Removable Full Front MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer
Control
Lecteur CD MP3/récepteur avec panneau avant amovible et
contrôle de changeur CD
Reproductor de CD MP3/Receptor con Controlador de Cambiador
de Discos y Frente Complete Desmontable
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Operating Instructions
Manuel d’instructions
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Manual de instrucciones
≥Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
≥Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser Ie produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.
≥Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.
Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this prod-
uct will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and mechanical
engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people who take pride in
their work. Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this product, you too will
be proud to be a member of our family.
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❐ Use this Product Safely
❐ Features
≥A CD-R and a CD-RW that hold CD-DA data can be reproduced.
≥A CD-ROM, a CD-R and a CD-RW that hold MP3 data can be reproduced.
≥Title display function
CD text (disc and track title) during reproducing a CD that supports CD text.
MP3 folder and file name
When Driving
Disc Mechanism
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.
When Washing Your Car
Do not expose the product, including the speakers
and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This
could cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.
Use Authorized Servicenters
≥Actions that previously could be performed by pressing a single button are now performed through menu
selections. See the menu operation explanations for each mode for details.
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this preci-
sion product. Please refer to the Servicenter list in-
cluding with this product for service assistance.
When Parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high
temperatures inside your car. Give the interior a
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.
For Installation
≥The numbers in parentheses indicate the accessory quantities.
❐ Components
This product should be installed in a horizontal po-
sition with the front end up at a convenient angle,
but not more than 30x.
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
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NUMBER VOL
MUTE
#
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RAND
SCAN
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Use the Proper Power Supply
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This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC,
negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American car).
Car Audio
≥CD player/receiver (1)
≥Power connector (1)
≥Remote control unit
≥Lithium battery
(1)
(CR2025) (1)
≥Installation hardware
(screws, cords, etc.)
(❐ page 52)
≥Operating instructions
≥Warranty card, etc.
(1)
NOTICE:
❐ Language for Manuals of Products Using LCD
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some
components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental con-
siderations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries
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Contents
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Radio Frequency Interference Statement (Part 15 of the FCC Rules). . . . . 12
Use this Product Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Language for Manuals of Products Using LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
❐ Audio Settings [AUDIO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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S HDB (Super High Definition Bass), bass and treble, balance and fader,
subwoofer level
❐ Picture (Display) Settings [PICTURE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Dimmer (display brightness setting range), Spectrum Analyzer (S A)
display pattern, contrast, display setting
❐ Before Reading these Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
❐ Function Settings [FUNCTION]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
❐ Remote Control Unit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mute/attenuation, security function
Battery installation, battery notes
❐ Notes on MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
What is MP3?, points to remember when recording an MP3 disc, glossary
❐ General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MP3
WELCOME
Power, source, volume, mute/attenuation, open/close the front panel
❐ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Preliminary steps, if you suspect something wrong, troubleshooting tips,
error display messages, maintenance, product servicing, replacing the
fuse
❐ Clock Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Initial time, time reset, display change
❐ Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Care of the unit, notes on CD/CD media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW), notes
on CD-Rs/RWs
❐ Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radio mode, band, tuning, display change, one-touch selection of a preset
station, manual preset memory, auto preset memory (APM), preset
station calling
FM
❐ Installation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
❐ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Disc insert and playback, stop and disc eject, listening to a CD, CD player
mode, track selection, track search, pause, direct track selection, display
change, menu setting on CD player mode, random play, repeat play, title
scroll, scan play
Remove the unit
❐ Anti-Theft System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Place the removable face plate into case, install removable face plate,
security indicator, panel removal alarm
❐ MP3 Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Folder selection order/MP3 file playback order (example), disc insert and
playback, stop and disc eject, listening to a MP3 data, MP3 player mode,
MP3 folder selection, MP3 file selection, MP3 in-file search, pause, direct
MP3 folder selection, direct MP3 folder selection from folder name,
display change, menu setting on MP3 player mode, random play, folder
random play, repeat play, folder repeat play, name scroll, scan play, folder
scan play
❐ Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Caution, wiring diagram, upgrading the system
MP3
❐ Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
❐ CD Changer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CD changer mode, disc selection, track selection, track search, direct disc
selection, display change, menu setting on CD changer mode, random
play, disc random play, repeat play, disc repeat play, scan play, disc scan
play
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Before Reading these Instructions
General
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You can operate this unit by pressing buttons on the main unit and the remote control unit.
1 Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory in-
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Example: Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ].
ON: Press [SRC] (PWR)/[SOURCE] (POWER).
OFF:Press and hold [SRC] (PWR)/[SOURCE]
(POWER) again for more than 1 second.
[buttons on the main unit]/[remote control unit]
≥After turning off the ignition key, a security
message is displayed, and the panel removable
alarm that reminds you to take the panel is acti-
vated.
∫ Some operations can be activated by pressing buttons only on main unit or remote control unit.
Those cases are described in the instructions.
Note:
Example: Press [OPEN] on the main unit.
≥When the power is switched on for the
first time, a demonstration message ap-
pears on the display.
(When security function is set to on ➡ page 40)
To cancel this display, press [DISP] (dis-
play).
Remote Control Unit Preparation
Battery Installation
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Lithium battery
(included)
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Pull the battery holder by the position B while pushing
position A in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2 Install the battery on the battery holder.
Set a new battery properly with its “i” side facing up
as shown in the figure.
TUNE
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TRACK
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Position B
Remote control signal sensor
Push the battery holder back into its original position.
§ The brightness of the screen illustra-
tions in this manual is different from
the actual screen brightness.
2 Source
Battery Notes
Press [SRC] (SOURCE)/[SOURCE] to change the source.
Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
Battery Information:
Battery holder
Position A
Radio
≥Battery type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (included)
ST
≥Battery life: Approximately 6 months with normal use (at room temperature)
Caution:
CD player
≥Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.
(When a CD is in the player.)
Battery leakage may damage the unit.
or
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
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≥Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire.
≥Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of accidents.
≥Be careful to observe proper local disposal rules when you dispose of batteries.
MP3 player
[SOURCE]
(POWER)
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
(When a MP3 file recorded disc
in the player.) ( page 27)
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Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s sensor.
RAND
SCAN
REP
CD changer control
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(When a CD changer is
connected and magazine is in
the changer.) ( page 32)
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[DISP]
(Display)
AUX-IN setting
Car Audio
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Clock Basics
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The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
Volume
Display Change
On the main unit:
Turn [VOLUME] dial
Clockwise: Up
Press [DISP] (display) to change the display.
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Initial Time
1 Press [DISP] (display).
When the power is off:
Counterclockwise: Down
Clock display
(Clock display.)
Down
Up
On the remote control unit:
[VOL " ]: Up
[VOL # ]: Down
2 Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than
Display off
2 seconds.
(Hours blink.)
Setting range: 0 to 40
3 Press [TUNE $ ] or [TUNE %]/[$ ] or [%].
Note:
(Hours set.)
≥The sound level for each source is stored
in memory.
(There is one volume setting for AM radio
band and one volume setting for FM radio
band.)
4 Press [DISP] (display).
[TUNE $ ] [TUNE %]
(Hour/minute)
(Minutes blink.)
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Mute/Attenuation
Open/Close the Front Panel
Note:
ON: Press [
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OPEN: Press [OPEN] on the front panel.
MUTE
≥Press and hold [TUNE $ ] or [TUNE %]/[$ ] or
[%] to change numbers rapidly.
OFF: Press again.
CLOSE: Raise the panel by hand.
: No sound.
lights.)
(
MUTE
: Decrease the volume to 1/10.
lights.)
