Safety Information
Before Reading These Instructions
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
CQ-C1401U
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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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other compo-
nents 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 prob-
lems 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 mean-
ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
properly.
U.S.A.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-
sequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
Caution
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
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Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong
vibrations or is unstable.
Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.
Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic
conditions while driving.
This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo-
biles.
Do 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.
Do 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.
Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,
moisture, or dust.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure
that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
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 deal-
er 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.
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.
MP3 CD Player/Receiver
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
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DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
U.S.A.
CANADA
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:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
WARRANTY SERVICE
Model:
CQ-C1304U
Installation Angle
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation instruc-
tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
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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.
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may
result in severe injury or death.
Warning
Caution
CQ-C1304U
injury or material damage.
Our Customer Care Centre:
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1-800 #:
(905) 624-5505
1-800-561-5505
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Customer’s Record
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LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials
and workmanship.
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Operating Instructions
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Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is com-
pleted before installation.
To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is completed.
Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)
Fax #:
(905) 238-2360
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company
(collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the peri-
od indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original pur-
chase (“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.
Serial
No.
Dealer’s
No.
Code
No.
Dealer’s
Address
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Email link:
Observe the following warnings when installing.
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Warning
Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery termi-
nal before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con-
nected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific
procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM
RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
Never use safety-related components for installation,
grounding, and other such functions.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake,
suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fix-
ing the product or its accessories.
Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location
where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest
Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm,
EST.
Observe the following warnings when using this
unit.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-
8855
Categories
Parts
Labor
TM
Link : “Servicentres locator” under “Customer support”
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The driver should neither watch the display nor operate
the system while driving.
Audio Components (except items listed below) One (1) Year
One (1) Year
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and
preferably in the original carton.
Accessory Purchases:
Date of
Purchase
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driv-
er from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking
brake before watching the display or operating the system.
MXE Series Audio Components (except items
Two (2) Years
One (1) Year
Two (2) Years
Not Applicable
listed below)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online
for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
Speakers
Observe the following cautions when installing.
Refer wiring and installation to qualified service per-
sonnel.
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.
Follow 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.
Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty
must be exchanged at the place of purchase.
Contact your Dealer for details.
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CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of
original purchase.
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Use the proper power supply.
Accessories (in exchange for defective items)
Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
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or, send your request by E-mail to:
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded
12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other bat-
tery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
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 pur-
chaser 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.
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)
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
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Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
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.
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Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the prod-
uct yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your
dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other
items before installing the product.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire
the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and
electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos-
sible.
Take care not to damage the leads.
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)
CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262) or visit
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-
4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
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.
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Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-
1277
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal
state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or
smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910
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 dur-
ing 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 pur-
chase 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 WAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES 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 lim-
itation 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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Never install the product in a location where it interferes
with your field of vision.
Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced
with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi-
neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,
and damage to the product.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
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Use 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.
Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.
Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to over-
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, neg-
lect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty instal-
lation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper
maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup,
power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, com-
mercial 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.
Never have the power cord branched to supply other
equipment with power.
After installation and wiring, you should check the nor-
mal operation of other electrical equipment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause
fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
In the case of installation to an airbag equipped car, con-
firm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer
before installation.
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heat and will result in fire or other damage.
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Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-
ting in and out of the vehicle.
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
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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 applica-
ble, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, data or other mem-
ory 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.
Caution
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user's authority to operate this device.
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS I LASER.
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.
¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product
and keep this manual for future reference.
Specifications
Preparation
Maintenance
Notes on Discs
Notes on MP3
Note: MP3 encoding and writing software is not supplied
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exteri-
or cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
Folder selection order/file playback order
If you use commercial CDs, they must have
either of these labels shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not
playable.
with this unit.
General
Power supply
FM Stereo Radio
Frequency range
Usable sensitivity
50 dB quieting sensitivity
Frequency response
Alternate channel selectivity
Stereo separation
Image rejection ratio
IF rejection ratio
Signal/noise ratio
Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
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:DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V DC), test voltage
14.4 V, negative ground
:Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W x 4
channels)
:87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
:11.0 dBf. (75 Ω)
:15.2 dBf. (75 Ω)
:30 Hz – 15 kHz ( 3 dB)
:75 dB
:35 dB (1 kHz)
:55 dB
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Points to remember when making MP3 files
¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom-
mended 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 user
manual of your own encoding software and writing soft-
ware.
C
AC
Current consumption
Maximum power output
Tone adjustment range
ON
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 the disc in a case.
