R Heavy Duty CD player/Weather Band Receiver CQ-5301U Operating Instructions MUTE • Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
Safety Information ■ 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. Warning This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions.
❑ Follow the instruction to install and wire the product. Caution Observe the following cautions when handling this unit. ❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving. ❑ Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit. To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for infants.
Contents Safety Information(Part 15 of the FCC Rules). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ❒ Power and Sound Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power, volume, mute, display change, audio mode (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader) ❒ Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Initial time, time reset ❒ Radio . . . . . . . .
Power and Sound Controls Power Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights. Power on: Press [MODE](POWER). Power off: Hold down [MODE](POWER) for more than 1 second. ACC ON MUTE Volume Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Volume level (0 to 40) (default:18) Mute Press [MUTE] to mute the sound completely. Up Press [MUTE] again to cancel.
Power and Sound Controls (Continued) MUTE 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. Press [SQ] for more than 1 second 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.
Audio Modes (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader) Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio mode (2 seconds in volume mode), the display returns to the regular mode. q Push [SEL] to select the audio mode. push MUTE w Turn [VOL] (volume) clockwise or counterclockwise to change each level.
Clock Setting Selecting the Clock Display Press [DISP] to change the display. Radio mode display (default) Clock display The 12-hour system is used for the clock. MUTE Time Setting [{ TUNE], [} TUNE] (Hours, Minutes) q Press [MODE] (POWER). w Press [DISP] (CLOCK). e Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 seconds. r Adjust the hour. Press [}]: sets the hour ahead. Press [{]: sets the hour back. Time Reset When you want to reset the time, repeat steps q to r. t Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Radio q Radio Mode Press [MODE] to change to the radio mode. Radio CD Player a c ( When CD disc loaded ) FM stereo indicator, lights while receiving an FM stereo signal. MUTE w Band Press [BAND] to change the band. FM1 FM2 AM 162 (Weather Band) e Manual Tuning [}TUNE]: Higher frequency [{TUNE]: Lower frequency Seek Tuning Press and hold for more than 0.5 seconds and release it.
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. q Band Press [BAND](APM) to select a desired band. (➡ page 9) MUTE Preset buttons from [1] to [6] w Auto Preset Memory (APM) Press and hold [BAND] (APM: auto preset memory) for more than 2 seconds.
MUTE Tuning 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. 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.
CD Player Disc Insert and Playback Disc insert u (eject) 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 until the disc is loaded. Label Side Notes: • Do not insert a disc when “DISC” indicator lights. • The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loading.
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 you insert an 3" (8 cm) 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.
Troubleshooting Preliminary Steps Check and take steps as described in the tables below. If You 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 dangerous to do so. Cautions: • Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or if there is something wrong.
❐ Radio Trouble Much noise in FM stereo and monaural broadcasts. Preset station is reset. Cause/Step 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. Battery cable is not correctly connected. a Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active. ❐ CD Trouble Cause/Step Disc is upside down. a Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up.
Troubleshooting (Continued) ❐ CD (Continued) Trouble Cause/Step Mounting angle is over 30˚. a Adjust mounting angle to less than 30˚. Sound skips due to vibration. Instable mounting. a Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the section on installation. Disc is not ejected. • Disc is defective. • Mechanical trouble. 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.
Error Display Messages ❐ CD Trouble Cause/Step 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.
Maintenance Care of the Unit ❐ Cleaning this Unit ❐ Caution on Cleaning Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe. Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner as they may mar the surface of the unit. Notes on Discs Do not play any ordinary music CDs with labels other than this one. How to hold the disc • Do not touch the underside of the disc. • Do not scratch the discs. • Do not bend disc. • When not in use, keep the disc in the case. Label side Do not use irregular shaped discs.
Speaker Connections Caution: Please follow the instructions given below. Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers. L + - R+ - (White) + - (White w/black stripe) (Gray) + - (Gray w/black stripe) • Use ungrounded speaker only. • The maximum speaker input should be 37 W or more. (If used with the optional power amplifier, the speaker input should be higher than the maximum amplifier output.) • The speaker impedance should be 4 - 8 Ω.
Installation Guide WARNING ❐ 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 installer could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in serious personal injury or death.
❐ Preparation ❐ Installation Hardware Warning: 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 determine the required procedure and strictly follow their instructions.
Installation (Continued) 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 correctness.(a page 24) The included Mounting Collar q is designed specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach any other model.
To Remove the Unit from the vehicle's dashboard Insert each Removal Tool i and pull. i Removal Tool (U-shaped) Note: Do not lose Removal Tools. They will be needed to remove the unit from the vehicle's dashboard.
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. • To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below. • 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 vehicle chassis.
Specifications ❐ General Power Supply: Current consumption: Maximum Power Output: Tone adjustment range: Bass: Treble: Power Output: Suitable Speaker Impedance: Dimensions (W H D): Weight: 12 V DC (11 V-16 V) test Voltage 14.4 V, Negative ground Less than 2.5 A (CD mode, 0.5 W 4-speaker) 37 W ¥ 4 channels at 400 Hz, Volume Control maximum ± 12 dB at 100 Hz ± 12 dB at 10 kHz 18 W per channel into 4 ohms, 40 to 30 000 Hz at 3 % THD 4-8 Ω 7" 1-15/16" 5-7/8" (178 50 150 mm) 2.8 lbs. (1.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Electric Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 YFM284C478ZA TAMACO0505-0 Printed in China
