Panasonic CQ-C1101U Operating Instructions page 2

General
[D•M] (Direct Memory)
CQ-C1121U CQ-C1101U
tunes into the station memorized in D•M.
[VOL] (Volume) (Turn)
(Hold down it for more than 2 seconds to
memorize the current station.)
CQ-C1001U
CQ-C1121U
▲ ▼
[VOLUME ] [VOLUME ] (Press) Remote Control Sensor
adjusts the volume.
CQ-C1121U
MUTE MUTE
lights when mute is on.
[SRC] (Source) [MUTE] [SQ] (Sound Quality)
selects a source. toggles mute on/off. selects a sound type (SQ).
(PWR) (Power)
toggles power on/off.
Power On/Off SQ (Sound Quality)
Turn your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at
the touch of button in accordance with your listening
Power on: Press [SRC] (PWR: Power ).
music type.
Power off: Hold down [SRC] (PWR: Power ) for
Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows:
more than 1 second.
(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)
Source Selection
Press [SRC] (Source) to change the source.
(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble.
Radio Disc Player
(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.
Volume Adjustment
(VOCAL) clear sound:
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
emphasizes middle tone and slightly empha-
CQ-C1121U CQ-C1101U
sizes treble.
Turn [VOL] (Volume).
CQ-C1001U
▲ ▼
Press [VOLUME ] or [VOLUME ].
Mute
Note: Settings of SQ, bass and treble are influenced
ON: Press [MUTE].
( lights.)
by one another. If such an influence causes distortion
OFF: Press [MUTE] again.
to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
Remote Control Unit (Only for C1121U)
Note: This operating instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)
[PWR] (Power) [MUTE]
toggles power on/off. toggles mute on/off.
POWER
MUTE MUTE MUTE
PWR PWR
VOL VOL [VOL ] [VOL ]
adjust the volume.
[MODE] MODE MODE MODE
selects a mode (source).
TUNE
TRACK
[TUNE ] [TUNE ]
[BAND]
BAND BAND BAND
down/up the frequency. (Hold down it for
selects a band in the radio source,
more than 2 seconds for seek tuning.)
toggles pause/play in the player source,
[TRACK s ] [TRACK d ]
and executes APM in the radio source.
skip to the previous/next track in the play-
(Hold down it for more than 2 seconds.)
CAR AUDIO
er mode.
Hold down it for fast reverse/fast forward.
Battery Replacement
Warning
Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk
Tough pointed object
Remove the battery holder
of accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please
with the remote control unit
seek immediate medical attention.
placed on a flat surface.
Stick your thumbnail into
the groove, and push the Caution
holder in the direction of Remove and dispose of the old battery immediate-
the arrow, and at the ly.
same time. Do not disassemble, heat or short the battery. Do
Pull it out in the direction not throw the battery into a fire or water.
of the arrow using a Follow local regulations when disposing of the
tough pointed object.
battery.
Back side
Improper use of batteries may cause overheating,
an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a
fire.
Put a battery in the case
with (+)-side facing up.
Note: Battery Information:
Put the case back.
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
(Included in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal
use (at room temperature)
Radio (AM/FM )
[BAND] [D•M] (Direct Memory)
selects a band in the radio source. tunes into the station memorized in D•M.
(APM) ( Auto Preset Memory) (Hold down it for more than 2 seconds to
memorize the current station.)
executes APM in the radio source. (Hold
down it for more than 2 seconds)
CQ-C1121U
MUTE
[DISP] (Display)
switches the information on
the display.
[SRC] (Source)
Preset buttons [1] to [6] [TUNE ] [TUNE
selects a source. selects a preset station in the radio source, down/up the frequency. (Hold down it for
more than 2 seconds for seek tuning.)
and presets the current station. (Hold down it
for more than 2 seconds)
1 3
Press [SRC] (Source) to select the radio Select a station.
source.
2 Frequency adjustment
Press [BAND] to select a band.
[TUNE ]: Lower
[TUNE ]: Higher
Note: Hold down either of them for more than 0.5
seconds and release it for station search.
Preset station selection
Press the corresponding preset button from [1] to [6] to
tune into a preset station.
Disc Player
Disc slot [TRACK s] [TRACK d]
takes a disc in with the label-side facing up.
skip to the previous/next track in the player
Note: The power will be turned on automatically
mode.
when a disc is loaded. Hold down either of them for fast reverse/fast
forward.
[u] (Eject)
ejects the disc.
(y / 5) (Pause/Play)
CQ-C1121U
toggles pause/play in the play-
er source.
[DISP] (Display)
MUTE
switches the information on
the display.
[SRC] (Source) [1] to [6] [REP] (Repeat)
selects a source (7) to (12) (Hold down one of them for toggles on/off the repeat play.
more than 2 seconds.)
(RANDOM)
select a track directly.
toggles on/off the random play. (Hold down it
for more than 2 seconds.)
(SCAN)
toggles on/off the scan play. (Hold down it for more than 2
seconds.)
This unit does not support MP3 and WMA disc play-
Caution
back.
Do not insert a disc when the indicator lights.
This unit does not support CD text display.
Refer to the section of "Notes on Discs".
Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.
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).
1 Pause
Press [SRC] (Source) to select the Disc
Player mode.
Press [BAND] (y / 5).
2
Select a desired portion.
Press again to cancel.
