Panasonic CQ C800U User Manual

AAC WMA MP3 CD Player/Receiver  
Récepteur/lecteur CD avec lecture AAC/WMA/MP3  
Reproductor de CD, AAC, WMA y MP3/receptor  
Model:  
CQ-C800U  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
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SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
L
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
AD  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
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Operatting Innstrucctions  
Manueel d’innstrucctions  
Manuaal de Innstruccciones  
TEXT  
¡Please read these instructions (including “Limited Warranty” and “Customer Services Directory”) carefully before using this product  
and keep this manual for future reference.  
¡Prière de lire attentivement ces instructions (y compris la “Garantie limitée” et le “Répertoire des services à la clientèle”) avant  
d’utiliser ce produit et conserver ce manuel d’utilisation pour s’y référer ultérieurement.  
¡Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.  
Safety Information  
Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other com-  
ponents of your car audio system carefully before using the  
system. They contain instructions about how to use the sys-  
tem in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no  
responsibility for any problems 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 meanings of the pictographs in order to  
use this manual and the system properly.  
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-  
ence of important operating instructions and  
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-  
ence of important operating instructions and  
installation instructions. Failure to heed the  
instructions may result in injury or material dam-  
age.  
installation instructions. Failure to heed the  
Warning  
Caution  
instructions may result in severe injury or death.  
Observe the following warnings when  
installing.  
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 driver 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.  
Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery  
terminal before installation.  
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal  
connected 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.  
Use the proper power supply.  
This product is designed for operation with a negative  
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this prod-  
uct with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery  
system.  
Never use safety-related components for installa-  
tion, grounding, and other such functions.  
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,  
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for  
wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.  
Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of  
infants.  
Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them  
out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or  
insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.  
Protect the Deck Mechanism.  
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.  
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, gaso-  
line tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole  
from outside if possible.  
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.  
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the  
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult  
your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.  
Never install the product in a location where it inter-  
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.  
The remote control unit should not lie about in the  
car.  
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor  
while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to  
a traffic accident.  
Refer fuse replacement to qualified service person-  
nel.  
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it  
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified  
service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead  
to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.  
feres 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  
normal 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,  
confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manu-  
facturer before installation.  
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or  
getting in and out of the vehicle.  
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuit-  
ing.  
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Do not install the product where it is exposed to  
strong vibrations or is unstable.  
Caution  
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.  
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.  
Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be  
caught in the unit.  
To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in  
moving parts or in the disc slot. Especially watch out for  
infants.  
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.  
Installation Angle  
The 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  
completed before installation.  
To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the  
power connector until the whole wiring is complet-  
ed.  
Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of  
speaker leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)  
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or exces-  
sive heat.  
Observe the following cautions when handling  
the battery for the remote control unit.  
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the  
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the  
unit.  
Use only specified battery (CR2025).  
Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (–) marks  
in the battery case.  
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.  
Replace dead battery as soon as possible.  
Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not  
using it for an extended period of time.  
Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or cov-  
ering them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.  
Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.  
Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do  
not throw a battery into a fire or water.  
Observe the following cautions when  
installing.  
Refer wiring and installation to qualified service  
personnel.  
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 prod-  
uct.  
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the  
product could cause an accident or fire.  
In case of battery leakage  
Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and  
insert new battery.  
If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with  
battery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.  
If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash  
them with plenty of water and get immediate medical atten-  
tion.  
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 sup-  
plied 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  
overheat and will result in fire or other damage.  
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Safety Information (continued)  
The following applies only in the U.S.A.  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules  
Caution  
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.  
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.  
FCC Warning:  
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this  
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate  
this device.  
Notice  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery  
which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling  
may apply.  
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.  
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Before Reading These Instructions (continued)  
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Operating  
Instructions  
System Upgrade  
Guidebook  
Installation  
Instructions  
Product  
Registration Card  
Customer Care  
Plan  
(YFM264C086CA)  
(YFM264C087CA)  
(YFM294C132CA)  
Instruction kit  
Q'ty: 1 set  
POWER  
SOURCE MENU  
SEL  
SRC  
VOL  
SET  
BAND  
MUTE  
1
2
3
REPEAT  
6
RANDOM SCAN  
4
5
7
8
0
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TUNE  
TUNE  
#
NUMBER  
DISP  
CAR AUDIO  
Power Connector  
Mounting Collar  
Trim Plate  
Remote Control Unit  
(including a battery)  
(CR2025)  
(YEFC051013)  
(EUR7641010)  
(YGAJ021009)  
(FX0214C384ZB)  
Q'ty: 1  
Q'ty: 1  
Q'ty: 1  
Q'ty: 1  
Lock Cancel Plate  
Mounting Bolt  
Tapping Screw  
Hex. Nut  
(5 mmø)  
(5 mmø x 16 mm)  
(5 mmø)  
(YEP0FZ5739)  
Q'ty: 1 set  
Notes:  
¡ The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory  
part name is the part number for maintenance and  
service.  
¡ Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to  
modification without prior notice due to improve-  
ments.  
¡ Mounting Collar and Trim Plate are mounted on the  
main unit at shipment.  
Rear Support Strap  
Removable Face  
Plate Case  
(YFG044C002ZA)  
(YFC054C089CA)  
Q'ty: 1  
Q'ty: 1  
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Before Reading These Instructions (continued)  
U.S.A.  
CANADA  
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:  
or, contact us via the web at:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262),  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please con-  
tact:  
Our Customer Care Centre:  
Telephone #:  
1-800 #:  
Fax #:  
(905) 624-5505  
1-800-561-5505  
(905) 238-2360  
“Contact Us” on  
Email link:  
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7  
pm, EST.  
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest  
Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users,  
TTY : 1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases:  
TM  
Link : “Servicentres locator” under “Customer sup-  
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books  
online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web  
Site at:  
port”  
or, send your request by E-mail to:  
You 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  
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.  
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 Rico  
Matsushita Electric of 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  
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loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are  
not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MER-  
CHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED  
WARRANTY.  
U.S.A.  
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,  
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied war-  
ranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.  
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,  
DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.  
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park  
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
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 con-  
tact your dealer 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.  
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE  
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materi-  
als and workmanship.  
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales  
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the  
length of the period indicated in the chart below, which starts with  
the date of original purchase (“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.  
Customer’s Record  
Model  
No.  
Serial  
No.  
Dealer’s  
No.  
Code  
No.  
Dealer’s  
Address  
Date of  
Categories  
Parts  
Labor  
Audio Components (except items listed  
below)  
MXE Series Audio Components (except  
items listed below)  
One (1) Year  
One (1) Year  
Two (2) Years  
One (1) Year  
Two (2) Years  
Not Applicable  
Speakers  
Defective Car Audio Speakers under war-  
ranty must be exchanged at the place of  
purchase. Contact your Dealer for details.  
Purchase  
Accessories (in exchange for defective  
items)  
Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable  
CANADA  
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 purchaser 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.  
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.  
CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE  
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-  
PANA (7262) or visit  
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-  
750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.  
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 DEFEC-  
TIVE ITEMS)  
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and  
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cos-  
metic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages  
which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by prod-  
ucts not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from acci-  
dent, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misappli-  
cation, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjust-  
ment of consumer control, improper maintenance, improper anten-  
na, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improp-  
er voltage supply, lightning, modification, commercial 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.  
