Panasonic CQ-C1315N operating instructions Preparation, Before Reading These Instructions

	English		Safety Information
MP3 CD Player/Receiver		■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other compo-		■ This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product
Model: CQ-C1325N/C1315N
			effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any prob-	explained below. It is important that you fully understand the mean-
			nents of your car audio system carefully before using the system.	safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper
			They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and	connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are
			lems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this	ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
			manual.	properly.

Caution

Observe the following cautions when using this unit.

❑ 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

Label Indications and Their Locations

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Preparation

On	1 Set your car's ignition switch to the ACC	2Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
	or ON position.
Power	ACC

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PWR								U		CLOCK
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SRC	MUTE		SCROLL RANDOM SCAN REPEAT				SQ			DISP
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	This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of		This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
	important operating instructions and installation		important operating instructions and installation instruc-
Warning	instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may	Caution	tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
	result in severe injury or death.		injury or material damage.

❑ 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.

❑ Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive

heat.

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 instal-

lation 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.

Product

Caution

This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Caution Label

ON

First Time

Warning

Observe the following warnings when using this unit.

❑ The driver should neither watch the display nor operate

the system while driving.

Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driv-

er from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.

Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking

brake before watching the display or 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 bat-

tery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.

❑ Protect the Deck Mechanism.

Observe the following warnings when installing.

❑ Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery termi-

nal before installation.

Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con-

nected 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 fix-

ing the product or its accessories.

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.

Observe the following cautions when installing.

❑ Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel.

Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For

maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not

liable for any problems resulting from your own installation of the

unit.

❑ Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.

❑ 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 Angle

The 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 complet-

ed 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

Laser

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to make any changes yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet.

Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

Deck Ass’y (in the unit, upper side)

The 24-hour system is used for the clock. Notes:

¡Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the dis- play.

¡Hold down []] or [[] to change numbers rapidly.

1 Press [DISP].

(clock display)

2 Hold down [DISP] for more than 2 sec- onds.

4 Press [DISP].

Minute blinks.

5 Adjust the minute.

Minute entered.

[[]: sets the minute ahead.

[]]: sets the minute back.

6 Press [DISP].

Completed

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 prod-

uct yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your

dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service Centre.

❑ 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 objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or

smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.

❑ Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

❑ 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 pos-

sible.

❑ Never install the product in a location where it interferes

with your field of vision.

Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the prod-

uct could cause an accident or fire.

speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)

Before Reading These Instructions

Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing family of electronic products owners.

We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be a member of our family.

Setting

Hour blinks.

3 Adjust the hour.

Hour entered.

[[]: sets the hour ahead.

[]]: sets the hour back.

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¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.

When the fuse burns out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced

with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi-

neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,

and damage to the product.

❑ Never have the power cord branched to supply other

equipment with power.

❑ After installation and wiring, you should check the nor-

mal 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-equipped car, con-

firm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer

before installation.

❑ Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-

ting in and out of the vehicle.

❑ Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local

retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

	This operating instructions is for 2 models CQ-C1325N and CQ-C1315N. All illustrations throughout this manual represent
	model CQ-C1325N unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the differences between 2 models.
Differences between 2 models	Models	CQ-C1325N	CQ-C1315N
	LCD background colour	Blue	Black

Clock

Accessories

Operating Instructions		Installation kit (ZZBISC1021N-J)	Notes:
(English	: YFM284C646CA)	Lock Cancel Plate	¡ The number in parentheses underneath
(Deutsch	: YFM284C647CA)		each accessory part name is the part
(Français	: YFM284C648CA)	Q'ty: 2	number for maintenance and service.
(Italiano	: YFM284C649CA)	Mounting Bolt	¡ Accessories and their part numbers are
(Español	: YFM284C650CA)		subject to modification without prior
	Q'ty: 1 set	Q'ty: 1	notice due to improvements.
Installation Instructions		Mounting Collar	¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are
(English, Deutsch, Français		(FX0214C384ZB)	mounted on the main unit at shipment.
	: YFM294C081CA)	Q'ty: 1
(Italiano, Español		Trim Plate
	: YFM294C082CA)	(YFC054C079YA)
	Q'ty: 1 set	Q'ty: 1
PAN EUROPEAN GUARANTEE		Power Connector
(Warranty Card)		(YEAJ02874)
	Q'ty: 1	Q'ty: 1

Request for use of the Removable Face Plate Case

¡To avoid trouble and ensure safety, use the optional Removable Face Plate Case (YFC054C061ZB).

Notes on Discs

If you use commercial CDs, they must have the label
shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not playable.	TEXT

Media	CD-RW)	How to hold the disc		Printed side
		¡ Do not touch the underside of the disc.
		¡ Do not scratch on the disc.
		¡ Do not bend the disc.
		¡ When not in use, keep the disc in a case.
CD/CD	CD-R,
		Do not leave discs in the following places:
		¡ In direct sunlight
		¡ Near car heaters
Notes on	(CD-ROM,
		¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas		Labels created by a printer,	Irregularly shaped discs
		¡ On seats and dashboards
				Protective films or sheets
		Disc cleaning
		Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
		<Correct>	<Wrong>
		Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint pen		Disc with adhered	Discs with cracks,
		or other hard-point pens.		stickers or tape	scratches or parts missing

Notes on MP3

Note: MP3 encoding and writing software is not supplied with this unit.

