Panasonic Weather Band Receiver Cr W402ua Operating Instructions

							Heavy Duty Weather Band Receiver
Model:CR-W402UA
Operating Instructions
¡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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Safety Information
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.
❑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.
❑Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.When the fuse blows 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.
❑Any NOAA broadcast weather report, including cur-
rent 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 accord-
ingly.
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 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 com-
ponents of your car audio system carefully before using the
system. They contain instructions about how to use the sys-
tem 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 pres-
ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions may result in injury or material dam-
age.
Caution
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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.
❑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.
❑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 o 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)
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 users authority to operate this device.
Accessories
1. Operating Instructions ........................................................................\
..............1
2. Supplied Hardware .................................................................1 set (\
 apage 18)
3. Product Registration Card ........................................................................\
.........1
4. Customer Care Plan ........................................................................\
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Customer Services Directory
U.S.A.
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.comor, 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
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Limited Warranty
(For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS 
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials a\
nd
workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col-\
lectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of\
 the period indicat-
ed in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (\
“warran-
ty 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 decisi\
on to
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for la\
bor. During
the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. Yo\
u must carry
in or mail in your product prepaid during the warranty period. If non-re\
charge-
able 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 whi\
ch
was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the ori\
ginal 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 cal\
l 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 work-\
manship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during ship-
ment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warranto\
r,
failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infesta\
tion,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adj\
ustment,
maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenn\
a,
inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltag\
e sup-
ply, lightning, modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, of\
fices,
restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or s\
ervice by
anyone other than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other autho\
rized
service centers, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMIT-
ED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCI-
DENTAL 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 someo\
ne
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from\
 the ser-
vicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items liste\
d are
not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMIT-
ED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co\
nse-
quential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, \
so the
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have othe\
r
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product de\
velops
during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then wr\
ite to
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warra\
ntor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WAR-
RANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer’s Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Dealer’s
No.
Code
No.
Dealer’s
Address
Date of 
Purchase
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Limited Warranty
Categories
PartsLabor
Audio Components (except items listed
below) One (1) Year One (1) Year
MXE Series Audio Components (except
items listed below) Two (2) Years Two (2) Years
Speakers
Defective Car Audio Speakers under war-
ranty 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
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Contents
Safety Information (Part 15 of the FCC Rules) ................................................Page 2
Accessories ........................................................................\
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Customer Services Directory ........................................................................\
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Limited Warranty ........................................................................\
.............................5
Contents ........................................................................\
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❑Power and Sound Controls ................................................................7
Power, volume, mute, display change, SQ (Sound Quality), audio modes 
(Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)
❑Clock Adjustment ........................................................................\
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Initial time, time readjustment
❑Radio ........................................................................\
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Band, manual tuning, seek tuning, preset station setting, preset station\
 calling, 
weather band station
❑Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
...14
Troubleshooting tips, product servicing
❑Maintenance ........................................................................\
.......16
Care of the unit
❑Speaker Connections .....................................................................16
❑Installation Guide ........................................................................\
.17
Installation hardware, overview, required tools, dashboard specification\
s, 
preparation, to remove the unit
❑Electrical Connections ...................................................................20
Cautions, wiring diagram
❑Specifications ........................................................................\
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Power and Sound Controls
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Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
Power on:
Press [PWR] (POWER).
Power off: Hold down [PWR] (POWER) for more than 1 second.
ACCON
Display Change
Press [DISP] to switch to the clock display.
When the power is off:
Note: “AdJ” is displayed when the clock is not
adjusted. (a page 10)
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No display clock display
Volume
Turn the knob 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.
Press [MUTE] again to cancel.
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SQ (Sound Quality)
SQ is a function that can call up various sound types at the touch of bu\
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in accordance with your listening music type.
Press [SQ] for more than 2 seconds to select the sound type as follows:
(FLAT) flat frequency response:
does not emphasize any part. (default)
(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.
Note: Settings of SQ, bass and treble are influenced one another. If such an i\
nfluence causes distortion to the audio signal,
readjust bass/treble or volume.
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Audio Modes
(Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)Note:If no operation takes place for more than 5 sec-
onds in audio mode (2 seconds in volume mode), the
display returns to the regular mode.
Push [SEL] to select the audio mode.
Turn [VOLUME]   clockwise or
counterclockwise to change each level.
Push
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(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
V olume
q : UP
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(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)
Bass
q: Increased
w : Decreased
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)
Treble
q : Increased
w : Decreased
(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
Default 0)
Balance
q: Right enhanced
w : Left enhanced
(Setting Range: 15 levels each and 0 (center),
Default 0)
Fader
q: Front enhanced
w : Rear enhanced
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Clock Adjustment
Initial Time
qPress [DISP] (CLOCK).
w Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than 2 seconds.
(Hours blink)
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(Hours set)
Press [}]: sets the hour ahead.
Press [{]: sets the hour back.
r Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
(Minutes blink)
t Adjust the minute.
(Minutes set)
Press [}]: sets the minute ahead.
Press [{]: sets the minute back.
y Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
(End.)
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Selecting the Clock Display
Press [DISP] to change the display.
Radio mode display (default)
Clock display
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
[{TUNE] [}TUNE]
(Hours, Minutes)
Time Readjustment
When you want to readjust the time, repeat steps  wto y.
Note: Hold down [ {]or [ }]to change numbers rapidly.
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