English Operating Instructions AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver Model: CQ-RX400U WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver (CQ-RX400U) Model: CQ-RX200U/CQ-RX100U/ CQ-RX100L (CQ-RX400U) • Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
Safety Information Q Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
Features Expansion Module (Hub Unit) SQ (Sound Quality) You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, CLUB). You can customize your settings for these and save them for instant recall. SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality) Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of 3 bands. This lets you fine-tune sound quality for each genre to suit car-interior acoustics and your personal preferences. (« “Sound Control”) USB Connector \CQ-RX400U\ The USB Connector is equipped on the front panel.
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Cleaning the Unit Maintenance/Fuse Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents. If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer, or your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. Fuse Warning • Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit.
Specifications General FM Radio Power supply : DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V DC), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground Current consumption : Less than 2.1 A (CD mode; 0.5 W x 4 channels) Maximum power output : 50 W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), volume control maximum Tone/SQ adjustment range : SQ Low/Bass: ±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz) SQ Mid: ±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz) SQ High/Treble: ±12 dB (at 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz) Speaker impedance :4 – 8 j Pre-amp output voltage : 2.
Caution Observe the following cautions when using this unit. RKeep the sound volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving. RThis unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles. RDo not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the engine turned off. Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the engine turned off will drain the battery. RDo not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Notes on Discs If you use commercial CDs, they must have either of these labels shown at right. Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable. How to hold the disc • • • • Disc Insert Do not touch the underside of the disc. Do not scratch on the disc. Do not bend the disc. When not in use, keep disc in the case. Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) Printed side Do not use discs that fit any of the descriptions given below. Using these discs may damage the discs or cause the unit to malfunction.
Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC • The file extension for files encoded with the iTunes Apple Lossless Encoder is “.m4a”, but such files cannot be played on this player. • Files under copyright protection cannot be played. Playable Audio File CQ-RX400U CQ-RX200U CQ-RX100U CQ-RX100L MP3/WMA/AAC MP3/WMA MP3/WMA MP3/WMA Notes for AAC playback is only for the model CQ-RX400U. What is MP3/WMA/AAC? MP3* (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio.
Display Information Recording MP3/WMA/AAC Files on a CDMedia/USB-Device Displayed items • CD-TEXT • MP3 (ID3 tag) Disc title Album name Track title Title name/artist name • MP3/WMA/AAC • WMA (WMA tag) Folder name Album name File name Title name/artist name • AAC (Song information) Album name Title name/artist name Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC (continued) Displayable characters • Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 32 characters.
\CQ-RX200U\ \CQ-RX100U\ \CQ-RX100L\ Compression method Bit rate VBR MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 32 k – 320 kbps Yes Sampling frequency 32, 44.1, 48 kHz MPEG 2 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 8, 11.025, 12 kHz Windows Media Audio Ver. 2 – 9* 64 k – 160 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz * WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.
First Time Power On Preparation your car’s ignition switch 1 Set to the ACC or ON position. ACC ON \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ Battery Installation Cancellation of Demonstration The demonstration message appears for initial use. your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or 1 Set ON position. [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select) to 4 Press select DEMO. [VOL] counterclockwise. 5 Turn For using the remote control, press [0] ( ). \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ 2 Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
General [SRC] (Source) selects a source. [PWR] (Power) toggles power on/off. Remote Control Sensor [VOL] (Volume) AUX1 Connector (3.5 mm stereo) From line output of external sound/audio device (ex. Siliconaudio player, HDD player, etc.) [SQ] (Sound Quality) selects a sound type (SQ). Caution • Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX connection is completed. Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and damage your speakers and your hearing.
Radio (AM/FM) [TUNE ] [TUNE ] down/up the frequency. (Hold it down for more than 0.5 seconds and release it for seek tuning.) [SRC] (Source) selects a source. [DISP] (Display) switches the information on the display. Radio Source Display Operation Flow [BAND] selects a band in the radio source. [APM] (Auto Preset Memory) executes APM in the radio source. (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds.) Preset buttons [1] to [6] selects a preset station in the radio source, and presets the current station.
Audio Settings [VOL] selects a value in the audio menu. (PUSH SEL) (Push to select) selects items in the audio menu. [DISP] (Display) exits from the audio menu. [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to open the audio menu. 1 Press Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio setting (2 seconds in the volume adjustment, 10 seconds in the SQ adjustment), the display returns to the regular mode. [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to select a 2 Press mode to be adjusted. [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to 3 Turn adjust.
Function Settings [VOL] selects a value in the function menu. (PUSH SEL) (Push to select) selects items in the function menu. [DISP] (Display) exits from the function menu. down [VOL] (PUSH SEL) for 2 sec. or more to open the function menu. 1 Hold Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in function setting, the display returns to the regular mode. Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL) to select a mode to [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to 2 be 3 Turn adjusted. adjust.
Sound Control Press [SQ] to activate the SQ selection mode. Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows. (ROCK) speedy and heavy sound: exaggerates bass and treble. Press [DISP] to return to the regular mode. (POP) wide-ranged and deep sound: slightly emphasizes bass and treble. Notes: • After pressing [SQ] on the main unit, you can also select a sound type by pressing the preset buttons [1] to [6]. • Please refer to “Audio Settings” for the adjustment to each speaker.
Remote Control Unit Notes: • This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded) • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and operate it. [0] to [9] selects a preset station (1 to 6), presets the current station (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds.), inputs the number in direct selection. [#] (NUMBER) executes the direct selection. [RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT] toggles on/off each play mode.
QSystem-up Connector \CQ-RX200U\ Radio Disc Player System-up Connector AUX 1* General Operations («Right) When an optional device is connected: Shift to connected device When connecting CD changer When connecting iPod \CQ-RX100U\ \CQ-RX100L\ Radio \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ Disc Player When connecting XM Receiver AUX* When connecting Sirius Receiver When connecting Bluetooth® Unit QAUX1 Connector OR AUX IN*: \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ When an expansion module is connected: The devices connecte
Player (Disc Player) Notes: • The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded. • A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA/AAC data on it may not be reproduced normally. Playable Audio File CQ-RX400U CQ-RX200U CQ-RX100U CQ-RX100L MP3/WMA/AAC MP3/WMA MP3/WMA MP3/WMA Notes for AAC playback is only for the model CQ-RX400U. [ ] [ ] skip to the previous/next folder. Disc slot takes a disc in with the printed side facing up. Printed side up [ ] (Eject) ejects the disc.
CD-DA Mode Display Display Change Press [DISP] to change the display. Lights when the disc is loaded. Disc Player (CD-DA disc): Normal Track number Play time Disc Player (MP3/WMA/AAC disc): Normal Disc title Play time Track title Folder name/ Album* File name/ Title, artist* Clock Player Source Display Play Mode indicators Clock MP3/WMA/AAC Mode Display *ID3/WMA/AAC Tag On/Off Hold down [3] for more than 2 seconds. File number Play Mode indicators Lights when folder random/repeat/scan is on.
Troubleshooting If You Suspect Something Wrong Warning Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.
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