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    ® WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control Récepteur/lecteur CD avec contrôle de changeur CD et lecture WMA/MP3 Reproductor de CD, WMA y MP3/receptor con control de cambiador de CD CQ-C3401U/C3301U ¡ Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this prod[...]

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    2 1 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U *Available Discs ( a Page 14) Safety Information Wa rning 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 driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause [...]

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    3 2 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Caution Observe the following cautions when using 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 automo- biles. ❑ Do not operate the unit for a prolonged peri[...]

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    4 3 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Safety Information (continued) The following applies only in the U.S.A. Part 15 of the FCC Rules FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device. Caution THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS I LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER[...]

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    5 4 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U No Yes Subwoofer output CQ-C3301U CQ-C3401U 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 r[...]

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    6 5 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Limited W arranty U.S.A. PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col- lectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the len[...]

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    7 6 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U ■ Large-sized volume control A large-sized rotary volume control that looks like one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured. ■ XM Satellite Radio You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD1000) with optional Digital Adapter (XMDPAN100). For details, refer to the operating instructions for the XM rece[...]

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    8 7 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U SEL SEL SRC SRC BAND BAND MUTE MUTE 2 3 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL VOL DISP DISP CAR AUDIO MENU SEL POWER SOURCE SRC SET BAND MUTE 23 1 5 8 0 6 4 9 7 # VOL RANDOM NUMBER TUNE TUNE SCAN REPEAT DISP ¡ This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded) [[...]

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    9 8 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Preparation Wa rning ¡ Keep a battery away from children to avoid the risk of accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek immediate medical attention. Caution ¡ Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately. ¡ Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not throw a battery into a fire or water[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U M E P U S H S E L T U N E / T R A C K CQ-C3401U 2 13 SRC SQ 45 6 DISP BAND APM[...]

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    11 10 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U V olume Note: ¡ The volume level can be set independently for each source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one vol- ume setting for all FMs) Mute/Attenuation ON : Press [MUTE] . OFF : Press [MUTE] again. You can select mute or attenuation. ( a Page 24) Clock Display (at Power Off) When the power of the u[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U M E P U S H S E L T U N E / T R A C K CQ-C3401U 2 13 SRC SQ 45 6 DISP BAND APM[...]

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    13 12 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Auto Preset Memor y (APM) With this operation, stations with good receiving condi- tions can be automatically stored in the preset memory. q Select a band. ( a Previous page) w Press and hold [BAND] (APM) for more than 2 sec- onds. 6 stations with first to 6th highest in signal strength will be preset to each ba[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U M E P U S H S E L T U N E / T R A C K CQ-C3401U 2 13 SRC SQ 45 6 DISP BAND APM 2 1 3 SRC 4 5 6 DISP BAND APM 14 13 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U XM Satellite Radio [SRC: Source ] [DISP] (Display) [ ] ][ [ ] (Channel selection) [ } ][ { ] (Category selection) [BAND] (Band/catego[...]

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    15 14 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Display Change Press [DISP] to change the display as follows. Note: ¡ “– – – –” is displayed when there is no information. ¡ “UPDATING” is displayed when channel information is updated. Channel Preset Up to 6 channels can be stored in each of the XM1, XM2 and XM3 band selections. With this oper[...]

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    Caution ¡ Do not insert a disc when indicator lights because a disc is already loaded. ¡ 8 cm {3 ” } discs are not available for this unit, therefore, do not insert them. ¡ Do not use irregularly shaped discs. ¡ 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[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U M E P U S H S E L T U N E / T R A C K CQ-C3401U 2 13 SRC SQ 45 6 DISP BAND APM[...]

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    19 18 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Random Play All the available files are played in a random sequence. Press [4] (RANDOM) . lights. Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel. Folder Random Play All the files in the current folder are played in a random sequence. Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds. light. Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) aga[...]

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    20 19 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Notes on MP3/WMA 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 conte[...]