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
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MUTE
[VOL " ]
[VOL # ]
(Volume)
VOL
NUMBER
#
Time Reset
MUTE
[MUTE]
Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than
2 seconds to activate the time setting mode to reset
the time. Then, repeat steps 3 to 6.
Close
Decreasing volume range depends on setting.
1
RAND
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SCAN
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(➡ page 40)
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[%] [$ ]
(Hour/minute)
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[DISP]
(Display)
Caution:
Car Audio
≥To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.
≥Do not pitch your finger or hand in the front panel.
≥Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.
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1 Radio Mode
Caution:
One-Touch Selection of a Preset Station
≥To ensure safety, never attempt to preset sta-
tions while you are driving.
Press [SRC] (SOURCE)/[SOURCE] to change to
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the radio mode.
Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories.
1 Select a band and frequency (steps 1, 2 and 3 on the previous
page).
[DISP] (Display)
[P·SET " ] [P·SET # ]
(Preset station/select)
Radio mode display
Band Frequency
2 Press and hold [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] for more than
2 seconds until the preset number blinks.
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Manual Preset
Memory
4 Press and hold [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] for more than
6
SET/APM
FM stereo indicator
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≥The display blinks once, and a re-
ceiving station is saved in the
memory.
Manually save a station in
the preset memory.
Note:
Preset number
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Note:
Displays when not have any menu
settings. Radio and AUX-IN mode do
not have any menu settings.
≥Frequency setting can be performed even after selecting a preset number.
2 Band
Press [BAND] to change the band.
Entering numbers directly on the remote control unit
1 Select a band and frequency (step 1, 2 and 3 on the previous
page).
2 Press and hold [1] to [6] for more than 2 seconds to memorize.
Scanning:
1 Select a band (steps 1 and 2 on
the previous page).
3 Tuning
2 Press and hold [BAND] (APM) for
[TUNE $ ]/[$ ]: Up
[TUNE %]/[%]: Down
Auto Preset
Memory (APM)
more than 2 seconds.
Press and hold [TUNE $ ] or [TUNE %]/[$ ] or
[%] for more than 0.5 seconds, then release.
Seeking will start.
≥The 6 strongest available stations will be automatically saved in the mem-
ory under preset number 1 to 6.
≥Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds
each. (Scanning)
≥Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] for the broadcast you want
to listen to.
(Press [1] to [6] on the remote control unit.)
Automatically save rela-
tively strong stations in
the preset memory.
POWER
SOURCE
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[SOURCE]
VOL
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[1] to [6]
(Preset station)
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[%] [$ ]
(Tune)
[BAND] (SET)
(Auto preset
memory)
[" ] [# ]
(Preset station/
select)
[DISP]
(Display)
Note:
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Press [DISP] (display) to change the display.
Radio mode display (Default)
Clock display
≥New stations are overwritten on existing saved stations after following this procedure.
BAND
SET
DISP
Car Audio
1 Select a band (steps 1 and 2 on the previous page).
2 Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to select the preset
Preset Station
Calling
number for tuning in the preset station.
(Press [1] to [6] on the remote control unit.)
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Caution:
Disc Insert and Playback
≥Only 5z (12 cm) CD, CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs, MP3 data recorded CD media (CD-
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) are available for this unit.
≥If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only one type of data will be played back. For example, if
the disc starts with CD-DA data, it will be recognized as an ordinary music CD, if it starts with an MP3 file,
it will be recognized as an MP3.
≥Refer to page 51 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs.
≥Refer to page 42 about notes on MP3.
≥To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.
≥Do not use irregular shaped discs.
≥Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
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1 Open the front panel.
Press [OPEN] on the front panel.
2 Insert the disc.
(Eject)
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The display changes as shown below.
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Playback will start automatically after the unit
recognized the loaded disc as an ordinary
music CD. (When a CD-R or CD-RW which has
CD-DA formatted data as the same as an ordi-
nary music CD is loaded, this unit recognizes it
as an ordinary music CD.)
≥Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.
≥Do not watch the scroll display while driving a car. (➡ page 24)
Label side
Close the front panel manually.
Listening to a CD
[DISP] (Display)
CD Player Mode
Direct Track Selection
Only for the remote control unit
Example: track number 10
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player mode.
Playback will start automatically.
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Track Selection
2 Press [1] [0].
[TRACK 5]/[5]: Advance to the next track.
[TRACK 6]/[6]: Back to beginning of the cur-
rent track.
[SRC] (SOURCE)
Note:
≥Loading a disc when the power is off allows the
power to be turned on.
≥It may take some time to distinguish CD-DA and
MP3 before playback starts.
Back to previous track.
(Press twice.)
3 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
The corresponding track starts playing.
Note:
Track Search
≥The title information can be displayed. (➡ page 23)
≥Press [DISP] (display) or [„] (NUMBER) to re-
turn to the regular mode.
Press and hold.
[TRACK 5]/[5]: Fast forward
[TRACK 6]/[6]: Fast backward
Release to resume the regular play.
CD player mode display
Display Change
(Data reading.)
Press [DISP] (display) to change the display.
Track number/track playing
time (Default)
Pause
(Ordinary music CD recognized and play-
back starts.)
[ [
Press [BAND] ( /1).
[ [
Press [BAND] ( /1) again to cancel.
Disc title (scroll)
(➡ page 24)
Track playing time
Repeat and random indicator
Track title (scroll)
(➡ page 24)
POWER
SOURCE
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SEL
Track number
[SOURCE]
VOL
NUMBER
#
≥Do not insert a disc when “ DISC” indicator lights.
≥Lights when the disc is loaded/played.
MUTE
Clock display
[fl] (NUMBER)
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RAND
2
SCAN
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Note:
≥The display shows title information only when a
disc which has CD text information is loaded. (Up
to 62 letters can be displayed when scrolling.
Some letters are not serviceable.)
[0] to [9]
(Track number)
Stop and Disc Eject
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[6] [5]
(Track)
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Note:
1 Press [OPEN] on the front panel.
≥Ejecting the disc when the unit is in the CD player
mode allows the power to be turned off.
BAND
SET
DISP
[BAND] (SET)
(Pause)
[DISP]
(Display)
2 Press [<] (eject) to stop CD play and eject the
≥
: Displays when there is no
title information.
disc.
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Menu Setting on CD Player Mode
≥Press [MENU], [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
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≥There is no display change when directly setting
on the remote control unit.
≥REP: Lights during repeat play.
RAND: Lights during random play.
1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
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[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Submenu)
[MENU]
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Setting)
2
[MENU]
[BAND] (Setting)
[DISP] (Display)
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SET/APM
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: Lights during menu play
setting.
: Lights during CD player
menu mode.
Direct setting on the remote con-
trol unit when the menu is not
displayed
1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change
setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
Random Play
Default: RAND OFF
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “RANDOM”.
: All the available tracks plays in a
random sequence.
Press [4] (RAND) to change setting.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
: Cancel
Press [MENU]/[SEL] (MENU)
during CD playing to display
“MODE”.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change
setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “REPEAT”.
Repeat Play
Default: REP OFF
: Repeat the current track.
: Cancel
Press [6] (REP) to change setting.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
(Press.)
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
Note:
≥The display shows title informa-
tion only when a disc which has
CD text information is loaded.
(Up to 62 letters can be displayed
when scrolling. Some letters are
not serviceable.)
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “SCROLL”.
: Continuous scroll.
Title Scroll
Default: SCRL ON
: Scroll stops after a circle scroll.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more
than 2 seconds to have an another circle
scroll when the title information is displayed.
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
Only for the remote control unit
When the menu is not displayed
[SEL]
(MENU)
[5] (SCAN)
[4] (RAND)
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
Press [5] (SCAN) to change setting.
