Panasonic CQ-RX400N Owner's manual

System Upgrade Guidebook

AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Model: CQ-RX400N/CQ-RX300N

WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver

Model: CQ-RX200N

For upgrading your system, read this manual carefully before use. This manual should be retained for future

reference after read.

Refer to safety information of Operating Instructions and optional devices as well.

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CY-BT100U

Contents

This book is an instruction manual that explains how to

operate your purchased head unit and its remote control

as an accessory when the head unit is connected to

optional devices.

([CQ-RX400N\ [CQ-RX300N\

Remote Control Unit

 Operating Instructions)

Head units to be targeted

• CQ-RX400N

(Notation in this book: [CQ-RX400N\)

• CQ-RX300N

(Notation in this book: [CQ-RX300N\)

• CQ-RX200N

(Notation in this book: [CQ-RX200N])

All illustrations throughout this manual represent model

CQ-RX400N unless otherwise speciﬁ ed.

System Upgrade Sample

About this Book

Before Reading These Instructions

iPod

Bluetooth Unit:

CY-BT200N (Option)

(

 page 14)

Head Unit:

CQ-RX400N/CQ-RX300N/

CQ-RX200N

Conversion Cable for DVD/CD

Changer

(CA-CC30N, option)

System-up Connector

Head Unit:

CQ-RX400N/CQ-RX300N/CQ-RX200N

[CQ-RX400N\

USB device (

 page 7)/iPod ( page 7, 10)

[CQ-RX300N\

USB device (

 page 7)/iPod ( page 10)

iPod

( page 10)

Direct Cable for iPod

(CA-DC300N, option)

Only 1 unit

Up to 4 units

Expansion Module

(CY-EM100N, option)

CD Changer

(CX-DP880N, option)

Expansion Module (Hub Unit):

CY-EM100N (Option) ( page 4)

Cellular Phone

CD Changer:

CX-DP880N (Option)

(

 page 12)

Before Reading These Instructions ............................................. 2

Features ............................................................................. 4

General .............................................................................. 5

USB .................................................................................. 7

iPod Control .......................................................................10

CD Changer ........................................................................12

Bluetooth ...........................................................................14

Bluetooth Audio ...................................................................18

Bluetooth Hands-Free ............................................................20

Troubleshooting ...................................................................23

Hands-Free Kit with Audio

Streaming featuring Bluetooth

®

technology

(CY-BT200N, option)

Notes:

• Refer to individual instruction and installation manuals for

each device for detailed installation and wiring.

• Market conditions regarding optional devices vary with

countries and regions. For further information, consult

your dealer.

Bluetooth Audio

Device

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Features

Connectable Devices

Expansion Module (Hub Unit)

You can connect the optional Expansion Module (hub

unit) (CY-EM100N).

Connection of the Expansion Module allows you to

simultaneously connect optional devices mentioned

before as well as other AV devices.

For details, refer to the operating instructions for the

Expansion Module.

Connectable devices

• iPod (max. 1) \CQ-RX400N\

• iPod (max. 2) \CQ-RX300N\ [CQ-RX200N]

• CD changer (max. 1)

• Bluetooth (max. 1)

Source Selection

(SOURCE)

The source changes as follows every time [SRC] is

pressed.

Radio

CD or MP3/WMA/AAC Player

USB Connector

AUX1

Sources connected to the

Expansion Module (CY-EM100N,

option)

AUX2

Sound source connecting to the AUX input terminal

of Expansion Module

Port 1 (ex. iPod1)

If an iPod is connected to the USB connector, the

iPod number is not displayed. \CQ-RX400N\

Port 2 (ex. iPod2) \CQ-RX300N\

Port 3 (ex. CD changer)

Port 4 (ex. Bluetooth Audio)

Notes:

• Sources change in the order of the port number of

each connected source.

• Unconnected ports are skipped.

Radio

CD or MP3/WMA/AAC Player

USB Connector

AUX

Source connected to the System-up Connector

(ex. CD changer)

Shift to connected

device

When an Expansion Module is

Connected to System-up Connector

When an Optional Device is

Connected to System-up Connector

\CQ-RX400N] \CQ-RX300N]

iPod

The optional adaptor (Direct Cable for iPod: CA-DC300N)

allows you to connect the optional iPod series. (

 page

10)

The iPod equipped with a dock connector is exclusively

connectable. Further information about the controllable

iPod is described below.

Controllable iPod/software version

• 4th generation iPod/ver. 3.1.1

• 5th generation iPod/ver. 1.2.1 (Video playback is not

supported.)

• iPod photo/ver. 1.2.1

• iPod mini/ver. 1.4.1

• 1st generation iPod nano/ver. 1.3.1

• 2nd generation iPod nano/ver. 1.1.3

Operation check has been completed with software

available at the end of September, 2007. We do not

guarantee the operation with our future products or

upgraded software.

For the models to be supported, visit the Web Site at

http://panasonic.net (refer to the description regarding

Car Audio/AV).

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.

CD Changer

The optional adaptor (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD

Changer: CA-CC30N) allows you to connect the optional

Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880N). (

 page 12)

For details, refer to the operating instructions for the

CD changer unit.

Note: This unit does not support a DVD changer

due to shortage of displayable digit number or other

causes.

Bluetooth

®

Using the optional Bluetooth Unit (CY-BT200N) and

a Bluetooth device enables hands-free telephony and

Bluetooth Audio listening with this unit. (

 page 14)

For details, refer to the operating instructions for the

Bluetooth device.

Note: This unit does not support CY-BT100N.

Bluetooth

®

The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is under license.

