Panasonic Mp3 Cd Player Sirius XM-Ready Cq 5109u Operating Instructions

							DISPDISP MP3 CD Player/Weather Band Receiver SiriusXM-Ready
Model: CQ-5109U 
Operating Instructions
	
¡ Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Direc-
tory”) carefully before using this product and keep this manual for fut\
ure reference. 
						

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Safety Information
n Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other 
components of your car audio system carefully before 
using the system. They contain instructions about how to 
use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic  
assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from 
failure to observe the instructions given in this manual. n
 This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the 
product safely and to alert you to potential dangers result
-
ing from improper connections and operations. The mean-
ings of the pictographs are explained below. It is important 
that you fully understand the meanings of the pictographs 
in order to use this manual and the system properly.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the 
presence of important operating instructions 
and installation instructions. Failure to heed 
the instructions may result in severe injury or 
death. This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions and in-
stallation instructions. Failure to heed the instruc-
tions may result in injury or material damage.
Warning 
Caution 
 Warning
Observe the following warnings when using 
this unit.
q The driver should not operate the system 
while driving.
 Operating the system will distract the driver from looking 
ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop 
the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake 
before operating the system.
q Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative 
grounded 12 V DC batter
y system. Never operate this 
product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC 
battery system.
q Do not use the product where it is exposed to 
water , moisture, or dust.
 Exposure of the unit to water , moisture, or dust may lead 
to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make espe-
cially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or 
on rainy days.
q Protect the Deck Mechanism. Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.q Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair 
the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, 
consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Ser
vicen-
ter.
q Do not use the unit when it is out of order . If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an 
abnormal state (has foreign matter in it, is exposed to 
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and 
consult the store where you purchased it.
q Refer fuse replacement to qualified ser vice 
personnel.
 When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it 
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a quali
-
fied service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse 
may lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.
q Any NOAA broadcast weather report, includ -
ing 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.
Observe the following warnings when 
installing.
q Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) bat -
tery terminal before installation.
 Wiring and installation with the negative (–) batter y 
terminal connected may cause electrical shock and injury 
due to a short circuit.
 Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system 
have specific procedures of batter

y terminal disconnec-
tion.
 F

AILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD 
TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRI-
CAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE 
VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
q Never use safety-related components for 
installation, grounding, and other such func -
tions.
 Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, 
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) 
for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.
q Installing the product on the air bag cover or 
in a location where it interferes with airbag 
operation is prohibited.
q
 
Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric 
wiring, and other items before installing the 
product.
 If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach 
or wire the product, first check where the wire harness, 
gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open 
the hole from outside if possible.
q Never install the product in a location where it 
interferes with your field of vision.
q
 
Never have the power cord branched to supply 
other equipment with power

.
q
 
After installation and wiring, you should check 
the normal operation of other electrical equip

-
ment.
 The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions 
may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
q In the case of installation to an airbag-equip -
ping car, confirm warnings and cautions of the 
vehicle manufacturer before installation.
q
 
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driv
 -
ing or getting in and out of the vehicle.
q
 
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short 
circuiting.
q

 
Keep accessories out of reach of infants. Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the 
reach of infants. If an infant ingests accessories, please 
seek immediate medical attention. 
						

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Safety Information
 Caution
Observe the following cautions when using 
this unit.
q Keep the sound volume at an appropriate 
level.
 Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road 
and traffic conditions while driving.
q Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to 
be caught in the unit.
 To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out 
for infants.
q This unit is designed for use exclusively in 
automobiles.
q
 
Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period 
with the engine turned off.
 Operating the audio system for a long period of time with 
the engine turned off will drain the batter y.
q Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or 
excessive heat.
 Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to 
the unit.
q To ensure safety, never attempt to preset sta-tions while you are driving.
q
 
Depending upon the transmission condition 
of electro-magnetic waves, the geographical 
reasons and/or the weather conditions, you 
may not receive the NOAA radio partially or at 
all.
q

 
Make sure that your weather radio can receive 
properly before driving, especially

, before use 
in a critical condition.
q
 
Set the volume level to low enough before the 
AUX connection is completed.
 Failure to obser ve this, the loud noise may come out and 
damage your speakers and your hearing. Direct con-
nection of the speaker/headphone output of an external 
device without any attenuator may distort sound or dam-
age the connected external device.
Observe the following cautions when in-
stalling.
q Refer wiring and installation to qualified 
ser vice personnel.
 Installation of this unit requires special skills and experi -
ence. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer 
or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter. Panasonic is not 
liable for any problems resulting from your own installa-
tion of the unit.
q Follow the instruction to install and wire the 
product.
 Not following the instructions to properly install and wire 
the product could cause an accident or fire.
q Take care not to damage the leads. When wiring, take care not to damage the leads.  Prevent 
them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, 
and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, 
pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat 
sour
ces or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be 
run over sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding 
them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
q Use the designated parts and tools for instal -
lation.
 Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate 
tools to install the product. The use of parts other than 
those supplied or designated may result in internal dam
-
age to the unit. Faulty installation may lead to an accident, 
a malfunction or fire.
q Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate 
of the unit.
 Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to 
overheat and will result in fire or other damage.
q Do not install the product where it is exposed 
to strong vibrations or is unstable.
 Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation.  If the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down 
while driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.
q Installation  Angle The product should be installed in a horizontal position 
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more 
than 30˚.
 The user should bear in mind that in some areas there 
may be restrictions on how and where this unit must be 
installed. Consult your dealer for further details.
q Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is completed before installation.
q
 
