Panasonic CQDP171U - AUTO RADIO/CD DECK User manual

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Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver with
Changer Control
Lecteur CD/Récepteur avec commande de changeur
de CD et panneau avant entièrement amovible
Reproductor de CD/Receptor con carátula completa
desmontable y control de cambiador de CD
CQ-DP171U
Operating Instructions
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones
¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future use.
¡Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser le produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.
¡Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.
VOL
SEL
SCAN
LOUD
RANDOM REPEAT
FOLDER
MUTE
SOURCE
PWR
TUNE
TRACK
BAND
DISP
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CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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TEXT

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Radio Frequency Interference Statement (Part 15 of the FCC Rules) :
Applies only in U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
¡These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an automo-
bile installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experi-
ence radio technician for help.
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate
this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
aThis device may not cause harmful interference, and
sThis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CFor Canada:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Find the model number and serial number on either
the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them in
the space below and retain this booklet as a perma-
nent record of your purchase to help with identifica-
tion in case of theft.
MODEL NUMBER CQ-DP171U
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
FROM
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS ILASER PROD-
UCT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,
USE ONLY THE INCLUDED COMPONENTS.
Laser products:
Wave length: 780 nm
Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted
with safety protection.
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Model No.
N°De Modèle
Manufactured by Dalian Matsushita
Communication Industrial Co., Ltd.
Dalian China Made in China
1 2 V 15 A
CQ-DP171U
FM75Ω
Serial No.
N°De Série
4~8Ω
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
Label Indication and Location
Safety Information

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ATTENTION:
CET APPAREIL EST UN PRODUIT LASER DE LA
CLASSE I.
L'UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU RÉGLAGES OU
L'EXÉCUTION D'OPÉRATIONS AUTRES QUE CELLES
QUI SONT INDIQUÉES DANS CE DOCUMENT PEU-
VENT RÉSULTER EN UNE EXPOSITION À UN RAYON-
NEMENT DANGEREUX.
N'OUVREZ PAS LES COUVERCLES ET N'ESSAYEZ
PAS D'EFFECTUER VOUS-MÊME DES RÉPARA-
TIONS. ADRESSEZ-VOUS À UN PERSONNEL QUALI-
FIÉ POUR TOUTE RÉPARATION.
MISE EN GARDE:
POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU
D'ÉLECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL
À LA PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.
AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU
D'INTERFÉRENCES, UTILISER UNIQUEMENT LES
COMPOSANTS FOURNIS.
Produits laser:
Longueur d'onde: 780 nm
Puissance du laser: Aucune radiation dangereuse
n'est émise avec la protection
de sécurité.
PRECAUCIÓN:
ÉSTE ES UN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I.
LA UTILIZACIÓN DE CONTROLES, EL HACER
AJUSTES O EL SEGUIR PROCEDIMIENTOS DISTIN-
TOS DE LOS ESPECIFICADOS EN ESTE MANUAL
PODRÍA CAUSAR UNA EXPOSICIÓN PELIGROSA A
LA RADIACIÓN.
NO ABRA LAS CUBIERTAS NI HAGA REPARACIONES
USTED MISMO. SOLICITE LOS TRABAJOS DE SER-
VICIO AL PERSONAL CALIFICADO.
ADVERTENCIA:
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O SACU-
DIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE PRODUC-
TO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.
PARA REDUCIR RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O SACUDI-
DAS ELÉCTRICAS, Y PARA EVITAR LAS INTERFE-
RENCIAS MOLESTAS, UTILICE SOLAMENTE LOS
COMPONENTES INCLUIDOS.
Productos láser:
Longitud de onda: 780 nm
Potencia láser: Con protección de seguridad no se
emite radiación peligrosa.
ll est recommandé de noter, dans l'espace prévu ci-
dessous, les numéros de modèle et de série inscrits
soit à l'arrière soit sous le fond de l'appareil, et de
conserver ce manuel comme mémorandum de
l'achat afin de permettre l'identification de l'appareil
en cas de vol.
NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CQ-DP171U
NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE
DATE DE L'ACHAT
VENDEUR
Busque el número del modelo y el número de serie
ya sea en la parte trasera o en el fondo de la unidad.
