Panasonic CQ-C8400, C8100U, C8300U, CQ-C8200 Operating Instructions Manual

Removable Full Front MP3 WMA CD Player/Receiver with Full Dot Matrix
Display and CD Changer Control

CQ-C8400/C8300U

Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver with Full Dot Matrix Display and
CD Changer Control

CQ-C8200/C8100U

≥ 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.

(CQ-C8400U)

Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions

Manuel d’instructionsManuel d’instructions

Manual de instruccionesManual de instrucciones

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Item Diagram Q’ty

Screw Kit (YEP0FZ3158)

≥ Hex. Nut (5 mm‡)

1

≥ Tapping Screw

(5 mm‡t16 mm)

1

≥ Mounting Bolt

(5 mm‡)

1

≥ Lock Cancel Plate

2

Rear Support Strap

(YEFG04019)

1

Removable Face Plate
Case

(YEFA131646)

1

Power Connector

(YEAJ02871)

1

Item Diagram Q’ty

Remote Control Unit

(YEFX9992663)

1

Lithium Battery
<CR2025>

1

Instruction kit

≥ Operating Instructions

(YEFM284108)

1

≥ Warranty Card, etc.

1 set

Mounting Collar

(YEFX0215873)

1

Trim Plate

(YEFC05605)

1

Safety Information

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
ONLY THE INCLUDED COMPONENTS.

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
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

The following applies only in the U.S.A.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifi cations to
this equipment would void the user’s authority
to operate this device.

NOTICE:

This product has a fl uorescent lamp that
contains a small amount of mercury. It
also contains lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated
in your community due to environmental
considerations.
For disposal or recycling information
please contact your local authorities,
or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>

Precautions

When Driving

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffi c conditions.

When Washing Your Car

Do not expose the product, including the speakers
and CDs, to water or excessive moisture. This could
cause electrical shorts, fi re, or other damage.

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.

Use the Proper Power Supply

This product is designed to operate with a 12 V DC,
negative ground battery system (the normal system
in a North American car).

Disc Mechanism

Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.

Use Authorized Servicenters

This product is made of precision parts. Do not
attempt to disassemble or adjust any parts. Please
refer to the Servicenter list including with this
product for service assistance.

For Installation

This product should be installed in a horizontal
position with the front end up at a convenient angle,
but not more than 30°.

Note:

≥ The preset memory is cleared to return to the

original factory setting when the power connector
or battery is disconnected.

Find the model number and serial number on either the back or bottom of the unit. Please record them in the
space below and retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to help with identifi cation in case
of theft.

MODEL NUMBER CQ-C8400U / CQ-C8300U / CQ-C8200U / CQ-C8100U
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
FROM

Accessories

Panasonic welcomes you to our ever growing family of electronic product owners. We know that

this product will bring you many hours of enjoyment. 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 discover 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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Removable Full Front MP3 WMA CD Player/Receiver with Full Dot Matrix Display and
CD Changer Control

CQ-C8200/C8100U

Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver with Full Dot Matrix Display and CD Changer
Control

Note:

≥ Please refer to page 9 for information on differences in each model.

Note:

≥ 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 modifi cation without prior notice due to improvements.
≥ Mounting collar 1 and trim plate 7 are mounted on the main unit at shipment (page 60).

Pièce Schéma Qté

Ensemble de vissage (YEP0FZ3158)

≥ Écrou hexagonal

(5 mm‡)

1

≥ Vis autotaraudeuse

(5 mm‡t16 mm)

1

≥ Boulon de montage

(5 mm‡)

1

≥ Plaque de

déverrouillage

2

Plaque de fi xation arrière

(YEFG04019)

1

Étui pour panneau avant
amovible

(YEFA131646)

1

Connecteur d’alimentation

(YEAJ02871)

1

Pièce Schéma Qté

Télécommande

(YEFX9992663)

1

Pile au lithium
<CR2025>

1

Ensemble d’instructions

≥ Manuel d’instructions

(YEFM284108)

1

≥ Carte de garantie, etc.

1

Collier de montage

(YEFX0215873)

1

Plaque de garniture

(YEFC05605)

1

Consignes de sécurité

MISE EN GARDE:

POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ÉLECTROCUTION, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET
APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L’HUMIDITÉ.

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’INTERFÉRENCES, UTILISEZ UNIQUEMENT LES
COMPOSANTS FOURNIS.

ATTENTION:

CET APPAREIL EST UN PRODUIT LASER DE LA
CLASSE I.
L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU RÉGLAGES OU
L’EXÉCUTION D’OPÉRATIONS AUTRES QUE CELLES
QUI SONT INDIQUÉES DANS CE DOCUMENT
PEUVENT RÉSULTER EN UNE EXPOSITION À UN
RAYONNEMENT DANGEREUX.
N’OUVREZ PAS LES COUVERCLES ET
N’ESSAYEZ PAS D’EFFECTUER VOUS-MÊME DES
RÉPARATIONS. ADRESSEZ-VOUS À UN
PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ POUR TOUTE RÉPARATION.

Précautions à prendre

Lorsque vous êtes au volant

Maintenez le niveau du volume assez bas afi n de pouvoir
demeurer attentif aux conditions routières et au trafi c.

Lorsque vous nettoyez le véhicule

Évitez d’exposer cet appareil, y compris les haut-parleurs
et les CD, à l'eau ou à une trop grande humidité. Il y a
risque de court-circuit, d’incendie ou autres dommages.

Lorsque le véhicule est stationné

L’intérieur d’un véhicule stationné dans un endroit
exposé directement aux rayons du soleil peut devenir
extrêmement chaud. Avant de mettre l’appareil sous
tension, laissez refroidir l’intérieur du véhicule.

Utilisez une source d’alimentation
adéquate

Cet appareil a été conçu pour être alimenté avec une
batterie de 12 V c.c. avec masse négative (dont sont
généralement équipés les véhicules nord-américains).

