Panasonic Cd Player Weather Band Receiver Cq 5101u Operating Instructions

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Care of the Unit
Notes on Discs
Notes on CD-R/RW
❐Cleaning this Unit
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe.
❐Caution on Cleaning
Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner as they
may mar the surface of the unit.
Do not play any ordinary music CDs with labels
other than this one.
• You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recor\
ders (CD-R/RW drives), either due totheir recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, scratches, etc. o\
n the disc surface.
• CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and high humidity \
than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them inside a vehicle for extended periods may damage them and make playback \
impossible.
• The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that was made by the c\
ombination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive) and a disc if they are incompatible one anoth\
er.
• This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is not closed.
• This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contains other than CD-D\
A data.
• Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW disc for handling it.
Maintenance
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 the disc in a case.
Do not leave discs in the following places:
¡In direct sunlight
¡Near car heaters
¡Dirty, dusty and damp areas
¡On seats and dashboards
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
Do not write on the disc label with a
ballpoint pen or other hard-point pens.


Labels created by a printer,
Protective films or sheetsIrregularly shaped discs
Printed side
Disc with adhered
stickers or tape
Discs with cracks,
scratches or parts missing
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Speaker Connections
L
R
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- 
-  - 
- - 
-  - 
- 
- +
+
+ +
++
+
+ +
+- +
- +
- +- +- +
- +- +- +
L
R
L
R
L
R


