Panasonic Mp3 Cd Player Weather Band Receiver Cq 5302u Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Heavy Duty MP3 CD player/weather Band Receiver
with CD changer Control/Satellite Radio Ready
CQ-5302U
•Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before
using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
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Warning
Observe the following warnings when handling
this unit.
❑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.
❑Use the proper power supply.This product is designed for operation with a negative
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this
product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC
battery system.
❑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.
❑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 especially
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy
days.
❑Protect the Deck Mechanism.Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.❑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 the shop where you purchased this unit or an
authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
❑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.
❑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.
Observe the following warnings when
installation.
❑Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery
terminal before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery 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 battery terminal disconnection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
❑Never use safety-related components for
installation, grounding, and other such functions.
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.
❑Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a
location where it interferes with airbag operation is
prohibited.
❑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.
❑Never install the product in a location where it
interferes with your field of vision.
❑Never have the power cord branched to supply other
equipment with power.
❑After installation and wiring, you should check the
normal operation of other electrical equipment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may
cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
❑In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping
car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle
manufacturer before installation.
❑Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or
getting in and out of the vehicle.
❑Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short
circuiting.
❑This unit should be used with the power supply by a
10 A fuse. Failure to heed this may lead to smoke,
fire and damage to the unit.
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.
■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.■This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the
product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting
from improper connections and operations. The meanings 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.
Warning
This pictograph intends to alert you to the
presence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material
damage.
Caution
Safety Information
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Caution
Observe the following cautions when handling
this unit.
❑Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and
traffic conditions while driving.
❑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.
❑This unit is designed for use exclusively in
automobiles.
❑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 battery.
❑Refer fuse replacement to qualified service
personnel.
When the fuse burns out, eliminate the cause and have it
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified
service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead
to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.
❑To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations
while you are driving.
❑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.
❑Make sure that your weather radio can receive
properly before driving, especially, before use in a
critical condition.
Observe the following cautions when
installation.
❑Refer wiring and installation to qualified service
personnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and
experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by the
shop where you purchased it. Panasonic is not liable for any
problems resulting from your own installation of the unit.
❑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.
❑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 sources
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.
❑Use the designated parts and tools for installation.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 damage to the
unit. Faulty installation may lead to an accident, a
malfunction or fire.
❑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.
❑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.
❑Installation AngleThe 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.
❑Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is
completed before installation.
❑To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the
power connector until the whole wiring is
completed.
❑Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)
Find the model number and serial number on either the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them in the space
below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identification in case of theft.
MODEL NUMBERCQ-5302USERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED FROM
Caution
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS ILASER.
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 YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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Safety Information (Continued)
ANTI-SHOCK Protection (CD/MP3 Player )
Warning
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,
SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
Caution
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
OF YOUR STATE, PROVINCE OR COUNTRY FOR
INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT.
Panasonicwelcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that this product
will bring you many hours of enjoyment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic and mechanical
engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components and assembled by people who take pride in
their work. Once you discover the quality, reliability, and value we have built into this product, you too will be
proud to be a member of our family.
Accessories1. Operating Instructions ..................................................................................................1
2. Supplied Hardware.............................................................................1 set (
➡ page 44)
Laser Products:
Wave length: 790 nm
Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with
safety protection.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
ONLY THE INCLUDED COMPONENTS.
This unit has the anti-shock memory for about 8 seconds to prevent sound skips due to
vibration on unstable roads.
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:Any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment would void the users authority to
operate this device.
Warning
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.
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Customer services Directory
U.S.A.
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.
Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Intruction 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:
npcparts @panasonic.com
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)
Service in Puer to Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300, fax (787) 768-2910
S
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,
TTY: 1-877-833-8855
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,
TTY: 1-866-605-1277
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Limited Warranty
U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGEIf your product does not work properly because of defects in
materials and workmanship.