Mécanisme du logement du disque

Évitez d’insérer des pièces de monnaie ou tout autre petit
objet. Maintenez les tournevis et autres objets métalliques
à l’écart du disque et du mécanisme du logement du
disque.

Faites appel à un centre de service
après-vente agréé

Cet appareil est composé de pièces de précision. Ne
tentez pas de le démonter ou d’ajuster les pièces. Pour
toute demande de réparation, veuillez consulter la
liste des centres de service après-vente qui accompagne
l’appareil.

Pour l’installation

Cet appareil doit être installé à l’horizontale, en plaçant sa
face avant sur un angle adéquat ne dépassant pas 30°.

Remarque :

≥ La mémoire de présyntonisation est effacée et retourne

aux valeurs spécifi ées en usine lorsque le connecteur
d'alimentation ou la batterie est déconnecté(e).

Il est recommandé de noter, dans l’espace prévu ci-dessous, les numéros de modèle et de série inscrits soit à l’arrière soit
sous le fond de l’appareil, et de conserver ce manuel comme mémorandum de l’achat afi n de permettre l’identifi cation de
l’appareil en cas de vol.

NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CQ-C8400U / CQ-C8300U / CQ-C8200U / CQ-C8100U
NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE
DATE DE L’ACHAT
VENDEUR

Accessoires

Panasonic vous souhaite la bienvenue au sein du groupe sans cesse croissant de propriétaires de ses produits

électroniques. Nous sommes convaincus que l’utilisation de cet appareil saura vous procurer de nombreuses
heures de divertissement. Notre réputation est fondée sur une ingénierie électronique et mécanique de précision,
et nos produits, fabriqués au moyen de composants soigneusement sélectionnés, sont assemblés par des gens
fi ers de la qualité de leur travail. Après avoir découvert la qualité, la fi abilité et la valeur de cet appareil, vous serez
également fi er d’être un client Panasonic.

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CQ-C8400/C8300U

Récepteur/lecteur CD MP3 WMA avec panneau avant amovible, affi chage matriciel et contrôle de
changeur CD

CQ-C8200/C8100U

Récepteur/lecteur CD avec panneau avant amovible, affi chage matriciel et contrôle de changeur CD

Remarque :

≥ Pour plus d’informations concernant les différences entre les modèles respectifs, consultez la page 13.

Remarque :

≥ Le numéro indiqué entre parenthèses sous le nom des accessoires respectifs correspond au numéro de pièce pour

l’entretien et le service.

≥ Les accessoires et leurs numéros de pièce sont sujets à changement sans préavis en vue de l’amélioration.
≥ Le collier de montage 1 et la plaque de garniture 7 sont installés avant expédition (page 112).

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≥ This operating instruction manual applies to the following models. The differences among these models are

mentioned below.

≥ All illustrations represent model CQ-C8400U unless otherwise specifi ed.

Models

Features

MP3/WMA playback Yes Yes None None

CD text display Yes Yes None None

SBC-SW (Super Base
Control Sub-Woofer)

Yes None Yes None

Pre-amp output voltage 5 V 5 V 5 V 2.5 V

Power output 60 W 50 W 50 W 50 W

Customize function Yes Yes None None

This can only be controlled through

the main unit.

This can only be controlled through

the remote control unit.

Operations with neither mark can be performed
either by the main unit or the remote control unit.

CQ-C8400U only.

CQ-C8400U

CQ-C8300U only.

CQ-C8300U

CQ-C8200U only.CQ-C8200U

CQ-C8100U

CQ-C8100U only.

Indicates features applicable to

Features

MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW

You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media
Audio) fi les as well as regular CDs.
With up to 10 to 12 times* the capacity of a
conventional CD, a single MP3/WMA-encoded disc
can keep you entertained throughout your entire
journey.
*Depending on bit rate.

SQ7 (7 bands Sound Quality)

SQ is a function that can call up various sound
types at the touch of button in accordance with your
listening music type.
At SQ7, SQ presets P2 to P6 can also be fi nely
adjusted as desired (page 42).

HPF (High Pass Filter)/LPF (Low Pass Filter)

Genuine subwoofer system achieved thanks to HPF
(High Pass Filter) and LPF (Low Pass Filter)

Electronic Switch Front Panel

The front panel opens and closes automatically by
pressing a button once.

CD Changer Control

You can connect the optional CD changer unit. For
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD
changer unit.
≥ 2 CD changers (option) can be controlled with

this unit. To connect 2 CD changers to it, the
dual CD changer selector CA-CD55U (option) is
necessary.

Large-sized Volume Control

An large-sized rotary volume control that looks like
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.

Customize function

This function enables the user to rewrite the unit’s
graphic pattern, still picture or opening or closing
moving picture into a desired replacement image.
For this, a CD-R/RW disc containing the image
data created using an application (“IMAGE
STUDIO”) designed to process the image data
or images which can be found at the web site
designated by Panasonic is required (page 50).

CQ-C8300U

CQ-C8400U

CQ-C8400U
CQ-C8300U
CQ-C8200U
CQ-C8100U

CD changer
(CX-DP880U, option)

Subwoofer (option)

Dual CD changer selector
(CA-CD55U, option)

Stereo power
amplifi er (option)

Before Reading these Instructions

CQ-C8400U CQ-C8300U

CQ-C8200U

CQ-C8100U

System Upgrade

Note:

≥ This unit does not support Sirius satellite radio.
≥ You cannot connect CD changer and Sirius

receiver using the dual CD changer selector
(CA-CD55U, option).

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Preparation

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Battery Installation

1 Remove the battery holder.

Pull the holder out at position B while pushing

position A as indicated.

2 Install the battery on the battery holder.

3 Insert the battery holder back into its original

position.

Battery Notes

≥ Battery type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)

(included)

≥ Battery life: Approximately 6 months under

normal use (at room temperature)

≥ Remove and dispose of an old battery

immediately.

≥ Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not

throw a battery into a fi re.

