WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
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Safety Information
Caution
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.
U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
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.
REPEAT
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MP3 CD Player/Receiver
Model:
Operating Instructions
Observe the following cautions when using this unit.
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 ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC 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
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
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 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.
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.
Customer Services Directory
You may also contact us directly at:
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :
Accessory Purchases:
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
npcparts@panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
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 :
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic 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)
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link : ???ServicentresTM locator??? under ???Customer support???
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 date of original purchase.
TEXT
??Please read these instructions (including ???Limited Warranty??? and ???Customer Services Directory???) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
Limited Warranty
(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.
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
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, neg- lect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty instal- lation,
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.
No.
Dealer???s
No.
Code
No.
Dealer???s
Address
Date of
Purchase
CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
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.
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT ??? ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR
(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
ACCESSORIES - NINETY (90) DAYS, (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE
ITEMS)
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-
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.
Specifications
Notes on Discs
General
FM Stereo Radio
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Power Output:
18 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 ??? and ??? 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
First Time Power On
1 Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
ACC
ON
2 Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 ???)
Notes:
??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.
Display off
2 Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 seconds.
Hour blinks.
3 Adjust the hour.
Clock display
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Accessories
Clock Setting
Hour entered.
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
[]]: sets the hour back.
4 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Minute blinks.
5 Adjust the minute.
Minute entered.
[[]: sets the minute ahead.
[]]: sets the minute back.
6 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Completed
Notes:
?????ADJUST??? 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.
[ 
]
??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.
2 Press the right end of face plate until a ???click??? is heard.
??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.
Notes on MP3
Note: MP3 encoding and writing software is not supplied with this unit.
Points to remember when making MP3 files
??High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom- mended for high quality sounds.
??Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing time is not displayed properly and sound may be skipped.
??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.
??It is recommended to set the bit rate to ???128 kbps or more??? and ???fixed???.
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.
Displayable characters
??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.)
??Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft- ware for details.
??ASCII character set and special characters in each lan- guage can be displayed.
Notes:
??With some software in which MP3 format files have been encoded, the character information may not be displayed properly.
??Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk ( 
).
Folder selection order/file playback order
Maximum number of files/folders
??Maximum number of files: 999
??Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
??Maximum depth of trees: 8
??Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is includ- ed.)
Notes:
??This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the presence or absence of an MP3 file.
??If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the nearest MP3 files in the order of playback will be played.
??Playback order may be different from other MP3 players even if the same disc is used.
?????ROOT??? appears when displaying the root folder 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 September 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3.
MPEG
(Stereo) indicator
General Operations
lights.)
Warning
Caution
Repeat indicator
Random indicator
