Panasonic Aac Wma Mp3 Cd Player Receiver Cq Rx100u Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver 
Model: CQ-RX400U
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver
Model: CQ-RX200U/CQ-RX100U/
CQ-RX100L
•  Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product
and keep this manual for future reference.
(CQ-RX400U)
Q™tyMounting Collar(YEFX0217263A)1
Trim Plate(YGFC051023)1
Power Connector(K1HY12YY0003)1
Remote Control Unit (includes a 
battery) 
(EUR7641010)1
\CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX100L\...

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Safety Information
Q 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. 
Warning
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence 
of important operating instructions and installation 
instructions....

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Expansion Module (Hub Unit)\CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX200U\
Connection of the Expansion Module (hub unit, CY-EM100U) allows 
users to connect up to 4 optional devices shown below. 
Wide Array of Components for System Upgrade \CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX200U\Various optional components allow users to obtain availability of 
wide range of system upgrade. Upgrading the system delivers 
relaxed AV space in a car. For further information, refer to the 
separateSystem Upgrade Guidebook. 
•iPod®
The optional adaptor (Direct...

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Before Reading These Instructions
Customer Services Directory
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
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), 
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST....

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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 
workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics...

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Maintenance/Fuse
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.
Anti-Theft System
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Cleaning
the Unit Fuse Face Plate Removing/Mounting
(Anti-Theft System)
 Warning•...

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YGFM286048A   FT1007-2117   Printed in China
Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic 
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, 
New Jersey 07094 
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, 
Division of Panasonic Puerto 
Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 
http://www.panasonic.comPanasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, 
Mississauga, Ontario 
L4W 2T3 
http://www.panasonic.ca
©...

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 CautionObserve the following cautions when using this 
unit.
R Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffi c 
conditions while driving.
R This unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.
R 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.
R Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive...

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Notes on Discs
Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
Printed side
How to hold the disc•  Do not touch the underside of the disc.
•  Do not scratch on the disc.
•  Do not bend the disc.
•  When not in use, keep disc in the case.
Do not use discs that fi t any of the descriptions given below. 
Using these discs may damage the discs or cause the unit to 
malfunction.
•Special discs in a shape which is not round
•Partly or wholly transparent disc
Wholly transparent disc Partly transparent...

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Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC
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 MediaTMAudio) 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. Using these 
compression formats, you can record the contents of...