≥ Keep the battery away from children to avoid the

risk of accidents.

≥ Follow local regulations when disposing of the

battery.

Back side

Lithium battery
(included)

Battery holder

Position A

Position B

Remote Control Unit

Caution:

≥ Improper use of the battery may cause

overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting
in injury or a fi re.

Subwoofer

Preparation:

≥ Connect the subwoofer (option) (page 70).

Subwoofer level setting:

≥ You can change the subwoofer level (page 44).

Subwoofer low pass fi lter setting:

≥ You can select the upper limit frequency of the

sound from subwoofer (page 44).

The 12-hour system is used for the clock.

≥ Turn your car’s ignition key to the ACC or ON

position.

≥ Press [SOURCE] (PWR).
≥ When the power is switched on for the fi rst

time, a demonstration appears on the display.
Press [DISP] (display) to change to regular
mode (page 22).

1 Press [MENU].

Press and hold [MENU] for more than

2 seconds.

2 Press [%] or [$] to select “DISPLAY”.

3 Press ["] or [#] to select “CLOCK ADJ”.

4 Press [SET].

5 Setting.

Hours:

1 Press [%].
The hour display hilights.

2 Press ["]: Put Forward
3 Press [#]: Put back

Minutes:

1 Press [$].
The Minutes display hilights.

2 Press ["]: Put Forward
3 Press [#]: Put back

6 Complete.

Press [SET].

Clock Setting

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≥ Le présent mode d’emploi s’applique aux modèles suivants. Les différences entre les modèles respectifs sont indiquées

ci-dessous.

≥ Sauf indication contraire, toutes les illustrations représentent le modèle CQ-C8400U.

Modèles

Caractéristiques

Lecture des fi chiers MP3/WMA Oui Oui Non Non
Affi chage du texte CD Oui Oui Non Non
SBC-SW (Haut-parleur

d’extrêmes-graves à
contrôle supérieur des basses
fréquences)

Oui Non Oui Non

Tension de sortie
préamplifi cateur

5 V 5 V 5 V 2,5 V

Puissance de sortie 60 W 50 W 50 W 50 W
Fonction de personnalisation Oui Oui Non Non

La commande s’effectue uniquement depuis

l’appareil principal.

La commande s’effectue uniquement

depuis la télécommande.

Les commandes qui ne portent aucun de ces symboles
peuvent s’effectuer soit directement sur l’appareil
principal, soit au moyen de la télécommande.

CQ-C8400U uniquement.

CQ-C8400U

CQ-C8300U uniquement.

CQ-C8300U

CQ-C8200U uniquement.CQ-C8200U

CQ-C8100U

CQ-C8100U uniquement.

Indique une caractéristique qui
s’applique au modèle

Caractéristiques

Lecture des fi chiers MP3/WMA d’un
CD-R/RW

Cet appareil peut faire la lecture des fi chiers MP3/WMA
(Windows Media Audio), ainsi que des CD audio
ordinaires.
Avec une capacité 10 à 12 fois supérieure* à celle d’un
CD classique, un seul CD codé en format MP3/WMA peut
vous procurer un divertissement musical qui durera toute
la journée.
*Suivant le débit binaire.

SQ7 (Qualité sonore 7 bandes)

La fonction SQ permet d’activer divers types de son en
appuyant sur une touche, suivant le genre de musique
que vous êtes en train d’écouter.
À SQ7, les préréglages SQ P2 à P6 peuvent également
faire l’objet d’un ajustement précis, suivant vos
préférences (page 94).

HPF (fi ltre passe-haut)/LPF (fi ltre passe-bas)

Réalisation d’un véritable système de haut-parleur
d’extrêmes-graves grâce au HPF (fi ltre passe-haut) et au
LPF (fi ltre passe-bas)

Panneau avant à interrupteur électronique

Une seule pression sur une touche permet d’ouvrir et de
fermer le panneau avant.

Contrôle de changeur CD

Vous pouvez raccorder le changeur CD en option.
Pour plus de détails, consultez le mode d’emploi qui
accompagne le changeur CD.
≥ Cet appareil permet de commander 2 changeurs CD (en

option). Pour raccorder deux changeurs CD à l’appareil,
le sélecteur de changeur CD double CA-CD55U (en
option) est nécessaire.

Grande commande de volume

Cet appareil est équipé d’une grande commande de
volume rotative similaire à celle des chaînes audio haute
fi délité.

Fonction de personnalisation

Cette fonction permet de personnaliser l’affi chage
d’arrière-plan en choisissant une image animée ou une
image fi xe et d’affi cher celle-ci sur mise sous et hors
tension.
Pour cela, vous aurez besoin d’un disque CD-R/RW contenant
l’image de données créée au moyen d’une application (IMAGE
STUDIO) conçue pour le traitement des données d’image ou
des images, disponible sur le site Web indiqué par Panasonic
(page 102).

CQ-C8300U

CQ-C8400U

CQ-C8400U
CQ-C8300U
CQ-C8200U
CQ-C8100U

Changeur CD
(CX-DP880U, en option)

Haut-parleur
d’extrêmes-graves
(en option)

Sélecteur de changeur CD
double (CA-CD55U, en option)

Amplifi cateur de
puissance stéréo
(en option)

Avant de lire le présent mode d’emploi

CQ-C8400U CQ-C8300U

CQ-C8200U

CQ-C8100U

Mise à niveau du système

Remarque :

≥ Cet appareil ne prend pas en charge la radio

satellite Sirius.

≥ Il n’est pas possible de raccorder un changeur CD

et un récepteur Sirius au moyen du sélecteur de
changeur CD double (CA-CD55U, en option).

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Préparatifs

1

2

3

Insertion de la pile

1 Retirez le porte-pile.

Tirez le support par la position B tout en poussant sur

la position A, tel qu’indiqué.

