CQ-C1401U CQ-C1301U: Operating Instructions
CQ-C1401U CQ-C1301U: Operating Instructions
CQ-C1401U CQ-C1301U: Operating Instructions
English
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
CQ-C1401U
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
CQ-C1301U
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Operating Instructions
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(CQ-C1401U)
TEXT
(Only for
CQ-C1401U)
¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product
and keep this manual for future reference.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation instruc- important operating instructions and installation instruc-
tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
Warning Caution
severe injury or death. injury or material damage.
This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-C1401U and CQ-C1301U. All illustrations throughout this manual repre-
sent model CQ-C1401U unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences between 2 models.
between 2 models
Differences
Models CQ-C1401U CQ-C1301U
Features
CD changer control Yes No
XM Satellite Radio supported (XM receiver [XMD1000] is needed) not supported
Subwoofer output Yes No
U.S.A. CANADA
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; WARRANTY SERVICE
locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts For product operation and information assistance, please
and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
requests by visiting our Web Site at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360
http://www.panasonic.com/support Web: www.panasonic.ca
or, contact us via the web at: For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo ・Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized
You may also contact us directly at: Servicentre nearest you.
1-800-211-PANA (7262), ・Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, www.panasonic.ca
EST. ・A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs ¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files or
recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due displaying the information of MP3/WMA files recorded with
to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, certain writing software or CD recorders.
scratches, etc. on the disc surface. ¡ The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be assigned to
¡ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and each file depending on the file format.
high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them ¡ This unit does not have the play list function.
inside a car for extended periods may damage and make ¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of
playback impossible. Disc-at-Once is recommended.
¡ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due
Supported file systems
to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.
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¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is
not closed. Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, MIX mode CD, CD Extra is not
¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain supported.
CD-Rs/RWs
other than CD-DA data or MP3/WMA (Video CD, etc.).
Notes on
¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc Compression formats
for handling it. (Recommendation: “Points to remember when making
MP3/WMA files” on the right.)
Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media
¡ MPEG 1 audio layer 3 ¡ Windows Media
¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-
Bit rate: 32 k-320 kbps Audio Ver. 2, 8
ing a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA
VBR: Yes Bit rate: 64 k-192 kbps
files.
¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA files, Sampling frequency: VBR: No
the songs may not play in the intended order, or some 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Sampling frequency:
songs may not play at all. ¡ MPEG 2 audio layer 3 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
¡ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc, Bit rate: 8 k-160 kbps
use different folders for each data. VBR: Yes
¡ Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and unnec- Sampling frequency:
essary folder on a disc. 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
¡ The name of MP3/WMA file should be added by rules as
shown in the following descriptions and also comply with
the rules of each file system.
Notes on MP3/WMA
presence or absence of MP3/WMA file.
Caution ¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA
Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file name files, the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of playback
extension to a file that is not in the MP3/WMA will be played.
format. This may not only produce noise from ¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA
the speaker damage, but also damage your players even if the same disc is used.
hearing. ¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.
Display Information
Displayed items
¡ CD-TEXT ¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)
Disc title Album name
Track title Title name/Artist name
¡ MP3/WMA ¡ WMA (WMA tag)
Folder name Album name Windows Media, and the Windows logo
File name Title name/Artist name are trademarks, or registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the
Displayable characters United States and/or other countries.
¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of
each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft-
ware for details. Copyright
¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each lan- It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and
guage can be displayed. deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself per-
Notes: sonally.
¡ With some software in which MP3/WMA format files
have been encoded, the character information may not be
displayed properly.
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations as of
¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted
December 2004. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
into an asterisk ( ).
displayability of MP3/WMA.
ACC
ON 3 Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
Note: If you would like to turn on the power and make the
demonstration message appear, hold down [SRC] (PWR)
for more than 4 seconds.
Pull the insulation film out from the Note: Battery Information:
Installation
backside of the remote control Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in
Battery
gently.nly the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at
room temperature)
The 12-hour system is used for the clock. Clock Display at Power Off
1 Press [DISP] (CLOCK). Press [DISP] to change the display.
(clock display)
Display off
2 Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2
seconds.
Hours blinks
Clock display
3 Adjust the hour.
Hours set
Clock Setting
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
[]]: sets the hour back.
Notes:
¡ “ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡ Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.
[BAND]
[0] to [9]
selects a band in the tuner source,
selects a preset station/channel (1 to 6),
toggles pause/play in player source,
presets the current station/channel (Hold it down
executes the APM in tuner source (Hold it down for more than 2 seconds),
for more than 2 seconds.), toggles category mode on/off in the XM Satellite Radio source CQ-C1401U .
inputs the number in direct selection.
[#] (NUMBER)
[SRC] (SOURCE) [MENU] (SEL: Select)
executes the direct selection.
selects a source. selects the items in the audio menu.
[RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT]
(POWER)
toggles on/off each play mode.
toggles power on/off.
[]] [[]
down/up the frequency (Hold it down for more
than 0.5 seconds and release it for seek tuning.), POWER
SOURCE MENU
same time.
2 Press [5]. w Pull it out in the direction of the
arrow using a tough pointed object.
2
Functions
Warning
(NUMBER) twice.
¡Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of
¡ If there is no playable file in the selected folder, the first accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek
file or folder on the disc is selected. immediate medical attention.
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General Operations
Radio Disc Player exaggerates bass and treble.
CD Changer
or
XM radio (POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.
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Operation Flow
Note: Hold down either of them for more than 0.5 sec-
onds and release it for seek tuning.
Clock display
1 Select a band.
2 Hold down [BAND] (APM) for more than 2 (blinks once)
seconds.
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
The preset stations under best receiving conditions are
Station Preset
received for 5 seconds each after presetting the stations
(SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from
[1] to [6].
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
D·M
toggles pause/play in the
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APM
player source.
TUN
PWR CLOCK
SRC MUTE
1 2
SCROLL
3
RANDOM
4
SCAN
5
REPEAT
6
SQ
DISP [DISP] (Display)
switches the information on
the display.
[SRC] (Source) indicator [}] [{]
selects a source. skip to the previous/next disc in CD changer mode
(RANDOM)/(SCAN)/(REPEAT) CQ-C1401U ,
toggles on/off each play mode. and skip to the previous/next folder in MP3/WMA
(SCROLL) mode.
scrolls the information on display.
(CD/MP3/WMA mode)
Caution
¡ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.
¡ Do not insert a disc when the indicator lights.
¡ Refer to the section of “Notes on Discs” and “Notes
on MP3/WMA”.
¡ This unit does not support 8 cm {3”} discs.
¡ If you insert an 8 cm {3”} disc and cannot eject it, turn ACC of
your car off once and turn it on again, then press [u] (Eject).
Folder/disc selection
1 Press [SRC] to select the Disc Player
source. Press [{] / [}].
2 Select a desired portion. Disc Player (MP3/WMA disc):
Previous/next folder
Track/file selection CQ-C1401U
Operation Flow
Previous/next disc
Note: To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down
either of them.
Pause
Disc Player (CD-DA disc):
Previous/next track Press [BAND] (y / 5).
Disc Player (MP3/WMA disc): Press again to cancel.
Previous/next file Note: Pausing does not function in the CD changer
mode.
CQ-C1401U
CD Changer:
Previous/next track
(Default)
Play time folder name/file name are
Notes: displayed.
Play Mode indicators (blinks when disc random/repeat is
on) ¡ For scrolling text, press [3] (SCROLL).
¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the
disc.
¡ This unit does not support CD text display. (CD changer mode)
CQ-C1401U
All the available files/tracks in current folder/disc are played in Scan play
a random sequence. The first 10 seconds of each tracks/files is played in sequence.
Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 Press [5] (SCAN).
seconds.
Press again to cancel.
Hold down again to cancel.
Scan play (folder/disc)
Repeat play From the next folder/disc, the first 10 seconds of the first
The current track/file is repeated. file/track in each album is played in sequence.
Press [6] (REPEAT). Hold down [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 sec-
Press again to cancel. onds.
Hold down again to cancel.
E/TRACK
PUSH SEL
APM
TUN
PWR CLOCK
[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.
Volume
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18) q : Up
w : Down
Bass
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, q : Increased
Default: 0 dB) w : Decreased
Treble
Audio menu
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, q : Increased
Default: 0 dB) w : Decreased
Balance
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen- q : Right enhanced
ter)) w : Left enhanced
Fader
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen- q : Front enhanced
ter)) w : Rear enhanced
Subwoofer Level
(Setting Range: –6 dB to +6 dB and MUTE, q : Increased
Default: 0 dB) CQ-C1401U w : Decreased
Preparation: About XM
¡ You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000) with The direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology is used to provide
optional Digital Adapter (XMDPAN100). For details, refer to the listeners with crystal clear sound smoothly from coast to coast. XM is over
operating instructions for the XM receiver. 130 channels of sheer variety: digital-quality music, news, sports, comedy,
¡ Toll free number traffic & weather, talk, children’s programs, and more.
XM Tuner P/N: XMD1000 Call 1-800-XM-RADIO(96-72346) The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite
Extension cord P/N: XMDPAN100 Call 1-800-942-TERK(8375) Radio Inc.
[BAND]
selects a band in the XM Satellite
Radio source.
(Category)
toggles on/off the category mode. BAND
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Getting Started
the XM’s website or by calling them.
