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Specifications
Before Reading These Instructions
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.
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
CD Player/Receiver
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.
General
FM Stereo Radio
Frequency range
Usable sensitivity
50 dB quieting sensitivity
Frequency response
Alternate channel selectivity
Stereo separation
Image response ratio
IF response ratio
Signal/noise ratio
U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Power supply
:12 V DC (11 - 16 V DC), negative
ground
: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)
:75 dB
CQ-C1121U/C1101U/C1001U
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.
Current consumption
Maximum power output
:Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W 4
channels)
This operating instruction manual is for 3 models CQ-C1121U, CQ-C1101U and CQ-C1001U. All illustrations throughout this
manual represent model CQ-C1121U unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences among 3 models.
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
:50 W x 4 (at 1 kHz), volume control
maximum (for CQ-C1121/C1101U)
:45 W x 4 (at 1 kHz), volume control
maximum (for CQ-C1001U)
:Bass: 12 dB at 100 Hz,
Treble: 12 dB at 10 kHz
:4 - 8 Ω
:2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
:200 Ω
:178 x 50 x 160 mm
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
:100 dB
:62 dB
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Operating Instructions
Tone adjustment range
Models
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
CQ-C1121U
Rotary knob
Yes (Included)
CQ-C1101U
Rotary knob
No
CQ-C1001U
Button
No
Features
Volume control
AM Radio
Frequency range
Usable sensitivity
Suitable speaker impedance
Pre-amp output voltage
Output impedance
Customer’s Record
Model
:530 kHz - 1 710 kHz
:28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials
and workmanship.
No.
Serial
Remote control function
BAND
CQ-C1121U
Dimensions (W x H x D)
APM
{7" x 1 15/16" x 6 5/16"}
:1.3 kg {2 lbs. 14 oz}
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.
PWR
CLOCK
DISP
No.
E
MUTE
7
8
9
10
11
12
SQ/SCAN
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
SRC
Pre-amp. output connector Rear/Front
Rear
Rear
1
2
3
4
5
6
Weight
Dealer’s
Power Output:
No.
Code
Disc Player
(CQ-C1121U)
14 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
THD+N (for CQ-C1121/C1101U)
13 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
THD+N (for CQ-C1001U)
Sampling frequency
:8 times oversampling
:1 bit DAC System
:Astigma 3-beam
:Semiconductor laser
:790 nm
:20 Hz - 20 kHz ( 1 dB)
:96 dB
:0.01 % (1 kHz)
:Below measurable limits
:75 dB
No.
Dealer’s
DA converter
Categories
Parts
Labor
Pick-up type
Address
Date of
U.S.A.
CANADA
Signal to Noise Ratio:
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Light source
Audio Components (except items listed below) One (1) Year
One (1) Year
Wave length
Purchase
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),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm,
EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-
8855
MXE Series Audio Components (except items
Two (2) Years
One (1) Year
Two (2) Years
Not Applicable
WARRANTY SERVICE
Frequency response
Signal to noise ratio
Total harmonic distortion
Wow and flutter
Channel separation
listed below)
Note:
For product operation and information assistance, please
contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Speakers
¡ Specifications and design are subject to modification without
notice due to improvements.
¡ Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different
from your product.
Accessories (in exchange for defective items)
Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
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 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.
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
･Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized
Servicentre nearest you.
･Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Accessories
POWER
MUTE
PWR
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.
Operating Instructions
(English: YFM284C441ZA)
Remote Control Unit
(include a battery, only
Mounting Collar
(FX0214C384ZA)
VOL
MODE
TUNE
TRACK
BAND
･A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
CAR AUDIO
(Français: YFM284C442ZA)
(Español: YFM284C443ZA)
Q'ty: 1 set
Installation Instructions
Q'ty: 1
for CQ-C1121U)
(EUR7641020)
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.
Trim Plate
Richmond, British
Columbia
Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8 St. N. E. Calgary,
AB T2E 7H7
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR
(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
(YFC054C080ZA: CQ-C1121/1101U)
(YFC054C058ZA: CQ-C1001U)
Q'ty: 1
Power Connector
(YEAJ02877)
Q'ty: 1
Q'ty: 1
th
Accessory Purchases:
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627
Lock Cancel Plate
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
(YFM284C444ZA)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online
for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
(FX0214C385ZA)
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.
Q'ty: 1
Owners Information
Card
Q'ty: 2
Q'ty: 1
Q'ty: 1
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
Mounting Bolt
(YEJV014C002N)
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, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,
set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper main-
tenance, 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 techni-
cian from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
or, send your request by E-mail to:
Q'ty: 1
Rubber Bushing
(YES014C095ZA)
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)
Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418
Lachine, Quebec
Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
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.
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-886-605-
1277
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.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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 the date of original
purchase.
¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product
and keep this manual for future reference.
Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910
YFM284C441ZB TAMACO0904-1015
Printed in China
Preparation
Maintenance
Safety Information
■
■
Pull the insulation film out from
the backside of the remote con-
trol gently.nly
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.
Note: Battery Information:
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included
in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at
room temperature)
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine
exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
❑
❑
Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong
vibrations or is unstable.
Caution
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.
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.
Installation 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 can be installed. Consult
your dealer for further details.
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
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
❑
❑
Warning
Caution
If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
severe injury or death.
injury or material damage.
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
❑
❑
❑
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)
Clock Display at Power Off
Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display.
Turn the ignition switch until
the accessory indicator
lights.
C
O
AC
1
N
Warning
¡ 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.
❑
❑
Observe the following warnings when installing.
❑
Display off
Warning
Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
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.
2
3
Observe the following warnings when using this
unit.
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Observe the following cautions when handling the
battery for the remote control unit.
●
●
❑
The driver should neither watch the display nor operate
the system while driving.
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.
Clock display
Use only specified battery (CR2025).
Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks in
the battery case.
Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than
2 seconds.
4
Anti-Theft System
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.
●
●
Replace 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.
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
❑
❑
❑
Use the proper power supply.
❑
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.
●
Adjust the hour.
5
¡ 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.
Caution
●
●
¡ This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to
water or excessive moisture.
¡ 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.
Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.
Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out of
the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation film,
please seek immediate medical attention.
Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
❑
❑
❑
❑
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
In case of battery leakage
[]]: sets the hour back.
●
●
●
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 bat-
tery 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.
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.
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
6
7
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.
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.
Adjust the minute.
Removing
Mounting
❑
❑
❑
Never install the product in a location where it interferes
with your field of vision.
❑
❑
❑
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
Turn off the power.
1
2
❑
❑
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-
1
2
3
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal
state (has foreign matter in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or
smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.
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.
[[]: sets the minute ahead.
Press the right end of the face plate until a
“click” is heard.
Press [
]. The face plate will open.
[]]: sets the minute back.
The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor while
driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffic
accident.
Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse burns 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.
Pull it out toward you.
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
8
❑
heat and will result in fire or other damage.
2
1
Notes:
❑
❑
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-
ting in and out of the vehicle.
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
¡ "AdJ" is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡ Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Caution
1
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
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.
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.
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