2 Installez la pile dans le porte-pile.

3 Remettez le porte-pile en position initiale.

Remarques sur la pile

≥ Type de pile : Pile au lithium Panasonic (CR2025)

(fournie)

≥ Durée de la pile : Environ 6 mois dans des conditions

normales d’utilisation (à température
intérieure)

≥ Veuillez retirer et jeter la pile sans tarder lorsqu’elle est

épuisée.

≥ Évitez de démonter ou de court-circuiter la pile. Évitez

de jeter la pile au feu.

≥ Maintenez la pile hors de la portée des enfants pour

éviter tout risque d’accident.

≥ Respectez les règlements locaux lorsque vous jetez la

pile.

Face arrière

Pile au lithium
(fournie)

Porte-pile

Position A

Position B

Télécommande

Attention :

≥ Une mauvaise utilisation de la pile peut provoquer

une surchauffe, une explosion ou un feu, qui
risquent de causer des blessures ou un incendie.

Haut-parleur
d’extrêmes-graves

Préparatifs :

≥ Raccordez le haut-parleur d’extrêmes-graves (en

option) (page 122).

Réglage du niveau du haut-parleur d’extrêmes-graves :

≥ Vous pouvez modifi er le niveau du haut-parleur

d’extrêmes-graves (page 96).

Réglage du fi ltre passe-bas du haut-parleur
d’extrêmes-graves :

≥ Vous pouvez sélectionner la fréquence limite supérieure

du son émis par le haut-parleur d’extrêmes-graves
(page 96).

L’horloge fonctionne sur un cycle de 12 heures.

≥ Tournez la clé de contact du véhicule sur la position

ACC ou ON (activée).

≥ Appuyez sur [SOURCE] (PWR).
≥ La première fois que l’appareil est mis sous tension,

une démonstration apparaît sur l’affi cheur.

Appuyez sur [DISP] (affi chage) pour commuter en

mode normal (page 74).

1 Appuyez sur [MENU].

Appuyez de manière continue sur [MENU]

pendant plus de 2 secondes.

2 Appuyez sur [%] ou [$] pour sélectionner

« DISPLAY ».

3 Appuyez sur ["] ou [#] pour sélectionner « CLOCK

ADJ ».

4 Appuyez sur [SET].

5 Réglage.

Heures :

1 Appuyez sur [%].
L’affi chage de l’heure apparaît en surbrillance.

2 Appuyez sur ["] : Faire avancer
3 Appuyez sur [#] : Faire reculer

Minutes :

1 Appuyez sur [$].
L’affi chage des minutes apparaît en surbrillance.

2 Appuyez sur ["] : Faire avancer
3 Appuyez sur [#] : Faire reculer

6 Terminé.

Appuyez sur [SET].

Réglage de l’horloge

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Audio Settings....................................................... 42

Volume, bass/treble, SQ adjustment, balance/fader, subwoofer level,
subwoofer low pass fi lter (LPF), high pass fi lter (HPF)

Display Settings..................................................... 46

Background display selection (GRAPHIC PATTERN), background display
selection (STILL IMAGE), contrast, clock adjustment

Function Settings ................................................... 48

Mute/attenuation, security function

Customize the Display ............................................. 50

What the customize function does, image data which can be changed,
customizing procedure

Troubleshooting..................................................... 52

Preliminary steps, if you suspect something wrong, troubleshooting tips, error
display messages, maintenance, product servicing, fuse

Notes on Discs ...................................................... 58

Notes on CD/CD media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM), notes on CD-Rs/RWs

Anti-Theft System................................................... 59

Remove the removable face plate, install removable face plate,
security indicator, panel removal alarm

Installation Guide................................................... 60

Electrical Connections ............................................. 66

Wiring diagram, upgrading the system 1, upgrading the system 2, speaker
system connection

Specifi cations ....................................................... 71

Safety Information .................................................................................Page 2

Precautions..................................................................................................... 2

Accessories............................................................3

Features................................................................8

Before Reading these Instructions .................................9

Preparation .......................................................... 10

Remote control unit, subwoofer

Clock Setting ........................................................ 11

General............................................................... 22

Power, source, volume, mute/attenuation, rear speakers as sub-woofers (super
bass control subwoofer/SBC-SW), open the front panel, close the front panel,
panel angle (tilt), dimmer, SQ (Sound Quality), display change

Radio ................................................................. 26

Radio mode, band, tuning, direct memory (D·M),
station preset, preset station calling

Before Disc Playback............................................... 28

Available discs, disc insert, when CD is in the player, disc eject

CD Player ............................................................ 29

Track selection, fast forward/fast reverse, pause, scan play, direct track
selection, text display, random play/repeat play

MP3/WMA Player ................................................... 32

Folder selection, fi le selection, fast forward/fast reverse,
pause, text display, scan play,
folder scan play, direct fi le selection,
direct folder selection, random play/repeat play, notes on MP3/WMA

CD Changer Control ................................................ 38

CD changer mode, disc selection, track selection,
fast forward/fast reverse, scan play, disc scan play, CD changer selection,
direct disc selection, random play/repeat play

WELCOME

FM

MP3/WMA

Contents

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Volume

Note:

≥ The volume level can be set independently for

each source (for radio, one volume setting for
AM, one volume setting for all FMs).

Setting range: 0 to 40
(default: 18)

[VOL "]: Up
[VOL #]: Down

Down

Up

General

Source

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Mute/Attenuation

ON: Press [MUTE].
OFF: Press [MUTE] again.

You can select mute or attenuation (page 48).

Power

Turn your car’s ignition key
to the ACC or ON position.

ON: Press [SOURCE] (PWR).

OFF: Press and hold [SOURCE] (PWR) until you

hear a beep (about 1 second), then release
it.

Press [SOURCE] (POWER) again and hold

for more than 1 second.

Note:

≥ After turning off the ignition key, a security

message is displayed, and the panel removable
alarm that reminds you to take the panel is
activated.
(When security function is set to on, page 48)

ACC

ON

Demonstration:

When the power is switched on for the fi rst time,
a demonstration appears on the display.
Press [DISP] (display) to change to regular
mode.