Sírvase anotar dichos números en el espacio si-
guiente, y mantenga este librete como una anotación
permanente de su compra para ayudar en la identifi-
cación en el caso de robo.
NÚMERO DEL MODELO CQ-DP171U
NÚMERO DE SERIE
FECHA DE COMPRA
NOMBRE DE LA TIENDA
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CDéclaration d'interférence de fréquences
radio (Partie 15 des Règlements FCC):
Cet appareil numérique de Classe B est con-
forme au règlement ICES-003 canadien.
Consignes de sécurité Información para su seguridad

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Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this
product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and mechani-
cal engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people who take
pride in their work. Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this product, you
too will be proud to be a member of our family.
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road
and traffic conditions.
When Washing Your Car
Do not expose the product, including the speakers and
CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could cause
electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.
When Parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high tempera-
tures inside your car. Give the interior a chance to cool
down before switching the unit on.
Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V, negative
ground battery system (the normal system in a North
American car.)
Disc Mechanism
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep screw-
drivers and other metallic objects away from the disc
mechanism and disc.
Use Authorized Servicenters
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision
product. Please refer to the Servicenter list included with
this product for service assistance.
For Installation
The product should be installed in a horizontal position
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more
than 30˚.
❏Use This Product Safely
❏Components
¡Operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
¡Installation hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set (apage 24)
¡Power connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
¡Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
¡Lithium battery (CR2025) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
¡Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
❏Features
¡A CD-R and a CD-RW that hold CD-DA data can be reproduced.
¡A CD-ROM, a CD-R and a CD-RW that hold MP3 data can be reproduced.
¡Title display function
CD text (disc and track title)* during reproducing a CD that supports CD text.
MP3 folder and file name

¢ Remote Control Unit Preparation ......................................................................... 10
Battery Installation, battery notes, control reference guide
¢ Power and Sound Controls .................................................................................... 11
How to adjust the volume, tone and balance, mode selection, setting mute, setting
loudness, setting/resetting the time, selecting the clock display
¢ Radio Basics .............................................................................................................. 14
Manual and automatic tuning, band selection,preset stations
¢ CD Player Basics ...................................................................................................... 16
Disc insert and playback, stop and disc eject, mode selection, display change,
disc/track title scroll, track selection, search, pause, direct track selection, random,
scan, repeat
¢ MP3 Player Basics .................................................................................................... 18
Disc insert and playback, stop and disc eject, mode selection, display change,
folder/file name scroll, MP3 folder selection, pause, direct MP3 folder selection, MP3
file selection, MP3 in-file search, random, scan, repeat
¢ CD Changer Control ................................................................................................. 22
Mode selection, disc selection, direct disc selection, track selection, search, random,
scan, repeat
¢ Installation Guide ...................................................................................................... 24
Step-by-step procedures
¢ Anti-Theft System ..................................................................................................... 29
Place the removable face plate into case, install removable face plate
¢ Electrical Connections ............................................................................................ 30
Cautions and wiring diagram
¢ Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 32
Where to get service help, troubleshooting tips, error display messages
¢ Notes on MP3 ............................................................................................................. 38
What is MP3, points to remember when recording on MP3 disc, glossary
¢ Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 40
Care of the unit, notes on CD/CD media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
¢ Specifications ............................................................................................................ 41
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Safety Information …………………………………………………………………… Page 2
Radio Frequency Interference Statement (Part 15 of the FCC Rules) ……………………… 2
Use this Product Safely …………………………………………………………………… 4
Components ………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Features …………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Contents

REPSCANRAND
POWER MENU
NUMBER
Car Audio
VOL
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SET
SEL
MUTE
BAND DISP
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Remote Control Unit Preparation
Battery Installation
qRemove the battery holder.
Pull the holder by the position B while pushing
position A in the direction indicated by the arrow.
wInstall the battery on the battery holder.
Set a new battery properly with its (+) side facing
up as shown in the figure.
eInsert the battery holder.
Push the battery holder back into its original
position.
Back side Lithium battery
(included)
Position B
Position A
Battery holder
¡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.
¡Be careful to observe proper local disposal rules when you dispose of batteries.
Control Reference Guide
Buttons of the remote control function in the same way as the controls on the main unit of the reference page.
Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s sensor (REMOTE).
[0] to [9]
(apages 15, 17, 20, 22)
Select/Menu
(apages 12, 16, 19)
Power/Source
(apages 11, 14, 16, 18, 22)
Tune/Track/File Selection and Search
(apages 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23)
Display
(apages 11, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22)
Mute
(apage 11)
Random
Scan
Repeat
(apages 17, 21, 23)
Folder/Disc Selection
(apages 20, 22)
Band/Set/Pause
(apages 14, 15, 17, 20, 22)
Battery Notes
Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
Battery Information:
¡Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included)
¡Battery Life: Approximately 6 months with normal use (at room temperature)
Volume control
(apages 11, 12)
Track/Folder/Disc number input
(apages 17, 20, 22)
Caution: Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion, ignition, resulting in injury or a fire. Battery
leakage may damage the unit.

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LOUD
RANDOM REPEAT
FOLDER
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SOURCE
PWR
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TRACK
BAND
DISP
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REMOTE
SEL
MUTE
SOURCE
LOUD
DISP
TUNE
TRACK
VOL
Power and Sound Controls
Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
Power on : Press [SOURCE] (PWR).
Power off : Press [SOURCE] (PWR) again and hold.
Volume
[}VOL] : Up
[{VOL] : Down
Press and hold for rapid adjustment.
VOL 20
LOUD R
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Volume level (0 to 40)
Note: When you use this unit for the first time, a demon-
stration message appears on the display.
To cancel this display, press [DISP].
¡ACC
¡ON
Mute
Press [MUTE] to mute the sound completely.
Press [MUTE] again to cancel.
MUTE
LOUD R
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REP
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Loudness (Only for main unit )
Press [LOUD] to enhance bass and treble
tones at low or medium volume.
Press [LOUD] again to cancel.
LOUD
Remote control sensor
Tuner
CD Player
(When a CD is in the player.)
(apage 16) CD Changer
(When a CD changer is connected and
magazine is in the changer.) (apage 22)
MP3 Player
(When a MP3 files recorded disc
is in the player.) (apage 18)
or
Mode Selection
Press [SOURCE] to change the mode.
(apage 14)
Anti-Volume-Blast Circuit:
When the power is switched off and on again, the volume
slowly rises to the previous level.
The anti-volume-blast circuit will not work when the volume
level is set lower than position 20 on the display.

VOL
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LOUD
RANDOM REPEAT
FOLDER
MUTE
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TRACK
BAND
DISP
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HAudio Mode (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)
Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio mode (2 seconds in volume mode), the display
returns to the regular mode.
Regular Mode Volume Bass
Balance TrebleFader
Power and Sound Controls (Continued)
Bass:
Adjustable range: –12 to +12 by 3 dB step
Treble:
Adjustable range: –12 to +12 by 3 dB step
Balance:
R (right speaker) or L (left speaker)
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 by 1 step Balance center
Fader:
F (front speaker) or R (rear speaker)
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 by 1 step Fader center
LOUD R
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LOUD R
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REP
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BAL CNT
LOUD R
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BAL R15
LOUD R
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TRE- 3:dB
LOUD R
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BAS+ 9:dB
LOUD R
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qPress [SEL] to select the audio mode.
wPress [}VOL] or [{VOL] to change each level.

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RANDOM REPEAT
FOLDER
MUTE
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PWR
TUNE
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Clock Basics
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
Initial Time
qPress [DISP] (DISPLAY).
(Clock display.)
Hours
wPress and hold [DISP] (DISPLAY).
(Hours blink.)
ePress []TUNE] or [[TUNE].
(Hours set.)
Minutes
rPress [DISP] (DISPLAY).
(Minutes blink.)
tPress []TUNE] or [[TUNE].
(Minutes set.)
yPress [DISP] (DISPLAY).
(End.)
Note: Press and hold []TUNE] or [[TUNE] to
change numbers rapidly.
LOUD R
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REP
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LOUD R
s
REP
¡•
LOUD R
s
REP
¡•
LOUD R
s
REP
¡•
LOUD R
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REP
¡•
LOUD R
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REP
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Clock Display
Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to switch to the clock display.
