Philips CQ-DFX972N User Manual

MP3 CD Player/Receiver with Full Dot

Matrix Display and CD Changer Control

CQ-DFX972N

Operating Instructions

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

CD RECEIVER WITH FULL DOT MATRIX DISPLAY

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This Manual is an overseas version and some details
may differ from Instructions enclosed with products
sold in Australia

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Contents

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Precautions ................................................... 4

Components.................................................. 5

General .......................................................... 6

Radio.............................................................. 8

Radio Data System (RDS) ............................ 10

CD Player....................................................... 16

MP3 Player..................................................... 18

Mesures de précaution..................................88

Éléments constitutifs ....................................89

Généralités .....................................................90

Autoradio........................................................92

Réception radio RDS .....................................94

Lecteur de CD ..............................................100

Lecteur de MP3 ............................................102

Voorzorgen...................................................130

Componenten...............................................131

Algemeen......................................................132

Radio.............................................................134

Radio Data Systeem (RDS) .........................136

CD-speler......................................................142

MP3-speler....................................................144

Observera .................................................... 172

Medföljande delar ....................................... 173

Allmänt......................................................... 174

Radiomottagning ........................................ 176

RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 178

CD-spelare................................................... 184

MP3-spelare................................................. 186

Precauzioni.................................................. 214

Componenti................................................. 215

Generali ....................................................... 216

Radio............................................................ 218

RDS (Radio Data System) .......................... 220

Lettore CD ................................................... 226

Lettore MP3 ................................................ 228

Precauciones .............................................. 256

Componentes.............................................. 257

Generalidades ............................................. 258

Radio............................................................ 260

Sistema da datos

radiofónicos (RDS) ............................... 262

Reproductor de CD..................................... 268

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Seite

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen .................................. 46

Komponenten.............................................. 47

Allgemeines................................................... 48

Radio.............................................................. 50

Radio-Daten-System (RDS)-Empfang ......... 52

CD-Spieler ..................................................... 58

MP3

-Spieler ................................................... 60

Table des matières

Page

Inhoudsopgave

Bladzijde

Innehåll

Sida

Contenuto

Pag.

Indice

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CD Changer Control ..................................... 22

Audio Setting-AUDIO MENU ........................ 24

Display Setting-PICTURE MENU ................. 26

Function Setting-FUNCTION MENU ............ 28

Installation..................................................... 30

Anti-Theft System ......................................... 33

Electrical Connections ................................. 34

Speaker Connections ................................... 38

Fuse ............................................................... 38

Maintenance .................................................. 39

Troubleshooting............................................ 40

Specifications ............................................... 45

Steuerung des CD-Wechslers ..................... 64

Audio-Einstellung <AUDIO-Menü>.............. 66

Bildeinstellung <PICTURE-Menü> .............. 68

Funktionseinstellung <FUNCTION-Menü> .70

Einbau............................................................ 72

Diebstahlschutz ............................................ 75

Elektrischer Anschluß.................................. 76

Anschluß der Lautsprecher ......................... 80

Sicherung ...................................................... 80

Pflege ............................................................. 81

Störungsbeseitigung.................................... 82

Technische Daten ......................................... 87

Commande de changeur de CD .................106

Définition de sortie audio-Menu AUDIO.... 108

Définition d'image-Menu PICTURE............ 110

Définition de fonction-

Menu FUNCTION

... 112

Installation ....................................................114

Système antivol............................................117

Branchements électriques ..........................118

Branchment des haut-parleurs...................122

Fusible ..........................................................122

Entretien .......................................................123

En cas de difficulté ......................................124

Données techniques....................................129

Bediening van de CD-wisselaar .................148

Geluidsinstelling - AUDIO Menu................ 150

Beeldinstelling - PICTURE Menu............... 152

Functie-instelling - FUNCTION Menu........ 154

Installatie ..................................................... 156

Anti-diefstal systeem.................................. 159

Elektrische aansluitingen .......................... 160

Aansluitingen luidsprekers........................ 164

Zekering....................................................... 164

Onderhoud .................................................. 165

Verhelpen van storingen............................ 166

Technische gegevens................................. 171

CD-växlarstyrning....................................... 190

Ljudinställningar-ljudmeny........................ 192

Bildskärmsinställningar-bildmeny ............ 194

Visning av funktionsmeny ......................... 196

Montering .................................................... 198

Stöldskyddsanordning............................... 201

Elektriska anslutningar .............................. 202

Anslutning av högtalare............................. 206

Säkring......................................................... 206

Underhåll ..................................................... 207

Felsökning................................................... 208

Tekniska data .............................................. 213

Controllo del cambia CD ............................ 232

Impostazione dell'audio-Menu AUDIO ..... 234

Impostazione dell'immagine

-Menu PICTURE ..................................... 236

Impostazione della funzione

-Menu FUNCTION.................................... 238

Installazione ................................................ 240

Sistema antifurto ........................................ 243

Collegamenti elettrici ................................. 244

Collegamenti degli altoparlanti ................. 248

Fusibile ........................................................ 248

Manutenzione.............................................. 249

Correzione dei difetti di funzionamento ... 250

Dati tecnici................................................... 255

Reproductor MP3........................................ 270

Control del cambiador de discos CD........ 274

Ajuste de audio-Menú de AUDIO............... 276

Ajuste de la imagen-Menú de PICTURE ... 278
Ajuste de la función-Menú de FUNCTION.. 280

Instalación ................................................... 282

Sistema antirrobo ....................................... 285

Conexiones eléctricas................................ 286

Conexiones de los altavoces..................... 290

Fusible ......................................................... 290

Mantenimiento ............................................ 291

Solución de problemas .............................. 292

Especificaciones......................................... 297

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Laser Product

Label Indications and Their Locations

DANGER!

Invisible laser radiation
when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.

Caution: This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser products:

Wave Length 780 nm
Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes
yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser pickup to retrieve
information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully
shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet.
Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts
since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Caution Label

DANGER! Invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

ADVARSEL! Usynligt laserlys udstråles
ved åbning. Undgå direkte bestråling.

VARO! Avattaessa ja suojalukitus
ohitettaessa olet alttiina näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle. Älä katso säteeseen.

VARNING! Osynlig lasersträlning när
denna del är öppnad och spärren är
urkopplad. Betrakta ej strälen.

ADVERSEL! Usynlig laserstråling når
deksel åpnes og sikkerhedslås brytes.
Unngå eksponering for strålen.

Deck Ass’y
(Upper Side)

Volume Level

For your driving safety, keep the volume level low enough
to be aware of road and traffic conditions.

Car Washing

To avoid electrical shorts which may cause fire, or other
damage, do not expose this product (including the
speakers and CDs) to water or excessive moisture.

Car Ventilation

If your car is parked for several hours in direct sunlight, the
temperature inside the car may become very high. It is
advisable to drive the car and give the interior a chance to
cool down before switching the unit on.

Power Supply

This product is designed to be used in a car having a 12­Volt negative ground battery system.

Disc Mechanism

Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep screwdrivers
and other metallic objects away from the disc mechanism
and disc.

Service

This product is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to
disassemble or adjust any parts. For repair, please consult
your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Center.

Note: The preset memory is cleared to return to the
original factory setting when the power connector or bat­tery is disconnected.

Precautions

Panasonic welcomes you to their 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.

¡APPREIL À LASER DE CLASSE
¡KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
¡LUOKAN 1 LASERPLAITE

VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG!
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET IST, NICHT DEM
LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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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)

Components

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

• Supplied Hardware ..................................................................1 set (a Page 30)

• 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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ACC Selection

If your car has the ACC position on the ignition switch, set
the ACC selection to ON. (Default: ACC OFF)

(a Page 28)

is attached to the functional descriptions under

the ACC selection ON condition.

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Demonstration Message

When you use this unit for the first
time, a demonstration message
appears on the display.

Press [DISP] to change to regular
mode.