This 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 during 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  
purchase 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  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-  
TICULAR 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  
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of  
implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not  
be applicable.  
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 applicable, travel to and from the servicer, and  
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Features  
Compatible with the AAC format  
Sound Control  
This unit has newly become compatible with AAC-formatted  
files in addition to the existing MP3 and WMA files.  
SQ (Sound Quality)  
You have six preset modes (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ,  
CLUB). You can customize your settings for these and save  
them for instant recall.  
Note: Some of AAC files (such as SD-Jukebox type) are not  
playable.  
SQ7  
Hands-Free Phone System  
This is 7-band equalizer with 60, 160, 400, 1 k, 3 k, 6 k, and 16 kHz.  
Each band is adjustable between – 12 dB and 12 dB in steps of  
2 dB.  
Connection of the optional Hands-Free Phone System (Hands-  
®
Free Kit featuring Bluetooth technology: CY-BT100U) allows  
users to talk on a handsfree cellular phone if the phone  
supports Bluetooth.  
D·M  
Note: This unit is designed only for receiving calls. It cannot  
You can assign your favorite broadcasting station to the  
[D·M] button. As the result of doing that, your favorite  
broadcasting station can be received even if the unit is in  
the CD mode or other modes. (apage 20)  
send calls.  
®
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.  
Customize  
Initially stored moving images and still images are editable to  
taste. IMAGE STUDIO* allows you to process images from a  
digital camera or other devices without difficulty. (apage 31)  
* This software is downloadable from Panasonic Web site  
Expansion Module (hub unit)  
Connection of the Expansion Module (hub unit, CY-EM100U)  
allows users to connect up to 4 optional devices shown below.  
Even simultaneous connection of the Sirius Satellite Radio and  
XM Satellite Radio is feasible.  
)
Note: A hub unit is not required to connect only one optional  
component.  
Wide array of components for system upgrade  
Various optional components allow users to obtain availability  
of wide range of system upgrade. Upgrading the system  
delivers relaxed AV space in a car. For further information, refer  
to the separate System Upgrade Guidebook.  
¡ DVD Changer  
The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD  
Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the option-  
al Panasonic DVD changer unit (CX-DH801U).  
¡ CD Changer  
The optional adapter (Conversion Cable for DVD/CD  
Changer: CA-CC30U) allows you to connect the option-  
al Panasonic CD changer unit (CX-DP880U).  
®
¡ iPod  
The optional adapter (Direct Cable for iPod: CA-DC300U  
allows you to connect the optional iPod series.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
)
¡ XM Satellite Radio  
You can connect the optional XM receiver (XMD-1000)  
with optional Digital Adapter. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions for the XM receiver.  
¡ Sirius Satellite Radio  
You can connect the optional Sirius Satellite radio  
receiver (SIR-PAN1).  
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Contents  
English  
2
40  
78  
Français  
Español  
¡Safety Information  
¡Before Reading These Instructions  
¡Features  
2
4
8
¡Controls Layout  
¡Preparation (Clock adjustment etc.)  
¡General  
10  
12  
14  
18  
¡Sound Control  
¡Radio  
¡CD Player  
¡MP3/WMA/AAC Player  
20  
22  
24  
¡Audio Setting  
¡Function Setting (Security Function Setting etc.)  
¡Display Setting  
¡Customize the Display (Customize Function)  
¡Troubleshooting  
¡Error Display Messages  
¡Notes on Discs  
28  
29  
30  
31  
33  
37  
38  
38  
39  
¡Maintenance/Fuse  
¡Specifications  
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Controls Layout  
Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)  
SQ Sound Quality (apage 19)  
MENU (apage 29, 30)  
SOURCE Source  
PWR Power  
(apage 14, 16)  
DIM Dimmer (apage 17)  
u OPEN (eject)  
(apage 15)  
TILT  
(apage 15)  
TUNE  
(apage 20)  
TRACK (FILE)  
(apage 22, 24)  
Remote Control  
Sensor  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
VOL  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
-
FOLDER/P SET/DISC  
(apage 15)  
PUSH SEL Select  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
D
M
-
SBC SW  
LIST  
(apage 28)  
SRS WOW  
(apage 18)  
DISP Display  
P-SET Preset (apage 21)  
(apage 17)  
DISC (aSystem Upgrade  
Guidebook, page 8, 10)  
FOLDER (apage 24)  
LIST (aSystem Upgrade  
Guidebook, page 12)  
Release  
(apage 14)  
MUTE (apage 15)  
BAND (apage 20)  
5
SBC-SW Super Bass  
Control-Subwoofer  
(apage 19)  
/
Pause/Play  
y
(apage 22, 24)  
APM Auto Preset Memory  
(apage 21)  
D·M Direct Memory  
(apage 20)  
Disc slot  
10  
CQ-C800U  
Number Buttons  
0 to 9  
0
9
VOL Volume  
}:Up  
SEL Select  
MENU  
#
NUMBER  
{:Down  
Number  
POWER  
SRC (SOURCE)  
RANDOM  
4
RANDOM  
POWER  
SOURCE  
MENU  
SEL  
SRC  
SCAN  
VOL  
SCAN  
5
SET  
BAND  
MUTE  
BAND  
Pause/Play  
SET  
APM Auto Preset  
Memory  
MUTE  
REPEAT  
1
2
3
REPEAT  
6
SBC-SW Super Bass  
Control-Subwoofer  
REPEAT  
6
RANDOM SCAN  
4
5
7
TUNE  
9
TUNE  
8
0
7
9
DISP  
#
NUMBER  
DISP Display  
TUNE  
TRACK (FILE)  
CAR AUDIO  
8
0
P·SET (Preset)  
DISC (FOLDER)  
Although most of the functions of this unit are executable  
with both the main unit and remote control, the following  
functions are excluded.  
Operations executable only with main uni  
t
¡Face panel’s opening, closing, tilting, and removal  
actions (apage 15)  
¡Disc ejection (apage 15)  
¡Dimmer (apage 17)  
¡SRS WOW on, off, and adjustment (apage 18)  
¡SQ on, off, and adjustment (apage 19)  
¡Direct memory setting and calling (apage 20)  
Operations executable only with remote control  
¡Preset station calling with one-touch operation  
(apage 21)  
¡Direct access to tracks on CDs (apage 23, 25)  
¡Random and repeat play with one-touch operation  
(apage 23, 25)  
¡Scan playback (apage 23, 25)  
11  
CQ-C800U  
Preparation  
For the first use, the following screen may appear  
repeatedly.  
Turn [VOL] to select  
“DEMONSTRATION”.  
For using the remote control, use [}] or [{].  
5
Set your car’s ignition switch to the ACC  
1
or On position.  
The demonstration screen appears.  
Press [PUSH SEL] to select “OFF”.  
Press [SOURCE] (PWR: POWER).  
6
7
2
3
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
Press [MENU] to display the menu  
display.  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
Press [MENU] to close the menu  
screen.  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
Press []] or [[] to display the  
4
DISPLAY menu.  
Note: This unit is operable as usual even if the  
demonstration screen is activated. The demonstration  
screen automatically appears if no operation is executed  
for 1 minute.  
Preparation Before Initial Use  
Warning  
Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of  
infants. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek  
immediate medical attention.  
Pull the insulation film out  
from the backside of  
remote control gently.  
Cautions  
Insulation film  
¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.  
¡Do not disassemble, heat or short a battery. Do not  
throw a battery into a fire or water.  
Battery Replacement  
Tough pointed object  
q Remove the battery holder  
with the remote control unit  
placed on a flat surface.  
q Stick your thumbnail into  
the groove, and push the  
holder in the direction of  
the arrow, and at the  
same time.  
w Pull it out in the direction  
of the arrow using a  
¡Follow local regulations when disposing of a battery.  
¡Improper use of a battery may cause overheating, an  
explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.  
Notice  
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium  
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material –  
special handling may apply.  
w
q
tough pointed object.  
Back side  
Note: Battery Information:  
Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)  
(Included in the remote control)  
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal use  
(at room temperature)  
w Put a battery in the case  
with (+) side facing up.  
e Put the case back.  
2
3
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CQ-C800U  
The following functions are activated when the Security  
Function is ON. (a page 29)  
¡The security indicator lights up when removing the  
¡The alarm sounds and the message appears on the  
screen to warn you to remove the face plate at ACC  
off.  
face plate.  
Security Indicator  
You may need to set the following depending on the  
devices to be connected.  
Using Subwoofer  
¡Subwoofer level adjustment (apage 28)  
¡Subwoofer low pass filter (apage 28)  
Note: Other settings are required when a Sirius receiver,  
an XM receiver, or a Hands-Free Phone System is  
connected. (aSystem Upgrade Guidebook)  
Note: Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the  
display.  
Adjust the setting value.  
5
Press [MENU] to display the menu  
display.  
1
[[]  
:
:
Adjusting minutes  
Adjusting hours  
Forward  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
[]]  
q
w
:
:
Press []] or [[] to display the  
2
3
4
Backward  
DISPLAY menu.  
Press [PUSH SEL], and the menu  
screen resumes.  
6
7
Turn [VOL] to select “CLOCK ADJ”.  
For using the remote control, use [}] or [{].  
Press [PUSH SEL], and the clock  
adjustment screen appears.  
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
Press [MENU] to close the menu  
screen.  
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
13  
CQ-C800U  
General  
This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc.  
Power on  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
Press [SOURCE] (PWR: POWER).  
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Power off  
Hold down [SOURCE] (PWR: POWER) until  
you hear a beep, then release it.  
You can remove the face  
plate to prevent it from  
being stolen.  
Mounting  
Removing  
Slide the left side of the face plate in  
place.  
Turn off the power (apage 14)  
1
1
2
Press [  
]
(Release).  
CQ-C800U  
(The face plate disen-  
gages with a click  
when it is removed.)  
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
DISP  
OPEN  
The face plate automatically closes after a lapse of 5  
seconds while it is open.  
The power is automatically turned off while the unit  
is active.  
Press the right end of the face plate  
until “click” is heard.  
2
Put the face  
plate in the case.  
3
¡Do not place the face plate on the dashboard or  
nearby areas where the temperature rises to high  
levels.  
¡Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or on the  
main unit, since this may result in poor electrical  
contacts.  
Cautions  
¡It is recommended to remove or mount the face  
plate when the plate is at the closed position.  
Do not remove or mount the face plate when the  
plate is in motion.  
¡If dirt or other foreign substances get on the con-  
tacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth.  
¡To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it  
down or place objects on it while it is open.  
¡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.  
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CQ-C800U  
Open/Eject  
Press [uOPEN].  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automatically  
be ejected.  
MENU  
DM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TLT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Tilt  
Cautions  
The display angle changes among 4 levels as follows  
every time you hold down [uOPEN] (TILT) for 1 sec.  
or more and release.  
¡To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it  
down or place objects on it while it is open.  
¡Do not pinch your finger or hand in the face plate.  
¡Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slots.  
¡For the following cases, the face plate automatical-  
ly closes. Use caution not to catch your finger.  
¡After a lapse of 20 seconds  
¡When a disc is inserted  
¡When the face plate is removed (apage 14)  
¡When ACC is set to off  
Note: The last selected  
angle is memorized even  
after turning off the power.  
TILT 1  
TILT 2  
Close  
TILT 3  
OPEN  
Press [uOPEN].  
TILT OFF  
q Up  
w Down  
Notes:  
¡The volume level can be set independently for each  
source. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one  
volume setting for all FMs)  
¡The volume is not adjustable while an error or the  
menu screen is present on the monitor  
Setting Range: 0 to 40  
Default: 18  
¡This unit memorizes individual volume levels for each  
source. Make volume adjustments of each source  
appropriately to prevent large volume fluctuation when  
the source is changed.  
Volume off (down)  
Press [MUTE].  
CQ-C800U  
S
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S
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SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
Cancel  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Press [MUTE] again.  
Note:  
Volume-down range can be specified.  
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CQ-C800U  
General (continued)  
The source changes as follows every time  
[SOURCE] is pressed.  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Radio  
System-up Connector  
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (apage 20)  
Device connected to the System-up Connector of this  
unit  
When optional devices are connected:  
Shift to connected devices  
When an expansion module is connected:  
The devices connected to the ports 1 to 4 are activated  
in sequence after shifting to AUX2 (devices connected  
to the AUX terminal of the expansion module).  
Player  
When loading CD (apage 22)  
When connecting DVD Changer  
When connecting CD Changer  
When connecting iPod  
When loading a disc containing compressed  
audio files (apage 24)  
AUX 1  
Device connected to the AUX terminal of the this unit  
When connecting XM Receiver  
When connecting Sirius Receiver  
When connecting Expansion Module  
Note: For information about connectable devices, refer  
to the System Upgrade Guidebook or the instruction  
manual for each device.  
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CQ-C800U  
The display changes as follows every time [DISP:  
DISPLAY] is pressed.  
Note: The graphic pattern and still image are selectable.  
(apage 30)  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
At power-on:  
Mode  
Display OFF  
All displays disappear in 5 seconds.  
Ordinary display + clock  
Only still image  
Folder hierarchy (Compressed Audio Player mode only.)  
Ordinary display + graphic pattern  
Only graphic pattern  
Ordinary display + still image  
At power-off:  
Clock display (default)  
Off  
The dimmer level changes as follows every time you hold  
down [MENU] (DIM: DIMMER) for 2 sec. or more.  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
Brighter (default)  
W
MNU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Medium  
Darker  
Note: This setting is not adjustable with the remote  
control.  
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CQ-C800U  
Sound Control  
SRS and SQ that provide users with simple adjustment of sound quality are described on this page. Audio Setting (apage 28) allows  
users to adjust each speaker and the optional subwoofer in more detail (regarding BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, SUB.W, LPF,  
HPF, REAR).  
SRS WOW™ is 3-D sound technology based on the HRTF  
(Head Related Transfer Function) theory. Unlike  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
conventional audio systems, “natural 3-D sound field”,  
“rich bass”, and “crisp and clear sound” can be obtained  
at the same time in a wide area in front of speakers.  
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Holding down [VOL] (SRS WOW) for 2 sec. or more  
toggles SRS WOW on and off.  
Note: If you enable SRS WOW, the following functions  
are automatically disabled:  
SQ, BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE/FADER, HPF, SBC-SW  
Lights when SRS WOW is activated.  
SRS TruBass®  
You can make a fine adjustment to SRS WOW.  
Set the SRS WOW mode to on.  
1
: Deep bass enhancement by application of the bass  
reproduction technique of a pipe organ (default)  
Hold down [SQ] for 2 sec. or more to  
2
display “SRS WOW MENU”.  
: No enhancement  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
SRS FOCUS®  
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
Sound image movement in a vertical direction to make  
sound crisp  
FOLDER/P-SET/DSC  
LIST  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
: high (default)  
: low  
: off  
Turn [VOL] to select a function to be  
adjusted.  
For using the remote control, use [}] or [{].  
Press [PUSH SEL] to adjust.  
For using the remote  
3
4
SRS®  
: Surround function on (default)  
: Surround function off  
control, use [BAND]  
(SET).  
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
WOW technology is incorporated under license  
from SRS Labs, Inc.  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Press [DISP: DISPLAY] to close the  
menu screen.  
5
18  
CQ-C800U  
The equalizer curve is selectable from among preset 6  
types (FLAT, ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, and CLUB)  
depending on your listening category.  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
Note: SQ is not changeable when SRS WOW is enabled.  
(apage 18)  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SE/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
SQ changeover  
The SQ category is changed every time [SQ] (Sound  
Quality) is pressed.  
Note: Setting of SQ, bass/treble and volume are  
influenced one another. If the influence mentioned above  
causes distortion to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble  
or volume. (apage 28)  
Lights when SQ is activated.  
SQ is adjustable in accordance with your taste.  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
Hold down [SQ] (Sound Quality) for 2 sec.  
or more to display “SOUND QUALITY  
MENU” when SRS WOW is disabled.  
1
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
“USER” appears in the category name after adjust-  
ment.  
Press [PUSH SEL].  
2
The targeted SQ preset appears.  
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
Note: If [PUSH SEL] is held down for 2 sec. or  
more on the "SQ ADJUSTMENT" display, the preset  
data that is called up can be turned into the default.  
Adjust each band.  
Band: 60, 160, 400, 1 k, 3 k, 6 k, 16 k (Hz)  
3
Press [PUSH SEL].  
The screen of Step 1 appears again.  
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
4
5
Press [DISP: DISPLAY].  
[]] [[] : Band selection  
q w :  
Level up/down  
The regular screen appears again.  
The rear speaker can be used as a substitutional  
subwoofer when a subwoofer is not connected.  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
Holding down [SBC-SW] for 2 sec. or more  
toggles SBC-SW on and off.  
MENU  
DM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
Off (default)  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
On  
Lights when SBC-SW is activated.  
Notes:  
¡If ON is selected, the settings of subwoofer level  
adjustment and subwoofer low pass filter are activat-  
ed. (apage 28)  
¡SBC-SW is not changeable when SRS WOW is  
enabled. (apage 18)  
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CQ-C800U  
Radio  
This chapter explains how to listen to the radio.  
CQ-C800U  
Press [SOURCE] to select the radio  
S
R
S
W
SQ  
PWR  
O
1
2
W
MENU  
mode.  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Press [BAND] to select a band.  
Preset station selection  
[{] (P-SET: Preset): Lower preset number  
Select a station.  
3
[}] (P-SET: Preset): Higher preset number  
Frequency adjustment  
Notes:  
¡ Direct selection can be executed with [1] to [6]  
buttons on remote control.  
¡ A preset station is selectable by turning [VOL]  
while the preset list screen is present on the mon-  
itor.  
[]] (TUNE): Lower  
[[] (TUNE): Higher  
Note: Hold down for 0.5 sec. or more and release  
for station search.  
¡ The volume is not adjustable while the preset list  
screen is present on the monitor.  
Band  
Frequency  
Lights while receiving an FM stereo signal.  
Preset Number  
You can assign your favorite broadcasting station to  
the [D·M] button. As the result of doing that, your  
favorite broadcasting station can be received even if  
the unit is in the CD mode or other modes. (Default:  
FM 87.9 MHz)  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TILT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
OPEN  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Note: For the use of an FM transmitter, it is useful  
for users to register applicable frequencies on D·M  
(Direct Memory).  
D·M station Calling  
Press [D·M] (DIRECT MEMORY).  
Note: If the unit is turned off during receiving a broad-  
casting station via D·M, the unit starts again receiving  
the broadcasting station via D·M by turning on the unit.  
D·M station Setting  
q Select a station you would like to preset.  
w Hold down [D·M] (DIRECT MEMORY) for 2 sec.  
or more.  
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CQ-C800U  
Up to 6 stations can be preset in AM, FM1, FM2, and FM3  
respectively.  
Manual station preset  
Preset stations can be simply called up by pressing [}]  
Tune in to a station.  
1
(P-SET) or [{] (P-SET).  
Hold down [}] or [{] for 2 sec. or  
Notes:  
2
more.  
¡Direct selection can be executed with [1] to [6] but-  
tons on remote control.  
¡You can switch between 6 and 18 for FM presetting  
stations. (EACH BAND/ALL BAND)  
Turn [VOL] to select a preset number.  
3
4
Hold down [PUSH SEL] for 2sec. or  
more, and the frequency is stored at the  
selected preset number.  
¡Preset stations are changeable. (Preset Swap)  
Auto Preset Memory (APM)  
Stations with good receiving conditions automatically  
preset.  
Notes:  
¡In step 2, a station can be registered by holding down  
the numeric button [1] to [6] for 2 sec. or more.  
¡To stop presetting stations, press [DISP:  
DISPLAY].  
¡The operation above allows users to replace the cur-  
rent station with the station preset in the selected  
number while selecting a preset station. (Preset Swap)  
CQ-C800U  
Select a band.  
1
2
Hold down  
/
/ST/APM  
TILT  
DISP  
OPEN  
[BAND] (APM)  
for 2 sec. or  
more.  
The preset stations under best receiving conditions  
are received for 5 sec. each after presetting the sta-  
tions (SCAN). To stop scanning, press [}] or [{].  
Note: New stations overwrite existing saved stations.  
Press [MENU] to display the menu dis-  
play.  
Press [MENU] to close the menu  
screen.  
1
3
For using the remote  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
control, hold down  
[SEL] (MENU) for 2  
sec. or more.  
MNU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
PRESET  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Preset range for FM bands  
: Individual setting for FM1-3 each  
(default)  
: Setting of FM1-3 together  
Press [PUSH SEL] to adjust.  
2
For using the remote  
control, use [BAND]  
(SET).  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
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CQ-C800U  
CD Player  
Cautions  
¡This unit does not support 8 cm (3) discs.  
¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs. (apage 38)  
¡Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.  
¡To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it down or  
place objects on it while it is open.  
¡Refer to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM,  
CD-R, CD-RW)” (apage 38).  
¡This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing  
both CD-DA and compressed audio data). In case of using  
such a CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic play-  
back.  
¡Do not pinch your finger or hand in the face plate when the  
face plate is in motion.  
¡Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slots.  
When a disc is already loaded, press [SOURCE] to  
select the CD mode.  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
Press [uOPEN] to open the face plate.  
