Panasonic Mp3 Wma Cd Player Receiver Cq C3100u Operating Instructions

							Removable Full Front MP3 WMA CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
CQ-C3400/C3300U
Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
CQ-C3200/C3100U
≥  Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
≥  Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser Ie produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.
≥  Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.
(CQ-C3400U)
Operating InstructionsOperating InstructionsManuel d’instructionsManuel d’instructions
Manual de instruccionesManual de instrucciones 
						

							2
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
3
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
Item Diagram Q’ty
Remote Control Unit
(YEFX9992663)1
Lithium Battery
1
Instruction kit
≥ Operating Instructions
   (YEFM284143)1
≥ Warranty Card, etc.1 set
Mounting Collar
(YEFX0216165)1
Trim Plate
(YEFC05615)1
Safety InformationWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE 
ONLY THE INCLUDED COMPONENTS.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 
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
PERSONNEL.The following applies only in the U.S.A.Part 15 of the FCC RulesFCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modi cations to 
this equipment would void the user’s authority 
to operate this device.NOTICE:This product has a  uorescent lamp that 
contains a small amount of mercury. It 
also contains lead in some components. 
Disposal of these materials may be regulated 
in your community due to environmental 
considerations. 
For disposal or recycling information 
please contact your local authorities, 
or the Electronics Industries Alliance: 

Precautions
When DrivingKeep the volume level low enough to be aware of 
road and traf c conditions.When Washing Your CarDo not expose the product, including the speakers 
and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could 
cause electrical shorts,  re, or other damage.When ParkedParking in direct sunlight can produce very high 
temperatures inside your car. Give the interior a 
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.Use the Proper Power SupplyThis product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC, 
negative ground battery system (the normal system 
in a North American car).Disc MechanismDo not insert coins or any small objects. Keep 
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from 
the disc mechanism and disc.Use Authorized ServicentersThis product is made of precision parts. Do not 
attempt to disassemble or adjust any parts. Please 
refer to the Servicenter list including with this 
product for service assistance.For InstallationThis product should be installed in a horizontal 
position with the front end up at a convenient angle, 
but not more than 30°.
Note:
≥  The preset memory is cleared to return to the 
original factory setting when the power connector 
or battery is disconnected.
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 identi cation in case 
of theft.MODEL NUMBER CQ-C3400U / CQ-C3300U / CQ-C3200U / CQ-C3100U
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
FROM
AccessoriesPanasonic welcomes 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.
CQ-C3400/C3300URemovable Full Front MP3 WMA CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer ControlCQ-C3200/C3100URemovable Full Front CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
Item Diagram Q’ty
Screw kit (YEP0FZ3315)
≥ Hex. Nut (5 mm‡)1
≥ Tapping Screw
(5 mm‡t16 mm)1
≥ Mounting Bolt
(5 mm‡)1
≥ Lock Cancel Plate2
Rear Support Strap
(YEFG04024)1
Removable Face Plate 
Case
(YEFA131839)1
Power Connector
(YEAJ02871)1
6 4
9 75Car AudioSOURCEMUTEPOWERRAND
VOL3 12DISP BANDREP
6
5SETSEL#SCANMENU
NUMBER8
0
Note:
≥  The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and 
service.
≥ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to modi cation without prior notice due to improvements.
≥ Mounting  collar 1 and trim plate 7 are mounted on the main unit at shipment (page 46). Note:
≥ Please refer to page 9 for information on differences in each model. 
						

