Panasonic CQDRX901U - AUTO RADIO/CD DECK User manual

¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save 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.
Removable Front CD Player/Receiver with DSP and
CD Changer Control
Lecteur de CD avec façade amovible - récepteur
avec DSP et commande de changeur CD
Reproductor de CD/receptor con DSP y control de
cambiador de CD de panel frontal extraíble
CQ-DRX901U
- HEQ
- POSI
- BAL/FAD
- GEQ
MUTE
SPEAKER
OPEN/CLOSE
TUNE P·SET DISP REMOTE
APM
TILT
POWER
SEL TRACK DISC
D
VOL
BAND
OPEN
SOURCE
HIGH ENERGHIGH ENERGY
Neodymium MagnetNeodymium Magnet
Center Speaker
HIGH ENERGY
Neodymium Magnet
Center Speaker
CQ-DRX901U
CD RECEIVER WITH DSP & CHANGER CONTROL MOSFET 45Wx4+5
Human Equalizer
®
Operating Instructions
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de Instrucciones
Operating Instructions
Manuel d’instructions
Manual de instrucciones

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HRadio 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.
For 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-DRX901U
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.
Safety Information
Model No.
N°De Modèle
Manufactured by Matsushita Communication
Industrial Co., Ltd.
Yokohama Japan Made in Japan
1 2 V 10 A
CQ-DRX901U
FM75Ω
Serial No.
N°De Série
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
4 ‘ 8Ω
Label Indication and Location

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ATTENTION:
CET APPAREIL EST UN PRODUIT LASER DE LA
CLASSE 1.
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 COUVERCELS 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 1.
LA UTILIZACIÓN DE CONTROLES, EL HACER
AJUSETES 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 INTERFER-
ENCIAS MOLESTAS, UTILICE SOLAMENTE LOS
COMPONENTES INCLUIDOS.
Productos láser:
Longitud de onda: 780 nm
Potencia láser: Con protección de seguridad no se
emite radiación peligrosa.
Consignes de sécurité Información para seguridad
ll est recommandé de noter, dans l'espace prévu
cidessous, les numéros de modèle et de série inscrits
soit à l'arrière soit sons 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 MODÉLE CQ-DRX901U
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 sigu-
iente, 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-DRX901U
NÚMERO DE SERIE
FACHA DE COMPRA
NOMBRE DE LA TIENDA
Déclaration d'interférence de fréquences
radio (Partie 15 des Règlements FCC):
Cet appareil numérique de Classe B est conforme
au règlement ICES-003 canadien.