1
RAND
2
SCAN
3
REP
On: The first 10 seconds of each track plays in sequence.
4
5
8
0
6
[6] (REP)
[" ] [# ] (Submenu/setting)
[DISP] (Display)
Scan Play
Default: Off
7
6
9
5
BAND
SET
DISP
[BAND]
(SET)
Off: Cancel
Blinks.
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Caution:
Not all CD media containing MP3 data will play back normally. For details see “ Notes on MP3” .
≥Only 5z (12 cm) CD, CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs, MP3 data recorded CD media (CD-
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) are available for this unit.
(➡ page 42)
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≥If a disc contains both CD-DA and MP3 data, only one type of data will be played back. For example, if
the disc starts with CD-DA data, it will be recognized as an ordinary music CD, if it starts with an MP3 file,
it will be recognized as an MP3.
Disc Insert and Playback
1 Open the front panel.
≥Refer to page 51 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs.
≥Refer to page 42 about notes on MP3.
≥To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.
≥Do not use irregular shaped discs.
Press [OPEN] on the front panel.
(Eject)
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≥Never attempt to play a file that is not in the MP3 format by changing its file name extension to
“ .mp3” . This may not only produce noise from the speakers and speaker damage, but can damage
your hearing.
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≥Do not watch the scroll display while driving a car. (➡ page 30)
Label side
Note:
≥When you insert a CD media containing MP3 files (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) into the slot, this player will au-
tomatically enter MP3 mode and start playing MP3 data on the disc.
≥A directory is interpreted as a folder in these instructions.
Note:
2 Insert the disc.
≥Loading a disc when the power is off allows the
power to be turned on.
≥It may take some time to distinguish CD-DA and
MP3 before playback starts.
≥If you record too many folders and MP3 files
onto a disc, it may take some time before play-
back starts.
The display changes as shown below.
Playback will start automatically when an
MP3 file has been recognized on the disc.
Close the front panel manually.
Folder Selection Order/MP3 File Playback Order (Example)
Root folder (root directory)
1
MP3 player mode display
2
[1
≥The title information can be displayed.
(➡ page 29)
(Data reading.)
Folder selection
4
[3
In the order
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≥If the ignition switch of your car is turned to OFF
during playback, there may be a time lag between
the file playing time on the display and the actual
playing time. In addition, playback may start from
the beginning of the music when using VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) of a MP3 file in the same situ-
ation.
3
(MP3 data recognized
and playback starts.)
[2
File selection
[1
[7
5
6
In the order
[4
File number
Repeat and random
indicator
8
[5
Folder number
[6
≥Do not insert a disc when “ DISC” indicator lights.
≥Lights when the disc is loaded/played.
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[7
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
Note:
Stop and Disc Eject
1 Press [OPEN] on the front panel.
≥This unit counts the number of folders irrespec-
tive of the presence or absence of MP3 file.
(Example: there is no MP3 file in a root folder as
shown in the drawing, but a folder number “001”
is given. In fact, there is no MP3 file to repro-
duce. Therefore, the next folder is automatically
selected.)
≥The writing software sometimes changes the
order of folders and files on a disc, so the order
may differ from what you specified. For details
refer to the user manual of your writing software.
≥If you record too many folders or files other than
MP3s onto a disc, it may take some time before
playback starts, and you may have difficulties
using fast forward and fast reverse.
2 Press [<] (eject) to stop MP3 play and eject
the disc.
Note:
≥Ejecting the disc when the unit is in the MP3
player mode allows the power to be turned off.
≥Playback order varies with players even if the
same disc is loaded.
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Direct MP3 Folder Selection
Only for the remote control unit
Example: folder number 10
Display Change
Listening to a MP3 Data
MP3 Player Mode
Press [DISP] (display) to change the display.
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MP3 folder/MP3 file number
(Default)
1 Press [„] (NUMBER).
(When a MP3 files recorded disc is in the
player)
Press [SRC] (SOURCE)/[SOURCE] to change
to MP3 player mode.
MP3 file playing time
2 Press [1] [0].
Playback will start automatically.
MP3 folder name (scroll)
(➡ page 30)
MP3 file name (scroll)
(➡ page 30)
[BAND] (;/1) (Pause)
[DISP] (Display)
3 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
The first file of the corresponding folder starts
playing.
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Direct MP3 Folder Selection
Sampling frequency
Clock display
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Only for the remote control unit
1 Press and hold [„] (NUMBER) for more than
2 seconds.
Note:
≥When VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3 file is played
back, the file playing time may not be correct.
When the reproduction of VBR MP3 file is fin-
ished, it will count again.
2 MP3 Folder Selection
2 Press [" ] or [# ] to select folder name.
[FOLDER " ]/[" ]: Next folder.
[FOLDER # ]/[# ]: Previous folder.
Folder number Folder name
≥Running a file in fast forward or fast reverse may
cause an error in the file playing time. The file
playing time display will return to normal when
you play another file.
Note:
≥If the selected folder does not contain any
MP3 files, the nearest MP3 file in the order of
playback will be played.
≥If the total of files and folders exceeds 254,
successful playback may not be performed.
3 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
The first file of the corresponding folder starts
playing.
≥
: Displays when there is no
file/folder name.
≥The bit rate value changes when variable bit rate
(VBR) data is played.
Note:
≥MP3 folder and file names can be displayed.
Displayable character number varies with file sys-
tems. Refer to “Supported File Systems and File
Names” in “Notes on MP3” for details. (➡ page
43)
≥The “.mp3” file name extension is not displayed.
≥When playing a Tree 1 file, the folder name is dis-
played with the word “ROOT” (root folder).
≥Characters that the player cannot display are
shown as an asterisk.
≥If there is no file in the specified folder, error
message “E4” appears. Select another folder
which contains MP3 files.
≥Press [DISP] (display) or [„] (NUMBER) to re-
turn to the regular mode.
MP3 In-File Search
3 MP3 File Selection
[TRACK 5]/[5]: Advance to the next file.
[TRACK 6]/[6]:Back to beginning of the cur-
rent MP3 file.
Press and hold.
[TRACK 5]/[5]: Fast forward
[TRACK 6]/[6]: Fast backward
Release to resume the regular MP3 play.
Back to previous MP3 file.
(Press twice.)
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
[SOURCE]
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
[fl] (NUMBER)
Pause
1
2
3
[ [
Press [BAND] ( /1).
RAND
SCAN
REP
[0] to [9]
(Folder number)
[ [
Press [BAND] ( /1) again to cancel.
4
5
8
0
6
[6] [5]
(File)
7
6
9
5
[DISP]
(Display)
BAND
SET
DISP
[BAND] (SET)
(Pause)
[" ] [# ] (Folder)
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Note:
Menu Setting on MP3 Player Mode
≥Press [MENU], [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
≥There is no display change when directly setting
on the remote control unit.
≥RAND:Lights during random play.
Blinks during folder random play
REP: Lights during repeat play.
Blinks during folder repeat play
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1 Menu
[MENU]
2 Submenu
3 Setting
1
[MENU]
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Setting)
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Submenu)
2
[BAND] (Setting)
[DISP] (Display)
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TRAC
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TRAC
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SRC
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Direct setting on the remote
control unit when the menu is
not displayed
: Lights during menu play setting.
: Lights during MP3 player menu
mode.
1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
: All the MP3 files on all folders play in
a random sequence.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “RANDOM”.
Press [4] (RAND) to change set-
ting.
Random Play
Default: RAND OFF
: Cancel
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “F-RANDOM”.
Press and hold [4] (RAND) for
more than 2 seconds to change
setting.