							8
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
9
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
≥  This operating instruction manual applies to the following models. The differences among these models are 
mentioned below.
≥  All illustrations represent model CQ-C3400U unless otherwise speci ed.
Models
Features
MP3/WMA playback Yes Yes None None
CD text display Yes Yes None None
Subwoofer output Yes None Yes None
Subwoofer low pass  lter setting 80 Hz/120 Hz None None None
This can only be controlled through the 
main unit.
This can only be controlled through the 
remote control unit.
Operations with neither mark can be performed 
either by the main unit or the remote control unit.CQ-C3400U only.
CQ-C3400U
CQ-C3300U only.
CQ-C3300U
CQ-C3200U only.
CQ-C3200UCQ-C3100U
CQ-C3100U only. Indicates features applicable to
MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RWYou can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media 
Audio)  les as well as regular CDs.
With up to 10 to 12 times* the capacity of a 
conventional CD, a single MP3/WMA-encoded disc 
can keep you entertained throughout your entire 
journey.
*Depending on bit rate.
CD Changer ControlYou can connect the optional CD changer unit.  For 
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD 
changer unit.
≥  2 CD changers (option) can be controlled with 
this unit. To connect 2 CD changers to it, the 
dual CD changer selector CA-CD55U (option) is 
necessary.Large-sized Volume ControlAn large-sized rotary volume control that looks like 
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.
CQ-C3300U
CQ-C3400U
Before Reading these Instructions
CQ-C3400U
CQ-C3300U
CQ-C3200U
CQ-C3100U
CQ-C3400U
CQ-C3300U
CQ-C3200U
CQ-C3100U
Dual CD changer selector 
(CA-CD55U, option)Subwoofer (option) 
(Only for 
CQ-C3400U/CQ-C3200U)
Stereo power 
ampli er  (option)
FeaturesSystem Upgrade
CD changer 
(CX-DP880U, option)
Note:
≥  This unit does not support Sirius satellite radio.
≥  You cannot connect CD changer and Sirius 
receiver using the dual CD changer selector 
(CA-CD55U, option). 
						

							10
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
11
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
Preparation
1 2
3
Battery Installation1 Remove the battery holder.
  Pull the holder out at position B while pushing 
position A as indicated.
2 Install the battery on the battery holder.
3 Insert the battery holder back into its original 
position.Battery Notes≥ Battery type:  Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) 
(included)
≥ Battery life:  Approximately 6 months under 
normal use (at room temperature)
≥ Remove and dispose of an old battery 
immediately.
≥ Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not 
throw a battery into a  re.
≥ Keep the battery away from children to avoid the 
risk of accidents.
≥ Follow local regulations when disposing of the 
battery.Back sideLithium battery 
(included)
Battery holder
Position APosition B
Remote Control UnitCaution:
≥  Improper use of the battery may cause 
overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting 
in injury or a  re. 
Subwoofer
Preparation:
≥ Connect the subwoofer (option). (page 56)
Subwoofer level setting:
≥ You can change the subwoofer level. (page 34)
Subwoofer low pass  lter setting:
≥ You can select the upper limit frequency of the 
sound from subwoofer. (page 34)CQ-C3400U
CQ-C3200U
CQ-C3400U
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
≥ Turn your car’s ignition key to the ACC or ON 
position.
≥ Press [SOURCE] (PWR).
≥ When the power is switched on for the  rst time, 
a demonstration appears on the display. 
   Press [DISP] (display) to change to regular 
mode.
1 Press [DISP] (display).
2 Press and hold [DISP] (display) again for more 
than 2 seconds.
Hours:
3 Press [%] or [$].
4 Press [DISP] (display).
Minutes:
5 Press [%] or [$].
6 Press [DISP] (display).
Note: 
≥ “ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.
≥ Press and hold [%] or [$] to change numbers 
rapidly.Display ChangePress [DISP] (display).
When the power is off:
Hours blinkHours setMinutes blinkMinutes setComplete
Clock displayDisplay off
Clock display
Clock Setting 
						

							20
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
21
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
1
Contents
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
2
Audio Settings ....................................................... 34Volume, bass/treble, balance/fader, subwoofer level, subwoofer low pass fi lter 
(LPF), mute/attenuationSecurity Setting ..................................................... 36Security function Troubleshooting..................................................... 38 Preliminary steps, if you suspect something wrong, troubleshooting tips, error 
display messages, maintenance, product servicing, fuseNotes on Discs ...................................................... 44Notes on CD/CD media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM), notes on CD-Rs/RWsAnti-Theft System ................................................... 45Remove the removable face plate, install removable face plate, security 
indicator, panel removal alarmInstallation Guide ................................................... 46
Electrical Connections ............................................. 52Wiring diagram, upgrading the system 1, upgrading the system 2, speaker 
system connectionSpecifi cations ....................................................... 57
Safety Information ................................................................................. Page 2
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2
Accessories..................................................................................................... 3Features ................................................................8
Before Reading these Instructions .................................9
Preparation .......................................................... 10Remote control unit, subwooferClock Setting ........................................................ 11
General ............................................................... 22Power, source, volume, mute/attenuation, 
S·HDB (Super High Defi nition Bass), level meter display patternRadio ................................................................. 24Radio mode, band, tuning, display change, Direct Memory (D·M), station 
preset, preset station calling Before Disc Playback............................................... 26Available discs, disc insert, when CD is in the player, disc ejectCD Player ............................................................ 27Display change, track selection, fast forward/fast reverse, pause, random play, 
scan play, repeat play, direct track selectionMP3/WMA Player ................................................... 28Display change, folder selection, fi le selection, fast forward/fast reverse, pause, 
ID3/WMA tag setting, random play, folder random play, scan play, folder scan 
play, repeat play, folder repeat play, direct fi le selection, direct folder selection, 
notes on MP3/WMACD Changer Control ................................................ 32 CD changer mode, display change, disc selection, track selection, fast 
forward/fast reverse, random play, disc random play, scan play, disc scan play, 
repeat play, disc repeat play, CD changer selection, direct disc selection
WELCOMEFM
MP3/WMA 
						