Other trademarks and trade name are those of their

respective owners.

USB Connector

\CQ-RX400N\ \CQ-RX300N\

The USB Connector is equipped on the front panel.

(

 page 8)

By connecting a USB memory (not included) to USB

connector via a USB extension cable (USB 2.0, not

included), you can enjoy MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁ les stored on

the USB memory (not included) in your car.

\CQ-RX400N\

By connecting iPod series to USB connector via a USB

extension cable for iPod (USB 2.0, not included), you can

enjoy music ﬁ les stored on the iPod series in your car.

Controllable iPod/software version

• 5th generation iPod/ver. 1.2.1 (Video playback is not

supported.)

• 1st generation iPod nano/ver. 1.3.1

• 2nd generation iPod nano/ver. 1.1.3

Operation check has been completed with software

available at the end of September, 2007. We do not

guarantee the operation with our future products or

upgraded software.

For the models to be supported, visit the Web Site at

http://panasonic.net (refer to the description regarding

Car Audio/AV).

Notes:

• Refer to individual instruction and installation

manuals for each device for detailed installation and

wiring.

• Market conditions regarding optional devices vary

with countries and regions. For further information,

consult your dealer.

General

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General (continued)

Source Selection (continued)

(SOURCE)

The source changes as follows every time [SRC] is

pressed.

When an Expansion Module is

Connected to System-up Connector

[CQ-RX200N]

When an Optional Device is

Connected to System-up Connector

Radio

CD or MP3/WMA Player

AUX1

Sources connected to the

Expansion Module (CY-EM100N,

option)

AUX2

Sound source connecting to the AUX input terminal

of Expansion Module

Port 1 (ex. iPod1)

Port 2 (ex. iPod2)

Port 3 (ex. CD changer)

Port 4 (ex. Bluetooth Audio)

Notes:

• Sources change in the order of the port number of

each connected source.

• Unconnected ports are skipped.

Radio

CD or MP3/WMA Player

AUX

Source connected to the System-up Connector

(ex. CD changer)

Shift to connected

device

USB

\CQ-RX400N] \CQ-RX300N]

Caution for USB Device

• Do not connect a USB device directly to this unit.

If the USB device is connected directly to this unit

and an accident occurs, or if the brakes are applied

suddenly, the driver or passenger may bump into the

USB device and may get injured.

• Position the USB device and USB extension cable/

optional adaptor so that they do not obstruct your

driving.

• Do not connect any USB device other than USB

memory or a USB audio player. Do not connect

multiple USB devices to the USB connector. Drawing

power for multiple USB devices from the connector

could cause overheating and smoking.

• This unit plays back MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁ les stored on a

USB memory.

• Back-up any important data beforehand. We cannot

accept responsibility for any lost data.

• Refer to the section on “Compatible USB devices” (



Below).

• Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA/AAC”. (



Operating Instructions)

• The ﬁ le for the play time to exceed 1 000 minutes will

not play correctly to the end of the track.

• Connect your USB device to your car audio using a

standard USB extension cable. It is recommended to

use a 2 m or shorter USB 2.0 cable.

• USB Mass Storage Class

This refers to a type of USB device, that when

connected to the PC can be used as a storage device

without the need for specialized drivers or software.

For details as to whether your USB memory/USB Audio

is compatible with USB Mass Storage Class, please

contact the USB memory/USB Audio manufacturer.

• USB Standard Compatibility 1.1/2.0 Full Speed

• File system is FAT12/16/32

• Maximum current less than 500 mA

• Capacity less than 4 GB (1 partition)

Caution for iPod

• Position the iPod and the USB extension cable for

iPod so that they do not obstruct your driving.

Controllable iPod/software version

• 5th generation iPod/ver. 1.2.1 (Video playback is not

supported.)

• 1st generation iPod nano/ver. 1.3.1

• 2nd generation iPod nano/ver. 1.1.3

For the models to be supported, visit the Web Site at

http://panasonic.net (refer to the description regarding

Car Audio/AV).

Notes for USB DeviceNotes for iPod

[CQ-RX400N\

• Back-up any important data beforehand. We cannot

accept responsibility for any lost data.

• When an iPod is connected to this unit, operation from

the iPod itself will not be available.

• The iPod will be recharged while connected to this unit.

• Do not leave your iPod for long periods of time in an

area of your vehicle that can become hot.

• Also read the instruction manual provided with your

iPod.

• Make sure to disconnect your iPod after turning off the

car engine (turning the ACC to OFF). The iPod may not

shut down while still connected, which may result in

battery depletion.

• If your iPod is not working correctly, disconnect it from

this unit, reset it and then reconnect it to this unit.

• Do not connect iPod accessories such as the remote

controller or headphones while the iPod is connected to

this unit. Doing so may cause the iPod to not operate

correctly.

Compatible USB devices

Notes:

• The use of USB devices that data ﬁ les other than MP3/

WMA/AAC format stored is not recommended.

• Playback or display may not be possible depending

on the type of USB device or the condition of the

recording.

• Even if PC playback is possible, it may not be

possible on this product, because some USB devices

are not compliant with the USB standard.

• Even with a USB device in the Mass Storage Class,

playback may not be possible in some cases.

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USB (continued)

*ID3/WMA/AAC Tag Setting

Hold down [3] (SCROLL) for 2 sec. or more.

(Default)

When a folder name is displayed:

TAG ON: The album title is displayed.

TAG OFF: The folder name is displayed.

When a ﬁ le name is displayed:

TAG ON: The title/artist name is displayed.

TAG OFF: The ﬁ le name is displayed.

Notes:

• For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#]

twice.

