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YEFM285600C  NT1104-3124        Printed in China

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

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For UK customers: 08705 357357 

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with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care
Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm. (Excluding pub-
lic holidays). 

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application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

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Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. 

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It couldn't be simpler!

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wide range of finished products, so take a browse on our
website for further details.

Accessories

Operating Instructions

(English

: YEFM285600)

(Deutsch

: YEFM285601)

(Français

: YEFM285602)

(Nederlands : YEFM285603)
(Svenska

: YEFM285604)

(Italiano

: YEFM285605)

(Español

: YEFM285606)

(Dansk

: YEFM285607)

Q'ty: 1 set

Installation Instructions

(English, Deutsch, Français,
Nederlands : YEFM293892)
(Svenska, Italiano, Español,
Dansk

: YEFM293893)

Q'ty: 1 set

Warranty Card

Q'ty: 1

Installation kit 

(YEP0FZ5700)

Lock Cancel Plate

Q'ty: 2

Mounting Bolt

Q'ty: 1

Mounting Collar

(YEFX0217263)

Q'ty: 1

Trim Plate

(YEFC051001)

Q'ty: 1

Power Connector

(YEAJ02874)

Q'ty: 1

Removable Face Plate
Case

(YEFA131839)

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.

Remote Control Unit (Option)

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This instruction manual explains operations for use with the but-
tons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)

Note: 

The optional remote control unit is available from your local

dealer. (CA-RC61EX)

Car Audio

BAND/DISC UP

BAND/DISC UP

PRG

(ATT)

PWR

VOL

MODE

MUTE

TRACK

TUNE

Power

Mute

Volume

Tune
Track selection
Fast forward/fast reverse

Mode 
(Source)

Band
Pause

(CA-RC61EX)

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

CQ-C1321NW/C1311NW/C1301NW

Operating Instructions

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

CQ-C1321N

MUTE/SQ

SCROLL

RANDOM

SCAN

REPEAT

TA/AF

P

U

S

H

S

E

L

T

U

N

E

/T

R

A

C

K

FO

LD

ER

BAND

1

2

3

4

5

6

PWR

PTY

VO

L

SRC

DISP

APM

D·M

D·M

(CQ-C1321NW)

TEXT

English

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 automobiles.

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.

Observe the following cautions when installing.

Refer wiring and installation to qualified service person-
nel.

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 prod-
uct 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 instal-
lation 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 overheat
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 complet-
ed 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)

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.

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 Service Centre.

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 burns 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-equipping car,
confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufactur-
er 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.

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
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

Clock display

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.

Differences among 3

models

This operating instruction manual is for 3 models CQ-C1321NW, CQ-C1311NW and CQ-C1301NW. All illustrations throughout
this manual represent model CQ-C1321NW unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences among 3
models.

Features

Models

CQ-C1321NW

CQ-C1311NW

CQ-C1301NW

Display colour

Blue

Black

Black

Key/disc slot illumination colour

Red

Red

Green

Laser Product

Label Indications and Their Locations

CAUTION
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM.

Caution

This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to
make any changes yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser
pickup to retrieve information from the surface of
compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that
its rays remain inside the cabinet.

Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter
any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser
rays and dangerous voltages.

Caution Label

Deck Ass’y (in the unit,
upper side)

Preparation

1

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

2

Press 

[SRC] (PWR: 

Power

)

.

The demonstration screen appears.

3

Press 

[DISP]

(Display).

The demonstration screen is cancelled, and no more
appears.

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 (ACC ON).

First T

ime Power On

For an ACC-equipped car, select ON. (

a

“Function

Settings”) The following functions are available. (Default:
off)

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The power is turned on automatically when inserting a
disc.

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The clock can be displayed even if the power is off.

: ACC not equipped (Default)

: ACC equipped

ACC Setting

The 24-hour system is used for the clock.
Notes:

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Adjust the clock when “NO CT” appears on the dis-
play.

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When a broadcast of FM Radio Data System is
received, the clock is adjusted automatically by the
Clock Time service. 

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Hold down

[

]

]

or 

[

[

]

to change numbers rapidly.

1

Select the radio AM mode. (

a

“Radio (AM

[LW/MW]/FM )”)

2

Press 

[DISP]

.

(clock display)

3

Hold down 

[DISP]

for more than 2 sec-

onds.

Hour blinks

4

Adjust the hour.

Hour entered

[

[

]

: sets the hour ahead.

[

]

]

: sets the hour back.

