Direct Access
A track (CD mode), file, folder (MP3/WMA/AAC mode) can
be directly selected.
Example:
Track number 5
1
Press
[#] (NUMBER)
.
2
Press
[5]
.
3
Press
[BAND] (SET)
.
Notes:
• To suspend direct selection, press
[DISP]
.
• For folder selection, enter a number after pressing
[#]
(NUMBER)
twice.
Functions only on Main unit
The following functions are not available on remote control
unit.
• SQ selection
• Scroll
• Disc eject
• Tag on/off
Battery Replacement
1
Remove the battery holder with
the remote control unit placed on
a flat surface.
1
Stick your thumbnail into
the groove, and push the
holder in the direction of
the arrow, and at the same
time.
2
Pull it out in the direction
of the arrow using a tough
pointed object.
Remote Control Unit
Functions
Notes:
• This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)
• Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and operate it.
[0] to [9]
selects a preset station (1 to 6),
presets the current station (Hold it down for more than
2 seconds.),
inputs the number in direct selection.
[#] (NUMBER)
executes the direct selection.
[RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT]
toggles on/off each play mode.
[
] [
]
down/up the frequency (Hold it down for more than
0.5 seconds and release it for seek tuning.)
[
]
[
]
skip to the previous/next folder in player mode.
[
:
] [
9
]
skip to the previous/next track/file in player mode.
Hold
it down for fast reverse/fast forward.
[BAND] (SET)
selects a band in the tuner source, toggles pause/play in player source,
executes the APM (Auto Preset Memory) in tuner source
(Hold it down for more than 2 seconds).
[MENU] (SEL:
Select
)
selects the items in the audio menu.
[VOL]
(volume)
adjusts the volume, and selects the
value in the audio menu, etc.
[MUTE]
toggles mute on/off.
(Only for remote control unit)
Note:
You can select mute or
attenuation. (
“Function Settings”)
[DISP]
(Display)
switches the information on display,
and exits the audio menu.
[SRC] (SOURCE)
selects a source.
(POWER)
toggles power on/off.
Warning
Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.
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, please seek immediate medical
attention.
Caution
• Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
• Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not
throw a battery into a fire or water.
• Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
• Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an
explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.
Notice
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery
which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Notes:
Battery Information:
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included
in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at
room temperature)
Tough pointed object
Back side
1
2
2
Put a battery in the
case with (+) side
facing up.
3
Put the case back.
Preparation
Batter
y
Installation
Clock Setting
Pull the insulation film out from
the backside of the remote control
gently.
1
Set your car’s ignition switch
to the ACC or ON position.
C
C
A
N
O
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
1
Press
[DISP]
.
(clock display)
2
Hold down
[DISP]
for more than
2 seconds.
Hour blinks
3
Adjust the hour.
Hour entered
[
9
]
: sets the hour ahead.
[
:
]
: sets the hour back.
4
Press
[DISP]
.
Minute blinks
5
Adjust the minute.
Minute entered
[
9
]
: sets the minute ahead.
[
:
]
: sets the minute back.
6
Press
[DISP]
.
Completed
Notes:
• “ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.
• Hold down
[
:
]
or
[
9
]
to change numbers rapidly.
• When “NO DISC” is displayed, the clock cannot be
adjusted.
Clock Display at Power Off
Press
[DISP]
to change the display.
Display off
Clock display (Default)
Note:
Battery Information:
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included
in the remote control)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at
room temperature)
2
Press
[SRC]
(PWR:
Power
)
.
The demonstration message appears for initial
use.
1
Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
2
Press
[SRC]
(PWR:
Power
)
.
3
Hold down
[VOL]
(PUSH SEL:
Select
)
for
2 sec. or more to open the function menu.
4
Press
[VOL]
(PUSH SEL:
Select
)
to select
DEMO.
5
Turn
[VOL]
counterclockwise.
For using the remote control, press
[0]
(
)
.