Panasonic consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales
Company (collectively 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 (warranty 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 (excpt items listed below) one (1) Year One (1) year
MXE Series Audio components
(except items listed below)Two (2) Years  Two (2) Years
Speakers 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 labor.
during the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted.
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 SERVICEFor Carry-In or Mail-In service in the United States, call 1-800-211-
PANA (7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto rico, call Panasonic Sales company (787)-
750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONSThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or
cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages
which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused byproducts not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from
accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, 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
RESULTING 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 servicer, 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
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to yoy.
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 warrantors consumer Affairs
Department at the addresses of the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customers Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Dealers
No.
Code
No.
Dealers
Address
Date of
Purchase
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Connectable Devices
CD Changer
You can connect the optional Panasonic CD changer
unit (CX-DP880). For details, refer to the operating
instructions for the CD changer unit. (
➡ page 20)
XM Satellite Radio
You can connect the optional XM receiver (XM-RVR-
FM-001) with optional Digital Adapter. For details, refer
to the operating instructions for the XM receiver.
(
➡ page 22)
About XM
The direct satellite-to-receiver broadcasting technology
is used to provide listeners with crystal clear sound
smoothly from coast to coast. XM is over 130 channels
of sheer variety: digital-quality music, news, sports,
comedy, traffic & weather, talk, children’s programs,
and more.
The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc.
Sirius Satellite Radio
You can connect the optional Sirius Satellite radio
receiver (SIR-PAN1). (
➡ page 26)
Sirius Satellite Broadcast service
The Sirius Satellite coverage is only for the United
States except Hawaii and Alaska. There is no Sirius
Satellite coverage in Canada. The instruction of Satellite
Operation Controls in the Operating Instructions and
Guide will not be applied.
© SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS” and related
marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
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Contents
Safety Information (Part 15 of the FCC Rules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
ANTI-SHOCK Protection (CD/MP3 Player). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Customer Services Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connectable Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
❒Power and Sound Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Power, volume, mute, display change, SQ setting, audio modes
(Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)
❒Clock Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Initial time, time readjustment
❒Radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Radio mode, band, manual tuning, seek tuning, preset station setting,
preset station calling, Weather Band Stations
❒CD/MP3 Player  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Operation flow, Player source display, random play, random repeat play,
repeat play, scan play
❒CD changer control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20CD Changer mode, Disc Selection, Track Selection, Track Search, scan
play, repeat play, random play, random repeat play
Note:CD changer controls are applicable to units with optional CD changer
unit (sold separately)
❒XM Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Getting Started, XM Mode, Band, Channel Selection, Category Priority 
Setting and Selecting, Manual Preset Memory, Preset Memory Calling, 
Display Change, XM ID Confirmation, Error display
❒Sirius Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Sirius mode, Band, Channel Selection, Category Priority Setting and
Selecting, Manual Preset Memory, Preset Memory Calling, Display Change,
Sirius ID confirmation, System Control Mode (Parental Channel Lock/Unlock 
setting, RADIO ID), Pass Code Change/Setting, Error display
❒Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Troubleshooting tips, Error Display Messages
❒Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Care of the unit, notes on discs, notes on CD-Rs/RWs, notes on MP3
❒Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
❒Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Installation hardware, overview, required tools, dashboard specifications,
preparation, to remove the unit
❒Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Cautions, wiring diagram
❒Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
FM
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Volume level (0 to 40)
(default:18)
Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
Power on:Press [SRC](POWER).
Power off:Hold down [SRC](POWER)for more than 1 second.
ACC
ON
Volume
Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume,
and counterclockwise to decrease volume.
clock display (default) No display
Note: “ADJUST” is displayed when the
clock is not adjusted. (
➡ page 12)
ba
Display Change
Press [DISP]to switch to the clock display.
When the power is off:
Up
Down
Power and Sound Controls
Mute
Press [MUTE]to mute the sound completely.
Press [MUTE]again to cancel.
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Power and Sound Controls (Continued)
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:
Note:Settings of SQ, bass and treble are influenced one another. If such an influence causes distortion to the
audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
(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)
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