Panasonic CQ-RXBT490W, CR-LXBT490W Operating Instructions Manual

(CQ-RXBT490W)

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Model: CQ-RXBT490W

WMA MP3 Player/Receiver

Model: CR-LXBT490W

Operating Instructions

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

TEXT

(only for CQ-RXBT490W)

Safety Information

■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all

other components of your car audio system care­fully before using the system. They contain instruc­tions about how to use the system in a safe and
effective manner. Panasonic assumes no respon­sibility for any problems resulting from failure to
observe the instructions given in this manual.

■ This manual uses pictographs to show you how to

use the product safely and to alert you to potential
dangers resulting from improper connections and
operations. The meanings of the pictographs are
explained below. It is important that you fully under­stand the meanings of the pictographs in order to
use this manual and the system properly.

This pictograph intends to alert you to
the presence of important operating in­structions and installation instructions.

Warning Caution

Failure to heed the instructions may
result in severe injury or death.

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using
this unit.

❏ The driver should neither watch the display nor operate

the system while driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract

the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can
cause accidents.

Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the

parking brake before watching the display or operating

the system.
❏ Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative

grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this

product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC

battery system.

❏ Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of

infants.

Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep

them out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a

battery or insulation film, please seek immediate medical

attention.
❏ Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
❏ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair

the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired,

consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service

Centre.
❏ Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an

abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to

water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and

consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service

Centre.
❏ The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the

floor while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal,

and lead to a traffic accident.
❏ Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it

replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a quali-

fied service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse

may lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.

Observe the following warnings when install­ing.

❏ Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery

terminal before installation.

Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery

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

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD

TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRI­CAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE
VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

❏ Never use safety-related components for installation,

grounding, and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,

brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.)
for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.

❏ Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a

location where it interferes with airbag operation is
prohibited.

❏ Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and

other items before installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach

or wire the product, first check where the wire harness,
gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open
the hole from outside if possible.

❏ Never install the product in a location where it inter-

feres with your field of vision.

❏ Never have the power cord branched to supply other

equipment with power.

❏ After installation and wiring, you should check the

normal operation of other electrical equipment.

The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions

may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.

❏ In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car,

confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufac­turer before installation.

❏ Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or

getting in and out of the vehicle.

❏ Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
❏ Keep accessories out of reach of infants.

Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the

reach of infants. If an infant ingests accessories, please
seek immediate medical attention.

This pictograph intends to alert you to the
presence of important operating instruc­tions and installation instructions. Failure
to heed the instructions may result in
injury or material damage.

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Caution

Observe the following cautions when using
this unit.

❏ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road

and traffic conditions while driving.

❏ This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo-

biles.

❏ Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the

engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with

the engine turned off will drain the battery.

❏ Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive

heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the

unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to
the unit.

❏ Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,

moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead

to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make espe­cially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or
on rainy days.

❏ Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX

connection is completed.

Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and

damage your speakers and your hearing. Direct con­nection of the speaker/headphone output of an external
device without any attenuator may distort sound or
damage the connected external device.

Observe the following cautions when installing.

❏ Refer wiring and installation to qualified service

personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experi-

ence. For maximum safety, have it installed by your
dealer. Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting

from your own installation of the unit.
❏ Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire

the product could cause an accident or fire.
❏ Take care not to damage the leads.
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent

them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws,

and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch,

pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat

sources or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be

run over sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding

them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
❏ Use the designated parts and tools for installation.
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate

tools to install the product. The use of parts other than

those supplied or designated may result in internal

damage to the unit. Faulty installation may lead to an

accident, a malfunction or fire.

❏ Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the

unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to

overheat and will result in fire or other damage.

❏ Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong

vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation.

If the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down

while driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.

❏ Installation Angle
The product should be installed in a horizontal position

with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more
than 30°.

The user should bear in mind that in some areas there

may be restrictions on how and where this unit must be
installed. Consult your dealer for further details.

❏ Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is com-

pleted before installation.

❏ To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the

power connector until the whole wiring is completed.

❏ Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of

speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

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

¡ Use only specified battery (CR2025).
¡ Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (−)

marks in the battery case.

¡ Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.
¡ Remove the battery from the remote control unit when

not using it for an extended period of time.

¡ Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or

covering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or stor­age.

¡ Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.
¡ Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery.