• To suspend direct selection, press [DISP].

• Random, Folder Random, Scan, Folder Scan, Repeat

and Folder Repeat plays are canceled once [#] is

pressed.

Random Play

All the available ﬁ les are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM). lights.

Press again to cancel.

Folder Random Play

All the ﬁ les in the current folder are played in a random

sequence.

Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for 2 sec. or

more. lights.

Hold down again to cancel.

Scan Play

The ﬁ rst 10 seconds of each ﬁ le is played in sequence.

Press [5] (SCAN).

Press again to cancel.

Folder Scan Play

From the next folder, the ﬁ rst 10 seconds of the ﬁ rst ﬁ le

in each folder is played in sequence.

Hold down [5] (SCAN) for 2 sec. or more.

lights.

Hold down again to cancel.

Repeat Play

The current ﬁ le is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT). lights.

Press again to cancel.

Folder Repeat Play

The current folder is repeated.

Hold down [6] (REPEAT) for 2 sec. or

more. lights.

Hold down again to cancel.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

Random play

Repeat play

Folder Random, Folder Repeat, Folder Scan

Notes:

• To have another circle scroll while a text is displayed,

press [3] (SCROLL). If the number of displayed

characters is 8 or less, the characters do not scroll.

• “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information

on the disc.

• ID3/WMA/AAC tag information is displayed for the

album name and title/artist name.

Random, Scan, Repeat Play

(RANDOM, SCAN, REPEAT)

Operation Flow

Display Change

(DISP: Display)

Folder/File

Play time

Folder name/ Album*

File name/Title, artist*

Clock time

Press [DISP].

USB Disconnect

Disconnect the USB memory and USB

extension cable.

[CQ-RX400N\

Disconnect the iPod and USB extension

cable for iPod.

Notes:

• Do not leave the USB device/iPod for long periods of

time in places inside the car that become hot.

• To prevent dirt and dust from adhering to the USB

connector, close the cover of this unit when not in use.

USB Mode Display

Note: MP3/WMA/AAC ﬁ les recognized by the unit are

played back automatically.

1

Press [SRC] to select the USB mode.

2

Open the USB connector cover.

3

Using a USB extension cable, connect

the USB memory to this unit.

[CQ-RX400N\

Using a USB extension cable for iPod,

connect the iPod to this unit.

Notes:

• When connecting (disconnecting) the USB memory/iPod,

turn down the volume of the unit.

• When connecting the cables, make sure the connector is

pushed all the way into the socket.

• This unit may not operate correctly, depending on USB

cable’s quality and length. It is recommended to use a

2 m or shorter USB 2.0 cable.

USB extension cable (USB 2.0, not included)

USB memory (not included)

Type A Male

Folder number

File number

Lights when the USB mode is selected.

4

Select a desired portion.

Folder Selection

[] (FOLDER): Next folder

[] (FOLDER): Preceding folder

File Selection

[] (TRACK): Next ﬁ le

[] (TRACK): Preceding ﬁ le (press twice)

Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Pause

Press [BAND] ().

Press again to cancel.

Direct Access

A ﬁ le in the current folder can be directly selected.

Example: ﬁ le number 10

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [1] [0].

3

Press [SET].

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector

(inside of the cover)

Functions Only by

Remote Control Unit

[CQ-RX400N\

\CQ-RX400N] \CQ-RX300N]

USB extension cable

for iPod (USB 2.0, not

included)

iPod (not included)

Type A Male

iPod operation connected to the USB connector in is not the same of the USB memory.

Refer to “iPod Control” on page 10 about the iPod operation in detail.

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iPod Control

Operation Flow

Repeat, Shufﬂ e Play

Connection of the optional direct cable for iPod (CA-DC300N) allows users to operate the iPod including ﬁ le selection and ﬁ le

sequence change with the buttons on this unit.

By connecting iPod series to USB connector via a USB extension cable for iPod (USB 2.0, not included), you can enjoy music ﬁ les

stored on the iPod series in your car. \CQ-RX400N\

Playing Mode Selection

(LIST)

iPod Mode Display

• Lights when the direct cable for iPod (CA-DC300N) is

connected and iPod mode is selected.

• Lights when a USB extension cable

for iPod and iPod are connected

with USB connector and USB mode

is selected. \CQ-RX400N\

• iPod number, 1 (iPod 1)/2 (iPod 2),

Lights when the Expansion Module

(CY-EM100N) is connected.

• If an iPod is connected to the USB

connector, the iPod number is not

displayed. \CQ-RX400N\

Display Change

(DISP: Display)

Repeat Play

The current ﬁ le is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT). lights.

Press again to cancel.

Note: The All Repeat Play function of iPod is always

activated and cannot be canceled from this unit.

Shufﬂ e

The shufﬂ e function of iPod corresponds to the

RANDOM function of this unit.

Songs

All the available ﬁ les are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM). lights.

Press again to cancel.

Albums

All the playable albums are played in a random

sequence.

Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for 2 sec. or

more. blinks.

Hold down again to cancel.

Notes:

• Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

• When fast forward comes to the end of a ﬁ le or

fast reverse comes to the beginning of a ﬁ le,

regular playback starts even if the fast forward or

reverse button is pressed.

Pause

Press [BAND] ().

Press again to cancel.

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

Repeat play

Shufﬂ e play (songs)

Blinks when each mode is activated.

Shufﬂ e play (albums)

Press [DISP].

Current ﬁ le/all ﬁ les/iPod

number (Default)

Time/iPod number

(Data reading)

Title name

(Data reading)

Album name

(Data reading)

Artist name

Clock time

Notes:

• To have another circle scroll while a text is displayed,

press [3] (SCROLL). If the number of displayed

characters is 8 or less, the characters do not scroll.