							22
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
23
VolumeNote: 
≥ The volume level can be set independently for 
each source. (For radio, one volume setting for 
AM, one volume setting for all FMs)Setting range: 0 to 40 
(default: 18)
[VOL "]: Up
[VOL #]: Down
DownUp
Point the remote control unit 
at the remote control signal 
sensor.
General
Source
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
4
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
3
Mute/AttenuationON: Press [MUTE]. (          lights.)
OFF: Press [MUTE] again.
You can select mute or attenuation. (page 34)S·HDB 
(Super High Defi nition Bass)With music genres like rock music, the bass-sound 
will be more powerful. 
Press [S·HDB].Level Meter Display PatternPress [LEVEL].
PowerTurn your car’s ignition key 
to the ACC or ON position.
ON: Press [SOURCE] (PWR).
OFF:  Press [SOURCE] (PWR) again and hold 
for more than 1 second. 
Note:
≥ After turning off the ignition key, a security 
message is displayed, and the panel removable 
alarm that reminds you to take the panel is 
activated. 
(When security function is set to on, page 36)
ACC
ON
Demonstration: 
When the power is switched on for the fi rst time, 
a demonstration appears on the display. 
  Press [DISP] (display) to change to regular 
mode.
Note: 
≥ To display the demonstration again, press and 
hold [SOURCE] for more than 4 seconds when 
turning power on.
6 4
9 75
Car Audio
SOURCEMUTEPOWERRAND
VOL3 12DISP BANDREP
6
5SET
SEL#SCANMENU
NUMBER8
0
[DISP]
(Display) [SOURCE]
(Power/source)
[MUTE][VOL "]
[VOL #]
(Volume)
[SOURCE] 
(PWR: Power)
indicator
Press [SOURCE] to change the source. [MUTE]
(Mute/attenuation) [VOLUME] [S·HDB] 
[LEVEL]
CQ-C3400U
CQ-C3300U
When a CD is in the player. 
Radio (page 24)CD player (page 27)
When a MP3/WMA data disc 
is in the player. 
MP3/WMA player (page 28)
When an optional CD changer 
is connected.
CD changer control (page 32) or
CQ-C3200U
CQ-C3100U
When a CD is in the player. 
Radio (page 24)CD player (page 27)
When an optional CD changer 
is connected.
CD changer control (page 32)
No sounds. (default)Decrease the volume by 10 steps.
S·HDB off (default)Moderately emphasized.
(
 lights.)
Strongly emphasized.
(
 lights.)
(default)
[DISP] (Display)
Scrolling
Level meter display 
pattern
Note: 
≥ The level meter makes the same move in the right 
and left sides in accordance with music. 
						

