Panasonic Cd Player Weather Band Receiver Cq 5500u Operating Instructions

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Tuning in a Weather Band
Station
Press any of the buttons [1]to [6]to monitor the preset station.
Weather Band Stations
National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 locations
throughout the U.S. on seven VHF/FM frequencies.
Tune to weather band to receive continuous weather information 24
hours a day on one of the following frequencies.
1. 162.550 MHz
2. 162.400 MHz
3. 162.475 MHz
4. 162.425 MHz
5. 162.450 MHz
6. 162.500 MHz
7. 162.525 MHz
Occasionally the frequency of an existing or planned station must
be changed because of unexpected radio frequency interference
with adjacent NOAA Weather Radio Stations and/or with other
Government or Commercial Operations within the area. If you have
a question concerning NOAA Weather Radio, please contact your
nearest National Weather Service Office.
Note: The weather band (CH1-6) has been preset. CH7 is
selected by pressing [j j]or [i i].
WBWeather Band Frequency Channel Number
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Compact Disc Player Basics
To play CD
Insert the disc and play starts automatically.
LOAD will be displayed until the disc is loaded. Play starts from
the first track.
Note:While the disc is in the deck,   indicator lights.
Disc Ejection
Press [u]to stop CD play, and the disc will eject quietly from the
CD slot. (During disc ejection, EJ will be displayed.)
Selection a Track
Press [j j]once to go to the next track.
Press [i i]once to play from the beginning of the current track.
Press twice to play the previous track.
Press repeatedly to skip the desired number of tracks.
Searching a Track
Press and hold [j j]or [i i]for more than 0.5 seconds to activate
fast forward or reverse.
Release [j j]or [i i]to resume the regular CD play.
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Caution:Only
12 cm CD is
available for
this unit.
Caution:Do not use irregularly-shaped CD. Failure to observe this
may cause malfunction.
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Repeating a Track
Press [5](RPT: REPEAT) to repeat the current selection.
Press [5](RPT: REPEAT) again to cancel.
Random Selection
Press [6](RDM: RANDOM). A random selection of music is
played from all available tracks.
Press [6](RDM: RANDOM) again to cancel.
Scanning Track
Press [4](CD SCAN). The display will blink and the first 10
seconds of each track on the disc play in sequence.
Press [4](CD SCAN) again to cancel.
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CD Changer Basics (Only for CQ-5500U)
Starting the CD Changer
Once the CD changer has been connected, press [MODE]to
change to the CD changer mode. When a disc magazine is
inserted, CD play starts automatically.
Selecting a Disc
Press [1](iDISC) or [2](DISC j) to select a disc in descending
or ascending order.
Then, the selected disc will start to play from the first track.
Note:The number of discs you can load the CD changer with is
specific to each model.
Selecting a Track
Press [j j]to advance to the next track.
Press [i i]to start play from the beginning of the current track.
Press [j j]or [i i]repeatedly to skip the desired number of tracks.
Searching a Track
Press and hold [j j]or [i i]for more than 0.5 seconds to activate
fast forward or reverse.
Release [j j]or [i i]to resume regular CD changer play.
Note:CD changer functions are designed for an optional CD changer unit.
Hold and release
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Track Repeat
Press [5](RPT: REPEAT) to repeat the current selection.
REPEAT indicator lights.
Press [5](RPT: REPEAT) again to cancel.
Random Selection
Press [6](RDM: RANDOM). A random selection of music is
played from all available discs/tracks.
Press [6](RDM: RANDOM) again to cancel.
Note:The Random mode will stop and the disc select function will
operate once the [1] (
iDISC) or  [2] (DISC j) is pressed.
Scanning Track
Press [4](CD SCAN). The display blinks and the first 10 seconds
of each track on the discs play in sequence.
Press [4](CD SCAN) again to cancel.
❏Error Display Messages
Appears on the display when the
compact disc is dirty or inverted.
Selects the next available compact
disc.
Appears on the display when
compact disc is scratched. Selects
the next available compact disc.Appears on the display when there
is no disc in the magazine. Appears on the display when the
CD changer stops operating for
some reason. Please turn off the
vehicle engine (ACC off), disconnect
radio harness for 1 minute then
reconnect.
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Clock Basics (The clock system is 12-hours.)
Initial Time
Press and hold [CLK]to set time. Display blinks, and the time
setting mode is activated.
Press 
[i i]to set the hour.
Press 
[j j]to set the minute.
(Hold 
[i i]or [j j]to change numbers rapidly.)
Once the time has been set, release [CLK].
Note:When the clock is not set yet, SET is displayed.
Time Reset
When you want to reset the time, repeat steps and above.
Clock Display
Press [CLK]to display the current time.
Press 
[CLK]again to return to previous display.
Note: The current time will be displayed at all the time even the
power of the radio is turned off.
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Alarm Time Setting
Press and hold [ALM]to set alarm time. Display blinks, and the
alarm time setting mode is activated.
Press 
[i i]to set the hour.
Press 
[j j]to set the minute.
(Hold 
[i i]or [j j]to change numbers rapidly.)
