(CQ-RX400U) • Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference. Accessories Instruction kit \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ \CQ-RX100U\ Operating Instructions (English: YGFM286048) (Français: YGFM286049) (Español: YGFM286050) \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX...
They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • CD Changer The optional adaptor (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the optional Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880U). XM Satellite Radio •...
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.
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5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
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. If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer, or your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. Warning •...
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Refer wiring and installation to qualifi ed service personnel. 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.
Notes on Discs If you use commercial CDs, they must have either of these labels shown at right. Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable. How to hold the disc • Do not touch the underside of the disc. • Do not scratch on the disc. •...
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Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC Playable Audio File CQ-RX400U MP3/WMA/AAC CQ-RX200U MP3/WMA CQ-RX100U MP3/WMA CQ-RX100L MP3/WMA Notes for AAC playback is only for the model CQ-RX400U. What is MP3/WMA/AAC? MP3* (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio. The former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and the latter is developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Display Information Displayed items • CD-TEXT • MP3 (ID3 tag) Disc title Album name Track title Title name/artist name • MP3/WMA/AAC • WMA (WMA tag) Folder name Album name File name Title name/artist name • AAC (Song information) Album name Title name/artist name Displayable characters •...
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\CQ-RX200U\ \CQ-RX100U\ \CQ-RX100L\ Compression method MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) MPEG 2 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) Windows Media Audio Ver. 2 – 9* * WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported. Folder Selection Order/File Playback Order Maximum number of fi les/folders •...
• Refer to the section on “Function Settings”. • When “NO USB” (\CQ-RX400U\) or “NO DISC” is displayed, the Demonstration cannot be cancelled. Note: Battery Information: Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at Adjust the minute. (clock display) ]: sets the minute ahead.
General [SRC] (Source) selects a source. [PWR] (Power) toggles power on/off. [SQ] (Sound Quality) selects a sound type (SQ). 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.
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Radio (AM/FM) [SRC] (Source) selects a source. [DISP] (Display) switches the information on the display. [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.) Press [SRC] to select the radio source.
Audio Settings [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. 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.
Function Settings [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. 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.
Sound Control 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 Press [SQ] to activate the SQ selection mode. Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows. Press [DISP] to return to the regular mode.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Notes: Battery Information: Back side Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use (at - 19 - [MENU] (SEL: Select) selects the items in the audio menu.
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\CQ-RX200U\ Radio System-up Connector ( Right) \CQ-RX100U\ \CQ-RX100L\ Radio Disc Player AUX1 Connector AUX IN*: \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ \CQ-RX100U\ \CQ-RX100L\ Note: The connector is labeled “AUX1”, but it appears on the display as “<AUX IN>”. System-up Connector \CQ-RX400U\ \CQ-RX200U\ Disc Player When an optional device is connected: Shift to connected device When connecting CD changer...
Player (Disc Player) 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. Printed side up [SRC] (Source) selects a source.
CD-DA Mode Display Lights when the disc is loaded. Play time Track number Play Mode indicators MP3/WMA/AAC Mode Display File number Folder number Play Mode indicators Lights when folder random/repeat/scan is on. Random Play All the available songs (tracks/fi les) are played in a random sequence.
Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualifi ed 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.
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