Track selection
Direct track selection
Press [TRACK s] or [TRACK d].
Press a track number button from [1] to [6].
The corresponding track (1-6) starts playing.
Note: To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down either
Hold down a track number button from [1]
of them.
to [6] ((7) to (12)) for more than 2 seconds.
The corresponding track (7-12) starts playing.
lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.
Display change
Frequency Band Preset Number
Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display.
Radio mode display (Default)
lights while receiving the D•M (Direct Memory)
station.
]
Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3
respectively.
1
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing one of the
preset buttons from [1] to [6].
2
Auto Preset Memory (APM)
With this operation, stations with good receiving conditions can
be automatically stored in the preset memory.
1
Select a band.
2
Hold down [BAND] (APM) for more than 2
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
seconds.
The preset stations under best receiving conditions are
received for 5 seconds each after presetting the stations
(SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the preset but-
tons from [1] to [6].
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Your favorite FM/AM radio station can be memorized in the
[D·M] button and you can call back the radio station just by
1
pressing the button whatever the current sound source is,
even if the power is off.
2
D•M station calling
1
Press [D•M] (Direct Memory).
Press again to cancel.
Random indicator
Display change
Play time Track
Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display.
Player mode display (Default)
lights when a disc is in the player.
Repeat indicator
Random play
All the available tracks are played in a random sequence. The first 10 seconds of each track is played in sequence.
Hold down [REP] (RANDOM) for more than
2 seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Repeat play
The current track is repeated.
Press [REP] (Repeat).
Press again to cancel.
Notes on CD/CD Media
If you use commercial CDs, they must
have the label shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not
playable.
How to hold a disc
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
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
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.
Audio Setting
CQ-C1121U CQ-C1101U
[VOL]
selects a value in the audio menu.
(PUSH SEL) (Push to Select)
selects items in the audio menu.
CQ-C1001U
▲ ▼
[ ] or [ ]
selects a value in the audio menu.
Clock display
[SEL] (Select)
selects items in the audio menu.
1
Display the audio menu.
CQ-C1121U CQ-C1101U
Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select).
CQ-C1001U
Press [SEL] (Select).
2
Manual station preset Select a mode to be adjusted.
CQ-C1121U CQ-C1101U
Tune into a station.
Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select).
Hold down one of the preset buttons from CQ-C1001U
to for more than 2 seconds. Press [SEL] (Select).
[1] [6]
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
(blinks once)
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)
D•M station writing
(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
Select a station you would like to preset.
Default 0)
Hold down [D•M] for more than 2 seconds.
(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
Default 0)
Note: If the fader is set to front, the pre-amp. output
(rear) is decreased.
Troubleshooting
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recom-
mended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic
Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified person-
nel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals. Panasonic
shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking
the unit or your own repair after your checking.
Clock display
Trouble Check point
Common
Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition
Scan play
switch to the ACC position.)
Verify the wiring. (Ex. battery lead,
power lead, ground lead, etc.)
No power
Hold down [SQ] (SCAN) for more than 2
Fuse blown (Contact the nearest
Panasonic Servicenter.)
seconds.
Ask a professional for fuse replacement.
Be sure to use the same rated fuse.
Disable the mute function.
(blinks during scanning)
Verify the wiring.
No sound
Wait until the dew disappears before
Hold down again to cancel.
turning on the unit.
Make sure that grounding is established
Noise
properly.
No sound from
Adjust the balance and fader.
left, right, front,
Verify the wiring.
or rear speaker
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
Left and right
You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs
sounds are
Connect the speaker lead correctly.
recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due
reversed
to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,
scratches, etc. on the disc surface.
Radio
CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and
high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them
Tune into another station of high-inten-
inside a car for extended periods may damage them and
Frequent
sity waves.
make playback impossible.
noise Make sure that the antenna mounted
Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due
point is grounded properly.
to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.
The preset memory is cleared to return
This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is
Preset data
to the original factory setting when the
not closed.
are deleted
power connector or battery is discon-
This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain
nected.
other than CD-DA data (MP3/WMA, Video CD, etc.).
Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc
for handling it.
CQ-C1121U
MUTE
[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.
MUTE
Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds
in the audio menu (2 seconds in Main volume adjustment),
the display returns to the regular mode.
3
Adjust.
CQ-C1121U CQ-C1101U
Turn [VOL]. [▲]
[▼]
CQ-C1001U
Press [▲] or [▼].
Volume
[▲]: Up
[▼]: Down
Bass
[▲]: Up
[▼]: Down
Treble
[▲]: Up
[▼]: Down
Balance
[▲]: Right enhanced
[▼]: Left enhanced
Fader
[▲]: Front enhanced
[▼]: Rear enhanced
Warning
Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example,
without sound, or with smoke or a foul smell, which can cause
ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop using the unit and
consult your dealer.
Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous
to do so.
Trouble Check point
Disc Player
No sound, or disc
Load the disc correctly.
is automatically
Clean the disc.
ejected
Sound skip,
poor sound Clean the disc.
quality
Sound skip
The maximum permissible tilt angle is
due to 30°.
vibration Secure the unit.
u
Press [ ]. If the disc is still not ejected,
Disc not
contact the nearest Panasonic
ejectable
Servicenter.
Error Display Messages
(The disc is ejected automatically.)
The disc is dirty, or is upside down.
The 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.