Panasonic SiriusXM CQ-RXBT490U User manual

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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Control
Operation Flow
Connecting SiriusXM Tuner
Connect the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
Refer to the installation instructions included with the
SiriusXM receiver and this unit.
Getting started
A SiriusXM subscription (sold separately) is required
to receive programming. You can subscribe by calling
SiriusXM listener care or by going on line - see below
for details.
1Press [SOURCE] to select the SiriusXM
mode.
2Check the Radio ID.
¡ Write down the Radio ID from your SiriusXM
Connect Vehicle Tuner.
¡To show the Radio ID on the display, tune to
channel 0. (Refer to “Channel Selection”.)
Radio ID display
(example)
2Activate the SiriusXM Satellite Radio by call-
ing or going on-line:
¡Web site:
http://www.siriusxm.com/subscriptions
¡Phone number: 1-800-967-2346
Note:
The Radio ID does not use the letter I, O, S, or F.
Band selection
Press [BAND] to change the band.
Channel selection
[d]: Next available/subscribed channel
[s]: Preceding available/subscribed channel
Hold down for seek forward/reverse.
Note: “CH LOCKD” is displayed if a channel is selected
that has been locked by the parental lock setting,
follow the procedure next on “Channel unlocking” to
unlock the channel.
Channel unlocking (passcode entry)
To receive a channel locked by a parental lock, a pass-
code needs to be entered after tuning to the channel.
(Refer to page 39 for parental lock setting.)
1Tune to a channel locked by a parental lock.
2Enter a number for each flashing digit.
Turn [VOL] : Selects number 0 to 9.
Push [VOL] : Selects next digit to be entered.
[SOURCE]
selects a source.
[BAND]
selects a band in the SiriusXM
source.
[6] [7]
selects an available/subscribed channel.
Preset buttons [1] through [6]
select a preset channel in the SiriusXM source, preset
the current channel (by holding it down for more than
2 seconds).
[{] [}] (FOLDER)
skip to the previous/next category.
[VOL]
selects a menu or number
(PUSH SEL :Select)
selects items in the selection
mode.

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A digit where entry is determined is indicated as
“*”.
When a 4-digit number code is correctly entered
and [VOL] is finally pressed, the all locked channels
are unlocked and start to be received. (Once turns
ACC ON/OFF, the channels return to previous locked
status)
Notes:
¡If a wrong number code is entered when selects
a locked channel, “WRONG CO” is displayed and
returns to Channel 1.
¡If 10 seconds elapse before determining the entry
of the number code, “TIME OUT” is displayed and
returns to previous channel.
¡To exit the passcode entry, press [DISP] and returns
to previous channel.
¡To change the parental lock passcode, refer to page
39 for setting.
SiriusXM Display
Band Channel number Preset Number
Signal strength indicator
when the optional SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner is connected to this unit.
Channel preset
Up to 6 channels can be preset in SXM1 to SXM3
respectively.
1Use manual or seek tuning to tune into a
channel.
2Press and hold one of the preset buttons [1]
through [6] until the display blinks once.
Preset Number
blinks once
Note: New channels overwrite existing saved channel
after this procedure.
Preset channel selection
Press the corresponding preset button [1]
through [6] to tune in a preset channel.
Selection by category
Category setting
You can toggle the category selection mode ON and
OFF every time you press and hold [BAND] for more
than 2 seconds. If the category is set to ON, the unit
operates as follows for each button:
Notes:
¡When category is set to ON, the letter “c” is dis-
played followed by channel number.
¡When category selection mode is active, as indi-
cated by “c”, the preset buttons are disabled. Turn
off category selection mode to re-enable the preset
buttons.
Category selection
[FOLDER }]: Next category
[FOLDER {]: Preceding category
Channel selection
[d]: Next available/subscribed channel in cur-
rent category
[s]: Preceding available/subscribed channel
in current category
Note: The simulate category of “All Channel” is select-
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Control (continued)
Display change
Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display of
different metadata information.