In tuner mode:
Broadcast station Clock display
In CD changer mode:
CD changer play Clock display
When the power is off:
No display Clock display
Note: Refer to each description of the clock display for the
modes of CD player and MP3 player (apages 16 and 19)
Time Reset
Press and hold [DISP] (DISPLAY) for more than 2 sec-
onds to activate the time setting mode to reset the time.
Then, repeat steps eto y.
Note: The clock is not adjustable during Track / Disc /
Folder / File name scrolling.
LOUD R
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REP
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LOUD R
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REP
¡•
LOUD R
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REP
LOUD R
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REP
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LOUD R
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FOLDER
MUTE
SOURCE
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TRACK
BAND
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BAND
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TUNE
TRACK
Radio Basics
Mode Selection
Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio mode.
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Manual Tuning
[[TUNE] : Higher frequency
[]TUNE] : Lower frequency
Seek Tuning
Press and hold ...
[[TUNE] : Higher frequency
[]TUNE] : Lower frequency
Tuning will automatically stop when the signals
of the next broadcast station are received.
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FM stereo indicator lights during reception
of an FM stereo broadcast
LOUD
LOUD
LOUD
LOUD
LOUD R
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REP
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Band
Press [BAND] to change the band.
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LOUD R
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FOLDER
MUTE
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Preset Station Setting
Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM preset station memories.
Tuning in a Preset Station
Press the corresponding preset button [1] to [6] to tune
in a preset station.
Auto Station Preset
Press and hold [BAND] (APM : auto preset memory) for
more than 2 seconds.
¡The 6 strongest available stations will be automatically
saved in the memory under preset buttons [1] to [6].
¡Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned
for 5 seconds each.
Note: The stations manually preset on the selected band
will be deleted.
Manual Station Preset
qUse manual or seek tuning to find a station.
(apage 14)
wPress and hold one of the preset buttons [1] to [6]
until the display blinks once.
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Preset number
Caution: To ensure safety, never attempt to preset
stations while you are driving.
LOUD R
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REP
Band
Press [BAND] to select a desired band.
(apage 14)
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Note: You can change the memory presetting by repeating
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LOUD
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FOLDER
MUTE
SOURCE
PWR
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TRACK
BAND
DISP
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REMOTE
DISP
SEL
SOURCE
TUNE
TRACK
CD Player Basics
Mode Selection (when a CD is in the player)
Press [SOURCE] to change to CD player mode and playback starts.
Disc Insert and Playback
The display changes as shown below. 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 as the same as an
ordinary music CD is loaded, this unit recognizes it as an ordinary music CD.)
Press [u](EJECT) to stop CD play and eject the disc.
Cautions:
¡
Only 5”(12 cm) CD, CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs
are
available for this unit.
¡Do not use irregular shaped discs.
¡Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
Disc / Track Title Scroll
qPress and hold [SEL]
for more than 2 seconds.
wPress [[TUNE] or []TUNE] to switch between ON or
OFF in turn.
Continuous scroll Scroll stops after a circle scroll.
SCRL OFF
LOUD
¡•
SCRL ON
LOUD
¡
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Display Change
Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to change the display as follows.
Notes:
¡Do not insert a disc when this indicator lights. (See below.)
¡Loading a disc when the power is off allows the power to be turned on.
¡It may take some time to distinguish CD-DA and MP3 before playback starts.
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Notes:
¡If no keys have been pressed for more than 10 seconds,
the display returns to the regular mode.
¡Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to return to the regular mode.
¡Press and hold [DISP] (DISPLAY) for more than 2 sec-
onds to have another circle scroll when set to scroll off.
¡Do not watch the scroll display while driving.
Notes:
¡The display shows title information only when a disc which
has CD text information is loaded. (Up to 62 letters can be
displayed when scrolling. Some letters are not serviceable.)
¡“NO TITLE” is displayed when there is no information.
Track number Track playing time Lights when the disc is loaded.
Blinks in the CD play mode.
LOUD R
s
REP
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Track number/Track
playing time (default)
LOUD R
s
REP
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Disc title (scroll)
LOUD R
s
REP
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Track title (scroll)
LOUD R
s
REP
Clock display
LOUD R
s
REP
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TUNE
TRACK
VOL
SEL
BAND
DISP
LOUD
SOURCE
PWR
Stop and Disc Eject
u(EJECT)
LOUD R
s
REP
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LOUD
¡•
Note: Ejecting the disc when the unit is in the CD player mode allows the power to be turned off.