• “NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information.

File indicator (Current ﬁ le/All ﬁ les)

A number up to 999 is displayable.

1

Connect the iPod.

2

Press [SRC] to select the iPod mode.

Playback starts.

Notes:

• If playback does not start, press [BAND]

().

• Select USB mode to operate iPod series

connected with USB connector. \CQ-RX400N\

File Selection

[]: Next ﬁ le

[]: Beginning of the current ﬁ le

For the preceding ﬁ le, press twice.

1

Press [] (LIST) to activate the

Playing Mode Selection mode.

2

Tur n [VOL] clockwise or

counterclockwise to adjust.

PLAYLIST: Playback by playlist (Default)

ARTIST: Playback by artist

ALBUM: Playback by album

GENRE: Playback by genre

3

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) to determine the

selection.

4

Tur n [VOL] clockwise or

counterclockwise to select a

portion to be played.

5

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) to determine the

selection.

Note: To select playing mode in

step 2, press [] (LIST).

Notes:

• To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].

• Files without an album name or an artist name are not

playable in the playing mode of the album or artist

display respectively.

Lights when a USB extension cable for iPod

and iPod are connected with USB connector

and USB mode is selected. \CQ-RX400N\

Notes:

• Make sure to detach the iPod after turning off the car engine

(turning the ACC to OFF). The iPod may not shut down while

still connected, which may result in battery depletion.

• Do not connect iPod accessories such as the remote

controller or headphones while the iPod is connected to this

unit. Doing so may cause the iPod to not operate correctly.

• Connect this unit after turning down the volume of the iPod.

• “NO IPOD” appears until the iPod is recognized after

connecting the iPod, turning on the power of the main unit,

or performing source selection on the main unit side. This

indicates there is nothing wrong with the main unit.

•

We do not guarantee all the operations of connectable devices.

Controllable iPod/software version (System-up connector)

• 4th generation iPod/ver. 3.1.1

• 5th generation iPod/ver. 1.2.1 (Video playback is not

supported.)

• iPod photo/ver. 1.2.1

• iPod mini/ver. 1.4.1

• 1st generation iPod nano/ver. 1.3.1

• 2nd generation iPod nano/ver. 1.1.3

Controllable iPod/software version (USB connector)

• 5th generation iPod/ver. 1.2.1 (Video playback is not

supported.)

• 1st generation iPod nano/ver. 1.3.1

• 2nd generation iPod nano/ver. 1.1.3

Operation check has been completed with software available at

the end of September, 2007. We do not guarantee the operation

with our future products or upgraded software.

For the models to be supported, visit the Web Site at http://

panasonic.net (refer to the description regarding Car Audio/AV).

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CD Changer

Operation Flow

1

Load a magazine (discs).

When a magazine is already loaded, press [SRC]

to select the CD changer mode.

The unit recognizes the magazine and starts

playing automatically.

2

Select a desired portion.

Disc Selection

[] (DISC): Next disc

[] (DISC): Preceding disc

Track Selection

[] (TRACK): Next track

[] (TRACK): Preceding track (press twice)

Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.

Random, Scan, Repeat Play

(RANDOM, SCAN, REPEAT)

Connected an optional CD changer can be controlled by this unit.

CD Changer Mode Display

Notes:

• Trouble may occur while playing CD-Rs. Refer to the section

on “Notes on Discs”. (

 Operating Instructions)

• This unit does not support the following through the CD

changer.

• CD-RW playback. (except when CX-DP880N is

connected)

• MP3/WMA/AAC playback.

• CD text display.

• Pausing does not function in the CD changer mode.

Random Play

All the available tracks are played in a random sequence.

Press [4] (RANDOM). lights.

Press again to cancel.

Disc Random Play

All the available tracks on the current disc are played in

a random sequence.

Hold down [4] (RANDOM) for 2 sec. or

more. lights.

Hold down again to cancel.

Scan Play

The ﬁ rst 10 seconds of each track is played in sequence.

Press [5] (SCAN).

Press again to cancel.

Disc Scan Play

From the next disc, the ﬁ rst 10 seconds of the ﬁ rst track

of all the discs is played in sequence.

Hold down [5] (SCAN) for 2 sec. or more.

lights.

Hold down again to cancel.

Repeat Play

The current track is repeated.

Press [6] (REPEAT). lights.

Press again to cancel.

Disc Repeat Play

The current disc is repeated.

Hold down [6] (REPEAT) for 2 sec. or

more. lights.

Hold down again to cancel.

Functions Only by Remote Control Unit

[CQ-RX400N\ [CQ-RX300N\

Direct Access

A disc can be directly selected.

Example: disc number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [SET].

Notes:

• To suspend direct selection, press [DISP].

• Random, Disc Random, Scan, Disc Scan, Repeat and

Disc Repeat plays are canceled once [#] is pressed.

Display Change

(DISP: Display)

Play Mode indicators

Lights when each mode is activated.

Random play

Repeat play

Disc Random, Disc Repeat, Disc Scan

Disc number

Time

Track

Press [DISP].

Track/time/disc number

(Default)

Clock time

Lights when the changer is connected and CD

changer mode is selected.

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Bluetooth

Pairing (Linking Devices)

Be sure to read “Safety Information” in the Operating Instructions for the Bluetooth Unit before use.

By connecting this unit to the optional Bluetooth Unit

(CY-BT200N), you can perform the following actions

with Bluetooth devices.

Note: This unit does not support CY-BT100N.

A Bluetooth cellular phone or audio device is

separately required.

