Panasonic Wma Mp3 Cd Player Receiver Cq Cb8901u Operating Instructions

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Radio21 20
RadioThis chapter explains how to listen to the radio.
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Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3
respectively.Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [}]
(P·SET) or [{] (P·SET).
Notes:
¡Direct selection can be executed with [1]to [6] but-
tons on remote control.
¡Preset stations are changeable.Auto Preset Memory (APM)Stations with good receiving conditions automatically preset. 1
Select a band.
2
Hold down
[BAND](APM) for
2 sec. or more.
[AUTO mode (Auto seeking)]
The stations that broadcast digital signals are stored
in the memory in sequence with the station featuring
the best reception first and starting with the highest
preset number whereas the stations that broadcast
only analog signals are stored in the memory in
sequence starting with the lower preset number.
[AUTO mode (Digital seeking)]
The stations that broadcast digital signals are saved
in sequence with the one featuring the best reception
first. (this may take some time.)
[ANALOG mode]
The 6 stations with good reception will be automatically
saved in the memory under preset number [1]to [6].
The preset stations under best receiving conditions are
received for 5 sec. each after presetting the stations
(SCAN). To stop scanning, press [}]or [{].
Note:New stations overwrite existing saved stations.Manual station preset1
Tune in to a station.
2
Hold down 
[}]
or 
[{]
for 2 sec. or more.
3
Select a preset number by pressing 
[}]
or 
[{]
.
4
Preset the station by holding down 
[}]
or 
[{] 
for 2 sec. or more.
Frequency/preset number blinks once.
Notes:
¡New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
¡In step 2, a station can be stored by holding down the
one of the preset buttons [1]to [6]for 2 sec. or more.
¡To stop presetting stations, press [DISP](Display).
1
Press [SRC](Source) to select the
radio mode.
2
Press [BAND]to select a band.
3
Select a station.Frequency adjustment[]] (TUNE): Lower
[[] (TUNE): Higher
Note:Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release
for station search. Seeking will starts.Preset station selection[{] (P·SET: Preset): Lower preset number
[}] (P·SET: Preset): Higher preset number
Note:Direct selection can be executed with [1]to
[6] buttons on remote control.
BandFrequency
Preset Number
Station Preset
(APM: Auto Preset Memory, P·SET: Preset)
SRC
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SRC
Radio Mode Display
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Operation Flow
Reception ModePress [D/A] to select the AUTO mode or ANALOG
mode.
AUTO: 
Analog or Digital reception (Default)
ANALOG: Analog reception only
Seeking ModeWhen the reception mode is “AUTO”:
Hold down [D/A]for 2 sec. or more to select the
Auto seeking or Digital seeking.
AUTO Seeking: 
Seeks analog or digital broadcast sta-
tions. (Default)
Digital Seeking: Seeks digital broadcast stations.
Notes:
¡The sound may not switch over to digital if the pro-
gram concerned is being broadcast in real time.
¡Analog sound will be output if the reception is poor.
¡In the AUTO mode,  analog sound is output immedi-
ately after the frequency has been turned in. When
listening to analog sound to analog, the sound quality
will be better in the ANALOG mode.
¡To display text information, select the AUTO mode.
SRC
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Mode Setting
lights when reception
mode is “AUTO”.
HD indicator lights when
the broadcast station now
being received is an HD
Radio station. lights when digital seeking
is selected.
lights when When digital broadcast
is received in AUTO mode.
While receiving a digital broadcast station, you can set up
its text contents to be displayed.1
Press [MENU]to
display the menu
display.For using the remote
control, hold down
[MENU]for 2 sec. or more.
2
Press [
}
]or [
{
]to select a mode to be
adjusted.
3
Press [BAND]
(SET)to adjust.
4
Press [MENU]to
confirm the
adjustment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
TEXT DISPLAY
: Station name (Default)
: Artist name/Song title
: off
Notes:
¡
To have an another circle scroll when the text is display,
Hold down [DISP](Display) for 2 sec. or more.¡If any of the following screens are displayed, the dis-
play will not be switched even when the above opera-
tions is performed.
¡Mode and Moving picture display/SA display
¡Moving picture display/SA display
¡Mode and clock display
¡Display and light off
¡There is a case that text is not always displayed while
a digital station is received.
