Panasonic CQ DF203U User Manual

Removable Full Front MP3 WMA CD Player/Receiver with CD Changer  
Control  
Récepteur/lecteur CD MP3 WMA avec panneau avant amovible et  
contrôle de changeur CD  
Reproductor de CD MP3 WMA/Receptor con Controlador de Cambiador  
de Discos y Frente Completo Desmontable  
CQ-DFX683/DF583U  
Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver  
Récepteur/lecteur CD avec panneau avant amovible  
Reproductor de CD/Receptor y Frente Completo Desmontable  
CQ-DF203U  
Operating Instructions  
Manuel d’instructions  
Manual de instrucciones  
(CQ-DFX683U)  
Panasonic Consumer  
Electronics Company, Division  
of Matsushita Electric  
Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,  
New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Sales Company.  
Division of Matsushita Electric  
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)  
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5  
San Gabriel Industrial Park,  
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive,  
Mississauga, Ontario  
L4W 2T3  
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.  
Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser Ie produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.  
Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.  
YEFM283966A FT1102-2013  
Printed in China  
Imprimé en Chine  
Impreso en China  
Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing  
family of electronic product owners. We know that  
this product will bring you many hours of enjoy-  
ment. Our reputation is built on precise electronic  
and mechanical engineering, manufactured with  
carefully selected components and assembled by  
people who take pride in their work. Once you dis-  
cover the quality, reliability, and value we have  
built into this product, you too will be proud to be  
a member of our family.  
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Before Reading these Instructions  
This operating instruction manual is for 3 models; CQ-DFX683U, CQ-DF583U and CQ-DF203U. All illustra-  
tions throughout this manual represent model CQ-DFX683U unless otherwise specied. The following table  
describes the differences among 3 models.  
Models  
CQ-DFX683U  
CQ-DF583U  
CQ-DF203U  
Features  
Use this Product Safely  
MP3/WMA data playback  
CD changer control  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
None  
None  
When Driving  
Disc Mechanism  
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of  
road and traffic conditions.  
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep  
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from  
the disc mechanism and disc.  
Remote control unit  
Remote control unit  
Remote control unit  
Remote control unit  
without ten number keys  
None  
with ten number keys with ten number keys  
When Washing Your Car  
Subwoofer output  
Yes  
None  
Do not expose the product, including the speakers  
and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could  
cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.  
Use Authorized Servicenters  
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this preci-  
sion product. Please refer to the Servicenter list in-  
cluding with this product for service assistance.  
This can only be controlled through the  
main unit.  
Indicates features applicable to  
CQ-DFX683U.  
CQ-DFX683U  
CQ-DF583U  
CQ-DF203U  
When Parked  
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high  
temperatures inside your car. Give the interior a  
chance to cool down before switching the unit on.  
For Installation  
This product should be installed in a horizontal po-  
sition with the front end up at a convenient angle,  
but not more than 30x  
This can only be controlled through the  
remote control unit.  
Indicates features applicable to  
CQ-DF583U.  
Use the Proper Power Supply  
Note:  
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC,  
negative ground battery system (the normal system  
in a North American car).  
Indicates features applicable to  
CQ-DF203U.  
The preset memory is cleared to return to the  
original factory setting when the power connector  
or battery is disconnected.  
Operations with neither mark can be performed ei-  
ther by the main unit or the remote control unit.  
Features  
Large-sized volume control  
MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW  
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U  
An large-sized rotary volume control that looks like  
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.  
You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media  
Audio) les as well as regular CDs.  
With up to 10 to 12 times* the capacity of a con-  
ventional CD, a single MP3/WMA-encoded disc can  
keep you entertained throughout your entire jour-  
ney.  
CD Changer Control  
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U  
You need connect the optional CD changer unit. For  
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD  
changer unit.  
*Depending on bit rate.  
Example: CQ-DFX683U  
Front speaker  
Rear speaker  
Power amplifier for front and rear speakers  
CQ-DFX683U  
Subwoofer  
CD changer  
Power amplifier for subwoofer  
Front speaker  
Rear speaker  
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Contents  
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2  
Use this Product Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Before Reading these Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Volume, bass and treble, balance and fader, subwoofer level, muting or  
attenuation  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Security function, excluding Sirius from source selection, level meter  
Control Reference Guide (remote control unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Remote Control Unit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Preliminary steps, if you suspect something wrong, troubleshooting tips,  
error display messages, maintenance, product servicing, replacing the  
fuse  
Battery installation, battery notes  
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Power (PWR), source, volume, muting or attenuation, S HDB (Super High  
WELCOME  
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Denition Bass), level meter  
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs, notes on CD/CD media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)  
Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Time reset, display change  
Installation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Remove the unit  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Radio mode, band, tuning, display change, Direct Memory (D M), preset  
FM  
station setting, manual preset memory, Auto Preset Memory (APM),  
preset station calling  
Anti-Theft System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Place the removable face plate into case, install removable face plate,  
security indicator, panel removal alarm  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Listening to a CD, open the front panel, insert the disc, stop and eject the  
disc, track selection, fast forward/fast reverse, pause, repeat play, random  
play, scan play, direct track selection, display change, text scroll  
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Caution, wiring diagram, upgrading the system 1, upgrading the system 2  
MP3/WMA Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Listening to MP3/WMA, open the front panel, insert the disc, stop and  
eject the disc, le selection, fast forward/fast reverse, folder selection,  
repeat play, folder repeat play, pause, random play, folder random play,  
scan play, folder scan play, display change, direct le selection, direct  
folder selection, text scroll, ID3/WMA tag setting, notes on MP3/WMA  
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
MP3/WMA  
CD Changer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
CD changer mode, disc selection, track selection, fast forward/fast  
reverse, using two changers (dual changers), repeat play, disc repeat  
play, random play, disc random play, scan play, disc scan play, display  
change, direct disc selection  
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Accessories  
Control Reference Guide  
(remote control unit)  
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POWER  
MENU  
SOURCE  
SEL  
(ATT)  
PWR  
MUTE  
NUMBER VOL  
MUTE  
#
MODE  
VOL  
1
RAND  
2
SCAN  
3
REP  
1
2
Buttons of the remote control function in the same way as the controls on the main unit of the reference page.  
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PRG  
BAND/DISC UP  
TUNE  
TRACK  
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6
9
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BAND  
SET  
DISP  
Car Audio  
Car Audio  
Point the remote control unit at the sensor.  
Remote control unit  
Remote control unit  
Lithium battery  
Operating instructions  
(CQ-DFX683U/DF583U) (1)  
(CQ-DF203U) (1)  
(CR2025) (1)  
(1)  
Installation hardware  
(screws, power connector, etc.)  
(page 46)  
Swirches on/off the power. (page 19)  
Selects a source. (page 19)  
Enters the menu setting mode.  
(pages 34, 36)  
Operating guide for  
Warranty card, etc.  
Sirius  
(CQ-DFX683U/DF583U)  
(1)  
POWER  
MENU  
SEL  
Muting or attenuation. (page 20)  
Adjusts the sound volume. (page 20)  
Selects or adjusts an operation  
or item. (page 35)  
SOURCE  
VOL  
NUMBER  
#
MUTE  
Control Reference Guide  
(remote control unit)  
to  
1
RAND  
2
SCAN  
3
REP  
Memorizes broadcast stations [1] to [6].  
(page 23)  
CQ-DF203U  
Enters the number input mode.  
(pages 25, 29, 33)  
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Selects preset number [1] to [6].  
(page 23)  
Direct track selection. (page 25)  
Direct file/folder selection. (page 29)  
Direct disc selection. (page 33)  
Buttons of the remote control function in the same way as the controls on the main unit of the reference page.  