Bluetooth devices must support Bluetooth Standards

Ver. 1.2.

For the models to be supported, visit the Web Site at

http://panasonic.net (refer to the description regarding

Car Audio/AV).

Listening to Bluetooth Audio

(Bluetooth Audio)

You can operate and playback Bluetooth cellular phones

and audio devices from this unit.

Bluetooth devices must support the following proﬁ les.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Proﬁ le)

AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Proﬁ le)

Hands-free telephony (Bluetooth

Hands-Free)

You can talk to others hands-free when a Bluetooth

cellular phone is combined with this unit.

• Answering incoming calls

You can answer incoming calls on your cellular phone

and talk hands-free using this unit.

• Dialing from your call history

You can dial numbers from your incoming/outgoing call

histories.

Bluetooth devices must support the following proﬁ les.

HFP (Hands Free Proﬁ le)

What You Can Do with Bluetooth Devices

Notes on use:

• Wireless communication is not guaranteed for all

Bluetooth devices.

• To perform wireless communication, Bluetooth

devices must be certiﬁ ed by and comply with the

standards set forth by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. However,

even with compliant devices, connections may not be

established and the operation method, displays and

functions may differ depending on the speciﬁ cations

or settings of the Bluetooth device.

• This unit supports security features compliant with

Bluetooth standards, but that security may not be

sufﬁ cient depending on the environment of use and

settings.

• We cannot accept responsibility for any data

or information leaks that occur in wireless

communication.

• The Bluetooth Unit (CY-BT200N) is speciﬁ cally

designed for in-car use. Do not use it in any other

way.

• When a Bluetooth device is connected to this unit, the

battery of the device will run down quickly.

Notes on operation:

• Some Bluetooth

devices may not connect to this unit

or, even when connected, the operation method,

displays, and functions may differ.

• Depending on radio wave conditions, sound may be

lost or interference noise may be heard even when the

Bluetooth device is in close proximity to this unit.

Affects from other devices:

• Radio frequency interference may occur if other

Bluetooth devices or devices that use the 2.4 GHz

band are nearby. As a result, interference noise may

be heard, the connected Bluetooth device may not

operate correctly, or other trouble may occur.

• The Bluetooth device may not work properly if radio

waves in the surrounding area are too strong, as is

the case when near radio stations.

1

Press [SRC] to select the Bluetooth

mode.

2

Press [] to select the Bluetooth Audio

mode.

Default: Bluetooth Audio mode

lights.

Notes:

• Only outline is described here. Refer to the operating

instructions for Bluetooth device for further information.

• We do not guarantee all the operations of connectable

devices.

Pairing Bluetooth Audio Devices

Operate the Bluetooth device to pair it with this unit.

Operation will differ according to the device; the following is just a representative example.

For details, see the instruction manual of the device being used.

 Select “Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Paired devices > New” from the cellular phone (Bluetooth

Audio Device).

 The Bluetooth audio device searches for other nearby devices.

Select “Panasonic BT200” from the search results screen.

 Input the PIN code for this unit.

The default PIN code for this unit is “0000”.

“PAIRED” is displayed on this unit.

• Once paired with this unit, connect the audio device to the unit. (

 page 18)

•

If your cellular phone supports hands-free telephony, perform the pairing procedure for hands-free devices. ( page 16)

Before a Bluetooth device is used with this unit, it must

be paired with this unit.

Pairing must be performed separately for audio devices

and hands-free devices. Also, only one audio device and

one hands-free devices can be paired at a time.

Pairing Bluetooth Audio Devices

 Below

Pairing Bluetooth Hands-Free Devices

 Page 16

When changing from an already

paired device but not connecting:

3

Hold down [SEL] for

2 sec. or more.

4

Press [BAND].

(Blinks.)

When pairing for the ﬁ rst time:

3

Hold down [SEL] for

2 sec. or more.

Pairing setup mode

4

Press [BAND].

(Blinks.)

When changing from an already

paired device and connecting:

The name of the device is displayed.

3

Hold down [SEL] for

2 sec. or more.

4

Press [SEL].

5

Press [BAND].

(Blinks.)

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Pairing (Linking Devices) (continued)

Bluetooth (continued)

1

Press [SRC] to select the Bluetooth

mode.

2

Press [] to select the Bluetooth HF

mode.

lights.

Notes:

• Devices cannot be paired with this unit if another

Bluetooth device is already connected to it.

If a Bluetooth device is connected to this unit when

pairing is started, the connection is automatically

deleted and pairing begins.

• The PIN code may be referred to as a “Passcode”,

“Passkey”, “PIN”, or other term, depending on the

device.

• Depending upon devices to be paired, it may be

necessary to conduct hands-free pairing in ﬁ rst.

• Once hands-free pairing has been completed with this

unit via operation from the cellular phone itself, it is

automatically disconnected and a Bluetooth connection

is initiated from this unit. Accordingly, “Disconnected”

may appear on the cellular phone screen, but if

you wait, the cellular phone will be automatically

reconnected.

• “TIME OUT” is displayed and the previous state is

restored if 2 minutes elapse in the pairing setup mode

without detecting a Bluetooth device.

Pairing Bluetooth Hands-Free Device

Operate the Bluetooth device to pair it with this unit.

Operation will differ according to the device; the following is just a representative example.

For details, see the instruction manual of the device being used.

 Select “Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Search for audio enhanc.” from the cellular phone (Bluetooth

Hands-Free Device).

 The cellular phone (Bluetooth Hands-Free device) searches for other nearby devices.

Select “Panasonic BT200” from the search results screen.

