Panasonic CQRX400U - AUTO RADIO/CD/MP3 DECK User manual

Panasonid
Operating Instructions
(CQ-RX400U)
AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
Model: CQ-RX400U
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
Model: CQ-RX200U/CQ-RX100UI
CQ-RX100L
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WMA MP3
• Please read these instructions (including "Limited Warranty" and "Customer Services Directory") carefully before using this product
and keep this manual for future reference.
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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 modification
without prior notice due to improvements.
• Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at
shipment.
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Request for use of the Removable Face Plate Case:
• To avoid trouble and ensure safety, use the optional Removable
Face Plate Case (YGFA134302).

Safety Information
• Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
components of your car audio system carefully before using the
system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in
a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility
for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions
given in this manual.
• This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use 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 important that you fully understand the
meanings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the
system properly.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence
of important operating instructions and installation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result
in severe injury or death.
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Caution
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence
of important operating instructions and installation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
injury or material damage.

Features
SQ (Sound Quality)
You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, CLUB). You
can customize your settings for these and save them for instant recall.
SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality)
Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of 3 bands. This lets
you fine-tune sound quality for each genre to suit car-interior acoustics
and your personal preferences. (-+ "Sound Control")
USB Connector
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The USB Connector is equipped on the front panel.
(-+ System Upgrade Guidebook)
By connecting a USB memory (not included) to USB connector via a
USB extension cable (USB 2.0, not included), you can enjoy MP31
WMAlAAC files stored on the USB memory (not included) in your car.
By connecting iPod series to USB connector via a USB extension cable
for iPod (USB 2.0, not included), you can enjoy music files stored on
the iPod series in your car.
AUX (AUX1) Input Terminal
The AUX input terminal is equipped on the front panel.
Your mobile audio player and other devices are connectable to this unit
without any difficulty.
Expansion Module (Hub Unit)
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Connection of the Expansion Module (hub unit, CY-EM1 OOU) allows
users to connect up to 4 optional devices shown below.
Wide Array of Components for System Upgrade
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Various optional components allow users to obtain availability of
wide range of system upgrade. Upgrading the system delivers
relaxed AV space in a car. For further information, refer to the
separate System Upgrade Guidebook.
·iPod®
The optional adaptor (Direct Cable for iPod®: CA-DC300U) allows
you to connect the optional iPod series.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• CD Changer
The optional adaptor (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer:
CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the optional Panasonic CD
changer unn (CX-DP880U).
• XM Satellite Radio
You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1 000) with
optional Digital Adaptor Cable (XMDPAN11 0).
You can connect the optional XM DirecF (CNP2000UC) with
optional Connection Cable (CNPPAN1).
For details, refer to the operating instructions for the XM receiver.
• Sirius Satellite Radio
You can connect the optional Sirius Satellite Radio receiver
(SC-C1) with optional Interface Adaptor (CA-LSR01 U).
Note: The optional Sirius Satellite Radio receiver SIR-PAN1/the
optional Interface Adaptor CA-PANSC1 U cannot be used with this
unit.
• Bluetooth®
Using the optional Bluetooth® Unit (CY-BT200U) and a Bluetooth®
device enables hands-free telephony and Bluetooth® Audio listening
with th is unit.
Note: This unit does not support CY-BT1 OOU.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,
Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade name are those of
their respective owners.

Before Reading These Instructions
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and
assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of
enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.
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The instruction manual consists of 2 books. One is "Operating Instructions" describing the operations of the main unit.
The other is "System Upgrade Guidebook" describing the optional devices such as CD changer.
Differences Among 4 Models
This operating instruction manual is for 4 models CQ-RX400U, CQ-RX200U, CQ-RX1 OOU and CQ-RX100L. All illustrations throughout this
manual represent model CQ-RX400U unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences among 4 models.
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CQ-RX400U
CQ-RX200U
CQ-RX100U CQ-RX100L
Features
Removable Face Plate Case Included
Not included
Not included
Included
System Upgrade Guidebook
Included Included
Not included
Not included
System-up Connector Supported Supported
Not Supported
Not Supported
Preamp Out Connector
2 (Front/Rear)
1 (Rear) 1 (Rear)
1 (Rear)
USB Connector
Supported (USBiPod)
Not Supported Not Supported
Not Supported
AAC playback
Supported
Not Supported Not Supported
Not Supported
Button Logo Color
Blue Blue Blue Red
U.S.A.
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance;
locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts
and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature
requests by visiting our Web Site at:
hUp://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
hUp://www.panasonic.com/conlactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am- 7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TIV users, TIV: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for
all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
hUp://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American
Express,and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TIV users, TTV : 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]
CANADA
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #: [phone]
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: [phone]
Email link: "Contact Us" on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest
Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link: ''Servicentres™ locator" under "Customer support"
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and
preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of
original purchase.

