Panasonic Aac Wma Mp3 Cd Player Receiver Cq Rx100u Operating Instructions

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Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC (continued)
Display Information
Displayed items•CD-TEXT
Disc title
Track title•MP3 (ID3 tag)
Album name
Title name/artist name
•MP3/WMA/AAC
Folder name
File name•WMA (WMA tag)
Album name
Title name/artist name
•AAC (Song information) 
Album name
Title name/artist name
Displayable characters•  Displayable length of fi le name/folder name: within 
32 characters. (Unicoded fi le and folder names are reduced 
by half in the number of displayable characters.)
•  Name fi les and folders in accordance with the standard of 
each fi le system. Refer to the instructions of writing software 
for details.
•  ASCII character set and special characters in each language 
can be displayed. 
•  Some Cyrillic characters in the Unicode can be displayed. 
ASCII character set
A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:
(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( )  * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [  ] ˆ _ ` { | } ~
Special Characters
À Á Â Ã Å à á â ã å
Ä ä
Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö ò ó ô õ ö
Ù Ú Û Ü ù ú û ü
Notes:
•  With some software in which MP3/WMA/AAC format fi les 
have been encoded, the character information may not be 
displayed properly.
•  Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into 
an asterisk (
).
•  It is recommended that the length of the fi le name is less 
than 8 characters (excluding the fi le extension). 
Recording MP3/WMA/AAC Files on a CD-
Media/USB-Device
•You are recommended to minimize the chances of making 
a disc that contains both CD-DA fi les and MP3/WMA/AAC 
fi les.
•If CD-DA fi les are on the same disc as MP3, WMA or AAC 
fi les or the songs may not play in the intended order, or 
some songs may not play at all.
•When storing MP3 data, WMA data or AAC data on the 
same disc, use different folders for each data.
•  Do not record fi les other than MP3/WMA/AAC fi les and 
unnecessary folder on a disc.
•  The name of an MP3/WMA/AAC fi le should be added by 
rules as shown in the following descriptions and also comply 
with the rules of each fi le system. 
• The fi le extension “.mp3”, “.wma” or “.m4a” should be 
assigned to each fi le depending on the fi le format.
•
You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA/AAC fi les or 
displaying the information of MP3/WMA/AAC fi les recorded 
with certain writing software or CD recorders.
•  This unit does not have a play list function.
•  Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of 
Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Supported fi le systems
QCD-media
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet, 
Romeo
Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not 
supported.
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File system is FAT12/16/32
Compression formats(Recommendation: “Points to Remember When Making MP3/WMA/AAC Files” «Left)
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Compression method Bit rate VBR Sampling frequency
MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 32 k – 320 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 2 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 8, 11.025, 12 kHz
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2 – 9* 64 k – 160 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 4 Advanced Audio Coding Low 
Complexity (AAC LC)16 k – 320 kbps Yes 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 
48 kHz
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.  
						

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Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC (continued)
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Compression method Bit rate VBR Sampling frequency
MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 32 k – 320 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 2 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer-3 (MP3) 8 k – 160 kbps Yes 8, 11.025, 12 kHz
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2 – 9* 64 k – 160 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported. 
Folder Selection Order/File Playback Order
Maximum number of fi les/folders•  Maximum depth of trees: 8
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•  Maximum number of fi les 
   CD-media: 999 
   USB device: 65 535
•  Maximum number of fi les in one folder
   CD-media: 999 
   USB device: 999 
•  Maximum number of folders: 
    CD-media: 256 (Root folder is included.)  
    USB device: 255 (Root folder is included.) 
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•  Maximum number of fi les: 999
•  Maximum number of fi les in one folder: 999
•  Maximum number of folders: 256 (Root folder is included.) 
Notes:
•  You can shorten the duration between data read and 
playback by decreasing the quantity of fi les or folders, or 
the depth of the hierarchy.
•  This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the 
presence or absence of an MP3/WMA/AAC fi le.
•  If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA/AAC 
fi les, the nearest MP3/WMA/AAC fi les in the order of 
playback will be played.
•  Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA/AAC 
players even if the same disc is used.
•  “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name. 
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•  Empty folders stored on the USB memory are not included 
in the folder count. 
•  Depending on the connected USB memory, the order in 
which the fi les are played back may differ to the order in 
which the fi les were stored.1
14
56
2
38
7
8
Root folder 
(Root Directory)
Folder Selection 
In the order 
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3Tree 4 Tree 8 (Max.)
File Selection 
In the order 
QCD-media
QUSB-device
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Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3Tree 4 Tree 5 Tree 8 (Max.)
1
4
5
2
3
1
5
Root folder 
(Root Directory)
Folder Selection 
In the order 
File Selection 
In the order 
CopyrightIt is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and 
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the 
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself 
personally. No warrantyAbove description complies with our investigations as of 
September 2007. It has no warranty for reproducibility and 
displayability of MP3/WMA/AAC. 
						