 Input the PIN code for this unit.

The default PIN code for this unit is “0000”.

 When “Do you want to connect to the detected device?” appears on the cellular phone screen (Bluetooth Hands-

Free Device), select [Yes].

“PAIRED” is displayed on this unit.

Once paired with this unit, connect the cellular phone to the unit. (

 page 20)

Changing the PIN Code for this Unit

Before changing the PIN code for this unit:

• Separate 4-digit PIN codes can be set for Bluetooth

Audio and Hands-Free devices.

• The default PIN code for both the Bluetooth Audio and

Hands-Free modes is “0000”.

• PIN codes cannot be changed if this unit is paired with a

device. First, delete the paired device. (

 page 18, 21)

• The Bluetooth device with over 5-digit PIN code is not

operated with this unit.

1

Set the mode of the device whose PIN

code you want to change.

Bluetooth Hands-Free or Bluetooth Audio mode

2

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH

SEL: Select) for 2 sec. or

more to open the menu.

3

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) to select PIN CODE.

4

Press [] and [] to change the

ﬂ ashing digit in “0000”.

[]: Move the ﬂ ashing digit to the left.

[]: Move the ﬂ ashing digit to the right.

5

Press [BAND].

The new PIN code is registered.

When changing from an already

paired device but not connecting:

3

Hold down [SEL] for

2 sec. or more.

The name of the already paired

device is displayed, followed by

“CONNECT”.

4

Press [SEL].

5

Press [BAND].

(Blinks.)

When pairing for the ﬁ rst time:

3

Hold down [SEL] for

2 sec. or more.

Pairing setup mode

4

Press [BAND].

(Blinks.)

When changing from an already

paired device and connecting:

The name of the device is displayed.

3

Hold down [SEL] for

2 sec. or more.

The name of the already paired

device is displayed, followed by

“DISCONN.”.

4

Press [SEL].

5

Press [BAND].

(Blinks.)

Pairing (Linking Devices)

(continued)

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Deleting a Paired

Device

1

Select the Bluetooth Audio mode.

2

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH

SEL: Select) for 2 sec. or

more to open the menu.

3

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) to select DELETE.

Connecting a Paired

Audio Device

1

Select the Bluetooth Audio mode.

2

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) for 2 sec. or more to

open the menu.

If the audio device is connected to this unit, the name

of the device is displayed, followed by “DISCONN.”

3

Press [BAND].

The audio device is disconnected from this unit.

(Blinks. )

The name of the disconnected audio device is

displayed, followed by “DISCONNCTED”.

Example: The name of Cellular phone is “P903I”

4

Press [BAND].

The paired audio device is deleted.

Bluetooth Audio

Refer to “Bluetooth” for pairing (page 15).

1

Press [SRC] to select the Bluetooth

mode.

2

Press [] to select the Bluetooth Audio

mode.

lights.

3

Operate the Bluetooth audio device to

connect to this unit.

Note: If the name of the connected Bluetooth audio

device is not displayed correctly, Pairing is incorrect.

Reset Pairing.

Disconnecting a Connected Device

Basic Operation

Volume Adjustment

1

Press [SRC] to select the Bluetooth

mode.

2

If the Bluetooth Hands-Free mode

is engaged, press [] to select the

Bluetooth Audio mode.

lights.

3

Tur n [VOL] counterclockwise

to decrease the volume for the

safety.

4

Operate the Bluetooth Audio device to

play back the content via Bluetooth.

5

Set an appropriate volume.

Pause

Press [BAND] ().

Press again to cancel.

File Selection

[]: Next ﬁ le

[]: Beginning of the current ﬁ le

For the preceding ﬁ le, press twice.

Fast Forwarding

Hold down [] for 0.5 sec. or more.

Hold down again to cancel.

Notes:

• Depending on the speciﬁ cations of the connected

audio device, operations may be different from that

explained above or those operations may not work.

• The status of the Bluetooth Audio device is not shown

on this unit’s display.

• If there is an incoming call during playback on a

Bluetooth Audio device, when the call ends and this

unit returns to Bluetooth Audio mode, depending on

the speciﬁ cations of the Bluetooth Audio device, the

playback may stop or the Bluetooth Audio device may

be disconnected.

• The Bluetooth Audio device continues the playback

even after shifting from the Bluetooth Audio mode to

another mode.

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Basic Operation

Answering an Incoming Call

If a call comes in to the cellular phone when it is

connected to this unit, the unit automatically switches to

the Bluetooth Hands-Free mode and the ring tone for the

incoming call is output from the speakers.

To accept an incoming call:

Press [1][6] or [BAND] on this unit or [Hang-on]

on the CY-BT200N.

Incoming call screen

Notes:

• The phone number is displayed 2 seconds after

“CALLING” is displayed.

• When the phone number can not be acquired,

“CALLING” is displayed.

• The ring tone may differ from the one that is set in the

cellular phone.

To End a Call

To end a call:

Press [SRC] on this unit or [Hang-up] on the CY-

BT200N.

Rejecting an Incoming Call

To reject an incoming call:

Press [SRC] on this unit or [Hang-up] on the CY-

BT200N.

Note: Some cellular phones answer calls even when

operating to reject an incoming call above.

Making Calls from the Incoming Call

History

1

Press [SRC] to select the Bluetooth

mode.

2

If the Bluetooth Audio mode is

engaged, press [] to select the

Bluetooth Hands-Free mode.

lights.

3

Press [] to display the last call in

the incoming call history.

Example: 090-123-456

Each time [] is pressed thereafter,

the previous 5 calls are displayed in

order.

4

Press [BAND].

The displayed number is called.

