Panasonic CQ-RX450U Operating Instructions

Safety Information
■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
components of your car audio system carefully before
using the system. They contain instructions about how to
CQ-RX450U
Model: use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic
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assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting
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manual.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the
presence of important operating instructions
and installation instructions. Failure to heed
Warning
the instructions may result in severe injury or
TEXT
death.
¡ Please read these instructions (including "Limited Warranty" and "Customer Services Directory") carefully
Warning
before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
Accessories
Observe the following warnings when using this
unit.
❏ The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while
driving.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from
looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before
watching the display or operating the system.
❏ Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC
battery system. Never operate this product with other battery systems,
Remote Control Unit especially a 24 V DC battery system.
Mounting Collar Trim Plate Power Connector
❏ Keep batteries and insulation fi lm out of reach of infants.
(a battery included)
Batteries and insulation fi lm can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach
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of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation fi lm, please seek im-
(FX0214C384ZB) (YFC054C079YA) (YGAJ021012) (YFX994C186CA)
mediate medical attention.
❏ Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
❏ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
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OO-OOOOO Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the product your-
self. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or an authorized
Panasonic Servicenter.
❏ Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has
foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off
Lock Cancel Plate Mounting Bolt (5 mm ø) Rubber Bushing Operating Instructions Installation Instructions
immediately and consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Installation kit Instruction kit ❏ The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the fl oor while driving, get
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wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffi c accident.
(English: YFM264C262CB)
❏ Refer fuse replacement to qualifi ed service personnel.
(ZZBISC1101U-J) (Français: YFM264C263CB) (YFM294C185CA)
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the
(Español: YFM264C264CB)
fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualifi ed service engineer. Incorrect replace-
ment of the fuse may lead to smoke, fi re, and damage to the product.
Notes:
¡ The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
¡ Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modifi cation without prior notice due to improvements.
¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment.
Request for use of the Removable Face Plate Case
¡ To avoid trouble and ensure safety, use the optional Removable Face Plate Case
(YFC054C061ZB).
Specifi cations Before Reading These Instructions
Panasonic
General FM radio 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
Power supply: 12 V DC (11 V – 16 V) test volt- Frequency range: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this prod-
age 14.4 V, Negative ground Usable sensitivity: 10.2 dBf (0.9 µV, 75 Ω)
uct will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will
Current consumption: Less than 2.5 A (CD mode, 50 dB quieting sensitivity: 15.2 dBf (1.6 µV, 75 Ω)
be proud to be a member of our family.
0.5 W x 4 channels) Frequency response: 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Maximum power output: 50 W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), Alternate channel selectivity: 75 dB Customer Services Directory
Volume control maximum Stereo separation: 35 dB (at 1 kHz) Customer Services Directory
Tone/SQ adjustment range: SQ Low/Bass: ± 12 dB Image rejection ratio: 55 dB (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
(at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz) IF rejection ratio: 100 dB
Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer
SQ Mid: ± 12 dB Signal to noise ratio: 62 dB
Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
(at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz)
http://www.panasonic.com/support
AM radio
SQ High/Treble: ± 12 dB or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
(at 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz) Frequency range: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
You may also contact us directly at:
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 Ω Usable sensitivity: 27 dB/µV (22 µV, S/N 20 dB)
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Pre-amp output voltage: 2.0 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
CD player Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Pre-amp output impedance: 200 Ω
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Sampling frequency: 8 times oversampling
Dimensions (W x H x D): 178 mm x 50 mm x 158 mm
DA converter: 1 bit DAC System Accessory Purchases:
{7" x 1 15/16" x 6 1/4"}
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Weight: 1.3 kg {2 lbs. 14 oz} Pick-up type: Astigma 3-beam
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Light source: Semiconductor laser
USB connector Products by visiting our Web Site at:
Wavelength: 790 nm
USB standard http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) or, send your request by E-mail to:
compatibility: 1.1/2.0 full speed
Signal to noise ratio: 96 dB npcparts@panasonic.com
File system: FAT12/16/32
You may also contact us directly at:
Total harmonic distortion: 0.01 % (1 kHz)
Maximum supply
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am
Wow and fl utter: Below measurable limits
current: 1 A to 8 pm, EST.)