Band/
channel number
(Data reading)
(Data reading)
(Data reading)
(Data reading)
(Data reading)
Channel name
Artist name
Song title
Information of
contents
Category name
Clock
Note: “– – – –” is displayed when there is no informa-
tion on the selected channel.
Function settings
Channel direct selection mode
A channel can be directly selected.
1Press [MENU].
2Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to
select MENU “SXM”.
3Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL).
4Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to
select “D
、 TUNING”.
5Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL).
6Enter a number for each flashing digit.
Turn [VOL] : Selects number 0 to 9.
Push [VOL] : Selects next digit to be entered.
Note: When next digit is not entered (displayed with
“_”), then press [VOL} will end number input and
switch to the desired channel directly.
7Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) when done enter-
ing the channel number digits and the radio
tunes to the desired channel.
[DISP] (Display)
switches the information
on the display.
[6] [7]
selects an available/subscribed channel.
[VOL]
selects a menu or number
selects a channel to be locked
or unlocked.
(PUSH SEL :Select)
selects items in the selection
mode. [MENU]
selects items in the
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Notes:
¡”CH UNAVL” is displayed when the requested chan-
nel is not valid. Visit www.siriusxm.com to see the
list of channels available.
¡”CH UNSUB” is displayed when the requested chan-
nel is not part of the current subscription package.
Visit www.siriusxm.com for information on sub-
scription packages.
Parental lock setting mode
1Press [MENU].
2Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to
select MENU “SXM”.
3Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL).
4Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to
select “P-LOCK”.
5Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL).
6Enter a number for each flashing digit.
Turn [VOL] : Selects number 0 to 9.
Push [VOL] : Selects next digit to be entered.
Note: (Default: 1111). If you want to initialize the
passcode, press and hold [DISP] for more than 10
seconds while passcode entry, the 4-digit passcode
will return to the default.
7Press [d]or [s]to select a channel.
8Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise
to switch a select channel to be locked or
unlocked.
unlocked
locked
Note: Channel 0 (CH 0) and Channel 1 (CH 1) can not
be locked.
9When done selecting the locked channels,
press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to exit the function
setting.
To change the parental lock passcode:
1Press and hold [VOL] (PUSH SEL) for more
than 2 seconds after “Parental lock setting
mode steps 1 to 6”.
(New code
entry mode)
2Enter a number for each flashing digit.
Turn [VOL] : Selects number 0 to 9.
Push [VOL] : Selects next digit to be entered.
3Repeat step 2to confirm the new code.
“CODE SET” is displayed for 2 seconds and the new
code setting is finished, then returns to channel
locked/unlocked setting display.
To set parental lock ON/OFF:
1Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to open lock ON/
OFF mode after “Parental lock setting mode
step 1 to 8”.
2Turn [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to switch between
lock ON or OFF.
(Default)
3When done selecting the parental lock ON/
OFF setting, press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to exit
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Face Plate Removing
1Turn off the power.
2Press [OPEN]. The face plate will be opened.
3Push the face plate to the left.
4Pull it out toward you.
5Put the face plate in the case.
Note: Do not put the face plate other than the direction
shown at below figure, since this may result in dif-
ficulty when closing the case cover.
Face Plate Mounting
1Fit the face plate with its left hole on the left
pin provided on the main unit.
2Fit the other hole on the other pin applying
slight pressure.
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
activated when security alarm is set to ON.
Security Alarm Setting
1Press [MENU].
2Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), and turn [VOL]
clockwise or counterclockwise to select
“ALARM SET”.
3Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL), and turn [VOL]
clockwise or counterclockwise to select.
ALARM OFF (default)
cd
ALARM ON
Note: Once rotary operation is made, the setting is
activated.
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.
Anti-Theft System

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Notes on Discs
How to hold the disc
¡Do not touch the underside of the disc.
¡Do not scratch the disc.
¡Do not bend disc.
¡When not in use, keep disc in the case.
Printed side
Unusable discs
Do not use discs that fit any of the descriptions
given below. Using these discs may damage the
discs or cause the unit to malfunction.
