Panasonic CQ-C7403U, CQ-C7303U, CQ-C7203U, CQ-C7103U, Q-C7403U Operating Instructions Manual

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WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’instructions

Manual de Instrucciones

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’instructions

Manual de Instrucciones

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Récepteur/lecteur CD avec lecture WMA/MP3

Reproductor de CD, WMA y MP3/receptor

Model: CQ-C7403U/C7303U

C7203U/C7103U

(CQ-C7403U)

¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product

and keep this manual for future reference.

¡Prière de lire attentivement ces instructions (y compris la “Garantie limitée” et le “Répertoire des services à la clientèle”) avant

d’utiliser ce produit et conserver ce mode d’emploi pour s’y référer ultérieurement.

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

(CQ-C7403U/
C7303U)

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

Warning

installation instructions. 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 Servicenter.

❑

Do not use the unit when it is out of order.

If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an
abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and
consult your dealer.

❑

The remote control unit should not lie about in the
car.

If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor
while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to
a traffic accident.

❑

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service person­nel.

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

■

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

Caution

installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material dam­age.

Observe the following warnings when
installing.

❑

Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery
terminal before installation.

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

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

❑

Never use safety-related components for installa­tion, grounding, and other such functions.

Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for
wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.

❑

Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a
location where it interferes with airbag operation is
prohibited.

❑

Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and
other items before installing the product.

If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or
wire the product, first check where the wire harness, gaso­line tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole
from outside if possible.

❑

Never install the product in a location where it inter­feres with your field of vision.

❑

Never have the power cord branched to supply other
equipment with power.

❑

After installation and wiring, you should check the
normal operation of other electrical equipment.

The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may
cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.

❑

In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping
car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle
manufacturer before installation.

❑

Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or
getting in and out of the vehicle.

❑

Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuit­ing.

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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.

❑

Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be
caught in the unit.

To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in
moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for
infants.

❑

This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo­biles.

❑

Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with
the engine turned off.

Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the
engine turned off will drain the battery.

❑

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces­sive heat.

Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the
unit.

❑

Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,
moisture, or dust.

Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy
days.

Observe the following cautions when
installing.

❑

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service
personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience.
For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer.
Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your
own installation of the unit.

❑

Follow the instructions to install and wire the prod­uct.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
product could cause an accident or fire.

❑

Take care not to damage the leads.

When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and
moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or
twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place
heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp
metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with vinyl
tape or similar protection.

❑

Use the designated parts and tools for installation.

Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools
to install the product. The use of parts other than those sup­plied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit.
Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or
fire.

❑

Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the
unit.

Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to
overheat and will result in fire or other damage.

❑

Do not install the product where it is exposed to
strong vibrations or is unstable.

Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If
the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while
driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.

❑

Installation Angle

The product should be installed in a horizontal position with
the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than
30˚.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may
be restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed.
Consult your dealer for further details.

❑

Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is
completed before installation.

❑

To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is complet­ed.

❑

Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

Observe the following cautions when handling
the 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 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.

English

Safety Information

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Safety Information (continued)

Caution

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

The following applies only in the U.S.A.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

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

Before Reading These Instructions

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

This operating instruction manual is for 4 models CQ-C7403U, CQ-C7303U, CQ-C7203U and CQ-C7103U.
The difference among these models’ are mentioned below.
All screens and main body illustrations in this book represent CQ-C7403U unless otherwise specified.

Features

SRS WOW (a page 18)
Customize function (a page 31)
SQ (a page 19)

The instruction manual consists of 2 books. One is “Operating Instructions” describing the operations of the main
unit. The other is “System Upgrade Guidebook” describing the optional devices such as CD changer.

Models

5 V (60 Ω)2.5 V (200 Ω)5 V (60 Ω)Subwoofer-output

CQ-C7103UCQ-C7203UCQ-C7303UCQ-C7403U
2 V (200 Ω)
2 V (200 Ω)5 V (60 Ω)2.5 V (200 Ω)5 V (60 Ω)Preout

NoNoYesYes
NoNoYesYes

SQ3SQ3SQ7SQ7

Differences Among 4 Models

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Before Reading These Instructions

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Operating
Instructions

(YEFM285749)

POWER
SOURCE

MENU

SEL

SEL

SRC

SRC

VOL

VOL

SET

BAND MUTE

BAND MUTE

2 31

231

RANDOM

SCAN REPEAT

5

64

5

64

97

97

8

8

TUNE TUNE

0

0

DISP

DISP

#

#

NUMBER

CAR AUDIO

Remote Control Unit

(including a battery)
(CR2025)

(EUR7641010)

Q'ty: 1

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OO-OOOOO

System Upgrade
Guidebook

(YEFM262685)

(YGAJ021009)

Q'ty: 1

Installation
Instructions

(YEFM294101)

Instruction kit

Q'ty: 1 set

Mounting Collar

(YEFX0217222)

Q'ty: 1

English

Owners
Information Card

Trim PlatePower Connector

CQ-C7403U/C7303U:
(YEFC05654)

CQ-C7203U/C7103U:
(YEFC051010)

Q'ty: 1

Accessories

Lock Cancel Plate Mounting Bolt Tapping Screw

Rear Support Strap

(YEFG04019)

Q'ty: 1

Removable Face
Plate Case

(YEFA134150)

Q'ty: 1

Hex. Nut

(5 mmø x 16 mm)

(5 mmø)

(YEP0FZ5701)

Q'ty: 1 set

Notes:

¡ The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory

part name is the part number for maintenance and
service.