Notes:
• To return to the regular mode, press
[DISP]
.
• Refer to the section on “Function Settings”.
• When “NO USB” (
\CQ-RX420U\ \CQ-RX320L\
) or “NO
DISC” is displayed, the Demonstration cannot be cancelled.
First T
ime
Power On
Cancellation of Demonstration
General
[VOL]
(Volume)
[SRC]
(Source)
selects a source.
[PWR]
(Power)
toggles power on/off.
Power On/Off
Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Power on:
Press
[SRC] (PWR)
.
Power off:
Hold down [SRC] (PWR) for more
than 1 second.
Remote Control Sensor
[SQ]
(Sound Quality)
selects a sound type (SQ).
AUX1
Connector (3.5 mm
stereo)
From line output of external sound/audio device (ex. Silicon-
audio player, HDD player, etc.)
Caution
• Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX
connection is completed.
Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and
damage your speakers and your hearing.
Volume Adjustment
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
Turn
[VOL]
.
You have 6 preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ,
CLUB). You can customize your settings for these and save
them for instant recall.
SQ Changeover
1
Press
[SQ]
to activate the SQ selection mode.
2
Press
[SQ]
to select the sound type as follows.
Press
[DISP]
to return to the regular mode.
Notes:
• After pressing
[SQ]
on the main unit, you can also select a
sound type by pressing the preset buttons
[1]
to
[6]
.
• Please refer to “Audio Settings” for the adjustment to each
speaker.
SQ Selection Based on Genre
SQ (Sound Quality)
SQ Adjustment
You can adjust the characteristics of the currently selected
sound type (SQ). (
Above)
It is also possible to preset up to 5 different adjusted SQs.
SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality)
Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of 3 bands.
This lets you fine-tune sound quality for each genre to suit
car-interior acoustics and your personal preferences.
Tone/SQ adjustable range:
12 dB to
12 dB (by 2 dB)
SQ Low/Bass:
±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
SQ Mid:
±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz)
SQ High/Treble: ±12 dB (at 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz)
• The bass/treble control level of each frequency is fixed to
the frequency that has been selected for SQ.
To return an adjusted SQ to the default setting
1
Press
[SQ]
, and select the SQ which is to be returned to
the default setting. (Only for main unit)
2
Hold down
[BAND]
for 2 sec. or more.
Notes:
• You cannot save any SQ presetting value in
[1]
button.
• Any SQ adjustments will not change the call up screen
names such as ROCK and JAZZ.
• Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at the same time to
avoid causing sound distortion.
1
Press
[VOL]
(
PUSH SEL:
Select) to open the audio
menu.
2
Press
[VOL]
(
PUSH SEL:
Select) to
select SQ SET.
3
Adjust each band.
1
/
2
: center frequency up/down
[
:
]
[
9
]
: Band selection
[
]
[
]
: Level up/down
Level
Frequency
4
Hold down the numeric button
[2]
to
[6]
for 2 sec. or more.
• The adjusted SQ is preset in the number of the selected
button, and return to the regular mode resumes.
• When you suspend the SQ preset adjustment, each level
remains your recent adjustment until a new SQ presetting
operation is performed or you call up the SQ preset.
Sound Control
(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)
(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble.
(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.
(VOCAL) clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly emphasizes treble.
(JAZZ) jazz-specific deep sound:
sound with emphasis on sharpness of high-hat and echo
saxophone.
(CLUB) club and disco-specific sound:
reproduction of realism being in a club.
Player (Disc Player)
1
Press
[SRC]
to select the Disc Player
source.
2
Select a desired portion.
Track/File Selection
Press
[
:
]
/
[
9
]
.
Note:
To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down either of
them.
Disc Player (CD-DA disc):
Previous/next track
Disc Player (MP3/WMA/AAC disc):
Previous/next file
Folder Selection (MP3/WMA/AAC)
Press
[
] / [
]
.