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Preparation
Battery 
Installation Clock Setting
Pull the insulation fi lm out from 
the backside of the remote control 
gently.
1Set your car’s ignition switch 
to the ACC or ON position. C C A
N O
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
1Press[DISP].
(clock display)
2Hold down [DISP] for more than 
2 seconds. 
Hour blinks
3Adjust the hour. 
Hour entered
[]: sets the hour ahead. 
[]: sets the hour back.
4Press[DISP].
Minute blinks
5Adjust the minute.
 Minute entered
[]: sets the minute ahead. 
[]: sets the minute back.
6Press[DISP].
Completed
Notes:•  “ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.
• Hold down [] or [] to change numbers rapidly. 
•  When “NO DISC” is displayed, the clock cannot be 
adjusted.
Clock Display at Power Off
Press[DISP] to change the display. Display off
Clock display (Default) Note: Battery Information:
Battery Type:  Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included 
in the remote control)
Battery Life:   Approximately 6 months under normal use (at 
room temperature)
2Press[SRC] (PWR: Power).
\CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX200U\The demonstration message appears for initial 
use. 
1Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC or 
ON position. 
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2Press[SRC] (PWR: Power).
3Hold down [VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select)for  
2 sec. or more to open the function menu. 
4Press[VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select)to
select DEMO. 
5Tu r n  [VOL] counterclockwise. For using the remote control, press [0] ().
Notes:•  To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].
•  Refer to the section on “Function Settings”. 
•  When “NO USB” (\CQ-RX400U\) or “NO DISC” is displayed, 
the Demonstration cannot be cancelled. 
First Time 
Power On Cancellation of 
Demonstration 
						

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General
[VOL] (Volume) [SRC] (Source)
selects a source.
[PWR] (Power)
toggles power on/off.
Power On/OffSet 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. 
Remote Control Sensor
[SQ](Sound Quality)
selects a sound type (SQ).AUX1 
Connector(3.5 mm œ stereo)From line output of external sound/audio device (ex. Silicon-
audio player, HDD player, etc.) 
Caution•Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX 
connection is completed.
  Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and 
damage your speakers and your hearing.
Volume Adjustment(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)Tu r n  [VOL].
Press [SRC] to change the source. 
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RadioDisc Player
System-up
ConnectorAUX 1*USB Connector
(«Below) («Right)
Note: Select USB Connector mode to operate the iPod 
series connected with USB connector. («System Upgrade 
Guidebook)
(
«Continued below)
Source Selection 
QUSB Connector \CQ-RX400U\
When an optional USB memory is connected: 
When loading MP3/WMA/AAC data 
When an optional USB memory is not connected: 
						

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[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.) [SRC] (Source)
selects a source.
Preset buttons [1] to [6]
selects a preset station in the radio source,
and presets the current station. (Hold it down for more than 
2 seconds.)[TUNE] [TUNE]
down/up the frequency. (Hold it down for more than 0.5 seconds 
and release it for seek tuning.)
[DISP](Display)
switches the information on the 
display.
1Press[SRC] to select the radio source.
2Press[BAND] to select a band.
3Select a station.
Radio (AM/FM)
Operation Flow
Display Change
Press[DISP]to change the display.Radio mode display 
(Default)
Clock displaylights while receiving an FM stereo signal.Band Frequency
Preset Number
Radio Source 
Display
Station Preset
Frequency Adjustment[TUNE]: Lower
[TUNE]: Higher
Note: Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release for 
station search.
Preset Station Selection 
Press the corresponding preset button from 
[1] to [6] to tune in a preset station.
Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3 respectively.
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [1]to[6].
Auto Preset Memory (APM)With this operation, stations with good receiving conditions 
can be automatically stored in the preset memory.
1Select a band.
2Hold 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 buttons from [1] to [6].
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations. 
Manual Station Preset
1Tune into a station.
2Hold down one of the preset buttons from 
[1] to [6] for more than 2 seconds. 
(blinks once)
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations. 
						