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Radio Menu Display
(TEXT Display Setting)
Indicates the intensity of
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23CD Player
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CD Player
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Cautions:
¡This unit does not support 8 cm (3”) discs.
¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs. (apage 44)
¡Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
¡To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or
place objects on it while it is open.
¡Do not pinch your finger or hand in the face plate when the
face plate is in motion.
¡Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.¡Refer to the section on “Notes on CD, CD Media (CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW)” (apage 44).
¡A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA data on it
may not be reproduced normally.
1
Press [] (OPEN)to open the face
plate.When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automati-
cally be ejected. 
2
Load a disc with the printed-side facing
up.The face plate closes automatically, and the unit rec-
ognizes the disc and starts playing automatically,
too.
When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC]
(Source) to select the CD mode.
3
Select a desired portion.Track selection[7] (TRACK): Next track
[6] (TRACK): Preceding track (press twice)
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.PausePress [BAND] (
h/5).
Press again to cancel.
SRC
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Track number Time
lights when the disc is
loaded. Play Mode indicators
lights when each mode is
activated.CD-TEXT display
Notes:
¡For scrolling text, hold down [DISP]for 2 sec. or
more. 
¡“NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information
on the disc.
Random and Repeat play can be set.1
Press [MENU]to display the menu dis-
play.For using the remote
control, hold down
[SEL] (MENU)for 2
sec. or more.
2
Press [
}
]or [
{
]to select a mode to be
adjusted.
3
Press [BAND]
(SET)to adjust.
4
Press [MENU]to confirm the adjust-
ment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
RANDOM
: Off
: Random playback
REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current track repeatedly
TEXT (CD TEXT)
: Enabled (Default)
: Disabled
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Play Mode SelectionOne-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [RANDOM]or [REPEAT]. RANDOMPress [RANDOM].
Press again to cancel.REPEATPress [REPEAT].
Press again to cancel.
SCAN playYou can find your favorite track by playing first 10-sec. of
each track.
Press [SCAN].
Press again to cancel.Direct AccessA track can be directly selected.
Example: track number 51
Press [#](NUMBER).
2
Press [5].
3
Press [SET]. 
Note:To suspend direct
selection, press [DISP](Display).
Operation Flow CD Mode Display
Functions Only by 
Remote Control UnitRandom, Repeat Play (CD Menu Display)
(RANDOM, REPEAT)
Printed side
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25MP3/WMA Player 
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MP3/WMA Player
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Notes:
¡Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA” (apage 26) 
¡A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3/WMA data on it may not be reproduced normally.  (For example, it may be repro-
duced without sound.)
Operation Flow
1
Press [] (OPEN)to open the face
plate.When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automati-
cally be ejected. 
2
Load a disc with the Printed-side facing
up The face plate closes automatically, and the unit rec-
ognizes the disc and starts playing automatically,
too. (It may take several minutes to start for a disc
that has a lot of files.)
When a disc is already loaded, press [SRC]
(Source) to select the MP3/WMA mode.
3
Select a desired portion.Folder selection[}] (FOLDER): Next folder
[{] (FOLDER): Preceding folderFile selection[7] (TRACK): Next file
[6] (TRACK): Preceding file (press twice)
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.PausePress [BAND] (
h/5).
Press again to cancel.
SRC
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MP3/WMA Mode Display
Folder numberTime
lights when the disc is
loaded. Play Mode indicators
lights when each mode is
activated.Information Display
Notes:
¡For scrolling text, hold down [DISP]for 2 sec. or
more. 
¡“NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information
on the disc.
¡ID3/WMA tag information is displayed for the album
name and title/artist name. File numberFile type indicator
(Folder Random)
(Folder Repeat)
(Folder Scan)
Random and Repeat play can be set.1
Press [MENU]to display the menu dis-
play.For using the remote
control, hold down
[SEL] (MENU)for 2
sec. or more.
2
Press [
}
]or [
{
]to select a mode to be
adjusted.
3
Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.
4
Press [MENU]to
confirm the adjustment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
RANDOM
: Off
: Random playback (disc)
FOLDER RANDOM
: Off
: Random playback (folder)
REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current file repeatedly
FOLDER REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current folder repeatedly.