Notes:
• The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded.
• A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA/AAC data on it
may not be reproduced normally.
[
:
] [
9
]
skip to the previous/next track/file in
the player mode.
Hold down either of them for fast
reverse/fast forward.
[
<
]
(Eject)
ejects the disc.
[DISP]
(Display)
switches the information on the display.
[
] [
]
skip to the previous/next folder.
[4] (RANDOM)/[5] (SCAN)/[6] (REPEAT)
toggles on/off each play mode.
[3] (SCROLL)
scrolls the information on display.
(
1;
)
(Play/Pause)
toggles pause/play in the player source.
[SRC]
(Source)
selects a source.
Operation Flow
Notes:
• Do not insert a disc when the
indicator lights.
• Refer to the section of “Notes on Discs” and “Notes on MP3/WMA/
AAC”.
• 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
[
<
]
(Eject).
• Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.
Playable Audio File
CQ-RX420U
MP3/WMA/AAC
CQ-RX320L
MP3/WMA
CQ-RX120U
MP3/WMA
CQ-RX120L
MP3/WMA
Notes for AAC playback is only for the model CQ-RX420U.
Pause
Press
[BAND] (
1;
)
.
Press again to cancel.
Disc slot
takes a disc in with the
printed side facing up.
Printed side up
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is
recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Service
Center. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel.
Please refer the checking and the 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.
Never take measures especially those other than
indicated by
italic
letters in “Possible Solution” described
below because those are too dangerous for users to
handle themselves.
Troubleshooting
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.
Common
No power
•
Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition
switch to the ACC position.)
• Verify the wiring. (battery lead, power
lead, ground lead, etc.)
• Fuse blown
(Contact the nearest Service
Center.)
•
Ask a professional for fuse replacement.
• Be sure to use the same rated fuse.
No sound
•
Disable the mute function.
• Verify the wiring.
•
Wait until the dew disappears before
turning on the unit.
Noise
• Make sure that grounding is established
properly.
No sound from
left, right, front,
or rear speaker
•
Adjust the balance and fader.
• Verify the wiring.
Left and right
sounds are
reversed
• Connect the speaker lead correctly.
Disc Player
No sound,
or disc is
automatically
ejected
•
Load the disc correctly.
•
Clean the disc.
Sound skip,
poor sound
quality
•
Clean the disc.
Sound skip due
to vibration
• The maximum permissible tilt angle is
30°.
• Secure the unit.
Disc not
ejectable
•
Press
[
<
]
. If the disc is still not ejected,
contact the nearest Service Center.
Trouble
Possible Solution
Trouble
Possible Solution
Radio
Frequent noise
•
Tune in to another station of high-intensity
waves.
• Make sure that the antenna mounted point
is grounded properly.
Preset data
deleted
•
The preset memory is cleared to return
to the original factory setting when
the power connector or battery is
disconnected.
Error Display Messages (Disc Player)
(The disc is ejected automatically.)
The disc is dirty or upside down.
•
Check the disc.
(The disc is ejected automatically.)
The disc has scratches.
•
Check the disc.
No operation by some cause.
•
If normal operation is not restored,
consult your dealer or the nearest
Service Center to ask for repairs.
Cannot read the file
•
Check the disc.
WMA/AAC file can be copyrighted.
• The file protected by copyright is not
playable.
\CQ-RX420U\
Note:
Refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook for error messages
regarding optional products.
\CQ-RX320L\
Note:
Refer to the Operating Instructions USB for error messages
regarding optional products.
Display Change
Press
[DISP]
to change the display.
Notes:
• For scrolling text, press
[3] (SCROLL)
.
• “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the disc.
Player Source Display
Random, Repeat, Scan
Random Play
All the available songs (tracks/files) are played in a random
sequence.
Press
[4] (RANDOM)
.
Press again to cancel.
