Panasonic Aac Wma Mp3 Cd Player Receiver Cq C500u Operating Instructions

AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
Récepteur/lecteur CD avec lecture AAC/WMA/MP3 
Reproductor de CD, AAC, WMA y MP3/receptor
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Please	read	these	instructions	(including	“Limited	Warranty”	and	“Customer	Services	Directory”)	carefully	before	
using	this	product	and	keep	this	manual	for	future	reference.
•	 	 Prière	de	lire	attentivement	ces	instructions	(y	compris	la	«	Garantie	limitée	»	et	le	«	Répertoire	des	services	à	la	
clientèle	»)	avant	d’utiliser	ce	produit	et	conserver	ce	manuel	d’instructions	pour...

CQ-C500U

Safety Information
	Read	the	operating	instructions	for	the	unit	and	all	other	components	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	problems	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...

CQ-C500U
English

Safety Information
	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...

CQ-C500U4

Lock Cancel 
Plate 
Mounting Bolt 
(5	mm	
)
Rubber 
Bushing 
(YEP0FZ5698)
Q’ty: 1 set
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...

CQ-C500U5
English

Safety Information, Before Reading These Instructions
Customer Services Directory
Before Reading These Instructions
Mounting 
Collar
Trim PlateRemovable 
Face Plate 
Case
(YEFX0176A)	
Q’ty: 1
(YEFC051011)	
Q’ty: 1
(YEFA1189A)	
Q’ty: 1
Notes:
•	The	number	in	parenthesis	underneath	each	 accessory	part	name	is	the	part	number	for	
maintenance	and	service.
•	Accessories	and	their	parts	numbers	are	subject	 to	modification	without	prior	notice	due	to...

CQ-C500U6

Before Reading These Instructions
Limited Warranty
U.S.A.
PANASONIC	CONSUMER	ELECTRONICS	COMPANY,	
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...

CQ-C500U7
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Contents
• Safety Information 2
•  Before Reading These Instructions 
4
•  Features 
8
•  Controls Layout 
9
•  Preparation (Clock Adjustment etc.)  1
0
•  General  1
1
•  Sound Control  1
3
•  Radio 
14
•  CD Player  1
6
•  MP3/WMA/AAC Player  1
8
•  Audio Setting  2
2
•  Function Setting 
23
•  Troubleshooting 
24
•  Error Display Messages  2
7
•  Notes on Discs  2
8
•  Maintenance/Fuse  2
8
•  Specifications  2
9
Common
Each Source
As Needed 

CQ-C500U8
Features
Hands-Free Phone System
Connection	of	the	optional	Hands-Free	Phone	System	(Hands-
Free	Kit	featuring	
Bluetooth®	technology:	CY-BT100U)	allows	
users	to	talk	on	a	handsfree	cellular	phone	if	the	phone	supports	
Bluetooth.
Notes: 
• This	unit	is	designed	only	for	receiving	calls.	It	cannot	send	
calls.	
• This	unit	does	not	support	CY-BT00U.	 
Bluetooth® 
The	Bluetooth	word	mark	and	logo	are	owned	by	the	
Bluetooth	SIG,	Inc.	and	any	use	of	such	marks	by	
Matsushita	Electric...

CQ-C500U9
English

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4RANDOM
5SCAN
6REPEAT
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8
0

0	to	9
Number
RANDOM
Controls Layout
Note: 	This	instruction	manual	explains	operations	for	use	with	the	buttons	on	the	main	unit.	(Different	operations	excluded)
Main UnitVOL	Volume	
(	page	1)
PUSH SEL 	Select	
(	page	,	)
LIST	(	P	14	of	System	Upgrade	Guidebook)
DISC 	(	P	10	of	System	Upgrade	Guidebook)
FOLDER 	(	page	18)	
MUTE	(	page	1)Remote	control	sensor
SQ	Sound	Quality	(	page	1)
SOURCE (...

CQ-C500U10

Preparation Before Initial Use
Pull the insulation film 
out from the backside of 
remote control gently. 
Battery Replacement
 
Remove the battery 
holder with the remote 
control unit placed on a 
flat surface.
   Stick your thumbnail 
into the groove, and 
push the holder in 
the direction of the 
arrow, and at the 
same time.
   Pull it out in the 
direction of the 
arrow using a tough 
pointed object.
 Put a battery in the case 
with () side facing up.  Put the case back....