¡ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to

modification without prior notice due to improve­ments.

¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the

main unit at shipment.

Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions

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Before Reading These Instructions

U.S.A.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance;
locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase
Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7
pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877­833-8855

Accessory Purchases:

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books
online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web
Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American
Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866­605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company

Customer Services Directory

Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

CANADA

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please con­tact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #: [phone]
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: [phone]
Email link: “Contact Us” on

www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest
Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

TM

Link : “Servicentres

port”

Panasonic Factory Service:

Vancouver

Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W
1K8
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and
preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date
of original purchase.

locator” under “Customer sup-

Toronto

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Limited Warranty

U.S.A.

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your product does not work properly because of defects in materi­als and workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the
length of the period indicated in the chart below, which starts with
the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either
(a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace
it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or
replace will be made by the warrantor.

Categories Parts Labor

Audio Components (except items listed
below)

MXE Series Audio Components (except
items listed below)

Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable

Accessories (in exchange for defective
items)

During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for
labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for
parts. You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty
period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not war­ranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serv­iced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended
only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase
date is required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211­PANA (7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)­750-4300 or fax [phone].

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cos­metic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages
which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by prod­ucts not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from acci­dent, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alter­ation, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of con­sumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate
signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage sup­ply, lightning, modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels,
offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the
product, or service by anyone other than the technician from Factory
Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED
UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS
NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT
OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes

damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install
an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss
of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are not
exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

One (1) Year One (1) Year

Two (2) Years Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI­TY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied war­ranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this
product develops during or after the warranty period, you may con­tact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your
satisfaction, then write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department
at the addresses of the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer’s Record
Model

No.
Serial

No.
Dealer’s

No.
Code

No.
Dealer’s

Address
Date of

Purchase

CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect
for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR

(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada
or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to
usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in
any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance,
nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A
purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is
required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR­TICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of
implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not
be applicable.

English

Before Reading These Instructions

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Features

Hands-Free Phone System

Connection of the optional Hands-Free Phone System (Hands­Free Kit featuring Bluetooth
users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone if the phone
supports Bluetooth.

Note: This unit is designed only for receiving calls. It cannot
send calls.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade name are those of their
respective owners.

®

®

technology: CY-BT100U) allows

Expansion Module (hub unit)

Connection of the Expansion Module (hub unit, CY-EM100U)
allows users to connect up to 4 optional devices shown below.
Even simultaneous connection of the Sirius Satellite Radio and
XM Satellite Radio is feasible.

W

ide array of components for system upgrade

Various optional components allow users to obtain availability
of wide range of system upgrade. Upgrading the system
delivers relaxed AV space in a car. For further information, refer
to the separate System Upgrade Guidebook.

¡ DVD Changer

The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD
Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the option­al Panasonic DVD changer unit (CX-DH801U).

¡ CD Changer

The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD
Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the option­al Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880).

®

¡ iPod

The optional adapter (Direct Cable for iPod: CA-DC300U)
allows you to connect the optional iPod series.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.

¡ XM Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD-1000)
with optional Digital Adapter. For details, refer to the
operating instructions for the XM receiver.

¡ Sirius Satellite Radio

You can connect the optional Sirius Satellite radio
receiver (SIR-PAN1).

Sound Control

SQ (Sound Quality)

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

SQ7

This is 7-band equalizer with 60, 160, 400, 1 k, 3 k, 6 k, and 16
kHz. Each band is adjustable between – 12 dB and 12 dB in
steps of 2 dB.

SQ3

This is 3-band equalizer: Band 1 covers 60, 80, 100, and 200
Hz, Band 2 covers 0.5 k, 1 k, 2 k, and 3 kHz, and Band 3 covers
10 k, 12 k, 15 k, and 18 kHz. Each band is adjustable between
– 12 dB and 12 dB in steps of 2 dB.

D·M (Direct Memory)

You can assign your favorite broadcasting station to the
[D·M] button. As the result of doing that, your favorite
broadcasting station can be received even if the unit is in
the CD mode or other modes.

(a page 20)

Customize

Initially stored moving images and still images are editable to
taste. IMAGE STUDIO* allows you to process images from a
digital camera or other devices without difficulty. (a page 31)

* This software is downloadable from Panasonic Web site

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

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Contents

English

¡Safety Information 2
¡Before Reading These Instructions 4
¡Features 8

Français 40
Español 78

CommonEach

Source

¡Controls Layout 10
¡Preparation (Clock adjustment etc.) 12
¡General 14
¡Sound Control 18

¡Radio 20
¡CD Player 22
¡MP3/WMA Player 24

¡Audio Setting 28
¡Function Setting (Security Setting etc.) 29
¡Display Setting 30
¡Customize the Display 31
¡Troubleshooting 33

As Needed

¡Error Display Messages 37
¡Notes on Discs 38
¡Maintenance 38
¡Specifications 39

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Preparation

q

w

2

3

For the first use, the following screen may appear
repeatedly.

Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC

1

or On position.

The demonstration screen appears.

Press [SRC/PWR] (Power).

2

Press [MENU] to display the menu

3

display.

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

Press []] or [[] to display the

Cancellation of demonstration screenRemote Control Preparation

4

DISPLAY menu.

Press [{] or [}] to select

5

“DEMONSTRATION”.

Press [BAND] (SET) to select “OFF”

6

Press [MENU].

7

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

Note: This unit is operable as usual even if the

demonstration screen is activated. The demonstration
screen automatically appears if no operation is executed
for 1 minute.

Preparation Before Initial Use

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

Insulation film

Battery Replacement

q Remove the battery holder

with the remote control unit
placed on a flat surface.
q Stick your thumbnail into

the groove, and push the
holder in the direction of
the arrow, and at the
same time.

w Pull it out in the direction

of the arrow using a
tough pointed object.

Tough pointed object

Back side

Warning

Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of
infants. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek
immediate medical attention.

Cautions

¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
¡Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not

throw a battery into a fire or water.

¡Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
¡Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an

explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.

Note: Battery Information:

Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)

(Included in the remote control)

Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use

(at room temperature)

w Put a battery in the case with

(+) side facing up.

e Put the case back.

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The following functions are activated when the Security
Function is ON. (a page 29)

¡ The security indicator lights up when removing the

face plate.

Setting

¡ The alarm sounds and the message appears on the

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

English

Security Function

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

Using Subwoofer

¡ Subwoofer level adjustment (a page 28)
¡ Subwoofer low pass filter (a page 28)

Note: Other settings are required when a Sirius receiver,
an XM receiver, or a Hands-Free Phone System is
connected. (a System Upgrade Guidebook)

Other SettingsClock adjustment

Security Indicator

Preparation

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

Press [MENU] to display the menu

1

display.

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

Press []] or [[] to display the

2

DISPLAY menu.

Press [{] to select “CLOCK ADJ”.

3

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the

4

display.

Adjust the setting value.

5

:

Adjusting minutes

[[]
[]]

:

Adjusting hours

[}]

:

Forward

[{]

:

Backward

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the

6

adjustment.

Press [MENU].

7

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

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MP3/WMA Player

What is MP3/WMA?

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media
Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The
former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts
Group), and the latter is developed by Microsoft
Corporation. Using these compression formats, you can
record the contents of about 10 music CDs on a single
CD media (This figures refer to data recorded on a 650
MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).

Note: MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not
supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom-

mended for high quality sounds.

¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended

because playing time is not displayed properly and
sound may be skipped.

¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the

encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the user
manual of your own encoding software and writing
software.

MP3

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

more” and “fixed”.

WMA

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

Notes on MP3/WMA

more” and “fixed”.

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

to enable this unit to play back.

Display Information

TM

Displayed items

¡ CD-TEXT

Disc title
Track title

¡ MP3/WMA

Folder name
File name

Displayable characters

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

characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are
reduced by half in the number of displayable charac­ters.)

¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the stan-

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

¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-

guage can be displayed.

ASCII character set

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

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

_ ` { | } ~

Notes:

¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files

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

¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be convert-

ed into an asterisk (

¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name
Title name/artist name

¡ WMA (WMA tag)

Album name
Title name/artist name

).

*

Caution:

Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file
name extension to a file that is not in the
MP3/WMA format. This may not only pro­duce noise from the speaker damage, but
also damage your hearing.

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Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of

making a disc that contains both CD-DA files and
MP3/WMA files.

¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA

files, the songs may not play in the intended order,
or some songs may not play at all.

¡ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same

disc, use different folders for each data.

¡ Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and

unnecessary folder on a disc.

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

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

¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files

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

Compression formats

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

¡ The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be

assigned to each file depending on the file format.

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

use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.

Supported file systems

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

Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are
not supported.

Sampling frequencyVBRBit rateCompression method

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 320 kbpsMPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)

English

* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.

Folder selection order/file playback order

Maximum number of files/folders

¡ Maximum number of files: 511 (files + folders)
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8

Notes on MP3/WMA (continued)

¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is

included.)

Notes:

¡ You can shorten the duration between data read and

playback by decreasing the quantity of files or folders,
or the depth of the hierarchy.

¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of

the presence or absence of an MP3/WMA file.

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

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

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA

players even if the same disc is used.

¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder

name.

16, 22.05, 24 kHzYes8 k – 160 kbpsMPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)

32, 44.1, 48 kHzYes32 k – 192 kbpsWindows Media Audio Ver. 2, 7, 8, 9*

1

2

3

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8

Root Folder
(Root Directory)

q

4

w

5

6

7

e

r

8

Folder Selection

File Selection

q

t
y

18

–In the order

–In the order

y

(Max.)

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.

MP3/WMA Player

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of
December 2005. It has no warranty for reproducibility
and displayability of MP3/WMA.

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