Panasonic Mp3 Cd Player Cq 5250u Operating Instructions

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Sound Controls
CQ-5250U
SQ (Sound Quality) 
SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the
touch of button in accordance with your listening music type.
Press [SQ]for more than 2 seconds to select the sound type as
follows:
(ROCK)speedy and heavy sound:
exaggerates bass and treble.
(POP) wide-ranged and deep sound:
slightly emphasizes bass and treble.
(VOCAL) clear sound:
emphasizes middle tone and slightly
emphasizes treble. (FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part.
(default)
Audio Modes (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)
1Push [SEL] to select the audio mode.
Note:If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio
mode (2 seconds in volume mode), the display returns to the regular
mode.
2Turn [VOLUME] clockwise or counterclock-
wise to change each level.
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
default: 0 dB)
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
default: 0 dB)
(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
default: CNT)
(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
default: CNT) (Setting Range: 0 to 40, default: 18)
q:Increased
w: Decreased
q: Increased
w: Decreased
q: Right enhanced
w: Left enhanced
q: Front enhanced
w: Rear enhanced
q:
Up
w: Down
(Bass) (Volume)
(Treble)
(Balance)
(Fader)
SQ indicator
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Radio
CQ-5250U
Band
Press [BAND]to change the band.
Weather Band(apage 13)
Frequency adjustment
[TUNE/SEEK 
s]: Lower
[TUNE/SEEK  d]: Higher
Note: Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release for station
search.
Preset station selection
Press the corresponding preset button from  [1]to [6] to tune in
a preset station.
Manual Preset Memory
1Use manual or seek tuning to find a station.
2Press and hold one of the preset buttons
from [1] to [6]until the display blinks once.
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Caution
To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations
while you are driving.
Auto Preset Memory (APM)
Press and hold  [BAND](APM: auto preset memory) for more
than 2 seconds.
• The 6 stations with good reception will be automatically saved in the memory under preset buttons from  [1]to [6].
• Once set, the preset stations are sequentially scanned for 5 seconds each.
• Press one of the buttons from [1]to [6] to stop sequentially
scan.
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
blinks oncePreset Number
(FM stereo) indicatorlights while receiving an FM stereo signal.
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1Press [BAND]to select WB (Weather Band).
(a page 12)
2Press any of the buttons [1] to [6]to monitor
the preset station.
Note: The weather band (CH1-6) has been preset. CH7 is
selected by pressing [}] or [{].
W eather Band StationsNational 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. 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
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. Weather Band Frequency 
Weather Band Frequency (channel) Number
Wa
rning
Any NOAA broadcast weather report, including current and
forecasts, may not reflect your actual weather conditions at
your exact time and location. You should always pay
attention to your actual weather conditions to make safe
decisions accordingly.
Tuning in a Weather Band Station
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CD/MP3/WMA Player
CQ-5250U
Disc loading/ejection
LoadingLoad a disc in with the printed side facing up.
Notes:
• The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded.
• Playback will start automatically after the player recognized theloaded disc as an ordinary music CD or MP3/WMA disc.
EjectionPress [u] to eject the disc.
Track/File selection
[FILE 
d]: Next track/file
[FILE  s]: Preceding track/file (press twice)
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.
Folder selection (MP3/WMA)
[FOLDER  }]: Next folder
[FOLDER  {]: Preceding folder
Cautions
¡Do not insert a disc when the  indicator lights.¡This unit does not support 8 cm {3} discs.
¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ( apage 32)
¡ Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
¡ Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.
¡ Refer to the section on “Notes on CD-Rs/RWs” 
(a page 32). ¡
Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA”. ( apage 30)
¡ This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing
both CD-DA and compressed audio data). In case of using
such a CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic play-
back.
Pause
Press [BAND] (
h/
5 ).
Press again to cancel.
T ext Scroll
Scan, Repeat, Random 
(apage 15)
Display change(apage 15)(DISC)
indicator(Repeat)/ (Random)/
indicator
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Scan playThe first 10 seconds of each track/file is played in sequence.
Press [4] (SCAN). Track/file number blinks.
Press again to cancel.
Folder scan play (MP3/WMA)From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in each
folder is played in sequence.
Hold down [4] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.
lights and folder number blinks.
Hold down again to cancel.
Repeat playThe current track/file is repeated.
Press [5] (REPEAT). lights.
Press again to cancel.
Folder repeat play (MP3/WMA)The current folder is repeated.
Hold down [5] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds. ,lights.
Hold down again to cancel.
Random playAll the available tracks/files are played in a random sequence.
Press [6] (RANDOM). lights.
Press again to cancel.
Folder random play (MP3/WMA)All the available files in current folder are played in a random
sequence.
Hold down [6] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds. 
,lights.
Hold down again to cancel.
Scan, Repeat, Random
Display change
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Notes:
¡ For scrolling text, press [3] (SCROLL).
¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the disc.
CD-DA MP3/WMA
*CD TEXT Display
Disc title and Track title name are displayed.
*ID3 Tag ON/OFF
Hold down [3] (SCROLL) for more than 2 seconds.
TAG ON: album title and song title/artist name are displayed.
TAG OFF: folder name/file name are displayed. (Default)
Track number/
Play time
Disc title*
Track title*
ClockFolder number/File
number
Play time
Folder name/
Album*
File name/
Title, artist*
Clock
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USB (MP3/WMA)
CQ-5250U
Cautions
¡Do not connect a USB device directly to this unit. If a USB
device is connected directly to this unit and an accident
occurs, or if the brakes are applied suddenly, the driver or
passenger may bump into the USB device and may be
injured.
