Specifications
Before Reading These Instructions
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General
FM Stereo Radio
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Power Output:
14 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 ??? and ??? 1%
THD+N (for
Operating Instructions
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.
U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as ???the warrantor???) will, for the length of the peri- od indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original pur- chase (???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.
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.
13 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 ??? and ??? 1% THD+N (for
Signal to Noise Ratio:
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 ???)
Note:
??Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.
??Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product.
U.S.A.
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
CANADA
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905)
For product repairs, please contact one of the following: ???Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized
Warranty
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 during the warranty period. If non-
Dealer???s
Address
Date of
Purchase
CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
Accessories
Operating Instructions
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(Espa??ol: YFM284C443ZA)
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Remote Control Unit (include a battery, only for
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Lock Cancel Plate
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Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
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or, send your request by
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You may also contact us directly at:
Panasonic Services Company
Servicentre nearest you.
???Our Customer Care Centre at (905)
???A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
Limited
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 purchaser 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.
For
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company
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, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,
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.
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT ??? ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR
(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged dur- ing shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A pur- chase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR-
??The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
??Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.
??Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit at shipment.
??Please read these instructions (including ???Limited Warranty??? and ???Customer Services Directory???) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
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 :
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanter??a, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)
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 techni- cian 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
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or lim- itation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of the date of original purchase.
Preparation
Maintenance
Safety Information
Caution
Observe the following cautions when using this unit.
The
Clock Display at Power Off
the accessory indicator lights.
2 Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
3 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
4Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 seconds.
Press [DISP] (Display) to change the display.
Display off
Clock display
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using this unit.
Observe the following warnings when installing.
Observe the following cautions when installing.
Observe the following cautions when handling the battery for the remote control unit.
Clock Setting
5 Adjust the hour.
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
[]]: sets the hour back.
6 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
7 Adjust the minute.
[[]: sets the minute ahead.
[]]: sets the minute back.
8 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Notes:
??"AdJ" is displayed before adjusting the clock.
??Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.
Caution
??This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water or excessive moisture.
??Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.
??Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises high.
Removing
1 Turn off the power.
2 Press [ ]. The face plate will open.
3 Pull it out toward you.
1
2
??Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.
??If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.
Mounting
1 Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
2Press the right end of the face plate until a ???click??? is heard.
2
1
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.
In case of battery leakage
???Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and insert new battery.
???If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with bat- tery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.
???If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with plenty of water and get immediate medical attention.
Caution
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
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.
General
Radio (AM/FM )
[VOL] (Volume) (Turn)
[VOLUME???] [VOLUME???] (Press)
Display
Radio mode display (Default)
Radio Mode
Clock display
lights while receiving the D???M (Direct Memory) station.
1 Display the audio menu.
[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.
Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in the audio menu (2 seconds in Main volume adjustment), the display returns to the regular mode.
Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select).
Press [SEL] (Select).
2 Select a mode to be adjusted.
3 Adjust.
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6].
1 Tune into a station.
Operations
Power On/Off
Turn your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Power on: Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
Power off: Hold down [SRC] (PWR: Power) for more than 1 second.
Source Selection
Press [SRC] (Source) to change the source.
Volume Adjustment
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
SQ (Sound Quality)
SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the touch of button in accordance with your listening music type.
Press [SQ] to select the sound type as follows:
(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (Default)
(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound: exaggerates bass and treble.
(POP)
(VOCAL) clear sound:
Flow
1Press [SRC] (Source) to select the radio source.
2 Press [BAND] to select a band.
3 Select a station.
Frequency adjustment
[TUNE]]: Lower
[TUNE[]: Higher
Note: Hold down either of them for more than 0.5 seconds and release it for station search.
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 preset but- tons from [1] to [6].
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
(blinks once)
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Press [???] or [???].
[???]: Up
[???]: Down
[???]: Up
[???]: Down
[???]: Up
[???]: Down
General
Turn [VOL] (Volume).
Press [VOLUME???] or [VOLUME???].
emphasizes middle tone and slightly empha- sizes treble.
Operation
Preset station selection
Press the corresponding preset button from [1] to [6] to tune into a preset station.
[???]: Right enhanced
[???]: Left enhanced
Mute
Direct MemoryStation Preset
Note: If the fader is set to front, the
[???]: Front enhanced
[???]: Rear enhanced
Remote Control Unit (Only for C1121U)
Note: This operating instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)
Disc Player
Display
Player mode display (Default)
Troubleshooting
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recom- mended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified person-
Warning
(y / 5) (Pause/Play)
toggles pause/play in the play- er source.
[u] (Eject) ejects the disc.
Player Mode
lights when a disc is in the player.
Repeat indicator
Clock display
nel. Please refer checking and 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.
[SRC] (Source) selects a source
Common
Disc Player
Random play
All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.
Scan play
The first 10 seconds of each track is played in sequence.
No power
Hold down it for fast reverse/fast forward.
(SCAN)
toggles on/off the scan play. (Hold down it for more than 2 seconds.)
??Refer to the section of ???Notes on Discs???.
??Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.
??This unit does not support 8 cm {3"} discs.
??If you insert an 8 cm {3"} disc and cannot eject it, turn ACC of
Random, Repeat, Scan
Hold down [REP] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Repeat play
The current track is repeated.
Press [REP] (Repeat).
Hold down [SQ] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.
(blinks during scanning)
Hold down again to cancel.
No sound
your car off once and turn it on again, then press [u] (Eject).
Press again to cancel.
Error Display Messages
Operation Flow
1Press [SRC] (Source) to select the Disc Player mode.
2 Select a desired portion.
Track selection
Press [TRACK s] or [TRACK d].
Note: To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down either of them.
Pause
Press [BAND] (y / 5).
Press again to cancel.
Direct track selection
Press a track number button from [1] to [6].
?? The corresponding track
Hold down a track number button from [1] to [6] ((7) to (12)) for more than 2 seconds.
?? The corresponding track
Notes on Discs
Notes on CD/CD Media
If you use commercial CDs, they must have the label shown at right.
Some
How to hold a disc
??Do not touch the underside of a disc.
??Do not scratch on a disc.
??Do not bend a disc.
??When not in use, keep a disc in a case.
Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
Do not leave discs in the following places:
??Direct sunlight
??Near car heaters
??Dirty, dusty and damp areas
??Seats and dashboards
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs. Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint pen or other
Notes on
??You may have trouble playing back some
??
??Some
??This player cannot play the
??This player cannot play the
??Be sure to observe the instructions of the
Radio
(The disc is ejected automatically.) The disc is dirty, or is upside down. The disc has scratches.
??Check the disc.
No operation by some cause.
??If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.