Channel separation: 75 dB Panasonic Services Company
Playable audio format: MP3/WMA
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Recommended
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and
Above specifi cations comply with EIA standards.
capacity: Less than 4 GB (1 partition)
Personal Checks)
Front AUX input
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Power Output:
Maximum input level: 2.0 V
Limited Warranty
16 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
Connector: 3.5 mm ø Stereo mini pin
THD+N
Limited Warranty
Input sensitivity: 200 mVrms
Signal to Noise Ratio: (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS COMPANY OF AMERICA,
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
776 HIGHWAY 74 SOUTH, PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269
Notes:
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
¡ Specifi cations and design are subject to modifi cation
LIMITED WARRANTY
without notice due to improvements.
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
¡ Some fi gures and illustrations in this manual may be
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and
different from your product.
workmanship.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (referred to as "the
warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated in the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its
option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) re-
place it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace
will be made by the warrantor.
Categories
Audio Components (except items listed below)
Speakers
Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty
must be exchanged at the place of purchase.
Contact your Dealer for details.
Accessories (in exchange for defective items)
During the "Labor" warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During
the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must
carry-in or mail-in your product prepaid during the warranty period. If non-
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rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty
■ This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use
Caution
the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers
resulting from improper connections and operations. The
meanings of the pictographs are explained below. It is Observe the following cautions when using this unit.
important that you fully understand the meanings of the
❏ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffi c conditions
properly. 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.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the engine turned
ence of important operating instructions and in-
off will drain the battery.
stallation instructions. Failure to heed the instruc-
❏ Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Caution tions may result in injury or material damage.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and it may lead
to smoke, fi re, 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, fi re, or
other damage to the unit. Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet
in car washes or on rainy days.
❏ Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX connection is completed.
Observe the following warnings when installing.
Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and damage your
❏ Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery terminal before installa-
speakers and your hearing. Direct connection of the speaker/headphone
tion.
output of an external device without any attenuator may distort sound or
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal connected may
damage the connected external device.
cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit. Some cars equipped
Observe the following cautions when installing.
with the electrical safety system have specifi c procedures of battery terminal
disconnection. ❏ Refer wiring and installation to qualifi ed service personnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For maximum
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE UNINTEND-
safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not liable for any prob-
ED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN
lems resulting from your own installation of the unit.
DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
❏ Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
❏ Never use safety-related components for installation, grounding, and
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the product could
other such functions.
cause an accident or fi re.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake, suspension,
❏ Take care not to damage the leads.
steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fi xing the product or its
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them from getting
accessories.
caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving parts such as seat rails. Do
❏ Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location where it
not scratch, pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources
interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges,
❏ Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items before
protect the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
installing the product.
❏ Use the designated parts and tools for installation.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the prod-
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to install the
uct, fi rst check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are
product. The use of parts other than those supplied or designated may result
located. Then open the hole from outside if possible.
❏ Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your fi eld of in internal damage to the unit. Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a
vision. malfunction or fi re.
❏ Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment with ❏ Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.
power. Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to overheat and will
❏ After installation and wiring, you should check the normal operation of result in fi re or other damage.
other electrical equipment. ❏ Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong vibrations or is
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause fi re, unstable.
Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the installation
electrical shock or a traffi c accident.
is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and this can lead to an
❏ In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car, confi rm warnings
accident or injury.
and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before installation.
❏ Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in and out of
the vehicle. Caution
❏ Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
❏ Keep accessories out of reach of infants.
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of infants. If an
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
infant ingests accessories, please seek immediate medical attention.