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[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.
Audio Menu
Volume
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18): Up
: Down
Bass
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, Default: 0 dB): Increased
: Decreased
Treble
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB, Default: 0 dB): Increased
: Decreased
SQ Adjustment
(Tone/SQ adjustable range: B12 dB to A12 dB (by 2 dB))
Setting range: 
SQ Low/Bass:  ±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
SQ Mid:  ±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz)
SQ High/Treble:  ±12 dB (at 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz)/: center frequency up/down
[][]: Band selection
[][]: Level up/down 
Balance
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default: CNT (center)): Right enhanced
: Left enhanced
Fader
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default: CNT (center)): Front enhanced
: Rear enhanced
Notes: 
•  The volume can also be adjusted directly using [VOL] on the main unit. (
« “General”) 
•For further information on SQ (Sound Quality) settings, refer to “Sound Control”. •  Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at the same time to avoid causing sound distortion.  
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•  The sequence and contents of setting items may depend on the conditions of devices to be connected. For further information, 
refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manuals for the devices to be connected. 
\CQ-RX200U  \CQ-RX100U  \CQ-RX100L 
•  If the fader is set to front, the pre-amp. output (rear) is decreased. 
1Press[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. 
2Press[VOL] (PUSH SEL) to select a 
mode to be adjusted.3Tu r n  [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to 
adjust.
Audio Settings 
						

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Function Settings
Function Menu
1Hold 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. 
2Press[VOL] (PUSH SEL) to select a mode to 
be adjusted.3Tu r n  [VOL] clockwise or counterclockwise to 
adjust. 
[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.
Demonstration: On (Default)
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You can set up the monitor to display or hide the 
demonstration screen.
Note: Button operation with either the main unit or 
remote control allows users to cancel the demonstration 
screen for 20 seconds and enable the selected operation 
even in the demo-on mode. 
: Off
Mute/Attenuation: Volume down 
by 10 steps
You can select mute or attenuation.
: Volume off 
(Default)
\CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX200U\AUX1 Skip: On (Skip 
disabled.) (Default)
If AUX1 is not used, the AUX1 mode is skipped when 
selecting the source. 
: Off (Skip 
enabled.)
\CQ-RX100U  \CQ-RX100L AUX Skip: On (Skip 
disabled.) (Default)
If AUX is not used, the AUX mode is skipped when 
selecting the source. 
: Off (Skip 
enabled.)
Notes:
•  To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].
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•  The sequence and contents of setting items may depend on the conditions of devices to be connected. For further information, 
refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manuals for the devices to be connected.  
						

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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. 
Notes: 
• After pressing [SQ] on the main unit, you can also select a 
sound type by pressing the preset buttons [1] to [6].
•  Please refer to “Audio Settings” for the adjustment to each 
speaker. 
SQ Selection Based on Genre
SQ (Sound Quality)
SQ Adjustment
You can adjust the characteristics of the currently selected 
sound type (SQ). (« Above)
It is also possible to preset up to 5 different adjusted SQs. 
SQ3 (3-Band Sound Quality) Center frequency and level are adjustable in each of 3 bands. 
This lets you fi ne-tune sound quality for each genre to suit 
car-interior acoustics and your personal preferences. 
Tone/SQ adjustable range: B12 dB to A12 dB (by 2 dB)
SQ Low/Bass: ±12 dB (at 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 200 Hz)
SQ Mid: ±12 dB (at 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz)
SQ High/Treble: ±12 dB (at 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 15 kHz, 18 kHz)
•  The bass/treble control level of each frequency is fi xed to 
the frequency that has been selected for SQ. 
To return an adjusted SQ to the default setting 
 Press [SQ], and select the SQ which is to be returned to 
the default setting. (Only for main unit) 
 Hold  down [BAND] for 2 sec. or more. 
Notes: 
•  You cannot save any SQ presetting value in [1] button. 
•  Any SQ adjustments will not change the call up screen 
names such as ROCK and JAZZ. 
•  Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at the same time to 
avoid causing sound distortion. 
1Press[VOL] (PUSH SEL:
Select) to open the audio 
menu.
2Press[VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select) to 
select SQ SET.
3Adjust each band. /: center frequency up/down
[][]: Band selection
[][]: Level up/down 
Level
Frequency
4Hold down the numeric button [2] to [6]
for 2 sec. or more. 
•   The adjusted SQ is preset in the number of the selected 
button, and return to the regular mode resumes. 
•   When you suspend the SQ preset adjustment, each level 
remains your recent adjustment until a new SQ presetting 
operation is performed or you call up the SQ preset. 
Sound Control
(FLAT) fl at frequency response: 
does not emphasize any part. (Default)
(ROCK) speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble. 
(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound: 
slightly emphasizes bass and treble. 
(VOCAL) clear sound: 
emphasizes middle tone and slightly emphasizes treble. 
(JAZZ) jazz-specifi c deep sound: 
sound with emphasis on sharpness of high-hat and echo 
saxophone.
(CLUB) club and disco-specifi c sound: 
reproduction of realism being in a club. 
						