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6
9
5
Point the remote control unit at the sensor.  
BAND  
SET  
DISP  
(ATT)  
PWR  
MUTE  
Changes the display.  
(pages 21, 22, 25, 29)  
(ATT)  
Random play (pages 25, 28, 33)  
Folder random play (page 28)  
Disc random play (page 33)  
Car Audio  
Switches on/off the power.  
(page 19)  
Muting or attenuation. (page 20)  
PWR  
MUTE  
MODE  
Scan play (pages 25, 29, 33)  
Folder scan play (page 29)  
Disc scan play (page 33)  
MODE  
VOL  
VOL  
Selects a band. (page 22)  
Disc play pause (pages 24, 28)  
Direct track/file/folder/disc selection.  
(pages 25, 29, 33)  
Switches between changer 1 and 2.  
(page 32)  
Selects a source.  
Adjusts the sound volume. (page 20)  
(This has the same function as  
[SOURCE] on the main unit.)  
(page 19)  
Repeat play (pages 25, 28, 33)  
Folder repeat play (page 28)  
Disc repeat play (page 33)  
PRG  
BAND/DISC UP  
TUNE  
TRACK  
TUNE  
TRACK  
PRG  
Selects or seeks frequency.  
(page 22)  
BAND/DISC UP  
Selects a band. (page 22)  
CD play pause (page 24)  
Selects or searches track. (page 24)  
Car Audio  
Adjust the clock. (page 21)  
Selects or seeks the frequency. (page 22)  
Selects or searches the track/file. (pages 24, 27)  
Selects the folder. (page 28)  
Selects the disc. (page 32)  
Adjusts the setting item. (page 37)  
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Remote Control Unit Preparation  
General  
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1 Power (PWR)  
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ON  
Battery Installation  
1 Remove the battery holder.  
Lithium battery  
(included)  
AC  
Back side  
Turn your car’s ignition key to ACC or ON  
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position.  
Pull the battery holder by the position B while  
pushing position A in the direction indicated by  
the arrow.  
ON: Press [PWR].  
OFF: Press and hold [PWR] again on the  
main unit for more than 1 second.  
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U  
Note:  
When the power is switched on for the first time,  
a demonstration message appears on the display.  
To cancel this display, press [DISP] (display).  
2 Install the battery on the battery holder.  
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Press and hold [POWER] again on the  
remote control unit for more than  
2 seconds.  
3 Insert the battery holder back into its original  
Position B  
To display the message again, press and hold  
[SOURCE] on the main unit for more than 4 sec-  
onds when the power is off.  
position.  
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CQ-DF203U  
Press [PWR] again on the remote con-  
trol unit.  
Battery holder  
Position A  
Battery Notes  
Battery type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)  
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After turning off the ignition key, a security  
message is displayed, and the panel re-  
movable alarm that reminds you to take  
the panel is activated.  
(included)  
Battery life: Approximately 6 months with nor-  
mal use (at room temperature)  
(When security function is set to on, page 36)  
Caution:  
Improper use of batteries may cause overheat-  
ing, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury  
or a fire. Battery leakage may damage the unit.  
Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.  
Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not  
throw a battery into a fire.  
Keep batteries away from children to avoid the  
risk of accidents.  
Remote control signal sensor  
Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s sensor.  
[DISP] (display)  
2 Source  
Be careful to observe proper local disposal rules  
when you dispose of batteries.  
Press [SOURCE] to change the source.  
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U  
CQ-DF203U  
Radio  
Radio  
(page 22)  
(page 22)  
CD player  
CD player  
(When a CD is in the  
player.)  
(page 24)  
(page 24)  
or  
MP3/WMA player  
(When a MP3/WMA  
data disc is in the player.)  
(page 27)  
The model CQ-DF203U does not support  
MP3/WMA and CD changer.  
CD changer control  
(When a CD changer  
is connected.) (page 32)  
For details on the Sirius mode, refer to the  
separate operating guide for Sirius.  
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General  
(continued)  
Clock Set  
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The 12-hour system is used for the clock.  
Volume  
S HDB  
Level Meter  
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1 Press [DISP] (display).  
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Turn [VOL].  
(Super High Denition Bass)  
Clock display  
With music genres like rock music, the  
bass-sound will be more powerful.  
Press [S HDB].  
Press [LEVEL].  
[VOL # ]  
Down  
[VOL " ]  
(Default)  
Up  
2 Press and hold [DISP] (display) again for  
more than 2 seconds.  
SHDB is non-active.  
(default)  
Hours blink  
[VOL " ]: Up  
[VOL # ]: Down  
The bass sounds of  
the speakers are  
Hours:  
3 Press [%] or [$ ].  
Hours set  
moderately empha-  
Setting range: 0 to 40  
(default: 18)  
sized.  
lights.  
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(The sounds of the  
subwoofer can be  
heard clearly.)  
Note:  
4 Press [DISP] (display).  
The sound level for each source is stored in memory.  
(For radio, one volume setting for AM, one volume  
setting for all FMs)  
Minutes blink  
The bass sounds of  
the speakers are  
strongly emphasized.  
lights.  
Minutes:  
5 Press [%] or [$ ].  
Minutes set  
[%] [$ ] (hour/minute)  
6 Press [DISP] (display).  
CQ-DF203U  
End  
(Function Settings: page 36)  
Note:  
Displays before ad-  
justing the clock.  
Press and hold [%] or [$ ] to change numbers  
rapidly.  
[DISP] (display)  
Time Reset  
Muting or Attenuation  
ON: Press [  
].  
MUTE  
1 Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than  
OFF:Press [  
] again.  
MUTE  
2 seconds.  
2 Repeat steps to  
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6
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Decreasing volume range is adjustable by setting.  
(page 34)  
Display Change  
Press [DISP] (display).  
When the power is off:  
No sound.  
lights.  
Clock display  
Display off  
Decrease the volume  
by 10 steps.  
lights during  
attenuation as well.  
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To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving.  
Radio  
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Radio mode display  
1 Radio Mode  
Preset Station Setting  
Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories.  
FM stereo indicator  
Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio  
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mode.  
Manual Preset Memory  
Auto Preset Memory (APM)  
Band Frequency  
Manually save a station in the preset memory.  
Automatically save stations with good reception in  
the preset memory.  
[%] [$ ] (tuning)  
1 Select a band and frequency. (previous page)  
1 Select a band. (previous page)  
2 Press and hold [1] to [6] for more than  
2 seconds to memorize.  
2 Press and hold [APM] for more than 2 sec-  
onds.  
The display blinks once, and a receiving sta-  
tion is saved in the memory.  
The 6 stations with good reception will be auto-  
matically saved in the memory under preset num-  
ber 1 to 6.  
[BAND]  
[APM]  
(auto preset  
memory)  
Once set, the preset stations are sequentially  
scanned for 5 seconds each. (scanning)  
To stop the scanning, press [1] to [6].  
Preset number  
[D M] (direct memory)  
[1] to [6]  
(preset station)  
[DISP] (display)  
2 Band  
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Direct Memory (D M)  
Press [BAND].  
Your favorite radio station can be memorized in  
1 Select a band and frequency. (previous page)  
[D M] (direct memory).  
2 Press and hold [1] to [6] for more than 2 sec-  
Default: FM 87.9 MHz  
onds to memorize.  
Memorize  
Note:  
1 Select a band and frequency.  
Existing saved stations are overwritten with new stations after this procedure above.  
2 Press and hold [D M] for more than 2 seconds.  
3 Tuning  
[$ ]: Up  
[%]: Down  
Preset Station Calling  
1 Select a band. (previous page)  
Press and hold [%] or [$ ] for more than  
0.5 seconds, then release.  