MENU  
1
DIM  
TUNE  
RACK  
When a disc is already loaded (  
lights), the  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
disc will automatically be ejected.  
Load a disc with the printed side facing  
up.  
2
Select a desired portion.  
3
4
The face plate closes automatically, and the unit rec-  
ognizes the disc and starts playing automatically,  
too.  
Track selection  
[7] (TRACK): Next track  
[6] (TRACK): Preceding track (press twice)  
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.  
Printed side  
Pause  
Press [BAND] (  
).  
5
/
h
Press again to cancel.  
Press [uOPEN] to eject the disc.  
Note: The panel automatically closes after 20 sec-  
onds.  
Track number  
Time  
CD-TEXT display  
Notes:  
Play Mode indicators  
Lights when the disc is  
loaded.  
Lights when each mode is  
activated.  
¡For scrolling text, hold down [DISP: DISPLAY] for 2  
sec. or more.  
¡“NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information  
on the disc.  
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Random and Repeat play can be set.  
RANDOM  
Press [MENU] to display the menu dis-  
play.  
1
: Off (default)  
: Random playback  
For using the remote  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
control, hold down  
[SEL] (MENU) for 2  
sec. or more.  
MNU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
REPEAT  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
: Off (default)  
: Playing the current track repeatedly  
TEXT (CD-TEXT)  
: Enabled (default)  
: Disabled  
Turn [VOL] to select a function to be  
adjusted.  
2
For using the remote  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
control, use [}] or  
MENU  
DIM  
[{].  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Press [PUSH  
3
4
SEL] to adjust.  
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
Press [MENU] to close the menu  
screen.  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
Play Mode Selection  
SCAN play  
One-touch operation is available for selecting a track  
playing style by use of [RANDOM] or [REPEAT].  
You can find your favorite track by playing first 10-sec. of  
each track.  
Press [SCAN].  
RANDOM  
Press [RANDOM].  
Press again to cancel.  
Press again to cancel.  
Direct Access  
A track can be directly selected.  
REPEAT  
Press [REPEAT].  
Press again to cancel.  
Example: track number 5  
Press [#] (NUMBER).  
1
Press [5].  
2
Press [SET].  
3
Note: To suspend direct  
selection, press [DISP] (DISPLAY).  
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MP3/WMA/AAC Player  
This unit can play MP3, WMA, and AAC files.  
When a disc is already loaded, press [SOURCE] to  
select the compressed audio mode.  
CQ-C800U  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
Press [uOPEN] to open the face plate.  
1
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
RACK  
When a disc is already loaded (  
lights), the disc  
/
/SET/APM  
BAND  
TT  
FOLDR/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
DISP  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
will automatically be ejected.  
Load a disc with the printed side facing  
up.  
The face plate closes automatically, and the unit rec-  
ognizes the disc and starts playing automatically,  
too. (It may take several minutes to start for a disc  
that has a lot of files.)  
2
Select a desired portion.  
3
4
Folder selection  
[}] (FOLDER): Next folder  
[{] (FOLDER): Preceding folder  
File selection  
[7] (TRACK): Next file  
Printed side  
[6] (TRACK): Preceding file (press twice)  
Note: Hold down for fast forward/reverse.  
Pause  
Press [BAND] (  
).  
5
/
h
Press again to cancel.  
Press [uOPEN] to eject the disc.  
Note: The panel automatically closes after 20 sec-  
onds.  
File number  
Time  
Folder number  
File type indicator  
Information Display  
Notes:  
Play Mode indicators  
Lights when the disc is  
loaded.  
Lights when each mode is  
activated.  
¡For scrolling text, hold down [DISP: DISPLAY] for 2  
sec. or more.  
¡“NO TEXT” is displayed when there is no information  
on the disc.  
(Folder Random)  
(Folder Repeat)  
(Folder Scan)  
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Notes:  
¡Refer to the pages 26 and 27 for cautions.  
¡This unit does not support a MIX mode CD (a CD containing both CD-DA and compressed audio files). In case of using such a  
CD, problems may occur such as anacoustic playback.  
Random and Repeat play can be set.  
FOLDER RANDOM  
Press [MENU] to display the menu dis-  
play.  
1
: Off (default)  
: Random playback (folder)  
For using the remote  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
control, hold down  
[SEL] (MENU) for 2  
sec. or more.  
MNU  
REPEAT  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
: Off (default)  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
: Playing the current file repeatedly  
Turn [VOL] to select a function to be  
adjusted.  
FOLDER REPEAT  
: Off (default)  
2
For using the remote con-  
trol, use [}] or [{].  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
: Playing the current folder repeatedly.  
W
MENU  
DIM  
TUNE  
TRACK  
TEXT  
Press [PUSH  
FOLDER/P-SET/DSC  
LIST  
3
4
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
SEL] to adjust.  
: Folder name/File name (default)  
Album/Title/Artist (tag information)  
: No display  
:
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
Press [MENU] to close the menu  
screen.  
RE-MASTER  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
The high-range signal lost through MP3/WMA/AAC  
compression is reproduced to more closely recreate the  
pre-compressed sound.  
Notes:  
¡At high bit rates, the Re-master function may have  
little effect.  
¡The Re-master function is only effective for playback  
of MP3/WMA/AAC data.  
RANDOM  
: Digital sound enhancer activated (default)  
: Digital sound enhancer inactivated  
: Off (default)  
: Random playback (disc)  
FOLDER SCAN (1st file in each folder)  
Hold down [SCAN] for 2 sec. or more. Hold down  
again to cancel.  
Play Mode Selection  
One-touch operation is available for selecting a file  
playing style by use of [RANDOM] or [REPEAT].  
Direct Access  
A file in the current folder can be directly selected.  
RANDOM, REPEAT  
Press the button. Press again to cancel.  
Example: file number 5  
FOLDER RANDOM, FOLDER REPEAT  
Hold down the button for 2 sec. or more. Hold  
down again to cancel.  
Press [#] (NUMBER).  
1
Press [5].  
2
Press [SET].  
3
SCAN play  
Notes:  
¡For folder selection, enter a number after pressing [#]  
(NUMBER) twice.  
You can find your favorite file by playing first 10-sec. of  
each file.  
¡To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]  
(DISPLAY).  
SCAN (All files)  
Press [SCAN]. Press again to cancel.  
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MP3/WMA/AAC Player (continued)  
Each of MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3), WMA (Windows Media™ Audio), and AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is a format  
for compressed audio file. These formats allow users to save all the files contained in approximately 10 pieces of  
existing CDs on one piece of CD-R/RW.  
Note: Each of encoding software is not included with this unit.  
Setting at file making  
Common  
WMA  
¡High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recom-  
mended for high quality sounds.  
¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps or  
more” and “fixed”.  
¡Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended ¡Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file  
because playing time is not displayed properly and  
sound may be skipped.  
The playback sound quality differs depending on the encod-  
ing circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of  
your own encoding software and writing software.  
Be sure to put an extension compatible with the format.  
to enable this unit to play back.  
AAC  
¡
¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or  
more” and “Stereo”.  
¡Files with the extension of “.m4a” encoded using  
iTunes version 6 are playable on this unit. Some of the  
files using other encoders are not playable.  
¡Files encoded using Apple Lossless Encoder are not  
playable.  
