Panasonic CQ-4300U Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic CQ-4300U Operating Instructions Manual

Heavy duty cassette/ weather band receiver with changer control

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Heavy Duty Cassette/ Weather Band Receiver with Changer Control
CQ-4500U/CQ-4300U

Operating Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Heavy Duty Cassette/ Weather Band Receiver with Changer Control CQ-4500U/CQ-4300U Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2: Use This Equipment Safely

    Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people who take pride in their work.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Use This Equipment Safely ...Page 2 Power and Sound Controls ...4 How to adjust the volume, mute, balance, and tone for best listening Radio Basics...6 Mode selection, manual and automatic tuning, band selection, preset stations Cassette Tape Player Basice...9 How to load, wind, play, and eject a cassette tape CD Changer Basics...13 Play, repeat, random and scan, error messages.
  • Page 4: Power And Sound Controls

    Power and Sound Controls BASS/FAD BAL/FADER BASS/FAD BAL/FADER BASS/FAD BAL/FADER Power If the vehicle is not running yet, turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights. Press [PWR] to switch on the power. Volume Press the knob to select the volume mode and then turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume level.
  • Page 5 Press and hold [MUTE] (S•HDB) for more than 2 seconds to cancel. Tone Enhancement (Loudness) (Only for CQ-4300U) Press and hold [MUTE] (LOUD) for more than 2 seconds to enhance bass and treble tones when listening at low or medium volume.
  • Page 6: Radio Basics

    Radio Basics BASS/FAD BAL/FADER 4500U Hold and release 4500U Mode Selection Press [MODE] to change the operation mode as follows. Radio Cassette To change to the tuner mode In case of CD changer mode or Tape mode, press [MODE]. Selecting a Band Press [BAND] to change the band setting as follows.
  • Page 7 Station Preset FM1, FM2, and AM can save maximum 6 stations each in their preset station memories. Caution: To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving. 4500U Press and hold Press and hold Manual Station Preset Press [BAND] to select a desired band.
  • Page 8 Radio Basics (continued) Tuning in a Weather Band Station Press any of the buttons [1] to [6] to monitor the preset station. The frequency (162) remains unchanged. Weather Band Frequency (channel) Number Note: The weather band (CH1-6) has been preset. CH7 is selected by pressing [ j j ] or [ i Weather Band Stations...
  • Page 9: Cassette Tape Player Basice

    Cassette Tape Player Basics Exposed Tape side 4500U Fast Forward Rewind BASS/FAD BAL/FADER Playing a Cassette Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side facing to the right. Play will start automatically. Rewind and Fast Forward Press [ i i ] (REW) or [ j Press [ ] to stop.
  • Page 10: Cassette Tape Player Basics

    Cassette Tape Player Basics BASS/FAD BAL/FADER BASS/FAD BAL/FADER Tape Eject Press [ u ] to eject the tape, and the previous mode of operation will be resumed. Notes: Always remove the cassette tape from the unit when the cassette tape player is not being used. If power is switched off before [ u ] is pressed, the cassette will not be ejected.
  • Page 11 4500U 4500U Notes: To maintain your cassette player in top condition, avoid using tapes that are longer than 90 minutes (C-90). If you insert into the unit a cassette with a loose tape caused by forcing it into cassette with a finger or the like, the cassette may not be properly reproduced.
  • Page 12: Repeat Play

    Cassette Tape Player Basics Repeat Play Press [4 REP] to repeat the current program. REPEAT Press [4 REP] again to cancel. Blank Skip Press [5 SKP] to skip unrecorded portions on the tape. B•SKIP Press [5 SKP] again to cancel. Notes: When repeat is on, the blank skip does not work because the repeat has priority over the blank skip.
  • Page 13: Cd Changer Basics

    CD Changer Basics Note: CD changer functions are designed for an optional CD changer unit. BASS/FAD BAL/FADER 4500U Hold and release 4500U BASS/FAD BAL/FADER To Start the CD Changer Once the CD changer has been connected, press [MODE] to change to the CD changer mode. When a disc magazine is inserted, CD play starts automatically.
  • Page 14: Error Display Messages

    CD Changer Basics Error Display Messages Appears on the display when the compact disc is dirty or inverted. Selects the next available compact disc. Appears on the display when compact disc is scratched. Selects the next available compact disc. Repeat a Track Press [5] (RPT: REPEAT) to repeat the current selection.
  • Page 15: Clock Basics