Operation Flow
[]]: Lower
[[]: Higher
Note: Channel selection is not available during the recep-
tion of channel 1 with category ON. To receive other chan-
nels, set the category to OFF or switch to another category.
Band/channel
Channel name
Channel
Artist name
Category name
Clock time
Channel Preset
1 Select a channel. a preset channel. However, broadcasting contents are the
same as what the stored channel provides.
2 Hold down [1] to [6] for more than 2 sec-
onds.
(blinks once)
Category Setting
mode ON or OFF. name.
The following functions are available when the category mode
is active.
2 Press [}] or [{] while the category name
¡ Enables category switching.
is displayed. Seeking will start.
¡ Enables channel selection only within the category selected
by category switching.
Cleaning the
Unit
If the replaced fuse fails, contact 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. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized
Panasonic Servicenter.
Anti-Theft System
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Caution
¡ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main
¡ This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to
unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.
water or excessive moisture.
¡ If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts,
¡ Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.
wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
¡ Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby
areas where the temperature rises high.
(Anti-Theft System)
2 Press [ ]. The face plate will open. 2 Press the right end of face plate until a
3 Pull it out toward you. “click” is heard.
1 2
Common Radio
● Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition ● Tune in to another station of high-inten-
switch to the ACC position.) Frequent sity waves.
● Verify the wiring. (battery lead, power noise ● Make sure that the antenna mounted
lead, ground lead, etc.) point is grounded properly.
No power ● Fuse blown (Contact the nearest
Panasonic Servicenter.) ● The preset memory is cleared to return
● Ask a professional for fuse replacement. Preset data to the original factory setting when the
● Be sure to use the same rated fuse. deleted power connector or battery is discon-
nected.
● Disable the mute function.
● Verify the wiring.
No sound Error Display Messages
● Wait until the dew disappears before
turning on the unit. (The disc is ejected automatically.)
The disc is dirty, or is upside down.
● Make sure that grounding is established ● Check the disc.
Noise properly.
(The disc is ejected automatically.)
No sound from The disc has scratches.
● Adjust the balance and fader.
left, right, front, ● Verify the wiring. ● Check the disc.
or rear speaker
No operation by some cause.
Left and right ● If normal operation is not restored, con-
sounds are ● Connect the speaker lead correctly. sult your dealer or the nearest
reversed Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Cannot read the file
Disc Player
● Check the file.
No sound, or disc
● Load the disc correctly.
is automatically ● Clean the disc.
A WMA file can be copyrighted.
ejected ● The file protected by copyright is not
playable.
Sound skip,
poor sound ● Clean the disc. CQ-C1401U
quality DIN cord is disconnected.
Sound skip ● The maximum permissible tilt angle is ● Connect the DIN cord.
due to 30°.
vibration ● Secure the unit. No disc is in the CD Changer (maga-
zine).
● Press [u]. If the disc is still not ejected,
Disc
contact the nearest Panasonic Cannot receive XM Satellite Radio.
unejectable
Servicenter. ● Verify the wiring.
Note: Messages in the action and display sections of the error chart
Channel not in service
vary with changers. Refer to the operating instructions for the CD
● This channel is not currently in
changer for details. CQ-C1401U
service. Tune to another channel.
Limited Warranty
Accessories (in exchange for defective items) Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor.
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You
must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non- PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty
only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a
new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR
CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE (The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262) or visit LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750- any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for
4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged dur-
ing shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic excluded from coverage under this warranty.
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A pur-
during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by chase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required
the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neg- before warranty service is performed.
lect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR-
adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR-
improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, commercial use PURPOSE.
(such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than the technician SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or damage In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or lim-
that is attributable to acts of God. itation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of
implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER applicable.
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, original carton.
cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applica- Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of the date of original
ble, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, data or other mem- purchase.
ory contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration
only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Accessories
Instruction kit Installation kit (YEP0FZ5698) Mounting Collar
Operating Instructions Lock Cancel Plate (YEFX0217263)
(English: YEFM285597) Q'ty: 1
(Français: YEFM285598) Q'ty: 2 Trim Plate
(Español: YEFM285599) (YEFC05657)
Mounting Bolt
Q'ty: 1 set Q'ty: 1
Installation Instructions Q'ty: 1 Power Connector
(YEFM293891) (YEAJ02877)
Rubber Bushing
Q'ty: 1 Q'ty: 1
Owners Information Q'ty: 1 POWER
SOURCE MENU
SRC SEL
Remote Control Unit
SET VOL
Card
BAND MUTE
1 2 3
(includes a battery)
RANDOM SCAN REPEAT
4 5 6
7 8 9
TUNE TUNE
# 0 DISP
NUMBER
CAR AUDIO
(EUR7641010)
Q'ty: 1 Q'ty: 1
Notes:
¡ The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
¡ Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.
¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment.