User manual PANASONIC CQ-4500U

[. . . ] R Heavy Duty Cassette/ Weather Band Receiver with Changer Control CQ-4500U/CQ-4300U Operating Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. 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. [. . . ] However, if you plan to install this unit yourself, your first step is to decide where to install it. The instructions in these pages will guide you through the remaining steps: (Please refer to "WARNING" statement above). Identify and label the vehicle wires Connect the vehicle wires to the wires of the power connector Install the unit in the dash Check the operation of the unit If you do encounter problems, please consult your nearest authorized dealer. Installation Hardware No. Item Mounting Collar Plain Washer (5 mm) Spring Washer (5 mm) Hex. Nut (5 mm) Diagram Qty 1 2 2 2 Rear Support Strap Caution: This unit will operate with a 12 volt DC negative ground auto battery system only. Do not attempt to use it in any other system. Bolt (5 mm × 25 mm) Toothed Lock Washer (5 mm) Power Connector Removal Tool (U-shaped) Antenna Connector 1 1 1 Before you begin installation, look for the following items included in the packing with your unit. Fill this out promptly Panasonic Servicenter for service Directory . . . . . . Keep this for future reference in case the unit needs servicing Installation Hardware . . . . . . Needed for in-dash installation 1 2 1 19 Required Tools You'll need a screwdriver, a 1. 5 volt AA battery and the following: 12 V DC ELECTRICAL SIDE-CUT TEST BULB TAPE PLIERS Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug (leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you can work with individual leads. Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis. Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug. Touch one wire at a time until you find the outlet that causes the test bulb to light. If the bulb also turns off and on, that outlet is the vehicle power lead. 2-3/32" (53 mm) Dashboard Specifications THICKNESS MIN. 7/32" (5. 56 mm) 7-5/32" (182mm) If your vehicle is not wired for an audio unit: Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radio (RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN). Identify All Leads The first step in installation is to identify all the vehicle wires you'll use when hooking up your sound system. As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label it using masking tape and a permanent marker. This will help avoid confusion when making connections later. Note: Do not connect the power connector to the stereo unit until you have made all connections. If there are no plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires, insulate all exposed leads with electrical tape until you are ready to use them. Identify the leads in the following order. Power Lead If your vehicle has a radio or is pre-wired for one: Battery Lead If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need to locate the vehicle's batter y lead. Otherwise you may ignore this procedure. (The yellow battery lead provides continuous power to maintain a clock, memory storage or other function. ) If your vehicle has a radio or is pre-wired for one: With the ignition and headlights off, identify the vehicle battery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb to the chassis and checking the remaining exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug. [. . . ] Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts. CD Changer Control Connector Cassette Receiver CQ-4300U Antenna (Rear Side) Antenna Connector Power Connector ACC (Red) Accessory Power(ACC) (+12V DC, negative ground only) Ground Lead (Connect to a clean, bare metallic part of your vehicle) Battery Lead (Connect to vehicle battery) Ground (Black) Battery (Yellow) Fuse(10A) (Gray w/black stripe) (White w/black stripe) (white) (Gray) (Green w/black stripe) (Violet w/black stripe) (Green) (Violet) Left Speaker (Front) Right Speaker (Front) Left Speaker (Rear) Right Speaker (Rear) 27 Troubleshooting Maintenance Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvent. Notes on Cassette Tapes Tape Slack: Use a pencil or similar object to take up the slack as shown. If a loose tape is used, this may result in the tape becoming tangled in the rotating parts of the unit. When Something Doesn't Work Check the charts on page 29 for possible causes and solutions to any problem you might be experiencing. [. . . ]