Points to remember when making MP3 files

MP3

¡High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommend- ed 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 encod- ing circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of your own encoding software and writing software.

¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and “fixed”.

Caution

¡Never assign the “.mp3” file name exten- sion to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only produce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing.

Folder selection order/file playback order

1Root Folder (Root Directory)

2

							Folder Selection
				4
	3							In the order 1	– 8
							File Selection
				5				In the order	–
		6
						8
			7
Tree 1		Tree 2			Tree 3		Tree 4		Tree 8
									(Max.)

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 file.

¡ If the selected folder does not contain any MP3 files, the

Maintenance

Cleaning the	Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine
	exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
	Unit

If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre.

Fuse	Warning
	¡ Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit direct-
	ly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized
	Panasonic Service Centre.

Anti-Theft System

This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.

Specifications

	Power supply	DC 12 V (11 – 16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground
	Current consumption	Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W x 4 channels)
	Tone adjustment range	Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz, Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	178 x 50 x 155 mm
General	Weight	1.3 kg
	Maximum power output	45	W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), volume control maximum
	Power output	20	W x 4 (DIN 45 324, at 4 Ω)
	Speaker impedance	4 – 8 Ω

	Sampling frequency	8 times oversampling
	DA converter	1 bit DAC System
	Pick-up type	Astigma 3 – beam
	Light source	Semiconductor laser
Player	Wave length	790 nm
	Frequency response	20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
	Signal to noise ratio	96 dB
	Wow and flutter	Below measurable limits

(YFC054C061ZB)

¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs	¡ The file extension “.mp3” should be assigned to each file
recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due	depending on the file format.
to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,	¡ This unit does not have the play list function.
scratches, etc. on the disc surface.	¡ Although Multi-session recording is supported, the use of
¡ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and	Disc-at-Once is recommended.
high humidity than ordinary music CDs. Leaving them	Supported file systems
inside a car for extended periods may damage them and
	ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO 9660, Joliet,
make playback impossible.
	Romeo
¡ Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due
to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder	Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, MIX mode CD, CD Extra is not
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.	supported.

MP3	Display Information
on	Displayed items
	¡ CD-TEXT	¡ MP3 (ID3 tag)
Notes
	Disc title	Album name
	Track title	Title name/Artist name
	¡ MP3
	Folder name
	File name

Displayable characters

nearest MP3 files in the order of playback will be played.

¡ Playback order may be different from other MP3 players

even if the same disc is used.

¡ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder name.

Copyright

It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliv- er copyrighted materials such as music without the approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself personally.

Caution

¡This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose it to water or excessive moisture.

¡Do not remove the face plate while driving your car.

¡Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or nearby areas where the temperature rises high.

¡Do not touch the contacts on the face plate and the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contact.

¡If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.

Disc Channel separation 75 dB

FM
Frequency Range	87.5 MHz – 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity	6 dB/µV (S/N 30 dB)

Sales and Support Information

For UK and Ireland customers only.

Customer Care Centre

¡For customers within the UK: 08705 357357

¡For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

¡Visit our website for product information

¡E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

¡Order accessories and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

¡Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

¡Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

¡All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

¡It couldn't be simpler!

¡Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, so take a browse on our website for further details.

CD-Rs/RWs	¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is	Compression formats
	not closed.
		(Recommendation: “Points to remember when making
	¡ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain
		MP3 files” on the right.)
	other than CD-DA or MP3 data.
	¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc	¡ MPEG 1 audio layer 3
	for handling it.
		Bit rate: 32 k-320 kbps
on
	Recording MP3 files on a CD-media
		VBR: Yes
Notes
	¡ You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-	Sampling frequency:
	ing a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3 files.	32, 44.1, 48 kHz
	¡ If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 files, the	¡ MPEG 2 audio layer 3
	songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs	Bit rate: 8 k-160 kbps
	may not play at all.	VBR: Yes
	¡ Do not record files other than MP3 files and unnecessary	Sampling frequency:
	folder on a disc.	16, 22.05, 24 kHz

¡ The name of MP3 file should be added by rules as shown in

¡Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 32 characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are reduced by half in the number of displayable characters.)

¡Name files and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing soft- ware for details.

¡ASCII character set and special characters in each language can be displayed.

Notes:

¡With some software in which MP3 format files have been encoded, the character information may not be displayed properly.

¡Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk ( ).

No warranty

Above description complies with our investigations as of September 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

(Anti-Theft System)

Removing

1 Turn off the power.

2 Press [ ]. The face plate will open. 3 Pull it out toward you.

[ ]

1

Mounting

1 Slide the left side of the face plate in place.

2 Press the right end of face plate until a “click” is heard.

2

		Stereo Separation	35 dB (at 1 kHz)
	AM (MW)
Radio		Frequency Range	531 kHz – 1 602 kHz
		Usable Sensitivity	28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

YFM284C646CA PTW1206-1106 Printed in China

the following descriptions and also comply with the rules of

each file system.

¡ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3 files or display-

ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain writ-

ing software or CD recorders.

2

1

Notes:

¡Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.

¡Some figures and illustrations in this manual may be different from your product.