Panasonic CQ-C8300N, CQ-C8100N User Manual

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

CQ-C8300N

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

CQ-C8100N

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d

instructions

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Bruksanvisning

Manuale di istruzioni

Manual de Instrucciones

(CQ-C8300N)

YEFM284200 ND0204-0 Printed in China

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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CQ-C8300N

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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’instructions

Manuel d

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Manuale di istruzioni

Manuale di istruzioni

Manual de Instrucciones

Manual de Instrucciones

’instructions

Bruksanvisning

Bruksanvisning

2 3

Sub-Woofer

(Option)

CD Changer:

CX-DP880N
(Option)

CQ-C8300N/
C8100N
Head unit

Stereo/Mono
Power Amplifier CY-M7052EN

(Option)

4 channel Power Amplifier

CY-M9054EN (Option)

Dual CD Changer Selector: CA-CD55EN
(Option)

Delightful sound space thanks to system buildup

Contents

¡Features 2
¡Before Use 4
¡Controls Layout 6
¡Preparation 8
¡General 10

¡Radio 16
¡Radio Data System (RDS) in FM Broadcasting 18
¡CD Player 22
¡MP3/WMA Player (only for CQ-C8300N) 24
¡CD Changer Control 28

● Electric-controlled retractable front panel equipped (TILT a

page 11)

● Connecting the Dual CD Changer Selector (CA-CD55EN)

allows you to control two CD changers. (a page 28)

● Illumination color of the front panel can be changed with just

one button operation. (COLOR a page 15)

● Adjustable 7-band preset equalizer (SQ a page 13)

● Genuine subwoofer system achieved thanks to HPF (High

Pass Filter) and LPF (Low Pass Filter a page 15)

● Initially stored moving images and still images are editable to

taste. IMAGE STUDIO* allows you to process images from a
digital camera or other devices without difficulty. (only for
CQ-C8300N a page 33)

● MP3/WMA playable (only for CQ-C8300N a page 26)

* This software is downloadable from Panasonic Web site

(http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/car/software/customize/index.html

).

About this manual

This operating instruction manual is for two models CQ-C8300N
and CQ-C8100N.

The difference among these models’ are mentioned below.

Available Disc Format

CD-TEXT

Customize function

CQ-C8300N

CD-DA/MP3/WMA

Supported
Supported

CQ-C8100N

CD-DA
Not supported
Not supported

Features

Model

Features

CQ-C8300N

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

CQ-C8100N

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

Panasonic welcomes you to their constantly growing family of electronic products owners.
We endeavor to give you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical engineering, manufactured with carefully selected

components, and assembled by people who are proud of the reputation their work has built for our company. We know this product
will bring you many hours of enjoyment, and after you discover the quality, value and reliability we have built into it, you too will be
proud to be a member of our family.

¡Audio Setting 30
¡Function Setting 31
¡Display Setting 32
¡

Customize the display (Customize function)

(only for CQ-C8300N) 33

¡Troubleshooting 35
¡Error Display Messages 39
¡Notes on discs 40
¡Maintenance 40
¡Specifications 41

English

Deutsch 42
Français 82
Nederlands 122
Svenska 162
Italiano 202
Español 242

CommonEach SourceAs Needed

Before Use

English

4 5

Accessories

Volume Level

For your driving safety, keep the volume level low enough
to be aware of road and traffic conditions.

Car Washing

To avoid electrical shorts which may cause fire, or other
damage, do not expose this product (including the
speakers and CDs) to water or excessive moisture.

Car Ventilation

If your car is parked for several hours in direct sunlight,
the temperature inside the car may become very high. It
is advisable to drive the car and give the interior a chance
to cool down before switching the unit on.

Power Supply

This product is designed to be used in a car having a 12­Volt negative ground battery system.

Disc Mechanism

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

The face plate may close automatically depending on the
situation. Be careful not to catch your fingers in the plate.

Service

This product is made of precision parts. Do not attempt
to disassemble or adjust any parts. For repair, please
consult your nearest authorized Panasonic Service
Center.