Seeking will start.  
Note:  
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2 Press [1] to [6].  
Existing saved station is overwritten with new sta-  
tion after this procedure above.  
1 Select a band. (previous page)  
Display Change  
Press [DISP] (display).  
Recalling the Direct Memory  
2 Press [1] to [6].  
Press [D M].  
Radio mode display  
(default)  
Press [D M] again to cancel.  
Note:  
Clock display  
You can recall the direct memory even when the  
power is off.  
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CD Player  
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Caution:  
Available discs:  
Disc size: 5z (12 cm) only  
CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs  
3z (8 cm) CD is not available for this unit, so  
do not insert it absolutely.  
Before loading a disc, check to make sure that a  
disc is not already loaded.  
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[: 9] (track)  
[OPEN]  
use irregularly shaped discs.  
push the front panel down or place  
objects on it while it is open.  
use discs that have a seal or label at-  
tached.  
pinch your finger or hand in the front  
panel.  
insert foreign matter into the disc  
slot.  
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Do not  
[ [  
[ /1] (pause)  
Refer to page 45 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs.  
watch the scroll display while driving a  
[SCROLL] [RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT] [DISP] (display)  
car. (page 25)  
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Repeat Play  
Press [REPEAT].  
Display Change  
Press [DISP] (display).  
Note:  
lights.  
The power will be turned on automatically when  
The disc/track title can be displayed.  
Track number/playing  
time (default)  
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a disc is loaded.  
Be sure to close the front panel while CD play-  
back.  
Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.  
Disc title (scroll)  
Random Play  
Press [RANDOM].  
Listening to a CD  
Track title (scroll)  
lights.  
(eject)  
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1 Open the front panel.  
All the available tracks play in a random sequence.  
Press [OPEN].  
Close.  
Clock display  
2 Insert the disc.  
Press [RANDOM] again to cancel.  
Note:  
Playback starts automatically.  
Displays when there is no  
title.  
The display shows title when a disc with CD text  
data is loaded. (Up to 128 letters can be displayed  
when scrolling. Some letters are not serviceable.)  
Label side  
Scan Play  
Track number Playing time  
Press [SCAN].  
The first 10 seconds of each track plays in se-  
quence.  
Close the front panel manually.  
Track Selection  
[9]: Next track.  
[:]: Beginning of the current track.  
For the previous track, press twice.  
Do not insert a disc when this indicator  
lights.  
Lights when the disc is loaded.  
Press [SCAN] again to cancel.  
When CD is in the player  
Press [SOURCE] to change to CD player  
mode.  
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse  
Press and hold.  
Text Scroll  
Press [SCROLL].  
Direct Track Selection  
[9] (5): Fast forward.  
[:] (6): Fast reverse.  
Release to resume the regular play.  
Example: track number 10  
3 Stop and eject the disc.  
When the display is set to show disc/track title, this  
re-scroll the text.  
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1 Press  
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Press [OPEN] and [<] (eject).  
2 Press [1] [0].  
Pause  
[ [  
3 Press [BAND].  
Press [ /1].  
[ [  
Press [ /1] again to cancel.  
Note:  
Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular  
mode.  
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MP3/WMA Player  
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Caution:  
Available discs:  
Disc size: 5z (12 cm) only  
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push the front panel down or place  
Scan Play  
Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds.  
The first 10 seconds of each track plays in se-  
quence.  
Repeat Play  
Press [REPEAT].  
MP3/WMA data recorded CD media (CD-ROM,  
objects on it while it is open.  
use discs that have a seal or label  
lights.  
CD-R, CD-RW)  
3z (8 cm) CD is not available for this unit, so  
do not insert it absolutely.  
Before loading a disc, check to make sure that a  
disc is not already loaded.  
Refer to page 30 about notes on MP3/WMA.  
Refer to page 45 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs.  
attached.  
Do not  
pinch your finger or hand in the front  
panel.  
insert foreign matter into the disc  
slot.  
Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.  
Press and hold [SCAN] again for more than 2 sec-  
onds to cancel.  
watch the scroll display while driving a  
car. (page 29)  
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Random Play  
Press and hold [RANDOM] for more than 2 sec-  
Listening to MP3/WMA  
onds.  
lights.  
All the available tracks play in a random sequence.  
(eject)  
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1 Open the front panel.  
Press [OPEN].  
Close.  
Press and hold [RANDOM] again for more than  
2 seconds to cancel.  
2 Insert the disc.  
The display changes as shown below.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Label side  
[: 9] (track)  
[OPEN]  
Close the front panel manually.  
Data reading.  
File Selection  
MP3/WMA player  
[ [  
[9]: Next le.  
[ /1]  
[:]: Beginning of the current file.  
For the previous file, press twice.  
(pause)  
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse  
Press and hold.  
Folder number  
File number  
[9] (5): Fast forward.  
[:] (6): Fast reverse.  
Release to resume the regular play.  
Do not insert a disc when this indicator  
lights.  
Direct Track Selection  
Track number: 1 to 6  
Display Change  
Press [DISP] (display).  
Lights when the disc is loaded.  
When CD is in the player  
Press [SOURCE] to change to MP3/WMA  
player mode.  
Press a track number button from [1] to [6].  
Track number/  
playing time  
(default)  
Track number: 7 to 12  
Press and hold a track number button from [7] to  
[12] for more than 2 seconds.  
Clock display  
3 Stop and eject the disc.  
Press [OPEN] and [<] (eject).  
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Note:  
Scan Play  
Press [SCAN].  
The first 10 seconds of each file on all folder plays  
in sequence.  
Direct File Selection  
The power will be turned on automatically when  
a disc is loaded.  
Be sure to close the front panel while MP3/WMA  
playback.  
The file/folder name can be displayed.  
(page 29)  
It may take some time to distinguish CD-DA and  
MP3/WMA before playback starts.  
If you record too many folders and files onto a  
disc, it may take some time before playback  
starts.  
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1 Press  
.
2 Press [1] [0].  
Press [SCAN] again to cancel.  
3 Press [BAND].  
Folder Selection  
Pause  
Folder Scan Play  
[" ]: Next folder.  
[# ]: Previous folder.  
[ [  
Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds.  
From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the  
first file on each folder plays in sequence.  
Press [ /1].  
[ [  
Direct Folder Selection  
Press [ /1] again to cancel.  
Example: folder number 10  
1 Press twice.  
#
[ ]  
[OPEN]  
Press and hold [SCAN] again for more than 2 sec-  
onds to cancel.  
2 Press [1] [0].  
3 Press [BAND].  
Display Change  
Press [DISP] (display).  
Note:  
Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular  
mode.  
Operation returns to the start of the disc when a  
folder with no MP3 or WMA format files is selected.  
Folder/file number  
(default)  
File playing time  
Folder name (scroll)  
File name (scroll)  
[SCROLL] [RANDOM] [SCAN] [REPEAT] [DISP] (display)  
Text Scroll  
Press [SCROLL].  
Repeat Play  
Press [REPEAT].  
Random Play  
When the display is set to show folder/file name  
and ID3/WMA tag, this re-scroll the text.  
lights.  
Press [RANDOM].  
lights.  
All the available files on all folders play in a random  
sequence.  
ID3/WMA Tag Setting  
Press and hold [SCROLL] for more than 2 seconds.  
Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.  
Clock display  
Press [RANDOM] again to cancel.  
(Example: MP3)  
Folder Repeat Play  
Folder Random Play  
Note:  
Press and hold [REPEAT] for more than 2 seconds.  
