Panasonic CQ-C1401U Operating Instructions

®
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
CQ-C1401U
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
CQ-C1301U
BAND CQ-C1401U
Operating Instructions
APM
PWR CLOCK
SRC MUTE SCROLL RANDOM SCAN REPEAT SQ DISP
1 2 3 4 5 6
(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.
Specifications
General FM Stereo Radio
Power supply : DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V DC), test volt- Frequency range : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
: 10.2 dBf. (75 Ω)
age 14.4 V, negative ground Usable sensitivity
: 15.2 dBf. (75 Ω)
Current consumption : Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W 4 50 dB quieting sensitivity
channels) Frequency response : 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Maximum power output : 50 W x 4 (at 1 kHz), volume control Alternate channel selectivity : 75 dB
maximum Stereo separation : 35 dB (1 kHz)
Tone adjustment range : Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz, Image rejection ratio : 55 dB
Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz IF rejection ratio : 100 dB
: 4 – 8 Ω
Speaker impedance Signal to noise ratio : 62 dB
Pre-amp output voltage : 2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
AM Radio
: 200 Ω
Pre-amp output impedance
Subwoofer output voltage : 2.5 V (only for CQ-C1401U)
Frequency range : 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Subwoofer output impedance : 200 Ω (only for CQ-C1401U)
Usable sensitivity : 27 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 178 x 50 x 160 mm
{7" x 1 15/16" x 6 5/16"}
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Weight : 1.3 kg {2 lbs. 14 oz}
Disc Player
Power Output:
17 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 Ω and ≤ 1%
Sampling frequency : 8 times oversampling
THD+N
DA converter : 1 bit DAC System
Pick-up type : Astigma 3-beam Signal to Noise Ratio:
Light source : Semiconductor laser 85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Wave length : 790 nm
Frequency response : 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Note:
Signal to noise ratio : 96 dB
Specifications and design are subject to modification without
Total harmonic distortion : 0.01 % (1 kHz) ¡
Wow and flutter : Below measurable limits notice due to improvements.
Channel separation : 75 dB
¡ Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different
from your product.
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)
Rubber Bushing (YEAJ02877)
Q'ty: 1
Q'ty: 1
Owners Information Q'ty: 1
Remote Control Unit
SOURCE POWER MENU
SRC SRC SRC SEL SEL SEL VOL VOL VOL
Card BAND BAND BAND SET MUTE MUTE MUTE
RANDOM 1 1 2 2 SCAN 3 REPEAT 3 (includes a battery)
4 4 5 5 6 6
TUNE 7 7 8 8 TUNE 9 9
NUMBER # # 0 0 DISP DISP DISP
(EUR7641010)
CAR AUDIO
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.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Sales Company, Panasonic Canada Inc.
Company, Division of Matsushita Division of Matsushita Electric of 5770 Ambler Drive,
Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Mississauga, Ontario
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 L4W 2T3
New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, http://www.panasonic.ca
http://www.panasonic.com Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
http://www.panasonic.com
YEFM285597A NT1104-1114 Printed in China
Safety Information
■ ■
Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other compo- This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product
nents of your car audio system carefully before using the system. safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper
They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are
effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any prob- explained below. It is important that you fully understand the mean-
lems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
manual. properly.
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.
Observe the following warnings when installing.
Warning
❑ Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery termi-
Observe the following warnings when using this
nal before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con-
unit.
nected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.
❑ The driver should neither watch the display nor operate
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific
the system while driving.
procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driv- FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
er from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL
brake before watching the display or operating the system.
INJURY OR DEATH.
❑ Use the proper power supply.
❑ Never use safety-related components for installation,
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded
grounding, and other such functions.
12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other bat-
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake,
tery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fix-
❑ Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.
ing the product or its accessories.
❑ Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location
Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out of
the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation film,
where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
please seek immediate medical attention. ❑ Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other
❑ Protect the Deck Mechanism.
items before installing the product.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire
❑ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the prod-
electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos-
uct yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your
sible.
dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter. ❑ Never install the product in a location where it interferes
❑ Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
with your field of vision.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal ❑ Never have the power cord branched to supply other
state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or
equipment with power.
smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.
❑ After installation and wiring, you should check the nor-
❑ The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
mal operation of other electrical equipment.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor while
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause
driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffic
fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
accident.
❑ In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car,
❑ Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufactur-
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced
er before installation.
with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi-
❑ Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-
neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,
ting in and out of the vehicle.
and damage to the product.
❑ Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
Preparation
1 2
Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or Press [DISP] (Display).
ON position. The demonstration screen is canceled, and no more
appears.
The demonstration screen appears.
3
Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
ACC
ON
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:
backside of the remote control
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included in
nly
gently.
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
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
[]]: sets the hour back.
4
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Minutes blinks
5
Adjust the minute.
Minutes set
[[]: sets the minute ahead.