LOUD R
s
REP
¡•
LOUD R
s
REP
¡•
LOUD R
s
REP
¡•
(Disc loaded) (Data reading) (Ordinary music CD recognized
and playback starts)
Label side

VOL
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FOLDER
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Track Selection
[2TRACK] : Advance to the next track.
[1TRACK] : Back to the beginning of the current
track.
Back to the previous track. (Press twice.)
Track Search
Press and hold...
[2TRACK] : Fast forward
[1TRACK] : Fast reverse
Release to resume the regular CD play.
Pause
Press [BAND] to pause.
Press [BAND] again to cancel.
PAUSE
LOUD R
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¡Press [4] (RANDOM).
All the tracks are played in random order.
¡Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.
¡Press [5] (SCAN).
The first 10 seconds of each track on the disc
are played in sequence.
¡Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.
¡Press [6] (REPEAT).
The current track is repeated.
¡Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.
Random Play
Scan Play
Repeat Play
Random play
Scan play
Repeat play
LOUD R
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REP
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LOUD R
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REP
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LOUD R
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Lights
Lights
Blinks
Note: If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only one type of data will be played back. For example, if the disc
starts with CD-DA data, it will be recognized as an ordinary music CD, if it starts with an MP3 file, it will be recognized as
an MP3.
REPSCANRAND
POWER MENU
NUMBER
Car Audio
VOL
SOURCE
SET
SEL
MUTE
BAND DISP
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
BAND
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
Notes:
¡Press [#] (NUMBER) on the remote control to re-input
the number.
¡If no keys have been pressed for more than 10 seconds,
the display returns to the regular mode.
¡Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to return to the regular mode.
Direct Track Selection (Only for remote control)
Example: Track number 12
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Press [#] (NUMBER).
Press [1] [2].
Press [BAND] (SET). The
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FOLDER
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MP3 Player Basics
Mode Selection (when a MP3 files recorded disc is in the player)
Press [SOURCE] to change to MP3 player mode and playback starts.
Disc Insert and Playback
The display changes as shown below. Playback will start automatically when an MP3 file has been recognized on the disc.
Press [u] (EJECT) to stop MP3 play and eject the disc.
Cautions:
¡
Only 5”(12 cm) MP3 data recorded CD media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
are available for this unit.
¡Do not use irregular shaped discs.
¡Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
¡Never attempt to play a file that is not in the MP3 format by changing its file name extension to “.mp3”. This
may not only produce noise from the speakers and speaker damage, but can damage your hearing.
Notes:
¡When you insert a CD media containing MP3 files (CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW) into the slot, this player will automatically
enter MP3 mode and start playing the MP3s on the disc.
¡A directory is interpreted as a folder in these instructions.
Lights when the disc is loaded.
Blinks in the MP3 play mode.
Notes:
¡Do not insert a disc when this indicator lights. (See below.)
¡Loading a disc when the power is off allows the power to be turned on.
¡It may take some time to distinguish CD-DA and MP3 before playback starts.
¡If you record too many folders and MP3 files onto a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.
R
s
Folder number File number
001-003
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TUNE
TRACK
VOL
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BAND
DISP
LOUD
SOURCE
PWR
u(EJECT)
Label side
Stop and Disc Eject
LOUD R
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REP
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Note: Ejecting the disc when the unit is in the MP3 player mode allows the power to be turned off.
LOUD R
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REP
¡•
LOUD R
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REP
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LOUD R
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REP
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(Disc loaded) (Data reading) (MP3 data recognized and
playback starts)
Not all CD media containing MP3s will play back normally.
For details see “Notes on MP3”(apage 38).
Note: If the ignition switch of your car is turned to OFF during playback, there may be a time lag between the file playing
time on the display and the actual playing time. In addition, playback may start from the beginning of the music when using
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Folder / File Name Scroll
qPress and hold [SEL] for
more than 2 seconds.
wPress [[TUNE] or []TUNE] to switch between ON or OFF in turn.
Continuous scroll Scroll stops after a circle scroll.
