Before Reading These Instructions; Maintenance; Anti-Theft System - Panasonic CQ-C1301NW Operating Instructions Manual

Caution
Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.
❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic
conditions while driving.
❑ This unit is designed for use exclusively in 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.
Notes on MP3/WMA
Note: MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not sup-
plied with this unit.
Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files
Common
¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommend-
ed 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 encod-
ing 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 more"
and "fixed".
Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to
¡
enable this unit to play back.
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 pro-
duce noise from the speaker damage, but
also damage your hearing.
Display Information
Displayed items
¡ CD-TEXT ¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)
Disc title Album name
Track title
Title name/Artist name
¡ MP3/WMA
¡ WMA (WMA tag)
Folder name
Album name
File name
Title name/Artist name
Displayable characters
Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of
¡
each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft-
ware for details.
¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each language
can be displayed.
Notes:
¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have
been encoded, the character information may not be dis-
played properly.
¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted
into an asterisk ( ).
Observe the following cautions when installing.
❑ Refer wiring and installation to qualified service person-
nel.
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 prod-
uct 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 instal-
lation 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 complet-
ed 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)
Folder selection order/file playback order
Root Folder
1
(Root Directory)
2
q
Folder Selection
4
e
In the order 1
3
w
File Selection
In the order
5
q
6
r
8
t
y
7
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4
Maximum number of files/folders
¡ Maximum number of files: 999
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)
¡
Notes:
This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the
¡
presence or absence of 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.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo
are trademarks, or registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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 per-
sonally.
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations as of
December 2004. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
displayability of MP3/WMA.
Label Indications and Their Locations
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE
INTO 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.
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.

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 3 models CQ-C1321NW, CQ-C1311NW and CQ-C1301NW. All illustrations throughout
this manual represent model CQ-C1321NW unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences among 3
models.
Features
Display colour
Key/disc slot illumination colour

Maintenance

Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine
exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
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If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre.
Warning
Tree 8
(Max.)
¡ Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit direct-
ly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Centre.

Anti-Theft System

This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Caution
¡ 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 high.
Removing
1
Turn off the power.
2
Press [ ]. The face plate will open.
3
Pull it out toward you.
4
Put the face plate in the case.
2
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Caution Label
CAUTION - LASER RA-
DIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.
VORSICHT - LASER-
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Models
CQ-C1321NW CQ-C1311NW
Blue Black
Red Red
¡ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main
unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.
¡ If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts,
wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
Mounting
1
Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
2
Press the right end of face plate until a
"click" is heard.
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Deck Ass'y (in the unit,
upper side)
CQ-C1301NW
Black
Green
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