T
 o prevent damage to the unit, do not connect 
the power connector until the whole wiring is 
completed.
q
 
Do not connect more than one speaker to one 
set of speaker leads. (except for connecting to 
a tweeter) 
						

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Safety Information (continued)
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules for Radio Receiver. Operation is subject 
to the condition that this device may not cause 
harmful interference. Any unauthorized changes 
or modifications to this equipment may void the 
user's authority to operate this device. Caution
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. 
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN 
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN 
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY 
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
PERSONNEL.
1. Operating Instructions  ........................................................................\
..................................... 1
2.  NOAA W eather Radio Brochure   ........................................................................\
....................... 1
3.
 
Installation hardware
   ........................................................................\
............ 1 set (a page 30)
Accessories 
						

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Before Reading These Instructions
Customer Services Directory
Customer Services Directory
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your 
nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or 
make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web 
Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases:
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all 
Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 
9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and 
Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
PANASONIC AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS COMPANY OF AMERICA, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA 
776 HIGHWAY 74 SOUTH, PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS 
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials 
and workmanship.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (referred to 
as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated \
in the 
chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“war-
ranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with \
new or 
refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product\
. 
The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Categories Parts Labor
Audio Components (except items listed below) One (1) Year One (1) Year
Speakers
Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty 
must be exchanged at the place of purchase. 
Contact your Dealer for details. One (1) Year Not Applicable
Accessories (in exchange for defective items) Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for la\
bor. 
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for pa\
rts. 
You must carry-in or mail-in your product prepaid during the warranty 
period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not war-
ranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced 
in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only 
to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as 
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is 
required for warranty service.
CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico, 
call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and 
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cos-
metic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which 
occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not 
supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, 
abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, altera-
tion, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer \
control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal 
reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, 
lightning, modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, 
restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or 
service by anyone other than the technician from Factory Servicenter 
or other authorized service centers, or damage that is attributable to 
acts of God. 
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT 
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULT-
ING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,  OR ARISING OUT OF ANY 
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages 
for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed \
unit if applicable, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, 
data or other memory contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but 
are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED 
TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied war-
ranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have 
other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this 
product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact 
your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your 
satisfaction, then write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at 
the addresses of the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer’s Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Dealer’s
No.
Code
No.
Dealer’s
Address
Date of 
Purchase
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products ow\
ners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanic\
al engineering, manufactured with 
carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of \
the reputation their work has built for 
our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after yo\
u discover the quality, 
value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be\
 a member of our family. 
						

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Contents
Safety Information .........................2
Accessories   ................................. 4
Before Reading These Instructions
  .....5
Customer Services Directory
Limited Warranty
Contents ..................................... 6
Features   ..................................... 7
Front AUX terminal
Sound control
SiriusXM satellite radio
Controls Layout ............................8
Preparation   ................................. 9
First time power on
Clock adjustment
Clock Display at Power Off 
General ..................................... 10
Source selection
Power
Volume
Mute
Sound Controls ............................11
SQ (Sound Quality) 
Audio modes (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)
Radio ....................................... 12
Band
Frequency adjustment
Preset station selection
Auto preset memory (APM)
Manual preset memory
Display Change
Tuning in a weather band station
CD/MP3 Player ............................14
Pause
Track/File selection
Folder selection (MP3)
Disc loading/ejection
Display change
Scan, repeat, random
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Control .......16
Connecting SiriusXM tuner
Getting started
Band selection
Channel selection
Channel unlocking (passcode entry)
Channel preset
Preset channel selection
Selection by category
Display change
System control mode selection
Function settings
Alarm Setting .............................. 20
Alarm time setting
Turning ON/OFF the alarm
Activating snooze
Troubleshooting ...........................21
If you suspect something wrong
Common
Radio
CD
MP3
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Control
Product servicing
Error Display Messages.................. 24
CD/MP3
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Control
Maintenance ............................... 25
Cleaning this unit
Fuse
Notes on MP3.............................. 26
Cautions as to compressed audio files
Cautions as to the display of this unit
Recording MP3 files on a CD-Media
Common
Notes on Discs ............................28
How to hold the disc
Unusable discs
Disc insert
Disc cleaning
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
Installation Guide .........................29
Overview
Dashboard specifications
Preparation
Dashboard installation
Installation hardware
Securing of the main unit
Removing the unit from the vehicle’s dashboard
Electrical Connections ...................33
Wiring diagram
Speaker Connections
Connection with optional SiriusXM Connect 
Vehicle Tuner
Specifications ............................. 35
General
Front AUX Input
FM Stereo Radio
AM Radio
Weather Band Radio
CD Player 
						