5

Press 

[DISP]

.

Minute blinks

6

Adjust the minute.

Minute entered

[

[

]

: sets the minute ahead.

[

]

]

: sets the minute back.

7

Press 

[DISP]

.

Completed

Clock Display at Power Off

Press 

[DISP]

to change the display. (ACC ON)

Clock Setting

Display off

ACC

ON

Caution

Be sure to select OFF when your car has no ACC position in the ignition switch. Failure to do this
could cause the battery to go dead.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Notes on Discs

How to hold a disc

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Do not touch the underside of a disc.

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Do not scratch on a disc.

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Do not bend a disc.

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

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

Do not leave discs in the following places:

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Direct sunlight

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Near car heaters

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Dirty, dusty and damp areas

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Seats and dashboards

Disc cleaning

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the centre 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.

Printed side

<Correct>

<Wrong>

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

If you use commercial CDs, they must have the label
shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.

TEXT

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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 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 or MP3/WMA data (Video CD, etc.).

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Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc
for handling it.

Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media

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You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-
ing a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA
files.

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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
songs may not play at all.

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When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the same disc,
use different folders for each data.

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Do not record files other than MP3/WMA files and unnec-
essary folder on a disc.

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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.

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You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files or
displaying the information of MP3/WMA files recorded with
certain writing software or CD recorders.

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The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” 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/WMA files” on the right.)

Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)

Notes on

CD-Rs/RWs

Notes on MP3/WMA

Note:

MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not sup-

plied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files

Common

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High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommend-
ed 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 encod-
ing circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of
your own encoding software and writing software.

MP3

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

WMA

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It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or more”
and “fixed”.

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Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file to
enable this unit to play back.

Display Information

Displayed items

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 language
can be displayed.

Notes:

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With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have
been encoded, the character information may not be dis-
played 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: 255

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Maximum depth of trees: 8

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Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)

Notes:

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

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

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

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“ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.

Root Folder

(Root Directory)

Folder Selection

File Selection

Tree 1

 

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 8

(Max.)

2

1

3

4

q

q

w

e

r

t

y

y

5

6

8

1

8

7

In the order

In the order

Caution

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Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file
name extension to a file that is not in the
MP3/WMA format. This may not only pro-
duce noise from the speaker damage, but
also damage your hearing.

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CD-TEXT

Disc title 

Track title

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MP3/WMA

Folder name

File name

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MP3 (ID3 tag)

Album name

Title name/Artist name

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WMA (WMA tag)

Album name

Title name/Artist name

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
December 2004. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
displayability of MP3/WMA.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo
are trademarks, or registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

Notes on MP3/WMA

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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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Windows Media
Audio Ver. 2, 8

Bit rate: 64 k-192 kbps

VBR: No

Sampling frequency: 
32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Specifications

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.

General

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

Frequency Range

87.5 MHz – 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity

6 dB/µV (S/N 30 dB)

Stereo Separation

35 dB (at 1 kHz)

AM (MW)

Frequency Range

531 kHz – 1 602 kHz

Usable Sensitivity

28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

AM (LW)

Frequency Range

153 kHz – 279 kHz

Usable Sensitivity

32 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Disc Player

Power supply

DC 12 V (11 – 16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground

Current consumption

Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W 4 channels)

Maximum power output

50 W x 4 (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 

Pre-amp output voltage

2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)

Pre-amp output impedance

200 

Dimensions (W x H x D)

178 x 50 x 160 mm

Weight

1.3 k

g

Radio

Maintenance

Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine
exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.

Cleaning the

Unit

Fuse

Anti-Theft System

This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.

Removing

1

Turn off the power.

2

Press 

[

]

. The face plate will open.

3

Pull it out toward you.

4

Put the face plate in the case.

Mounting

1

Slide the left side of the face plate in place.

2

Press the right end of face plate until a

“click” is heard.

Caution

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This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to
water or excessive moisture.

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Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.

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Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby
areas where the temperature rises high.

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Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main
unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.

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If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts,
wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

(Anti-Theft System)

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

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 direct-

ly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Centre.

2

1

2

1

Clock display

V A R O I T U S   –   L A S E R -
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ATT UTSÄTTAS FÖR
STRÅLEN.

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AVOID EXPOSURE TO
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GEÖFFNET. VERMEIDEN
SIE EIN AUSSETZEN
GEGENÜBER DEM
LASERSTRAHL.

ATTENTION – 
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TOUTE EXPOSITION AU
FAISCEAU.

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