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Features
File search function
A fi le in a USB device can be searched for as if folders in a
PC are opened in order.
only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or
Front AUX terminal
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a
new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase receipt or other proof of
Your mobile audio player and other devices are connectable
the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
to this unit without any diffi culty.
CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE
Sound control
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico, call
1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit
SQ (Sound Quality)
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ,
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS CLUB). You can customize your setting for these (except
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and FLAT) and save them for instant recall.
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality)
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred
Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of 3
during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug bands. This lets you fi ne-tune sound quality for each
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
genre to suit car-interior acoustics and your personal
adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance,
preferences. (a "Audio Settings")
improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge,
improper voltage supply, lightning, modifi cation, commercial use (such as USB connector
use in hotels, offi ces, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of
the product, or service by anyone other than the technician from Factory The USB connector is equipped on the front panel.
Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or damage that is attribut-
By connecting a USB memory (not included) to the USB
able to acts of God.
connector via a USB extension cable (USB 2.0, not in-
cluded), you can enjoy MP3/WMA fi les stored on the USB
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIM-
ITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR IN-
memory (not included) in your vehicle.
CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
By connecting for iPod ® devices/iPhone ® models to USB
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
connector via a USB extension cable for iPod devices and
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the iPhone models (USB 2.0, not included), you can enjoy music
sevicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed fi les stored on the compatible with iPod devices and iPhone
are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
models in your vehicle. Further information about the com-
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
patible with iPod devices and iPhone models is described on
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
back side of this sheet.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
* iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffl e, and
the exclusions may not apply to you.
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
"Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an elec-
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
tronic accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally
warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor.
to iPod or iPhone and has been certifi ed by the developer to
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WAR-
meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible
RANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety
and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
Customer's Record
Model accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless perfor-
No. mance.
Parts Labor
Serial
One (1) Year One (1) Year No.
Dealer's
One (1) Year Not Applicable
No.
Code
No.
Dealer's
Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
Address
Date of
Purchase
Notes on Discs
How to hold the disc Disc insert
¡ Do not touch the underside of the disc. The surfaces of new discs tend to be slippery. Therefore,
¡ Do not scratch the disc. when using such a disc for the fi rst time, it may not load
❏ Installation Angle
¡ Do not bend disc. satisfactorily even when it has been inserted into the unit. At
The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up
¡ When not in use, keep disc in the case. a time like this, insert the disc into the unit as far as it will go
at a convenient angle, but not more than 30°.
until it is loaded properly.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may be restrictions
Printed side
¡ When inserting a disc into or ejecting and removing it
on how and where this unit must be installed. Consult your dealer for further
details. from the unit, insert it straight in or eject and remove
❏ Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is completed before instal- it straight out in parallel with the unit. Otherwise, the
lation. disc may be scratched or marked in the process.
Unusable discs
❏ To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power connector until ¡ When inserting a disc, do not put one disc on another.
the whole wiring is completed. Failure to observe this may cause the discs to be
Do not use discs that fi t any of the descriptions given
❏ Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of speaker leads.
below. Using these discs may damage the discs or cause jammed.
(except for connecting to a tweeter)
Do not leave discs in the following places:
the unit to malfunction.
Observe the following cautions when using USB
¡ Direct sunlight
¡ Special discs in a shape which is not round
device.
¡ Near heaters
¡ Do not connect a USB device directly to this unit. If the USB device is ¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas
connected directly to this unit and an accident occurs, or if the brakes are
¡ On seats and dashboards
applied suddenly, the driver or passenger may bump into the USB device
Disc cleaning
and may get injured.
¡ Position the USB device and USB extension cable so that they do not ¡ Partly or wholly transparent disc
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
obstruct your driving.
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
¡ Do not connect any USB device other than USB memory or a USB audio
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or ballpoint
player. Do not connect multiple USB devices to the
pen.
USB connector. Drawing power for multiple USB devices from the connec-
tor could cause overheating and smoking.