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    21 20 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Root Folder (Root Directory) Folder Selection File Selection T ree 1 T ree 2 T ree 3 T ree 4 T ree 8 (Max.) 2 1 3 4 q q w e r t y y 5 6 8 1 8 7 – In the order – In the order ¡ 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[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U M E P U S H S E L T U N E / T R A C K CQ-C3401U 2 13 SRC SQ 45 6 DISP BAND APM[...]

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    23 22 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Random Play All the available tracks are played in a random sequence. Press [4] (RANDOM) . lights. Press [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel. Disc Random Play All the available tracks on the current disc are played in a random sequence. Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds. light. Press and hold [4] (RAN[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U M E P U S H S E L T U N E / T R A C K CQ-C3401U 2 13 SRC SQ 45 6 DISP BAND APM[...]

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    25 24 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Note: ¡ To return to the regular mode, press [DISP] . ¡ If no operation takes place for more than 7 seconds in audio setting (2 seconds in the volume adjustment), the display returns to the regular mode. ¡ The volume can also be adjusted directly using [VOLUME] on the main unit. ( a Page 11) Turn [VOLUME] . q[...]

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    OPEN DISC SCROLL PWR MUTE RANDOM SCAN REPEAT CLOCK F O L D E R V O L U M E P U S H S E L T U N E / T R A C K CQ-C3401U 2 13[...]

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    27 26 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Note: ¡ To return to the regular mode, press [DISP] . ¡ If no operation takes place for more than 7 seconds in function setting, the display returns to the regular mode. SLED (Security Light Emitted Diode) ON When the ignition switch is turned OFF... ¡ The security message will be displayed. ¡ The face plate[...]

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    28 27 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable. SLED will blink. Remove the Face Plate q Switch off the power of the unit. ( a Page 10) w Press [OPEN] . The face plate will be opened. e Push the face plate to either the right or left. r Pull it out t[...]

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    29 28 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U How to hold a disc ¡ Do not touch the underside of a disc. ¡ Do not scratch a disc. ¡ Do not bend a disc. ¡ When not in use, keep a disc in a case. Do not use irregularly shaped discs. Do not leave discs in the following places: ¡ In direct sunlight ¡ Near car heaters ¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas ¡ On s[...]

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    30 29 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Tr oubleshooting If Y ou Suspect Something Wrong Check and take steps as described below. If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recom- mended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified per- sonnel. Please refer the ch[...]

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    31 30 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U ■ Common (continued) The safety device works. a Consult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. The power of the unit fails unintentionally. The plus and minus terminals at right and left channels of speakers are con- nected reversely. a Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diag[...]

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    32 31 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Tr oubleshooting (continued) ■ MP3/WMA Note: ¡ Refer to “Notes on MP3/WMA” ( a Page 20) There is a flaw or foreign objects on the disc. a Remove the foreign objects, or use a flawless disc. For MP3/WMA, refer to the description about MP3/WMA. Playing VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files may cause sound skipping.[...]

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    33 32 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U The player cannot read the file you are trying to play for some reason. (File recorded in an unsupported file system, compression scheme, data format, file name extension, damaged data, etc.) a Select a file that the player can read. Check the type of data record- ed on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary. [...]

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    34 CQ-C3401U/C3301U Tr oubleshooting (continued) 33 E N G L I S H Display Possible cause a Possible solution Cannot receive XM satellite radio. a Verify the wiring. ■ XM Satellite Radio Option XM antenna unconnected. a Connect the XM antenna. XM broadcasts unreceivable because of poor receiving conditions. a Move to an area where XM broadcasts ca[...]

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    35 34 E N G L I S H CQ-C3401U/C3301U Specifications Note: ¡ 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. Power supply : DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground Current consumption : Less than 2.2 A[...]

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    YEFM285596A NT1104-1114 Printed in China Imprimé en Chine Impreso en China Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infante[...]