[]]: sets the minute back.
6
Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Complete
Notes:
¡ "ADJUST" is displayed before adjusting the clock.
¡ Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.
❑ Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong
Caution
vibrations or is unstable.
Observe the following cautions when using this Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the
installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and
unit.
this can lead to an accident or injury.
❑ Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. ❑ Installation Angle
The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic
conditions while driving. front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30˚.
❑ This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo- The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may be
restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed.
biles.
Consult your dealer for further details.
❑ Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the
❑ Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is com-
engine turned off.
pleted before installation.
Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the
❑ To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
engine turned off will drain the battery.
❑ Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive power connector until the whole wiring is completed.
❑ Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
heat.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)
and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
❑ Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, Observe the following cautions when handling the
moisture, or dust.
battery for the remote control unit.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
●
Use only specified battery (CR2025).
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure
●
Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks in
that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
the battery case.
Observe the following cautions when installing.
●
Replace dead battery as soon as possible.
●
❑ Refer wiring and installation to qualified service per- Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not using
it for an extended period of time.
sonnel.
●
Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or covering
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For
them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.
maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is
●
Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.
not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation
●
Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do not
of the unit.
throw a battery into a fire or water.
❑ Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
In case of battery leakage
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
●
Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and insert
product could cause an accident or fire.
❑ Take care not to damage the leads. new battery.
●
If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with bat-
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them
tery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.
from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving
●
If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the
with plenty of water and get immediate medical attention.
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.
❑ 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
installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or fire.
❑ Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.
Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to over-
heat and will result in fire or other damage.
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Caution
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS I LASER.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
FCC Warning:
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
would void the user's authority to operate this device.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Maintenance
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exteri-
or cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
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.
Removing Mounting
1 1
Turn off the power. Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
2
2
Press [ ]. The face plate will open.
Press the right end of face plate until a
3
Pull it out toward you. "click" is heard.
1 2
1
2
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.
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.
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.
･Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
www.panasonic.ca
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm,
･A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-
Richmond, British Calgary, Alberta
8855
Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc.
Accessory Purchases:
Panasonic Canada Inc. 6835-8 th St. N. E. Calgary,
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online
12111 Riverside Way AB T2E 7H7
for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (403) 295-3955
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (403) 274-5493
or, send your request by E-mail to:
Fax: (604) 278-5627
npcparts@panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at: Mississauga, Ontario Lachine, Quebec
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
(Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) 5770 Ambler Dr. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Panasonic Services Company Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Tel: (514) 633-8684
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Fax: (905) 238-2418 Fax: (514) 633-8020
Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-
1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910
Notes on Discs
If you use commercial CDs, they must have the label
shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.
TEXT
How to hold a disc
Printed side
¡ Do not touch the underside of a disc.
¡ Do not scratch on a disc.
¡ Do not bend a disc.
¡ When not in use, keep a disc in a case.
Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
Do not leave discs in the following places:
¡ Direct sunlight
¡ Near car heaters
¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas
Seats and dashboards
¡
Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
<Correct> <Wrong>
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint pen or
other hard-point pens.
¡ 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.
Romeo
¡ 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.
other than CD-DA data or MP3/WMA (Video CD, etc.).
Compression formats
¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc
(Recommendation: "Points to remember when making
for handling it.
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
Bit rate: 64 k-192 kbps
VBR: Yes
files.
Sampling frequency: VBR: No
¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA files,
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.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-
U.S.A.
sequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your deal-
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
er or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
write to warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
warrantor.
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Customer's Record
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE Model
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials No.
and workmanship.
Serial
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company
No.
(collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the peri-
Dealer's
od indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original pur-
No.
chase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished Code
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. No.
Dealer's
Categories Parts Labor
Address
Audio Components (except items listed below) One (1) Year One (1) Year
Date of
Purchase
MXE Series Audio Components (except items Two (2) Years Two (2) Years
listed below)
Speakers One (1) Year Not Applicable
CANADA
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
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-
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
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged dur-
4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
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
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
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.
Notes on MP3/WMA
Note: MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not sup-
Folder selection order/file playback order
plied with this unit.
Root Folder
1
(Root Directory)
Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files
2
q
Common
Folder Selection
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File Selection
¡ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended
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because playing time is not displayed properly and sound q y
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may be skipped.
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¡ The playback sound quality differs depending on the
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encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the user
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manual of your own encoding software and writing soft-
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ware.
(Max.)
MP3
Maximum number of files/folders
¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to "128 kbps or
¡ Maximum number of files: 999
more" and "fixed".
¡ Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
WMA ¡ Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡ Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is includ-
¡ It is recommended to set the bit rate to "64 kbps or
ed.)
more" and "fixed".
¡ Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to
Notes:
enable this unit to play back.
¡ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the
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 are trademarks, or registered trade-
Title name/Artist name
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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.
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
No warranty
displayed properly.
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.