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Direct AccessA track (CD mode), fi le, folder (MP3/WMA/AAC mode) can 
be directly selected.
Example: Track number 5
1Press[#] (NUMBER).
2Press[5].
3Press[BAND] (SET).
Notes:
•  To suspend direct selection, press [DISP].
•  For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#]
(NUMBER)twice.
Functions only on Main unitThe following functions are not available on remote control 
unit.
• SQ selection • Scroll
• Disc eject • Tag on/off
Battery Replacement 
Remove the battery holder with 
the remote control unit placed on 
a fl at 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.
Remote Control Unit
Functions
Notes:
•  This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)
•  Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and operate it.
[0] to [9]
selects a preset station (1 to 6), 
presets the current station (Hold it down for more than 
2 seconds.), 
inputs the number in direct selection.
[#] (NUMBER)
executes the direct selection.
[RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT]
toggles on/off each play mode.
[] []
down/up the frequency (Hold it down for more than 
0.5 seconds and release it for seek tuning.)
[][]
skip to the previous/next folder in player mode.[] []
skip to the previous/next track/fi le in player mode. Hold
it down for fast reverse/fast forward.
[BAND] (SET)
selects a band in the tuner source, toggles pause/play in player source, 
executes the APM (Auto Preset Memory) in tuner source 
(Hold it down for more than 2 seconds).
[MENU] (SEL: Select)
selects the items in the audio menu.
[VOL] (volume)
adjusts the volume, and selects the 
value in the audio menu, etc.
[MUTE]
toggles mute on/off. 
(Only for remote control unit) 
Note: You can select mute or 
attenuation. (
« “Function Settings”)
[DISP](Display)
switches the information on display, 
and exits the audio menu. [SRC] (SOURCE)
selects a source.
(POWER)
toggles power on/off.
 WarningKeep batteries and insulation fi lm out of reach of infants.Batteries and insulation fi lm can be ingested, so keep 
them out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a 
battery or insulation fi lm, please seek immediate medical 
attention.
Caution• Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
• Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not 
throw a battery into a fi re or water.
• Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.
• Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an 
explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fi re.
Notice
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery 
which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling 
may apply. 
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 
Notes: Battery Information:
Battery Type:  Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (Included 
in the remote control)
Battery Life:    Approximately 6 months under normal use (at 
room temperature)
Tough pointed object
Back side
12
  Put a battery in the 
case with (+) side 
facing up.
  Put the case back.
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\CQ-RX100U  \CQ-RX100L\
RadioDisc PlayerAUX*
\CQ-RX200U\
RadioDisc Player
System-up ConnectorAUX 1*
(
«Right)
QSystem-up Connector\CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX200U\
When an optional device is connected: 
Shift to connected device 
When connecting CD changer 
When connecting iPod
When connecting XM Receiver
When connecting Sirius Receiver
When connecting Bluetooth® Unit 
OR
When an expansion module is connected: 
The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated in 
sequence after shifting to AUX2 (device connected to the 
AUX terminal of the expansion module).
QAUX1 Connector AUX IN*: 
\CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX200U\
\CQ-RX100U  \CQ-RX100L\
Note: The connector is labeled “AUX1”, but it appears on the 
display as “”. Note: For information about connectable devices, refer to 
theSystem Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction manual 
for each device. \CQ-RX400U  \CQ-RX200U\
General Operations