(White)
(White
w/black stripe)
Chassis
(Gray 
w/black stripe) (Gray)
Chassis
• Use ungrounded speaker only.
• The maximum speaker input should be 37 W or more.  (If used with the op\
tional
power amplifier, the speaker input should be higher than the maximum amplifier
output.)
• The speaker impedance should be 4 - 8 Ω .
• This unit uses the BTCL circuit, so each speaker should be connected separately using parallel vinyl insulated cords.
• The speaker cords and the power amplifier unit should be kept away (abo\
ut 30 cm apart) from the antenna and antenna extension cord.
• Never connect the speaker cord to the body of the car. • 
Do not use a 3-wire type speaker
system having a common earth
lead. • 
Do not connect more than one
speaker to one set of speaker
leads.
Product Servicing
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend \
that you take it to your nearest authorized
Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.
Maintenance
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of mainte\
nance. Use a soft cloth for routine
exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
Fuse
Caution
Please follow the instructions given below.  Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers.
If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Se\
rvicenter.
Wa rning
•Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the
unit directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your
nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
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Installation Guide
❐Overview
This product should be installed by a professional.
However, should you decide to install the product
against the manufacturer’s recommendation, these
operating Instructions do not contain electrical
installation instructions. You must contact your car
dealer or manufacturer for electrical connection
instructions to avoid possible damage to your electrical
safety systems and resulting injury or death.
(Please
refer to the “WARNING” statement above).
Y our next step is to decide where to install the unit. The
instructions in these pages will guide you through the
remaining steps:
• Identify and label the car wires.
•  Connect the vehicle wires to the wires of the power
connector.
• Install the unit in the dashboard.
• Check the operation of the unit.
If you encounter problems, please consult your nearest
professional installer. Before you begin installation, look for the following
items which are packed with your unit.
• 
Operating Instructions (including “Limited Warranty”
and “Customer Service Directory”).
• 
Installation Hardware .....Needed for Installation.
❐Dashboard Specifications
Min. 4.75 mm {3/16} 
Max. 5.56 mm {7/32} 
Thickness
53 mm {2
3/32} 
182 mm {7
5/32} 
W ARNING
❐ This installation information is designed for professional installers wi\
th
knowledge of automobile electrical safety systems and is not intended fo\
r non-
technical, do-it-yourself individuals. It does not contain instructions \
on the electrical
installation and avoidance of potential harm to air bag, anti-theft and \
ABS braking or
other systems necessary to install this product.
Any attempt to install this product in a motor vehicle by anyone other t\
han a
professional installer could cause damage to the electrical safety syste\
m and could
result in serious personal injury or death.
❐ If your car is equipped with air bag and/or anti-theft systems, specific\
 procedures
may be required for connection and disconnection of the battery to install this
product.
Before attempting installation of this electronic component against the
manufacturers recommendation, you must contact your car dealer or manuf\
acturer
to determine the required procedure and strictly follow their instructio\
ns. 
F AILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN THE UNINTENDED
DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS OR ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Wa rning
¡This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative @
ground auto battery system only. Do not attempt
to use it with any other system. Doing so could
cause serious damage.
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Installation Guide (Continued)
❐Preparation❐Installation Hardware
• Disconnect the cable from the negative @battery
terminal (see warning and caution below).
•  Remove Mounting Collar 
qfrom the main unit
temporarily, which are already mounted at shipment.*
• Unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more
than 30˚.
❐Dashboard Installation
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard having an
opening as shown below. The dashboard should be
4.75 mm {3/16”} – 5.56 mm {7/32”} thick in order to be
able to support the unit.
182 mm
{7-5/32} 53 mm
{2-
3/32}
Q’tyItemNo.Diagram
q1
Mounting Collar*
Plain washer (5 mm ø)
w2
Spring Washer (5 mm ø)e2
Hex. Nut (5 mm ø)r2
Rear Support Strapt1
Hex. Bolt
(5 mm ø 
×25 mm)y1
T oothed Lock Washer
(5 mm ø)u1
Removal Tool
(U-shaped)i2
Mounting bolt
(5 mm ø)
q Mounting collar Rear support bracket
(provided on the vehicle)
Rubber cushion (option)
(a) Using the rear support strap t
(b) Using the rubber cushion (option)
Caution
V
arious settings that have been stored in the
memory in other on-board equipment (vehicle
navigation etc.) may be lost if the battery terminals
are disconnected.
Therefore, we recommend to make a record of or to
back up the settings before disconnecting the
terminals.
After completing installation of the main unit, set the
equipment again according to the record.
Wa rning
If your vehicle is equipped with air bag and/or anti-
theft systems, specific procedures may be required
for connection and disconnection of the battery to
install this product.
Before attempting installation of this electronic
component, contact your vehicle dealer or
manufacturer to determine the required procedure
and strictly follow their instructions. 
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY
RESULT IN THE UNINTENDED DEPLOYMENT OF
AIR BAGS OR ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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1
2
3
First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for corre\
ctness.(apage 27)
The included Mounting Collar qis designed specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach any other m\
odel.
Insert Mounting Collar qinto the
dashboard, and bend the mounting tabs
out with a screwdriver.
Establish the rear connection of the unit.
After fixing Power Connector, fix the rear of the unit
to the vehicle body by either method (a) or (b)
shown in the previous page.
After installation reconnect the negative
(–) battery terminal.
The tabs to be bent vary depending on
the vehicle.  To securely install the unit,
fully bend a number of the tabs so that
there is no rattling.
Example:Ta b
qMounting
Collar
Mounting Holes
Mounting Bolt
Power Connector
Mounting springs (C)
Engage the Mounting
Springs (C) in the
mounting holes of the
Mounting Collar 
qfirmly.
Mounting Spring Mounting
Hole
Caution
• We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to prote\
ct yourself from injuries.
• When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands
and fingers.
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To Remove the Unit from the vehicles dashboard
Insert each Removal Tool iand pull.
Note:Do not lose Removal Tools. They will be needed to remove the unit from the vehicles dashboar\
d.
iRemoval Tool
(U-shaped)
Installation Guide (Continued)
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Electrical Connections
❐Wiring Diagram
Accessory Power(ACC)
(+12 V DC, negative @ ground
 only)
Ground Lead
(Connect to a clean, bare
 metallic part of your vehicle)
Battery Lead
(Connect to vehicle battery)
(Red)
ACC
Ground (Black)
(Yellow)
Battery
(Violet)
(Violet/Black)
(Gray/Black)
(Green)
(Green/Black)
(White/Black) (Gray)
(white)
Left Speaker (Front) Right Speaker
(Front) Left Speaker
(Rear) Right Speaker
(Rear)
Power Connector
The power connector does not come
along with the unit. If need, please
consult your dealer
.
(Rear Side)
Heavy Duty CD player/Weather Band Receiver
CQ-5101U
Antenna
10 12 14 16
7
86 42 53 1
91113
15
Detail of power connectorNO. FUNCTION NO. FUNCTION
1BATTERY +12 V 9 REAR SP R (–)
2 GROUND 10 REAR SP R (+)
31 1FRONT SP R (–)
41 2FRONT SP R (+)
51 3FRONT SP L (–)
6P OWER +12 V ACC 14 FRONT SP L (+)
715 REAR SP L (–)
816 REAR SP L (+)
Caution
• This wiring information is for experienced technical individual, for saf\
ety reason, please your dealer wire this
connection.
• This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC, negative 
@ground battery system.
• To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram b\
elow.
• Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is comp\
leted.
• Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a possible short-circuit from the vehicle chassis. Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.
• Remember, if your vehicle has a drive computer or a navigation computer, the data of its memory maybe erased when the battery terminals are disconnected.
*Fuse (15 A)
Refer fuse replacement to
your nearest authorized
Panasonic Servicenter.
Do not try fuse replacement
by yourself.
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Specifications
❐General
Power Supply:12 V DC (11 V-16 V) test Voltage 14.4 V, Negative @ground
Current consumption: Less than 2.5 A (CD mode, 0.5 W 4-speaker)
Maximum Power Output: 37 W 
×4 channels at 400 Hz, Volume Control maximum
T one adjustment range:
Bass: ± 12 dB at 100 Hz
Tr eble: ± 12 dB at 10 kHz
Power Output: 18 W per channel into 4  ohms, 40 to 30 000 Hz at 3 % THD
Suitable Speaker Impedance: 4-8 Ω
Dimensions (W H D): 178(W) 50(H) 160(D) mm {7 1-15/16 6-19/64}
W eight: 1.4 k
g{3.08 lbs.}
❐Front AUX Input
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Allowable external input: 2.0 V
Connector: 3.5 mm ø stereo mini pin
❐FM Stereo Radio
Frequency Range:87.9-107.9 MHz
Usable Sensitivity: 12 dBf (1.1 µV/ 75 Ω, S/N 30 dB)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 17 dBf (1.8 µV/ 75 Ω)
Frequency Response: 30-15 000 Hz ±3 dB
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 75 dB
Stereo Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio: 70 dB (Mono)
❐AM Radio
Frequency range: 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 28 dB/µV (25 µV, S/N 20 dB)
❐Weather Band Radio
Frequency range: 162.400 – 162.550 MHz
Usable sensitivity: 3 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)
Signal/Noise Ratio (40 dB/µV): 50 dB
❐CD Player
Sampling Frequency:32 times oversampling
DA Converter: 1 bit/4 DAC System
Error Correction System: Panasonic Super Decoding Algorithm
Pick-Up Type: 1-beam
Light Source: Semiconductor laser
W avalength: 790 nm
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz (±1 dB)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 85 dB
T otal Harmonic Distortion: 0.01 % (1 kHz)
W ow and Flutter: Below measurable limits
Channel Separation: 75 dB
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
Note:Specifications and the design are subject to modification without notice\
 due to improvements in technology.
Power Output: 
16 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4  Ω  and ≤ 1%
THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4  Ω) 
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