Note: The preset memory is cleared to return to the

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

VARO! AVATTAESSA
OLET ALTTIINA LASER­SÄTEILYLLE.
ÄLÄ TUIJOTA
SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING LASERST­RÅLNING NÄR DENNA
DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
STIRRA EJ IN I
STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL LASERS­TRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL
ÅPNES.
STIRR IKKE INN I
STRÅLEN.

Label Indications and Their Locations

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM.

Caution: This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser products:

Wave Length 780 nm
Laser Power No hazardous radiation is emitted with

safety protection.

Do not take apart this unit or attempt to
make any changes yourself.

This unit is a very intricate device that uses a laser
pickup to retrieve information from the surface of
compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that
its rays remain inside the cabinet.

Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter
any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser
rays and dangerous voltages.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Caution Label

Deck Ass’y (Upper Side)

¡APPREIL À LASER DE CLASSE
¡KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
¡LUOKAN 1 LASERPLAITE

CAUTION LASER RA­DIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO
BEAM.

VORSICHT LASERST­RAHLUNG, WENN ABD­ECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
BLICKEN.

ATTENTION RAYON­NEMENT LASER EN
CAS D'OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDER
DANS LE FAISCEAU.

ADVARSEL LASERS­TRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
SE IKKE IND I
STRÅLEN.

Remote Control
Unit

(a page 7)

Lithium Battery

(CR2025)

Operating
Instructions

Installation
Instructions

Warranty Card

Removable Face
Plate Case

qwer

Mounting Collar Trim Plate

Power Connector

ui

o

ty

YEFM284200

(Q'ty: 1)

YEFM293229
YEFM293230

(Q'ty: 1 set)

YEFM07284

(Q'ty: 1)

YEFA131646

(Q'ty: 1)

YEFX9992663

(Q'ty: 1)

CR2025/1F

(Q'ty: 1)

YEFX0215873

(Q'ty: 1)

YEFC05608

(Q'ty: 1)

YEAJ02872

(Q'ty: 1)

WarningLaser Product

Before Use

ISO Antenna
Adapter

!0

Lock Cancel Plate Mounting Bolt

YEP0FZ3161A

(Q'ty: 1 set)

Notes:

¡ The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory part name is the part number for maintenance and service.
¡ Mounting Collar u and Trim Plate i are mounted on the main unit at shipment.

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POWER MENU

SOURCE

SEL

NUMBER

VOL

MUTE

1 2 3

REPSCANRAND

4 5 6

7 809

BAND DISP

SET

Car Audio

English

y

/5Play/Pause
BAND
SET
APM

Auto Preset

Memory

BAND

76

Controls Layout

Note: This instruction manual explains operations for use with the buttons on the main unit. (Different operations excluded)

One-touch operation is available for selecting a track
playing style by use of [4] (RAND: Random), [5]
(SCAN), or [6] (REP: Repeat). (For a Folder/Disc
playing style, hold down the same button for 2 sec. or
more.)

Direct Access

A track (CD mode), disc (CD changer), file and folder
(MP3/WMA mode, CQ-C8300N only) can be directly
selected.

Example: Track number 5

1

Press [#] (NUMBER).

2

Press [5].

3

Press [BAND] (SET).

SOURCE
PWR Power

MUTE
SBC·SW Super Bass

Control·Subwoofer

SQ Sound Quality MENU

DIM Dimmer

TA Traffic Announcement
AF Alternative Frequency

VOLUME
PUSH SEL Select

DISP

Display

PTY Program Type

TUNE
TRACK

(FILE: only for

CQ-C8300N)

COLOR

Release

TILT
OPEN (eject)

SOURCE
POWER

MUTE
SBC·SW Super Bass

Control·Subwoofer

BAND
SET
APM

Auto Preset

Memory

SEL Select
MENU

VOL Volume

}:Up
{:Down

DISP Display
PTY Program Type

9

Number Buttons

~

Number

RAND Random

SCAN

REP Repeat

TUNE
TRACK (FILE: only for CQ­C8300N)

DISC (FOLDER: only for
CQ-C8300N)

Controls Layout

Main Unit

Remote Control UnitFunctions only by remote control unit

Disc slot

When Panel Opens

P·SET Preset
DISC (FOLDER:

only for CQ-C8300N)

CQ-C8300N

BAND

BANDBAND

BANDBAND

POWER

SOURCE

MUTE

BAND

SET

MENU

SEL

POWER MENU

SOURCE

MUTE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

BAND DISP

SET

SEL

NUMBER

Car Audio

VOL

REPSCANRAND

VOL

DISP

0

NUMBER

RAND

4

SCAN

5

REP

6

7

9

8

0

English

98

Preparation

q Pull out the battery

case while pushing the
tab.

w Put a battery in the

case with (+)-side fac­ing up.

e Put the case back.