Note:

≥ To display the demonstration again, press and

hold [SOURCE] for more than 4 seconds when
turning power on.

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POWER

RAND

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DISPBAND

REP

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5

SET

SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

8

0

[DISP]

(Display)

[SOURCE]

(Power/source)

[MUTE]

(Mute/attenation)
(SBC-SW)

[VOL "]

[VOL #]

(Volume)

[SOURCE]
(PWR: Power)

Press [SOURCE] to change the source.

[MUTE] (Mute/attenuation)
(SBC-SW)

[VOLUME]

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When a CD is in the player.

Radio (page 26)

CD player (page 29)

When a MP3 data disc is in
the player.

MP3 player (page 32)

When an optional CD changer
is connected.

CD changer control (page 38)

AUX (page 66)

or

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Radio (page 26)

No sounds. (default)

Decrease the volume by 10 steps.

[DISP] (Display)

Point the remote control unit at the remote control signal sensor.

Rear Speakers as Sub-Woofers

(Super Bas s Control Subwoofer/ SBC-SW)

You can utilize the rear speaker connected to the
built-in amplifi er as Sub-Woofers that output only
bass. (Default: OFF)

Press and hold [MUTE] (SBC-SW) for more than
2 seconds.

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When a WMA data disc is
in the player.

WMA player (page 32)

or

AUX (page 66)

OFF (default)

ON

When an optional CD changer
is connected.

CD changer control (page 38)

When a CD is in the player.

CD player (page 29)

Note:

≥ When ON has been selected, the settings resulting

from the adjustments performed at the subwoofer
level and subwoofer low pass fi lter settings are
refl ected in the output.

≥ Depending on the speakers used and the type of

music played, it may not be possible to achieve a
satisfactory effect.

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General

(continued)

Open the Front Panel

Press [<: eject] (OPEN).

Note:

≥ If nothing is changed for 20 seconds, the original

panel position will be recovered.

Close the Front Panel

Press [<: eject] (OPEN) again.

[MENU] (DIM) [<: eject]

(OPEN/TILT)

Panel Angle (Tilt)

Press and hold [<: eject] (TILT) until you hear a
beep (about 1 second) from the speaker output, and
“TILT” is displayed. And then release it.
Set it to the position at which it is easy to read what
is on the display.
Each time the above operation is repeated, the panel
angle changes in the sequence shown below.

Dimmer

Press and hold [MENU] (DIM) for more than
2 seconds to change dimmer level setting as
follows.

Brighter (default)

Medium

Darker

[SQ] (Sound Quality)

Note:

≥ The position which has been set using TILT will

be retained even when the operations below are
performed.

• OPEN/CLOSE • Power on/off

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TILT 1
TILT 2
TILT 3

Open

TILT OFF

(default)

SQ (Sound Quality)

SQ is a function that can call up various sound
types at the touch of button in accordance with your
listening music type.
At SQ7, SQ presets 2 to 6 can also be fi nely
adjusted to suit the acoustic characteristics inside
the car and the user’s preference (page 42).

Press [SQ] to select a sound types
as follows.

SQ7 lights (except FLAT).

Flat frequency response
not emphasize. (default)

Prevention of excessive
equalizing and capably
to cover wide variety of
music. Listener-friendly
and crisp sound.

Sharp and dynamic
sound. Powerful deep
bass and turgescent
treble.

Highlighted vocals
that are apt to be
overwhelmed by
instrumental sound.

Sound with emphasis on
sharpness of high-hat
and echo of saxophone.
Jazz-specifi c deep
sound.
Reproduction of realism
being in a club.

FLAT

ROCK

POP

VOCAL

JAZZ

CLUB

≥ If [<: eject] (OPEN) is pressed when a

disc is in the player, the front panel opens
and the disc is ejected automatically.
If no operation takes place for 20 seconds, the
disc is automatically retracted into the main unit.

Note:

≥ If no operation takes place for more than

5 seconds, the display returns to the regular mode.

≥ Setting of SQ, bass/treble and volume are

infl uenced one another. If the infl uence mentioned
above causes distortion to the audio signal,
readjust bass/treble or volume (page 42).

≥ After pressing [SQ] on the main unit, you

can also select a sound type by pressing
the preset buttons [1] to [6].

Press [DISP] (display) to return to the regular
mode.

Display Change

Press [DISP] (display).

∫ When Power is ON

Mode display

Folder hierarchy display
(MP3/WMA only)

Mode and Moving
picture display/
SA display (page 47)

Moving picture/
SA display (page 47)

Mode and Still picture
display

Still picture display

Mode and clock display

Display and light off

Clock display

Display and light off

∫ When Power is OFF

Note:

Displays before adjusting the clock (page 11).

≥ Set the background display (GRAPHIC PATTERN,

STILL IMAGE) in a separate procedure (page 46).

≥ “––:––” will appear before adjusting the clock on

the right corner of the mode display.

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[DISP]

(Display)

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Note:

≥ New stations overwrite existing saved stations after this procedure.

Radio

Direct Memory (D·M)

This is a useful function that can call broadcast
stations directly during playback in other modes (CD,
CD Changer, etc.), even when the power is off.

Your favorite radio station can be memorized in
[D·M] (direct memory).
Default: FM 87.9 MHz

∫ Memorize

1 Select a band and frequency.

2 Press and hold [D·M] for more than

2 seconds.

≥ Frequency blinks once and is saved in the

memory.

Note:

≥ New stations overwrite existing saved

stations after this procedure above.

∫ Recalling the Direct Memory

Press [D·M].

Press [D·M] again to cancel.

[%] [$]
(TUNE)

[D·M] (Direct Memory)

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[BAND]
(APM: Auto Preset Memory)

[SOURCE]

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SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

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0

[SOURCE]

[%] [$]

(Tuning)

[BAND]

(Auto Preset
Memory)

[1] to [6]
(Preset station)

Stereo indicator

Radio Mode

Press [SOURCE] to select the radio mode.