Note:

To display the message

again, press

[SRC] / [SOURCE]

for 4 seconds or more when
turning power on. ( )

Power

ON : Press [SRC] / [SOURCE].

Turn your car

’s ignition key to ACC or ON position.

General

[VOLUME] (Volume)

[DISP] (Display)

[SRC]

(Power/Source)

[VOL}] [VOL{]

(Volume)

[DISP]

(Display)

[MUTE]

(Mute/Attenuation)

[SOURCE]

(Power/Source)

OFF : Press [SRC] / [SOURCE] again and hold for

more than 1 second.

Source

Press [SRC] / [SOURCE] to change the source.

Radio CD Player

MP3 Player

Auxiliary

CD Changer

(a Page 8)

(CD is in the player.

a Page 16)

(MP3 data disc is in the player.

a Page 18)

(Optional CD changer is

connected and magazine is
in the changer.

a Page 22)

Note: Connect to external

devices.

OR

ACC ON

ACC ON

Note:

If the security function is set to ON, the security

message is shown with a warning alarm.

(a Page 28

about Security Function setting)

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Volume

[VOLUME] (Clockwise) / [VOL}] : Up
[VOLUME] (Counterclockwise) / [VOL{] : Down

Mute / Attenuation

(Only for remote control)
ON

: Press [MUTE].

OFF : Press again.

Decreasing volume range depends on setting.
(Mute / Attenuation setting

a Page 28)

Note: The sound level for each source is stored in

memory. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one
volume setting for all FMs)

Setting Range : 0 to 40

: No sound

: Decrease the volume to

1/10 of previous level.

When Power is ON...

Press [DISP].

Display Change

Mode Display *1

Mode & Spectrum
Analyzer Display

When Power is OFF... ( )

Press [DISP].

Clock Display

(Back light is on) (Back light is off)

Display OFF

Spectrum Analyzer Display *2

Display OFF *3 Mode & Clock Display

AUDIO Indicator

*1 The title information can be

displayed in the CD/MP3/CD
changer mode. (

a Page 17,

19 and 23)

*2 If you press a button, the

Mode & Spectrum Analyzer
Display appears for 5
seconds.

*3 If you press a button, the

light is turned on, the Mode
Display appears, and
the light is turned off
approximately 5 seconds
later.

Notes:

¡If title or name display is set to ON in any mode, mode display is automatically

selected. (a Page 17, 19 and 23 )

¡Set the Spectrum Analyzer pattern in a separate procedure. (a Page 26)
¡When RDS’s Clock Time (CT) service is not received, “NO CT” is displayed.

Adjust the clock. (a Page 26)

¡Do not watch moving images or title/name scroll on the LCD while driving.

Press and hold [DISP] for more than 2 seconds.
Indicators which are not displayed on Mode Display are displayed.
(Audio setting and MP3 data information, etc.)

Press

[DISP] again to cancel.

Note: When RDS’s Clock Time (CT) service is not received, “NO CT” is displayed. Adjust the clock. (a Page 26)

ACC ON

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Radio Mode Display

Band

Press [BAND].

Note: The stereo indicator lights during

reception of an FM stereo broadcast.

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2

Tuning

[[] : Higher frequency
[]] : Lower frequency

Press and hold

[[] or []]

for more than

0.5 seconds, then release. Seeking will start.

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FM1

FM2

FM3

AM (LW/MW)

Radio

[BAND]

(Band/Auto preset

memory/Set)

[SRC]

(Source)

[]] [[]

(Tune)

[}] [{]

(Preset station/Select)

[SOURCE] (Source)

[}] [{]

(Preset station/Select)

Preset buttons
[1]

to [6] (Preset station)

[BAND]

(Band/Auto preset

memory/Set)

[]] [[]

(Tune)

Band

Frequency

Stereo Indicator

Mono / Local Selection

(Menu Setting)

MONO ON : Noise is significantly decreased when weak signals are

received from an FM broadcast station.

LOCAL ON : In seek tuning, only strong stations are detected.
LOCAL OFF : Relatively weak stations are picked up.

q Press [MENU] / [SEL] during radio (FM or AM) mode.
w Press [}]

or [{] to select MONO or LOCAL.

(In AM mode, only LOCAL can be selected.)

e Press [BAND] to switch on or off in turn.

Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

FM Menu Display

AM Menu Display

[MENU]

(Menu/Return)

[SEL] (Menu/Return)

Radio Mode

Press [SRC] / [SOURCE] to select the
radio mode.

[DISP] (Return)

[DISP] (Return)

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

Manual Preset
Memory

Manually save a station in
the preset memory.

Select a band and frequency (step

w and e on the previous page)

q Press and hold [}] or [{] for more than 2 seconds until the preset

number blinks.

w Press [}] or [{] to select a preset number.

e Press and hold [}] or [{] for more than 2 seconds to memorize.

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

Notes:

¡

Frequency setting can be performed even after selecting a preset number.

¡To suspend preset write, press [DISP].

Entering numbers directly from the remote control

Select a band and frequency (step w and e on the previous page)
Press and hold one of the preset button from

[1] to [6] on the remote control

for more than 2 seconds.

Auto Preset
Memory

Automatically save stations
with good reception in the
preset memory.

¡The 6 stations with good reception will be automatically saved in the

memory under preset numbers 1

to 6.

¡Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each.
¡To stop the scanning, press [}]

or [{].

(Pressing

one of the preset button from

[1] to [6] on the remote control

also can stop the scanning.)
Note: Only RDS stations will be saved at default setting (AF ON). To select non
RDS stations too, set AF OFF. (a Page 11)

Preset Station
Calling

Select a band (step w on the previous page)

Press

[}] or [{] to select the preset number for tuning in the preset station.

Press one of the preset button from

[1] to [6] on the remote control.

Note: New stations are overwritten on existing saved stations after following this procedure.

Entering numbers directly from the remote control

Station Preset

Scanning

Searching

Select a band (step w on the previous page)

Press and hold

[BAND] for more than

2 seconds.

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Radio Data System (RDS)

RDS Basics

Some FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS. This radio set offers convenient functions using such
data.
RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the following
service is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.
The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.

Program Service Name (PS)
Display

The name of station is displayed.

Alternative Frequency (AF)

When reception is poor, an RDS station broadcasting the
same program is tuned in automatically.

Traffic Program (TP)

Some RDS FM stations periodically provide traffic
announcement.
The station which broadcast the traffic announcement is
called Traffic Program (TP).

Traffic Announcement (TA)

Radio announcements on traffic conditions.

Clock Time (CT) Service

When receiving an RDS station, the CT service
automatically adjusts the time.
“––:––” is displayed in areas where CT service is not
available. (a Page 26 for Clock Adjustment)

Program Type (PTY) Display

RDS FM stations provide a program type identification
signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc. (a Page 13)

Note: If Mode & Clock display is selected by pressing
[DISP], the frequency disappears and the following

display appears. (a Page 7 for Display Change)

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Alternative Frequency (AF)

Alternative Frequency (AF) Mode

Default : AF mode is active.
(Press and hold [TA] on the main unit for more

than 2 seconds to switch the AF mode on or off.)

Auto Preset Memory

When AF ON is selected, only
RDS stations will be memo­rized automatically.

(a Page 9 for auto preset
memory)

Note: When AF is set to OFF,
stations other than RDS
stations will also be saved in
the memory.

[SEL] (Menu/Return)

Preset buttons
[1] to [6]

[BAND]

(Set)

AF Level and Region (REG) Mode (Menu Setting)

AF Level

Press [BAND] to change the AF level.

For Poor Sound Quality (PI Seek)

(Only for remote control)

If reception is poor when tuning in a preset station,
press the same preset number button. The same
station with better reception will be searched for.

Press the same preset number button again to cancel.

q Press [MENU] / [SEL] to display the menu.
w Press [}] or [{] to select an item.

AF 1

Low level AF sensitivity

REG Mode

Changes the selection range of AF and PI Seek.
Press [BAND] to switch on or off in turn.

