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Panasonic welcomes you to their 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.
Precautions
Volume Level
For your driving safety, keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road
and traffic conditions.
Car Washing
To avoid electrical shorts which may cause fire, or other damage, do not
expose this Product (including the speakers and tape) to water or excessive
moisture.
Car Ventilation
If your car is parked for several hours in direct sun-
light, the temperature inside the car may become very high. It is advisable to
drive the car and give the interior a chance to cool down before switching the
unit on.
Power Supply
This Product is designed to be used in a car having a 12-Volt negative ground
battery system.
Tape Mechanism
Keep magnets, screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from the tape
mechanism and tape head.
Service
This Product is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust any parts. For repair, please consult your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Centre.
Note: The preset memory is cleared to return to the original factory setting
when the power connector or battery is disconnected.
Accessories
• Operating Instructions .......................................................................................1
• Supplied Hardware ..................................................................1 set (
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page 20)
• Removable Face Plate Case ...............................................................................1
• Warranty Card ...................................................................................................1
Remote Control Unit (Option)
Battery Installation
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Remove the battery holder.
Take hold of the holder at position B and pull it out
by pushing position A in the direction shown by the
arrow.
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Install the battery on the battery holder.
Set a new battery properly with its (+) side facing
up as shown in the figure.
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Insert the battery holder.
Push in the battery holder back into its original
position.
Battery Notes
Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
Battery Information:
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Battery Type:Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
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Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal
use (at room temperature)
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(Back side)
Lithium battery
Position B
Position A
Battery holder
Caution:
Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire. Battery
leakage may damage the unit.
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Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire.
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Keep batteries away from children to avoid the risk of accidents.
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Be careful to the disposal rules when you dispose of batteries.
Remote Controls
Note:
The optional remote controller is available from your local dealer (CA-RC61).
Car Audio
BAND/DISC UP
BAND/DISC UP
PRG
(ATT)
(ATT)
PWR
VOL
MODE
MUTE
TRACK
TUNE
Mode
Power
Volume Control
Tune, Fast Forward/Rewind
Mute
Band, Disc up