Battery Notes

¡Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
¡Battery Information:

Battery Type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
(Included)
Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal
use (at room temperature)

¡ 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.

¡ Follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

OFF

ACC

IGN

For a ACC-equipped car, select ON. (a page 31) The
following functions are available. (default: off)

¡ The power is turned on automatically when inserting

a disc or magazine.

¡ The clock can be displayed even if the power is off.

(a page 14)

¡ After the security function (a page 31) is set to ON,

the function works when turning the ignition key to
OFF.

Caution: Improper use of batteries may cause
overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in
injury or a fire.

Caution:
Be sure to select OFF when your car has no
ACC position in the ignition switch. Failure
to do this could cause the battery to go
dead.

Notes:

¡ Adjust the clock when “NO CT” appears on the dis-

play.

¡ When a broadcast of FM Radio Data System is

received, the clock is put right automatically by the
Clock Time service. (a page 18)

1

Press [MENU] to display the menu dis­play.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

2

Press []] or [[] to display the DIS­PLAY menu.

3

Press [{] to select “CLOCK ADJ”.

4

Press [BAND] (SET) to confirm the dis­play.

5

Adjust the setting value.

[[]

:

Adjusting minutes

[]]

:

Adjusting hours

[}]

:

Forward

[{]

:

Backward

6

Press [BAND] (SET).

7

Press [MENU] to confirm the adjust­ment.

For using the remote control, hold down [MENU]
for 2 sec. or more.

The demonstration message appears for first use.

1

Press [SOURCE] (PWR).

The demonstration screen appears.

2

Press [DISP] (Display).

The demonstration screen is cancelled, and no more
appears.

Note:

If you would like to turn on the power and make the
demonstration message appear, hold down [SOURCE]
(PWR: Power) for 4 sec. or more. (at ACC on)

You may need to set the following depending on the
devices to be connected.

Using Subwoofer

¡ Subwoofer level adjustment (a page 30)
¡ Subwoofer low pass filter (a page 30)

The following functions are activated when the Security
Function is ON. (a page 31)

¡ The security indicator lights up when removing the

face plate.

¡ The alarm sounds and the message appears on the

screen to warn you to remove the face plate at power
off.

Note: After the ACC setting is set to on, these functions
work when turning the main power off. (a page 31)

Security Indicator

Preparation

First Time Power On

(DEMONSTRATION)

Battery into Remote ControlACC Setting

Security Function

Setting

Other SettingsClock adjustment

e

q

w

CQ-C8300N

BAND

BAND

English

Power on

Press [SOURCE] (PWR).

Notes:

¡ The opening screen appears. You can change the

opening screen. (only for CQ-C8300N,a page 33)

¡ The demonstration message appears for first use. (a

page 8)

Power off

Hold down [SOURCE] (PWR) until you
hear a beep, then release it.

Note: The ending screen appears at ACC on. You can
change the ending screen. (only for CQ-C8300N,a page

33)

10

General

This chapter explains how to turn on or off the power, how to adjust the volume, etc.

11

You can remove the face
plate to prevent it from
being stolen.

Removing

1

Press [] (Release).

The front panel auto­matically closes after
a lapse of 5 seconds
while it is open.

The power is automatically turned off while the unit
is active.

2

Put the face
plate in the case.

Mounting

1

Slide the left side of the removable face
plate in place.

2

Press the right end of removable face
plate until “click” is heard.

Press it until you hear a click.

Cautions:

¡ It is recommended to remove or mount the face

plate when the plate is at the closed position.
Do not remove or mount the plate when the plate is
in motion.

¡ 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
levels.

¡ 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 con-

tacts, wipe them off with clean and dry cloth.

¡ To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it

down or place objects on it while it is open.

Open/Eject

Press [] (OPEN).

