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Specifications

YFM264C218CA   PTW1209-1010      Printed in China

Accessories

Instruction kit

Operating Instructions

(YFM264C218CA)

Q'ty: 1

Installation Instructions

(YFM294C170CA)

Q'ty: 1

Installation kit 

(ZZBISC1101U-J)

Lock Cancel Plate

(FX0214C385ZA)

Q'ty: 2

Mounting Bolt

(YEJV014C002N)

Q'ty: 1

Rubber Bushing

(YFS014C095ZA)

Q'ty: 1

Mounting Collar

(FX0214C384ZB)

Q'ty: 1

Trim Plate

(YFC054C079YA)

Q'ty: 1

Power Connector

(YGAJ021012)

Q'ty: 1

Notes:

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The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.

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Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.

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Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment.

General 

Power supply

: DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V DC), test voltage

14.4 V, negative ground

Current consumption

: Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W x 4

channels)

Maximum power output

: 50 W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), volume

control maximum 

Tone adjustment range

: Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz, 

Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz

Speaker impedance

: 4 – 8 

Dimensions (W x H x D)

: 178 x 50 x 155 mm 

{7

x 1 15/16

x 6 1/8

}

Weight

: 1.2 k

g

{2 lbs. 10 oz}

Disc Player

Sampling frequency

: 8 times oversampling

DA converter

: 1 bit DAC System

Pick-up type

: Astigma 3-beam

Light source

: Semiconductor laser

Wave length

: 790 nm

Frequency response

: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)

Signal to noise ratio

: 96 dB

Total harmonic distortion

: 0.01 % (1 kHz)

Wow and flutter

: Below measurable limits

Channel separation

: 75 dB

FM Stereo Radio

Frequency range

: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz

Usable sensitivity

: 11.0 dBf (75 

)

50 dB quieting sensitivity

: 15.2 dBf (75 

)

Frequency response

: 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)

Alternate channel selectivity

: 75 dB

Stereo separation

: 35 dB (1 kHz)

Image rejection ratio

: 55 dB

IF rejection ratio

: 100 dB 

Signal/noise ratio

: 62 dB

AM Radio

Frequency range

: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz

Usable sensitivity

: 28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Above specifications comply with EIA standards.

Notes: 

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Specifications and design are subject to modification without
notice due to improvements.

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Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different
from your product.

Power Output: 
16 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4  

and 

1%

THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control

CQ-C1401U

MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Model:

CQ-CM130AU

Operating Instructions

TEXT

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Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product
and keep this manual for future reference.

English

Safety Information

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using this
unit.

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.

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.

Keep accessories out of reach of infants.

Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of
infants. If an infant ingests accessories, please seek immediate
medical attention.

Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.

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 Servicenter.

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.

Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

When the fuse blows 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.

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.

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.

Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location
where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.

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.

Never install the product in a location where it interferes
with your field of vision.

Never have the power cord branched to supply other
equipment with power.

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.

In the case of installation to an airbag equipped car, con-
firm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer
before installation.

Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-
ting in and out of the vehicle.

Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.

Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic
conditions while driving.

This unit is designed for use exclusively in automo-
biles.

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.

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.

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.

To prevent the microphone from howling, keep proper
distance between the microphone and the speaker.

Decrease the volume immediately whenever the howl-
ing is generated.

Failure to heed this may damage your hearing and speakers.

Observe the following cautions when installing.

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service per-
sonnel.

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.

Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
product could cause an accident or fire.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is com-
pleted before installation. 

To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is completed.

Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

The microphone input on this unit is only for specially
designated microphone unit.

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.

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.

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

The following applies only in the U.S.A.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user's authority to operate this device.

Caution

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS 

I

LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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.

Limited W

a

rranty

U.S.A.

Limited Warranty
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS COMPANY OF AMERICA, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA 
776 HIGHWAY 74 SOUTH, PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269

PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS 
LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE

If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials
and workmanship.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (referred to as “the
warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated in the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its
option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b)
replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or
replace will be made by the warrantor.

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
must carry-in or mail-in your product prepaid 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 Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original pur-
chaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico, call
1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred
during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by
the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neg-
lect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty instal-
lation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper
maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup,
power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, com-
mercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business
uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than the
technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers,
or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,  OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time,

cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applica-
ble, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, data or other mem-
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.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-
sequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
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-
er or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the
warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer’s Record

Model
No.

Serial
No.

Dealer’s
No.

Code
No.