Folder Random Play (MP3/WMA/AAC)
All the available files in current folder are played in a random
sequence.
Hold down
[4] (RANDOM)
for more than
2 seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Repeat Play
The current song (track/file) is repeated.
Press
[6] (REPEAT)
.
Press again to cancel.
Folder Repeat Play (MP3/WMA/AAC)
The current folder is repeated.
Hold down
[6] (REPEAT)
for more than
2
seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Scan Play
The first 10 seconds of each songs (tracks/files) is played in
sequence.
Press
[5] (SCAN)
.
Press again to cancel.
Folder Scan Play (MP3/WMA/AAC)
From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in
each folder is played in sequence.
Hold down
[5] (SCAN)
for more than
2 seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Disc Player
(CD-DA disc):
Disc Player (MP3/WMA/AAC
disc):
CD-DA Mode Display
Track number
Play time
Play Mode indicators
Play Mode indicators
Lights when folder random/repeat/scan is on.
Folder number
File number
MP3/WMA/AAC Mode Display
Normal
Disc title
Track title
Clock
Normal
Play time
Folder name/
Album*
File name/
Title, artist*
Clock
*ID3/WMA/AAC Tag On/Off
Hold down
[3]
for more than
2 seconds.
album title and song title/
artist name are displayed.
(Default)
folder name/file name are
displayed.
Lights when the disc is loaded.
[BAND]
selects a band in the radio source.
[APM]
(Auto Preset Memory)
executes APM in the radio source. (Hold it
down for more than 2 seconds.)
[SRC]
(Source)
selects a source.
Preset buttons [1]
to
[6]
selects a preset station in the radio source,
and presets the current station. (Hold it down for more than
2 seconds.)
[TUNE
:
] [TUNE
9
]
down/up the frequency. (Hold it down for more than 0.5 seconds
and release it for seek tuning.)
[DISP]
(Display)
switches the information on the
display.
1
Press
[SRC]
to select the radio source.
2
Press
[BAND]
to select a band.
3
Select a station.
Radio (AM/FM)
Operation Flow
Display Change
Press
[DISP]
to change the display.
Radio mode display
(Default)
Clock display
lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.
Band
Frequency
Preset Number
Radio Source
Display
Station Preset
Frequency Adjustment
[TUNE
:
]
: Lower
[TUNE
9
]
: Higher
Note:
Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release for
station search.
Preset Station Selection
Press the corresponding preset button from
[1]
to
[6]
to tune in a preset station.
Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3 respectively.
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing
[1]
to
[6]
.
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 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 buttons from
[1]
to
[6]
.
Note:
New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Manual Station Preset
1
Tune into a station.
2
Hold down one of the preset buttons from
[1]
to
[6]
for more than 2 seconds.
(blinks once)
Note:
New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
[VOL]
selects a value in the audio menu.
(PUSH SEL)
(Push to select)
selects items in the audio menu.
[DISP]
(Display)
exits from the audio menu.
Audio Menu
Volume
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
1
: Up
2
: Down
Bass
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, Default: 0 dB)
1
: Increased
2
: Decreased
Treble
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, Default: 0 dB)
1
: Increased
2
: Decreased
SQ Adjustment
(Tone/SQ adjustable range:
12 dB to
12 dB (by 2 dB))
Setting range:
SQ Low/Bass: ±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
SQ Mid:
±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz)
SQ High/Treble: ±12 dB (at 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz)
1
/
2
: center frequency up/down
[
:
]
[
9
]
: Band selection
[
]
[
]
: Level up/down
Balance
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default: CNT (center))
1
: Right enhanced
2
: Left enhanced
Fader
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default: CNT (center))
1
: Front enhanced
2
: Rear enhanced
Notes:
• The volume can also be adjusted directly using
[VOL]
on the main unit. (
“General”)
• For further information on SQ (Sound Quality) settings, refer to “Sound Control”.
• Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at the same time to avoid causing sound distortion.