Notes:

• To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].

• A maximum of 5 incoming calls are automatically

saved. Calls in excess of that automatically overwrite

the oldest call.

• “UNKNOWN” is displayed if a telephone number

cannot be acquired. In such case, the call cannot be

made.

• The incoming call history shows only calls made over

the Bluetooth connection. The incoming call history of

the cellular phone itself cannot be displayed.

Disconnecting a Connected Device

1

Select the Bluetooth Hands-Free mode.

2

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) for 2 sec. or more to

open the menu.

If the cellular phone is connected to this unit,

the name of the device is displayed, followed by

“DISCONN.”

3

Press [BAND].

The cellular phone is disconnected from this unit.

(Blinks. )

The name of the disconnected cellular phone is

displayed, followed by “DISCONNECTED”.

Example: The name of Cellular phone is “P903I”

Last call

Previous 5 calls

Bluetooth Hands-Free

Connecting a Paired Devices

1

Press [SRC] to select the Bluetooth

mode.

2

Press [] to select the Bluetooth

Hands-Free mode.

lights.

3

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH

SEL: Select) for 2 sec. or

more to open the menu.

If a paired cellular phone exists and is not connected,

the name of the paired cellular phone is displayed,

followed by “CONNECT”.

4

Press [BAND].

This unit connects to the cellular phone.

(Blinks. )

The name of the already paired device is displayed,

followed by “CONNECTED”.

Example: The name of Cellular phone is “P903I”

5

When “Do you want to connect to the

detected device?” appears on the

cellular phone screen, select [Yes].

Notes:

• If power to this unit is shut off while connected to a

hands-free device, the unit automatically connects to

the cellular phone the next time it is turned on.

• If power to this unit is shut off in the Bluetooth Audio

mode, the unit does not automatically connect to the

cellular phone the next time it is turned on.

• To use the hands-free feature, switch from the

Bluetooth Audio mode to the Bluetooth Hands-Free

mode. Shortly after, a connection is automatically

established.

• With cellular phones that require the Bluetooth Hands-

Free connection to be veriﬁ ed, you can connect this unit

to the cellular phone without requiring any veriﬁ cation

operations from the phone by setting this unit as an

“Authorized device” (wording will differ according to

cellular phone) in the cellular phone.

Refer to “Bluetooth” for pairing (page 16).

Switch Unit

Notes during hands-free telephony:

• To prevent trafﬁ c accidents, stop your car in a safe

location.

• Close the car windows to make it easier to hear

the other party.

•

Speak loudly into the microphone.

Deleting a Paired

Device

1

Select the Bluetooth Hands-Free mode.

2

Hold down [VOL] (PUSH

SEL: Select) for 2 sec. or

more to open the menu.

3

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) to select DELETE.

4

Press [BAND].

The paired cellular phone is deleted.

Note: Deleting a paired cellular phone also deletes the

incoming/outgoing call histories of this unit.

[Hang-up]/Red LED

Status indicator (Blue LED)

Lights: During standby/Talking.

Off: Not connected.

Blinks: Receiving a call.

[Hang-on]/Blue LED

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Private Mode/Hands-Free Mode

Bluetooth Hands-Free (continued)

(Default: Bluetooth Hands-Free mode)

In the Bluetooth Hands-Free mode, press

[BAND].

The private mode engages.

“P” is displayed.

This mode is for talking directly into the cellular phone;

the call is not played over the car speakers.

In the Private mode, press [BAND].

The Bluetooth Hands-Free mode engages.

“H” is displayed.

or

Example:

Incoming call number

(090-123-456)

This mode is for using the car speakers and microphone

to talk hands-free on the cellular phone. (Default)

Audio Setting

Speaker Selection Setting

(Setting range: SP LEFT, SP BOTH, SP RIGHT, default:

SP BOTH)

SP LEFT Sound from left speaker

SP BOTH Sound from both speakers

(Default)

SP RIGHT Sound from right speaker

Echo Cancel Setting

(Setting range: EC LOW, EC HIGH, default: EC LOW)

EC LOW Lower Echo Cancel Setting

(Default)

EC HIGH Higher Echo Cancel Setting

Select if echoing disturbs

the call.

Notes:

• The volume can also be adjusted directly using [VOL]

on the main unit. (

 Operating Instructions)

• To return to the regular mode, press [DISP].

• If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds

in audio setting (2 seconds in the volume adjustment)

the display returns to the regular mode.

1

While making a call,

answering a call or talking

on the cellular phone, press

[VOL] (PUSH SEL: Select)

to open the audio menu.

2

Press [VOL] (PUSH SEL:

Select) to select a mode to

be adjusted.

VOL 18 Volume adjustment

SP OUT Speaker Selection Setting

EC SET Echo Cancel Setting

3

Tur n [VOL] clockwise or

counterclockwise to adjust.

Volume Adjustment

(Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)

: Up

: Down

Note: With some cellular phones, the Bluetooth Hands-

Free mode is automatically engaged for both outgoing

and incoming calls when the cellular phone is connected

to this unit.

Troubleshooting

If You Suspect Something Wrong

Check and take steps as described below.

If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is

recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized

Panasonic Service Centre. The product should be serviced only

by qualiﬁ ed personnel. 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 those other than indicated by

italic letters in “Possible solution” described below because

those are too dangerous for users to handle themselves.

Warning

• Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example,

without 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.

Problem Possible cause  Possible solution

Music is not played

back even if the USB

device is connected.

The USB device and USB extension cable are not connected correctly.

 Connect the USB device and USB extension cable correctly.

There is no music stored in a format that can be played on this unit.

 Check if there is any music data that can be played stored on the USB

device.

The ﬁ le system of the USB device is not compatible with this unit.

 Use a USB device with a FAT12/16/32 ﬁ le system.

The current consumption of the USB device exceeds 500 mA.

 Use a USB device with a current consumption lower than 500 mA.

“READING” is

displayed but music is

not played back.

A USB Hub is connected.

 Do not use a USB Hub.

A number of recorded folders/ﬁ les.

 When there are a number of recorded folders/ﬁ les, it may take a long time

to read all of the ﬁ les.

USB (MP3/WMA/AAC)

Display

Possible cause

 Possible solution

A USB device is not connected or the connected device cannot be recognized.

 Use the type of USB memory that is suitable for this unit.

No playable ﬁ les exist.

An unsupported USB device was connected.

 Use the type of USB memory that is suitable for this unit.

 Record ﬁ les that can be played back on this unit onto the USB memory.

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The disc is dirty or upside down.

 Check the disc.

(After 5 seconds)

The next disc automatically

The disc has scratches.

 Eject the magazine.

• Check the disc.

• Load the disc again.

No operation by some cause.

 Eject the magazine. If failure persists, press the reset switch on the CD

changer. If normal operation is not restored, consult your dealer or the

nearest Panasonic Service Centre to ask for repairs.

No disc is in the CD Changer (magazine).

 Insert discs into the CD changer (magazine).

The changer has become disconnected from the unit in the changer mode.

 Verify the wiring.

Note: Messages in the action and display sections of the error chart vary with changer. Refer to the operating

instructions for the CD changer for details.

The iPod was not recognized correctly.

 It could take some time for the iPod to be recognized.

 Check the connection.

 Reset the iPod, then connect it again.

Your iPod has no playable music.

 Download playable music to your iPod.

iPod Control

Display

Possible cause  Possible solution

A USB device that exceeds the current capacity that can be supplied was

connected. For some reason, an over-current was detected.

 Use a USB memory that has a consumption current of less than 500 mA.

 Switch the Source, and select USB (MP3/WMA/AAC) mode again.

 Check that the USB connector section is not dirty, and that there is no

foreign material.

No operation by some cause.

 Switch the power or ACC ON/OFF. If this does not solve the problem, unplug

the power cord and plug it in again. In case the unit is still out of order,

consult your dealer. (

 Installation Instructions)

(After 5 seconds)

To next ﬁ le automatically

The player for some reason cannot read the ﬁ le you are trying to play. (File

recorded in an unsupported ﬁ le system, compression scheme, data format, ﬁ le

name extension, damaged data, etc.)

 Conﬁ rm that the USB extension cable is ﬁ rmly connected, and reconnect if

not. Select a ﬁ le that the player can read. Check the type of data stored in

the USB memory. Format the USB memory if necessary.

(After 5 seconds)

To next ﬁ le automatically

A WMA/AAC ﬁ le can be copyrighted.

 The ﬁ le protected by copyright is not playable.

USB (MP3/WMA/AAC) (continued)CD Changer Control

Display

Possible cause

 Possible solution

Communication with the Bluetooth device is not possible in the Bluetooth mode.

 Check the connection.

 Verify the wiring.

The Bluetooth

Hands-Free device is not connected in the Bluetooth Hands-Free

mode, or it is not paired with this unit.

 Pair and connect the Bluetooth Hands-Free device with this unit.

(After 5 seconds)

If a Bluetooth Audio device is not detected in 2 minutes during pairing, “TIME

OUT” is displayed and pairing is canceled.

 Pair and connect the Bluetooth Audio device with this unit.

(After 5 seconds)

If a Bluetooth Hands-Free device is not detected in 2 minutes during pairing,

“TIME OUT” is displayed and pairing is canceled.

 Pair and connect the Bluetooth Hands-Free device with this unit.

(After 5 seconds)

Pairing Bluetooth Audio device is canceled because the PIN code does not match.

 Set the PIN code for this unit.

Proﬁ le of the Bluetooth Audio device is not matched.

 Connect the Bluetooth Audio device with proﬁ le supported this unit.

(After 5 seconds)

Pairing Bluetooth Hands-Free device is canceled because the PIN code does not

match.

 Set the PIN code for this unit.

Proﬁ le of the Bluetooth Hands-Free device is not matched.

 Connect the Bluetooth Hands-Free device with proﬁ le supported this unit.

(After 5 seconds)

A paired Bluetooth Hands-Free device could not connect to this unit.

 Connect the paired Bluetooth Hands-Free device.

Bluetooth

Problem

Possible cause  Possible solution

This unit does not display

the pairing screen when

trying to pair a device.

The Bluetooth Unit and Bluetooth device are too far apart.

 Bring the Bluetooth Unit and Bluetooth device closer together and try to pair

again.

The other party in the call

complains of echoing or

noise.

The voice of the other party heard from the car speakers is being picked up by the

microphone of the Bluetooth Unit and returned to the other party.

 Close the windows.

 Move the Bluetooth Unit microphone away from the car speakers.

 Lower the volume.

 Set Speaker Selection Setting to “SP LEFT” or “SP RIGHT”.

 Set the Echo Cancel Setting to “EC HIGH”.

Telephone audio is of poor quality.

Telephone audio is inaudible.

Cellular phone reception is poor.

 Check cellular phone reception.

Bluetooth audio does not

work.

The Bluetooth audio-compliant device does not support AVRCP (Audio/Video

Remote Control Proﬁ le).

 Check the instruction manual of the Bluetooth audio-compliant device for

support conditions.

Troubleshooting (continued)

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