:50 W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), volume
control maximum
Printed side
:Bass: 12 dB at 100 Hz,
Treble: 12 dB at 10 kHz
:4 – 8 Ω
:100 dB
:62 dB
Speaker impedance
Pre-amp output voltage
:2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
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Pre-amp output impedance :200 Ω
AM Radio
Frequency range
Usable sensitivity
Do not leave discs in the following places:
¡ In direct sunlight
¡ Near car heaters
¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡ On seats and dashboards
Dimensions (W x H x D)
:178 x 50 x 155 mm
{7” x 1 15/16” x 6 2/16”}
:530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
:28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)
Warning
Weight
:1.3 kg {2 lbs. 14 oz}
¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or
more” and “fixed”.
¡ Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit
directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest
authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Labels created by a printer,
Protective films or sheets
Irregularly shaped discs
Disc Player
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
Clock Display at Power Off
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Sampling frequency
:8 times oversampling
:1 bit DAC System
:Astigma 3-beam
:Semiconductor laser
:790 nm
Maximum number of files/folders
¡ Maximum number of files: 999
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is includ-
ed.)
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Power Output:
1
DA converter
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
18 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
THD+N
Pick-up type
(clock display)
Caution
Light source
Signal to Noise Ratio:
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Wave length
Display off
Never assign the “.mp3”, file name extension to
a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may
not only produce noise from the speaker dam-
age, but also damage your hearing.
Frequency response
Signal to noise ratio
Total harmonic distortion
Wow and flutter
Channel separation
:20 Hz – 20 kHz ( 1 dB)
:96 dB
Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2
seconds.
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<Correct>
<Wrong>
Notes:
:0.01 % (1 kHz)
:Below measurable limits
:75 dB
Disc with adhered
stickers or tape
Discs with cracks,
scratches or parts missing
¡ Specifications and design are subject to modification without
Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint
pen or other hard-point pens.
Notes:
Anti-Theft System
notice due to improvements.
Hour blinks.
¡ Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different
from your product.
¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the
presence or absence of an MP3 file.
¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the
nearest MP3 files in the order of playback will be played.
¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3 players
even if the same disc is used.
Clock display
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Adjust the hour.
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¡ 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 CDs. Leaving them
inside a car for extended periods may damage them and
make playback impossible.
¡ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due
to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.
¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is
not closed.
¡ The file extension “.mp3” should be assigned to each file
depending on the file format.
¡ This unit does not have the play list function.
¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of
Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Accessories
Hour entered.
Instruction kit
Mounting Collar
(FX0214C384ZB)
Installation kit (ZZBISC1101U-J)
Caution
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
Operating Instructions
Lock Cancel Plate
(FX0214C385ZA)
¡ This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to
water or excessive moisture.
¡ 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.
(English: YFM284C606CA)
(Français: YFM284C607CA)
(Español: YFM284C608CA)
Q'ty: 1
Q'ty: 1
¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.
[]]: sets the hour back.
Display Information
Trim Plate
(YFC054C081ZA)
Q'ty: 2
Q'ty: 1
Q'ty: 1
Supported file systems
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
Romeo
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
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¡ Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.
¡ Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby
areas where the temperature rises high.
Displayed items
Mounting Bolt
Q'ty: 1 set
Installation Instructions
(YFM294C071CA)
Q'ty: 1
Owners Information
Card
(YEJV014C002N)
Minute blinks.
¡ CD-TEXT
¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)
Power Connector
(YGAJ021012)
Disc title
Album name
Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, MIX mode CD, CD Extra is not
Rubber Bushing
(YFS014C095ZA)
Adjust the minute.
Track title
Title name/Artist name
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Q'ty: 1
supported.
Copyright
¡ MP3
Folder name
File name
Minute entered.
Removing
Mounting
Compression formats
(Recommendation: “Points to remember when making
MP3 files” on the right.)
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself per-
sonally.
Q'ty: 1
¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain
other than CD-DA data or MP3.
¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc
for handling it.
[[]: sets the minute ahead.
Turn off the power.
Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
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2
3
1
2
Notes:
[]]: sets the minute back.
Request for use of the Removable Face Plate Case
Press [
]. The face plate will open.
Press the right end of face plate until a
“click” is heard.
¡ 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 modifica-
tion without prior notice due to improvements.
¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit
at shipment.
Displayable characters
¡ To avoid trouble and ensure
safety, use the optional
Removable Face Plate Case
(YFC054C061ZB)
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations as of
September 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
displayability of MP3.
¡ 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 soft-
ware for details.
Pull it out toward you.
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
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Recording MP3 files on a CD-media
Completed
¡ MPEG 1 audio layer 3
Bit rate: 32 k-320 kbps
[
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¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-
ing a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3 files.
¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or files, the
songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs
may not play at all.
¡ Do not record files other than MP3 files and unnecessary
folder on a disc.
¡ The name of MP3 file should be added by rules as shown in
the following descriptions and also comply with the rules of
each file system.
Notes:
VBR: Yes
¡ “ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡ Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Sampling frequency:
32, 44.1, 48 kHz
¡ MPEG 2 audio layer 3
¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-
guage can be displayed.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Panasonic Puerto
Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
Bit rate: 8 k-160 kbps
Notes:
VBR: Yes
¡ With some software in which MP3 format files have been
encoded, the character information may not be displayed
properly.
¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted
into an asterisk ( ).
Sampling frequency:
16, 22.05, 24 kHz
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3 files or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain writ-
ing software or CD recorders.
YFM284C606CA PTW1206-1106
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General
Radio (AM/FM)
selects a band in the radio source.
[APM] (Auto Preset Memory)
executes APM in the radio source. (Hold it
down for more than 2 seconds.)
Audio Settings
Memorandum
[BAND]
[VOL]
lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.
Frequency Preset Number
Display change
Press [DISP] to change the display.
selects a value in the audio menu.
(PUSH SEL) (Push to Select)
selects items in the audio menu.
[TUNE ]] [TUNE []
Band
down/up the frequency. (Hold it
down for more than 0.5 seconds
and release it for seek tuning.)
[VOL] (Volume)
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Radio mode display (Default)
(Stereo) indicator
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[MUTE]
[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.
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APM
toggles mute on/off.
[DISP] (Display)
switches the information
on the display.
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[SRC] (Source)
selects a source.
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Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to display the audio menu display.
Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in the audio menu (2 seconds in Main volume adjust-
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lights when mute is on.
Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to select a
mode to be adjusted.
Turn [VOL] clockwise or counterclock-
wise to adjust.
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[SQ] (Sound Quality)
selects a sound type (SQ).
[SRC] (Source)
selects a source.
[PWR] (Power)
toggles power on/off.
Preset buttons [1] to [6]
selects a preset station in the radio source,
and presets the current station. (Hold it down
for more than 2 seconds.)
Volume
Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3
respectively.
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [1] to [6].
Manual station preset
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
q : Up
w : Down
Tune into a station.
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Bass
Hold down one of the preset buttons from
Power On/Off
Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
SQ (Sound Quality)
SQ is a function that can call up various sound types
at the touch of button in accordance with your listen-
ing music type.
Auto Preset Memory (APM)
With this operation, stations with good receiving conditions can
be automatically stored in the preset memory.
[1] to [6] for more than 2 seconds.
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)
q : Increased
w : Decreased
Power on: Press [SRC] (PWR).
Select a band.
Power off: Hold down [SRC] (PWR) for
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Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows:
Treble
more than 1 second.
(blinks once)
Hold down [BAND] (APM) for more than 2
seconds.
Press [SRC] to select the radio source.
Select a station.
(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)
q : Increased
w : Decreased
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Source Selection
Press [SRC] to change the source.
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Press [BAND] to select a band.
The preset stations under best receiving conditions are
received for 5 seconds each after presetting the stations
(SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from
[1] to [6].
Frequency adjustment
Balance
(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble.
[TUNE]]: Lower
Radio
Disc Player
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen-
ter))
q : Right enhanced
w : Left enhanced
[TUNE[]: Higher
(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Note: Hold down either of them for more than 0.5 sec-
onds and release it for seek tuning.
Fader
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen-
ter))
q : Front enhanced
w : Rear enhanced
(VOCAL) clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly
emphasizes treble.
Volume Adjustment
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
Turn [VOL].
Preset station selection
Press the corresponding preset button from
[1] to [6] to tune in a preset station.
Note: If the fader is set to front, the pre-amp. output
(rear) is decreased.
Note:
Settings of SQ, bass and treble are influenced
one another. If such an influence causes distortion to
the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
Mute
ON: Press [MUTE]. (
lights.)
OFF: Press [MUTE] again.
Player (Disc Player)
takes a disc in with the printed side facing up.
Notes:
Troubleshooting
Memorandum
Memorandum
Disc slot
If You Suspect Something Wrong
[6] [7]
CD-DA mode display
Display change
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Check and take steps as described below.
skip to the previous/next
track/file in the player mode.
Hold down either of them for
fast reverse/fast forward.
Warning
Random indicator
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recom-
mended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic
Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified person-
nel. 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.
