English
Caution
Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.
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Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic
conditions while driving.
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This unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.
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Do 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.
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Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive
heat.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and
it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
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Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,
moisture, or dust.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure that
the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
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Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX con-
nection is completed.
Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and damage
your speakers and your hearing. Direct connection of the speak-
er/headphone output of an external device without any attenuator
may distort sound or damage the connected external device.
Observe the following cautions when installing.
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Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For
maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not
liable for any problems resulting from your own installation of the
unit.
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Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the prod-
uct could cause an accident or fire.
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Take care not to damage the leads.
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them
from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving
parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the
leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects
on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect the
leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
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Use the designated parts and tools for installation.
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to
install the product. The use of parts other than those supplied or
designated may result in internal damage to the unit. Faulty instal-
lation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or fire.
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Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.
Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to overheat
and will result in fire or other damage.
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Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong
vibrations or is unstable.
Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the
installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and
this can lead to an accident or injury.
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Installation Angle
The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the
front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30˚.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may be
restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed. Consult
your dealer for further details.
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Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is complet-
ed before installation.
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To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power
connector until the whole wiring is completed.
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Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)
Safety Information
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using this
unit.
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The driver should neither watch the display nor operate
the system while driving.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driv-
er from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking
brake before watching the display or operating the system.
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Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded
12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other bat-
tery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
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Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
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Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the prod-
uct yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your
dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service Centre.
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Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal
state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or
smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.
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Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse burns out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced
with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi-
neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,
and damage to the product.
Observe the following warnings when installing.
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Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery termi-
nal before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con-
nected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific
procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM
RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
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Never use safety-related components for installation,
grounding, and other such functions.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake,
suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fix-
ing the product or its accessories.
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Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location
where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
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Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other
items before installing the product.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire
the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and
electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos-
sible.
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Never install the product in a location where it interferes
with your field of vision.
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Never have the power cord branched to supply other
equipment with power.
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After installation and wiring, you should check the nor-
mal operation of other electrical equipment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause
fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
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In the case of installation to an airbag-equipped car, con-
firm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer
before installation.
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Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-
ting in and out of the vehicle.
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Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may
result in severe injury or death.
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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other compo-
nents 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 prob-
lems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this
manual.
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This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product
safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper
connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the mean-
ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
properly.
Warning
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation instruc-
tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
injury or material damage.
Caution
Before Reading These Instructions
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and
assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of
enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.
Differences
between 2 models
This operating instructions is for 2 models CQ-C1475N and CQ-C1465N. All illustrations throughout this manual represent
model CQ-C1475N unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences between 2 models.
Laser Product
Label Indications and Their Locations
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM.
Caution
This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not take apart this unit or attempt to
make any changes yourself.
This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser
pickup to retrieve information from the surface of
compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that
its rays remain inside the cabinet.
Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter
any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser
rays and dangerous voltages.
Caution Label
Deck Ass’y (in the unit,
upper side)
Preparation
First Time Power OnClock Setting
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Notes on Discs
If you use commercial CDs, they must have the label
shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.
¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs
recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due
to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,
scratches, etc. on the disc surface.
¡ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and
high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them
inside a car for extended periods may damage them and
make playback impossible.
¡ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due
to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.
¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is
not closed.
¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain
other than CD-DA or MP3 data.
¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc
for handling it.
Recording MP3 files on a CD-media
¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-
ing a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3 files.
¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 files, the
songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs
may not play at all.
¡ Do not record files other than MP3 files and unnecessary
folder on a disc.
¡ The name of MP3 file should be added by rules as shown in
the following descriptions and also comply with the rules of
each file system.
¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3 files or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain writ-
ing software or CD recorders.
¡ The file extension “.mp3” should be assigned to each file
depending on the file format.
¡ This unit does not have the play list function.
¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of
Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Supported file systems
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
Romeo
Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, MIX mode CD, CD Extra is not
supported.
Compression formats
(Recommendation: “Points to remember when making
MP3 files” on the right.)
Notes on CD/CD Media
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
Notes on MP3
Note: MP3 encoding and writing software is not supplied
with this unit.
Points to remember when making MP3 files
MP3
¡ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommend-
ed for high quality sounds.
¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended
because playing time is not displayed properly and sound
may be skipped.
¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the encod-
ing circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of
your own encoding software and writing software.
¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more”
and “fixed”.
Display Information
Displayed items
Displayable characters
¡ Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 32
characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by
half in the number of displayable characters.)
¡ Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of
each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft-
ware for details.
¡ ASCII character set and special characters in each language
can be displayed.
Notes:
¡ With some software in which MP3 format files have been
encoded, the character information may not be displayed
properly.
¡ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted
into an asterisk ( ).
Folder selection order/file playback order
Maximum number of files/folders
¡ Maximum number of files: 999
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)
Notes:
¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the
presence or absence of an MP3 file.
¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the
nearest MP3 files in the order of playback will be played.
¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3 players
even if the same disc is used.
¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.
Copyright
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliv-
er copyrighted materials such as music without the approval
of copyright holder except enjoying yourself personally.
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations as of
September 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
displayability of MP3.
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