AF 2

High level AF sensitivity

[BAND]

(Set)

[}] [{] (Select)

[MENU] (Menu/Return)

[TA]

(AF mode)

REG ON

REG OFF

The frequency is changed only for
programs within the region.

The frequency is changed also for
programs outside the region.

FM Menu Display

Lights when
AF is on

(Default)

(Default)

Notes:

¡When REG mode is switched from OFF to ON or vise versa, AF mode turns on automatically.
¡Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

(Default)

[}] [{]

(Select)

[DISP]

(Return)

[DISP] (Return)

AF ON : AF, Best Station and PI Seek function are active.

Preset Memory

(AF ON Setting)

Preset Station Calling (Best Station)

AF self-tuning selects a station with good reception
when the preset tuning is activated.

PUSH

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Traffic Announcement (TA)

Traffic Announcement (TA) Mode

[BAND]

(Set)

TP Seek Tuning

When TA ON is selected, only TP
station will be searched.
Press and hold [[] or []] for
more than 0.5 seconds, then
release. Seeking will start.

TP Auto Preset Memory

When TA ON is selected, only TP
stations will be memorized
automatically. (a Page 9 for auto
preset memory)

TP Auto Search

When reception of a TP station is
poor, TP Auto Search will
automatically search for a TP
station with better reception.
(Enabled only in the Muting in TA
mode.)

Press [TA] on the main unit to switch the TA mode on.
(Press again to switch the TA mode off.)

TA ON :

If the station received is not a TP station, the unit
automatically searches for a TP station to tune in to it.
When the TP station received begins a traffic
announcement, you can hear it from the unit.

Muting in TA Mode

To listen to only traffic announcements. While listening to an FM
station which is not currently broadcasting traffic announcement,
turn the [VOLUME] counterclockwise or press [VOL{] (remote
control) to set the volume to 0. The traffic announcement will be
output at the TA volume level.

[TA]

(TA mode)

[VOLUME]

(Volume)

[VOL}] [VOL{]

(Volume)

[]] [[]

(TP seek tuning)

[BAND]

(Set)

Lights when
TA is on

TA Mode

TA Standby Mode

When set to TA on with the unit in another mode (CD, MP3, CD
changer, AUX), it will automatically switch to radio mode and output
the traffic announcement.
When the traffic announcement has finished, the unit will return to
the previous mode.

FM Menu Display

TA Volume Set (Menu Setting)

Traffic announcements are broadcast at the TA volume level.

q Press [MENU] / [SEL] to display the menu.
w Press [}] or [{] to select TA VOL.
e Press [BAND] to set the current volume level as the TA

volume level.

Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

Traffic Announcement receiving display

Lights when TP station is received

[]] [[]

(TP seek tuning)

[SEL]

(Menu/Return)

[DISP]

(Return)

[DISP]

(Return)

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[MENU] (Menu/Return)

[}] [{]

(Select)

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Program Type (PTY) Mode

Press and hold [MENU] / [SEL] for more than 2 seconds to switch the PTY
display mode on. (Press and hold again to switch the PTY display mode off.)
PTY ON : The PTY function described below becomes enabled after selecting

to the PTY mode.

PTY Selection

q Press [[] to change the program type as shown below.

([]] : opposite direction)

w Select the desired program type and press [BAND].

Seek will start to tune in to a station broadcasting the
selected program type.
Press [BAND] again to cancel.

SPEECH / MUSIC / NEWS / AFFAIRS /
INFO / SPORT / EDUCATE / DRAMA /
CULTURE / SCIENCE / VARIED / POP M /
ROCK M / EASY M / LIGHT M / CLASSICS /
OTHER M / WEATHER/ FINANCE / CHILDREN /
SOCIAL / RELIGION / PHONE IN / TRAVEL /
LEISURE / JAZZ / COUNTRY / NATION M /
OLDIES / FOLK M / DOCUMENT

PTY Language Selection (Menu Setting)

q Press [MENU] / [SEL] to display the RDS-PTY

menu and press [BAND].

w Press [}] or [{] to select the language,

and press [BAND] to set.

[BAND]

(PTY search/Set)

[]] [[] (PTY select)

[MENU]

(PTY mode/Menu/Return)

[}] [{] (Select)

PTY Mode

Note: When there is no corresponding program type station,
“NONE” is displayed for 2 seconds.

Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

(Default : English)

[BAND]

(PTY search/Set)

[]] [[]

(PTY select)

[SEL]

(PTY mode/Menu/Return)

[DISP] (Return)

[}] [{]

(Select)

[DISP] (Return)

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Program Type (PTY) Reception

PTY Preset Call

Program types are stored in memory under preset memory number 1 to 6 as shown in the table on the next page.
To select the desired program type, press [}] or [{] or preset buttons on the remote control.

PTY Preset Change

q Select the desired program type by using PTY Selection

or PTY Preset Call.

w Press and hold [}] or [{] for more than 2 seconds

until the preset number blinks.

e Press [}] or [{] to select the desired preset number.

r Press and hold [}] or [{] for more than 2 seconds to

memorize.

Preset PTY Search

q Select a desired program type by PTY preset call.
w Press [BAND] to tune in the same program type

station.

Press [BAND] again to cancel.

[BAND]

(Preset PTY search)

[}] [{] (PTY preset call/Change)

*On the remote control, select the program type and press

and hold the preset button for more than 2 seconds.

Note: When there is no corresponding program
type station, “NONE” is displayed for 2 seconds.

Preset Number

Program Type

Note: To suspend preset write, press [DISP].

Preset buttons
[1] to [6]

[BAND]

(Preset PTY search)

[}] [{]

(PTY preset call/Change)

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Program Type (PTY) Reception

Other RDS functions

PTY Preset (Default)

Preset No. Program Type When PTY search is activated, these program type is receivable.

1 NEWS NEWS

2 SPEECH AFFAIRS, INFO, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED,

WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN,
TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT

3 SPORT SPORT

4 POP M POP M

5 CLASSICS CLASSICS

6 MUSIC ROCK M, EASY M, LIGHT M, OTHER M, JAZZ, COUNTRY, NATION M,

OLDIES, FOLK M

Enhanced Other Network (EON)

When EON data is received, the EON indicator lights the
TA and AF functions are expanded as follows.
TA : Traffic information from the current and other

network stations can be received.

AF : The frequency list of preset RDS stations is

updated by EON data.
EON enables the radio to make fuller use of RDS
information. It constantly updates the AF list of preset
stations, including that currently tuned in to. For
example, if you preset a station far from home, you will
later be able to receive the same station at an alternative
frequency, or any other station serving the same
program. EON also keeps track of locally available TP
stations for quick reception.

Emergency Announcement
Reception

When an emergency announcement is broadcast, the unit
is automatically switched to receiving that broadcast.
(Even when in CD mode, MP3 mode, CD changer mode
and AUX mode.). During receiving the emergency
announcement, “ALARM” blinks on the display.

Note: Emergency announcements are broadcast at the
TA volume level. (a Page 12)

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Insert a Disc

Insert a disc and close the front panel. Playback
will start automatically after the unit recognized the
loaded disc as an ordinary music CD. (When a
CD-R or CD-RW which has CD-DA formatted data
is loaded, this unit recognizes it as an ordinary
music CD.)

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[2] : Fast forward
[1] : Fast reverse

Release to resume the playback.

1
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To Stop and Eject the Disc

Open the front panel and press [u].

Cautions:

¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
¡Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
¡Be sure to close the front panel while CD playback.
¡To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down

or place objects on it while it is open.

¡

Do not pinch your finger or hand in the front panel. Do
not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.

CD Player

Label Side

Track Number

Play Time

Lights when a disc is in the player

Notes:

¡Do not insert a disc when indicator lights

because a disc is already loaded.

¡The power will be turned on automatically

when a disc is loaded. (

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¡If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only

first-recorded data is played.

(Data reading)

(Ordinary music CD
recognized and play­back starts.)

Open the Front Panel

Press [OPEN] on the front panel.

When a disc is in the player...

Press [SRC] / [SOURCE] to select the CD player
mode and playback starts.

Track Selection

[2] : Next track
[1] : Beginning of the current track

Previous track (Press twice.)

Pause

Press [BAND] to pause.
Press

[BAND] again to resume the playback.

Note: The unit returns to the previous mode when the

disc is ejected in the CD player mode.

CD Player Mode Display

[DISP] (Return)

[BAND]

(Pause/Set)

[SRC] (Source)

[1] [2]

(Track/Fast forward/Fast reverse)

[MENU]

(Menu/Return)

[}] [{] (Select)

[SOURCE]

(Source)

[SEL] (Menu/Return)

[BAND]

(Pause/Set)

[}] [{]

(Select)

[DISP] (Return)

[1] [2]

(Track/Fast forward/

Fast reverse)

ACC ON

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CD Menu Setting

q Press [MENU] / [SEL] during CD playing.
w Press [}]

or [{] to select an item.

e Press [BAND] to switch on or off in turn.

Repeat Play

Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

Select

REP

: Repeat the current selection.

: Cancel

OFF

ON

Title Display

Default : ON

Select

TITLE

: Display
: No display

¡“NO TITLE” is displayed when there is no information.
Note: Use a CD having CD text information. (Up to 62 letters can be
displayed in scroll mode.)

OFF

ON

Title Scroll

Default : ON

Select

TITLE SCROLL

: Continuous scroll
: Scroll stops after a circle scroll

Press and hold

[BAND] for more than 2 seconds

to have an another circle scroll.

OFF

ON

Random Play

Select

RAND

: All the available tracks are played in a random

sequence.

: Cancel

OFF

ON

CD Menu Display

Example: Track number 10

q Press [#].
w Press [1] and [0].
e Press [BAND] to set.

The corresponding track starts playing.

Notes:

¡To suspend direct track selection, press

[#] or [DISP].

¡Random, repeat and scan play are canceled when

[#] is pressed.

Scan Play (Only for remote control)

Press [5]. The first 10 seconds of each track play in sequence.
Press

[5] again to cancel.

Direct Track Selection (Only for remote control)

[#]

(Number/

Cancel)

[BAND]

(Set)

[4]

(Random)

[5]

(Scan)

[6]

(Repeat)

[DISP]

(Cancel)

[0] to [9]

Random and Repeat Play
(Setting with Remote Control)

Press

[4] (Random) / [6] (Repeat).

Press again to cancel.

CD-RW

TEXT

Note: Refer to the section on “Notes on CD-Rs/RWs” (a Page 39).

Available Discs

CD-RW

CD-RW

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Insert a Disc

Insert a disc and close the front panel. Playback

will start automatically when an MP3 file has been
recognized on the disc.

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To Stop and Eject the Disc

Open the front panel and press [u].

File Number

Play Time

Lights when a disc is in the player

Notes:

¡Do not insert a disc when indicator lights

because a disc is already loaded.

¡The power will be turned on automatically when

a disc is loaded. (

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¡If you record many folders and MP3 files onto a

disc, it may take up to a few minutes before
playback starts.

¡If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only

first-recorded data is played.

(Data reading)

(

MP3 data recognized

and playback starts

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Open the Front Panel

Press [OPEN] on the front panel.

When a disc is in the player...

Press

[SRC] / [SOURCE]

to select the MP3 player

mode and playback starts.

File Selection

[2] : Next MP3 file
[1] : Beginning of the current MP3 file

Previous MP3 file (Press twice.)

Pause

Press [BAND] to pause.
Press

[BAND] again to resume the playback.

Note: The unit returns to the previous mode when

the disc is ejected in the MP3 player mode.

MP3 Player Mode Display

Folder Selection

[}] : Next folder
[{] : Previous folder

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[2] : Fast forward
[1] : Fast reverse

Release to resume the playback.

Cautions:

¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
¡Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
¡Be sure to close the front panel while MP3 playback.
¡To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down

or place objects on it while it is open.

¡

Do not pinch your finger or hand in the front panel. Do
not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.

Folder Number

Label Side

[SOURCE]

(Source)

[SEL] (Menu/Return)

[BAND]

(Pause/Set)

[}] [{]

(Folder/Select)

[DISP] (Return)

[1] [2]

(File/Fast forward/

Fast reverse)

[DISP] (Return)

[BAND]

(Pause/Set)

[SRC] (Source)

[1] [2]

(File/Fast forward/Fast reverse)

[MENU]

(Menu/Return)

[}] [{]

(Folder/Select)

ACC ON

PUSH

REPSCANRAND

POWER MENU

NUMBER

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VOL

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SET

SEL

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BAND DISP

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4 5 6

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BAND DISP

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

: Repeat the current folder selection.
: Cancel

OFF

ON

: Repeat the current MP3 file selection.
: Cancel

OFF

ON

:

All the available MP3 files in current folder are
played in a random sequence.

: Cancel

OFF

ON

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All the available MP3 files in all folders are played in
a random sequence.

: Cancel

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Folder number selection (Example: Folder number 005)

q Press [#].
w Press [5].
e Press [BAND] to set. The corresponding folder starts playing.

Notes:

¡To suspend direct folder selection, press

[#] or [DISP].

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If there is no file in the specified folder, error message “CD E4” appears. (a Page 44)

¡Random, repeat and scan play are canceled when [#] is pressed.

Scan Play (Only for remote control)

Press [5]. The first 10 seconds of each MP3 file in all folders are played in
sequence. Press

[5] again to cancel.

Direct Folder Selection (Only for remote control)

Folder name selection

q Press and hold [#] for more than 2 seconds.
w Press [}] or [{] to select the folder.
e Press [BAND] to set. The corresponding folder starts playing.

Press and hold [5] for more than 2 seconds. From the next folder, the
beginning 10 seconds of the first MP3 file in each folders are played in
sequence. Press and hold

[5] again to cancel.

MP3 Menu Setting

q Press [MENU] / [SEL] during MP3 playing.
w Press [}]

or [{] to select an item.

e Press [BAND] to switch on or off in turn.
Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

MP3 Menu Display

Random Play

Select

RAND

Select

(Folder)

F. RAND

Repeat Play

Select

REP

Select

(Folder)

F. REP

Name Display

Default : ON

Select

NAME

: Display
: No display

¡“NO NAME” is displayed when there is no information.

OFF

ON

Name Scroll

Default : ON

Select

NAME SCROLL

: Continuous scroll
: Scroll stops after a circle scroll

Press and hold

[BAND] for more than 2 seconds

to have an another circle scroll.

OFF

ON

Random and Repeat Play
(Setting with Remote Control)

Press

[4] (Random) / [6] (Repeat).

Press again to cancel.
Press and hold

[4]

(Folder Random)

/ [6]

(Folder Repeat) for more than 2 seconds.
Press and hold again to cancel.

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(Number/

Cancel)

[BAND]

(Set)

[4]

(Random)

[5]

(Scan)

[6]

(Repeat)

[DISP]

(Cancel)

[0] to [9]

MP3

CD-RW

MP3

CD-ROM

MP3

Note: Refer to the section on “Points to remember when recording
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Available Discs

MP3

MP3

MP3

MP3

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MP3

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MP3 Player

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Caution: Never assign the “.mp3” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only
produce noise from the speakers and speaker damage, but can damage your hearing.

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

¡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

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.)

Points to remember when recording an MP3 disc

ISO 9660 Level 1

ISO 9660 Level 2

Joliet*

Romeo

Apple Extension to ISO 9660

Supported file system

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Note: MP3 encode software and writing software are not supplied to this model.

Supported file systems and file names

Displayable folder names and file names

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.

Folder Selection Order / MP3 file playback order (Example)

Root Folder
(Root Directory)

Folder Selection

File Selection

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4

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In the order

Notes:

¡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.

ISO 9660: The most common international standard
for the logical format for files and directories.

APPLE HFS: The file system used by the Macintosh
operating system to organize data. (Not supported)

Multi-session:

A method of adding data incrementally

to a CD-R or CD-RW in more than one recording session.

Disc-at-Once: A method of writing data in a media by
just one operation and no more writing after that.

ID3Tag: A function that allows character information
(title, artist, album title, date, etc.) to be written onto the
disc. (Not displayed a Page 20)

Packet writing: A method of writing data on a CD
media in small increments. (Not supported)

Glossary

Maximum number of files/folders

¡Maximum number of trees: 8
¡Maximum number of files/folders: 254 (files + folders.

Root folder is not included.)

Note:

If the total of files and folders exceeds 254, successful

playback may not be performed.

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.

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

¡ASCII character set and special characters in each language can be displayed.

Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk (

*

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

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CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic
CD changer unit.

(a Page 36 and 37 for connection)

CD Changer Control

CD Changer Mode Display

Disc Number

Play Time

Lights when a CD
changer is connected

Track Number

CD Changer Selection

Preparation: Connect another CD changer by using an optional dual CD changer selector (CA-CD55EN).

Press [BAND] to select CD changer 1 or CD changer 2.

Example: CD changer 2 is selected.

Note: This selection is not possible when there is no magazine
in the CD changer.

When the magazine is in
the changer...

Press [SRC] / [SOURCE] to select the CD
changer mode and playback starts.

Note: Load a magazine with CDs when “NO DISC”

is displayed.

Disc Selection

[}] : Next disc
[{] : Previous disc

Track Selection

[2] : Next track
[1] : Beginning of the current track

Previous track (Press twice.)

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[2] : Fast forward
[1] : Fast reverse

Release to resume the playback.

Insert the Magazine

Playback starts.

Notes:

¡The power will be turned on automatically when a

magazine is loaded. (

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¡The unit returns to previous mode when the

magazine is ejected in the CD changer mode.

[SOURCE]

(Source)

[SEL] (Menu/

Return)

[BAND]

(Changer

selection/Set)

[}] [{]

(Disc/Select)

[DISP] (Return)

[1] [2]

(Track/Fast forward/

Fast reverse)

[DISP] (Return)

[BAND]

(Changer

selection/Set)

[SRC] (Source)

[1] [2]

(Track/Fast forward/Fast reverse)

[MENU]

(Menu/Return)

[}] [{]

(Disc/Select)

ACC ON

PUSH

REPSCANRAND

POWER MENU

NUMBER

Car Audio

VOL

SOURCE

SET

SEL

MUTE

BAND DISP

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4 5 6

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BAND DISP

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4 5 6

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Random Play

Select

RAND

:

All the available tracks on all discs in the magazine
are played in a random sequence.

: Cancel

OFF

ON

Select

(Disc)

D. RAND

:

All the available tracks on current disc are played in
a random sequence.

: Cancel

OFF

ON

Repeat Play

Select

REP

: Repeat the current track selection.
: Cancel

OFF

ON

Select

(Disc)

D. REP

: Repeat the current disc selection.
: Cancel

OFF

ON

CD Changer Menu Display

Title Display

Default : ON

Select

TITLE

: Display
: No display

¡“NO TITLE” is displayed when there is no information.
Note: Use a CD having CD text information. (Up to 62 letters can be
displayed in scroll mode.)

OFF

ON

Title Scroll

Default : ON

Select

TITLE SCROLL

: Continuous scroll
: Scroll stops after a circle scroll

Press and hold

[BAND] for more than 2 seconds

to have an another circle scroll.

OFF

ON

q Press [MENU] / [SEL] during CD changer playing.
w Press [}]

or [{] to select an item.

e Press [BAND] to switch on or off in turn.
Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

Scan Play (Only for remote control)

Press [5]. The first 10 seconds of each track on all discs are played in
sequence. Press

[5] again to cancel.

Press and hold

[5] for more than 2 seconds. From the next disc, the

beginning 10 seconds of the first track on each discs are played in
sequence. Press and hold

[5] again to cancel.

Example: Disc number 05

q Press [#].
w Press [5].
e Press [BAND] to set.

The corresponding disc starts playing.

Notes:

¡To suspend direct disc selection, press

[#] or [DISP].

¡Random, repeat and scan play are canceled when

[#] is pressed.

Direct Disc Selection (Only for remote control)

Random and Repeat Play
(Setting with Remote Control)

Press

[4] (Random) / [6] (Repeat).

Press again to cancel.
Press and hold

[4] (Disc Random) /

[6]

(Disc Repeat) for more than 2
seconds.
Press and hold again to cancel.

[

#]

(Number/

Cancel)

[BAND]

(Set)

[4]

(Random)

[5]

(Scan)

[6]

(Repeat)

[DISP]

(Cancel)

[0] to [9]

TEXT

Note: CD text is displayed when the unit is connected to a CD changer capable of recognizing

CD text (CX-DP9061EN, for example).

Available Disc

TEXT

TEXT

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Balance and Fader

You can adjust the sound balance among the
front, rear, right and left speakers.

Default : (BAL) Center (FAD) Center
Setting range : 15 levels each

Bass and Treble

Turn the bass/treble level up and down.

Default : (BAS) 0 (TRE) 0
Setting range : –12 to +12 dB (in 2 dB step)

Sub-Woofer Volume

Default : 0
Setting range : Mute (–

∞), –6 to +6 dB

(in 2 dB step)

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

S·HDB

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

BAS/TRE

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

BAL/FAD

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

SUB WOOFER

Audio Setting - AUDIO Menu

[BAND]

(Set)

[]] [[]

(Select/Adjust)

[MENU] (Menu/Return)

[}] [{]

(Select/Adjust)

AUDIO Menu

[DISP]

(Return)

Press

[[] or []] to

select AUDIO

FUNCTION

PICTURE

AUDIO

Current Source

q

w

e

qw

Super High Definition
Bass (S·HDB)

Especially for rock music, the bass-sound will
be more powerful.

Default : S·HDB OFF

Sub-Woofer Low Pass Filter

Select the upper limit frequency of the sound
from Sub-Woofer.

Default : 120 Hz
Setting range : 80 Hz or 120 Hz

Press

[MENU] / [SEL]

to open the menu.

PUSH

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Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return

to the regular mode.

[}]

: Front enhanced

[{] : Rear enhanced

[[] : Right enhanced
[]] : Left enhanced

e

q Press [[] or []] to select “BAS” (Bass) or “TRE” (Treble).
w [}] : Enhanced

[{] : Decrease

q Press [}] or [{] to select “LEVEL”.
w [[] : Up

[]] : Down

q Press [}] or [{] to select “LPF”.
w Press [[] or []] to change.

[}] or [{] to change.

: S.HDB off

:

The bass sound of the speakers are strongly
emphasized.

: The bass sounds of the speakers are moderately

emphasized. (The sound of the Sub-Woofer can
be heard clearly.)

TIGHT

BOOM

S·HDB OFF

[SEL] (Menu/Return)

[BAND]

(Set)

[}] [{]

(Select/Adjust)

[DISP] (Return)

[]] [[]

(Select/Adjust)

: No more than 80 Hz

: No more than 120 Hz

120Hz

80Hz

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TUNE

TRACK

OPEN

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FOLDER

SRC

DISP

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TRACK

BAND

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Spectrum Analyzer
Display Pattern

Default : Pattern A
Variety : 6 types

Contrast

Default : Level 3
Setting range : Level 1 to Level 5

Small Clock Display

Default : ON

(Not adjusted.

“––:––”

will appear.)

Clock Adjustment

When receiving an RDS station, the Clock
Time (CT) service automatically adjusts the
time. (

a Page 10) If CT service is not

available, adjust the clock.