¡
MP3  
¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or  
more” and “fixed”.  
¡Files with copyright protection are not playable.  
Compression formats  
Compression method  
Bit rate  
VBR  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Sampling frequency  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
16, 22.05, 24 kHz  
12, 11.205, 8 kHz  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)  
MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)  
MPEG 2.5 audio layer 3 (MP3)  
32 k – 320 kbps  
8 k – 160 kbps  
8 k – 160 kbps  
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2, 7, 8, 9* 32 k – 192 kbps  
MPEG 4 AAC LC 24 k – 320 kbps  
8, 11.205, 12, 16, 22.05,  
24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are not supported.  
Caution  
Never put an extension indicating compressed audio (such as “.mp3”, “.wma”, and “.m4a”) to  
files other than compressed audio files. This may not only produce noise from the speaker  
damage, but also damage your hearing.  
¡Name files and folders in accordance with the stan-  
dard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of  
writing software for details.  
¡ASCII character set and special characters in each lan-  
guage can be displayed.  
Display Information  
¡Common  
Folder name,  
File name  
¡WMA  
Album name,  
Title name/artist name  
(WMA tag)  
¡MP3  
ASCII character set  
A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following sym-  
bols:  
(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ  
_ ` { | } ~  
Album name,  
Title name/artist name  
(ID3 tag)  
¡AAC  
Album name,  
Title name/artist name  
(AAC tag)  
Displayable characters  
Notes:  
¡Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 64  
characters. (Unicoded file and folder names are  
reduced by half in the number of displayable charac-  
ters.)  
¡Characters may be garbled depending on encoding  
software to be used  
¡Undisplayable characters and symbols will be convert-  
ed into an asterisk ( ).  
*
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Compressed audio file writing  
Folder selection order/file playback order  
Maximum number of files/folders  
¡Maximum number of files: 511 (files + folders)  
¡Maximum number of files in one folder: 255  
¡Maximum depth of trees: 8  
¡Do not save an audio file (CD-DA file) and a com-  
pressed audio file on the same disc. Failure to  
observe this may result in difficulty in playing.  
¡If compressed audio files formatted with two or  
more types are saved on the same disc, each format  
shall have a different folder.  
¡Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is  
included.)  
¡Do not write files other than compressed audio files.  
¡Playability may depend on the combination of writing  
software and disc writer to be used.  
¡This unit does not support the play list function.  
¡Write files in a disc-at-once manner unless otherwise  
needed.  
¡You can shorten the duration between data read and  
playback by decreasing the quantity of files or folders,  
or the depth of the hierarchy.  
Root Folder  
1
(Root Directory)  
2
q
Folder Selection  
4
e
r
1
8
In the order  
3
w
File Selection  
In the order  
5
6
q
y
Supported file systems  
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2/Level 3, Joliet, Romeo  
8
t
y
7
Tree 1  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
Tree 4  
Tree 8  
(Max.)  
Note: Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD and CD Extra are  
not supported.  
Notes:  
¡This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of  
the presence or absence of a compressed audio file.  
¡If the selected folder does not contain any com-  
pressed audio file, the nearest compressed audio file  
in the order of playback will play.  
¡Playback order of this unit may be different from that  
of other compressed audio players even if the same  
disc is used  
¡“ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder  
name.  
Copyright  
iTunes is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., regis-  
tered in the U.S. and other countries/regions.  
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  
personally.  
Windows Media, and the  
Windows logo are trade-  
marks or registered  
trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United  
States and/or other  
No warranty  
Above description complies with our investigations as of  
October 2006. It has no warranty for reproducibility and  
displayability of MP3/WMA/AAC.  
countries/regions.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from  
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
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Audio Setting  
Adjustment to each speaker and an optional subwoofer  
BALANCE  
Balance adjustment  
(Setting range: L (left)15 to R (right) 15 and Center,  
Default: Center)  
q : Right enhanced  
Press [PUSH  
1
SEL: Select] to  
display the  
AUDIO menu  
display.  
w : Left enhanced  
For using the remote control, use [SEL] (MENU).  
Press [PUSH SEL: Select] to select a  
mode to be  
adjusted.  
2
3
FADER  
Fader adjustment  
(Setting range: R (rear) 15 to F (front) 15 and Center,  
Default: Center)  
q : Front enhanced  
For using the remote  
control, use [SEL]  
(MENU).  
w : Rear enhanced  
Turn [VOL]  
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust. SUB.W  
For using the remote control, use [VOL }] or  
Subwoofer level adjustment  
[VOL {].  
(Setting range : mute ( ), -6 dB to +6 dB, 2 dB Step,  
-
Default: 0 dB  
q : Up  
)
Note: Only the VOLUME, SUB.W, LPF, and REAR are  
adjustable when SRS WOW is enabled. (apage 18)  
w : Down  
LPF  
VOLUME  
Main volume adjustment  
(Setting range: 0 to 40, Default: 18)  
q : Up  
Subwoofer Low Pass Filter  
(Setting range: 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz, Default: 80 Hz)  
q : Up  
w : Down  
w : Down  
Subwoofer output range  
Other speakers output ranges  
BASS  
Bass adjustment  
HPF  
High Pass Filter  
(Setting range: Filter OFF, 90 Hz, 135 Hz, 180 Hz, 225 Hz,  
Default: Filter OFF)  
(Setting range:  
Bass 0 dB)  
q : Up  
-12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default:  
q : Up  
w : Down  
w : Down  
TREBLE  
Treble adjustment  
REAR (SRS WOW)  
Rear Level Adjustment  
(Setting range: 0 to –15, Default: –10)  
q : Up  
(Setting range:  
Treble 0 dB)  
-12 dB to +12 dB, 2 dB Step, Default:  
q : Up  
w : Down  
w : Down  
Note: Do not activate SQ and Bass/Treble at same time  
to avoid causing sound distortion.  
Note: The rear level is adjustable only when SRS WOW  
is enabled. (apage 18)  
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Function Setting  
Adjustment to display on the FUNCTION menu  
MUTE KEY  
Setting [MUTE] buttons’ functions  
Press [MENU] to display the menu dis-  
play.  
1
:
Volume off (default)  
For using the remote  
control, hold down  
[SEL] (MENU) for 2  
sec. or more.  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MENU  
DIM  
: Volume down by 10 steps  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
MUE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
: Volume down by 5 steps  
Press []] or [[] to display the FUNC-  
2
3
SECURITY  
Setting the security function (apage 13)  
TION menu.  
: ON (default)  
: OFF  
Turn [VOL] to select a function to be  
adjusted.  
BUILT-IN AMP  
You can toggle the integrated amplifier on and off.  
: Amplifier on (default)  
For using the remote  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
control, use [}] or  
MENU  
DIM  
: Amplifier off  
(when the external amplifier is used)  
[{].  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Press [PUSH  
SEL] to adjust.  
4
5
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
Press [MENU] to close the menu  
screen.  
lights when disactivated.  
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
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Display Setting  
Adjustment to display on the DISPLAY menu  
GRAPHIC PATTERN  
(Default: All)  
Press [MENU] to display the menu  
display.  
1
S
For using the remote  
control, hold down  
[SEL] (MENU) for 2  
sec. or more.  
R
S
W
Turn [VOL] to make a selection.  
