Panasonic CQ-5301U manual

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    Operating Instructions M U T E Heavy Duty CD player/Weather Band Receiver CQ-5301U • Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference. R[...]

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    CQ-5301U 2 Wa rning Observe the following warnings when handling this unit. ❑ The driver should not operate the system while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before operating the system. ❑ Use the[...]

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    CQ-5301U 3 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS I LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REP AIR YOURSELF . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Laser products: Wave length: 790 nm Laser power: No hazardous[...]

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    CQ-5301U 4 Contents Safety Information(Part 15 of the FCC Rules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ❒ Power and Sound Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power , volume, mute, display change, audio m[...]

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    M U T E CQ-5301U 10 Radio (Continued) Preset buttons from [1] to [6] 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. Caution: To ensure safety , never attempt to preset stations while you are d[...]

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    M U T E CQ-5301U 11 T uning in a Weather Band Station • Press [BAND](APM) to select WB (Weather Band). ( a page 9) • Press any of the buttons [1] to [6] to monitor the preset station. W eather Band Stations National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 Iocations throughout the U.S. on seven VHF/FM frequencies. T une to weather band to receive[...]

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    M U T E CQ-5301U 12 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.) “LOAd” will be displayed[...]

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    M U T E CQ-5301U 13 Cautions: • Only 5" (12 cm) 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 18 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs. • This unit is not designed for any 3" (8 cm) disc. • If y[...]

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    CQ-5301U 14 Tr oubleshooting Preliminar y Steps Check and take steps as described in the tables below . If Y ou Suspect Something Wrong Immediately switch the power off. Disconnect the power connector and check that there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is danger[...]

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    CQ-5301U 15 Much noise in FM stereo and monaural broad- casts. Tr ouble Station is too far , or signals are too weak. a Select other stations of higher signal level. The radio antenna is not extended enough. a Extend fully the radio antenna. Preset station is reset. Battery cable is not correctly connected. a Connect the battery cable to the termin[...]

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    CQ-5301U 16 Tr oubleshooting (Continued) No sound from left, right, front, or rear speaker . Tr ouble Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side. a Adjust BAL/F AD as appropriate. 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[...]

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    CQ-5301U 17 Error Display Messages ❐ CD Disc is dirty , or is upside down. A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is loaded. ➡ Check the disc. Disc has scratches. ➡ Check the disc. No operation by some cause. ➡ If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.[...]

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    CQ-5301U 18 Care of the Unit Notes on Discs Notes on CD-Rs/RWs ❐ 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. Do not play any ordinary music CDs with labels other than this one. How to hold the disc • Do not touch the underside of [...]

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    CQ-5301U 19 Speaker Connections Caution: Please follow the instructions given below . Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers. L R - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + L R L R L R <Right> <Wrong> (White) (White w/black stripe) Chassis (Gray w/black stripe) (Gray) Chassis • Use ung[...]

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    CQ-5301U 20 Installation Guide ❐ This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of potential dangers involved in attempting to install this product. Any attempt to install this product in a vehicle by anyone other than a qualified ins[...]

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    CQ-5301U 21 ❐ Preparation ❐ Installation Hardware Wa rning: If your vehicle is equipped with air bag and/or anti-theft systems, specific procedures may be required for connection and disconnection of the battery to install this product. Before attempting installation of this electronic component, contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer to d[...]

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    CQ-5301U 22 Installation (Continued) 1 2 3 Cautions: • We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries. • When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver , be careful not to injure your hands and fingers. First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for[...]

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    CQ-5301U 23 To Remove the Unit from the vehicle's dashboard Insert each Removal T ool i and pull. Note: Do not lose Removal T ools. They will be needed to remove the unit from the vehicle's dashboard. i Removal T ool (U-shaped)[...]

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    CQ-5301U 24 Electrical Connections Cautions: • This wiring information is for experienced technical individual, for safety reason, please your dealer wire this connection. • This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC, negative ground battery system. • T o prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below. • [...]

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    CQ-5301U 25 Specifications ❐ General Power Supply: 12 V DC (11 V-16 V) test V oltage 14.4 V , Negative ground Current consumption: Less than 2.5 A (CD mode, 0.5 W 4-speaker) Maximum Power Output: 37 W ¥ 4 channels at 400 Hz, Volume Control maximum T one adjustment range: Bass: ± 12 dB at 100 Hz Tr eble: ± 12 dB at 10 kHz Power Output: 18 W per[...]

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    YFM284C478ZA T AMACO0505-0 Printed in China Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Electric Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094[...]