Panasonic Cd Player Weather Band ReceiverCq 5301u Operating Instructions

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Tuning in a Weather Band Station
• Press [BAND](APM)to select WB (Weather Band). (apage 9)
• Press any of the buttons 
[1]to [6]to monitor the preset station.
Weather Band Stations
National Weather Radio Broadcasts from over 380 Iocations 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. 165.450 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 interfere 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 
[}]or [{].
WB Weather Band Frequency (channel) Number 
						

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CD Player
Disc Insert and Playback
Disc insert
Playback will start automatically after the player recognized
the loaded disc as an ordinary music CD. (When a CD-R or
CD-RW which has CD-DA formatted data as the same as an
ordinary music CD is loaded, this player recognizes it as an
ordinary music CD.)
“LOAd” will be displayed until the disc is loaded.
Notes:
•Do not insert a disc when “DISC” indicator lights.
• The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is
loading.
Stop and Disc Eject
Press [u](eject) to stop CD play and eject the disc.
During disc ejection, “EJ” will be displayed.
Listening to a CD
Press [MODE](POWER)to change to the CD player mode.
Playback will start automatically when a disc is loaded.
RadioCD player
Label Side
u(eject)
( When CD disc loaded ) 
						

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Cautions:
•Only 5 (12 cm) CD, CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs are available for this unit.
• This unit does not support CD text display.
•
This unit does not support MP3 and WMA disc playback.
• Refer to page 18 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs.
• This unit is not designed for any 3 (8 cm) disc.
• If you insert an 3 (8 cm) disc and can not eject it, turn ACC of your car off once and turn it on again, then press
[
u] (eject).
• Do not use irregular shaped discs.
• Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
• Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.
Track Search
Press and hold...
[dTUNE]: Fast forward
[sTUNE]: Fast reverse
Release to resume the regular play.
Track Selection
Press [dTUNE]: Advance to the next track.
Press 
[sTUNE]: Back to the beginning of the current
track.
Back to the previous track. (Press
twice.)
Repeat play
• Press [5] (REPEAT).
The current track is repeated.
• Press 
[5] (REPEAT)again to cancel.
Random play
• Press [6] (RANDOM).
All the tracks are played in random order.
• Press 
[6] (RANDOM)again to cancel.
Scan play
• Press [4] (SCAN).
The first 10 seconds of each track on the 
disc are played in sequence.
• Press 
[4] (SCAN)again to cancel.
Pause• Press [BAND] (h/5).
• Press again to cancel. 
						

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Troubleshooting 
Preliminary Steps
Check and take steps as described in the tables below.
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Immediately switch the power off.
Disconnect the power connector and check that there is
neither smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for
repairs. Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it
is dangerous to do so.
No power.
Trouble
Vehicle’s ignition switch is not on.
aTurn your vehicle’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.
Cables are not correctly connected.
aConnect cables correctly.
Power connector is not correctly connected.
aConnect the power connector to the terminal that is always active.
Power connector is not correctly connected. 
aConnect the power connector to your vehicle’s ACC source.
Grounding wire is not correctly connected. 
aConnect the grounding wire to a metal part of the vehicle.
Mute is set to ON. 
aSet it to OFF.
Cables are not correctly connected. 
aConnect cables correctly.
The ground lead is not connected properly. 
aConnect the ground lead properly.
Cautions:
• Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or if there is
something wrong.
• Do not use the unit in irregular condition, for
example, without sound, or with smoke or foul
smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock.
Immediately stop using it and call the store where
you purchased it.
Cause/Step
Troubleshooting Tips
❐Common
No sound.
Noise. 
						

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Much noise in FM stereo
and monaural broad-
casts.
Trouble
Station is too far, or signals are too weak.
aSelect other stations of higher signal level.
The radio antenna is not extended enough.
aExtend fully the radio antenna.
Preset station is reset.Battery cable is not correctly connected.
aConnect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.
Cause/Step
❐Radio
Disc is in the CD
compartment but no
sound is made, or disc is
ejected automatically.
Trouble
Disc is upside down.
aPlace disc in the correct direction with the label side up.
Sound skips, bad sound
quality. (e.g. caused by
noise)
• Disc is dirty.
• Disc has scratches.
aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on Discs”.
aThe unit may not successfully playback a CD-R/RW that is made in
combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive) and a
disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to instructions for the
concerned devices for details.
• Disc is dirty.
• Disc has scratches.
aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on Discs”.
A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is loaded.
aDiscs that have CD-DA type data should be used.
aThe unit may not successfully playback a CD-R/RW that is made in
combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive) and a
disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to instructions for the
concerned devices for details.
Cause/Step
❐CD 
						

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Troubleshooting (Continued)
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) 
						

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Error Display Messages
❐ CD
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 
						

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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 (15 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 15 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