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
MNU  
DIM  
All:  
Sequential display from pattern A to D.  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P  
-SET/DISC  
Pattern A-D  
MUE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
LIST  
Press []] or [[] to display the  
2
DISPLAY menu.  
STILL IMAGE PATTERN  
(Default: All)  
Turn [VOL] to make a selection.  
All:  
No.1-10  
Sequential display from pattern 1 to 10  
Turn [VOL] to select a function to be  
adjusted.  
3
4
For using the remote  
S
R
S
W
SOURCE  
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
control, use [}] or  
MENU  
DIM  
[{].  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Press [PUSH  
SEL] to adjust.  
CLOCK ADJ  
Note: Adjust the clock when “ADJUST” appears on the  
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
display.  
[[] : Adjusting minutes  
[]] : Adjusting hours  
q : Forward  
Adjust the setting value.  
5
6
Press [PUSH SEL].  
For using the remote control, use [BAND] (SET).  
w : Backward  
Press [MENU] to close the menu  
screen.  
7
For using the remote control, hold down [SEL]  
(MENU) for 2 sec. or more.  
DEMONSTRATION  
Notes:  
¡The graphic pattern and still image are changeable.  
(apage 31)  
¡If corrupted data is selected, “DISPLAY FILE INCOM-  
PLETE” appears. (apage 32)  
Switching by [PUSH SEL].  
ON:  
Demonstration screen at no operation  
(default)  
OFF:  
Regular screen  
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CQ-C800U  
Customize the Display (Customize Function)  
You can edit the moving images and still images that are initially stored in the unit. You also can use the data that is downloaded from  
the Panasonic Web site and the data that is stored with a digital camera or other devices and processed with exclusive software,  
IMAGE STUDIO. See “Notes on Customize function” (apage 32) as well.  
Note: Visit Panasonic Web site (http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/customize/index.html) for details.  
Preparation:  
Select a file.  
6
Put the CD-R/RW that contains data to  
be customized in hand.  
If there is a disc inside, take out the  
disc.  
1
q w []][[]: Select  
S
R
S
Press [SOURCE]  
(PWR) to select  
the CD mode.  
[PUSH SEL]:Confirm  
W
SQ  
PWR  
O
W
2
MENU  
DIM  
Notes:  
TUNE  
TRACK  
FOLDER/P-SET/DISC  
LIST  
¡Files are automatically identified by their exten-  
sions, and target files are displayed.  
¡If “BACK” is selected, the screen of step 5  
appears.  
MUTE  
SBC-SW  
D
M
Hold down [PUSH SEL] for 4 sec. or  
more to display the menu screen.  
3
For a moving image file or still image  
file, select where to save the file.  
7
8
Load a CD-R/RW that contains data.  
4
5
Notes:  
q w [}][{]: Select  
¡It may take time for the unit to identify the CD-  
[PUSH SEL]:Confirm  
R/RW.  
Notes:  
¡Discs recorded by the packet writing software are  
¡New data overwrites existing data.  
¡If “BACK” is selected, the screen of step 6  
appears.  
not supported.  
Select an item to be customized.  
Confirm the changed item.  
q w :  
Select  
[PUSH SEL]: Confirm  
q w :  
[PUSH SEL]: Confirm  
Select  
Note: To exit the customize menu, hold down  
[PUSH SEL] for 4 sec. or more.  
GRAPHIC PATTERN  
Moving image (graphic pattern) data (apage 30)  
Customization is performed. Do not turn off the  
power in mid-operation. (It takes approx. 5 minutes  
to complete this operation for a 548 kB moving  
image.) After completion of this operation, the  
screen of step 5 appears.  
STILL IMAGE  
Still image data (apage 30)  
Note: If “NO” is selected, the screen of step 5  
appears.  
OPENING MESSAGE  
Moving image at power on  
Press [uOPEN] to eject the disc.  
9
10  
CLOSING MESSAGE  
Moving image at power off  
Hold down [PUSH SEL] for 4 sec. or  
more.  
The CD mode comes back.  
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Customize the Display (Customize Function) (continued)  
Note on Download Service  
At Customizing  
The download service may be suspended or stopped  
without advance notice. The download service is not  
available in some areas. Please visit the site below for  
further information.  
¡If customizing is interrupted on account of turning off  
the power, stopping the engine, removing the face  
plate or other reasons, you may lose the data. In such  
a case, try customizing again.  
¡The default image exists on the Panasonic Web site. If  
you would like to restore it, download the image from  
the site.  
Panasonic Web site:  
(http://panasonic.net)  
Download site:  
customize/index.html  
Notes on IMAGE STUDIO  
¡This download service is not available in some areas.  
For details, please access the Panasonic website.  
¡IMAGE STUDIO is available only by downloading from  
the address below. It is not bundled with this unit.  
¡Refer to the downloaded operating manual for how to  
use IMAGE STUDIO.  
Error Display Messages  
NO FILES DETECTED  
No customize-specific data on the disc  
a Load a disc that contains customize-specific  
Notes on File  
data.  
¡The customize-specific file is downloadable from the  
URL below. You can create exclusive files stored with  
a digital camera or other devices by using exclusive  
software, IMAGE STUDIO that can be accessed from  
the same URL.  
CUSTOMIZING FAILED  
Customize failed  
a Check to see whether or not the extension is cor-  
rect and file contents are appropriate.  
¡Do not change the extension. Otherwise, the data can-  
not be recognized.  
DISPLAY FILE INCOMPLETE  
At Disc Making  
¡Save only customize-specific data.  
¡Save all data in the root directory. Files contained in a  
folder cannot be recognized.  
Intended moving image or still image is damaged.  
a Customize it again and overwrite the file with  
new one.  
¡Follow the table below with regard to the number of  
files that are saved to a disc. Files beyond the speci-  
fied capacity are not readable.  
¡ Discs recorded by the packet writing software are not  
supported.  
Type  
Extension  
.pfm  
Max. number  
GRAPHIC PATTERN  
STILL IMAGE  
10  
15  
5
.pfs  
OPENING MESSAGE  
CLOSING MESSAGE  
.pfo  
.pfe  
5
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Troubleshooting  
If You Suspect Something Wrong  
Check and take steps as described below.  
Warning  
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is  
recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic  
Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified 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 for those other than indicated by ital-  
ic letters in “Possible Solution” described below because those are  
too dangerous for users to handle themselves.  
¡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.  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Problem  
a
The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.  
a Check the wiring.  
No power to the  
unit  
Fuse blows out.  
a Eliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.  
Consult your dealer.  
MUTE is set to ON.  
a Set MUTE to OFF.  
Sound is not  
generated.  
The wiring of speaker lines are not correct, or a break or poor contact arises.  
a Check the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (Installation  
Instructions)  
There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the unit or  
its electrical lines.  
a Keep an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone away from  
the unit and the wiring of the unit. In case that noise cannot be eliminated  
due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.  
Noise  
The contact of the ground lead is poor.  
a Make sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the chas-  
sis securely.  
Noise is made in  
step with engine  
revolutions.  
Alternator noise comes from the car.  
a Change the wiring position of the ground lead.  
a Mount a noise filter on the power supply.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Problem  
a
Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode.  
a Read the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the unit is  
Some operations  
are not executable.  
still out of order, consult your dealer.  