Folder Random Play
Default: F-RND OFF
: All the available MP3 files on the current
folder play in a random sequence.
: Cancel
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press [MENU]/[SEL] (MENU)
during MP3 player playing to
display “MODE”.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “REPEAT”.
: Repeat the current MP3 file.
Press [6] (REP) to change setting.
Repeat Play
Default: REP OFF
: Cancel
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “F-REPEAT”.
(Press.)
Press and hold [6] (REP) for more
than 2 seconds to change setting.
: Repeat the current folder.
Folder Repeat Play
Default: F-REP OFF
: Cancel
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “SCROLL”.
: Continuous scroll.
Name Scroll
Default: SCRL ON
: Scroll stops after a circle scroll.
Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than 2 seconds to have an another circle
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
scroll when name information is displayed.
Only for the remote control unit
When the menu is not displayed
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
[SEL]
(MENU)
[5] (SCAN)
[4] (RAND)
On: The first 10 seconds of each MP3 file on
all folder plays in sequence.
Off: Cancel
Scan Play
Default: Off
Press [5] (SCAN) to change set-
ting.
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
1
RAND
2
SCAN
3
REP
Blinks.
4
5
8
0
6
[6] (REP)
[" ] [# ] (Submenu/setting)
[DISP] (Display)
7
6
9
5
On: From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of
BAND
SET
DISP
Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for
more than 2 seconds to change
setting.
[BAND]
(SET)
Folder Scan Play
Default: Off
the first MP3 file on each folder plays in se-
quence.
Off: Cancel
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CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic CD changer unit.
Direct Disc Selection
Only for the remote control unit
Example: disc number 10
Preparation:
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≥Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine (disc).
Note:
1 Press [„] (NUMBER).
≥Loading a magazine when the power is off allows the power to be turned on.
≥Ejecting the magazine when the unit is in the CD changer mode allows the power to be turned off.
≥This unit does not support CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW playback through the CD changer. Use the CD chang-
er to listen to normal music CD exclusively.
2 Press [1] [0].
≥This unit does not support CD text display of the CD changer control.
≥Pausing does not function in the CD changer mode.
3 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
The first track of the corresponding disc starts
playing.
CD changer mode display
CD Changer Mode
1
(When a CD changer is connected and a maga-
zine is in the changer.)
Note:
Press [SRC] (SOURCE)/[SOURCE] to change to
CD changer mode.
Playback starts automatically.
≥Press [DISP] (display) or [„] (NUMBER) to re-
turn to the regular mode.
Disc number Track number
Repeat and random indicator
≥Lights when the changer (magazine) is
connected.
Note:
≥Lights when the disc is played.
≥
: Load a magazine with
Display Change
CDs.
≥
: Magazine is ejected in the
CD changer mode.
Press [DISP] (display) to change the display.
Disc/track number (Default)
[DISP] (Display)
Playing time
Clock display
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POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
[DISC " ]/[" ]: Next disc.
[DISC # ]/[# ]: Previous disc.
[SOURCE]
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
[fl] (NUMBER)
1
2
3
RAND
SCAN
REP
[0] to [9]
(Disc number)
4
5
8
0
6
Track Search
3 Track Selection
[6] [5]
(Track)
[BAND] (SET)
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[TRACK 5]/[5]: Advance to the next track.
[TRACK 6]/[6]: Back to the beginning of the
current track.
Press and hold.
[TRACK 5]/[5]: Fast forward
[TRACK 6]/[6]: Fast backward
Release to resume the regular play.
BAND
SET
DISP
[DISP] (Display)
[" ] [# ] (Disc)
Back to the previous track.
(Press twice.)
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Menu Setting on CD Changer Mode
≥Press [MENU], [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
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≥There is no display change when directly setting
on the remote control unit.
≥REP: Lights during repeat play.
Blinks during disc repeat play
RAND:Lights during random play.
Blinks during disc random play
1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
[MENU]
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Setting)
1
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Submenu)
[DISP] (Display)
[MENU]
2
[BAND] (Setting)
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BAND
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TRACK
TRACK
SRC
SRC
TRACK
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: Lights during menu play
setting.
: Lights during CD changer
Direct setting on the remote
control unit when the menu is
not displayed
1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
menu mode.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “RANDOM”.
Random Play
: All the available tracks on all discs in the
magazine plays in a random sequence.
: Cancel
Press [4] (RAND) to change setting.
Default: RAND OFF
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “D-RANDOM”.
Press and hold [4] (RAND) for
more than 2 seconds to change
setting.
Press [MENU]/[SEL] (MENU)
during CD changer playing to
display “MODE”.
Disc Random Play
Default: D-RND OFF
: All the available tracks on the current disc
plays in a random sequence.
: Cancel
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “REPEAT”.
Repeat Play
Default: REP OFF
: Repeat the current track.
Press [6] (REP) to change setting.
(Press.)
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
: Cancel
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “D-REPEAT”.
Press and hold [6] (REP) for more
than 2 seconds to change setting.
Disc Repeat Play
: Repeat the current disc.
Default: D-REP OFF
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
: Cancel
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
Only for the remote control unit
When the menu is not displayed
[SEL] (MENU)
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
On: The first 10 seconds of each track on
all discs plays in sequence.
Off: Cancel
Press [5] (SCAN) to change set-
ting.
Scan Play
Default: Off
1
RAND
2
SCAN
3
REP
[5] (SCAN)
4
5
8
0
6
[4] (RAND)
[6] (REP)
Blinks.
7
6
9
5
[" ] [# ]
Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for
more than 2 seconds to change
setting.
(Submenu/setting)
BAND
SET
DISP
[BAND] (SET)
On: The first 10 seconds of the first track of
all the discs plays in sequence.
Off: Cancel
Disc Scan Play
Default: Off
[DISP] (Display)
Car Audio
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1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
≥Press [MENU], [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
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[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Submenu)
[MENU]
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Setting)
1
2
2
[MENU]
[TUNE %] [TUNE $ ] (Menu)
[BAND] (Setting)
[DISP] (Display)
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: Lights during menu play setting.
: Lights during AUDIO mode.
1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
S·HDB (Super High
Definition Bass)
Especially for rock music, the bass-
sound will be more powerful.
: The bass sounds of the speakers are strongly emphasized. “( ” lights.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “S·HDB”.
: The bass sounds of the speakers are moderately emphasized. (The sounds of the
subwoofer can be heard clearly.) “( ” lights.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Default: S·HDB OFF
Setting range: S·HDB OFF, BOOM, TIGHT
: S·HDB is non-active.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to adjust the level.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “BASS”.
Bass and Treble
[P·SET " ]/[" ]: Increases the bass.
[P·SET # ]/[# ]: Decreases the bass.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
You can adjust the bass and treble
sound.
1 Press [MENU]/[SEL]
(MENU).
Default: BAS (Bass) 0 dB
TRE (Treble) 0 dB
Setting range: j12 dB to i12 dB
(by 2 dB)
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to adjust the level.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “TREBLE”.
[P·SET " ]/[" ]: Increases the treble.
[P·SET # ]/[# ]: Decreases the treble.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
(Press.)
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to adjust the
level.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “BALANCE”.
2 Press [TUNE $ ] or
[TUNE %]/[$ ] or [%]
to select “AUDIO”.
Balance and Fader
You can adjust the sound balance among
the front, rear, right and left speakers.
[P·SET " ]/[" ]: Right enhanced.
[P·SET # ]/[# ]: Left enhanced.
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
[SEL]
(MENU)
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to adjust
the level.
Default: BAL (Balance) CNT (Center)
FAD (Fader) CNT (Center)
Setting range: 15 levels each
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “FADER”.