When you have set the alarm time, release [ALM].
Note:When the alarm is not set yet, AM 12:00 is displayed.
Alarm Time Reset
To reset the alarm time, repeat steps and above.
Alarm Operation
Alarm is switched to ON or OFF each time [ALM]is pressed.
When the alarm is switched to ON, the alarm will sound at the set
alarm time.
Turning off the Alarm Sound
The alarm will turn off automatically after 90 seconds. Otherwise,
press 
[ALM]once.
Cautions:
Be careful not to set wrong alarm time, otherwise, the alarm may sound while driving.
If the alarm is set, be sure to check the set alarm time by pressing and holding [ALM] for more than
2 seconds.
If volume is set at 0 level, the output volume will be muted. (Even when ALARM is acting.)
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Alarm output Volume Selection
You can select ALARM VOL 1 (or VOL 2) by pressing [ALM]in
sequence and the display will show as follows.
ALARM TIME
aALM VOL 1aALM VOL 2
(display 3 seconds) (display 2 seconds) (display 2 seconds)
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Temperature Reading (Only for CQ-5500U)
To read the temperatare outside the vehicle, press and hold the
knob 
[SEL]for more than 2 seconds. The current temperature in
Fahrenheit appears on the display.
Press and release the knob [SEL]to shift the temperature display
to the current operating mode.
Press and hold the knob [SEL]for more than 2 seconds again to
cancel the temperature reading mode.
Notes:
The temperature Sensor Lead must be connected. (option)
The temperature reading range is -22°F~140°F. The display will -
22°F when the temperature is lower than -22°F or 140°F when
higher than 140°F.
If you change the temparature reading mode to the other mode
(EX. Tape mode CD changer mode) the display will show that
mode for 5 seconds and then resume the temperature reading.
Press and hold
Press and release
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In Case of Malfunction
Reset Switch
If the unit does not respond when the function buttons are
pressed, press the reset switch with a small pointed object,
such as a pencil point. This will restore the unit to its default
settings. All previously stored memory settings will be
erased. Repeat the necessary steps in the previous pages to
reprogram the clock and memory settings. If pressing the
reset switch does not restore normal operation, please return
the radio to the nearest authorized service center for service. 
						

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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 in attempting to
install this product.
Any attempt to install this product in a motor vehicle by anyone
other than qualified installer could cause damage to the electrical
system and could result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
❏Overview
This equipment should be installed by a
professional. However, if you plan to install this
unit 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 WARNING statement above)
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Identify and label the vehicle wires.
Connect the vehicle wires to the wires of the
power connector.
Install the unit in the dash.
Check the operation of the unit.
If you do encounter problems, please consult
your nearest authorized dealer.
Caution:This unit will operate with a 12 volt 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 following
items included in the packing with your unit.
Warranty Card...... Fill this out promptly
Panasonic Servicenter for Service Directory
...... Keep for future reference in case the unit
needs servicing
Installation Hardware...... Needed for in-dash
installation
❏Installation Hardware
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Item
Mounting Collar
Plain Washer (5 mm
φ)
Spring Washer (5 mm
φ)
Hex. Nut (5 mm
φ)
Rear Support Strap
Hex. Bolt
(5 mm
φ×25 mm)
Toothed Lock Washer
(5 mm
φ)
Power Connector
Removal Tool
(U-shaped)
Diagram Qty
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❏Required Tools
Youll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 volt AA battery
and the following:
12 V DC ELECTRICAL SIDE-CUT
TEST BULB TAPE PLIERS
❏Dashboard Specifications
❏Identify All Leads
The first step in installation is to identify all the
vehicle wires youll use when hooking up your
sound system.
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you
label it using masking tape and a permanent
marker. This will help avoid confusion when
making connections later.
Note:Do not connect the power connector to the
stereo unit until you have made all connections.
If there are no plastic caps on the stereo hooking
wires, insulate all exposed leads with electrical
tape until you are ready to use them. Identify the
leads in the following order.
Power Lead
If your vehicle has a radio or is pre-wired for one:Cut the connector wires one at a time from the
plug (leaving the leads as long as possible) so
that you can work with individual leads.
Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and
ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.
Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of
the exposed wires from the cut radio connector
plug. Touch one wire at a time until you find the
outlet that causes the test bulb to light.
Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb
also turns off and on, that outlet is the vehicle
power lead.
If your vehicle is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for
radio (RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition
(IGN).
Battery Lead
If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will
need to locate the vehicles battery lead.
Otherwise you may ignore this procedure. (The
yellow battery lead provides continuous power to
maintain a clock, memory storage or other
function.)
If your vehicle has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the
vehicle battery lead by grounding one lead of the
test bulb to the chassis and checking the
remaining exposed wires from the cut radio
connector plug.
If your vehicle is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the
battery, usually marked BAT.
Speakers
Identify the vehicle speaker leads. There will be
two leads for each speaker, usually color coded.
THICKNESS
MIN.    3/16   (4.75 mm)
MAX.   7/32   (5.56 mm)
7-5/32   (182mm)2-3/32   (53 mm)
Installation Guide (continued)