LOUD
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LOUD
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Display Change
Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to change the display as follows. Notes:
¡When VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3 file is played
back, the file playing time may not be correct.
When the reproduction of VBR MP3 file is fin-
ished, it will count again.
¡Running a file in fast forward or fast reverse may
cause an error in the file playing time. The file
playing time display will return to normal when
you play another file.
¡“NO TITLE” is displayed when there is no informa-
tion.
¡MP3 folder and file names can be displayed.
Displayable character number varies with file
systems. Refer to “Supported file systems and
file names” in “Notes on MP3” for details (apage
39).
¡The “.mp3” file name extension is not displayed.
¡When playing a Tree 1 file, the folder name is dis-
played with the word “ROOT” (root folder).
¡Characters that the player cannot display are
shown as an asterisk.
Notes:
¡If no keys have been pressed for more than
10 seconds, the display returns to the regular
mode.
¡Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to return to the reg-
ular mode.
¡Press and hold [DISP] (DISPLAY) for more
than 2 seconds to have another circle scroll
when set to scroll off.
¡Do not watch the scroll display while driving.
LOUD R
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REP
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LOUD R
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REP
¡•
LOUD R
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REP
¡•
LOUD R
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REP
¡•
LOUD R
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REP
¡•
LOUD
¡
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Note: If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only one type of data will be played back. For example, if the disc
starts with CD-DA data, it will be recognized as an ordinary music CD, if it starts with an MP3 file, it will be recognized as an
MP3.
File playing time
MP3 folder name (scroll)
MP3 file name (scroll)
Clock display
Folder number/MP3
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MP3 Player Basics (continued)
MP3 Folder Selection
[}] : Next folder
[{] : Previous folder
Notes:
¡If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the nearest MP3 file in
the order of playback will be played.
¡
If the total of files and folders exceeds 254, successful playback may not be performed.
Pause
Press [BAND] to pause.
Press [BAND] again to cancel.
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Folder Selection Order/MP3 file playback order (Example)
Root Folder
(Root Directory)
Folder Selection
File Selection
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4
2
1
3
4
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u
u
5
6
8
1 9
9
7
~In the order
~In the order
Tree 5
Notes:
¡This unit counts the number of folders
irrespective of the presence or absence
of MP3 file. (Example: there is no MP3
file in a root folder as shown in the
right drawing, but a folder number
“001” is given. In fact, there is no MP3
file to reproduce. Therefore, the next
folder is automatically selected.)
¡The writing software sometimes
changes the order of folders and files
on a disc, so the order may differ from
what you specified. For details refer to
the user manual of your writing
software.
¡If you record too many folders or files
other than MP3s onto a disc, it may
take some time before playback starts,
and you may have difficulties using
fast forward and fast reverse.
¡Playback order varies with players
even if the same disc is loaded.
REPSCANRAND
POWER MENU
NUMBER
Car Audio
VOL
SOURCE
SET
SEL
MUTE
BAND DISP
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
BAND
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
Notes:
¡Press [#] (NUMBER) on the remote control to re-input
the number.
¡If no keys have been pressed for more than 10 seconds,
the display returns to the regular mode.
¡Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to return to the regular mode.
¡If there is no file in the specified folder, error message
“E4” appears. Select another folder which contains MP3
files.
Direct MP3 Folder Selection (Only for remote control)
Example: Folder number 5
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Press [#] (NUMBER).
Press [5].
Press [BAND] (SET). The
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MP3 File Selection
[2TRACK] : Advance to the next MP3 file.
[1TRACK] : Back to the beginning of the current MP3 file.
Back to the previous MP3 file.
(Press twice.)
MP3 In-file Search
Press and hold...
[2TRACK] : Fast forward
[1TRACK] : Fast reverse
Release to resume the regular MP3 play.
Random Play
Scan Play
Repeat Play
¡Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than
2 seconds.
All the available MP3 files on the current
folder play in a random sequence.
¡Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) again to
cancel.
File
Folder
¡Press [4] (RANDOM).
All the MP3 files on all folders play in a
random sequence.
¡Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.
¡Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2
seconds.
From the next folder, the beginning 10
seconds of the first MP3 file on each folder
play in sequence.
¡Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.
Folder
¡Press [5] (SCAN).
The first 10 seconds of each MP3 file on all
the folders play in sequence.
