Panasonic Cd Player Weather Band Receiver Cq 5330u Operating Instructions

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No sound from left, right,
front, or rear speaker.
Trouble
Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side.
aAdjust BAL/FAD as appropriate.
Left and right sounds are
reversed in stereo
listening.The right speaker wire is connected to the left speaker and the left speaker
wire to the right speaker.
aConnect the speaker wires to the correct ones.
Cables are not correctly connected.
aConnect the cables correctly.
Cause/Step
❐Sound Setting
Sound skips due to 
vibration.
Disc is not ejected.
Time is counted but no
sound comes out.
Trouble
Mounting angle is over 30˚.
aAdjust mounting angle to less than 30˚.
Instable mounting.
aMount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the
section on installation.
• Disc is defective.
• Mechanical trouble.
aPress [u] (eject). If normal operation is not restored, call the store
where you purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for
repairs.
The first track of a mix mode disc was reproduced. (Mix mode is a format in
which data except music is recorded on the first track and music data is
recorded on other than the first track in a session.)
aPlayback music data recorded on other than the first track.
Cause/Step
❐CD (Continued)
Antenna
No singl
off air
No info
XM non
Trouble
Antenna no connection
aCheck the XM receivers antenna.
No XM signal
aselect a channel which can be received.
No chanel service
aselect a channel which can be received.
The original channel cannot receive signal.
aselect a channel which can be received.
Do not connect the XM receiver completely.
aCheck the XM receivers connections.
Cause/Step
❐XM Control 
						

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Error Display Messages
❐ CD
Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
➡Select the next available compact disc. Check the disc.
Disc has scratches.
➡Select the next available compact disc. Check the disc.
No operation by some cause.
➡Eject the magazine. If failure persists, press the reset switch on the CD
changer. If normal operation is not restored yet, call the store where you
purchased the unit to the nearest panasonic servic center to ask for
repairs.
No disc in the changer (magazine)
➡Insert discs into the changer (magazine).
Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is loaded.
➡Check the disc.
Disc has scratches.
➡Check the disc.
No operation by some cause. 
➡If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased
the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
TroubleCause/Step
❐ CD changer
Troubleshooting (Continued) 
						

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Care of the Unit
Notes on Discs
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
❐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.
How to hold the disc
• Do not touch the underside of the disc.
• Do not scratch the discs.
• Do not bend disc.
• When not in use, keep the disc in the case.
Do not use irregular shaped discs.
• Transparency discs maybe can not be played back
Do not leave discs on the following places:
• Direct sunlight
• Near car heaters
• Dirty, dusty and damp areas
• Seats and dashboards
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or
ballpoint pen stroke.
• You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due to
their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, scratches, etc. on 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 combination of writing software, a CD
recorder (CD-R/RW drive) and a disc if they are incompatible one another.
• 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-DA data.
• Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW disc for handling it.
Label side
 
Do not use irregular shaped discs.
Maintenance 
						

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Speaker Connections
Caution:Please follow the instructions given below.  Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers.
L
R
- 
- 
- - 
- - 
- - 
- 
- +
+
++
++
+
++ +- +
- +
- +- +- +
- +- +- +
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 optional
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 (about 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 maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine
exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
Caution
This product is designed without a fuse inside due to fuses already exist in your vehicle. We would recommend to use
fuses of the specified rating (10 A). Using fuses that exceed the prescribed capacity could cause this product to start
smoking, ignite or other malfunction.
If your vehicle is without the fuse or a circuit braker to protect this unit ,please your dealer add the specified fuse 10 A
or a circuit breaker at the BATTERY lead of your vehicles harness. please see page 26 to find out where BATTERY +
12 V is for your dealer adding the fuse or the circuit breaker. 
						

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Installation Guide
❐This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not
intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of
potential dangers involved in attempting to install this product.
Any attempt to install this product in a vehicle by anyone other than a qualified
installer could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in serious
personal injury or death.
❐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 DEPLOY-
MENT OF AIR BAGS OR ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM RESULTING IN
DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING
❐Overview
This product should be installed by a professional.
However, if you plan to install this product yourself,
your first step is to decide where to install it. The
instructions in these pages will guide you through the
remaining steps: 
(Please refer to the “WARNING” statement above.)
• 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.
Caution:This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative
ground auto battery system only. Do not attempt to
use it in any other system. Doing so could cause
serious damage.
Before you begin installation, look for the items which
are packed with your unit.
• 
Warranty Card…Fill this out promptly.
• 
Panasonic Servicenter List for Service Directory
…Keep for future reference in case the product needs
servicing.
• 
Installation Hardware…Needed for in-dash installation.
❐Dashboard Specifications
Min. 3⁄16 (4.75 mm)
Max. 7⁄32 (5.56 mm)
23⁄32 (53 mm)
75⁄32 (182 mm) Thickness 
						

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Installation (Continued)
❐Preparation❐Installation Hardware
Warning: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.
Caution:Various 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. • 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
3/16” (4.75 mm) – 7/32” (5.56 mm) thick in order to be
able to support the unit.
Q’tyItemNo.Diagram
q1 Mounting Collar*
Plain washer (5mmø)
w2
Spring Washer (5mmø)e2
Hex. Nut (5mmø)r2
Rear Support Strapt1
Hex. Bolt
(5mmø 
×25 mm)y1
Toothed Lock Washer
(5mmø)u1
Removal Tool
(U-shaped)i2
Antenna Connectoro1
Mounting bolt
(5 mmø)
qMounting collarRear support bracket
(provided on the vehicle) Rubber cushion (option)
(a) Using the rear support strap t
(b) Using the rubber cushion (option) 
						

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1
2
3
Cautions:
• We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.
• When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands
and fingers.
First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for correctness.(apage 29)
The included Mounting Collar qis designed specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach any other model.
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 SpringMounting
Hole 
						

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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 dashboard.
iRemoval Tool
(U-shaped)
Installation (Continued) 
						

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Electrical Connections
Cautions:
• This wiring information is for experienced technical individual, for safety 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 below.
• Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
• 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.
❐Wiring Diagram
(Rear Side)
CD Receiver
CQ-5330U
Antenna

 Antenna Connector
Accessory Power(ACC)
(+12V DC, negative ground
 only) XM control connector
CD changer / XM control connector
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.
Detail of power connectorNO. FUNCTION NO. FUNCTION1BATTERY +12 V 9 REAR SP R (–)2GROUND 10 REAR SP R (+)3
o
o
o
o11 FRONT SP R (–)4
o
o
o
o12 FRONT SP R (+)5
o
o
o
o13 FRONT SP L (–)6POWER +12 V ACC 14 FRONT SP L (+)7
o
o
o
o15 REAR SP L (–)
8
o
o
o
o16 REAR SP L (+)

O
10 12 14 16
7
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Electrical Connections (Continued)
Extension Cable for connecting the unit and the XM receiver.

OThe Extension cable does not come along with the unit, 
    if need, please consult your dealer. XM ANT XM RECEIVER
(XM-RVR-D-001)
antenna
RCA (Red) R
8P DIN (Male) RCA (White) L
contoroller/
head unitR
FM out
audio outR
L
power
CQ-5330U
 XM control connector
(10P connector)
- SAT
DISP UP
Wired Remote
( CA-RC330U, option ) 
SELPWRRC330U
APM/PRGBANDSEEKVOLTUNE
DISPMODE
 XM control connector
(2P connector)
Wired Remote Connector
(8P connector)
 
Note:
For wiring, carefully read the operation instructions for the devices connected.
❐Upgrading the system (connect a XM receiver and the wired remote.)