Do not throw a battery into a fire or water.

In case of battery leakage

¡ Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case

and insert new battery.

¡ If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact

with battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.

¡ If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash

them with plenty of water and get immediate medical
attention.

Observe the following cautions when using
iPod® device/iPhone® model or USB device.

¡ Do not connect a USB device directly to this unit. If the

USB device is connected directly to this unit and an ac­cident occurs, or if the brakes are applied suddenly, the
driver or passenger may bump into the USB device and
may get injured.

¡ Position the iPod device/iPhone model/USB device and

USB extension cable so that they do not obstruct your
driving.

¡ Do not connect any device other than iPod device/iPhone

model/USB memory or a USB audio player. Do not con­nect multiple USB devices to the USB connector. Draw­ing power for multiple USB devices from the connector
could cause overheating and smoking.

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Safety Information (continued)

Caution (only for CQ-RXBT490W)

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 BY YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Before Reading These Instructions

Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.

We endeavour to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with
carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our
company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and
reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

Accessories

Mounting Collar Trim Plate Power Connector

Quantity: 1 Quantity: 1 Quantity: 1 Quantity: 1 Quantity: 1

(FX0214C384ZB) (7221 01 10) (YAJ024C144ZA) (YFX994C186CA) (YFC054C104ZA)

Microphone with

Bracket (5 m)

Quantity: 1

(L0FBBB000005) (ZZBISCP137U) (YFM264C265ZA) (YFM294C186ZA)

Notes:
¡ The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and

service.

¡ Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modifi cation without prior notice due to improvements.
¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment.

Lock Cancel Plate

Mounting Bolt

(5 mm ø)

Installation kit Instruction kit

Quantity: 1 set Quantity: 1 Quantity: 1

Rubber

Bushing

Remote Control Unit

(a battery included)

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Instructions

Removable Face

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Instructions

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CQ-RXBT490W/CR-LXBT490W

Before Reading These Instructions (continued)

This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-RXBT490W and CR-LXBT490W.
The difference among these models’ are mentioned below.
All screens and main body illustrations in this book represent CQ-RXBT490W unless otherwise specified.

Differences Among 2 Models

Models

Features
Disc Player Yes No

CQ-RXBT490W CR-LXBT490W

Connectable devices

Compatible USB devices

¡ USB Mass Storage Class

For details as to whether your USB memory/USB
Audio is compatible with USB Mass Storage Class,
please contact the USB memory/USB Audio manu­facturer.
We do not guarantee all of the USB devices sold on
market are compatible with this unit, please con­tact the USB device manufacturer when such USB
device compatible problem occurs.

¡ USB Standard Compatibility 1.1/2.0 Full Speed
¡ File System FAT12/16/32
¡ Maximum current less than 1 A
¡ Capacity less than 32 GB (1 partition) is recom-

mended.

Compatible with iPod devices/software
version (USB connector)

This unit is capable of controlling and playing music
for iPod. (video playback is not feasible)

Made for.

¡ iPod touch (4th generation)/ver. 5.0.1
¡ iPod touch (3rd generation)/ver. 5.0.1
¡ iPod touch (2nd generation)/ver. 4.2.1
¡ iPod touch (1st generation)/ver. 3.1.3
¡ iPod classic (160 GB only)/ver. 2.0.4
¡ iPod classic (120 GB only)/ver. 2.0.1
¡ iPod classic/ver. 1.1.2
¡ iPod with video/ver. 1.3
¡ iPod nano (6th generation)/ver. 1.2
¡ iPod nano (5th generation)/ver. 1.0.2
¡ iPod nano (4th generation)/ver. 1.0.4
¡ iPod nano (3rd generation)/ver. 1.1.3
¡ iPod nano (2nd generation)/ver. 1.1.3
¡ iPod nano (1st generation)/ver. 1.3.1

Made for.

¡ iPhone 4S/ver. 5.0.1
¡ iPhone 4/ver. 5.0.1
¡ iPhone 3GS/ver. 5.0.1
¡ iPhone 3G/ver. 4.2.1
¡ iPhone/ver. 3.1.3

* Operation check has been completed with software

available at the end of December, 2011. We do not
guarantee the operation with our future products or
upgraded software.