Dealer’s
Address

Date of 
Purchase

Categories

Parts

Labor

Audio Components (except items listed below)

One (1) Year

One (1) Year

One (1) Year

Not Applicable

Accessories (in exchange for defective items)

Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Preparation

Maintenance

1

Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.

2

Press 

[SRC] (PWR

: Power

)

.

The 12-hour system is used for the clock.

1

Press 

[CLOCK] (DISP)

.

(clock display)

2

Hold down 

[CLOCK] (DISP)

for more than 2

seconds.

Hour blinks.

3

Adjust the hour.

Hour entered.

[

[

]

: sets the hour ahead.

[

]

]

: sets the hour back.

4

Press 

[CLOCK] (DISP)

.

Minute blinks.

5

Adjust the minute.

Minute entered.

[

[

]

: sets the minute ahead.

[

]

]

: sets the minute back.

6

Press 

[CLOCK] (DISP)

.

Completed

Notes:

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“ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.

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Hold down

[

]

]

or 

[

[

]

to change numbers rapidly.

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When you want to readjust the time, repeat steps
2 to 6.

Clock Display at Power Off

Press 

[DISP]

to change the display.

Clock Setting

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.

Cleaning the

Unit

Fuse

Display off

Clock display

If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.

Warning

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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.

Microphone unit

1

Please keep the microphone sound volume at an appropriate level.

2

Hold down the speaking button on the microphone to make an announcement. The sound of
the announcer is output from speakers.

Note:

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The sound of current mode (Radio/Disc player) will become mute during making microphone announcement.

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The microphone sound output is not feasible during following status: "Disc pause", "No disc" and mute function set to ON.
This indicates there is nothing wrong with the main unit. Please avoid using microphone during above circumstances.

3

Release the speaking button on the microphone to end an announcement.

When using a

microphone

First T

ime Power On

Notes on Discs

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

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High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom-
mended for high quality sounds.

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Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended
because playing time is not displayed properly and sound
may be skipped.

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The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the user
manual of your own encoding software and writing soft-
ware.

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It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or
more” and “fixed”.

Display Information

Displayed items

Displayable characters

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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.)

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Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of
each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft-
ware for details.

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ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-
guage can be displayed.

Notes:

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With some software in which MP3 format files have been
encoded, the character information may not be displayed
properly.

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Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted
into an asterisk (

). 

Folder selection order/file playback order

Maximum number of files/folders

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Maximum number of files: 999

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Maximum number of files in one folder: 999

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Maximum depth of trees: 8

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Maximum number of folders: 256 (Root folder is includ-
ed.)

Notes:

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This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the
presence or absence of an MP3 file. 

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If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the
nearest MP3 files in the order of playback will be played.

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Playback order may be different from other MP3 players
even if the same disc is used.

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“ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.

Caution

Never assign the “.mp3”, file name extension to
a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may
not only produce noise from the speaker dam-
age, but also damage your hearing.

Copyright

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself per-
sonally.

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of
February 2010. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
displayability of MP3.

Notes on MP3

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is
not closed.

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This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain
other than CD-DA data or MP3.

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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.

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If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or 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.

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This unit does not have the play list function.

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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.)

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MPEG 1 audio layer 3 

Bit rate: 32 k-320 kbps

VBR: Yes

Sampling frequency: 
32, 44.1, 48 kHz

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MPEG 2 audio layer 3 

Bit rate: 8 k-160 kbps

VBR: Yes

Sampling frequency:
16, 22.05, 24 kHz

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CD-TEXT

Disc title 

Track title

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MP3

Folder name

File name

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MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name

Title name/Artist name

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Customer Ser

vices Director

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U.S.A.

Customer Services Directory
(United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance;
locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts
and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature
requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm,
EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-
8855

Accessory Purchases:
(United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online
for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American
Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-
1277

Speakers
Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty
must be exchanged at the place of purchase.
Contact your Dealer for details.

How to hold the disc

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Do not touch the underside of the disc.

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Do not scratch on the disc.

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Do not bend the disc.

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When not in use, keep the disc in a case.

Do not leave discs in the following places:

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In direct sunlight

¡

Near car heaters

¡

Dirty, dusty and damp areas

¡

On seats and dashboards

Disc cleaning

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.

Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint
pen or other hard-point pens.

If you use commercial CDs, they must have
either of these labels shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not
playable.

TEXT

<Wrong>

<Correct>

Labels created by a printer,
Protective films or sheets

Irregularly shaped discs

Printed side

Disc with adhered
stickers or tape

Discs with cracks,
scratches or parts missing

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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