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

S·A PATTERN

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

CONTRAST

Press [}] or [{] to
select

CLOCK

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

CLOCK ADJ

Display Setting - PICTURE Menu

PICTURE (Display) Menu

Press [[] or []] to
select PICTURE

FUNCTION

PICTURE

AUDIO

Current Source

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Press [MENU] / [SEL]
to open the menu.

Press [}] or [{] to
select

Press

[BAND] to set.

DIMMER

Dimmer

Default : DIMMER 3

[BAND]

(Set)

[]] [[]

(Select/Adjust)

[}] [{]

(Select/Adjust)

[DISP]

(Return)

[MENU] (Menu/Return)

PUSH

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Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return

to the regular mode.

[[]

: Decrease the contrast.

[]] : Increase the contrast.

Increase

Decrease

: Small clock display is on.

: Small clock display is off.

OFF

ON

[[] or []] to change.

Note: Switch the screen display to

have the Spectrum Analyzer Display.
(

a Page 7)

e

: Brighter
: Medium
: Darker

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3

q Press [[] or []] to select hour or minute display.
w [}] : Put forward hour/minute.

[{] : Put back hour/minute.

e Press [BAND] to set.

[[] or []] to change.

: Display showing a cube that continues to change.
: Display showing a globe that continues to change.
: Display showing the image of a soccer.
: Display showing a text.
: Display showing the image of a circuit.
: Standard spectrum analyzer display (9 band).

STD

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A

Press [BAND] to switch on or off in turn.

Small clock display

(24 hour system)

[SEL] (Menu/Return)

[BAND]

(Set)

[}] [{]

(Select/Adjust)

[DISP] (Return)

[]] [[]

(Select/Adjust)

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DISP

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Mute / Attenuation

Decreasing range by pressing [MUTE] button
can be selected. (

a Page 7)

Default : MUTE

Press [}] or [{] to
select

MUTE KEY

External Mute

Allows you to mute the current source while
your navigation system provides voice guidance
or car telephone conversation is in progress.
(

a Page 35 about External Mute Lead connection)

Default : LV 0

Press [}] or [{] to
select

EXT.MUTE

Security Function

Allows you to activate the anti-theft function
when leaving your car.

Default : ON

Press [}] or [{] to
select

S·LED

Function Setting - FUNCTION Menu

FUNCTION Menu

Press [[] or []] to
select FUNCTION

FUNCTION

PICTURE

AUDIO

Current Source

Press [}] or [{] to
select

ACC

ACC Selection

Default : OFF

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Press [MENU] / [SEL]
to open the menu.

Caution: Be sure to select OFF when your
car has no ACC position in the ignition
switch. Failure to do this could cause the
battery to go dead.

[BAND]

(Set)

[]] [[]

(Select)

[}] [{]

(Select)

[DISP]

(Return)

[MENU] (Menu/Return)

PUSH

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Note: Press [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return

to the regular mode.

Press [BAND] to switch between mute or attenuation in turn.

: No sound

: Decrease to 1/10

ATT

MUTE

Press [BAND] to change the volume level of the sound source as shown.

Press [BAND] to activate the function or
inactivate it in turn.

Note: The setting state of the External Mute is displayed

when the voice guidance or car telephone is used (except
when the setting state is OFF).

: No sound
: Decrease 15 levels
: Decrease 5 levels
: Unchanged

OFF

LV2

LV1

LV0

When the power of this unit is turned OFF...
When the key in the ignition is turned OFF... ( )

¡Security message will be displayed.
¡The panel removal alarm will be active. (a Page 33)

When the front panel is removed...
¡The security indicator blinks.

(a Page 33)

Security Function

Press [BAND] to switch the ACC on or off
in turn.

e

ACC ON

¡The demonstration message is shown when

[SRC] / [SOURCE]

is pressed for 4 seconds or more to turn on the power.

¡The ending is shown when power is switched off.
¡Power is turned on when a disc or magazine is inserted while

power is off.

¡The Clock Time can be displayed while power is off.
¡When the ignition key is turned to OFF, the security message is

shown and the panel removal alarm sounds (at Security Function
ON setting).

ACC OFF

¡

When power is turned off, the security message is shown and the
panel removal alarm sounds (at Security Function ON setting).

: Security function

is activate.

: Security function

is not activate.

OFF

ON

(Security message)

[SEL] (Menu/Return)

[BAND]

(Set)

[}] [{]

(Select)

[DISP] (Return)

[]] [[]

(Select)

ACC ON

: Set to ON if your car

has ACC position.

: Set to OFF if your car

has no ACC position.

OFF

ON

u

Lock Cancel Plate

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Mounting Collar

Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)

Power Connector

Removable Face Plate Case

Trim Plate

ISO Antenna Adapter

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Installation

Supplied Hardware

Fire Wall of Car

Hex. Nut (Option)

Rear Support Strap (Option)

w Mounting Bolt

q Mounting Collar

Tapping Screw (Option)

3 mmø

(a) Using the Rear Support Strap (Option)

Rubber Cushion
(Option)

w Mounting Bolt

q Mounting Collar

Rear Support Bracket
(Provided on the car)

(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (Option)

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.

Preparation

¡Before installation, check the radio operation with

antenna and speakers.

¡Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery

terminal (see caution below).

¡Unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the

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

Installation Opening

The unit can be installed in
any dashboard having an
opening as shown at right.
The dashboard should be

4.5 mm - 6 mm thick in order to be able to support the
unit.

Installation Precautions

This product should be installed by a professional
installer, if possible.

In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Center.

1. This system is to be used only in a 12-volt, DC battery
system (car) with negative ground.

2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (

a Page 34).

Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.

3. Connect the power lead (red) after all other connections
are made.

4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the
positive terminal (+) of the battery or fuse block (BAT)
terminal.

5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.

7. Please carefully read the operating and installation
instructions of the respective equipment before
connecting it to this unit.

182 mm

53 mm

30° or less

Dashboard Installation

Methods for Fixing the Rear of the Unit

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Cautions:

¡We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.
¡When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your

hands and fingers.

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Mounting Holes
w Mounting Bolt

Secure the rear of the unit.

After fixing Mounting Bolt w and Power
Connector e, fix the rear of the unit to the car
body by either method (a) or (b) shown on the
previous page.

Insert Trim Plate t.

After installation reconnect the
negative (–) battery terminal.

Insert Mounting Collar q into the
dashboard, and bend the mounting
tabs out with a screwdriver.

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

a Page 34)

The included Mounting Collar q is designed
specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach
any other model.

Mounting Springs (

C)

e Power Connector

Engage the Mounting
Springs (

C) in the

mounting holes of the
Mounting Collar q firmly.

Mounting Spring

The tabs to be bent vary depending on
the car. To securely install the unit, fully
bend a number of the tabs so that there
is no rattling.

Example:

Tab

q Mounting

Collar

Mounting
Hole

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To Remove the Unit

Switch off the power of the unit.

Remove the removable face plate.

q Press [OPEN]. The removable face plate will

be opened.

w Push the face plate to either the right or left.
e Pull it out toward you.

Remove the Trim Plate

t with a screwdriver.

Remove the unit pulling with both hands.

Installation

(continued)

BAND

OPEN

P·SET/ DISC

SET/ APM

TUNE

TRACK

Open

Contact

Pull out

Push

t Trim Plate

Screwdriver

u Lock Cancel Plate

Open

q Insert the Lock Cancel Plates u along the

grooves on both sides of the main unit
until

“

click”is heard.

w Pull out the unit while pushing the plates

further inside.

Insert the tab
end in the
outer groove.

“

Click

”

Insert

Pull out

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Cautions:

¡This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water or excessive moisture.
¡Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.
¡Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises to high levels.
¡Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or on the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contacts.
¡If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth.
¡To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.

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This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing
this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable. The security
indicator will blink.

Place Removable Face Plate into
Case

q Switch off the power of the unit.

w Remove the removable face plate.

(

a Page 32)

e Gently press the bottom of the case and open the cover.

Place the face plate into the case and take it with you
when you leave the car.