CQ-RXBT490W/CR-LXBT490W

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Contents

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

Before Reading These Instructions ..... 4

Contents ..................................... 6

Features ..................................... 6

Remote Control Unit ....................... 7

Preparation ................................. 8

General ...................................... 9

Audio Settings ............................11

Radio (AM/FM) ...........................13

Disc Player (only for CQ-RXBT490W) ..14

USB (MP3/WMA) .........................17

For use with iPod .........................21

Features

File search function

A file in a USB device can be searched for as if folders
in a PC are opened in order.

Front AUX terminal

Your mobile audio player and other devices are con­nectable to this unit without any difficulty.

Sound control

SQ (Sound Quality)
You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL,
JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your setting for
these (except FLAT) and save them for instant recall.

SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality)

Centre frequency and level are adjustable in each of
3 bands. This lets you fine-tune sound quality for
each genre to suit car-interior acoustics and your
personal preferences. (a page 11)

USB connector

The USB connector is equipped on the front panel.
By connecting a USB memory (not included) to the
USB connector via a USB extension cable (USB 2.0,
not included), you can enjoy MP3/WMA files stored on
the USB memory (not included) in your vehicle.
By connecting for iPod devices/iPhone models to USB
connector via a USB extension cable for iPod devices
and iPhone models (USB 2.0, not included), you can
enjoy music files stored on the compatible with iPod
devices and iPhone models in your vehicle. Further
information about the compatible with iPod devices
and iPhone models is described on page 5.

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Notes on Bluetooth

- General .....................24

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- Hands-Free Phone ........28

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- Music Player ............... 32

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...................... 33

Anti-Theft System ........................34

Notes on Discs

(only for CQ-RXBT490W) ................35

Notes on MP3/WMA ......................36

Troubleshooting ........................... 38

Maintenance/Fuse ........................43

Specifications .............................44

Appendix ...................................45

* iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuf-

fle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a
trademark of Apple Inc.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance stand­ards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory
with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

Bluetooth

This feature allows users to use a hands-free phone
and Bluetooth

Compatible Bluetooth

¡ Bluetooth
¡ HFP1.5 (Hands-Free Profile)
¡ OPP (Object Push Profile)
¡ A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

v 1.2

¡ AVRCP1.0 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
¡ HSP v 1.1 (Headset Profile)

For compatible Bluetooth
unit, please refer to page 45.

®

®

audio systems.

®

®

Version: 2.1+EDR

devices

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device information with this

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Remote Control Unit

Notes:

¡ This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations

excluded)

¡ When using the remote control unit, aim the remote control unit at the remote sensor and operate it.

[PWR] (Power)
toggles power on/off.

[SRC] (Source)
selects a source.

[{] [}] (FOLDER)

skips to the previous/next folder
in the player source.

[MUTE]
toggles mute on/off.
(Only for remote control unit)

[VOL] (Volume)
adjusts the volume, selects the value in the
audio menu, etc.

[6] [7] (TUNE/TRACK) / []] [[] (FILE)

decreases/increases the frequency. (For seek
tuning, hold it down for more than 0.5 seconds
and release it.)
(only for CQ-RXBT490W)/fi le in the player
source. (For fast reverse/fast forward, hold
down either of them.)

[BAND] (h/ 5)
selects a band in the tuner source, toggles
pause/play in the player source, executes the
APM (Auto Preset Memory) in the tuner source
(by holding it down for more than 2 seconds).

, skip to the previous/next track

Battery replacement

Remove the battery holder

1

from the remote control
unit placed on a fl at sur­face.

q Stick your thumbnail into

the groove, and push the
holder in the direction of the
arrow.

w Pull it out in the direction

of the arrow using your
thumbnail and another
fi nger.

Insert a battery in

2

the case with (+)
side facing up.

Put the case back.

3

Back side

Warning

Keep batteries and insulation fi lm out of reach of
infants.

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

Caution

¡ Remove and dispose of the discharged battery

immediately.

¡ Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do

not throw a battery into a fi re or water.

¡ Follow local regulations when disposing of a bat-

tery.

¡ Improper use of batteries may cause overheat-

ing, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or

a fi re.