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Features
Front AUX terminal
Your mobile audio player and other devices are con-
nectable to this unit without any difficulty.
Sound control
SQ (Sound Quality)
You have four preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP and 
VOCAL). 
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio service requires a sub-
scription and the purchase of a SiriusXM Connect 
Vehicle Tuner. For information on SiriusXM Satellite 
Radio service or tuner activation please call 1-866-
635-2349 or visit siriusxm.com.
Note: This unit is not compatible with the following 
Sirius or XM satellite radio components:
Sirius receiver (SIRPAN1/SC-C1) 
Sirius Interface Adaptor (CA-PANSC1U/CA-LSR01U)
XM receiver (XMD1000/CNP2000UC)
XM Adapter Cable (XMDPAN110/CNPPAN1)
About SiriusXM
Everything worth listening to is on SiriusXM, getting 
over 130 channels, including the most commercial-
free music, plus the best sports, news, talk and 
entertainment. A SiriusXM Tuner and Subscription 
are required. For more information, visit www.
siriusxm.com
SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trade-
marks of Sirius XM Radio, Inc. All rights reserved. 
						

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 Controls  Layout
DISPDISP
 BAND 
(a page 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19)
y / 5 Pause/Play 
(a  page 14)
APM Auto Preset Memory
(a  page 12)  Disc  slot  u (Eject) (a
 page 14)
 DISP Display 
(a  page 9, 12, 15, 17, 18)
CLK Clock (a  page 9)
 AUX
From line output of exter-
nal sound/audio device (ex. 
Silicon-audio player, HDD 
player, etc.)
 TUNE/SEEK {/} (a  page 12, 13, 16, 17, 19)
FILE (Track/File) s/d 
(a  page 9, 14, 18, 19, 20)  1 through 6 (Preset Buttons) 
(a
 page 12, 13, 17)
SCROLL (a  page 15)
SCAN (a  page 15)
REPEAT/RANDOM 
(a  page 15)
FOLDER {/} 
(a  page 14, 17)
 VOL
 Volume
(a  page 10, 11, 19)
ALM Alarm
(a  page 20)
PUSH SEL Select 
(a  page 11, 18, 19, 20)
MUTE (a
 page 10)
SQ (a  page 11)  SRC Source (a
 page 10)
PWR Power (a  page 9, 10) 
						

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Preparation
First time power on
1 Turn the key in the ignition until the acces-sory indicator lights.
2 Press  [PWR]  (Power).
Clock adjustment
The 12-hour (AM/PM) system is used for the clock 
adjustment.
1 Press [CLK]  (Clock).
   (Clock display)
2 Hold down [CLK]  for more than 2 seconds.
 
Hour blinks
*Indicator for AM or PM time
  
3 Adjust the hour .
[d] : Sets ahead.
[s] : Sets back.
 Hour entered
4 Press [CLK] .
 Minute blinks
5 Adjust the min ute.
[d] : Sets ahead.
[s] : Sets back.
 Minute entered
6 Press [CLK] .
   Completed
Notes: 
¡
 Clock can not be adjusted when the unit is power 
off, to per

form clock setting when the unit is 
power on.
¡
 When “NO DISC” is displayed, the clock can not 
be adjusted.
¡
 “CLK ADJ” is displayed when the clock is not 
adjusted.
¡
 

Hold  down  [d] or [s] to change numbers 
rapidly.
¡
 When you want to readjust the time, repeat steps 
2

 to 6.
Clock Display at Power Off 
Press [DISP] to change the display. 
 Display off 
	 cd
  Clock display  
						

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 General
 Source  selection
The source changes as follows every time [SRC] (Source) is pressed.
DISPDISP
 Radio
FM, AM, WB (a page 12)
 Disc  player
CD, MP3 (a  page 14)
 AUX
When device connected to the front AUX terminal of this unit
(The sound of connected device is output from car speaker.)
 SiriusXM satellite radio control
When the optional SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is connected to 
this unit, this source mode is selectable and the SAT (Satellite radio) 
indicator lights to indicate the connection/communication between head 
unit and SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is established. (This indicator 
lights even in the other source mode)
SiriusXM satellite radio control (a  page 16)
Note: When this unit is not connected with the optional SiriusXM Con-
nect Vehicle Tuner, this source mode is skipped and cannot be selected.
 Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory 
indicator lights.
Power on: Press  [PWR] (Power).
Power off:   Hold  down  [PWR] for more than 1 
second.
 Volume
Turn [VOL] (Volume) clockwise to increase 
volume, and counterclockwise to decrease 
volume.
 Volume level (0 to 40) 
(default:18)
 Up
 Down
  Mute
Press [MUTE] to mute the sound completely.
 lights.
Press again to cancel.