							24
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
25
Radio
Direct Memory (D·M)This is a useful function that can call broadcast 
stations directly during playback in other modes (CD, 
CD Changer, etc.), even when the power is off.
Your favorite radio station can be memorized in 
[D·M] (direct memory).
Default: FM 87.9 MHz∫ Memorize1 Select a band and frequency.
2 Press and hold [D·M] for more than 2 seconds.
 ≥  Frequency is saved in the memory.
Note: 
≥ New stations overwrite existing saved stations 
after following this procedure.∫ Recalling the Direct MemoryPress [D·M].
Press [D·M] again to cancel. [%] [$] (TUNE)
Caution:
≥  To ensure safety, never attempt to preset 
stations while you are driving.Auto Preset Memory (APM)Automatically save stations with good reception in 
the preset memory.
1 Select a band. (previous page)
2 Press and hold [BAND] (APM: Auto Preset 
Memory) for more than 2 seconds.
 ≥  The 6 stations with good reception will be 
automatically saved in the memory under 
preset number 1 to 6.
 ≥  Once set, the preset stations are sequentially 
scanned for 5 seconds each. (scanning)Manual Preset MemoryManually save a station in the preset memory.
1 Select a band and frequency. (previous page)
2 Press and hold one of the buttons from [1] to [6] 
until the display blinks once.
Note: 
≥  To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from 
[1] to [6].
≥  New stations overwrite existing saved stations 
after this procedure.
Preset Station Calling
1 Select a band. (previous page)
2  Press one of the preset buttons from [1] to [6].
[D·M] (Direct Memory)
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
5
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
6
Preset buttons [1] to [6] 
(Preset station)[BAND] (APM: Auto Preset Memory)
Display ChangePress [DISP] (display). [SOURCE]
6 4
9 75
Car Audio
SOURCEMUTEPOWERRAND
VOL3 12DISP BANDREP
6
5SET
SEL#SCANMENU
NUMBER8
0
[DISP]
(Display) [SOURCE]
[%] [$]
(Tuning)
[BAND]
(Auto preset 
memory)[1] to [6]
(Preset station)
(Stereo) indicator
Radio ModePress [SOURCE] to select the radio mode.
Radio mode display
1
BandPress [BAND].
2
Tuning[$]: Higher frequency
[%]: Lower frequency
Press and hold [%] or [$] for more than 
0.5 seconds, then release. Seeking will start.
3
Radio mode display 
(default)Clock display
Preset number
[DISP]
(Display)
Frequency
Band
Station Preset
Up to 6 stations can be stored in each of the FM1, 
FM2, FM3 and AM band selections. 
						

							26
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
27
Disc Insert1 Press [OPEN].
2 Insert a disc.
Note:
≥ Do not insert a disc when       indicator lights 
because a disc is already loaded.
≥ It may take some time to start playing.
3 Close the front panel manually.
4 Playback will start automatically after recognizing 
the data of the loading disc.
Before Disc Playback
Display Change Press [DISP] (display).
 
Note:
≥  “NO TITLE” is displayed when there is no 
information on the disc.
≥  Press [3] (SCROLL) to have an another circle 
scroll while a title is displayed.Track Selection[9]: Next track
[:]:  Beginning of the current track
For the previous track, press twice.Fast Forward/Fast ReversePress and hold
[9] (5): Fast forward
[:] (6): Fast reverse
Release to resume the playback.PausePress [;/1].
Press [;/1] again to cancel.
CQ-C3200U/CQ-C3100U cannot play MP3/WMA fi les.
Random PlayAll available tracks are played in a random sequence.
Press [4] (RANDOM). (            lights.)
Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.Scan PlayThe  rst 10 seconds of each tracks is played in 
sequence.
Press [5] (SCAN).
Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.Repeat PlayThe current track is repeated.
Press [6] (REPEAT). (          lights.)
Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.
Direct Track SelectionExample: track number 10
1 Press [fl].
2 Press [1] [0].
3 Press [BAND] (SET).
Note:
≥ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP] 
(display) or [fl].
≥ Random, scan and repeat play are canceled once 
[fl] is pressed.
Note:
≥ The power will be turned on automatically when 
a disc is loaded.
≥ A disc which has both CD-DA data and 
MP3/WMA data on it may not be reproduced 
normally. (For example, it may be reproduced 
without sound.)
≥ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” 
(page 30) and “Notes on Discs” (page 44).
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
7
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
8
CD Player
 Do not watch the scroll display while driving.
[OPEN]
[:]/[9] (6/5)
(Track/fast forward/fast reverse)
[3] (SCROLL) [SOURCE] [4] (RANDOM) [5] (SCAN) [6] (REPEAT)[DISP]
(Display)
[BAND]
(;/1: 
Pause) indicator
[0] to [9] 
(Track number)
[4] (Random play)
[5] (Scan play)
[6] (Repeat play)
[6] [5] (Track)
6 4
9 75
SOURCEMUTEPOWERRAND
VOL3 12DISP BANDREP
6
5SET
SEL#SCANMENU
NUMBER8
0
[DISP]
(Display) [SOURCE]
[BAND] 
(Pause) (Set)[fl] 
(Number)
Available Discs∫ CD-DA(CD-TEXT is only for CQ-C3400U/CQ-C3300U)∫ MP3/WMACaution:
≥ 3q (8 cm) CD is not available for this unit, so 
do not insert it.
≥ Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
≥ Do not use discs that have a seal or label 
attached.
≥ Be sure to close the front panel while CD 
playback.
≥ To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push 
it down or place objects on it while it is open.
≥ Do not pinch your  nger or hand in the front 
panel.
≥ Do not insert foreign object into the disc slot.
[
						