TEXT
: Folder name/File name
: Album/Title (tag information)
: No display
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Play Mode SelectionOne-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [RANDOM]or [REPEAT]. RANDOM, REPEATPress the button. Press again to cancel.FOLDER RANDOM, FOLDER REPEATHold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Hold
down again to cancel.SCAN playYou can find your favorite file by playing first 10-sec. of
each file.SCAN (All files)Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel.FOLDER SCAN (1st file in each folder)
Hold down [SCAN]for 2 sec. or more. Hold down
again to cancel.Direct AccessA file in the current folder can be directly selected.
Example: file number 51
Press [#](NUMBER).
2
Press [5].
3
Press [SET]. 
Notes:
¡For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#]
(NUMBER) twice.
¡To suspend direct selection, press [DISP](Display).
Random, Repeat Play (MP3/WMA Menu Display)
(RANDOM, REPEAT)
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27MP3/WMA Player 
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MP3/WMA Player
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What is MP3/WMA?MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media
TM
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 figures refer to data recorded on a 650
MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).
Notes:
¡MP3/WMA encoding and 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 recom-
mended 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 “fixed”.WMA¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or
more” and “fixed”.
¡Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file
to enable this unit to play back.
Display InformationDisplayed items
Displayable characters¡Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 64
characters
¡Name files and folders in accordance with the stan-
dard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of
writing software for details.
¡ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-
guage can be displayed.
ASCII character setA to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following sym-
bols:
(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( )  * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [  ] ˆ
_ ` { | } ~Notes:
¡With some software in which MP3/WMA format files
have been encoded, the character information may not
be displayed properly.
¡Undisplayable characters and symbols will be convert-
ed into an asterisk (
*). 
Caution: Never assign the “.mp3”, or
“.wma” file name extension to a file that is
not in the MP3/WMA format. This may not
only produce noise from the speaker dam-
age, but also damage your hearing.
¡CD-TEXT
Disc title
Track title
¡MP3/WMA
Folder name
File name¡MP3 (ID3 tag)
Album name
Title and artist name
¡WMA (WMA tag)
Album name
Title and artist name¡You are recommended to minimize the chances of
making a disc that contains both CD-DA files and
MP3/WMA files.
¡If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or WMA
files, 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 files other than MP3/WMA files and
unnecessary folder on a disc.
¡The name of an MP3/WMA file should be added by
rules as shown in the following descriptions and also
comply with the rules of each file system.
¡The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be
assigned to each file depending on the file format.¡You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA files
or displaying the information of MP3/WMA files
recorded with certain writing software or CD
recorders.
¡This unit does not have a play list function.
¡Although Multi-session recording is supported, the
use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.
Supported file systemsISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660,
Joliet, Romeo
Note: 
¡Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are not
supported.
Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media
32, 44.1, 48 kHz No 64k-192 kbps Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 816, 22.05, 24 kHz Yes 8k-160 kbps MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)32, 44.1, 48 kHz Yes 32k-320 kbps MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)Sampling frequency VBR Bit rate Compression method
Compression formats (Recommendation:“Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the previous page)Folder selection order/file playback order
Root Folder
(Root Directory)
Folder Selection
File Selection
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 8
(Max.)2 1
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6
8
1
8
7
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In the order
–
In the order
Maximum number of files/folders¡Maximum number of files: 999
¡Maximum number of files in one folder: 255
¡Maximum depth of trees: 8
¡Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is
included.)
Notes:
¡This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of
the presence or absence of an MP3/WMA file. 
¡If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA
files, the nearest MP3/WMA files in the order of play-
back 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.
CopyrightIt 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.No warrantyAbove description complies with our investigations as of
December 2004. It has no warranty for reproducibility
and displayability of MP3/WMA.
Windows Media, and
the Windows logo are
trademarks, or regis-
tered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation
in the United States
and/or other countries.
Notes on MP3/WMA
Notes on MP3/WMA (continued) 
						

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29XM Tuner
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XM TunerThe optional XM receiver allows you to receive the XM radio service.
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Operation Flow
1
Press [SRC](Source) to select the XM
Satellite Radio mode.Note:“LOADING” is displayed when it takes for 2
sec. or more to receive the XM satellite radio.
2
Press [BAND]to select a band.¡Connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000).¡To connect the XM receiver (XMD1000), it is
required to use an optional extension cord(XMDPAN100) 
that is produced by XM exclu-
sively for Panasonic products.
Notes:¡“
RADIO ID” is displayed with channel 0.