Radio mode display

1

Tuning

[$]: Higher frequency
[%]: Lower frequency

Press and hold [%] or [$] for more than

0.5 seconds, then release. Seeking will start.

3

FrequencyBand

Station Preset

Up to 6 stations can be stored in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM band selections.

Caution:

≥ To ensure safety, never attempt to preset

stations while you are driving.

Auto Preset Memory (APM)

Automatically save stations with good reception in
the preset memory.

1 Select a band (previous page).

2 Press and hold [BAND] (APM: Auto Preset

Memory) for more than 2 seconds.

≥ The 6 stations with good reception will be

automatically saved in the memory under
preset number 1 to 6.

≥ Once set, the preset stations are sequentially

scanned for 5 seconds each (scanning).

Manual Preset Memory

Manually save a station in the preset memory.

1 Select a band and frequency (previous page).

2 Press and hold ["] or [#] until the preset

number blinks.

3 Press ["] or [#] to select the preset number

(1 to 6).

4 Press and hold ["] or [#] for more than

2 seconds to memorize.

≥ The display blinks once, and a receiving station

is saved in the memory.

Preset Station Calling

1 Select a band (previous page).

2 Press ["] or [#].

Press [1] to [6].

Note:
≥ When pressing [MENU] (pressing and hold

[MENU] for more than 2 seconds on the remote

control unit) in radio mode, the following display
appears.

This is because radio

mode does not have
any menu settings.

1 Select a band and frequency

(previous page).

2 Press and hold [1] to [6] for more than

2 seconds to memorize.

["] [#]

(Preset station)

Band

Press [BAND].

2

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Direct Memory mode

["] [#]

(Preset station)

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Disc Insert

1 Press [<: eject] (OPEN).

If there is a disc loaded,

the disc will be ejected.

2 Insert a disc.

Note:

≥ It may take some time to start playing.
≥ Playback will start automatically after recognizing

the data of the loading disc.

Before Disc Playback

Track Selection

[9]: Next track
[:]: Beginning of the current track

For the previous track, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[9] (5): Fast forward
[:] (6): Fast reverse

Release to resume the playback.

Pause

Press [;/1].
Press [;/1] again to cancel.

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN).
lights.

Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Direct Track Selection

Example: track number 10

1 Press [fl].
2 Press [1] [0].
3 Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

≥ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]

(display) or [fl].

≥ Random, scan and repeat play are canceled once

[fl] is pressed.

CQ-C8200U/CQ-C8100U cannot play MP3/WMA fi les.

Text Display

Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than
2 seconds in the mode display.

Note:

≥ The power will be turned on automatically when

a disc is loaded.

≥ A disc which has both CD-DA data and

MP3/WMA data on it may not be reproduced
normally. (For example, it may be reproduced
without sound.)

≥ Refer to the section on “Notes on MP3/WMA”

(page 36) and “Notes on Discs” (page 58).

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CD Player

Do not watch the scroll display while driving.

[<: eject] (OPEN)

[:]/[9] (6/5)

(Track selection/fast forward/fast reverse)

[SOURCE] [BAND] (;/1: Pause)

(SET)

[0] to [9]
(Track number)

[5] (Scan play)
[6] [5]

(Track selection/fast
forward/fast reverse)

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DISPBAND

REP

6

5

SET

SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

8

0

[DISP]

(Display)

[SOURCE]

[BAND]

(Pause) (SET)

[fl]

(Number)

Available Discs

∫ CD-DA

(CD-TEXT is only for CQ-C8400U/CQ-C8300U.)

∫ MP3/WMA

Caution:
≥ 3q (8 cm) CD is not available for this unit, so

do not insert it.

≥ Do not use irregularly shaped discs.
≥ Do not use discs that have a seal or label

attached.

≥ To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push

it down or place objects on it while it is open.

≥ Do not pinch your fi nger or hand in the front

panel.

≥ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slot.

Label side

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When CD is in the Player

Press [SOURCE] to select the CD (MP3/WMA)
player mode and playback starts.

Disc Eject

1 Press [<: eject].

The disc will be ejected after the front panel fully

opens.

2 Take a disc.
3 Press [<: eject] again to close.

Note:

≥ If no operation takes place within 20 seconds or

so after the panel has opened, the panel will close
automatically.

(Example: CD-DA)

* Press and hold [BAND] for more than 2 seconds

to have an another circle scroll when a title is
displayed.

Note:

≥

“NO TEXT”: Displays when there is no text.

*Disc/track title (default)

Mode display

[DISP] (Display)

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When placing a disc into or taking a disc out from
the main unit, hold it as shown in the fi gure, and
refrain from putting any of your fi ngers into the
disc’s center hole.

This instructions on this page are followed for both
CD-DA playback and MP3/WMA playback.

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CD Player

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Random Play

Default: OFF

1 Menu

1 Press [MENU] during CD

playing.
Press and hold [MENU]

for more than 2 seconds
during CD playing.

2 Press [%] or [$] to select

“CD·DA” / “CD”.

3 Set

Press [SET].

Note:

≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the

regular mode.

≥ Press and hold [MENU] for more than

2 seconds to return to the regular
mode.

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REP

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SET

SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

8

0

2 Submenu

Press ["] or [#].

Select “CD·DA”.

Repeat Play

Default: OFF

Select

∫ RANDOM

Select

∫ REPEAT

All the available tracks play in a random
sequence.

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ON

Cancel

OFF

Repeat the current track.
lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

Direct Operation

[#] ["] (Submenu)

[SET]

[MENU]

Press [4]
(Random play).

Press [6]
(Repeat play).

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REP

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SET

SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

8

0

[SEL]
(MENU)

["] [#]
(Submenu)

[%] [$]

[BAND]

(SET)

Random Play/Repeat Play

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Select “CD”.

Example: CQ-C8400U

[DISP] (Display)

Note:

≥ Press [MENU] to return

to the regular mode.

