Panasonic Mp3 Cd Player Receiver Cq C1304 Operating Instructions

							Specifications
YFM284C606CA  PTW1206-1106       Printed in China
Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Panasonic Puerto
Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
http://www.panasonic.ca
Accessories
Instruction kitOperating Instructions(English: YFM284C606CA)
(Français: YFM284C607CA)
(Español: YFM284C608CA)
Qty: 1 setInstallation Instructions(YFM294C071CA)Qty: 1Owners Information
Card
Qty: 1
Installation kit (ZZBISC1101U-J)
Lock Cancel Plate(FX0214C385ZA)Qty: 2Mounting Bolt(YEJV014C002N)Qty: 1Rubber Bushing(YFS014C095ZA)Qty: 1Mounting Collar
(FX0214C384ZB)Qty: 1Trim Plate(YFC054C081ZA)Qty: 1Power Connector(YGAJ021012)Qty: 1
Notes:
¡The number in parentheses underneath each accessory part
name is the part number for maintenance and service.
¡Accessories and their part numbers are subject to modifica-
tion without prior notice due to improvements.
¡Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the main unit
at shipment.
General 
Power supply : DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V DC), test voltage
14.4 V, negative ground
Current consumption : Less than 2.2 A (CD mode; 0.5 W x 4
channels)
Maximum power output : 50 W x 4 channels (at 1 kHz), volume
control maximum 
Tone adjustment range : Bass: ±12 dB at 100 Hz, 
Treble: ±12 dB at 10 kHz
Speaker impedance : 4 – 8 Ω
Pre-amp output voltage : 2.5 V (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)
Pre-amp output impedance : 200 Ω
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 178 x 50 x 155 mm 
{7
”x 1 15/16”x 6 2/16”}
Weight : 1.3 kg{2 lbs. 14 oz}
Disc Player
Sampling frequency : 8 times oversampling
DA converter : 1 bit DAC System
Pick-up type : Astigma 3-beam
Light source : Semiconductor laser
Wave length : 790 nm
Frequency response : 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal to noise ratio : 96 dB
Total harmonic distortion : 0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter : Below measurable limits
Channel separation : 75 dB
FM Stereo Radio
Frequency range : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz
Usable sensitivity : 11.0 dBf. (75 Ω)
50 dB quieting sensitivity : 15.2 dBf. (75 Ω)
Frequency response : 30 Hz – 15 kHz (±3 dB)
Alternate channel selectivity : 75 dB
Stereo separation : 35 dB (1 kHz)
Image rejection ratio : 55 dB
IF rejection ratio : 100 dB 
Signal/noise ratio : 62 dB
AM Radio
Frequency range : 530 kHz – 1 710 kHz
Usable sensitivity : 28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)
Above specifications comply with EIA standards.
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.
Power Output: 
18 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4  Ωand ≤1%
THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω) 
WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer Control
CQ-C1401U
MP3 CD Player/Receiver
Model:CQ-C1304U
Operating Instructions
TEXT
¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product
and keep this manual for future reference.
English
Safety Information
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.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 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 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.When the fuse blows 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.
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.
❑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.
❑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.
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 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.
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 per-
sonnel.
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.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 over-
heat 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 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 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 com-
pleted 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)
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 compo-
nents of your car audio system carefully before using the system.
They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and
effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any prob-
lems 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 mean-
ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
properly.
Warning
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of
important operating instructions and installation instruc-
tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
injury or material damage.
Caution
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Part 15 of the FCC RulesFCC Warning:Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the users authority to operate this device.
Caution
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A CLASS ILASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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.
Limited Warranty
U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA 
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS 
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGEIf your product does not work properly because of defects in materials
and workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company
(collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the peri-
od indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original pur-
chase (“warranty 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 decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor.
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You
must carry-in or mail-in your product prepaid during the warranty period.
If non-rechargeable 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 pur-
chaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICEFor Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA
(7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-
4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONSThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred
during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by
the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neg-
lect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty instal-
lation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper
maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup,
power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, com-
mercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business
uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than the
technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers,
or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL 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 someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applica-
ble, travel to and from the sevicer, and loss of media, data or other mem-
ory contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration
only.) 
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-
sequential 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 other
rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your deal-
er or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then
write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the
warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer’s Record
Model
No.
Serial
No.
Dealer’s
No.
Code
No.
Dealer’s
Address
Date of 
Purchase
CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a
period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
ACCESSORIES - NINETY (90) DAYS, (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE
ITEMS)
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONSThis warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to
any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged dur-
ing shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that
affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover
any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also
excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A pur-
chase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required
before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of
implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be
applicable.
