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Heavy Duty CD player/Weather Band Receiver
Model: CQ-5100U
Operating Instructions
• Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before
using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
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Safety Information ■ ■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the components of your car audio system carefully before using product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting the system. They contain instructions about how to use the from improper connections and operations. The meanings of system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you
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❑ Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel. Caution Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by the Observe the following cautions when using this shop where you purchased it. Panasonic is not liable for any unit. problems resulting from your own installation of the unit. ❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. ❑ Follow the instruction to install and wire the Keep the volume level low enough to be aware
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Customer Services Directory Service in Puerto Rico U.S.A. Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; Panasonic Sales Company locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Factory Servicenter: Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 http://www.panasonic.com/support Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-291
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Limited Warranty which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by U.S.A. products not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 improper antenna, in
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Contents Safety Information(Part 15 of the FCC Rules). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Customer Services Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power and Sound Controls Power Display Change Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory Press [DISP] (display) to switch to the clock indicator lights. display. Power on: Press [MODE](POWER). Power off: Hold down [MODE](POWER) for When the power is off: more than 1 second. No display Clock display Note: “Adj” is displayed when the clock is not adjusted (➡ page 10) Volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Volume level (0 to 40) (default:
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Power and Sound Controls (Continued) SQ (Sound Quality) SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the touch of button in accordance with your listening music type. Hold down [SQ] for more than 2 seconds to select the sound type as follows: (FLAT) flat frequency response: does not emphasize any part. (default) (ROCK) speedy and heavy sound: exaggerates bass and treble. (POP) wide-ranged and deep sound: slightly emphasizes bass and treble. (VOCAL) clear sound: emphasizes middle t
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Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 Audio Modes seconds in audio mode (2 seconds in volume mode), the display returns to the (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader) regular mode. Push [VOLUME] (PUSH SEL) to select the audio q mode. Regular Mode Volume Bass Fader Balance Treble push Turn [VOLUME] clockwise or counterclockwise to w turn change each level. Volume: default : 18 Adjustable range: 0 to 40 Bass: default : 0 dB Adjustable range: –12 to +12 dB (by 2 dB step) Treble: default : 0 dB A
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Clock Adjustment Selecting the Clock Display Press [DISP] (CLOCK) to change the display. Radio mode display (default) Clock display The 12-hour system is used for the clock. [{ TUNE], [} TUNE] Initial Time (Hours, Minutes) q Press [DISP] (CLOCK). “Adj” is displayed when the clock is not adjusted. w Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 seconds. (Hour blinks) e Adjust the hour. (Hour set) Time Reset Press [}]: sets the hour ahead. Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 Press [{]: sets the
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Radio q Radio Mode Press [MODE] to change to the radio mode. Radio CD Player AUX Mode a a c ( When a CD disc is loaded. ) FM stereo indicator, lights while receiving an FM stereo signal. w Band Band Press [BAND] to change the band. Frequency FM1 FM2 AM 162 (Weather Band) Manual Tuning e [}TUNE]: Higher frequency [{TUNE]: Lower frequency Seek Tuning Hold down for more than 0.5 seconds and release it. [}TUNE]: Higher frequency [{TUNE]: Lower frequency Tuning will automatically stop when the nex
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Radio (Continued) Preset Station Setting Up to 6 stations can be saved in each of the FM1, FM2 and AM preset station memories. Note: Existing saved stations are overwritten with new stations after following this procedure. Band q Press [BAND](APM) to select a desired band. (➡ page 11) Preset buttons from [1] to [6] w Auto Preset Memory (APM) Hold down [BAND] (APM: auto preset memory) for more than 2 seconds. • The 6 stations with good reception will be automatically saved in the memory under
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CH7 Selection Tuning in a Weather Band Station • Press [BAND](APM) to select WB (Weather Band). (a page 11) • Press any of the buttons [1] to [6] to monitor the preset station. WB Weather Band Frequency (channel) Number Note: The weather band (CH1-6) has been preset. CH7 is selected by pressing [}] or [{]. Weather Band Stations National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 Iocations throughout the U.S. on seven VHF/FM frequencies. Tune to weather band to receive continuous weather informati
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CD Player Disc Insert and Playback Disc insert Playback will start automatically after the player 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 ordinary music CD is loaded, this player recognizes it as an ordinary music CD.) *CD-DA: A general music CD format. “LOAd” will be displayed until the disc is loaded. Label Side Notes: • Do not insert a disc when “DISC” indicator lights. • The power will be turned on automat
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Caution • Only 12 cm {5"} CD, CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs are available for this unit. • This unit does not support CD text display. • This unit does not support MP3 and WMA disc playback. • Refer to page 21 about notes on CD-R/RW. • This unit is not designed for any 8 cm {3"} disc. • If you insert an 8 cm {3"} disc and can not eject it, turn ACC of your car off once and turn it on again, then press [u] (eject). • Do not use irregular shaped discs. • Do not use discs that have a
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AUX (Auxiliary Input Mode) Before Using the Portable Audio Device Warning ¡ Do not place the connected portable audio device or mini-plug cable in a location where it will prevent the SRS airbag may not operate correctly or the portable audio device may be catapulted outward by the deploying airbag, which may result in serious injury or death. *Refer to the owner's manual for your car regarding the deploying position of the SRS airbag. ¡ Please or temporarily fix the portable audio device and
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Listening to the portable audio device q Turn on the connected portable audio device and play the music. w Press [MODE] (POWER) to change to AUX mode. The sound of the portable audio device is output through the speakers. ( When a CD disc is loaded ) CD player AUX Mode Radio “AU In” will be displayed when switch to the AUX mode. Display change Press [DISP] to change the display. AUX input mode (default) Clock display Notes: • If you disconnect the mini-plug cable and connect it again in AUX m
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Troubleshooting If You Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. Warning If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is ¡ Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized for example, without sound, or with smoke Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by or a foul smell, which can cause ignition or qualified personnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to electric shock. Imme
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❐ Radio Trouble Check point Station is too far, or signals are too weak. Much noise in FM stereo a Select other stations of higher signal level. and monaural broad- casts. The radio antenna is not extended enough. a Extend fully the radio antenna. Battery cable is not correctly connected. Preset station is reset. a Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active. ❐ CD Trouble Check point Disc is upside down. a Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up. • Disc
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Troubleshooting (Continued) ❐ CD (Continued) Trouble Check point • Disc is defective. • Mechanical trouble. Disc is not ejected. a Press [u] (eject). If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs. The first track of a mix mode disc was reproduced. (Mix mode is a format in Time is counted but no which data except music is recorded on the first track and music data is sound comes out. recorded on other than the fir