1
RAND
2
SCAN
3
REP
[%] [$ ]
(Menu)
[" ] [# ]
(Submenu/setting)
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5
8
0
6
[P·SET " ]/[" ]: Front enhanced.
[P·SET # ]/[# ]: Rear enhanced.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
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6
9
5
BAND
SET
DISP
[BAND]
(SET)
Subwoofer Level
You can change the subwoofer volume level.
Default: 0 dB
Setting range: MUTE (subwoofer mute)
j6 dB to i6 dB (by 2 dB)
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to adjust
the level.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “SUB-W”.
Car Audio
[DISP] (Display)
[P·SET " ]/[" ]: Increases the level.
[P·SET # ]/[# ]: Decreases the level.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
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1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
[MENU]
≥Press [MENU], [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
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[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Submenu)
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Setting)
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2
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[MENU]
[TUNE $ ] [TUNE %] (Menu)
[BAND] (Setting)
[DISP] (Display)
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BAND
BAND
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
SRC
SRC
SRC
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SET/APM
SET/APM
SET/APM
on
on
on
FOLDER
FOLDER
FOLDER
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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: Lights during menu play setting.
: Lights during PICTURE mode.
1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “DIMMER”.
Dimmer (display brightness
setting range)
Default: DIMMER 3
Setting range: DIMMER 1 to 3
: Bright
: Medium
: Dark
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
1 Press [MENU]/[SEL]
·
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “S·A”.
Spectrum Analyzer (S A)
Display Pattern
Default: PATTERN 1
Variety: 5 types, S·A off
(MENU).
: Pattern 1
: Pattern 2
: Pattern 3
: Pattern 4
: Pattern 5
: S·A off
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
(Press.)
2 Press [TUNE $ ] or
[TUNE %]/[$ ] or [%] to
select “PICTURE”.
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change
setting.
Contrast
Allows you to adjust the display con-
trasts for better viewing.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “CONTRAST”.
Level up
POWER
MENU
SEL
SOURCE
[SEL]
(MENU)
VOL
NUMBER
#
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Default: CONT 3
MUTE
Setting range: CONT 1 to CONT 5
1
2
3
Level down
RAND
SCAN
REP
4
5
8
0
6
[%] [$ ] (Menu)
[" ] [# ]
7
6
9
5
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change
(Submenu/setting)
BAND
SET
DISP
[BAND]
(SET)
setting.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “DISPLAY”.
Display Setting
You can set the black display even when
the power is on.
: Regular display
Car Audio
[DISP] (Display)
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
: Display off (black display)
Default: DISP ON
To return to the regular display:
Select “DISP ON”.
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1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
[MENU]
≥Press [MENU], [DISP] (display) to return to the
regular mode.
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[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Submenu)
[P·SET # ] [P·SET " ] (Setting)
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2
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[MENU]
[TUNE $ ] [TUNE %] (Menu)
[BAND] (Setting)
[DISP] (Display)
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TUNE
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BAND
BAND
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
SRC
SRC
SRC
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SET/APM
on
on
on
FOLDER
FOLDER
FOLDER
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
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: Lights during menu play setting.
: Lights during FUNCTION mode. 1 Menu
2 Submenu
3 Setting
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
Mute/Attenuation
You can select how much to lower the
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “MUTE KEY”.
: No sound.
volume when [MUTE] is pressed.
: Decrease the volume to 1/10.
(Attenuation)
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
Default: MUTE
1 Press [MENU]/[SEL]
(MENU).
Press [P·SET " ] or [P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to change setting.
: Security function is active.
Security Function
(Press.)
When the key in the ignition is turned OFF.
≥Security message will be active.
Security Function
The security indicator (LED) blinks when
the removable face plate is removed
from the unit.
1 Press [P·SET " ] or
[P·SET # ]/[" ] or [# ] to
select “SECURITY”.
: Security function is non-active.
2 Press [TUNE $ ] or
[TUNE %]/[$ ] or [%] to
select “FUNCTION”.
2 Press [BAND] (SET) to set.
≥The panel removable alarm will be active.
Default: SLED ON
When the removable face plate is removed.
≥The security indicator blinks. (➡ page 57)
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
SEL
[SEL] (MENU)
VOL
NUMBER
#
MUTE
1
2
3
RAND
SCAN
REP
4
5
8
0
6
[%] [$ ] (Menu)
7
6
9
5
[" ] [# ] (Submenu/setting)
BAND
SET
DISP
[BAND] (SET)
[DISP] (Display)
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Caution:
This player allows you to play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable)
and CD-RWs (rewritable).
≥Never assign the “.mp3” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only pro-
duce noise from the speakers and speaker damage, but can damage your hearing.
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What is MP3?
Note:
MP3, short for MPEG Audio Layer-3, is a standard for compressing digital video data adopted for video CDs
and similar media. It is one of the audio compression schemes covered by MPEG’s (Motion Picture Experts
Group) digital audio compression standards. What it does is reduce the number of bytes in a song without
hurting the sound quality by means such as eliminating big sound waves within in the sound range that is im-
perceptible to the human ear. This compression allows you to reduce the contents of a conventional music CD
by a factor of around 10. This means that you can record the contents of 10 music CDs on a single CD-R or
CD-RW. (The 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.)
≥MP3 encode software and writing software are not supplied to this model.
❐ Maximum Number of Files/Folders
≥ Maximum number of trees: 8
≥ Maximum number of files/folders: 254 (filesifolders. Root folder is not included.)
Note:
≥If the total of files and folders exceeds 254, successful playback may not be performed.
❐ Supported File Systems and File Names
Points to Remember When Recording an MP3 Disc
Supported file system
ISO 9660 Level 1
ISO 9660 Level 2
Joliet*
Displayable folder names and file names
❐ Converting (encoding) audio data to an MP3 file
≥ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “ 128 kbps or more” and “ Fixed” .
≥ Bit rate 8 kbps of MPEG-2 and sampling frequency 16 kHz of MPEG-2 cannot be reproduced.
≥ If set to VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the file playing time may not be displayed correctly.
≥ The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding software and the bit rate. For details refer to
the user manual of your encoding software.
Name file and folders in accordance with the standard of each file
system. Refer to the instructions of writing software for details.
≥This player can display file names of up to 31 ASCII character set in
scroll mode.
*Up to 15 letters can be displayed when scrolling in the Joliet sys-
tems. According to the standard, “á”, “ç”, etc. can be used.
❐ Recording MP3 files on CD-R/RW
Romeo
≥ Do not record files other than MP3s or unnecessary folders on a disc.
If too many folders or files other than MP3s are recorded on a disc, it may take some time before playback
starts, and you may have difficulties using fast forward and fast reverse.
≥ Use ISO 9660 file system (Extension of the ISO 9660 file systems are included.) (❐❐page 43). APPLE HFS
file system is not supported.
≥Characters that the player cannot display are shown as an asterisk.
Apple Extension to ISO 9660
Glossary
If they do not conform to ISO 9660 file system, the file may not play normally, or the file or folder names
may not be displayed correctly.
ISO 9660
ID3Tag
≥ Make sure to add the “ .mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.
A file with a different file name extension or none at all will not play.
≥ Although Multi session recording is supported, the use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Make sure to close the session when you finished recording on a disc.
≥ ID3Tags are not supported.
The song information is stored but not displayed. Discs written with ID3 Ver. 2 may not work properly.
≥ Packet writing software is not supported.
≥ A playlist function is not supported.
The most common international standard for the
logical format for files and directories.