Notes: Battery Information:
Battery Type: Lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in

the remote control unit)

Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal

use (at room temperature)

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Preparation

First Time Power On

Set your car’s ignition

1

switch to the ACC or ON
position.

Press [SOURCE] (PWR).

2

Battery Installation

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

Insulation film

Note: Battery Information:
Battery Type: Lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in

the remote control unit)

Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal

use (at room temperature)

Clock Setting

Press [MENU].

1

Adjust the minute.

6

Minute entered

q : sets the minute ahead.
w : sets the minute back.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL).

7

Completed

Notes:
¡ “CLK ADJUST” is displayed when the clock is not

adjusted.

¡ When you want to readjust the clock, repeat steps 1

to 7.

Clock Display at Power Off

Press [DISP] to change the display.

Display off

cd

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), and turn [VOL]

2

clockwise or counterclockwise to select
“CLOCK SET”.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), and turn [VOL]

3

clockwise (q) or counterclockwise (w) to
adjust.

Hour blinks.

Adjust the hour.

4

Hour entered

q : sets the hour ahead.
w : sets the hour back.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL).

5

Minute blinks.

Clock display
(Default)

Clock Display Setting

Press [MENU].

1

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), select “CLOCK

2

SEL”.

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), and turn [VOL]

3

clockwise or counterclockwise to select.

the 24-hour system
used (default)

cd

the 12-hour system
used

Notes:
¡ The clock display setting (12-hour/24-hour) is ac-

tivated once the rotary selection is made, the clock
display is corresponded to your setting after exiting
the clock display setting mode.

¡ Selection of the 12-hour system displays “AM” dur-

ing AM hours and “PM” during PM hours.

¡ To exit from the clock display setting, press [DISP].

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General

Caution

Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX connection is completed.
Failure to observe this may generate loud noise and accordingly damage your speakers and your hear­ing.

[SOURCE]

selects a source.

[PWR] (Power)

[MENU]

selects items in the
other menu.

toggles power on/off.

[VOL] (Volume)

Remote Control Sensor

Power On/Off

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

Power on: Press [SOURCE] (PWR).

Power off: Hold down [SOURCE] (PWR) for more

than 1 second.

Source Selection

Press [SOURCE] to change the source.

AUX Connector (3.5 mm ø stereo)

From line output of external sound/audio device
(ex. Silicon audio player, HDD player, etc.)

Bluetooth

(a page 24)

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(Return to “RADIO”)

Volume Adjustment

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

Turn [VOL] clockwise to increase the volume,
and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Volume level (0 to 40)
(default: 18)

Radio (a page 13)

d

Disc player
(only for CQ-RXBT490W)

(a page 14)

d

USB (a page 17)

d

AUX

The sound of connected audio device can be output
from car speakers.

d

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General (continued)

Display Colour Selection

Press [MENU].

1

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), and turn [VOL]

2

clockwise or counterclockwise to select
“LIGHT SET”.

Display colour selec­tion

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), and turn [VOL]

3

clockwise or counterclockwise to select
display colour.

Menu Operation

Press

Press

(PUSH SEL)

[ ]

Press

[MENU]

.

[VOL]

.

(Return).

OCEAN (aqua blue)

cd

Variety: OCEAN (aqua blue), SKY (sky blue), FOREST

(green), ORANGE (amber), FIRE (red), PINK
(deep pink), ROSE (pink), STORM (7 colours)

Default: ORANGE (amber)

cd

STORM (7 colours)

Note: Once rotary operation is made, the setting is
activated.

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Turn

[VOL]

counterclockwise.

This “PHONE”

Note:

mode is selectable
only when switch to
Bluetooth

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mode.

clockwise or

Press

Press

[VOL]

(PUSH SEL)

(Return).

[ ]

.

This history mode is

Note:

selectable only when a device is
paired and connected to this unit.

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Audio Settings

[VOL]
selects a value in the audio
menu.
(PUSH SEL: Select)
selects items in the audio
menu.

[{] [}]

adjust the sound level in
the SQ setting mode.

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

1

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio setting, the display returns to the regular mode.

Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to select

2

a mode, and the press [VOL] to be adjusted.

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

[BAND]
selects a band in the SQ setting mode.

[SQ] (Sound Quality)

Preset buttons [1] through [6]

select a SQ setting in the SQ selection mode or preset the current SQ adjustment in the
SQ adjustment mode (by holding down one of the buttons for more than 2 seconds).