¡Special discs in a shape which is not round
¡Partly or wholly transparent disc
Wholly transparent disc* Partly transparent disc
*Wholly semi-transparent disc may not be played
back.
¡Discs with adhered labels, etc. on them
Disc with adhered stick-
ers or tape
Labels created by a
printer
Protective films or
sheets
Disc accessories (stabi-
lizers, etc.)
¡Damaged or deformed discs
Shoddily made discs Discs with cracks,
scratches or parts missing
Discs with burrs
Please remove the burrs before use.
Disc insert
The surfaces of new discs tend to be slippery. There-
fore, 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 remov-
ing it from the unit, insert it straight in or eject
and remove it straight out in parallel with the
unit. Otherwise, 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 vehicle heaters
¡Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡On seats and dashboards
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or
ballpoint pen.
<Correct> <Wrong>
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
¡You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW
discs recorded on 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 tempera-
tures and high humidity than ordinary music CDs.
Leaving them inside a vehicle 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 drives) and a
disc if they are incompatible with one another.
¡This player does not play CD-R/RW discs if the ses-
sion is not closed.
¡Be sure to observe the handling instructions of
CD-R/RW discs.
¡This player does not play CD-R/RW discs which
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Both of MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media™ Audio) is a format for compressed audio
file. These formats allow users to save all the files 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 files
Cautions as to the display of this unit
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.
Common
¡High bit rate and high sampling frequency are
recommended for high quality sounds.
¡Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recom-
mended 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
user manual of your own encoding software and
writing software.
¡Be sure to put an extension compatible with the
format.
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.
Display Information
¡CD-TEXT
Disc title
Track title
¡MP3/WMA
Folder name,
File name
¡MP3 (ID3 tag)
Album name,
Title name/artist name
¡WMA (WMA tag)
Album name,
Title name/artist name
Displayable characters
¡Displayable length of file name/folder name: within
64 characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are
reduced by half in the number of displayable char-
acters.)
¡Name files and folders in accordance with the stan-
dard 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.
ASCII character set
A to Z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:
(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ
_ ` { | } ~
Notes:
¡Characters may be garbled depending on encoding
software to be used.
¡Undisplayable characters and symbols will be con-
verted into an asterisk ( ).
Caution
Never put an extension indicating compressed audio (such as “.mp3” and “.wma”) to files other than
compressed audio files. This may not only produce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage
your hearing.
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Recording MP3/WMA Files on a CD-Media/USB-Device
Copyright
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute
and deliver copyrighted materials such as music with-
out the approval of copyright holder except enjoying
yourself personally.
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations as
of August 2011. It has no warranty for reproducibility
and displayability of MP3/WMA.
Compressed audio file writing
¡Do not save an audio file (CD-DA file) and a
compressed audio file on the same disc. Failure
to observe this may result in difficulty in playing.
¡If compressed audio files formatted with two or
more types are saved on the same disc, each
format shall have a different folder.
¡Do not write files other than compressed audio files.
¡Playability may depend on the combination of writ-
ing software and disc writer to be used.
¡This unit does not support the play list function.
¡Write files in a disc-at-once manner unless other-
wise needed.
¡You can shorten the duration between data read and
playback by decreasing the quantity of files or fold-
ers, or the depth of the hierarchy.
Supported file systems
QCD-media
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO
9660, Joliet, Romeo
Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra
are not supported.
QUSB-device
File system is FAT12/16/32.
Maximum number of files/folders
¡Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡Maximum number of files
CD-media: 512
USB device: 65 535
¡Maximum number of files 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 files or fold-
ers, or the depth of the hierarchy.
¡This unit counts the number of folders irrespective
of the presence or absence of an MP3/WMA file.
¡If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/
WMA files, the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order
of playback will be played.
¡Playback order may be different from other MP3/
WMA players even if the same disc is used.
¡“ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder
name.
¡Empty folders stored on the USB memory are not
included in the folder count.
¡Depending on the connected USB memory, the
order in which the files are played back may differ to
the order in which the files were stored.