¡“
UPDATING” is displayed during the update of the
identification code.
¡“
LOADING” is displayed during the acquisition of
audio data or information.
3
Select a channel.Channel selection[]] :Preceding channel
[[] :Next channelPreset channel selection[{] (P·SET: Preset): Lower preset channel
[}] (P·SET: Preset): Higher preset channel
Note:Direct selection can be executed with [1]to
[6] buttons on remote control.
Channel Preset
(P·SET: Preset)
Selection by Category
(P·SET: Preset)
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SRC
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SRC
Direct AccessA channel can be directly selected.
Example: channel number 51
Press [#](NUMBER).
2
Press [5].
3
Press [SET]. 
Note:To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]
(Display).
Up to 6 channels can be preset in XM1 to XM3
respectively.Preset 
channels
can be simply called up by pressing [}]
(P·SET) or [{] (P·SET).
Note:Direct selection can be executed with [1]to [6]
buttons on remote control.
1
Tune into a channel.
2
Hold down 
[}]or [{] for 2 sec. or more.
3
Select a preset number by pressing[}]or [{]
.
4
Preset the channel by holding down 
[}]
or [{]
for 2 sec. or more.
Preset number/channel number blinks once.
Notes:
¡New channels overwrite existing saved channels.
¡In step 2, a channel can be stored by holding down
one of the preset buttons [1]to [6]for 2 sec. or more.
¡To stop presetting channels, press [DISP](Display).
You can toggle the category on and off every time you
hold down [BAND]for 2 sec. or more. If the category is
set to on, the unit operates as follows for each button:
Channel selection[]] (TUNE): Preceding channel in current category
[[] (TUNE): Next channel in current categoryCategory selection[{] (P·SET: Preset): Preceding category
[}] (P·SET: Preset): Next category
XM Tuner Mode
Display
Artist name/Song title BandPreset Number
Channel number/name
indicates the satellite tuner
is ready.
TEXT Setting (XM Tuner Menu Display)
1
Press [MENU]to display the menu dis-
play.For using the remote
control, hold down
[SEL] (MENU)for 2
sec. or more.
2
Press [BAND] (SET)to adjust.
3
Press [MENU]to confirm the adjust-
ment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
TEXT
: Enabled (Default)
: Disabled
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lights when activated.
SRC
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31Disc Changer (When CDs or MP3 discs are loaded) 
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Disc Changer
(When CDs or MP3 discs are loaded)
Connected an optional CD changer or an optional DVD changer can be controlled by this unit.
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Notes:
¡Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer to AUX 2.
¡“AUX 2” is display when connecting a changer that is not
compatible with this unit.
¡When CX-DP880 or CX-DH801U is connected, a CD-RW
disc is playable.¡Trouble may occur while playing CD-Rs. Refer to the section
on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (a
page 44)
¡This unit does not support the following through the CD
changer.
¡MP3 playback.
1
Load a magazine (discs).When a magazine is already loaded, press [SRC]
(Source) to select the CD mode.
The unit recognizes the magazine and starts playing
automatically.
Note: The changer is automatically turn on when
the magazine is inserted.
2
Select a desired portion.Disc selection[}]: Next disc
[{]: Preceding discTrack selection[7]: Next track/file
[6]: Preceding track/file (press twice)
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.PausePress[BAND] (y/ 5).
Press again to cancel.
SRC
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SRC
Disc numberTime
lights when the changer is
connected. Play Mode indicators
lights when each mode is
activated.
(CD changer)
Changer indicator
Random and Repeat play can be set.1
Press [MENU]to display the menu dis-
play.For using the remote
control, hold down
[SEL] (MENU)for 2
sec. or more.
2
Press [
}
]or [
{
]to select a mode to be
adjusted.
3
Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.
4
Press [MENU]to
confirm the adjustment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
RANDOM (Only for CD-DA)
: Off
: Random playback (from whole magazine: CD-CH)
(from selected disc: DVD-CH)
RANDOM (Only for MP3 disc)
: Off
: Random playback (from selected folder)
DISC RANDOM (Only for CD changer)
: Off
: Random playback (from selected disc)
REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current track/file repeatedly
DISC REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current disc repeatedly
FOLDER REPEAT (Only for MP3 disc)
: Off
: Playing the current folder repeatedly
Random, Repeat Play (Disc Changer Menu Display)
(RANDOM, REPEAT)
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Play Mode SelectionOne-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [RANDOM]or [REPEAT]. RANDOM, REPEATPress the button. Press again to cancel.DISC RANDOM, DISC REPEATHold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Hold
down again to cancel.SCAN play (Only for CD-DA)You can find your favorite track by playing first 10-sec. of
each track.SCAN (CD changer: All tracks, DVD changer:
from selected disc)Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel.