\CQ-RX420U\
• The sequence and contents of setting items may depend on the conditions of devices to be connected. For further information,
refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manuals for the devices to be connected.
\CQ-RX320L\
• If the fader is set to front, the pre-amp. output (rear) is decreased.
1
Press
[VOL] (PUSH SEL)
to open the audio menu.
Note:
If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio setting (2 seconds in the volume adjustment,
10 seconds in the SQ adjustment), the display returns to the regular mode.
2
Press
[VOL] (PUSH SEL)
to select a
mode to be adjusted.
3
Turn
[VOL]
clockwise or counterclockwise to
adjust.
Audio Settings
Function Settings
Function Menu
1
Hold down
[VOL] (PUSH SEL)
for 2 sec. or more to open the function menu.
Note:
If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in function setting, the display returns to the regular mode.
2
Press
[VOL] (PUSH SEL)
to select a mode to
be adjusted.
3
Turn
[VOL]
clockwise or counterclockwise to
adjust.
[VOL]
selects a value in the function menu.
(PUSH SEL)
(Push to select)
selects items in the function menu.
[DISP]
(Display)
exits from the function menu.
\CQ-RX120U\ \CQ-RX120L\
Radio
Disc Player
AUX
*
\CQ-RX320L\
Radio
Disc Player
AUX
*
USB Connector
(
Right)
Press
[SRC]
to change the source.
\CQ-RX420U\
Radio
Disc Player
System-up
Connector
AUX 1
*
USB Connector
(
Below)
(
Right)
Note:
Select USB Connector mode to operate the iPod
series connected with USB connector.
(
System Upgrade
Guidebook)
(
Continued below)
Source Selection
System-up Connector
\CQ-RX420U\
When an optional device is connected:
Shift to connected device
When connecting CD changer
When connecting iPod
When connecting XM Receiver
When connecting Sirius Receiver
When connecting Bluetooth
®
Unit
OR
When an expansion module is connected:
The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated in
sequence after shifting to AUX2 (device connected to the
AUX terminal of the expansion module).
USB Connector
\CQ-RX420U\ \CQ-RX320L\
When an optional USB memory is connected:
When loading MP3/WMA/AAC data
\CQ-RX420U\
When loading MP3/WMA data
\CQ-RX320L\
When an optional USB memory is not connected:
AUX1 Connector
AUX IN*:
\CQ-RX420U\
Note:
The connector is labeled “AUX1”, but it appears on the
display as “<AUX IN>”.
\CQ-RX420U\
Note:
For information about connectable devices, refer to
the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manual for
each device.
\CQ-RX320L\
Note:
For information about connectable devices, refer to the
Operating Instructions USB or the instruction manual for each
device.
Demonstration
1
: On (Default)
You can set up the monitor to display or hide the
demonstration screen.
Note:
Button operation with either the main unit or
remote control allows users to cancel the demonstration
screen for 20 seconds and enable the selected operation
even in the demo-on mode.
2
: Off
Mute/Attenuation
1
: Volume down
by 10 steps
You can select mute or attenuation.
2
: Volume off
(Default)
\CQ-RX420U\
AUX1 Skip
1
: On (Skip
disabled.) (Default)
If AUX1 is not used, the AUX1 mode is skipped when
selecting the source.
2
: Off (Skip
enabled.)
\CQ-RX320L\
\CQ-RX120U\ \CQ-RX120L\
AUX Skip
1
: On (Skip
disabled.) (Default)
If AUX is not used, the AUX mode is skipped when
selecting the source.
2
: Off (Skip
enabled.)
Notes:
• To return to the regular mode, press
[DISP]
.
\CQ-RX420U\
• The sequence and contents of setting items may depend on the conditions of devices to be connected. For further information,
refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manuals for the devices to be connected.
General Operations
Memorandum
Source connected to the
Expansion Module
(CY-EM100U, option)