Install Removable Face Plate

q Fit the face plate with its right or left hole on one of the

pins provided on the main unit.

w Fit the other hold on the other pin applying slight

pressure.

e Move the face plate up and down a few times to make

sure it is secure. Then close the front panel and press
down the right side of the face plate until it clicks into
plate.

Security Indicator

The security indicator blinks when the removable face plate is
removed from the unit.
This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.
(

a Page 28)

Panel Removal Alarm

This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to remove the
panel before leaving your car.
This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.
(

a Page 28)

Security Indicator

Anti-Theft System

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Electrical Connections

Precautions (ISO Connector)

¡The pin arrangement of the power connector

conforms to ISO standard.

¡The pin arrangement of ISO connectors in some

cars may differ from the ISO standard.

¡Please check that the pin arrangement of the

connector in your car conforms to ISO standard.

¡For car types A and B, change the wiring of the

red and yellow leads as shown at below.

¡After connection, insulate the portions marked

(C) with insulating tape.

Note: For cars other than types A and B, please
consult your local car shop.

C

C

BATTERY 15A

ACC

C

C

BATTERY 15A

ACC

BATTERY 15A

ACC

C

C

ISO

A

B

Standard ISO

Car Type A

Car Type B

A7: IGN or ACC switched 12 V supply

(Red)

(Yellow)

(Yellow)

(Red)

(Red)

(Yellow) (Yellow)

(Red)

(Red)

(Yellow)

(Red)

(Yellow)

A4: IGN or ACC switched 12 V supply

A4: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply)

A7: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply)

A7: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply)

A4: No connection

A7

A4

REAR

FRONT

S.W-OUT

AUX-IN

Wiring Diagram

y ISO Antenna

Adapter

(If needed)

(L) (White)

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Pre-out Cord
(Rear)

Pre-out Cord
(Front)

Sub-Woofer
Cord

(Monaural)

AUX Input
Cord

(R) (Red)

(R) (Red)

(L) (White)

(L) (White)

(R) (Red)

e Power

Connector

Antenna

CD Changer
Control Connector

(White)

(Red)

CD.C-IN

ACC

BATTERY 15A

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C3 : External Remote Control Lead (Brown

w/black stripe)
When using a non-Panasonic external remote
control, refer to the manufacture for their
product before connecting.

C4 : External Amplifier Control Power Lead

(Blue w/white stripe)
To an external amplifier.

C2 : Dual CD Changer Control Lead (Brown
w/white stripe)

A5 : Motor Antenna Relay Control Lead (Blue)
To Motor Antenna (Max. 500 mA).
This lead is not intended for use with a switch
actuated power antenna.
Note: The power antenna extends automatically

when the power of this unit is turned on.

C1 : External Mute Lead (Orange)
To the Navi Mute lead of the Panasonic car
navigation system or car telephone mute lead.

B8 : Rear Left –
B7 : Rear Left +
B6 : Front Left –
B5 : Front Left +
B4 : Front Right –
B3 : Front Right +
B2 : Rear Right –
B1 : Rear Right +

(Orange)

ISO Connector A (Black)

ISO Connector B (Brown)

(Brown w/white stripe)

A8 (Black)

A7 (Red)

A4 (Yellow)

Fuse (15 A)

Resistor (1 kΩ)

A5 (Blue)

B8 (Green w/black stripe)

B7 (Green)

B6 (White w/black stripe)

B5 (White )

B4 (Gray w/black stripe)

B3 (Gray)

B2 (Violet w/black stripe)

B1 (Violet )

(Brown w/black stripe)

(Blue w/white stripe)

A7 : Power Lead (ACC or IGN) (Red)
To ACC power, +12 V DC.

A8 : Ground Lead (Black)
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.

A4 : Battery Lead (Yellow)
To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC.

Speakers

(L) (White)

(R) (Red)

CD Changer Input Cord

(Not used)

Cautions:

¡Check the connectors provided on your car (see precaution below) before

connecting the system.

¡This unit is designed for use in a car having a 12-volt negative ground battery

system.

¡To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram.
¡Strip about 5 mm of the lead ends for connection (only non-ISO connector

cords).

¡Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
¡Be sure to insulate any exposed wires to prevent short circuiting with the car

chassis. Bundle all cables, and prevent cable terminals from touching any
metal parts.

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Panasonic

Panasonic

Panasonic

Panasonic

CD.C-IN

REAR

FRONT

S.W-OUT

System Upgrade Example 1 : Nine Speakers and CD Changer

4 Channel Power
Amplifier

CY-M9054EN

Stereo/Mono Power
Amplifier

CY-M7052EN

Sub-Woofer

(R) (Red)

(L) (White)

(R) (Red)

(L) (White)

RCA Cord

(Option)

RCA Cord

(Option)

RCA Cord

(Option)

(Mono)

(Red)

(White)

* For use as a monaural amplifier

(Bridge connection)

CQ-DFX972N

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Connector

CD text recognizable
CD changer

CX-DP9061EN

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

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

DIN Cord

RCA Cord

Power Connector

(Supplied to CX-DP9061EN)

(L) (White)

(R) (Red)

Combination: CD Changer (CX-DP9061EN),
4 Channel Power Amplifier (CY-M9054EN) and
Stereo/Mono Power Amplifier (CY-M7052EN)

¡This unit can be connected to an optional CD changer

(CX-DP9061/DP9060EN, CX-DP88N, CX-DP801/DP
803EN or CX-DP601EN) and optional extension cord.

¡For details consult your nearest authorized Panasonic

Dealer.

¡For connection to a CD changer, refer to the operating

instructions of the CD changer (CX-DP9061/DP9060
EN, CX-DP88N, CX-DP801/DP803EN or CX-DP601EN).

ISO Connector B (Brown)

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CD·C-2

TWIN CD·C-CONT

CD.C-IN

System Upgrade Example 2 : Connecting Two CD Changers

Combination: Two CD Changer (CX-DP9061EN)

Note: To connect two CD changers, the optional dual CD changer selector (CA-CD55EN) is necessary.

CD text recognizable
CD changer

CX-DP9061EN

DIN Cord

(Supplied to
CA-CD55EN)

RCA Cord

(Supplied to
CA-CD55EN)

(L) (White)

(R) (Red)

(L) (White)

(R) (Red)

(L)
(White)

(R)

(Red)

(L)
(White)

(R)

(Red)

DIN Cord

Battery Lead (Yellow)

To the car battery, continuous
+12 V DC

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

RCA Cord

Power Connector

(Supplied to CX-DP9061EN)

Dual CD Changer Control Lead

(Brown w/white stripe)

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Dual CD Changer
Selector

CA-CD55EN

e Power

Connector

Battery Lead (Yellow)

To the car battery, continuous
+12 V DC

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

CD text recognizable
CD changer

CX-DP9061EN

DIN Cord

RCA Cord

Power Connector

(Supplied to CX-DP9061EN)

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

Speaker Connections

Fuse

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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.

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.

Maintenance

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

TEXT

Preliminary Steps

Check and take steps as described in the tables below.

If You Suspect Something Wrong

Immediately switch power off.
Disconnect the power cable and check that there is neither smoke
nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs. Never try to repair
the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

Cautions:

¡Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or

something is wrong.

¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition,

for example, without sound, or with smoke or
foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric
shock. Immediately stop using the unit and
call the store where you purchased it.

Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

Demonstration mode is ON.

aPress [DISP] to cancel the demonstration mode.

Menu is displayed.

aPress [MENU] / [SEL] or [DISP] to return to the regular mode.

A mobile phone is used near the unit.

aKeep the mobile phone away from the unit.

The display is set to Display OFF.

aPress [DISP] to change the display. (a Page 7)

Condensation (dew).

aWait for a while before use.

External Mute lead is not correctly connected.

aConnect the External Mute lead correctly.

Cables are not correctly connected.

aConnect cables correctly.

Mute is set to ON.

aSet it to OFF.