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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 Car Washing
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
temperatures inside your vehicle. 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 volt,
negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American car.).
Disc Mechanism
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.
Use Authorized Service Centers
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this preci-
sion product. Please refer to the service center list
included with this product for service assistance.
For Installation
The product should be installed in a horizontal posi-
tion with the front end up at a convenient angle, but
not more than 30˚.
❏Use This Product Safely
Note: This manual focuses on remote control operations. For functions not controlled from the
remote controller, the manual describes how to use the buttons on the main unit.
❏Components
¡Operating Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
¡Installation Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 set (apage 34)
¡Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
¡Lithium battery (CR2025) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
¡Warranty Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Features
This 1-DIN system is equipped with a CD player, FM/AM tuner, CD changer
controller and high power amplifier with high tone 45 W x 4 channels.
Various sound control functions
¡Space function of 3-mode DSP (apage 28), Equalizer: HEQ (Human Equalizer) and GEQ (Graphic Equalizer) (apage 22).
¡Super bass sound: DDBC (Digital Dynamic Bass Control) (apage 28), SDBB (Super Dynamic Bass Boost) (apage 24).
¡CD changer control (apage 18).
Anti-Theft removable face
You can remove the panel when you leave your car.(apage 39).
Caractéristiques
Ce système 1-DIN est équipé d’un lecteur de CD, d’un tuner FM/AM, d’une
commande de changeur de CD et d’un amplificateur de puissance de 45 W x
4 canaux.
Une variété de fonctions de réglage du son
¡Fonction ambiophonique du processeur de son numérique à 3-mode (apage 66), Egaliseur : HEQ (Human Equalizer -
Correcteur sensitif humain ) et GEQ (Graphic Equalizer - Correcteur graphique) (apage 60)
¡Tonalité hyper grave : DDBC (Commande numérique dynamique de basses fréquences) (apage 66), SDBB (Super
graves dynamiques poussés) (apage 62)
¡Commande de changeur de CD (apage 56)
Façade amovible anti-vol
Vous pouvez déposer le panneau en quittant votre voiture. (apage 77)
Características
Este sistema 1-DIN está provisto de un reproductor de CD, sintonizador de
FM/AM, controlador de cambiador de discos CD y de un amplificador de alta
potencia de 4 canales con 45 W por canal.
Diversas funciones de control del sonido
¡Función de espacio de DSP de 3 modos (apágina 104), Ecualizador (HEQ (ecualizador humano) y GEQ (ecualizador
gráfico) (apágina 98).
¡Sonido de graves súper: DDBC (control de graves dinámicos digital) (apágina 104), SDBB (graves súper dinámicos)
(apágina 100).
¡Control de cambiador de discos CD (apágina 94).
Panel extraíble antirrobo
Podrá extraer el panel cuando salga del automóvil. (apágina 115).
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Contents
Safety Information........................................................................................... Page 2
Radio Frequency Interference Statement (Part 15 of the FCC Rules)..................... 2
Use this Product Safely ........................................................................................... 4
Components ............................................................................................................ 4
Features .................................................................................................................. 7
¢ Remote Control Unit Preparation ................................................................. 11
Battery Installation and battery notes
¢ General ............................................................................................................ 12
Power, source change, volume, clock setting, display change, etc.
¢ Radio ............................................................................................................... 14
Manual and automatic tuning, band selection, memory preset stations
¢ CD Player ........................................................................................................ 16
Loading/ejecting a disc, CD play, track selection, search, repeat, random, scan and
display change
¢ CD Changer .................................................................................................... 18
Disc/track selection, search, repeat, random, and scan
¢ Useful Functions ............................................................................................ 20
Spectrum Analyzer Display, Dimmer, Mute/Attenuator
¢ Sound Settings and Sound Space ............................................................... 22
Tone Quality, Balance and Fader, Center Speaker, Sub Woofer, etc.
¢ Other Settings ................................................................................................ 30
Beep, Navi Mute, Security Indicator, etc.
¢ Installation Guide ........................................................................................... 34
Step-by-step procedures
¢ Anti-Theft System .......................................................................................... 39
Place the removable face plate into case, install removable face plate and security
indicator
¢ Electrical Connections .................................................................................. 40
Cautions and cable wiring diagram
¢ Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 42
Where to get service help, troubleshooting tips, error display messages and reset
switch
¢ Maintenance ................................................................................................... 47
Care of the unit, notes on CD
¢ Specifications ................................................................................................. 48

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Remote Control Preparation
Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery holder.
Take hold of the holder at position B and pull it out by pushing position A in
the direction shown by the arrow.
2. Install the battery on the battery holder.
Set a new battery properly with its (+) side facing up as shown in the figure.
3. Insert the battery holder.
Push 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)
¡Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at room temperature)
(Back side) Lithium battery
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 the disposal rules when you dispose of batteries.
Caution: Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion
or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire. Battery leakage may damage the unit.
- HEQ
- POSI
- BAL/FAD
- GEQ MUTE
SPEAKER
OPEN/CLOSE
TUNE P·SET DISP REMOTE
APM
TILT
POWER
SEL TRACK DISC
D
VOL
BAND
OPEN
SOURCE
HIGH ENERGY
Neodymium MagnetNeodymium Magnet
Center SpeakerCenter Speaker
HIGH ENERGY
Neodymium Magnet
Center Speaker
CQ-DRX901U
CD RECEIVER WITH DSP & CHANGER CONTROL MOSFET 45Wx4+5
Human Equalizer
Point the remote control
unit at the main unit's
sensor (REMOTE).

