(Blue w/white stripe)

Power Lead (ACC or IGN) (Red)

Battery Lead (Yellow)

Ground Lead (Black)

ILLUMINATION

(R) (Red)

(L) (White)

AMP-CONT MAX 0.1A

Rear Speaker (Right)

Front Speaker (Right)

Front Speaker (Left)

Rear Speaker (Left)

(R) (Red)

(L) (White)

CD/MD EC-IN

AUX-IN

CD Changer
Input Cord

AUX Input Cord

ƒ

in future use

ƒ

in future use

To the Auxiliaries
(TV tuner etc.)

Keep the vinyl cap covered for insulation
if this lead is not used.

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Wiring Diagram

Electrical Connections

Rear Panel

Antenna Terminal

Connect the radio antenna.

!

@

REAR R

(Violet)

(Violet w/black stripe)

(Green)

(Green w/black stripe)

(Gray)

(Gray w/black stripe)

(White)

(White w/black stripe)

!

@

FRONT R

!

@

FRONT L

Left

Front

Rear

Right

Right

Left

!

@

REAR L

CD Changer Control Connector
(CD·C-IN) (☞ page 76)

Power Connector

Connect the power cord.

Radiating Fan

Pre-out Terminal (Front)

Connect an external amplifier
(☞ page 76)

Pre-out Terminal (Rear)

Connect an external amplifier
(☞ page 76)

For two speakers

Insulate unused speaker cords with
vinyl tape.

Install the unit so that the radiating
fan is not blocked.

CD/MD EC-IN

AUX-IN

Changer
Input Cord

AUX (External Audio )
Input Cord

Terminal color

White

cc

Sound (Left)

Red

cc

Sound (Right)

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Be sure to connect the power cord connector after completion
of all other connections for prevention of shortings.

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Wiring Connection

Stereo power

amplifier

CD/MD·C-IN

Optional
CD changer
(CX-DP801EN)

DIN Cord (supplied with optional CX-DP801)

Ground Lead (Black)
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.

Battery Lead (Yellow)
To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC.

Optional
RCA cord (Audio)

Left
(White)

Left
(White)

Right
(Red)

Right
(Red)

Speakers for

system expansion

(Front)

Speakers for

system expansion

(Rear)

Left

(White)

Right
(Red)

Left

(White)

Right
(Red)

Stereo power

amplifier

To the amplifier
control cord

AMP-CONT MAX 0.1A

Power Cord

Connection of changer and external amplifier

Refer to the operating instructions for each connecting device in conjunction with this book.

Ex.) CD changer (CX-DP801EN)

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Speaker Connections

Fuse

Caution:

Please follow the instructions given below. Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers.

Use fuses of the same specified rating (10 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 replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Center.

¡Use ungrounded speaker only.
¡The maximum speaker output should be 50 W or more. (If used with

the optional power amplifier, the speaker output should be higher than
the maximum amplifier output.)

¡The speaker impedance should be 4 - 8 Ω.
¡This unit uses the BTCL circuit, so each speaker should be connected

separately using parallel vinyl insulated cords.

¡The speaker cords and the power amplifier unit should be kept away

(about 30 cm apart) from the antenna and antenna extension cord.

¡Never connect the speaker cord to

the body of the car.

¡Do not use a 3-wire type speaker

system having a common earth
lead.

¡Do not connect more than one

speaker to one set of speaker
leads.

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After – Sales Service

■ Repair request

Follow the remedies on the Troubleshooting pages. If the trouble cannot be solved, turn off the power and refer repairs to the
dealer where you purchased the unit.

● Within the warranty period

The dealer where you purchased the unit will repair it as specified in the warranty card. Please take the unit to the dealer
along with the warranty card.

● After the warranty period

Repair is available on a chargeable basis.

■ Holding period of functional parts for repair

We will hold the functional parts (which are indispensable to maintain its original performance) for 6 years after suspension
of producing the unit.

Warranty period: One year from the date of purchase

For repair or handling

To the dealer where you purchased the unit

For inquiries

To “Customer Center”

Customer Center

Tel: [phone]

For South Korea only

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Specifications

Note: Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.

General

Power supply : 12 VDC (11 V – 16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground
Current consumption : 8.5 A (nominal output in the CD mode)
Power output : 16 W x 4 ch. (1 kHz, 1 %, 4 Ω)
Maximum power output : 45 W x 4 ch.
Compatible speaker impedance : 4 Ω
Audio input impedance : 10 kΩ (AUX IN)
Audio input sensitivity : 2 Vrms (AUX IN)
Pre-out output voltage : 4.0 Vrms (in the CD mode)
Pre-out output impedance : 600 Ω
Dimensions : 178 (W) x 100 (H) x 160 (D) mm
Weight : 2.3 kg

FM tuner

Frequency range : 87.5 – 108 MHz
Usable sensitivity : 12 dBf (S/N 30 dB)
Signal to noise ratio : 70 dB (mono)
Stereo separation : 40 dB
Effective selectivity : 75 dB (±400 kHz)

AM tuner

Frequency range : 531 – 1,602 kHz
Usable sensitivity : 25 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)
Image interference ratio : 65 dB

CD player

Channel : 2
Decoding : 16-bit linear
Frequency response : 5 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal to noise ratio : 93 dB (IHF, A)
Wow and flutter : Below measurable limits
MP3 decoder : MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 / MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 LSF

● Bit rate MPEG-1 : 32 kbps – 256 kbps, VBR

MPEG-2 : 16 kbps – 160 kbps, VBR

● Sampling frequency MPEG-1 : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

MPEG-2 : 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

YEFM283913 B0602-1082

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Central P.O. Box 288, Osaka 542-8588, Japan