Panasonic CQ-4500U, CQ-4300U operating instructions Use This Equipment Safely

Panasonic 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.

❏Use This Equipment Safely

When Driving

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions.

When Washing Vehicle

Do not expose the equipment, including the speakers and tapes, to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.

When Parked

Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your vehicle. Give the interior a chance to cool down before switching the unit on.

Use the Proper Power Supply

This equipment is designed to operate off a 12 volt, negative ground battery system (the normal system in a North American vehicle.)

Protect the Tape Mechanism

Keep magnets, screwdrivers, or other metallic objects away from the tape mechanism and tape head to prevent poor performance or malfunctions.

Use Authorized Service Centers

Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision equipment. Please refer to the Servicenter list included with this product for service assistance.

Notes:

•The two units can be connected to an optional CD changer (CX-DP801EUC, etc.), CQ-4500U can be connected to an optional wired remote control unit (CA-RC300U).

•For connection and operation of CD changer (CX-DP801EUC, etc.) and wired remote control unit (CA-RC300U), refer to the operating instructions of that unit.

•A wireless remote control unit (CA-RC500U) is optional for CQ-4500U.

•Optional wired remote control unit CA-RC300U can be connected to CQ-4500U.

Note: This operating instruction manual is for two models CQ-4500U and CQ-4300U.

The differences between these models are mentioned below. All illustrations throughout this manual represent model CQ-4500U unless otherwise specified.

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 aid in identification in case of theft.

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