Press and hold [RANDOM] for more than 2 sec-  
Displays when there is no  
blinks.  
Repeat the current folder.  
onds.  
blinks.  
file/folder name.  
The bit rate value changes when variable bit rate  
(VBR) data is played.  
When playing a Tree 1 file, the folder name is dis-  
played with the word ROOT” (root folder).  
Folder and file names can be displayed. Displayable  
character number varies with file systems.  
Characters that the player cannot display are  
shown as an asterisk.  
(Default)  
All the files on the current folder play in a random  
sequence.  
When a folder name is displayed:  
TAG ON: The album title is displayed.  
TAG OFF: The folder name is displayed.  
Press and hold [REPEAT] again for more than  
2 seconds to cancel.  
When a le name is displayed:  
TAG ON: The title/artist name is displayed.  
TAG OFF: The le name is displayed.  
Press and hold [RANDOM] again for more than  
2 seconds to cancel.  
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Notes on MP3/WMA  
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What is MP3/WMA?  
Recording MP3/WMA les on a CD-media  
TM  
MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) are the compression formats of digital audio.  
The former is developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group), and the latter is developed by Microsoft  
Corporation. Using these compression formats, you can record the contents of about 10 music CDs on a sin-  
gle CD media. (This gures refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a xed bit rate of 128 kbps  
and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.)  
You are recommended to minimize the chances  
of making a disc that contains both CD-DA les  
and MP3/WMA les.  
You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA  
les or displaying the information of MP3/WMA  
les recorded with certain writing software or CD  
recorders.  
The le extension .mp3or .wmashould be  
assigned to each le depending on the le format.  
This unit does not have the play list function.  
Although Multi-session recording is supported,  
the use of Disc-at-Once is recommended.  
If CD-DA les are on the same disc as MP3 or  
WMA les, the songs may not play in the in-  
tended order, or some songs may not play at  
all.  
When storing MP3 data and WMA data on the  
same disc, use different folders for each data.  
Do not record les other than MP3/WMA les and  
unnecessary folder on a disc.  
Note:  
MP3/WMA encoding and writing software are not supplied with this unit.  
CD writing software is not supplied with this unit.  
Supported le systems  
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO  
9660, Joliet, Romeo  
Points to remember when making MP3/WMA les  
Common  
The name of MP3/WMA le should be added by  
rules as shown in the following descriptions and  
also comply with the rules of each le system.  
MP3  
High bit rate and high sampling frequency are  
recommended for high quality sounds.  
Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recom-  
mended because playing time is not displayed  
properly and sound may be skipped.  
The playback sound quality differs depending on  
the encoding circumstances. For details, refer to  
the user manual of your own encoding software  
and writing software.  
It is recommended to set the bit rate to 128 kbps  
or more” and fixed.  
Note:  
Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD (CD Extra) is not  
supported.  
WMA  
It is recommended to set the bit rate to 64 kbps  
or more” and fixed.  
Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA  
file to enable this unit to playback.  
Compression formats (Recommend: Points to remember when making MP3/WMA files” on the previous page)  
Compression method  
Bit rate  
VBR  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Sampling frequency  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
16, 22.05, 24 kHz  
32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3)  
MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3)  
Windows Medio Audio Ver. 2, Ver. 8  
32 kj320 kbps  
8 kj160 kbps  
64 kj192 kbps  
Caution:  
Never assign the .mp3, or .wma” file name extension to a le that is not in the MP3/WMA format.  
This may not only produce noise from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing.  
Folder selection order/le playback order (example)  
Note:  
Root folder (root directory)  
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This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the  
presence or absence of MP3/WMA le.  
Display Information  
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Folder selection  
If the selected folder does not contain any MP3/WMA  
les, the nearest MP3/WMA les in the order of playback  
will be played.  
Playback order may be different from other MP3/WMA  
players even if the same disc is used.  
Displayed items  
In the order  
to  
to  
1
6
4
CD-TEXT  
MP3/WMA  
Folder name  
File name  
MP3 (ID3 tag)  
Album title  
Artist name  
Title name  
WMA (WMA tag)  
Album title  
Artist name  
Title name  
[3  
File selection  
Disc title  
Track title  
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[1  
[4  
[2  
In the order  
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6
ROOTappears when displaying the root folder name.  
Displayable characters  
Displayable length of file name/folder name: within 128 characters  
Name les and folders in accordance with the standard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writ-  
ing software for details.  
Maximum number of les/folders:  
[4  
Maximum number of les/folders: 999 (lesifolders)  
Maximum number of les in one folder: 255  
Maximum depth of trees: 8  
Tree 1  
Tree 2  
Tree 3  
.....Tree 8 (Max.)  
ASCII character set and special characters in each language can be displayed.  
Maximum number of folders: 255 (Root folder is included.)  
Copyright  
ASCII character set  
A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following symbols:  
(space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ˆ _ ` { | } ~  
Special characters  
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute  
and deliver copyrighted materials such as music  
without the approval of copyright holder except en-  
joying yourself personally.  
Windows Media, and the Windows  
logo are trademarks, or registered  
trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
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Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö ò ó ô õ ö  
Ù Ú Û Ü ù ú û ü  
Note:  
No warranty  
With some software in which MP3/WMA format files have been encoded, the character information may not  
be displayed properly.  
Undisplayable characters and symbols will be converted into an asterisk.  
Above description complies with our investigations  
as of December 2002. It has no warranty for repro-  
ducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA.  
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CD changer functions are designed for optional  
Panasonic CD changer unit.  
The following functions are not supported dur-  
ing playback through the CD changer:  
CD-ROM, CD-RW playback  
CD text display  
MP3/WMA playback.  
Pause  
In principle, CD-R disc play is supported but it  
does not follow that it will be possible to play all  
such discs properly.  
Repeat Play  
Scan Play  
Press [SCAN].  
The first 10 seconds of each track on all discs plays  
in sequence.  
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Press [REPEAT].  
lights.  
Preparation:  
Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine  
(CDs).  
Note:  
The power will be turned on automatically when  
a magazine is loaded.  
Repeat the current track.  
Press [REPEAT] again to cancel.  
Press [SCAN] again to cancel.  
CD changer mode display  
Disc Repeat Play  
Press and hold [REPEAT] for more than 2 seconds.  
blinks.  
Repeat the current disc.  
Disc Scan Play  
Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds.  
From the next disc, the first 10 seconds of the first  
track of all the discs plays in sequence.  
1 CD Changer Mode  
Lights when the changer is connected.  
(When a CD changer is connected and a  
magazine is in the changer.)  
Changer 1  
(This lights only when  
the dual changer con-  
Press [SOURCE] to change to CD changer  
mode.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Track  
number time  
Playing Disc  
number  
trol unit is connected.)  
Press and hold [REPEAT] again for more than  
Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds  
Note:  
2 seconds to cancel.  
again to cancel.  
Load a magazine with CDs.  
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse  
Press and hold.  
[9] (5): Fast forward.  
[:] (6): Fast reverse.  
Release to resume the regular play.  
Random Play  
Press [RANDOM].  
All the available tracks on all discs in the magazine  
play in a random sequence.  
Display Change  
Press [DISP] (display).  
Magazine is ejected in the CD changer mode.  
lights.  
Track number/playing  
time/disc number  
(default)  
Clock display  
Press [RANDOM] again to cancel.  
[BAND]  
(changer 1/2)  
Disc Random Play  
Press and hold [RANDOM] for more than 2 sec-  
Direct Disc Selection  
[RANDOM]  
[SCAN] [REPEAT]  
[DISP] (display)  
onds.  
blinks.  