A function that allows character information (title,
artist, album title, date, etc) to be written onto the
disc. Discs written with ID3 Ver. 2 may not work
properly. (Not supported)
APPLE HFS
The file system used by the Macintosh operating
system to organize data. (Not supported)
Packet writing
A method of writing data on a CD media in small in-
crements. (Not supported)
Multi-session
A method of adding data incrementally to a CD-R or
CD-RW in more than one recording session.
Record files and folders in the order in which you want them to be played. Some writing software lets you
specify the recording order by adding a prefix in the range of “01”j“09”, etc. to the file name. For details
refer to the use manual of your writing software.
ASCII character set
ASCII character set consisting of A to Z, a to z, dig-
its 0 to 9, and the following symbols: (space) ! " # $
% & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~
Disc-at-Once
A method of writing data in a media by just one op-
eration and no more writing after that.
Note:
≥You may encounter trouble in playing MP3s or displaying the information of MP3 files recorded with certain
writing softwares or CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives).
❐ Copyright
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 personally.
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Preliminary Steps
Caution:
Check and take steps as described in the tables below.
≥Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or
is something wrong.
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Trouble
Cause/Step
≥Do not use the unit in abnormal condi-
tion, for example, without sound, or with
smoke or foul smell, which can cause ig-
nition or electric shock. Immediately
stop using it and call the store where
you purchased it.
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Immediately switch the power off.
Disconnect the power connector and check that there is nei-
ther smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs.
Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to
do so.
Station is too far, or signals are too weak.
❐Select other stations of higher signal level.
The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.
❐If there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the motor antenna
relay control lead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the
car correctly.
Too much noise in FM
stereo and monaural
broadcasts.
Troubleshooting Tips
❐ Common
The radio antenna is not extended enough.
❐Fully extend the radio antenna.
Trouble
Cause/Step
Battery cable is not correctly connected.
❐Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.
Preset station is reset.
Car’s engine switch is not on.
❐Turn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.
Cables are not correctly connected.
❐Connect cables correctly.
❐ CD
Trouble
Cause/Step
Battery cable is not correctly connected.
❐Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.
Disc is upside down.
❐Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up.
No power.
Accessory cable is not correctly connected.
❐Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.
≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.
❐Clean disc, referring to the section on “ Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” .
Grounding wire is not correctly connected.
❐Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of the car.
Disc is in the CD com-
partment but no sound is
made, or disc is ejected
automatically.
Fuse is burnt out.
3z (8 cm) disc is ejected automatically.
❐Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest
Servicenter (see the attached sheet) and ask for fuse replacement.
A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3 type is played.
❐Discs that have CD-DA type data should be used.
Mute is set to ON.
❐The unit may not successfully play back 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 one another. Refer to in-
structions for the concerned devices for details.
❐Set it to OFF.
Cables are not correctly connected.
❐Connect cables correctly.
No sound.
Condensation (dew).
❐Wait for a while before use.
≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.
❐Clean disc, referring to the section on “ Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” .
The display shows “display and light off”.
❐Press [DISP] (display) to change the display.
Sound skips, bad sound
quality. (e.g. caused by
noise)
Only sound, no display.
Noise.
❐The unit may not successfully play back 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 one another. Refer to in-
structions for the concerned devices for details.
A mobile phone is used near the unit.
❐Keep the mobile phone away from the unit.
Audio sound is output
but the display shows
demonstration message.
Demonstration mode is ON.
❐Press [DISP] (display) to cancel demonstration mode.
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❐ CD (Continued)
❐ MP3 (Continued)
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Cause/Step
Trouble
Cause/Step
Mounting angle is over 30o.
❐Adjust mounting angle to less than 30x.
❐The recording quality differs depending on the encoding software
used, and on settings such as the bit rate. Set the bit rate within the
range specified in the specifications chart (❐❐page 61).
It is recommended to set the bit rate to “ 128 kbps or more” and
“ Fixed” .
Sound skips due to vi-
bration.
Instable mounting.
❐Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the
section on installation.
Poor recording quality,
sound skipping.
High-speed writing was executed when MP3 data was recorded on the
disc.
❐Decrease writing speed as low as possible.
≥ Disc is defective.
≥ Mechanical trouble.
❐Press [OPEN] to open the panel and press [<] (eject). If normal op-
eration is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit
or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Disc is not ejected.
Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback order.
❐Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by
adding a prefix in the range of “ 01”j“ 99” , etc. to the file name.
For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.
Files are not played in
the desired order.
Disc is dirty, or has scratches.
CD text is not displayed
normally.
❐Clean disc, referring to the section on “ Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
”
.
The disc does not conform to the file systems supported by this player.
❐Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems supported by this
player. For supported file systems see “ Notes on MP3” .
Folder/file name is not
displayed correctly.
The first track of a mix mode disc was reproduced. (Mix mode is a for-
mat in which data except music is recorded on the first track and music
data is recorded on other than the first track in a session.)
Time is counted but no
sound comes out.
❐There may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your writ-
ing software.
❐Play back music data recorded on other than the first track.
❐ MP3
You ran the file in fast forward or fast reverse during playback or turned
off the ignition switch of the car during playback.
❐Playing another file will return the file playing time to normal.
Trouble
Cause/Step
The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this
player.
❐Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems supported by this
player. For supported file systems see “ Notes on MP3” .
File playing time is not
displayed correctly.
You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file.
❐The file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file is
sometimes displayed incorrectly.
No playback.
Discs written with ID3 Ver. 2 may not work properly.
The MP3 fils is missing the “.mp3” file name extension.
❐Make sure to add the “ .mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.
The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much.
❐As checking of files takes longer in this case, do not record any un-
necessary folders or files other than MP3s on the disc.
It takes too long for
playback to start.
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Error Display Messages
❐ CD/MP3
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Display
Cause/Step
Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side.
No sound from left,
right, front or rear
speakers.
❐Adjust balance/fader setting as appropriate.
Cables are not correctly connected.
❐Connect the cables correctly.
≥ Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
≥ A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3 type is loaded.
❐ Check disc.
Left and right sounds
are reversed in stereo
listening.
The right speaker wire is connected to the left speaker and the left
speaker wire to the right speaker.
❐Connect the speaker wires to the correct ones.
Power off
Power off
Disc has scratches.
❐ Check disc.
❐ Remote Control Unit
Trouble
Cause/Step
Battery polarities are reversed.
❐Insert the battery correctly.
No operation by some cause.
❐If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you pur-
chased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Wrong the battery.
❐Check the battery.
Buttons are invalid for
operation.
Power off
The battery has run down.
❐Replace the battery.
When there is no MP3 files in the specified folder during direct MP3
folder selection.
❐Select another folder which contains MP3 files.
Remote control unit is in the wrong direction.
❐Direct the remote control unit at sensor on the front panel.
The player for some reason cannot read the file you are trying to play.
(File recorded in an unsupported file system, compression scheme, data
format, file name extension, damaged data, etc.)
❐Select a file that the player can read. Confirm the type of data
recorded on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary.
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Maintenance
❐ CD Changer
Care of the Unit
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Display
Cause/Step
❐ Cleaning this Unit
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe.
❐ Caution on Cleaning
Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner as they
may mar the surface of the unit.
≥ Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
≥ A disc other than a music CD (CD-DA type) is loaded.
❐ Check disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)
Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
Do not play any ordinary music CDs with labels
other than this one.
Disc has scratches.
❐ Check disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)
How to hold the disc
≥ Do not touch the underside of the disc.
≥ Do not scratch the discs.
Label side
≥ Do not bend disc.
≥ When not in use, keep the disc in the case.
No operation by some cause.
❐If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you pur-
chased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
The display continues if you cannot switch off the power.
Do not use irregular shaped discs.
Power off
Do not leave discs on the following places:
≥ Direct sunlight
Do not use irregular shaped discs.