U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC,
Ave, 65 de infanteria, Km, 9,5, San Gabriellndustnal Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and
workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company
(collectively 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) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Categories
Parts Labor
Audio Components (except items listed
One (1) Year One (1) Year
below)
MXE Series Audio Components (except
Two (2) Vears Two (2) Vears
items listed below)
Speakers
One (1) Vear
Not Applicable
Defective Car Audio Speakers under
warranty must be exchanged at the place of
Durchase. Contact vour Dealer for details.
Accessories (in exchange for defective Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
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 rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This
warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United
States or 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 the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
CARRY·IN OR MAIL·IN SERVICE
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call1-800-211-PANA
(7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-
4300 or fax [phone].
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred
during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-
up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance,
improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge,
improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, commercial use (such
as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental
use of the product, or service by anyone other than the technician from
Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
"LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY. (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 sevicer, and loss of media, data or other memory
contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
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 Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
write to warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the
warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer's Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Dealer's
No.
Code
No.
Dealer's
Address
Date of
Purchase
CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a
period as stated below from the date of original purchase,
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT - ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR
(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
ACCESSORIES - NINETY (90) DAYS, (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE
ITEMS)
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to
any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during
shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product
which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from
coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A
purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required
before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of
implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be
applicable.

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Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine exterior
cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer, or your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
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, since this may result in poor electrical contact.
• If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts,
wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
Removing
1Turn off the power.
2Press [~]. The face plate will open.
3Pull it out toward you.
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4Put the face plate in the case.
Mounting
1Slide the left side of the face plate in
place.
2Press the right end of face plate until a
"click" is heard.

& Caution
Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.
OKeep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic
conditions while driving.
OThis unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.
000 not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the
engine turned off.
Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the
engine turned off will drain the battery.
000 not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive
heat.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and
it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
000 not use the product where it is exposed to water,
moisture, or dust.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure that
the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
OSet the volume level to low enough before the AUX
connection is completed.
Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and damage
your speakers and your hearing. Direct connection of the speaker/
headphone output of an external device without any attenuator
may distort sound or damage the connected external device.
Observe the following cautions when installing.
ORefer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For
maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not liable
for any problems resulting from your own installation of the unit.
OFollow the instructions to install and wire the product.
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
product could cause an accident or fire.
Olake care not to damage the leads.
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them
from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving
parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the
leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects
on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect the
leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
OUse the designated parts and tools for installation.
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to
install the product. The use of parts other than those supplied
or designated may result in internal damage to the unit. Faulty
installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or fire.
000 not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.
Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to overheat
and will result in fire or other damage.
& Caution
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
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 BY YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEl.
000 not install the product where it is exposed to strong
vibrations or is unstable.
Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the
installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and
this can lead to an accident or injury.
Olnstallation Angle
The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the
front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30'.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may be
restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed. Consult
your dealer for further details.
OWear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is
completed before installation.
010 prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power
connector until the whole wiring is completed.
000 not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)
Observe the following cautions when handling the
battery for the remote control unit.
• Use only specified battery (CR2025).
• Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (-) marks in the
battery case.
• Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.
• Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not using it
for an extended period of time.
• Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or covering
them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.
• Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.
• Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do not
throw a battery into a fire or water.
In case of battery leakage
• Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and insert
new battery.
• If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with battery
liquid, wash it with plenty of water.
• If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with
plenty of water and get immediate medical attention.
Observe the following cautions when using USB
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• Do not connect a USB device directly to this unit. If the USB device
is connected directly to this unit and an accident occurs, or if the
brakes are applied suddenly, the driver or passenger may bump
into the USB device and may get injured.
• Position the USB device and USB extension cable so that they do
not obstruct your driving.
• Do not connect any USB device other than USB memory, a USB
audio player or iPod series. Do not connect multiple USB devices
to the USB connector. Drawing power for multiple USB devices
from the connector could cause overheating and smoking.
Notice
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Notes on Discs
If you use commercial CDs, they must have either of these labels shown at
right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.
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Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
Disc Insert
The surfaces of new discs tend to be slippery. Therefore,
when using such a disc for the first time, it may not load
satisfactorily even when it has been inserted into the unit. At
a time like this, insert the disc into the unit as far as it will go
until it is loaded properly .
• When inserting a disc Into or ejecting and removing It
'rom the unit, insert it straight in or eject and remove it
straight out in parallel with the unit.
Observe, the disc may be scratched or marked in the
process.
• When inserting a disc, do not put one disc on another.
Failure to observe this may cause the discs to be jammed.
Do not leave discs in the following places:
• Direct sunlight
• Near car heaters
• Dirty, dusty and damp areas
• On seats and dashboards
Disc cleaning
• Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
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• Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
• Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or ballpoint
pen.
• You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs
recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either
due to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,
scratches, etc. on the disc surface.
• CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and
high humidity than ordinary music CD. Leaving them inside
a car for extended periods may damage and make playback
impossible.
• The unit may not successfully playback a CD-R/RW, that was
made by the combination of writing software, a CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive) and a disc if they are incompatible with one
another.
• This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is
not closed.
• Be sure to observe the handling instructions of CD-R/RW
discs.
• This player cannot play CD-R/RW discs which contain other
than CD-DA or MP3IWMNAAC data (Video CD, etc.).
Discs with cracks, scratches or
parts missing
Shoddily made discs
How to hold the disc
• Do not touch the underside of the disc.
• Do not scratch on the disc.
• Do not bend the disc.
• When not in use, keep disc in the case.
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Do not use discs that fit any of the d~scriptions given below.
Using these discs may damage the discs or cause the unit to
malfunction.
• Special discs in a shape which is not round
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Wholly semi-transparent disc may not be played back.
• Discs with adhered labels, etc. on them
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Discs with burrs
Please remove the burrs
before use.
Protective films or sheets Discs accessories (stabilizers,
etc.)
• Damaged or deformed discs
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Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries/regions.
• The file extension for files encoded with the iTunes Apple
Lossless Encoder is ".m4a", but such files cannot be played
on this player.
• Files under copyright protection cannot be played.
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Never assign the".mp3", ".wma" or ".m4a" file
name extension to afile that is not in the MP31
WMAlAAC format.This may not only produce
noise from the speaker damage, but also damage
your hearing.
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Windows Media, and the
Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries/regions.
AAC is an abbreviation for "Advanced Audio Coding".
It has been defined as a standard for audio compression
technology using MPEG 2 and MPEG 4.
What is MP3/WMA/AAC?
MP3* (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media™
Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The former
is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and
the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using these
compression formats, you can record the contents of about
10 music CDs on a single CD media (This figures refer to data
recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of
128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).
Notes for AAC playback is only for the model CQ·RX400U.
*MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer.
Note: MP3IWMNAAC encoding and writing software is not
supplied with this unit.
Points to Remember When Making MP3/
WMA/AAC Files
Playable Audio File
CQ-RX400U MP3IWMNAAC
CQ-RX200U
MP3IWMA
CQ-RX100U
MP3IWMA
CQ-RX100L
MP3IWMA
Common
• High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommended
for high quality sounds.
• Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended
because playing time is not displayed properly and sound
may be skipped.
• The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the instructions
of your own encoding software and writing software.
MP3
• It is recommended to set the bit rate to "128 kbps or more"
and "fixed".
WMA
• It is recommended to set the bit rate to "64 kbps or more"
and "fixed".
• Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to
enable this unit to play back.
AAC
• It is recommended to set the bit rate to "128 kbps or more"
and "fixed".
• The formats and extensions for AAC data vary according to
the encoder software used.
• AAC files which can be played on this unit have the" .m4a"
extension and were encoded with Apple iTunes® version 7.

