371ENGLISHCQ-C5400/C5300/C5100N3635ENGLISHCQ-C5400/C5300/C5100N36How 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 the case.Do not use irregularly shaped discs.Do not leave discs in the following places:¡ Direct sunlight¡ Near car heaters¡ Dirty, dusty and damp areas¡ Seats and dashboardsDisc cleaningUse a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the centre outward.Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.Do not write anything on the disc label with a pointed pen orhard-point pen.Notes on DiscsNotes on CD/CD Media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM)Label side Do not use irregularly shaped discs.Notes on CD-Rs/RWs¡ You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recorders (CD-R/RW drives), either due totheir 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 theminside a car for extended periods may damage and make playback impossible.¡ Some CD-R/RWs can not be played back successfully thanks 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 contains other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA (Only for CQ-C5400/C5300N) data.¡ Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW disc for handling it.If you use commercial CDs, they must haveeither of these labels shown at right. TEXT(Only for CQ-C5400/C5300N)FuseUse fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting theunit directly without a fuse, could cause fire or damage to the unit.If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre.MaintenanceYour product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, soft cloth for routine exteri-or cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.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 to high level.¡ Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or on the main unit, since this may result in poor electrical contacts.¡ If dirt or other foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry cloth.¡ To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it down or place objects on it while it is open.Security IndicatorThe security indicator blinks when the removable face plate isremoved from the unit.This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.(a Page 34)Panel Removal AlarmThis alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to remove thepanel before leaving your car.This function is activated when the Security Function is ON.(a Page 34)Anti-Theft SystemSecurity IndicatorCQ-C5400NThis unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removingthis face plate makes the radio totally inoperable. The securityindicator will blink.Remove the Removable FacePlateq Press [ ] (Release) to remove the removable face plate.(The face plate disengages with a click when it is removed.)The power of the unit will be turned off automatically. (Thefront panel closes and the unit shuts off automaticallywhen pressing [ ] (Release) on the condition that thefront panel is open or tilted.)w Gently press the bottom of the case and open the cover.Place the face plate into the case and take it with you whenyou leave the car.Install Removable Face Plateq Slide the left side of the removable face plate in place.w Press the right end of removable face plate until “click” isheard.RemovableFace PlateCaseContactNote:¡Be sure to keep the front panel with the removable face plate case (included) when it has been detached from the mainunit.¡Take care not to drop the front panel when it has been detached from the main unit.qwContact[ ] (Release)