Folder selection order/file playback
order
QCD-media/USB-device
Root Folder
(Root Directory)
Folder Selection
File Selection
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 Tree 8
(Max.)
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If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem,
it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest
authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should
be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer
the checking and the repair to professionals.
Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising
out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair
after your checking.
Never take measures especially those other than
indicated by italic letters in “Possible Solution”
described below because those are too dangerous
for users to handle themselves.
Warning
¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for
example, without sound, or with smoke or a foul
smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock.
Immediately stop using the unit and consult your
dealer.
¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it
is dangerous to do so.
Trouble Possible Solution
Common
No power ¡Start the engine. (Alternatively, turn the ignition switch to the
ACC position.)
¡Verify the wiring. (Battery lead, power lead, ground lead, etc.)
¡Fuse blown (Consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic
Servicenter.)
¡Ask a professional for fuse replacement.
¡Be sure to use the same rated fuse.
No sound ¡Disable the mute function.
¡Verify the wiring.
¡Wait until the dew disappears before turning on the unit.
Noise ¡Make sure that grounding is established properly.
No sound from left, right, front, or
rear speaker
¡Adjust the balance and fader.
¡Verify the wiring.
Left and right sounds are reversed ¡Connect the speaker lead correctly.
Disc Player
No sound, or disc is automatically
ejected.
¡Load the disc correctly.
¡Clean the disc.
Sound skip, poor sound quality ¡Clean the disc.
Sound skip due to vibration ¡The maximum permissible tilt angle is 30°.
¡Secure the unit.
Disc not ejectable ¡Press [u]. If the disc is still not ejected, consult your dealer or
an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Radio
Frequent noise ¡Tune in to another station of high-intensity waves.
¡Make sure that the antenna mounted point is grounded properly.
Preset data deleted ¡The preset memory is cleared to return to the original factory
setting when the power connector or battery is disconnected.
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Trouble Possible Solution
USB (MP3/WMA)
Music is not played back even if a
USB device is connected.
¡Connect the USB device and USB extension cable correctly.
¡Check if there is any music data that can be played stored on the
USB device.
¡Use a USB device with a FAT12/16/32 file system.
¡Use a USB device with a current consumption lower than 1 A.
“READING” is displayed but music
is not played back.
¡Do not use a USB Hub.
¡When the USB device contains a number of folders/files, a long
time may be taken to read all the files.
Bluetooth®
Unable to register, connect, or call. Devices incompatible with HFP (Hands-Free Profile) cannot be used.
¡Use devices compatible with HFP (Hands-Free Profile).
The mobile phone is not registered on this product.
¡Connecting and calling with an unregistered mobile phone is not
possible. Register the mobile phone on this product.
The mobile phone is not connected.
¡Calling is not possible if the mobile phone is not connected to
this product. Connect the mobile phone to this product.
The Bluetooth®device can not pair/register with this unit successfully.
¡Check the device Bluetooth®setting is set to ON.
¡Delete the paired memory within Bluetooth®device and main
unit, then pair again.
¡Switch OFF and ON with device Bluetooth®function, then pair
again.
¡Check the device PIN code, then input the correct PIN code for
connection.
This unit and Bluetooth®device are too far apart.
¡Bring this unit and Bluetooth®device closer together and try to
pair again.
The other party in the call complains
of echoing or noise.
The voice of the other party heard from the car speakers is being
picked up by the microphone and returned to the other party.
¡Close the windows.
¡Move the microphone away from the car speakers.
¡Lower the volume.
Phone voice is of poor quality.
Phone voice is inaudible.
Mobile phone reception is poor.
¡Check mobile phone reception.
Bluetooth®audio does not work. The Bluetooth®audio-compliant device does not support A2DP/
AVRCP.
¡Check the instruction manual of the Bluetooth®audio-compliant
device for support conditions.
Some mobile phones can not play music via Bluetooth®if mobile
phone is not in the music player mode.
¡Operate mobile phone, select the music player mode, then press
PLAY to play the desired music file via Bluetooth®communica-
tion.