Example: disc number 10  
2 Disc Selection  
Using Two Changers (Dual Changers)  
Use the dual changer control unit (CA-CD55; op-  
tion) to connect the 2 CD changers to this unit.  
(page 55)  
All the available tracks on the current disc play in a  
random sequence.  
[" ]: Next disc.  
[# ]: Previous disc.  
1 Press  
#
[ ]  
.
2 Press [1] [0].  
3 Track Selection  
Press [BAND].  
The selected changer number (either  
3 Press [BAND].  
Press and hold [RANDOM] again for more than  
2 seconds to cancel.  
or  
) lights.  
[9]: Next track.  
[:]: Beginning of the current track.  
Note:  
Note:  
For the previous track, press twice.  
For details on the Sirius receiver connections,  
Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular  
refer to the separate operating guide for Sirius.  
mode.  
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1 Press [SEL].  
2 Turn [VOL].  
[VOL # ]  
[VOL " ]  
(Press [VOL " ] or [VOL # ]  
on the remote control unit.)  
(Push.)  
Select  
Volume  
Default: 18  
[VOL " ]: Increases the volume.  
[VOL # ]: Decreases the volume.  
Setting range: 0 to 40  
Select  
Select  
Select  
Select  
[VOL " ]: Increases the bass.  
[VOL # ]: Decreases the bass.  
Bass and Treble  
You can adjust the bass and treble sound.  
Default: BAS (bass) 0 dB  
TRE (treble) 0 dB  
Setting range: j12 dB to i12 dB (by 2 dB)  
[VOL " ]: Increases the treble.  
[VOL # ]: Decreases the treble.  
Balance and Fader  
You can adjust the sound balance among the  
front, rear, right and left speakers.  
[VOL " ]: Right enhanced.  
[VOL # ]: Left enhanced.  
Default: BAL (balance) CNT (center)  
FAD (fader) CNT (center)  
Setting range: 15 levels each  
[VOL " ]: Front enhanced.  
[VOL # ]: Rear enhanced.  
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Subwoofer Level  
Select  
Select  
You can change the subwoofer volume level.  
[VOL " ]: Increases the level.  
[VOL # ]: Decreases the level.  
Default: 0 dB  
Setting range: MUTE (subwoofer mute)  
j6 dB to i6 dB (by 2 dB)  
[VOL " ]: Decrease the volume  
by 10 steps.  
Note:  
Muting or Attenuation  
You can select MUTE or ATTENUATION when  
Press [DISP] (display) to return to the  
regular mode.  
(attenuation)  
[MUTE] is pressed.  
If no operation takes place for more  
than 7 seconds in audio setting, the  
display returns to the regular mode.  
[VOL # ]: No sound.  
Default: MUTE  
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1 Press and hold [SEL] 2 Press [SEL].  
for more than 2 sec-  
onds.  
3 Turn [VOL].  
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(Press [" ] or [# ] on the  
remote control unit.)  
[# ]  
[" ]  
(Push.)  
Security Function  
When the key in the ignition is turned  
OFF.  
Security message will be displayed.  
[" ]: Security function is active.  
Security Function  
The security indicator blinks  
when the removable face plate  
is removed from the unit.  
Select  
[# ]: Security function is non-active.  
Default: SLED ON  
The panel removable alarm will be active.  
(page 51)  
When the removable face plate is re-  
moved.  
The security indicator blinks.  
(page 51)  
[" ]: Sirius control mode is selectable  
Excluding Sirius from  
Source Selection  
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as a source.  
Select  
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[# ]: Sirius control mode is not selec-  
table as a source even if the  
Sirius receiver is connected.  
(Press and hold.)  
Default: SET OFF  
2 sec.  
Pattern 4  
Pattern 3  
Note:  
Level Meter  
Select  
For details on the Excluding Sirius  
from Source Selection” function, refer  
to the separate operating guide for  
Sirius.  
Press [DISP] (display) to return to the  
regular mode.  
If no operation takes place for more  
than 7 seconds in function setting, the  
display returns to the regular mode.  
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Pattern 2  
[# ]  
[" ]  
Default: PATTERN 1  
Setting range:PATTERN 1 to 4,  
OFF  
Pattern 1  
Pattern off  
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Preliminary Steps  
Caution:  
Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or is  
something wrong.  
Check and take steps as described in the tables  
below.  
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Trouble  
Cause/Step  
Do not use the unit in abnormal condition, for  
example, without sound, or with smoke or foul  
smell, which can cause ignition or electric  
shock. Immediately stop using it and call the  
store where you purchased it.  
Station is too far, or signals are too weak.  
Select other stations of higher signal level.  
If You Suspect Something Wrong  
Immediately switch the power off.  
Disconnect the power connector and check that  
there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before  
asking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit your-  
self because it is dangerous to do so.  
The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.  
If there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the antenna control  
lead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the car correctly.  
Too much noise in FM  
stereo and monaural  
(AM) broadcasts.  
The ground connection of the radio antenna is not secure enough.  
Check the ground connection of the mounted base part of the  
antenna, and tighten up the screw.  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Common  
The radio antenna is not extended enough.  
Fully extend the radio antenna.  
Trouble  
Cause/Step  
Car’s engine switch is not on.  
Turn your cars ignition switch to ACC or ON.  
Battery cable is not correctly connected.  
Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.  
Preset station is reset.  
Cables are not correctly connected.  
Connect cables correctly.  
Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.  
Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.  
Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of the car.  
No power.  
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CD  
Fuse is burnt out.  
Trouble  
Cause/Step  
Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest  
Servicenter (see the attached sheet) and ask for fuse replacement.  
Disc is upside down.  
Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up.  
Mute is set to ON.  
Set it to OFF.  
Disc is dirty.  
Disc has scratches.  
Clean disc, referring to the section on “ Notes on CD/CD Media  
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” . (page 45)  
Cables are not correctly connected.  
Connect cables correctly.  
No sound.  
Condensation (dew).  
Wait for a while before use.  
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Disc is in the CD  
compartment but no  
sound is made, or disc  
is ejected automatically.  
A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA type is played.  
Discs that have CD-DA or MP3/WMA type data should be used.  
A mobile phone is used near the unit.  
Keep the mobile phone away from the unit.  
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The unit’s grounding wire is not connected securely.  
Check the metal areas of the car body (chassis), and connect the  
grounding wire more securely.  
A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is played.  
Discs that have CD-DA type data should be used.  
The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in  
combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)  
and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to  
instructions for the concerned devices for details.  
Audio sound is output  
but the display shows  
demonstration message.  
Demonstration mode is ON.  
Press [DISP] (display) to cancel demonstration mode.  
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CD  
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Trouble  
Cause/Step  
Trouble  
Cause/Step  
The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this  
player.  
Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,  
Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).  
Disc is dirty.  
Disc has scratches.  
Clean disc, referring to the section on “ Notes on CD/CD Media  
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” . (page 45)  
No playback.  
Sound skips, bad sound  
quality. (e.g. caused by  
noise)  
The MP3 file is missing the .mp3” file name extension.  
Make sure to add the “ .mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.  
The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in  
combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)  
and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to  
instructions for the concerned devices for details.  
The WMA file is missing the .wmale name extension.  
Make sure to add the “ .wma” extension to each WMA file name.  
The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much.  
As checking of files takes longer in this case, do not record any  
unnecessary folders or files other than MP3/WMA on the disc.  
It takes too long for  
playback to start.  
Mounting angle is over 30o.  
Adjust mounting angle to less than 30x.  
Sound skips due to  
vibration.  
Instable mounting.  
Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the  
section on installation.  
The recording quality differs depending on the encoding software  
used, and on settings such as the bit rate. Set the bit rate within the  
range specified in the specifications chart (page 57).  