DISC SCAN (1st track in each disc, only for CD
changer)Hold down [SCAN]for 2 sec. or more. Hold down
again to cancel.Direct AccessA disc can be directly selected.
Example: disc number 51
Press [#](NUMBER).
2
Press [5].
3
Press [SET]. 
Note: To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]
(Display).
Operation Flow CD Changer Mode Display
(DVD changer)
(Disc Random)
(Disc Repeat)
(Disc Scan)(Only for CD changer)
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Disc Changer 
(when DVDs or VCDs are loaded)
Connected an optional DVD changer (CX-DH801U) can be controlled by this unit.
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Notes:
¡Please connect a CD changer or a DVD changer to AUX 2.
¡“AUX 2” is display when connecting a changer that is not compatible with this unit.
1
Load a magazine (discs).When a magazine is already loaded, press [SRC]
(Source) to select the DVD changer mode.
The unit recognizes the magazine and starts playing
automatically.
Note: The power is turned on automatically when
inserting a magazine.
2
Select a desired portion.Disc selection[}]: Next disc
[{]: Preceding discChapter/Track selection[7]: Next chapter/Next track
[6]: Preceding chapter/Preceding track
(press twice)
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.PausePress[BAND] (y/ 5).
Press again to cancel.
SRC
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SRC
Disc numberTime
Lights when the changer is
connected. Play Mode indicators
Lights when each mode is
activated.Chapter numberChanger indicator
(Disc Repeat)
(Chapter Repeat)
(Title Repeat)
Random and Repeat play can be set.1
Press [MENU]to display the menu dis-
play.For using the remote
control, hold down
[SEL] (MENU)for 2
sec. or more.
2
Press [
}
]or [
{
]to select a mode to be
adjusted.
3
Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.
4
Press [MENU]to confirm the adjust-
ment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
¡
For a DVD insertion
CHAPTER REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current chapter repeatedly.
TITLE REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current title repeatedly.
Note:The unit may not operate for some DVDs.
¡
For a VCD insertion
REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current track repeatedly
DISC REPEAT
: Off
: Playing the current disc repeatedly
Notes:
¡The unit may not operate for some VCDs.
¡The unit may not operate for a disc with the play back
function activated.
Random, Repeat Play (Disc Changer Menu Display)
(RANDOM, REPEAT)
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Play Mode SelectionOne-touch operation is available for selecting a chapter
playing style by use of [REPEAT]. CHAPTER REPEAT(DVD), REPEAT(VCD)Press the button. Press again to cancel.TITLE REPEAT(DVD), DISC REPEAT(VCD)Hold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Hold
down again to cancel.
Direct AccessA disc can be directly selected.
Example: disc number 51
Press [#](NUMBER).
2
Press [5].
3
Press [SET]. 
Note: To suspend direct
selection, press [DISP](Display).
Operation Flow DVD Changer Mode Display
Disc Changer(when DVDs or VCDs are loaded)
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Function SettingAdjustment to display on the FUNCTION menu
Audio Setting, Function SettingFUNCTION Menu Display35 34
Audio SettingAdjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer
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Main volume adjustment (Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)
q: Up
w: DownBass adjustment (Setting range: 
-12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default:
Bass 0 dB)
q: Up
w: Down
Treble adjustment (Setting range: 
-12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default:
Treble 0 dB)
q: Up
w: Down
Note:Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at same time
to avoid causing sound distortion.