Turn [VOL] clockwise (q) or counter-

3

clockwise (w) to adjust.

Volume

q / w : Adjustment

[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.

Bass

(Setting Range: −12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, Default: 0 dB)

Treble

(Setting Range: −12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, Default: 0 dB)

SQ Adjustment

(Tone/SQ adjustable range : –12 dB to +12 dB (by 2 dB))
Setting range:

SQ Low/Bass: ±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
SQ Mid: ±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz)
SQ High/Treble: ±12 dB (at 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz)

q / w : Adjustment

q / w : Adjustment

Band

Level

Frequency

q Adjust each band.

q / w : centre frequency up/down

[BAND] : Band selection
[{] [}] : Level down/up

w Hold down the numeric button [2] through

[6] for more than 2 seconds, and the setting

value is written into the desired SQ.

Only SQ presetting value cannot be saved

Note:
in [1] button.

(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default: CNT (centre))

Balance

q / w : Adjustment

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Audio Settings (continued)

Fader

(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default: CNT (centre))

Subwoofer Setting

(Selectable setting: SET ON/SET OFF, default: OFF)

q / w : Adjustment

q / w : Selection

The PRE-OUT(REAR) of this unit can be set to subwoofer output when using a subwoofer. Set to ON enables
subwoofer output.

Note: This setting is only available for PRE-OUT(REAR) output.

Subwoofer Frequency Adjust­ment

(Setting range: 55 Hz, 85 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz), Default: 120 Hz.

Note: This function is selectable when “Subwoofer Setting” is set to ON.

Subwoofer Gain Adjustment

(Setting range: 0 dB to +6 dB by 2 dB, Default: 0 dB)
Notes:

¡ This function is selectable when “Subwoofer Setting” is set to ON.
¡ The gain setting is effective when volume level is below 25. (when volume level from 26 to 40, the gain set-

ting is ineffective.)

q / w : Adjustment

q / w : Adjustment

Notes:

¡ The volume can also be adjusted directly using [VOL] on the main unit. (a page 9)
¡ Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at the same time to avoid causing sound distortion.
¡ If the fader is set to front, the pre-amp. output (rear) is decreased.

SQ Selection

You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL,
JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your settings for
these (except FLAT) and save them for instant recall.

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

FLAT

Flat frequency response: does not empha-

d

size any part. (Default)

ROCK

Speedy and heavy sound:

d

exaggerates bass and treble.

POP

Wide-ranged and deep sound:

d

slightly emphasizes bass and treble.

VOCAL

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Clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly empha-

d

sizes treble.

JAZZ

Jazz-specific deep sound:

d

sound with emphasis on sharpness of high
hat and echo saxophone

CLUB

Club and disco-specific sound:

d

reproduction of realism being in a club.

(Return to “FLAT”)
Notes:

¡ After pressing

[SQ] on the main unit, you can also

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

¡To return an adjusted SQ to the default setting,

select the SQ which to be returned to the default
setting, then hold down [BAND] for more than 2
seconds.

Radio (AM/FM)

Caution

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

[SOURCE]

selects a source.

[BAND]
selects a band in the radio source.
(APM) (Auto Preset Memory)
executes APM in the radio source
(by holding it down for more than 2
seconds).

[DISP] (Display)
switches the information
on the display.

[6] [7]

decreases/increases the frequency. (For seek tuning, hold it
down for more than 0.5 seconds and release it.)

Preset buttons [1] through [6]
select a preset station in the radio source,
preset the current station (by holding it down
for more than 2 seconds).

Operation Flow

Press [SOURCE] to select the radio source.

1

Press [BAND] to select a band.

2

Select a station.

3

Frequency Adjustment

[6]: Lower / [7]: Higher

Note: For station search, hold down either of the but-

tons for more than 0.5 seconds and release it.

Preset Station Selection

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

Radio Source Display

lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.

Station Preset

Up to 6 stations can be preset in each of AM, FM1,
FM2, and FM3.
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [1]
through [6].

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

With this operation, stations with good receiving
conditions can be automatically stored in the preset
memory.

Select a band.

1

Hold down [BAND] (APM) for more than 2

2

seconds.