[DISP]

(Display)

[%] [$]

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Folder Selection

["]: Next folder
[#]: Previous folder

File Selection

[9]: Next fi le
[:]: Beginning of the current fi le

For the previous fi le, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[9] (5): Fast forward
[:] (6): Fast reverse

Release to resume the playback.

Pause

Press [;/1].
Press [;/1] again to
cancel.

MP3/WMA Player

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Do not watch the scroll display while driving.

[:]/[9] (6/5)

(File selection/fast forward/fast reverse)

[SOURCE]

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN).
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Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Folder Scan Play

From the next folder, the fi rst 10 seconds of the
fi rst fi le on each folder is played in sequence.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.
lights.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again for more than
2 seconds to cancel.

Direct File Selection

Example: fi le number 10

1 Press [fl].

2 Press [1] [0].

3 Press [BAND] (SET).

Direct Folder Selection

Example: folder number 10

1 Press [fl] twice.

2 Press [1] [0].

3 Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

≥ To suspend direct selection, press [DISP]

(display).

≥ Random, scan and repeat play are canceled once

[fl] is pressed.

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[0] to [9]

(File selection/
folder number)

[5] (Scan play)
[6] [5]

(File selection/
fast forward/
fast reverse)
["] [#] (Folder)

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REP

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SET

SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

8

0

[DISP]

(Display)

[SOURCE]

[BAND]

(Pause) (SET)

[fl]

(Number)

[DISP] (Display)

[BAND] (;/1: Pause)

Text Display

Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than
2 seconds in the mode display.

* Press and hold [BAND] for more than 2 seconds

to have an another circle scroll when a name is
displayed.

Note:

≥ “NO TEXT”: Displays when there is no text.

* Folder name

File name
(default)

* Album name

Title (Song and
artist) name
(ID3/WMA tag)

Mode display

["] [#]
(Folder
selection)

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1 Menu

1 Press [MENU] during

MP3/WMA playing.
Press and hold [MENU]

for more than 2 seconds
during MP3/WMA playing.

2 Press [%] or [$] to select

“MP3/WMA”.

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Random Play

Default: OFF

2 Submenu

Press ["] or [#].

Select “MP3/WMA”.

Folder Random Play

Default: OFF

Select

∫ RANDOM

Select

∫ FOLDER RANDOM

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3 Set

Press [SET].

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NUMBER

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Direct Operation

["] [#] (Submenu)

[SET][MENU]

Press [4]

(Random play).

Press and hold [4]

(Folder random play).

Press [6]

(Repeat play).

Press and hold [6]

(Folder repeat play).

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REP

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5

SET

SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

8

0

[SEL]
(MENU)

[BAND]
(SET)

Repeat Play

Default: OFF

Folder Repeat Play

Default: OFF

Select

∫ REPEAT

Select

∫ FOLDER REPEAT

Random Play/Repeat Play

All the fi les on all folders play in a random
sequence.

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ON

Cancel

OFF

All the available fi les on the current folder play
in a random sequence.

lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

Repeat the current fi le.
lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

Repeat the current folder.
lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

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CQ-C8200U/CQ-C8100U cannot play MP3/WMA fi les.

Note:

≥ Press [MENU] to return to

the regular mode.

[DISP] (Display)

Note:

≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the

regular mode.

≥ Press and hold [MENU] for more than

2 seconds to return to the regular
mode.

[DISP]

(Display)

[%] [$]

["] [#]

(Submenu)

[%] [$]

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Display Information

∫ Displayed Items

CD-TEXT MP3 (ID3 tag)

≥ Disc title ≥ Album title
≥ Track title ≥ Title and artist

MP3/WMA WMA (WMA tag)

≥ Folder name ≥ Album title
≥ File name ≥ Title and artist

∫ Displayable Characters

≥ Displayable length of fi le name/folder name:

within 128 characters

≥ Name fi les and folders in accordance with

the standard of each fi le system. Refer to the
instructions of writing software for details.

≥ ASCII character set and special characters in each

language can be displayed.

ASCII character set:

A to Z, a to z, digits 0 to 9, and the following
symbols:
(space) ! ” ’ # $ % & ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^
_ ` { | } ~

Special characters:

À Á Â Ã Å Ä à á â ã å ä
Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö ò ó ô õ ö
Ù Ú Û Ü ù ú û ü

Note:

≥ With some software in which MP3/WMA format

fi les have been encoded, the character information
may not be displayed properly.

≥ Undisplayable characters and symbols will be

converted into an asterisk.

What is MP3/WMA?

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 single CD media. (These
fi gures refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R
or CD-RW at a fi xed bit rate of 128 kbps and a
sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.)

Note:

≥ MP3/WMA encoding and writing software is not

supplied with this unit.

≥ CD writing software is not supplied with this unit.

Points to Remember
When Making MP3/WMA Files

Common:

≥ High bit rate and high sampling frequency are

recommended for high quality sounds.

≥ Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not

recommended 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.

MP3:

≥ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps

or more” and “fi xed”.

WMA:

≥ It is recommended to set the bit rate to “64 kbps

or more” and “fi xed”.

≥ Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA

fi le to enable this unit to playback.

MP3/WMA Player

(continued)

Notes on MP3/WMA

Caution:
≥ Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” fi le

name extension to a fi le that is not in the
MP3/WMA format. This may not only produce
noise from the speaker damage, but also
damage your hearing.

CQ-C8200U/CQ-C8100U cannot play MP3/WMA fi les.

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Compression formats:
(Recommendation: “Points to Remember When Making MP3/WMA Files” on the previous page)

Compression method Bit rate VBR Sampling frequency

MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3) 32 kbps−320 kbps Yes 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 2 audio layer 3 (MP3) 8 kbps−160 kbps Yes 16, 22.05, 24 kHz
Windows Media Audio Ver. 2/Ver. 8 64 kbps−192 kbps No 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Copyright:

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
trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United
States and/or other
countries.