Observe the following cautions when handling the Wholly transparent disc* Partly transparent disc
battery for the remote control unit. *Wholly semi-transparent disc may not be played back.
¡ Use only specifi ed battery (CR2025). ¡ Discs with adhered labels, etc. on them
¡ Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (−) marks in the battery <Correct>
case.
¡ Replace a dead battery as soon as possible. Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
¡ Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not using it for an
¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs
extended period of time.
recorded on CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due
¡ Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or covering them with Disc with adhered stickers Labels created by a printer
vinyl tape) before disposal or storage. to their recording characteristics or dirt, fi ngerprints,
or tape
¡ Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations. scratches, etc. on the disc surface.
¡ Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do not throw a
¡ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures
battery into a fi re or water.
and high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving
In case of battery leakage them inside a vehicle for extended periods may damage
¡ Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and insert new bat-
and make playback impossible.
tery.
Protective fi lms or sheets Disc accessories (stabiliz- ¡ The unit may not successfully playback a CD-R/RW that
¡ If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with battery liquid,
was made by the combination of writing software, a CD
ers, etc.)
wash it with plenty of water.
recorder (CD-R/RW drives) and a disc if they are incom-
¡ If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with plenty of ¡ Damaged or deformed discs
patible with one another.
water and get immediate medical attention.
¡ This player does not play CD-R/RW discs if the session is
not closed.
¡ Be sure to observe the handling instructions of CD-R/RW
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
discs.
Shoddily made discs Discs with cracks, scratches
¡ This player does not play CD-R/RW discs which contain
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
or parts missing
other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA data.
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment would void
the user's authority to operate this device.
Notice
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains
Discs with burrs
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
Please remove the burrs before use.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Remote Control Unit
Connectable devices
Notes:
¡ This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)
Compatible USB devices
¡ When using the remote control unit, aim the remote control unit at the remote sensor and operate it.
¡ USB Mass Storage Class
For details as to whether your USB memory/USB Audio is
compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, please contact
the USB memory/USB Audio manufacturer.
¡ USB Standard Compatibility 1.1/2.0 Full Speed [PWR] (Power)
¡ File System FAT12/16/32
toggles power on/off.
¡ Maximum current less than 1 A [VOL] (Volume)
adjusts the volume, selects the value in the audio menu,
¡ Capacity less than 4 GB (1 partition) is recommended. [SRC] (Source)
¡ We do not guarantee all of the USB devices (USB selects a source. etc.
memory/USB audio device... etc) sold on market are
compatible with this head unit, please contact the USB [6] [7] (TUNE/TRACK) / []] [[] (FILE)
device manufacturer when such USB device compatible decreases/increases the frequency. (For seek tuning,
problem occurs. [{] [}] (FOLDER) hold it down for more than 0.5 seconds and release it.),
skip to the previous/next track/fi le in the player source.
skips to the previous/next folder
(For fast reverse/fast forward, hold down either of them.)
Compatible with iPod devices/software ver- in the player source.
[MUTE] [BAND] (h/ 5)
sion (USB connector)
toggles mute on/off. selects a band in the tuner source, toggles pause/play
This unit is capable of controlling and playing music for in the player source, executes the APM (Auto Preset
iPod. (video playback is not feasible)
Memory) in the source (by holding it down for more
Made for. than 2 seconds).
¡ iPod touch (4th generation)/ver. 4.2.1
¡ iPod touch (3rd generation)/ver. 4.2.1
¡ iPod touch (2nd generation)/ver. 4.2.1
¡ iPod touch (1st generation)/ver. 3.1.3 Battery replacement
Warning
¡ iPod classic (160 GB only)/ver. 2.0.4
1
Remove the battery holder
¡ iPod classic (120 GB only)/ver. 2.0.1
from the remote control unit
¡ iPod classic/ver. 1.1.2 Keep batteries and insulation fi lm out of reach of
¡ iPod with video/ver. 1.3 placed on a fl at surface. infants.