Balance adjustment (Setting range: L15 to R15 and Center, Default: Center)
q: Right enhanced
w: Left enhancedFader adjustment (Setting range: R15 to F15 and Center, Default: Center)
q: Front enhanced
w: Rear enhancedSubwoofer level adjustment (Setting range : mute (
-∞),
-6 dB to +6 dB, 2 dB Step,
Default: 0 
dB)
q: Up
w: DownSubwoofer Low Pass Filter (Setting range: 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz, Default: 80 Hz)
q: Up
w: DownHigh Pass Filter (Setting range: Filter OFF, 90 Hz, 135 Hz, 180 Hz, 225 Hz,
Default: Filter OFF)
q: Up
w: DownSQ preset change (Adjustable frequency: 60, 160, 400, 1 k, 3 k, 6 k, 16 k (Hz),
Setting range: –12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step) (apage 19)q: Up
w: Down[[]:Higher frequency
[]]: Lower frequencySubwoofer output range
Other speakers output ranges
AUDIO Menu Display
1
Press [VOLUME]
(SEL
: Select) to
display the
AUDIO menu
display.
2
Press 
[VOLUME] (
SEL
: Select)
to select
a mode to be
adjusted.
3
Turn [VOLUME]
clockwise or
counterclockwise
to adjust.
Note:If no operation takes place for more than 10 sec-
onds in the audio menu (2 sec. in Main volume adjust-
ment), the display returns to the regular mode.
1
Press [MENU]to display the menu dis-
play.For using the remote
control, hold down
[SEL] (MENU)for 2
sec. or more.
2
Press [
]]or [
[]to display the FUNC-
TION menu.
3
Press [
}
]or [
{
]to select a function to
be adjusted.
4
Press [BAND]
(SET) to adjust.
5
Press [MENU]to confirm the adjust-
ment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
MUTE KEYSetting [MUTE]buttons’ functions
:Volume off (Default)
:Volume down by 10 steps
:Volume down by 5 stepsSECURITYSetting the security function (apage 13)
: ON (Default)
: OFF
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Customize the Display (Customize Function)You can edit the moving images and still images that are initially stored in the unit. You also can use the data that is downloaded from
the Panasonic Web site and the data that is stored with a digital camera or other devices and processed with exclusive software,
IMAGE STUDIO. See “Notes on Customize function” (apage 38) as well.
Note:Visit Panasonic Web site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/customize/index.html) for details.
CUSTOMIZE Menu Display
36
Display SettingAdjustment to display on the DISPLAY menu
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37Display Setting, Customize the Display (Customize Function) 
Preparation:
Put the CD-R/RW that contains data to
be customized in hand.1
If there is a disc inside, take out the
disc.
2
Press [SRC]to
select the CD
mode.
3
Hold down [SEL]for 4 sec. or more to
display the menu screen.
4
Load a CD-R/RW that contains data.Note:
¡It may take time for the unit to identify the CD-
R/RW.
¡Discs recorded by the packet writing software are
not supported.
5
Select an item to be customized.[}][{]:Select
[BAND](SET): Confirm
Note:To exit the customize menu, hold down
[SEL]4 sec. or more.GRAPHIC PATTERNMoving image (graphic pattern) data (apage 36)STILL IMAGEStill image data (apage 36)OPENING MESSAGEMoving image at power on (apage 14)CLOSING MESSAGEMoving image at power off (apage 14)
6
Select a file.[}][{][]][[]:Select
[BAND](SET): Confirm
Notes:
¡Files are automatically identified by their exten-
sions, and target files are displayed.
¡If “BACK”is selected, the screen of step 5
appears.
7
For a moving image file or still image
file, select where to save the file.[]][[]:Select
[BAND](SET): Confirm
Notes:
¡New data overwrites existing data. 
¡If “BACK” is selected, the screen of step 6
appears.
8
Confirm the changed item.[]][[]:Select
[BAND](SET): Confirm
Customization is performed. Do  not turn off the
power in mid-operation. (It takes approx. 8 minutes
to complete this operation for a 751 kB moving
image.) After completion of this operation, the
screen of step 5 appears.
Note:If “NO” is selected, the screen of step 5
appears.
9
Hold down [SEL]4 sec. or more.The CD mode comes back. Press the [OPEN]but-
ton to eject the disc.
DISPLAY Menu Display
1
Press [MENU]to display the menu dis-
play.For using the remote
control, hold down
[SEL] (MENU)for 2
sec. or more.
2
Press []]or [[]to display the DIS-
PLAY menu.
3
Press [
}
]or [
{
]to select a function to
be adjusted.
4
Press [BAND]
(SET) to confirm
the display.
5
Adjust the setting value.
6
Press [BAND] (SET).
7
Press [MENU]to confirm the adjust-
ment.For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]
(MENU)for 2 sec. or more.