							28
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
29
Fast Forward/Fast ReversePress and hold
[9] (5): Fast forward
[:] (6): Fast reverse
Release to resume the playback.PausePress [;/1].
Press [;/1] again to cancel.ID3/WMA Tag SettingPress and hold [3] for more than 2 seconds. 
When a folder name is displayed:
TAG ON:  The album title is displayed.
TAG OFF:  The folder name is displayed.
When a fi le name is displayed:
TAG ON:  The title/artist name is displayed.
TAG OFF:  The  le name is displayed.
MP3/WMA Player
CQ-C3200U/CQ-C3100U cannot play MP3/WMA fi les.
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
9
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
10
 Do not watch the scroll display while driving.
[:]/[9] (6/5)
(File/fast forward/fast reverse)
[3] (SCROLL) [SOURCE] [4] (RANDOM) [5] (SCAN) [6] (REPEAT)[DISP]
(Display) indicator
["] [#] (FOLDER)
(Folder selection)
Display Change Press [DISP] (display).
Note:
≥ “NO NAME” is displayed when there is no 
information on the disc.
≥ Press [3] (SCROLL) to have an another circle 
scroll while a title is displayed.
¢ Refer to “ID3/WMA Tag Setting”.Folder Selection ["]: Next folder
[#]: Previous folderFile Selection[9]: Next  le
[:]:  Beginning of the current  le
For the previous  le, press twice.
Random PlayAll the available  les are played in a random 
sequence.
Press [4] (RANDOM). (             lights.)
Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.Folder Random PlayAll the  les on the current folder are played in a 
random sequence.
Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than 
2 seconds. (            blinks.)
 Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) again for more than 
2 seconds to cancel.Scan PlayThe  rst 10 seconds of each  les is played in 
sequence.
Press [5] (SCAN).
Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.Folder Scan PlayFrom the next folder, the  rst 10 seconds of the  rst 
 le on each folder is played in sequence.
Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.
Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again for more than 
2 seconds to cancel.
Repeat PlayThe current  le is repeated.
Press [6] (REPEAT). (          lights.)
Press [6] (REPEAT) again to cancel.Folder Repeat PlayThe current folder is repeated.
Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 
2 seconds. (          blinks.)
Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) again for more than 
2 seconds to cancel.
Direct File SelectionExample: fi le number 10
1 Press [fl].
2 Press [1] [0].
3 Press [BAND] (SET).Direct Folder SelectionExample: folder number 10
1 Press [fl] twice.
2 Press [1] [0].
3 Press [BAND] (SET).
Note:
≥ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP] 
(display).
≥ Random, scan and repeat play are canceled once 
[fl] is pressed.
≥ Operation returns to the start of the disc when 
a folder with no MP3 or WMA format  les is 
selected.
Play time
Folder name/Album°
File name/
Title and artist°
Clock display
(Example: MP3)
CQ-C3400U
CQ-C3300U
[0] to [9] 
(File/folder number)
[4] (Random play)
[5] (Scan play)
[6] (Repeat play)
[6] [5] (File)
["] [#] (Folder)
6 4
9 75
Car Audio
SOURCEMUTEPOWERRAND
VOL3 12DISP BANDREP
6
5SET
SEL#SCANMENU
NUMBER8
0
[DISP]
(Display) [SOURCE]
[BAND] 
(Pause) (Set)[fl] 
(Number)
(default)
[BAND]
(;/1: 
Pause) 
						