≥ Near car heaters
No disc is in the changer (magazine).
≥ Dirty, dusty and damp areas
≥ Seats and dashboards
❐Insert discs into the changer (magazine).
<Right>
<Wrong>
Note:
≥For details, refer to operating instructions for the changer used.
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
Caution on new discs
Maintenance
Rough edges
A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer
perimeter. These may cause malfunction.
Remove the rough edges using a pencil, etc.
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, a soft cloth for
routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner or other solvents.
Product Servicing
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest au-
thorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or ball-
point pen stroke.
Replacing the Fuse
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or con-
necting the unit directly without a fuse, could cause fire or damage to the stereo unit.
≥ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), ei-
ther 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.
≥ The unit may not successfully play back 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 one another.
If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter for service.
≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is not closed.
≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contains other than CD-DA or MP3 data (video CD, etc.).
≥ Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW disc for handling it.
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If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the
battery, usually marked BAT.
❐ Identify All Leads
The first step in installation is to identify all the car
wires you’ll use when hooking up your sound sys-
tem.
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WARNING
This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not in-
tended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of po-
tential dangers involved in attempting to install this product.
Speakers
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label
it using masking tape and a permanent marker.
This will help avoid confusion when making con-
nections later.
Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads
for each speaker which are usually color coded.
A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the
speaker they are connected with is to test the leads
using a 1.5 V AA battery as follows.
Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and
stroke the other lead across the other pole. You will
hear a scraping sound in one of the speakers if you
are holding a speaker lead.
Any attempt to install this product in a motor car by anyone other than qualified in-
staller could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
Note:
≥Do not connect the power connector to the stereo
unit until you have made all connections. If there
are no plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires,
insulate all exposed leads with electrical tape until
you are ready to use them. Identify the leads in
the following order.
≥Install the unit in the dashboard.
≥Check the operation of the unit.
If you encounter problems, please consult your
nearest professional installer.
❐ Installation Hardware
If not, keep testing different lead combinations until
you have located all the speaker leads. When you
label them, include the speaker location for each.
No.
Item
Diagram Q’ty
1
Mounting collar
1
Power Lead
Caution:
Antenna Motor
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug
(leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you
can work with individual leads.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Hex. nut (5 mm·)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
≥This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative
ground auto battery system only. Do not at-
tempt to use it in any other system. Doing so
could cause serious damage.
If your car is equipped with an automatic power an-
tenna, identify the car motor antenna lead by con-
necting one bulb tester lead to the car battery lead
and touching the remaining exposed wires from the
cut radio connector plug one at a time. You will
hear the antenna motor activate when you touch
the correct wire.
Rear support strap
Before you begin installation, look for the items
which are packed with your unit.
Tapping screw
(5 mm·a16 mm)
Mounting bolt (5 mm·)
Antenna
≥Warranty Card…Fill this out promptly.
≥Panasonic Servicenter List for Service Directory
…Keep for future reference in case the product
needs servicing.
≥Installation Hardware…Needed for in-dash in-
stallation.
The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a metal
plug at the end.
Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and
ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.
Power connector
Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the
exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug.
Touch one wire at a time until you find the outlet
that causes the test bulb to light.
❐ Connect All Leads
Removable face plate
case
Now that you have identified all the wires in the car,
you are ready to begin connecting them to the
stereo unit wires. The wiring diagram (❐ page 58)
shows the proper connections and color coding of
the leads.
❐ Required Tools
You’ll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 V AA battery, and
the following:
Trim plate
Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb
also turns off and on, that outlet is the car power
lead.
Lock cancel plate
12 V DC
Test bulb
Electrical
tape
Side-cut
pliers
We strongly recommend that you test the unit be-
fore making a final installation.
You can set the unit on the floor and make tempo-
rary connections to test the unit. Use electrical tape
to cover all exposed wires.
If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radio
(RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN).
❐ Overview
This product should be installed by a professional.
However, if you plan to install this product yourself,
your first step is to decide where to install it. The
instructions in these pages will guide you through
the remaining steps:
Battery Lead
Important:
If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need
to locate the car’s battery lead. Otherwise you may
ignore this procedure. (The yellow battery lead pro-
vides continuous power to maintain a clock, memo-
ry storage, or other function.)
≥Connect the red power lead last, after you have
made and insulated all other connections.
❐ Dashboard Specifications
Thickness Min. 3⁄16z (4.75 mm)
Max. 7⁄32z (5.56 mm)
(Please refer to the “ WARNING” statement
above.)
Ground
Connect the black ground lead of the power con-
nector to the metal car chassis.
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car
battery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb
to the chassis and checking the remaining exposed
wires from the cut radio connector plug.
23⁄32z (53 mm)
≥Identify and label the car wires.
≥Connect the car wires to the wires of the power
connector.
75⁄32z (182 mm)
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❐ Final Checks
1. Make sure that all wires are properly connected
and insulated.
2. Make sure that the stereo unit is securely held in
the mounting collar.
3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper
operation.
❐ Installation Procedures
Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram
(❐ page 58) for the proper hookups. Follow the di-
agram carefully to avoid damaging the speakers
and the stereo unit.
First complete the electrical connections, and
then check them for correctness. (❐ page 58)
The included mounting collar 1 is designed
specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach
any other model.
Insert mounting collar 1 into the dashboard, and
bend the mounting tabs out with a screwdriver.
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Fastening the mounting collar
The tabs to be bent vary depending on
the car. Bend them with a screwdriver
The speakers used must be able to handle more
than 50 W of audio power. If using an optional
audio amplifier, the speakers should be able to han-
dle the maximum amplifier output power. Speakers
with low input ratings can be damaged. Speaker
impedance should measure 4–8 ≠, which is typi-
cally marked on most speakers. Lower or higher
impedance speakers will affect output and can
cause both speaker and stereo unit damage.
Motor Antenna
1
to fasten the mounting collar
ly in the dashboard.
secure-
If you have difficulties, consult your nearest author-
ized professional installer for assistance.
Dashboard
❐ Preparation
Tab
≥We strongly recommend that you wear gloves
for installation work to protect yourself from
injuries.
≥When bending the mounting tabs of the
mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful
not to injure your hands and fingers.
1
Mounting collar
6 Power connector
Tab
Connect the car motor antenna lead to the dark blue
motor antenna relay control lead.
(Do not confuse the antenna lead with blue/white
stripe lead for a power amplifier.)
Note:
≥To securely install the unit, fully
bend a number of the tabs so that
there is no rattling.
≥Be sure to fasten the unit securely
when joining it with the mounting
Battery
Mounting tabs
5 Mounting bolt (5 mm·)
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≥Disconnect the cable from the negative battery
terminal (see caution below).
≥Unit should be installed in a horizontal position
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but
not more than 30o.
Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio
wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.
Antenna
Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead
into the antenna receptacle.
1
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collar
Secure the rear of the unit.
Equipment
2
5
6
,
After fixing mounting bolt and power connector
Connect any optional equipment such as an amplifi-
er, according to the instructions furnished with the
equipment. Leave about 12z (30 cm) of distance
between the speaker leads/amplifier unit and the
antenna/antenna extension cord. Read the operat-
ing and installation instructions of any equipment
you will connect to this unit.
fix the rear of the unit to the car body by either
method (a) or (b) shown below.
3 Insert trim plate 8.
Less than 30x
After installation, reconnect the negative - bat-
tery terminal.
Caution:
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Power
≥Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a
car with a trip or navigational computer since
all user settings stored in memory will be lost.
Instead take extra care with installing the unit
to prevent shorts.
Connect the red power lead to the correct car radio
wire or to the appropriate fuse port on the fuse
block.