When a disc is already loaded, the disc will automatically
be ejected.

Close

Press [] (OPEN).

Tilt

The display angle changes among 4 levels as follows
every time you hold down [] (TILT) for 1 sec. or
more and release.

Note: The last selected
angle is maintained even
after turning off the power.

Notes:

¡ The volume level can be set independently for each

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

¡ The volume is not adjustable while an error display is

on the monitor. (a page 38)

q Up
w Down

Setting Range: 0 to 40
Default: 18

Volume off (down)

Press [MUTE].

Cancel

Press [MUTE] again.

Note:

Volume-down range can be specified. (apage

31)

General

Power On/off

(PWR: Power)

Front Panel Motion (Open/Close, Tilt)

(OPEN/CLOSE, TILT)

Volume Adjustment

(VOLUME)

Temporary Volume Off (Down)

MUTE (ATT: Attenuation)

Cautions:

¡ To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push it

down or place objects on it while it is open.

¡ Do not pinch your finger or hand in the front panel.
¡ Do not insert foreign objects into the disc slots.
¡ For the following cases, the front panel automati-

cally closes. Use caution not to catch your finger.

¡ After a lapse of 20 seconds
¡ When a disc is inserted
¡ When the face plate is removed (a page 10)

TILT 1
TILT 2
TILT 3

OPEN

Face Plate Removing/Mounting

(Anti-Theft System)

CQ-C8300N

BAND

CQ-C8300N

BAND

CQ-C8300N

BAND

CQ-C8300N

BAND

General

English

12

General

13

Substitutional Subwoofer

(SBC-SW: Super Bass Control·Subwoofer)

The rear speaker can be used as a substitutional
subwoofer when a subwoofer is not connected.

Holding down [MUTE] (SBC·SW) for 2
sec. or more toggles SBC-SW on and off.

The sound type each of which is adjusted with 7 bands
changes every time you press [SQ].

1 FLAT

(default)

2 ROCK

3 POP

Lights when activated.

SQ Selection Based on Genre

(SQ: Sound Quality)

4 VOCAL

5 JAZZ

6 CLUB

Notes:

¡ Setting of SQ, bass/treble and volume are influenced

one another. If the influence mentioned above causes
distortion to the audio signal, readjust bass/treble or
volume.

¡ Each SQ level is changeable. (a page 13)

You can make fine adjustments to the currently selected
SQ presetting in ROCK, POP, VOCAL, JAZZ, or CLUB in
accordance with your car type or taste.

1

Hold down [SQ] (Sound Quality) for 2
sec. or more.

The targeted SQ preset appears.

2

Adjust each frequency.

Note: If you press the [DISP] key, the presetting is
canceled. The presetting is active until another SQ
preset is called up.

[[]

:

Higher frequency

[]]: Lower frequency

q :Up
w :Down

3

Hold down [}] or [{] for 2 sec. or
more to confirm your adjustment.

Note: You can select a SQ preset to be targeted
with [}] and [{] (and [2]-[6] on the remote con­trol).

4

Hold down [}] or [{] for 2 sec. or
more to confirm your adjustment.

The existing adjustment is overwritten with new
adjustment.

Notes:

¡ FLAT is not changeable.
¡ If no operation takes place for more than 10 sec-

onds, the display returns to the regular mode.

¡ This adjustment is executable in the AUDIO menu

as well. (a page 30)

¡ If you hold down [BAND] for 2 sec. or more on

the SQ call-up screen, the presetting that is called
up can be turned into the default.

Radio

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM (MW/LW) (a page 16)

Source Selection

(SOURCE)

The source changes as follows every time [SOURCE]
is pressed.

Player

CQ-C8300N

CD-DA, MP3, WMA
Depends on the loaded disc (a page 22, 24)

CQ-C8100N

CD (CD-DA only) (a page 22)

CD Changer

(sold separately)

Selectable only when a CD changer is connected
(a page 28)

Auxiliary

Sound source connecting to the AUX input terminal
(a Installation Instructions)

Lights when activated.

Off (default)

On

Change of SQ Presetting

Note: If ON is selected, the settings of subwoofer level
adjustment and subwoofer low pass filter are activated.
(a page 30)

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