BALANCE/FADER setting is not appropriate.  
a Readjust BALANCE/FADER.  
No sound from  
speaker(s)  
There is a break, a short circuit, poor contact or wrong wiring regarding the speaker  
wiring.  
a Check the speaker wiring.  
The speaker  
channels are  
reversed between  
right and left.  
The speaker wiring is confused between right and left.  
a Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.  
The sound field is  
not clear in the  
stereo mode.  
Central sound does  
not settled.  
The plus and minus terminals at right and left channels of speakers are connected  
reversely.  
a Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.  
The safety device works.  
a Consult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.  
The power fails  
unintentionally.  
Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.  
a Check whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct. In  
addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to  
the chassis.  
Poor reception or  
noise  
No power is supplied to the antenna amplifier (when using a film antenna, etc.).  
a Check the wiring of the antenna battery lead.  
The number of auto  
preset stations is  
less than 6.  
The number of receivable stations is less than 6.  
a Move to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try pre-  
setting.  
The contact of the battery lead is poor, or the battery lead is not always powered.  
a Make sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset stations  
Preset stations  
cannot be stored.  
again.  
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Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Problem  
a
The disc is inserted upside down.  
a Insert a disc correctly.  
No playback or  
disc ejected  
There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc.  
a Remove the foreign material, or use a flawless disc.  
There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc.  
a Remove the foreign material, or use a flawless disc.  
Sound skipping or  
noise  
The unit is not sufficiently secured.  
a Secure the unit to the console box.  
Sound skipping  
due to vibration  
The unit is tilted at over 30˚ in the front-to-end direction.  
a Make the angle 30˚ or less.  
Something such as a peeled label obstructs the disc coming out.  
a Press and hold the [uOPEN] for more than 2 seconds when the face plate is  
open (disc forced ejection). In case that the disc forced ejection does not  
work, consult your dealer.  
Disc unejectable  
The microcontroller in the unit operates abnormally due to noise or other factors.  
a Unplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of order,  
consult your dealer.  
The disc has unplayable formatted data.  
a Check the file format.  
No playback or  
disc ejected  
The CD-R/RWs that  
are playable on  
other devices are  
not playable on  
this unit.  
The playability of some CD-R/RWs may depend on the combination of media,  
recording software and recorder to be used even if these CD-R/RWs are playable on  
other devices such as a PC.  
a Make CD-R/RWs in different combination of media, recording software and  
recorder after referring to the description about the compressed audio player.  
There is a flaw or foreign material on the disc.  
a Remove the foreign material, or use a flawless disc.  
Sound skipping or  
noise  
Playing VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files may cause sound skipping.  
a Play Non-VBR files.  
Noise is heard with  
“RE-MASTER” at  
“ON”  
With some CDs, noise may be heard in the treble range when playing compressed  
audio files into which the CD tracks were encoded with “RE-MASTER” enabled.  
a If noise is heard, set “RE-MASTER” to “OFF”.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Problem  
a
The battery is inserted in the wrong direction. A wrong battery is inserted.  
aInsert a correct battery in the correct direction.  
The battery is weak.  
aReplace the battery with new one.  
No response to  
pressing buttons  
The aiming direction of the remote control unit is wrong.  
aAim the remote control unit at the sensor of the unit and press buttons.  
The sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. (The remote control unit may not be opera-  
ble when the sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. In such a case, the system is not  
faulty.)  
aBlock off sunlight to the sensor.  
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Error Display Messages  
Possible cause  
Possible solution  
Display  
a
The disc is dirty, or is upside down.  
aCheck the disc.  
The disc has scratches.  
aCheck the disc.  
No operation by some cause.  
aUnplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of order,  
consult your dealer. (aInstallation Instructions)  
The player for some reason cannot read the file you are trying to play. (File recorded  
in an unsupported file system, compression scheme, data format, file name exten-  
sion, damaged data, etc.)  
a Select a file that the player can read. Check the type of data recorded on the  
disc. Create a new disc if necessary.  
A WMA file can be copyrighted.  
(After 5 seconds)  
aThe file protected by copyright is not playable.  
To next file automatically  
No disc.  
Note: Refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook for error messages regarding optional products.  
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Notes on Discs  
If you use commercial CDs, they must have  
either of these labels shown at right.  
Some copy-protected music CDs are not  
playable.  
TEXT  
How to hold the disc  
¡Do not touch the underside of the disc.  
¡Do not scratch on the disc.  
Printed side  
¡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  
Labels created by a printer, Irregularly shaped discs  
Protective films or sheets  
Disc cleaning  
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.  
<Correct>  
<Wrong>  
Disc with adhered  
stickers or tape  
Discs with cracks,  
scratches or parts missing  
Do not write on the disc label with a ballpoint  
pen or other hard-point pens.  
¡You may have trouble playing back some CD-R/RW discs recorded on 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 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 compressed audio data.  
¡Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW disc for handling it.  
Maintenance/Fuse  
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for  
routine exterior cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.  
If the fuse blows out, consult your dealer, or 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.  
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Specifications  
Power Supply  
DC 12 V (11 V – 16 V), Test Voltage 14.4 V, Negative Ground  
Tone Controls (Bass/Treble)  
Equalizer Center Frequency  
Variable Range of Equalizer  
Current Consumption  
Bass; 12 dB at 60 Hz, Treble; 12 dB at 16 kHz  
60, 160, 400, 1 k, 3 k, 6 k, 16 k Hz  
-12 dB to 12 dB (2 dB step)  
Less than 2.2 A (CD mode, 0.5 W 4-Speaker)  
Maximum Power Output 50 W x 4 (at 1 kHz)  
Speaker Impedance  
Pre-amp output voltage  
Subwoofer-output voltage  
4 – 8  
5 V, (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)  
5 V, (CD mode, 1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Pre-amp output impedance 60 Ω  
Subwoofer-output impedance  
Dimensions (Main Unit) 178(W) x 50(H) x 155(D) mm {7x 1 /16 x 6 /8}  
60 Ω  
15  
1
Weight (Main Unit)  
1.6 kg {3 lbs. 8 oz}  
Sampling Frequency  
DA Converter  
Pick-Up Type  
Light Source  
Wavelength  
8 times oversampling  
4 DAC System  
Astigma 3-beam  
Semiconductor laser  
790 nm  
Frequency Response  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Wow and Flutter  
Channel Separation  
20 Hz – 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
96 dB  
0.01 % (1 kHz)  
Below measurable limits  
85 dB  
FM  
Frequency Range  
Usable Sensitivity  
50 dB quieting Sensitivity  
Frequency Response  
87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
10.2 dBf (0.9 µV, 75 )  
15.2 dBf (1.6 µV, 75 )  
30 Hz – 15 kHz ( 3 dB)  
Alternate channel selectivity 75 dB  
Stereo Separation  
Image response ratio  
IF response ratio  
30 dB (at 1 kHz)  
55 dB  
100 dB  
62 dB  
Signal to noise ratio  
AM  
Frequency Range  
Usable Sensitivity  
530 kHz – 1 710 kHz  
27 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)  
Above Specifications comply with EIA standards.  
Power Output:  
18 W RMS x 4 Channels at 4 and 1%  
THD+N  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
85 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 )  
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.  
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