It is recommended to set the bit rate to “ 128 kbps or more” and  
Fixed” .  
Poor recording quality,  
sound skipping.  
Disc is defective.  
Mechanical trouble.  
Press [OPEN] to open the panel and press [<] (eject). If normal  
operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the  
unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.  
High-speed writing was executed when MP3/WMA data was recorded on  
the disc.  
Decrease writing speed as low as possible.  
Disc is not ejected.  
Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback order.  
Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by  
adding a prefix in the range of “ 01j“ 99” , etc. to the file name.  
For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.  
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Disc is dirty.  
Disc has scratches.  
Clean disc, referring to the section on “ Notes on CD/CD Media  
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)” . (page 45)  
Files are not played in  
the desired order.  
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CD text is not displayed  
normally.  
The disc does not conform to the file systems supported by this player.  
Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems (ISO 9660 Level 1,  
Level 2, Joliet, Romeo or Apple Extension to ISO 9660).  
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An attempt has been made to play a mixed disc.  
In the case of mixed discs, MP3 files may be played with their  
sound muted.  
Folder/file name is not  
displayed correctly.  
Time is counted but no  
sound comes out.  
There may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder  
(CD-R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your  
writing software.  
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An attempt has been made to play a regular CD-ROM disc.  
Insert a CD-DA disc.  
You ran the file in fast forward or fast reverse during playback or turned  
off the ignition switch of the car during playback.  
Playing another file will return the file playing time to normal.  
File playing time is not  
displayed correctly.  
You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file.  
The file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format file is  
sometimes displayed incorrectly.  
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Error Display Messages  
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Trouble  
Cause/Step  
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CD  
Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side.  
Adjust balance/fader setting as appropriate.  
Display  
Cause/Step  
No sound from left, right,  
front or rear speaker.  
Cables are not correctly connected.  
Connect the cables correctly.  
Disc is dirty, or is upside down.  
Check the disc.  
Left and right sounds  
are reversed in stereo  
listening.  
The speaker wires are reversed between right and left.  
Connect the speaker wires to the correct ones.  
Remote Control Unit  
Trouble  
Cause/Step  
Disc has scratches.  
Check the disc.  
Battery polarities are reversed.  
Insert the battery correctly.  
Wrong the battery.  
Check the battery.  
Buttons are invalid for  
operation.  
No operation by some cause.  
If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you  
purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.  
The battery has run down.  
Replace the battery.  
Remote control unit is in the wrong direction.  
Direct the remote control unit at sensor on the front panel.  
MP3/WMA  
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 extension, damaged data, etc.)  
§
Select a file that the player can read. Confirm the type of data  
recorded on the disc. Create a new disc if necessary.  
WMA  
An attempt has been made to play a copy-protected WMA file.  
§
Play WMA files which are not copy-protected.  
No disc is in the player.  
Insert discs in the player.  
§ If all the files cannot be played, E4 or E5 remains on the display.  
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Maintenance  
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CD Changer  
Notes on CD/CD Media  
(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)  
Notes on CD-Rs/RWs  
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Display  
Cause/Step  
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 temper-  
atures and high humidity than ordinary music  
CDs. Leaving them inside a car for extended peri-  
ods may damage them and make playback im-  
possible.  
The unit may not successfully play back a  
CD-R/RW that was made by the combination of  
writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)  
and a disc if they are incompatible one another.  
This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the  
session is not closed.  
If you use commercial CDs, they must have  
either of these labels below.  
Disc is dirty, or is upside down.  
A disc other than a music CD (CD-DA type) is loaded.  
Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)  
Disc has scratches.  
Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)  
How to hold the disc  
Do not touch the underside of the disc.  
Do not scratch the discs.  
Do not bend the disc.  
When not in use, keep the disc in the case.  
No operation by some cause.  
If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you  
purchased the unit or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.  
The display continues if you cannot switch off the power.  
No disc is in the changer (magazine).  
Insert discs into the changer (magazine).  
Label side  
This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which  
contains other than CD-DA (or MP3/WMA data  
The dual changer control unit is connected, and the connections are now  
being checked.  
The connections are now being checked so please wait a few  
moments.  
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Do not use irregularly shaped discs.  
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Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW  
disc for handling it.  
The dual changer control unit is connected but the changers are not  
connected.  
The changer has become disconnected from the main unit in the  
changer mode.  
Verify that correct connections have been made.  
Do not leave discs on the following places:  
Direct sunlight  
Near car heaters  
Dirty, dusty and damp areas  
Seats and dashboards  
Note:  
For details, refer to operating instructions for the changer used.  
Disc cleaning  
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center out-  
ward.  
Maintenance  
Replacing the Fuse  
Your product is designed and manufactured to en-  
sure a minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, a soft  
cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use ben-  
zine, thinner or other solvents.  
Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A).  
Using different substitutes or fuses with higher rat-  
ings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse,  
could cause fire or damage to the unit.  
<Right>  
<Wrong>  
If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest  
Panasonic Servicenter for service.  
Product Servicing  
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the  
problem, we recommend that you take it to your  
nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The  
product should be serviced only by a qualified tech-  
nician.  
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.  
Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or  
ballpoint pen stroke.  
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If your car is not wired for an audio unit:  
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the  
battery, usually marked BAT.  
Identify All Leads  
The first step in installation is to identify all the car  
wires you’ll use when hooking up your sound sys-  
tem.  
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WARNING  
Speakers  
This installation information is de-  
signed for experienced installers and is  
not intended for non-technical individu-  
als. It does not contain warnings or cau-  
tions of potential dangers involved in  
attempting to install this product.  
Any attempt to install this product in a  
motor car by anyone other than quali-  
fied installer could cause damage to the  
electrical system and could result in se-  
rious personal injury or death.  
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label  
it using masking tape and a permanent marker. This  
will help avoid confusion when making connections  
later.  
Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads  
for each speaker which are usually color coded.  
A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the  
speaker they are connected with is to test the leads  
using a 1.5 V AA battery as follows.  
Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and  
stroke the other lead across the other pole. You will  
hear a scraping sound in one of the speakers if you  
are holding a speaker lead.  
Note:  
Do not connect the power connector to the stereo  
unit until you have made all connections. If there  
are no plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires,  
insulate all exposed leads with electrical tape until  
you are ready to use them. Identify the leads in  
the following order.  
Install the unit in the dashboard.  
Check the operation of the unit.  
If you encounter problems, please consult your  
nearest professional installer.  
Installation Hardware  
If not, keep testing different lead combinations until  
you have located all the speaker leads. When you  
label them, include the speaker location for each.  
No.  
Item  
Diagram Qty  
1
Mounting collar  
1
Power Lead  
Caution:  
Antenna Motor  
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:  
Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug  
(leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you  
can work with individual leads.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Hex. nut (5 mm·)  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative  
ground auto battery system only. Do not at-  
tempt to use it in any other system. Doing so  
could cause serious damage.  
If your car is equipped with an automatic power an-  
tenna, identify the car motor antenna lead by con-  
necting one bulb tester lead to the car battery lead  
and touching the remaining exposed wires from the  
cut radio connector plug one at a time. You will  
hear the antenna motor activate when you touch the  
correct wire.  
Rear support strap  
Before you begin installation, look for the items  
which are packed with your unit.  
Tapping screw  
(5 mm·a16 mm)  
Mounting bolt (5 mm·)  
Antenna  
Warranty CardFill this out promptly.  
Panasonic Servicenter List for Service Directory  
Keep for future reference in case the product  
needs servicing.  
Installation HardwareNeeded for in-dash in-  
stallation.  
Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and  
ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.  
The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a metal  
plug at the end.  
Power connector  
Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the  
exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug.  
Touch one wire at a time until you find the outlet  
that causes the test bulb to light.  
Connect All Leads  
Removable face plate  
case  
Now that you have identified all the wires in the car,  
you are ready to begin connecting them to the  
stereo unit wires. The wiring diagram (page 52)  
shows the proper connections and color coding of  
the leads.  
Required Tools  
You’ll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 V AA battery, and  
the following:  
Trim plate  
Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb  
also turns off and on, that outlet is the car power  
lead.  
Lock cancel plate  
12 V DC  
Test bulb  
Electrical  
tape  
Side-cut  
pliers  
We strongly recommend that you test the unit be-  
fore making a final installation.  
If your car is not wired for an audio unit:  
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radio  
(RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN).  
You can set the unit on the floor and make tempo-  
rary connections to test the unit. Use electrical tape  
to cover all exposed wires.  
Overview  
Battery Lead  
This product should be installed by a professional.  
However, if you plan to install this product yourself,  
your first step is to decide where to install it. The in-  
structions in these pages will guide you through the  
remaining steps:  
If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need  
to locate the car’s battery lead. Otherwise you may  
ignore this procedure. (The yellow battery lead pro-  
vides continuous power to maintain a clock, memo-  
ry storage, or other function.)  
Important:  
Connect the red power lead last, after you have  
made and insulated all other connections.  
Dashboard Specifications  
Thickness Min. 316z (4.75 mm)  
Max. 732z (5.56 mm)  
(Please refer to the “ WARNINGstatement  
above.)  
Ground  
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:  
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car  
battery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb  
to the chassis and checking the remaining exposed  
wires from the cut radio connector plug.  
Connect the black ground lead of the power connec-  
tor to the metal car chassis.  
2332z (53 mm)  
Identify and label the car wires.  
Connect the car wires to the wires of the power  
connector.  
7532z (182 mm)  
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Final Checks  
1. Make sure that all wires are properly connected  
and insulated.  
2. Make sure that the stereo unit is securely held in  
the mounting collar.  
3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper  
operation.  
Installation Procedures  
Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram  
(page 52) for the proper hookups. Follow the dia-  
gram carefully to avoid damaging the speakers and  
the stereo unit.  
The speakers used must be able to handle more  
than 50 W of audio power. If using an optional  
audio amplifier, the speakers should be able to han-  
dle the maximum amplifier output power. Speakers  
with low input ratings can be damaged. Speaker im-  
pedance should measure 4–8 , which is typically  
marked on most speakers. Lower or higher imped-  
ance speakers will affect output and can cause both  
speaker and stereo unit damage.  
Motor Antenna  
Connect the car motor antenna lead to the dark blue  
motor antenna relay control lead.  
(Do not confuse the antenna lead with blue/white  
stripe lead for a power amplifier.)  
Battery  
First complete the electrical connections, and then  
check them for correctness. (page 52)  
The included mounting collar 1 is designed  
specifically for this unit. Do not use it to attach  
any other model.  
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Insert mounting collar 1 into the  
dashboard, and bend the mounting tabs  
out with a screwdriver.  
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If you have difficulties, consult your nearest author-  
ized professional installer for assistance.  
The tabs to be bent vary depending on the  
car. To securely install the unit, fully bend  
a number of the tabs so that there is no  
rattling.  
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connector  
Preparation  
We strongly recommend that you wear gloves  
for installation work to protect yourself from  
injuries.  
When bending the mounting tabs of the  
mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful  
not to injure your hands and fingers.  
Example:  
Mounting  
springs (§)  
Tab  
Mounting holes  
Disconnect the cable from the negative -battery  
terminal (see caution below).  
Unit should be installed in a horizontal position  
with the front end up at a convenient angle, but  
not more than 30o.  
5 Mounting bolt  
Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio  
wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.  
Antenna  
Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead  
into the antenna receptacle.  
Secure the rear of the unit.  
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After xing mounting bolt  
and power con-  
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nector , fix the rear of the unit to the car  
Mounting springs (§)  
body by either method (a) or (b) shown below.  
Equipment  
Connect any optional equipment such as an amplifi-  
er, according to the instructions furnished with the  
equipment. Leave about 12z (30 cm) of distance be-  
tween the speaker leads/amplifier unit and the an-  
tenna/antenna extension cord. Read the operating  
and installation instructions of any equipment you  
will connect to this unit.  
3 Insert trim plate 8.  
Less than 30x  
After installation,  
reconnect the nega-  
tive -battery ter-  
minal.  
Engage the mounting  
springs (§) in the  
mounting holes of  
the mounting collar  
1 rmly.  
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Caution:  
Mounting  
hole  
Power  
Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a  
car with a trip or navigational computer since  
all user settings stored in memory will be lost.  
Instead take extra care with installing the unit  
to prevent shorts.  
Connect the red power lead to the correct car radio  
wire or to the appropriate fuse port on the fuse  
block.  
If the stereo unit functions properly with all these  
connections made, disconnect the wires and pro-  
ceed to the final installation.  
Mounting springs  
(a) Using the rear support strap 3  
(b) Using the rubber cushion (option)  
Fire wall of car  
Rear support bracket  
(provided on the car)  
Dashboard Installation  
Installation Opening  
Rubber cushion (option)  
4 Tapping screw  
3 mm·  
Final Installation  
Lead Connections  
Connect all wires, making sure that each connection  
is insulated and secure. Bundle all loose wires and  
fasten them with tape so they will not fall down  
later. Now insert the stereo unit into the mounting  
collar.  
23/32q  
(53 mm)  
2 Hex. nut  
75/32q  
(182 mm)  
3 Rear support  
strap  
This unit can be installed in any dashboard having  
an opening as shown above. The dashboard should  
be 316z (4.75 mm)j732z (5.56 mm) thick in order to  
be able to support the unit.  
5 Mounting bolt  
5 Mounting bolt  
1 Mounting collar  
Congratulations! After making a few final checks,  
you’re ready to enjoy your new auto stereo system.  
1 Mounting collar  
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Anti-Theft System  
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate.  
Removing this face plate makes the radio totally in-  
operable. The security indicator will blink.  
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Remove the Unit  
Switch off the power of the unit.  
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Remove the removable face plate.  
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1 Press [OPEN]. The removable face plate  
Place the Removable Face Plate  
1 Open.  
will be opened.  
Contact  
2 Push.  
7 Removable face plate case  
into Case  
1 Switch off the power of the unit.  
[OPEN]  
2 Remove the removable face plate. (page 50)  
3 Gently press the bottom of the case and open  
the cover. Place the face plate into the case and  
take it with you when you leave the car.  
3 Pull  
out.  
2 Push the face plate to the left.  
3 Pull it out toward you.  
Install Removable Face Plate  
Contact  
1 Fit the face plate with its left hole on one of the  
pins provided on the main unit.  
2 Remove the trim plate 8with a screwdriver.  
8 Trim plate  
2 Fit the other hole on the other pin applying  
2
slight pressure.  
3
Screwdriver  
3 Move the face plate up and down a few times to  
make sure it is secure. Then close the front  
panel and press down the right side of the face  
plate until it clicks into plate.  
1
3 1 Insert the lock cancel plates 9 along  
Security Indicator  
1 Insert.  
the grooves on both sides of the main  
unit until clickis heard.  
Security indicator  
The security indicator blinks when the removable  
face plate is removed from the unit.  
Insert the tab  
end in the  
outer groove.  
2 Pull out the unit while pushing the  
This function is activated when the security function  
is on. (page 36)  
plates further inside.  