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Graphic pattern setting (Setting range: 6 types, Default: All)Switching by [
]]or [[]
ALL:Sequential display from pattern A to D.
Pattern A-D
S.A.:19-band display (Spectrum analyzer)
Still image setting (Setting range: 11types, Default: All)Switching by [
]]or [
[]
ALL:Sequential display
from pattern 1 to
10
No.1-10Contrast adjustment (Setting range: 1 to 5, Default: Contrast 3)[[]: 
Tilting up view angle
[]]: 
Tilting down view angle
Clock adjustmentNote:Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the
display.[[]: 
Adjusting minutes
[]]: 
Adjusting hours
[}
]: Forward
[{
]: Backward
Notes:
¡The graphic pattern and still image are changeable.
(apage 37)
¡If corrupted data is selected, “DISPLAY FILE INCOM-
PLETE” appears. (apage 38)
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39Customize the Display (Customize Function), Troubleshooting
38
TroubleshootingIf You Suspect Something WrongCheck and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is
recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic
Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel.
Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals. Panasonic
shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the
unit or your own repair after your checking.
Cautions:
¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for
example, without sound, or with smoke or a foul
smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock.
Immediately stop using the unit and consult your
dealer.
¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is
dangerous to do so.
Problem
Possible cause
aPossible solution
Common
No power to the
unit
The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.aCheck the wiring.
Fuse blows out.
aEliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.
Consult your dealer.
Sound is not
generated.
MUTE is set to ON.aSet MUTE to OFF.
The wiring of speaker lines are not correct, or a break or poor contact arises.
aCheck the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (apage 50)
The demonstration
screen displayed
and no operable
You cannot operate the unit while the demonstration screen appears.aPress [DISP] to end the demonstration screen.
If the demonstration screen appears frequently, there is a possibility that poor
contact or wrong wiring arises between the battery lead of the unit and the battery
cable of the car. (The battery lead should be always powered.)
aCheck the battery wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Noise
There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the unit or
its electrical lines.
aKeep an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone away from
the unit and the wiring of the unit. In case that noise cannot be eliminated
due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.
The contact of the ground lead is poor.
aMake sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the chas-
sis securely.
Noise is made in
step with engine
revolutions.
Alternator noise comes from the car.
aChange the wiring position of the ground lead.
aMount a noise filter on the power supply.
Customize the Display (Customize Function)
Notes on Customize Function
Note on Download ServiceThe download service may be suspended or stopped
without advance notice. The download service is not
available in some areas. Please visit the site below for
further information. 
Panasonic Web site:
(http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/)Notes on IMAGE STUDIO¡This download service is not available in some areas.
For details, please access the Panasonic website.
¡IMAGE STUDIO is available only by downloading from
the address below. It is not bundled with this unit.
¡Refer to the downloaded operating manual for how to
use IMAGE STUDIO.Notes on File¡The customize-specific file is downloadable from the
URL below. You can create exclusive files stored with
a digital camera or other devices by using exclusive
software, IMAGE STUDIO that can be accessed from
the same URL.
¡Do not change the extension. Otherwise, the data can-
not be recognized.At Disc Making¡Save only customize-specific data.
¡Save all data in the root directory. Files contained in a
folder cannot be recognized.
¡Follow the table below with regard to the number of
files that are saved to a disc. Files beyond the speci-
fied capacity are not readable.
¡Discs recorded by the packet writing software are not
supported.
At Customizing¡If customizing is interrupted on account of turning off
the power, stopping the engine, removing the face
plate or other reasons, you may lose the data. In such
a case, try customizing again.
¡The default image exists on the Panasonic Web site. If
you would like to restore it, download the image from
the site.Error Display MessagesNO FILES DETECTEDNo customize-specific data on the disc
aLoad a disc that contains customize-specific
data.CUSTOMIZING FAILEDCustomize failed
aCheck to see whether or not the extension is cor-
rect and file contents are appropriate.DISPLAY FILE INCOMPLETEIntended moving image or still image is damaged.
aCustomize it again and overwrite the file with
new one.
Type Extension Max. number
GRAPHIC PATTERN .pfm 10STILL IMAGE .pfs 15OPENING MESSAGE .pfo 5
CLOSING MESSAGE .pfe 5
Download site:http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/
customize/index.html