¡ iPod nano (6th generation)/ver. 1.0 Batteries and insulation fi lm can be ingested, so keep
q Stick your thumbnail into the
¡ iPod nano (5th generation)/ver. 1.0.2 them out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a
groove, and push the holder in
¡ iPod nano (4th generation)/ver. 1.0.4 battery or insulation fi lm, please seek immediate medi-
the direction of the arrow.
¡ iPod nano (3rd generation)/ver. 1.1.3 cal attention.
w Pull it out in the direction of the
¡ iPod nano (2nd generation)/ver. 1.1.3
arrow using your thumbnail and
¡ iPod nano (1st generation)/ver. 1.3.1 Caution
Back side
another fi nger.
Made for.
2
¡ iPhone 4/ver. 4.2.1 Insert a battery in the
¡ Remove and dispose of the discharged battery im-
¡ iPhone 3GS/ver. 4.2.1 case with (+) side fac- mediately.
¡ iPhone 3G/ver. 4.2.1 ¡ Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not
ing up.
¡ iPhone/ver. 3.1.3 throw a battery into a fi re or water.
3 Put the case back.
¡ Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
* Operation check has been completed with software avail- ¡ Improper use of batteries may cause overheating,
able at the end of January, 2011. We do not guarantee the an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fi re.
operation with our future products or upgraded software.
Note: Battery Information:
Battery Type: Lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in the
remote control unit)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at
room temperature)
Notes on MP3/WMA
Both of MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) is a format for compressed audio fi le. These
formats allow users to save all the fi les contained in approximately 10 pieces of existing CDs on one piece of CD-R/RW.
Note: Each of encoding software is not included with this unit.
*MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Cautions as to compressed audio fi les
Common MP3
¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom- ¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to "128 kbps or
mended for high quality sounds. more" and "fi xed".
¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended
WMA
because playing time is not displayed properly and sound
¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to "64 kbps or
may be skipped.
more" and "fi xed".
¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the
¡ Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA fi le to
encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the user
enable this unit to play back.
manual of your own encoding software and writing soft-
ware.
¡ Be sure to put an extension compatible with the format.
Compression formats
Compression method Bit rate VBR Sampling frequency
MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3) 32 k – 320 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
MPEG 2.5 audio layer 3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 8, 11.025, 12 kHz
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 7, 8, 9* 64 k – 160 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.
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Caution
Never put an extension indicating compressed audio (such as ".mp3" and ".wma") to fi les other than compressed
audio fi les. This may not only produce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing.
Cautions as to the display of this unit
Display Information ASCII character set
A to Z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:
¡ CD-TEXT ¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)
Disc title Album name, (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` { |
} ~
Track title Title name/artist name
¡ MP3/WMA ¡ WMA (WMA tag)
Notes:
Folder name, Album name,
¡ Characters may be garbled depending on encoding soft-
File name Title name/artist name
ware to be used.
Displayable characters ¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted
into an asterisk ( ).
¡ Displayable length of fi le name/folder name: within 64
characters. (Unicoded fi le and folder names are reduced
by half in the number of displayable characters.)
¡ Name fi les and folders in accordance with the standard
of each fi le system. Refer to the instructions of writing
software for details.
¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-
guage can be displayed.
Preparation
First Time Power On Clock Display at Power Off
1 Press [DISP] to change the display.
Set your car's ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position.
Display off
2 Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
cd
Clock display (Default)
Battery Installation
Pull the insulation fi lm out Clock Display Setting
from the backside of the
1 Hold down [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select) for more than
remote control unit gently.
2 seconds to open the clock display setting display.
Insulation film
Note: Battery Information: Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds
Battery Type: Lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in the
in the clock display setting, the display returns to the
remote control unit)
regular mode.
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at 2
Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to ad-
room temperature)
just.
Clock Setting
the 12-hour system used
1 Press [DISP] (Display).
(default)
(clock display) cd
2
Hold down [DISP] for more than 2 seconds. the 24-hour system used
Notes:
Hour blinks.