Panel Removal Alarm  
9 Lock cancel plate  
This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to re-  
move the panel before leaving your car.  
Click”  
This function is activated when the security function  
is on. (page 36)  
Caution:  
2 Pull out.  
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.  
4 Remove the unit by pulling with both hands.  
To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push  
it down or place objects on it while it is open.  
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Electrical Connections  
Accessory used for wiring  
No.  
Item  
Qty  
Caution:  
This product is designed to operate with a 12 V  
DC, negative ground battery system.  
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow  
the connection diagram below.  
Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a  
possible short-circuit from the car chassis.  
Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free  
from touching any metal parts.  
Remember, if your car has a drive computer or a  
navigation computer, the data of its memory  
may be erased when the battery terminals are  
disconnected.  
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Power connector  
1
Remove approximately 14z (5 mm) of protective  
covering from the ends of the leads before con-  
necting.  
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R (red)  
CD.C-IN  
L (white)  
Do not insert the power connector into the unit  
until the wiring is completed.  
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Wiring Diagram  
Subwoofer cord  
(Red)  
Monaural  
S.W-OUT  
(White)  
Antenna  
: L (white) Preamp output connector (rear)  
: R (red)  
Preamp output connector (front)  
CD changer control connector  
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External amplifier control power lead  
(max. 500 mA)  
Power  
connector  
Fuse (15 A)§  
(Blue/white stripe)  
This lead is for connection to the power amplifier.  
§
If the fuse (rear panel) blows frequently,  
there may be something wrong with the unit.  
Consult your nearest Panasonic Servicenter  
Note:  
This lead is used for power control when an external power amplifier  
is connected. The power supply of a power amplifier will be activated  
when turning on the power of this unit.  
for service.  
(White)  
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Left  
(White/black stripe)  
Front speaker lead  
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FRONT SP  
To front speaker  
Dual CD changer control lead  
(Brown/white stripe)  
(Blue)  
(Gray)  
Right  
Note:  
-
Insulate this lead with vinyl tape when you do not connect it.  
(Gray/black stripe)  
(Green)  
Antenna control lead  
(to motor antenna) (max. 500 mA)  
This lead is not intended for use with switch actuated power  
antenna.  
+
Left  
(Green/black stripe)  
Rear speaker lead  
-
+
REAR SP  
Note:  
To rear speaker  
The power antenna extends automatically  
when the AM/FM radio mode is selected.  
(Violet)  
Right  
-
(Violet/black stripe)  
ACC  
ACC power lead  
To ACC power, _12 V DC.  
(Red)  
Caution:  
Do not connect more than one  
speaker to one set of speaker leads.  
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BATTERY 15 A  
Battery lead  
To the car battery, continuous _12 V DC.  
(Yellow)  
R
Ground lead  
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.  
(Black)  
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Note:  
Electrical Connections  
(continued)  
For wiring, carefully read the operating instructions for the devices connected.  
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U  
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U  
Upgrading the System 1  
Upgrading the System 2  
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Example Combination  
CD changer (CX-DP88U, option)  
Stereo power amplier (option)  
Example Combination  
CD changer (CX-DP88U, option)  
Dual changer control unit  
(CA-CD55, option)  
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Power connector  
R (red)  
R (red)  
CD changer input cord  
CQ-DFX683U  
(Red)  
Subwoofer cord  
Stereo power  
amplifier  
S.W-OUT  
L (white)  
L (white)  
Subwoofer  
RCA cord  
DIN extension cord  
(supplied with CA-CD55)  
(bridged  
connection)  
(supplied with CA-CD55)  
(White)  
Dual changer  
output cord  
RCA cord  
(option)  
Monaural  
Dual changer  
control unit  
(CA-CD55, option)  
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TWIN CD C-CONT  
CD changer input cord  
R (red)  
RCA cord (R)  
Dual CD changer control lead  
CD.C-IN  
(Brown/white stripe)  
CD changer  
control connector  
L (white)  
RCA cord (L)  
CQ-DFX683U  
CQ-DF583U  
CD changer (CX-DP88U, option)  
Changer 1  
connecting  
cord  
Changer 2  
connecting  
cord  
Note:  
For details on the Sirius receiver  
connections, refer to the separate  
operating guide for Sirius.  
DIN cord  
RCA cord  
DIN cord  
RCA cord  
Extension cord  
(supplied with CX-DP88U)  
Preamp output connector (rear)  
Preamp output connector (front)  
: L (white)  
: R (red)  
DIN cord  
Fuse (3 A)  
Fuse (3 A)  
Battery lead  
Ground lead  
Battery lead  
Ground lead  
Battery lead  
Ground lead  
Fuse (3 A)  
CD changer  
(CX-DP88U, option)  
CD changer  
(CX-DP88U, option)  
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Specications  
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General  
Power supply:  
FM Stereo Radio  
CD Player  
12 V DC (11 Vj16 V),  
Frequency range:  
Usable sensitivity:  
87.9 MHzj107.9 MHz  
11.0 dBf.  
Sampling frequency:  
DA converter:  
8 times oversampling  
1 bit/4 DAC system  
Astigma 3-beam  
Semiconductor laser  
780 nm  
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test voltage 14.4 V, neg-  
ative ground  
(1.25 ¨V, 75 )  
50 dB quieting sensitivity: 15.2 dBf. (1.6 ¨V, 75 )  
Pick-up type:  
Light source:  
Wave length:  
Frequency response:  
Signal to noise ratio:  
Total harmonic distortion: 0.01 % (1 kHz)  
Wow and utter:  
Channel separation:  
Current consumption:  
Less than 2.2 A  
(CD play mode;  
0.5 Wa4 channels)  
Maximum power output: 50 Wa4 channels at  
1 kHz, volume control  
Frequency response:  
Alternate channel  
selectivity:  
30 Hzj15 kHz (n3 dB)  
20 Hzj20 kHz (n1 dB)  
96 dB  
75 dB  
Stereo separation:  
Image response ratio:  
IF response ratio:  
Signal to noise ratio:  
35 dB (1 kHz)  
75 dB  
100 dB  
70 dB  
maximum  
Below measurable limits  
75 dB  
Tone adjustment range:  
Bass:  
Treble:  
Speaker impedance:  
Preamp output voltage:  
n12 dB at 100 Hz  
n12 dB at 10 kHz  
4j8 ≠  
2.5 V (CD play mode;  
1 kHz, 0 dB)  
CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U  
MP3 decoding:  
MPEG 1 audio layer 3/  
MPEG 2 audio layer 3  
AM Radio  
Frequency range:  
Usable sensitivity:  
530 kHzj1 710 kHz  
29 dB/¨V  
Bit rate:  
Preamp output  
impedance:  
MPEG 1 audio layer 3: 32 kbpsj320 kbps,  
VBR (Variable Bit Rate)  
(25 ¨V, S/N 20 dB)  
200 ≠  
MPEG 2 audio layer 3: 8 kbpsj160 kbps, VBR  
(Variable Bit Rate)  
CQ-DFX683U  
Subwoofer output voltage: 2.5 V  
Subwoofer output  
Sampling frequency:  
MPEG 1 audio layer 3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
impedance:  
200 ≠  
MPEG 2 audio layer 3: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz  
Dimensions (WaHaD): 7za115/16za61/8z  
(178a50a155 mm)  
Weight:  
3 lbs. 1 oz (1.4 kg)  
WMA:  
Bit rate:  
Sampling frequency:  
64 kbpsj192 kbps  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
Above specications comply with EIA standards.  
Note:  
Specications and the design are subject to modi-  
cation without notice due to improvements in  
technology.  
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