General
CQ-DRX901U
S-ANALYZER
DIMMER TUNE P·SET
TILT
POWER
S·A
DIMR
SPC
SEL TRACK DISC
D
SUB·W
VOL
BAND
OPEN
SOURCE
CD RECEIVER WITH DSP & CHANGER CONTROL MOSFET 45Wx4+5
Human Equalizer
- HEQ
- POSI
- BAL/FAD
- GEQ
APM
MUTE
SPEAKER
OPEN/CLOSE DISP REMOTE
D
VOL
TRACK
SOURCE
DISC
Volume
[{][}]
[]][[][DISP]
Power/Source
(Hold to switch
off the power)
Advance
Hour adjust
Back Minute adjust
Radio
CD Player
CD Changer
AUX In
(When a CD is inserted)
(When CD Changer is connected)
(When AUX-IN setting is activated j
Clock Setting
This manual focuses on remote control operations. For functions not controlled from the remote controller, the manual
describes how to use the buttons on the main unit.
qPress and hold [DISP] for
more than 2 seconds.
wPress []]: Hour adjustment
[}] : Advance [{] : Back
ePress [[]: Minute adjustment
[}] : Advance [{] : Back
rPress [DISP] : end
Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
On : Press [PWR].
Off : Press again.
Volume
[}] : Up
[{] : Down
Note: The sound level for each source is
stored in memory.
Source
Press [SOURCE] to change the source.
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Note : When the power
is switched on for the
first time, a demonstra-
tion message appears on
the display. To cancel
this display, press
[DISP] .
Note: The clock uses 12-hour system.

Tilt 1
Tilt 2
Tilt 3
open
CQ-DRX901U
S-ANALYZER
DIMMER TUNE P·SET
TILT
POWER
S·A
DIMR
SPC
SEL TRACK DISC
D
SUB·W
VOL
BAND
OPEN
SOURCE
CD RECEIVER WITH DSP & CHANGER CONTROL MOSFET 45Wx4+5
Human Equalizer
- HEQ
- POSI
- BAL/FAD
- GEQ
APM
MUTE
SPEAKER
OPEN/CLOSE DISP REMOTE
D
OPEN
[DISP]
When the power is on
(Example: CD Player mode) When the power is off
Regular Display
Dot Spectrum Analyzer Display
Clock Time Display
Clock Time Display
No Display
Because the following operations are not functioned with a remote control, use main unit buttons.
Display Change Press [DISP] to change the display.
Note: Displays differ from each source mode.
Open the
Center Speaker
Open : Press [].
Close : Press again.
Note: The center speaker can not be opened or closed
while the front panel is opened completely.
Panel Angle (Tilt)
Press and hold [OPEN] (TILT) for more than 1 second
until signal sound is heard, then release.
Each time the button is pressed for 1 second and
release it, the panel angle is changed (in 3 steps).
Open/Close the Front Panel
¡Press [OPEN] to open the front panel.
Note: If nothing is changed for 20 seconds, the original panel
position will be recovered.
¡To close the front panel completely, press [OPEN] again.
¡To recover the original panel position, press [OPEN] again
and hold it for more than 1 second, then release.
Notes:
¡When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the panel
and the center speaker are closed.
¡When the ignition switch is turned ON, the panel and the
center speaker are open to secure their former positions.
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Caution: Watch that your fingers, others’ or especially
infants’ are not caught in the front panel when closing it.

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Radio
CQ-DRX901U
S-ANALYZER
DIMMER TUNE P·SET
TILT
POWER
S·A
DIMR
SPC
SEL TRACK DISC
D
SUB·W
VOL
BAND
OPEN
SOURCE
CD RECEIVER WITH DSP & CHANGER CONTROL MOSFET 45Wx4+5
Human Equalizer
- HEQ
- POSI
- BAL/FAD
- GEQ
APM
MUTE
SPEAKER
OPEN/CLOSE DISP REMOTE
D
BAND
SOURCE
TRACK
qSOURCE
wBAND
e[]][[][DISP]
FM1
FM2
FM3
AM
STEREO
DAB
MUTE
Band Frequency
Regular Display
Dot Spectrum Analyzer Display
Clock Time Display
Display Change
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Radio Mode
Press [SOURCE] to change to radio
mode.
q
Band
Press [BAND].
w
Tuning
[[] : Up
[]] : Down
Press and hold [[]or []]for more
than 0.5 seconds, then release.
Seeking will start.
e
Note: The stereo indicator lights during reception of an
FM stereo broadcast.