Recording MP3/WMA Files
on a CD-Media

≥ You are recommended to minimize the chances

of making a disc that contains both CD-DA fi les
and MP3/WMA fi les.

≥ If CD-DA fi les are on the same disc as MP3

or WMA fi les, the songs may not play in the
intended 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 fi les other than MP3/WMA fi les and

unnecessary folder on a disc.

≥ The name of MP3/WMA fi le should be added by

rules as shown in the following descriptions and
also comply with the rules of each fi le system.

≥ You may encounter trouble in playing MP3/WMA

fi les or displaying the information of MP3/WMA
fi les recorded with certain writing software or CD
recorders.

≥ The fi le extension “.mp3” or “.wma” should be

assigned to each fi le depending on the fi 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.

Supported fi le systems:

ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Apple Extension to ISO
9660, Joliet, Romeo

Note:

≥ Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mix CD, CD Extra are not

supported.

Folder Selection Order/File
Playback Order

Maximum number of fi les/folders:

≥ Maximum number of fi les: 999
≥ Maximum number of fi les in one folder: 255
≥ Maximum depth of trees: 8
≥ Maximum number of folders:

255 (Root folder is included.)

Note:

≥ This unit counts the number of folders irrespective

of the presence or absence of MP3/WMA fi le.

≥ Operation returns to the start of the disc when

a folder with no MP3 or WMA format fi les is
selected.

≥ Playback order may be different from other

MP3/WMA players even if the same disc is used.

≥ “ROOT” appears when displaying the root folder

name.

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1

4

5

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2

3

6

[1

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1

[2

[3

[4

[

4

Root folder (root directory)

Tree 1

Folder selection

In the order to

File selection

In the order to

No warranty:

Above description complies with our investigations
as of December 2003. It has no warranty for
reproducibility and displayability of MP3/WMA.

CQ-C8400U

CQ-C8300U

Tree 2 Tree 3 ........Tree 8 (Max.)

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CD Changer Control

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CD changer functions are designed for optional
Panasonic CD changer unit.

≥ Connect the CD changer, and load a magazine

(CDs).

Disc Selection

["]: Next disc
[#]: Previous disc

Track Selection

[9]: Next track
[:]: Beginning of the current track

For the previous track, press twice.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold

[9] (5): Fast forward
[:] (6): Fast reverse

Release to resume the playback.

Note:

≥ The power will be turned on automatically

when a magazine is loaded.

≥ This unit does not support the following

through the CD changer.

· CD-RW playback
(except when CX-DP880U is connected.)

· CD text display

· MP3/WMA playback

≥ Pausing does not function in the changer

mode.

CD Changer Mode

Press [SOURCE] to select the CD changer mode and
playback starts.

CD changer mode display

Note:

≥ Load a magazine with CDs when “NO DISC” is

displayed.

≥ “MAGAZINE EJECT” is displayed when magazine

is ejected in the CD changer mode.

CD Changer Selection

Preparation:

Use the dual CD changer selector (CA-CD55U,
option) to connect 2 CD changers (page 68).

Press [BAND].
The selected changer number (either 1 or 2) is
displayed.

Direct Disc Selection

Example: disc number 5

1 Press [fl].

2 Press [5].

3 Press [BAND] (SET).

Note:

≥ To suspend direct disc selection, press [DISP]

(display) or [fl].

≥ Random, scan and repeat play are canceled once

[fl] is pressed.

[0] to [9]

(Disc number)

[5] (Scan play)
[6] [5]

(Track selection/
fast forward/
fast reverse)
["] [#] (Disc)

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DISPBAND

REP

6

5

SET

SEL

#

SCAN

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NUMBER

8

0

[DISP]

(Display)

[SOURCE]

[BAND]

(CD changer selection)
(SET)

[fl]

(Number)

[:]/[9] (6/5)

(Track selection/
fast forward/fast reverse)

[SOURCE] [DISP] (Display)

[BAND] (CD changer selection)

["] [#]

(Disc
selection)

lights when the changer is connected.

Changer indicator

Scan Play

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

Press [5] (SCAN).
lights.

Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.

Disc Scan Play

From the next disc, the fi rst 10 seconds of the
fi rst track of all the discs is played in sequence.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) for more than 2 seconds.
lights.

Press and hold [5] (SCAN) again for more than
2 seconds to cancel.

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1 Menu

1 Press [MENU] during CD

changer mode.
Press and hold [MENU]

for more than 2 seconds
during CD changer mode.

2 Press [%] or [$] to select

“CD•CH”.

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Random Play

Default: OFF

2 Submenu

Press ["] or [#].

Select “CD•CH”.

Disc Random Play

Default: OFF

Select

∫ RANDOM

Select

∫ DISC RANDOM

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3 Set

Press [SET].

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POWER

RAND

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DISPBAND

REP

6

5

SET

SEL

#

SCAN

MENU

NUMBER

8

0

All the available tracks on all discs in the
magazine play in a random sequence.

lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

All the available tracks on the current disc play
in a random sequence.

lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

Direct Operation

["] [#] (Submenu)

[SET][MENU]

Press [4]

(Random play).

Press and hold [4]

(Disc random play).

Press [6]

(Repeat play).

Press and hold [6]

(Disc repeat play).

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DISPBAND

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SCAN

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NUMBER

8

0

[SEL]
(MENU)

["] [#]
(Submenu)

[%] [$]

[BAND]

(SET)

Repeat Play

Default: OFF

Disc Repeat Play

Default: OFF

Select

∫ REPEAT

Select

∫ DISC REPEAT

Repeat the current track.
lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

Repeat the current disc.
lights.

ON

Cancel

OFF

Random Play/Repeat Play

Note:

≥ Press [MENU] to return

to the regular mode.

Note:

≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to the

regular mode.

≥ Press and hold [MENU] for more than

2 seconds to return to the regular
mode.

[DISP] (Display)

[DISP]

(Display)

[%] [$]