¡ Connect your USB device to your car audio using a stan-
dard USB extension cable (5 m or less).
¡ Position the USB device and USB extension cable so that
they do not interfere with your driving.
¡ Do not connect any USB device other than a USB memory
or a USB audio player. Do not connect multiple USB
devices to the USB connector. Supplying power to multi-
ple USB devices from the connector could cause over-
heating and smoking.
File selection
[FILE 
d]: Next file
[FILE  s]: Preceding file (press twice)
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.
Folder selection
[FOLDER  }]: Next folder
[FOLDER  {]: Preceding folder
Pause
Press [BAND] (
h/
5 ).
Press again to cancel.
Compatible USB devices¡ USB Mass Storage Class
For details as to whether your USB memory/USB Audio is
compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, please contact
the USB memory/USB Audio manufacturer.
¡ USB Standard Compatibility 1.1/2.0 Full Speed
¡ File System FAT12/16/32
¡ Maximum current less than 500 mA
¡ Capacity less than 4 GB (1 partition)
USB device connection
Open the USB connector cover and connect a USB device to this
unit.
Notes:
¡When connecting (disconnecting) a USB device, turn down
the volume of the unit.
¡ When connecting a USB device, make sure the connector is
pushed all the way into the socket.
indicatorlights when a USB
device is loaded
Text Scroll
Scan, Repeat, Random 
(apage 17)
Display change(apage 17)(Repeat)/ (Random)/
indicator
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Notes:
¡Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA”. ( apage 30)
¡ Do not leave the USB device for long periods of time in places inside th\
e car where the temperature rises too high.
¡ This unit may not operate correctly if a cable other than a USB standard\
 cable is used.
¡ To prevent dirt and dust from adhering to the USB connector, close the c\
over of this unit when not in use.
¡ Back up any important data beforehand. We cannot accept responsibility f\
or any lost data.
¡ The use of USB devices that contain data files other than MP3/WMA format\
 is not recommended.
¡ A file with a play time exceeding 1 000 minutes will not play correctly \
to the end of the track.
¡ Playback or display may not be possible depending on the type of USB dev\
ice or the condition of the recording.
¡ Depending on the connected USB memory, the order in which the files are \
played back may differ from the order in which the
files were stored.
¡ Connection of an iPod to the USB connector of this unit is not supported\
.
Scan playThe first 10 seconds of each file is played in sequence.
Press [4] (SCAN) . File number blinks.
Press again to cancel.
Folder scan playFrom the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in each
folder is played in sequence.
Hold down [4] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.
lights and folder number blinks.
Hold down again to cancel.
Repeat playThe current file is repeated.
Press [5] (REPEAT). lights.
Press again to cancel.
Folder repeat playThe current folder is repeated.
Hold down [5] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds. ,lights.
Hold down again to cancel.
Random playAll the available files are played in a random sequence.
Press [6] (RANDOM). lights.
Press again to cancel.
Folder random playAll the available files in current folder are played in a random
sequence.
Hold down [6] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds. 
,lights.
Hold down again to cancel.
Scan, Repeat, RandomDisplay change
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Notes:
¡ For scrolling text, press [3] (SCROLL).
¡ “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the
USB device.
* ID3 Tag ON/OFF
Hold down [3] (SCROLL) for more than 2 seconds.
TAG ON: album title and song title/artist name are displayed.
TAG OFF: folder name/file name are displayed. (Default)
Folder number/
File number
Play time
Folder name/ Album*
File name/
Title, artist*
Clock
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Installation
WARNING
❐ 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 dan-
gers 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, spec\
ific procedures
may be required for connection and disconnection of the battery to install this product.
Before attempting installation of this electronic component, contact you\
r vehicle dealer
or manufacturer to determine the required procedure and strictly follow \
their instructions.
F AILURE 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.
❐ 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 profes-
sional 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 item which is packed
with your unit.
• Installation Hardware…Needed for in-dash installation.
❐Dashboard Specifications
THICKNESS
MIN. 4.75 mm {3/16 ”}
MAX. 5.56 mm {7/32 ”}
53 mm {2-3/32”}
182 mm {7-5/32”}
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							❐Preparation
Wa rning
If your vehicle is equipped with air bag and/or anti-theft sys-
tems, 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 equip-
ment 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 4.75 mm {3/16”} – 5.56
mm {7/32”} thick in order to be able to support the unit.
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❐Installation Hardware
Q’tyItemNo.Diagram
q 1
Mounting Collar*
Plain washer (5 mmø)
w 2
Spring Washer (5 mmø)e2
Hex. Nut (5 mmø)r2
Rear Support Strapt1
Hex. Bolt
(5 mmø ×
25 mm)y 1
Toothed Lock Washer
(5 mmø)u1
Removal Tool
(U-shaped)i2
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Installation (continued)
Mounting and removing the Main Unit
❏Mounting Procedures (When using Mounting Collar  q)
    
1
2
3
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 next 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: Tab
q Mounting
Collar
Mounting Holes
Mounting Bolt
Power Connector
Mounting springs (C)
Engage the Mounting
Springs (C) in the
mounting holes of
the Mounting Collar
q firmly.
Mounting Spring Mounting
Hole
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