Fuse is burnt.

a

Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest Panasonic
Service Center

and ask for replacement fuse.

Cables are not correctly connected.

aConnect cables correctly.

Battery cable: Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.
Accessory cable: Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.
Grounding wire: Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of your car.

Car’s engine switch is not on.

aTurn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.

■ Common

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Troubleshooting

Product Service

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

No power.

No sound.

Only sound, no display.

Noise.

Buttons unusable
(each source operation).

Audio sound is output
but the display shows
demonstration message.

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Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

Battery cable is not correctly connected.

aConnect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.

The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.

aIf there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the motor antenna relay

control lead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the car correctly.

The radio antenna is not extended enough.

aExtend the radio antenna enough.

Station is too far, or signals are too weak.

aSelect other stations of higher signal level.

Poor reception of FM
stereo and monaural
broadcasts.

Preset station is reset.

Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

¡Disc is defective.
¡Mechanical trouble.

aOpen the panel and press [u]. If normal operation is not restored, call

the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Service
Center to ask for repairs.

Unstable mounting.

aMount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the section

on Installation.

Mounting angle is over 30 degrees.

aAdjust mounting angle to less than 30 degrees.

aSome CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully thanks to

incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and the discs. Refer to instructions for the concerned devices for details.

Disc is dirty.

aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD / CD Media (CD-ROM,

CD-R, CD-RW)” (

a Page 39).

aSome CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully thanks to

incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and the discs. Refer to instructions for the concerned devices for details.

A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3 type is loaded.

aDiscs that have CD-DA or MP3 type data should be used.

Disc is dirty.

aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD / CD Media (CD-ROM,

CD-R, CD-RW)” (

a Page 39).

Disc is upside down.

aPlace disc in the correct direction with the label side up.

Disc is in the CD com­partment but no sound
is made, or disc is
ejected automatically.

Sound skips, bad
sound quality. (e.g.
caused by noise)

Sound skip due to
vibration.

■ Radio

■ CD / MP3

Disc is not ejected.

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Troubleshooting

(continued)

Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

The 1st track of a mix mode disc was reproduced. (Mix mode is a format in
which data except music is recorded on the 1st track and music data is
recorded on other than the 1st track in a session.)

aPlayback music data recorded on other than the 1st track.

Disc is dirty, or has scratches.

aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD / CD Media (CD-ROM,

CD-R, CD-RW)” (

a Page 39).

CD text is not
displayed normally.

Time is counted but no
sound comes out.

■ CD

Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

a

There may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder (CD­R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your writing software

.

The disc does not conform to the file systems supported by this player.

aInsert a disc that conforms to the file systems supported by this player.

For supported file systems see “Points to remember when recording an
MP3 disc” (

a Page 20).

Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback order.

aSome 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.

High-speed writing was executed when MP3 data was recorded on the disc.

aDecrease writing speed as low as possible.

aThe recording quality differs depending on the encoding software used,

and on settings such as the bit rate. Set the bit rate within the range
specified in the specifications chart (a Page 45).
It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and “Fixed”.

The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much.

aAs checking of files takes longer in this case, do not record any

unnecessary folders or files other than MP3s on the disc.
(If there are many hierarchies of files and folders, it may take up to 150
seconds to start playback.)

The MP3 file is missing the “.mp3” file name extension.

aMake sure to add the “.mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.

The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this player.

aInsert a disc that conforms to the file systems supported by this player.

For supported file systems, see “Points to remember when recording an
MP3 disc” (

a Page 20).

No playback.

It takes too long for
playback to start.

■ MP3

Poor recording quality,
sound skipping.

Files are not played in
the desired order.

Folder / file name is not
displayed correctly.

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File playing time is not
displayed correctly.

Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

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

Left and right sounds
are reversed .

The speaker leads are connected in reverse between right and left.

aConnect the speaker leads to the correct one.

Cables are not correctly connected.

aConnect the cables correctly.

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

aAdjust BAL/FAD as appropriate (a Page 24).

Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

Buttons are invalid for
operation.

Remote control is in the wrong direction.

aDirect the remote controller at REMOTE (sensor) on the panel.

Battery has run down.

aReplace the battery.

Wrong battery.

aCheck the battery.

Battery polarities (+) (–) are reversed.

aInsert the battery correctly.

■ Sound Setting

■ Remote Control

Problem Possible cause / Possible solution

You played a file in which character information had been recorded by use of
ID3Tag 2.0 or later version.

aA 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.

You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file.

aThe file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file is

sometimes displayed incorrectly.

You ran the file in fast forward or fast reverse during playback or turned off the
ignition switch of the car during playback.

aPlaying another file will return the file playing time to normal.

■ MP3 (Continued)

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Display Possible cause / Possible solution

Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is loaded.

Disc has scratches.

aEject the magazine.

¡Check disc.
¡Load the disc again.

To next disc automatically

■ CD Changer

Troubleshooting

(continued)

The player for some reason cannot read the file you are trying to play.
(File recorded in an unsupported file system, compression scheme, data
format, file name extension, damaged data, etc.)

aSelect a file that the player can read. Confirm the type of data

recorded on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary.

No operation by some cause.

aEject the magazine. If failure persists, press the reset switch on the

CD changer. If normal operation is not restored, call the store where
you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic Service Center to ask
for repairs.

The display continues if the power is not turned off automatically.

Return to previous mode

No disc is in the CD Changer (magazine).

aInsert discs into the changer (magazine).

Note: Displays and the steps to be taken for errors vary in part from changer to changer. For details, refer to the Operating
Instructions for the changer used.

Display Possible cause / Possible solution

Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3 type is loaded.

Disc has scratches.

No operation by some cause.

aOpen the panel and press [u].

¡Check disc.
¡Load the disc again.

Return to previous mode

After 5 seconds

Error Display Messages

■ CD / MP3

After 5 seconds

When there is no MP3 files in the specified folder during direct MP3 folder selection.

aPress [}] or [{] to select another folder which contains MP3 files.

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Specifications

Power Supply : DC 12 V (11 V - 16 V), Test

Voltage 14.4 V, Negative
Ground

Current Consumption : Less than 2.5 A (CD mode,

0.5 W 4-Speaker)
Maximum Power Output : 50 W x 4 (at 4 Ω)
Power Output : 22 W x 4 (DIN45 324, at 4 Ω)
Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω
External Input Impedance : 10 kΩ (AUX IN)
External Input Sensitivity : Max. 2 V (AUX IN)
Pre-Amp Output Voltage : 5 V (CD mode)
Pre-Amp Output Impedance

: 60 Ω
Sub-Woofer Output Voltage : 5 V
Dimensions :

178 (W) x 50 (H) x 150 (D) mm

Weight : 1.6 kg

Frequency Range : 87.5 - 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity : 7 dB/µV (S/N 30 dB)
Stereo Separation : 35 dB (at 1 kHz)

Frequency Range : 531 - 1,602 kHz
Usable Sensitivity : 29 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Frequency Range : 153 - 279 kHz
Usable Sensitivity : 34 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

LW Radio

MW Radio

FM Stereo Radio

General

Sampling Frequency : 8 times oversampling
DA Converter : MASH•1 bit/4 DAC System
Error Correction System : Panasonic Super Decoding

Algorithm
Pick-Up Type : Astigma 3-beam
Light Source : Semiconductor laser
Wavelength : 780 nm
Frequency Response : 5 Hz - 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio : 90 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion : 0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow and Flutter : Below measurable limits
Channel Separation : 70 dB

MP3 decoding : MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3

MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3
Bit Rate

(MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) : 32 kbps - 256 kbps,

VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

(MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3) : 16 kbps - 160 kbps,

VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
Sampling Frequency

(MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) : 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
(MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3) : 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

CD Player

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

YEFM283834 D0202-0 Printed in China

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

Dalian Matsushita Communication Industrial Co., Ltd.

Daxinzhaizi, Ganjingzi District, Dalian, China P.C. 116033