¡Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.
¡Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2
seconds.
Repeat the current folder.
¡Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.
Folder
¡Press [6] (REPEAT).
Repeat the current MP3 file.
¡Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.
File
File
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003-001
LOUD
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Random play
Scan play
Repeat play
Lights
Blinks
Lights
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CD Changer Control
Mode Selection (when a CD changer is connected and a magazine is in the changer)
Press [SOURCE] to change to CD changer mode and playback starts.
CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic CD changer unit.
Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine.
Disc Selection
[}] : Next disc
[{] : Previous disc
Caution: Do not use irregular shaped CDs.
Notes:
¡Loading a magazine when the power is off allows the power to be turned on.
¡Ejecting the magazine when the unit is in the CD changer mode allows the power to be turned off.
¡The CD changer cannot play back CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. Use the CD changer to listen to normal music CDs exclu-
sively.
¡CD text can not be displayed.
Disc number
Track number
LOUD R
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Track playing time
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REPSCANRAND
POWER MENU
NUMBER
Car Audio
VOL
SOURCE
SET
SEL
MUTE
BAND DISP
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
BAND
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
Notes:
¡Press [#] (NUMBER) on the remote control to re-input
the number.
¡If no keys have been pressed for more than 10 seconds,
the display returns to the regular mode.
¡Press [DISP] (DISPLAY) to return to the regular mode.
Direct Disc Selection (Only for remote control)
Example: Disc number 5
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Press [#] (NUMBER).
Press [5].
Press [BAND] (SET). The
corresponding disc starts playing.

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[2TRACK] : Advance to the next track.
[1TRACK] : Back to the beginning of the current track.
Back to the previous track. (Press twice.)
Track Search
Press and hold...
[2TRACK] : Fast forward
[1TRACK] : Fast reverse
Release to resume the regular CD play.
Random Play
Scan Play
Repeat Play
¡Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than
2 seconds.
All the available tracks on the current disc
play in a random sequence.
¡Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) again to
cancel.
Track
Disc
¡Press [4] (RANDOM).
All the available tracks on all discs in the
magazine play in a random sequence.
¡Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.
¡Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2
seconds.
The first 10 seconds of the first track of all
the discs in the magazine play in sequence.
¡Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.
Track
Disc
¡Press [5] (SCAN).
The first 10 seconds of each track on the
discs play in sequence.
¡Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.
¡Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2
seconds.
Repeat the current disc.
¡Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.
Track
Disc
¡Press [6] (REPEAT).
Repeat the current track.
¡Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.
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Scan play
Repeat play
Blinks
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This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not
intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of
potential dangers involved in attempting to install this product.
Any attempt to install this product in a motor vehicle by anyone other than a qual-
ified installer could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in
serious personal injury or death.
❏Installation Hardware
Installation Guide
No. Item Diagram Q’ty
q1
w1
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r1
t1
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u1
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Mounting collar
Hex. nut (5 mmø)
Rear support strap
Tapping screw (5 mmø x
16 mm)
Mounting bolt (5 mmø)
Power connector
Removable face plate case
Trim plate
❏Overview
This product should be installed by a professional.
However, if you plan to install this product yourself, your
first step is to decide where to install it. The instructions in
these pages will guide you through the remaining steps:
(Please refer to the “WARNING”statement above).
¡Identify and label the car wires.
¡Connect the car wires to the wires of the power connec-
tor.
¡Install the unit in the dashboard.
¡Check the operation of the unit.
If you encounter problems, please consult your nearest
professional installer.
Caution: This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative
ground auto battery system only. Do not attempt to use
it in any other system. Doing so could cause serious
damage.
Before you begin installation, look for the items which are
packed with your unit.
¡Warranty Card …Fill this out promptly.
¡Panasonic Servicenter for Service Directory …Keep
for future reference in case the product needs servicing.
¡Installation Hardware …Needed for in-dash installa-
tion.
❏Required Tools
You’ll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 V AA battery, and the fol-
lowing:
❏Dashboard Specifications
12 V DC
Test bulb
Electrical
tape
Side-cut
pliers
Thickness
Min. 3/16” (4.75 mm)
Max. 7/32” (5.56 mm)
2 3/32” (53 mm)
7 5/32” (182 mm)