Categories Parts Labor
Audio Components (except items listed below) One (1) Year One (1) Year
MXESeries Audio Components (except items
listed below)Two (2) Years Two (2) Years
One (1) Year Not Applicable
Accessories (in exchange for defective items)Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
PreparationMaintenance
1Set your cars ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2Press [SRC] (PWR: Power).
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
1Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
(clock display)
2Hold down [DISP] (CLOCK)for more than 2
seconds.
Hour blinks.
3Adjust the hour.
Hour entered.
[[]: sets the hour ahead.
[]]: sets the hour back.
4Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Minute blinks.
5Adjust the minute.
Minute entered.
[[]: sets the minute ahead.[]]: sets the minute back.
6Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Completed
Notes:¡“ADJUST” is displayed before adjusting the clock.¡Hold down[]]or [[]to change numbers rapidly.
Clock Display at Power Off
Press [DISP]to change the display.
Clock Setting
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exteri-
or cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
Cleaning the
Unit Fuse
Anti-Theft System
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Removing
1Turn off the power.
2Press [      ]. The face plate will open.
3Pull it out toward you.
Mounting
1Slide the left side of the face plate in place.
2Press the right end of face plate until a
“click” is heard.
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.
Face Plate Removing/Mounting
(Anti-Theft System)
Display off
Clock display
If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Warning
¡Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the unit
directly without a fuse could cause fire or damage to the unit. If the replaced fuse fails, contact your nearest
authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
First Time Power On
Notes on Discs
Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)
Notes on
CD-Rs/RWs
Notes on MP3
Note:MP3 encoding and writing software is not supplied
with this unit.
Points to remember when making MP3 files
¡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 soft-
ware.
¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or
more” and “fixed”.
Display Information
Displayed items
Displayable characters
¡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 lan-
guage 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 ( ). 
Folder selection order/file playback 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 includ-
ed.)
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
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.
Caution
Never assign the “.mp3”, file name extension to
a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may
not only produce noise from the speaker dam-
age, but also damage your hearing.
Copyright
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and
deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the
approval of copyright holder except enjoying yourself per-
sonally.
No warranty
Above description complies with our investigations as of
September 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and
displayability of MP3.
Notes on MP3
¡You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs
recorded using CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due
to their recording characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,
scratches, etc. on the disc surface.
¡CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temperatures and
high humidity than ordinary music CDs.  Leaving them
inside a car for extended periods may damage them and
make playback impossible.
¡Some CD-R/RWs cannot be played back successfully due
to incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.
¡This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the session is
not closed.
¡This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which contain
other than CD-DA data or MP3.
¡Be sure to observe the instructions of the CD-R/RW disc
for handling it.
Recording MP3 files on a CD-media
¡You are recommended to minimize the chances of mak-
ing a disc that contains both CD-DA files and MP3 files.
¡If CD-DA files are on the same disc as MP3 or files, the
songs may not play in the intended order, or some songs
may not play at all.
¡Do not record files other than MP3 files and unnecessary
folder on a disc.
¡The name of MP3 file should be added by rules as shown in
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.
¡The file extension “.mp3” should be assigned to each file
depending on the file format.
¡This unit does not have the 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 mode CD, CD Extra is not
supported.
Compression formats 
(Recommendation:“Points to remember when making
MP3 files” on the right.)
¡MPEG 1 audio layer 3 Bit rate: 32 k-320 kbps
VBR: Yes
Sampling frequency: 
32, 44.1, 48 kHz
¡MPEG 2 audio layer 3 Bit rate: 8 k-160 kbps
VBR: Yes
Sampling frequency:
16, 22.05, 24 kHz
VOL
SRC/PWR1
2
3
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CQ-C1304UTUNE/TRACKFOLDER
SCROLLRANDOMSCANREPEATPUSHSELSQ
[      ]
¡CD-TEXTDisc title 
Track title
¡MP3Folder name
File name
¡MP3 (ID3 tag)Album name
Title name/Artist name
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
ACCON
Customer Services Directory
U.S.A.
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/supportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou 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: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] 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
Service in Puerto RicoPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 
Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910
CANADA
WARRANTY SERVICEFOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: 
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #:   (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca 
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest
Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link : “Servicentres
TMlocator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and
preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of
original purchase.
Request for use of the Removable Face Plate Case
¡To avoid trouble and ensure
safety, use the optional
Removable Face Plate Case
(YFC054C061ZB)
Speakers
Defective Car Audio Speakers under warranty
must be exchanged at the place of purchase.
Contact your Dealer for details.
How to hold the disc¡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.