If the stereo unit functions properly with all these
connections made, disconnect the wires and pro-
ceed to the final installation.
(a) Using the rear support strap 3
(b) Using the rubber cushion (option)
Fire wall of car
Dashboard Installation
Installation Opening
Rear support bracket
(provided on the car)
4 Tapping screw
Rubber cushion (option)
(5 mm·a16 mm)
3 mm·
❐ Final Installation
Lead Connections
Connect all wires, making sure that each connec-
tion is insulated and secure. Bundle all loose wires
and fasten them with tape so they will not fall down
later. Now insert the stereo unit into the mounting
collar.
23/32q
(53 mm)
2 Hex. nut
(5 mm·)
75/32q
(182 mm)
3 Rear support
5 Mounting bolt
strap
This unit can be installed in any dashboard having
an opening as shown above. The dashboard should
be 3⁄16z (4.75 mm)j7⁄32z (5.56 mm) thick in order to
be able to support the unit.
(5 mm·)
5 Mounting bolt
(5 mm·)
1 Mounting collar
Congratulations! After making a few final checks,
you’re ready to enjoy your new auto stereo system.
1 Mounting collar
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Anti-Theft System
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable.
The security indicator will blink.
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Switch off the power of the unit.
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Plate into Case
1 Switch off the power of the unit.
2 Remove the removable face plate. (❐ page 56)
3 Gently press the bottom of the case and open
the cover. Place the face plate into the case and
take it with you when you leave the car.
Remove the removable face plate.
1 Press [OPEN]. The removable face plate will
1
Main unit
1 Open
7 Removable face plate case
Contact
2 Push
be opened.
OPEN
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[OPEN]
P SET/DISC
OSFET
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SET/APM
3 Pull out
2 Push the face plate to the left.
3 Pull it out toward you.
Install Removable Face Plate
1 Fit the face plate with its left hole on one of the
pins provided on the main unit.
Contact
2 Fit the other hold on the other pin applying
slight pressure.
3 Move the face plate up and down a few times to
make sure it is secure. Then close the front
panel and press down the right side of the face
plate until it clicks into plate.
2 Remove the trim plate 8 with a screwdriver.
8 Trim plate
2
3
Screwdriver
1
Security Indicator
The security indicator blinks when the removable
face plate is removed from the unit.
3 1 Insert the lock cancel plates 9 along the
grooves on both sides of the main unit
until “ click” is heard.
Security indicator
1 Insert
Insert the tab
end in the
outer groove.
2 Pull out the unit while pushing the plates
further inside.
Active the security function in the function settings.
(❐ page 40)
9 Lock cancel plate
Panel Removal Alarm
“Click”
This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to re-
move the panel before leaving your car. This func-
tion is activated when the security indicator is on.
Caution:
2 Pull out
≥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.
4 Remove the unit pulling with both hands.
≥Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises to high level.
≥Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical con-
tacts.
≥If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
≥To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.
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Accessory used for wiring
No.
Item
Q’ty
Caution:
≥This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC, negative ground battery system.
≥To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below.
≥Remove approximately 1⁄4z (5 mm) of protective covering from the ends of the leads before connecting.
≥Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
≥Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a possible short-circuit from the car chassis. Bundle all cables
and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.
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≥Remember, if your car has a drive computer or a navigation computer, the data of its memory may be
erased when the battery terminals are disconnected.
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Preout cord (Rear)
R (Red)
FRONT
REAR
L (White)
R (Red)
❐ Wiring Diagram
L (White)
R (Red)
CD changer input cord
CD.C-IN
L (White)
AUX input cord
Subwoofer cord
R (Red)
AUX-IN
Antenna
L (White)
CD changer control
connector
(Red)
Monaural
S.W-OUT
External amplifier control lead
(White)
(Max. 500 mA)
(Blue/white stripe)
6
Power connector
This lead is for connection to the power amplifier.
Note:
This lead is used for power control when an external power
amplifier is connected. The power supply of a power amplifier
will be activated when turning on the power of this unit.
≥
(White)
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Left
Front speaker lead
(White/black stripe)
(Gray)
-
+
Not used.
Note:
FRONT SP
To front speaker
(Brown/white stripe)
(Dark blue)
Right
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Insulate this lead with vinyl tape.
-
+
(Gray/black stripe)
Motor antenna relay control lead
(To motor antenna) (Max. 500 mA)
This lead is not intended for use with switch actuated power antenna.
Note:
(Green)
The power antenna extends automatically when the AM/FM
radio mode is selected.
≥
Left
Rear speaker lead
(Green/black stripe)
Registor (1 k≠)
Fuse (15 A)
-
+
ACC power lead
To ACC power, _12 V DC.
ACC
REAR SP
To rear speaker
(Red)
(Violet)
Right
-
Battery lead
To the battery, continuous _12 V DC.
BATTERY 15 A
(Violet/black stripe)
(Yellow)
Ground lead
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.
(Black)
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❐ General
Power supply:
12 V DC (11 Vj16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground
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≥CD changer (CX-DP88U, option)
≥Stereo power amplifier
Current consumption:
Maximum power output:
Tone adjustment range:
Bass:
Less than 2.2 A (CD play mode; 0.5 Wa4 channels)
50 Wa4 channels at 1 kHz, volume control maximum
n12 dB at 100 Hz
Note:
Treble:
n12 dB at 10 kHz
≥For wiring, carefully read the operating instructions for the devices connected.
Suitable speaker impedance: 4j8 ≠
Preamp output voltage:
Subwoofer output voltage:
Pre-Amp output impedance: 200 ≠
Subwoofer output impedance:200 ≠
2.5 V (CD play mode; 1 kHz, 0 dB)
2.5 V
Ground lead
CD changer
CX-DP88U
Dimensions (WaHaD):
7za115/16za57/8z (178a50a150 mm)
Weight:
3 lbs. 8 oz (1.6 kg)
❐ FM Stereo Radio
Frequency range:
87.9 MHzj107.9 MHz
11.0 dBf. (1.25 ¨V, 75 ≠)
15.2 dBf. (1.6 ¨V, 75 ≠)
30 Hzj15 kHz (n3 dB)
Usable sensitivity:
50 dB quieting sensitivity:
Frequency response:
Extension cord
(included for CX-DP88U)
Alternate channel selectivity: 75 dB
Stereo separation:
Image response ratio:
IF response ratio:
Signal/noise ratio:
35 dB (1 kHz)
R (Red)
75 dB
100 dB
70 dB
CD.C-IN
L (White)
❐ AM Radio
Frequency range:
Usable sensitivity:
530 kHzj1 710 kHz
29 dB/¨V (25 ¨V, S/N 20 dB)
S.W-OUT
Battery lead
CD changer control connector
❐ CD Player
Sampling frequency:
DA converter:
BATTERY
8 times oversampling
MASH·1 bit/4 DAC system
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Error correction system:
Pick-up type:
Light source:
Panasonic super decoding algorithm
Astigma 3-beam
Semiconductor laser
L
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(Red)
DIN cord
(White)
Wave length:
780 nm
Frequency response:
Signal/noise ratio:
Total harmonic distortion:
Wow and flutter:
Channel separation:
MP3 decoding:
20 Hzj20 kHz (n1 dB)
96 dB
0.01 % (1 kHz)
Below measurable limits
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75 dB
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3/MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) 32 kbpsj256 kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
(MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3) 16 kbpsj160 kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
(MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3) 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
Bit rate:
Sampling frequency:
Stereo power
amplifier
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Note:
Subwoofer speakers
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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
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Printed in China
Imprimé en Chine
Impreso en China
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