¡ The clock display setting (12-hour/24-hour) is activated
once the rotary selection is made, the clock display
3 Adjust the hour.
is corresponded to your setting after exiting the clock
display setting mode.
Hour entered
¡ Selection of the 12-hour system displays "AM" during AM
[7]: sets the hour ahead. hours and "PM" during PM hours.
¡ To exit from the clock display setting, press [DISP].
[6]: sets the hour back.
4
Press [DISP].
Minute blinks.
5
Adjust the minute.
Minute entered
[7]: sets the minute ahead.
[6]: sets the minute back.
6 Press [DISP].
Completed
Notes:
¡ "CLK ADJUST" is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡ Hold down [6] or [7] to change numbers rapidly.
¡ When "NO DISC" or "NO USB" is displayed, the clock
cannot be adjusted.
¡ When you want to readjust the clock, repeat steps 2 to 6.
Recording MP3/WMA Files on a CD-Media/USB-Device
Compressed audio fi le writing ¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA
players even if the same disc is used.
¡ Do not save an audio fi le (CD-DA fi le) and a com-
¡ "ROOT" appears when displaying the root folder name.
pressed audio fi le on the same disc. Failure to
¡ Empty folders stored on the USB memory are not
observe this may result in diffi culty in playing.
included in the folder count.
¡ If compressed audio fi les formatted with two or more
¡ Depending on the connected USB memory, the order in
types are saved on the same disc, each format shall
which the fi les are played back may differ to the order
have a different folder.
in which the fi les were stored.
¡ Do not write fi les other than compressed audio fi les.
Folder selection order/fi le playback order
¡ Playability may depend on the combination of writing
software and disc writer to be used. ■ CD-media/USB-device
¡ This unit does not support the play list function.
¡ Write fi les in a disc-at-once manner unless otherwise Root Folder
(Root Directory)
needed.
¡ You can shorten the duration between data read and
1
q
playback by decreasing the quantity of fi les or folders,
Folder Selection
or the depth of the hierarchy.
2
Supported fi le systems w In the order 1 – 5
3
e File Selection
CD-media
■
In the order
–
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660,
q y
Joliet, Romeo
4
Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are r
not supported.
5
t
■ USB-device
y
File system is FAT12/16/32.
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 Tree 8
Maximum number of fi les/folders
(Max.)
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡ Maximum number of fi les
CD-media: 512
USB device: 65 535
¡ Maximum number of fi les in one folder
CD-media: 512
USB device: 999
¡ Maximum number of folders:
CD-media: 128 (Root folder is included.)
USB device: 256 (Root folder is included.)
Notes:
¡ You can shorten the duration between data read and
playback by decreasing the quantity of fi les or folders,
or the depth of the hierarchy.
¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of
the presence or absence of an MP3/WMA fi le.
¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA
fi les, the nearest MP3/WMA fi les in the order of play-
back will be played.
Copyright No warranty
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and Above description complies with our investigations as of
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the January 2011. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself displayability of MP3/WMA.
personally.
Anti-Theft System
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Notes:
¡ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main unit. Failure to observe this may cause poor contact.
¡ If dirt or other foreign objects deposit on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
Face Plate Removing Face Plate Mounting
1 1
Turn off the power. Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
2 2
Press [ ]. The face plate will open. Press the right end of face plate until a "click" is
3 heard.
Pull it out toward you.
Face Plate Removal Alarm
This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to remove the
face plate before leaving your car. This function is activat-
ed when security alarm is set to ON. (a "Audio Settings")
Maintenance/Fuse
Cleaning the Unit Fuse
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer or an authorized
minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine Panasonic Servicenter.
exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other
Warning
solvents.
Use fuses of the same specifi ed rating (15 A). Using
substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting
the unit directly without a fuse could cause fi re or dam-
age to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, consult your
dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.