							30
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
CQ-C3400/3300/3200/3100U
31
Display Information∫ Displayed ItemsCD-TEXT  MP3 (ID3 tag)
≥ Disc title  ≥ Album title
≥ Track title  ≥ Title and artist
MP3/WMA  WMA (WMA tag)
≥ Folder name ≥ Album title
≥ File name ≥ Title and artist∫ Displayable Characters≥ Displayable length of  le name/folder name: 
within 128 characters
≥ Name  les and folders in accordance with 
the standard of each  le system. Refer to the 
instructions of writing software for details.
≥ ASCII character set and special characters in each 
language can be displayed.
ASCII character set:
A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following 
symbols:
(space) ! ” ’ # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [  ] ^ 
_ ` { | } ~
Special characters:
À Á Â Ã Å Ä à á â ã å ä
Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö ò ó ô õ ö
Ù Ú Û Ü ù ú û ü 
Note:
≥ With some software in which MP3/WMA format 
 les have been encoded, the character information 
may not be displayed properly.
≥ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be 
converted into an asterisk. 
What is MP3/WMA?MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) and WMA (Windows 
Media™ Audio) are the compression formats of 
digital audio. The former is developed by MPEG 
(Motion Picture Experts Group), and the latter is 
developed by Microsoft Corporation. Using these 
compression formats, you can record the contents 
of about 10 music CDs on a single CD media. (This 
 gures refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R 
or CD-RW at a  xed bit rate of 128 kbps and a 
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.)
Note:
≥ MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not 
supplied with this unit.
≥ CD writing software is not supplied with this unit.Points to Remember 
When Making MP3/WMA FilesCommon:
≥ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are 
recommended for high quality sounds.
≥ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not 
recommended because playing time is not 
displayed properly and sound may be skipped.
≥ The playback sound quality differs depending on 
the encoding circumstances. For details, refer to 
the user manual of your own encoding software 
and writing software.
MP3:
≥ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps 
or more” and “ xed”.
WMA:
≥ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps 
or more” and “ xed”.
≥ Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA 
 le to enable this unit to playback.MP3/WMA Player 
(continued)
Notes on MP3/WMACaution:
≥ Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” fi le 
name extension to a fi le that is not in the 
MP3/WMA format. This may not only produce 
noise from the speaker damage, but also 
damage your hearing.
CQ-C3200U/CQ-C3100U cannot play MP3/WMA fi les.
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
11
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
12
Compression formats:
(Recommendation: “Points to Remember When Making MP3/WMA Files” on the previous page)Compression method Bit rate VBR Sampling frequency
MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3) 32 kbps320 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
 MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3) 8 kbps160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2/Ver. 8/Ver. 9* 64 kbps192 kbps No 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Copyright:
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute 
and deliver copyrighted materials such as music 
without the approval of copyright holder except 
enjoying yourself personally.
Windows Media, and 
the Windows logo are 
trademarks, or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United 
States and/or other 
countries.
Recording MP3/WMA Files 
on a CD-Media≥ You are recommended to minimize the chances 
of making a disc that contains both CD-DA fi les 
and MP3/WMA fi les.
≥ If CD-DA fi les are on the same disc as MP3 
or WMA fi les, the songs may not play in the 
intended order, or some songs may not play at 
all. 
≥ When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the 
same disc, use different folders for each data. 
≥ Do not record  les other than MP3/WMA  les and 
unnecessary folder on a disc.
≥ The name of MP3/WMA  le should be added by 
rules as shown in the following descriptions and 
also comply with the rules of each  le system.
≥ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA 
 les or displaying the information of MP3/WMA 
 les recorded with certain writing software or CD 
recorders.
≥ The  le extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be 
assigned to each  le depending on the  le format.
≥ This unit does not have the play list function.
≥ Although Multi-session recording is supported, 
the use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Supported fi le systems:
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 
9660, Joliet, Romeo
Note:
≥ Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD (CD Extra) are not 
supported.
Folder Selection Order/File 
Playback Order Maximum number of fi les/folders:
≥ Maximum number of  les: 999
≥ Maximum number of  les in one folder: 255
≥ Maximum depth of trees: 8
≥ Maximum number of folders: 
  255 (Root folder is included.)
Note:
≥ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective 
of the presence or absence of MP3/WMA  le. 
≥ If the selected folder does not contain any 
MP3/WMA  les, the nearest MP3/WMA  les in 
the order of playback will be played.
≥ Playback order may be different from other 
MP3/WMA players even if the same disc is used.
≥ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder 
name.1
1
456
23
6
[ 1
[
1
[ 2
[
3[
4
[
4
Root folder (root directory)
Tree 1Folder selection 
In the order          to
File selection 
In the order          to
No warranty:
Above description complies with our investigations 
as of December 2003. It has no warranty for 
reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA.
CQ-C3400U
CQ-C3300U
Tree 2 Tree 3 ........Tree 8 (Max.)
*  WMApro, Loss-less: Not available 
64 kbps at 48 kHz: Not available