Do not leave discs in the following places:¡In direct sunlight¡Near car heaters¡Dirty, dusty and damp areas¡On seats and dashboards
Disc cleaningUse a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint
pen or other hard-point pens.
If you use commercial CDs, they must have
either of these labels shown at right.
Some copy-protected music CDs are not
playable.
TEXT
 
Labels created by a printer,
Protective films or sheetsIrregularly shaped discs Printed side
Disc with adhered
stickers or tapeDiscs with cracks,
scratches or parts missing
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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							General
VOL
SRC/PWR1
2
3
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CQ-C1304U
TUNE/TRACKFOLDER
SCROLLRANDOMSCANREPEAT
PUSHSEL
SQ
MUTE
SRC/PWR
General Operations
Power On/Off
Set your cars ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Power on: Press [SRC] (PWR).
Power off: Hold down [SRC] (PWR) for
more than 1 second.
Source Selection
Press [SRC]to change the source.
Volume Adjustment
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)Turn [VOL].
Mute
ON: Press [MUTE]. (lights.)
OFF: Press [MUTE]again.
SQ (Sound Quality) 
SQ is a function that can call up various sound types
at the touch of button in accordance with your listen-
ing music type.
Press 
[SQ]to select the sound type as follows:
Note:Settings of SQ, bass and treble are influenced
one another. If such an influence causes distortion to
the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or volume.
[MUTE]toggles mute on/off.
[VOL] (Volume) 
[SRC](Source)
selects a source.
[PWR](Power)
toggles power on/off.
[SQ](Sound Quality)
selects a sound type (SQ).
Radio
(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.
Player (Disc Player)
Operation Flow
1Press [SRC]to select the Disc Player
source.
2Select a desired portion.
Track/file selection
Press [6] / [7].
Note: To perform fast forward/reverse, hold down
either of them.
Disc Player (CD-DA disc):Previous/next track
Disc Player (MP3 disc):
Previous/next file
Folder selection (MP3)
Disc Player (MP3 disc):
Press [{] / [}].
Skip to the previous/next folder.
Pause
Press [BAND] (y/5).
Press again to cancel.
Random, Repeat, Scan
Random play
All the available tracks/files are played in a random sequence.
Press [4] (RANDOM).
Press again to cancel.
Folder random play (MP3)
All the available files in current folder are played in a random
sequence.
Hold down [4] (RANDOM)for more than 2
seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Repeat play
The current track/file is repeated.
Press [6] (REPEAT).
Press again to cancel.
Folder repeat play (MP3)
The current folder is repeated.
Hold down [6] (REPEAT)for more than 2
seconds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Scan play
The first 10 seconds of each tracks/files is played in sequence.
Press [5] (SCAN).
Press again to cancel.
Folder scan play (MP3)
From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in
each album is played in sequence.
Hold down [5] (SCAN)for more than 2 sec-
onds.
Hold down again to cancel.
Display change
Press [DISP]to change the display.
Player Source Display
CD-DA mode display
Normal
Disc title
Track title
ClockPlay time Normal
Folder name/
Album*
File name/
Title, artist*
Clock
Notes:¡For scrolling text, press [3] (SCROLL).¡“NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information on the disc.
Caution
¡Do not insert a disc when the  indicator lights.¡Refer to the section of “Notes on Discs” and “Notes
on MP3.
¡This unit does not support 8 cm (3”) discs.
¡If you insert an 8 cm (3”) disc and cannot eject it, turn the
ignition key to the ACC OFF position once and turn the key to
the ACC ON position again, then press 
[u](Eject).¡Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.
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Disc slottakes a disc in with the printed side facing up.Notes:¡The power will be turned on automatically when
a disc is loaded.
¡A disc which has both CD-DA data and MP3
data on it may not be reproduced normally.
(y/5)(Pause/Play)
toggles pause/play in the
player source.[DISP] (Display)
switches the information
on the display.
[6] [7]skip to the previous/next
track/file in the player mode. 
Hold down either of them for
fast reverse/fast forward.
[SRC] (Source)
selects a source.
[3] (SCROLL)scrolls the information on display.
[{] [}]skip to the previous/next folder in MP3 mode.
[u] (Eject)
ejects the disc.
indicator
TroubleshootingMemorandum
TroubleCheck point
No power
●Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition
switch to the ACC position.)
●Verify the wiring. (battery lead, power
lead, ground lead, etc.)
●Fuse blown (Contact the nearest
Panasonic Servicenter.)
●Ask a professional for fuse replacement.●Be sure to use the same rated fuse.
No sound
●Disable the mute function.●Verify the wiring.●Wait until the dew disappears before
turning on the unit.
