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 (CQ-DFX683U) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita
Safety Information E N G L I S H The following applies only in the U.S.A. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Información para su seguridad MISE EN GARDE: ADVERTENCIA: POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L’HUMIDITÉ. PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O SACUDIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE PRODUCTO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.
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Contents E N G L I S H Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Use this Product Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Before Reading these Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ❒ Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories E N G L I S H POWER SOURCE 1 CQ-DFX683U MENU SEL NUMBER MUTE Control Reference Guide (remote control unit) MUTE Buttons of the remote control function in the same way as the controls on the main unit of the reference page. MODE 1 2 3 RAND SCAN REP 4 5 7 8 BAND VOL 6 PRG 9 TUNE TRACK 0 DISP Point the remote control unit at the sensor.
Remote Control Unit Preparation E N G L I S H Battery Installation 3 1 Remove the battery holder. General Lithium battery (included) Back side ON: Press [PWR]. OFF: Press and hold [PWR] again on the main unit for more than 1 second. 2 Install the battery on the battery holder.
General (continued) E N G L I S H Volume 5 Clock Set S•HDB (Super High Definition Bass) Turn [VOL]. [VOL #] Down [VOL "] Up With music genres like rock music, the bass-sound will be more powerful. Press [S•HDB]. S•HDB is non-active. (default) [VOL "]: Up [VOL #]: Down Level Meter CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U Press [LEVEL]. Note: ≥ The sound level for each source is stored in memory. (For radio, one volume setting for AM, one volume setting for all FMs) 1 Press [DISP] (display).
Caution: ≥ To ensure safety, never attempt to preset stations while you are driving. Radio E N G L I S H Mode 1 Radio Press [SOURCE] to change to the radio 7 Radio mode display E N G L I S H Preset Station Setting FM stereo indicator 8 ≥ Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories. mode. Band Manual Preset Memory Frequency [%] [$] (tuning) Manually save a station in the preset memory.
CD Player E N G L I S H 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. ≥ Refer to page 45 about notes on CD-Rs/RWs. 9 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 attached.
CD Player (continued) E N G L I S H MP3/WMA Player CQ-DF203U Caution: ≥ Available discs: • Disc size: 5z (12 cm) only • MP3/WMA data recorded CD media (CD-ROM, 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. 11 Scan Play Press and hold [SCAN] for more than 2 seconds.
MP3/WMA Player (continued) E N G L I S H Note: ≥ 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) 13 Scan Play ≥ 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. Press [SCAN]. The first 10 seconds of each file on all folder plays in sequence.
MP3/WMA Player (continued) E N G L I S H E N G L I S H CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U Notes on MP3/WMA 15 16 ❐ What is MP3/WMA? ❐ Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD-media MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) and WMA (Windows MediaTM 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 single CD media.
CD Changer Control E N G L I S H CD changer functions are designed for optional Panasonic CD changer unit. 17 Preparation: ≥ Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine (CDs). Note: ≥ The power will be turned on automatically when a magazine is loaded. Changer Mode 1 CD (When a CD changer is connected and a CQ-DFX683U ≥ The following functions are not supported during playback through the CD changer: • CD-ROM, CD-RW playback • CD text display • MP3/WMA playback.
Audio Settings E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 19 20 1 Press [SEL]. 2 Turn [VOL]. (Push.) Select Volume Default: 18 Setting range: 0 to 40 Select 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) Balance and Fader Select Select You can adjust the sound balance among the front, rear, right and left speakers.
Function Settings E N G L I S H E N G L I S H 21 22 1 Press and hold [SEL] 2 Press [SEL]. 3 Turn [VOL]. for more than 2 seconds. CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U (Press ["] or [#] on the remote control unit.) (Push.) [#] ["] Security Function Security Function ["]: Security function is active. Select The security indicator blinks when the removable face plate is removed from the unit. When the key in the ignition is turned OFF. ≥ Security message will be displayed.
E N G L I S H Troubleshooting 23 Check and take steps as described in the tables below. Preliminary Steps 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 yourself because it is dangerous to do so. Caution: ≥ Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or is something wrong.
Troubleshooting (continued) E N G L I S H ❐ CD/MP3/WMA CQ-DFX683U CD CQ-DF203U (continued) 25 CQ-DF583U (continued) Sound skips, bad sound quality. (e.g. caused by noise) Disc is not ejected. CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U CD text is not displayed normally. ≥ 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. ≥ Disc is dirty. ≥ Disc has scratches.
E N G L I S H 27 Troubleshooting (continued) The model CQ-DF203U does not support MP3/WMA playback. ❐ Sound Setting Error Display Messages Trouble No sound from left, right, front or rear speaker. Left and right sounds are reversed in stereo listening. Cause/Step Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side. ➡Adjust balance/fader setting as appropriate.
Troubleshooting (continued) E N G L I S H ❐ CD Changer 29 CQ-DFX683U Maintenance CQ-DF583U Display Cause/Step ≥ 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.) No operation by some cause.
Installation Guide E N G L I S H ❐ Identify All Leads WARNING 31 This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not intended for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of potential dangers involved in attempting to install this product. ❐ Installation Hardware No. 1 Item Diagram Mounting collar Q’ty 1 2 Hex.
Installation Guide (continued) E N G L I S H Speakers Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram (page 52) for the proper hookups. Follow the diagram 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 handle the maximum amplifier output power. Speakers with low input ratings can be damaged.
E N G L I S H Installation Guide (continued) Anti-Theft System Remove the Unit 35 Switch off the power of the unit. This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable. The security indicator will blink. the removable face plate. 1 Remove 1 Press [OPEN]. The removable face plate 1 Open. will be opened. [OPEN] Place the Removable Face Plate into Case Contact 2 Push. 3 Pull 2 Push the face plate to the left. out.
Electrical Connections E N G L I S H 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. ≥ Remove approximately 1⁄4z (5 mm) of protective covering from the ends of the leads before connecting. ≥ Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
E N G L I S H 39 Electrical Connections (continued) Note: ≥ For wiring, carefully read the operating instructions for the devices connected. ❐ Upgrading the System 1 ❐ Upgrading the System 2 CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583U Example Combination ≥ CD changer (CX-DP88U, option) ≥ Dual changer control unit (CA-CD55, option) (Red) RCA cord (R) L (white) Dual changer output cord (White) Monaural R (red) . Dual CD changer control lead CD changer input cord TWIN CD C-CONT CD.
E N G L I S H Specifications 41 Power supply: ❐ General Current consumption: Maximum power output: Tone adjustment range: Bass: Treble: Speaker impedance: Preamp output voltage: Preamp output impedance: 12 V DC (11 Vj16 V), test voltage 14.4 V, negative ground Less than 2.2 A (CD play mode; 0.5 Wa4 channels) 50 Wa4 channels at 1 kHz, volume control maximum n12 dB at 100 Hz n12 dB at 10 kHz 4j8 ≠ 2.5 V (CD play mode; 1 kHz, 0 dB) 200 ≠ CQ-DFX683U Subwoofer output voltage: 2.