Display Information
Displayed items
•CD-TEXT • MP3 (103 tag)
Disc title Album name
Track title Title name/artist name
•MP3IWMAJAAC •WMA (WMA tag)
Folder name Album name
File name Title name/artist name
•AAC (Song information)
Album name
Title name/artist name
Displayable characters
• Displayable length of file name/folder name: within
32 characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced
by half in the number of displayable characters.)
• Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of
each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing software
for details.
• ASCII character set and special characters in each language
can be displayed.
• Some Cyrillic characters in the Unicode can be displayed.
ASCII character set
A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:
(space) ! "#$%&' () -+,- ./ : ;<=>?@ [ \] • _ . { IJ-
Special Characters
AAAAAaaaaA
Ali
6660066656
uuOOuuOu
Notes:
• With some software in which MP3IWMAlAAC format files
have been encoded, the character information may not be
displayed properly.
• Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into
an asterisk (~).
• It is recommended that the length of the file name is less
than 8 characters (excluding the file extension).
Recording MP3/WMA/AAC Files on a CD-
Media/USB-Device
• You are recommended to minimize the chances of making
a disc that contains both CD·DA files and MP3/WMA/AAC
files.
• If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3, WMA or AAC
files or the songs may not play in the intended order, or
some songs may not play at all.
•
When storing MP3 data, WMA data or AAC data on the
same disc, use dlUerent folders for each data.
• Do not record files other than MP3IWMAlAAC files and
unnecessary folder on a disc.
• The name of an MP3IWMAlAAC file should be added by
rules as shown in the following descriptions and also comply
with the rules of each file system.
• The file extension" .mp3", ".wma" or ".m4a" should be
assigned to each file depending on the file format.
• You may encounter trouble in playing MP3IWMAlAAC files or
displaying the information of MP3IWMAlAAC files recorded
with certain writing software or CD recorders.
• This unit does not have a play list function.
• Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of
Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Supported file systems
.CD·media
ISO 9660 LeveI1/LeveI2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
Romeo
Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not
supported.
.USB·device Cij"if:erntlll
File system is FAT12/16/32
Compression formats
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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) 8k -160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer-3 (MP3)
8k -160 kbps
Yes 8, 11.025, 12 kHz
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2- 9- 64 k- 160 kbps
Yes
32,44.1,48 kHz
MPEG 4 Advanced Audio Coding Low 16 k- 320 kbps
Yes 8,11.025,12,16,22.05,24,32,44.1,
Complexity (AAC LC) 48 kHz
- WMA 9 Professional/LossLessNoice are not supported.