¡ Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, with-
out sound, or with smoke or a foul smell, which can cause
ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop using the unit and
consult your dealer.
Play time
Track number
¡ The power will be turned on automatically when
a disc is loaded.
Disc Player
(CD-DA disc):
Disc Player (MP3 disc):
¡ A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3
data on it may not be reproduced normally.
Normal
Disc title
Track title
Clock
Normal
Printed side up
¡ Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous
to do so.
[u] (Eject)
ejects the disc.
Play time
Repeat indicator
Never take measures especially for those other than indicated by
italic letters in “Check point” described below because those are
too dangerous for users to handle themselves.
Folder name/
Album*
File name/
Title, artist*
Clock
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BAND
APM
[DISP] (Display)
switches the information
on the display.
5
) (Pause/Play)
toggles pause/play in the
player source.
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MP3 mode display
DISP
lights when folder random/repeat/scan is on.
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File number
Check point
Check point
Trouble
Trouble
[{] [}]
indicator
[SRC] (Source)
Common
Disc Player
skip to the previous/next folder in MP3 mode.
*ID3 Tag On/Off
Hold down [3] for more
than 2 seconds.
selects a source.
[3] (SCROLL)
● Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition
switch to the ACC position.)
No sound, or disc
is automatically
ejected
● Load the disc correctly.
● Clean the disc.
scrolls the information on display.
[4] (RANDOM)/[5] (SCAN)/[6] (REPEAT)
toggles on/off each play mode.
Repeat indicator
Random indicator
● Verify the wiring. (battery lead, power
lead, ground lead, etc.)
● Fuse blown (Contact the nearest
Panasonic Servicenter.)
No power
Sound skip,
poor sound
quality
album title and song
title/artist name are dis-
played.
● Clean the disc.
● Ask a professional for fuse replacement.
● Be sure to use the same rated fuse.
Caution
¡ Do not insert a disc when the
Sound skip
due to
vibration
● The maximum permissible tilt angle is
30°.
● Secure the unit.
(Default)
folder name/file name are
displayed.
indicator lights.
¡ If you insert an 8 cm (3”) disc and cannot eject it, turn the
ignition key to the ACC OFF position once and turn the key to
the ACC ON position again, then press [u] (Eject).
¡ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.
● Disable the mute function.
● Verify the wiring.
● Wait until the dew disappears before
turning on the unit.
¡ Refer to the section of “Notes on Discs” and “Notes
on MP3.
¡ This unit does not support 8 cm (3”) discs.
No sound
Noise
Notes:
¡ For scrolling text, press [3] (SCROLL).
¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the disc.
● Press [u]. If the disc is still not ejected,
contact the nearest Panasonic
Servicenter.
Disc
unejectable
● Make sure that grounding is established
properly.
Folder selection (MP3)
Random play
All the available tracks/files are played in a random sequence.
Folder repeat play (MP3)
Error Display Messages
Press [SRC] to select the Disc Player
source.
1
No sound from
left, right, front,
or rear speaker
● Adjust the balance and fader.
● Verify the wiring.
The current folder is repeated.
Hold down [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2
seconds.
Disc Player (MP3 disc):
Press [4] (RANDOM).
(The disc is ejected automatically.)
Select a desired portion.
Press [{] / [}].
2
The disc is dirty, or is upside down.
The disc has scratches.
● Check the disc.
Press again to cancel.
Left and right
sounds are
reversed
Skip to the previous/next folder.
● Connect the speaker lead correctly.
Hold down again to cancel.
Track/file selection
Folder random play (MP3)
All the available files in current folder are played in a random
sequence.
Scan play
Pause
Press [6] / [7].
Note: To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down
either of them.
Radio
The first 10 seconds of each tracks/files is played in sequence.
5
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Press [BAND] (
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No operation by some cause.
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Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2
seconds.
Press [5] (SCAN).
● Tune in to another station of high-inten-
sity waves.
● Make sure that the antenna mounted
point is grounded properly.
● If normal operation is not restored, con-
sult your dealer or the nearest
Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Press again to cancel.
Frequent
noise
Press again to cancel.
Disc Player (CD-DA disc):
Previous/next track
Hold down again to cancel.
Folder scan play (MP3)
From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in
each album is played in sequence.
Cannot read the file
● Check the file.
Disc Player (MP3 disc):
Previous/next file
Repeat play
The current track/file is repeated.
● The preset memory is cleared to return
to the original factory setting when the
power connector or battery is discon-
nected.
Preset data
deleted
Press [6] (REPEAT).
Hold down [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 sec-
onds.
Press again to cancel.
Hold down again to cancel.
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