The preset stations under best receiving conditions
are received for 5 seconds each after presetting the
stations (SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the
buttons from [1] through [6].

Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

Manual Station Preset

Tune into a station.

1

Hold down one of the preset buttons from [1]

2

through [6] for more than 2 seconds.

Band

Frequency

Display Change

Press [DISP] to change the display.

Radio mode display
(Frequency)

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Preset Number

Clock display

Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.

(blinks once)

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Disc Player (only for CQ-RXBT490W)

Caution

¡ A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA data on it may not be reproduced normally.
¡ Do not insert a disc when the
¡ Refer to the sections of “Notes on Discs” (a page 35) and “Notes on MP3/WMA” (a page 36).
¡ This unit does not support 8 cm discs.
¡ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.

indicator lights.

[SOURCE]

selects a source.

5

) (Play/Pause)

[BAND] (

toggles between pause and play with
the player source.

[DISP] (Display)
switches the information on the display.

[6] [7]
skip to the previous/next track/fi le in the player mode.
For fast reverse/fast forward, hold down either of them.

/h

Operation Flow

When a disc is already loaded, press [SOURCE]
to select the Disc player mode.

Press [OPEN] to open the face plate.

1

Load a disc with the printed side facing up.

2

[u] (Eject)

[{] [}] (FOLDER)

skip to the previous/next folder.

[5] (RANDOM)/[6] (REPEAT)
toggles on/off each play mode.
[3] (SCROLL)
scrolls the information on the display.

Select a desired portion.

4

[OPEN]
opens the face plate

Track/File Selection

Press [6] / [7].

Note: To perform fast reverse/forward, hold down

either of them.

Disc Player (CD-DA disc):

Previous/next track

Disc Player (MP3/WMA disc):

Previous/next fi le

Printed side up

Close the face plate manually.

3

Notes:

The unit recognizes the disc and starts playing

¡

automatically.

¡ The power will be turned on automatically when a

disc is loaded.

Disc Eject

1. Press [OPEN].

2. Press [u] and take the disc out.

3. Close the face plate manually.

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Folder Selection (MP3/WMA)

[}] (FOLDER): Next folder

[{] (FOLDER): Preceding folder

Pause

Press [BAND] (5/h).

Press again to cancel.

Player Source Display

CD-DA Mode Display

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

Random play

Repeat play

Lights when a disc is loaded.

Disc Player (MP3/WMA disc):

Folder/File

d

d

d

Play time

Folder name/ Album*

Track number

Play time

MP3/WMA Mode Display

Play Mode indicators

lights when each mode is activated.

Random play

Repeat play

Folder Random, Folder Repeat

lights when a disc is loaded.

Folder number

Display Change

Press [DISP].

Disc Player (CD-DA disc):

d

d

d

File number

File type (MP3 or WMA)

Track/Play time

Disc title

Track title

File name/Title, artist*

d

Clock time

d

(Return to “Folder/File”)

*ID3/WMA Tag Setting

Hold down [3] (SCROLL) for more than 2 sec­onds.

cd

(Default)

When a folder name is displayed:

TAG ON: The album title is displayed.
TAG OFF: The folder name is displayed.

When a fi le name is displayed:

TAG ON: The title/artist name is displayed.
TAG OFF: The fi le name is displayed.
Notes:
¡ To have another circle scroll while a text is dis-

played, press [3] (SCROLL). If the number of
displayed characters is 11 or less, the characters do
not scroll.

¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when no information exists

on the disc.

¡ ID3/WMA tag information is displayed for the album

name and title/artist name.

Clock time

d

(Return to “Track/Play time”)

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Random Play Setting

Press [5] (RANDOM) to select the random play
setting.

Random play

All the available songs (tracks/files) are played in a
random sequence. (

d

(only for MP3/WMA)
All the available files in the current folder are played in

a random sequence. (

d

Return to regular play.

lights.)

lights.)

Folder random play

Random off

Repeat Play Setting

Press [6] (REPEAT) to select the repeat play
setting.

Repeat play

The current song (track/file) is repeated. ( lights.)

d

Folder repeat play

(only for MP3/WMA)
The current folder is repeated. (

d

Repeat off

Return to regular play.

lights.)

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