    Clock Basics Press and hold (The clock system is 12-hours.) BASS/FAD BAL/FADER Initial Time Press and hold [CLK] to set time display. "AM 12:00" blinks, and the time setting mode is activated. Press [ i i ] to set the hour. Press [ j j ] to set the minute.
  • Page 16: Alarm Operation

    Clock Basics Press and hold Cautions: Be careful not to set wrong alarm time, otherwise, the alarm may sound while driving. If the alarm is set, be sure to check the set alarm time by pressing and holding [ALM] for more than 2 seconds.
  • Page 17: Temperature Reading

    Temperature Reading Press and hold BASS/FAD BAL/FADER Press and release BASS/FAD BAL/FADER Cassette Head Cleaning Warning Press and hold To read the temperatare outside the vehicle, press and hold the knob [SEL] for more than 2 seconds. The current temperature in Fahrenheit is displayed on the display.
  • Page 18: In Case Of Malfunction

    In Case of Malfunction BASS/FAD BAL/FADER Reset Switch If the unit does not respond when the function buttons are pressed, press the reset switch with a small pointed object, such as a pencil point. This will restore the unit to its default settings.
  • Page 19: Installation Guide

    Before you begin installation, look for the following items included in the packing with your unit. Warranty Card ... Fill this out promptly Panasonic Servicenter for service Directory ... Keep this for future reference in case the unit needs servicing Installation Hardware ...
  • Page 20 Required Tools You'll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 volt AA battery and the following: 12 V DC ELECTRICAL TEST BULB TAPE Dashboard Specifications THICKNESS MIN. 3/16" (4.75 mm) MAX. 7/32" (5.56 mm) 7-5/32" (182mm) Identify All Leads The first step in installation is to identify all the vehicle wires you'll use when hooking up your sound system.
  • Page 21 Installation Guide A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the speaker they connect with is to test the leads using a 1.5 volt AA battery as follows. Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and stroke the other lead across the other pole. You will hear a scraping sound in a speaker if you are holding a speaker lead.
  • Page 22: Final Installation

    Battery Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block. Antenna Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead into the antenna receptacle. Equipment Connect any optional equipment such as amplifier, according to the instructions furnished with the equipment.
  • Page 23 Installation Guide Installation Procedures When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands and fingers. We strongly recommend you to wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries. Note: Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal.
  • Page 24 Using the Rear Support Strap Using the Rubber Cushion (option) (If there is an existing Rear Support Bracket on the fire wall of the vehicle.) Cover Mounting Bolt on the rear of the unit with Rubber Cushion (option), and mount it into the existing Rear Support Bracket.
  • Page 25 Installation Guide To Remove the Unit from the vehicle's dashboard Insert each Removal Tool and pull. Note: Do not lose Removal Tool. They will be needed to remove the unit from the vehicle's dashboard. (continued) Removal Tool (U-shaped)
  • Page 26: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections (Only for CQ-4500U) Cautions: This product is designed to operate with a 12-volt negative ground battery system. To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below. Remove the covering of the leads approx. 5 mm long from their end before connecting. Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
  • Page 27 Electrical Connections (Only for CQ-4300U) Cautions: This product is designed to operate with a 12-volt negative ground battery system. To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below. Remove the covering of the leads approx. 5 mm long from their end before connecting.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Product Servicing If the suggestions in the charts don't solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorized dealer. Panasonic Servicenter. The unit should be serviced only by a qualified technician. Replacing the Fuse Use fuses of the same specified rating (10 amps).
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips PROBLEM Unit does not turn on. Radio has static. Radio memory buttons do not work. Tape sound quality is poor. Inver ted Sound (Left/Right Connections.) No sound from front or rear speakers (continued) POSSIBLE CAUSE Dead vehicle battery Ignition or ACC is not on.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications General Power Supply Maximum Power Output Power Output Tone Action Current Consumption Speaker Impedance Dimensions (W Weight AM Radio Frequency Range Useable Sensitivity FM Stereo Radio Frequency Range Useable Sensitivity 50 dB Quienting Sensitivity Frequency Response Alternate Channel Selectivity Stereo Separation Signal/Noise Ratio Weather Band Radio...
  • Page 32 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 YFM284C331ZA TAMACO0200-0 Printed in Taiwan...

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