Noise●Make sure that grounding is established
properly.
Common
Frequent
noise●Tune in to another station of high-inten-
sity waves.
●Make sure that the antenna mounted
point is grounded properly.
Radio
Preset data
deleted●The preset memory is cleared to return
to the original factory setting when the
power connector or battery is discon-
nected.
No sound, or disc
is automatically
ejected●Load the disc correctly.●Clean the disc.
Disc Player
Sound skip,
poor sound
quality●Clean the disc.
Sound skip
due to
vibration●The maximum permissible tilt angle is
30°.
●Secure the unit.
Disc
unejectable●Press[u]. If the disc is still not ejected,
contact the nearest Panasonic
Servicenter.
No sound from
left, right, front,
or rear speaker●Adjust the balance and fader. ●Verify the wiring.
TroubleCheck point
Left and right
sounds are
reversed●Connect the speaker lead correctly.
Error Display Messages
(The disc is ejected automatically.)
The disc is dirty, or is upside down.
The disc has scratches.
●Check the disc.
No operation by some cause.●If normal operation is not restored, con-
sult your dealer or the nearest
Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Cannot read the file●Check the file.
If You Suspect Something WrongCheck 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 person-
nel. 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.
Never take measures especially for those other than indicated byitalicletters in “Check point” described below because those are
too dangerous for users to handle themselves.
Warning
¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, with-
out 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.
Disc Player
[4] (RANDOM)/[5] (SCAN)/[6] (REPEAT)toggles on/off each play mode.
Audio Settings
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DISP
[DISP] (Display)
exits from the audio menu.
[VOL]selects a value in the audio menu.(PUSH SEL)(Push to Select)
selects items in the audio menu.
Audio menu
Note:If the fader is set to front, the pre-amp. output
(rear) is decreased.
1Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL)to display the audio menu display.
Note:If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in the audio menu (2 seconds in Main volume adjust-
ment), the display returns to the regular mode.
2Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL)to select a
mode to be adjusted.3Turn [VOL]clockwise or counterclock-
wise to adjust.
(Setting Range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)q: Upw: Down
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)q:Increasedw:Decreased
(Setting Range: –12 dB to +12 dB by 2 dB,
Default: 0 dB)q:Increasedw:Decreased
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen-
ter))q:Right enhancedw:Left enhanced
(Setting Range: 15 levels each, Default CNT (cen-
ter))q:Front enhancedw:Rear enhanced
Volume
Bass
Treble
Balance
Fader
Printed side up
Memorandum
Memorandum
*ID3 Tag On/OffHold down [3]for more
than 2 seconds.
album title and song
title/artist name are dis-
played.
(Default) 
folder name/file name are
displayed.
Disc Player
(CD-DA disc):Disc Player (MP3 disc):Track number Random indicator
Play time
Repeat indicator
MP3 mode display
Folder number lights when folder random/repeat/scan is on.File number
Repeat indicator
Random indicator
Radio (AM/FM)
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[TUNE ]] [TUNE []down/up the frequency. (Hold it
down for more than 0.5 seconds
and release it for seek tuning.)
[BAND]selects a band in the radio source.[APM] (Auto Preset Memory)executes APM in the radio source. (Hold it
down for more than 2 seconds.)
[DISP] (Display)
switches the information
on the display.
[SRC] (Source)
selects a source.
Preset buttons [1] to [6]
selects a preset station in the radio source,
and presets the current station. (Hold it down
for more than 2 seconds.)
Station Preset
Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3
respectively.
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [1]to [6].
Auto Preset Memory (APM)
With this operation, stations with good receiving conditions can
be automatically stored in the preset memory.
1Select a band.
2Hold down [BAND] (APM)for more than 2
seconds.
The preset stations under best receiving conditions are
received for 5 seconds each after presetting the stations
(SCAN). To stop scanning, press one of the buttons from
[1]to [6].
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
Manual station preset
1Tune into a station.
2Hold down one of the preset buttons from
[1]to [6]for more than 2 seconds.
(blinks once)
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.
lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.
FrequencyPreset NumberBand
Display change
Press [DISP]to change the display.
Radio mode display (Default)
Radio Source Display
Clock display
Operation Flow
1Press [SRC]to select the radio source.
2Press [BAND]to select a band.
3Select a station.
Frequency adjustment
[TUNE]]: Lower
[TUNE[]: Higher
Note:Hold down either of them for more than 0.5 sec-
onds and release it for seek tuning.
Preset station selection
Press the corresponding preset button from[1]to [6]to tune in a preset station.
lights when mute is on.
(Stereo) indicator
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