Panasonic Cd Player Weather Band Receiver Cq 5500u Operating Instructions

20 A handy way to identify the speaker leads and
the speaker they connect with is to test the leads
using a 1.5 volt AA battery as follows.
Hold one lead against one pole of the battery
and stroke the other lead across the other pole.
You will hear a scraping sound in a speaker if
you are holding a speaker lead.
If not, keep testing different lead combinations
until you have located all the speaker leads.
When you label them, include the speaker
location for each.
Antenna
The antenna lead is a thick,...

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Battery
Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct
radio wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse
block.
Antenna
Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna
lead into the antenna receptacle.
Equipment
Connect any optional equipment such as
amplifier, according to the instructions furnished
with the equipment. Keep about 12 inches (30
cm) of distance between the speaker
cords/amplifier unit and the antenna/antenna
extension cord. Read the operating and
installation instructions for any...

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❏Installation Procedures
Note: Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal.
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Mounting CollarDashboard
Mounting Tab
Screwdriver
2. Securre the rear of the unit.
a) Insert Power Connector 	to the unit.
b) Check the electrical connection by referring to this operating instructions.
c) Insert the unit into Mounting Collar 
and push it in until click is heard.
 Unit
d) Secure the rear of the unit to the vehicle by either of the two recommended methods on the next
page.
Power Connector8
1....

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Using the Rear Support Strap 
Using the Rubber Cushion (option)
(If there is an existing Rear Support Bracket on the fire wall of the vehicle.)
Cover Mounting Bolt on the rear of the unit with Rubber Cushion (option), and mount it into the
existing Rear Support Bracket.
Rubber Cushion (option)
Mounting Bolt
 Mounting Collar
Rear Support Bracket
(existing on the vehicle)
Installation Guide (continued)
3. After installation reconnect the negative (–) battery terminal. 

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To remove the unit from the vehicles dashboard
Insert each Removal Tool and pull.
Note: Do not lose Removal Tool. They will be needed to remove the unit from the vehicles
dashboard.
Removal Tool
(U-shaped) 

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AUX-In Sensor Lead
(Connect to vehicle computer) AUX-In Sensor(Orange w/white stripe)
Steering remote control lead (Orange)
Steering remote To  A U X(Red) (R)
(L)
(R)
(L)
(Rear) (White)
Preamp-Out(Red)
(White)AUX-In
Pre-Out(Rear Side)Temperature Sensor Lead
Sleeper Room Remote Connector
(Connect to CA-RC300U)
CD Changer Control Connector
Accessory Power(ACC)
(+12V DC, negative ground
 only)
Ground Lead
(Connect to a clean, bare
 metallic part of your vehicle)
Battery Lead
(Connect to vehicle battery)...

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Electrical Connections (continued)
Cautions:
This product is designed to operate with a 12-volt negative ground battery system.
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram below.
Remove the covering of the leads approx. 5 mm long from their end before connecting.
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...

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Troubleshooting
❏Maintenance
Your product is designed and manufactured to
ensure a minimum of maintenance. Use a soft
cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use
benzine, thinner, or other solvent.
❏When Something Doesnt Work
Check the charts on page 28 for possible causes
and solutions to any problem you might be
experiencing. Some simple checks or minor
adjustments may eliminate the problem.
❏Product Servicing
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the
problem, we recommend...

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Troubleshooting (continued)
❏Troubleshooting Tips
PROBLEM
Unit does not turn on.
Radio has static.
Radio memory buttons do not
work.
No sound can be heard even if
the disc is properly loaded.
Sound distorted due to vibration
Inverted sound (Left/Right conn-
ections.)
No sound from front or rear
speakers
Sound distorted sometimes
A compact disc is sometimes
ejected. (Display shows E1, an
error message.)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dead vehicle battery
Ignition or ACC is not on.
Bad power line connection
Fuse burned...

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Caution for use of a new
Disc
A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer
perimeter. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper
setting will not be possible and the CD player will not
play the disc. Therefore, remove the rough edges in
advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown on
the right. To remove the rough edges, press the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter
of the disc.
Rough edges
on outer perimeter
A ball-point pen
or pencil
Rough edges
on inner...