Panasonic CQ-DF202U Operating Instructions
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Power and Sound Controls
Pattern 1 Pattern 3
Pattern 4Pattern off
Pattern 2
(Default)
Power
Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory indicator lights.
Power on: Press [SOURCE] (PWR).
Power off: Press [SOURCE] (PWR) again and
hold.
Mute
Press [MUTE] to mute the sound completely.
Press [MUTE] again to cancel.
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).
Volume
[" VOL]: Up
[# VOL]: Down
Press and hold for rapid adjustment.
Volume level (0 to 40)
Anti-volume-blast circuit:
When the power is switched off and on again,
the volume slowly rises to the previous level.
The anti-volume-blast circuit will not work when
the volume level is set lower than position 20 on
the display.
MUTE
VOL
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A
N
/A
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SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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SOURCE
REP
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CD RECEIVER
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RANDOM
OPEN
PWR
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TRACK
LOUD
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REMOTE
VOL
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BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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LOC
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SOURCE
REP
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RANDOM
OPEN
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Audio Mode
(Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)
Regular mode
Volume Bass Treble
BalanceFader
Note:
≥ If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds
in audio mode (2 seconds in volume mode), the display returns to the regular mode.
Bass:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
(by 3 dB step)
Treble:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
(by 3 dB step)
Balance:
R (right speaker) or L (left speaker)
Fader:
F (front speaker) or R (rear speaker)
Adjustable range: Balance center
1 to 15 (by 1 dB step)
Adjustable range: Fader center
1 to 15 (by 1 dB step)
Loudness(Only for main unit)
Press [LOUD] to enhance bass and treble
tones at low or medium volume.
Press [LOUD] again to cancel.
LOUD
MONO
Level Meter(Only for main unit)
When the power is on, the level of sound sources,
such as radio and CD, is displayed.
Press [LEVL] (level) to change the level meter dis-
play.
AC
C
ON
Press [SEL] to select the audio mode.
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Press [" VOL] or [# VOL] to change each
level.
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Clock Basics
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
Hours
2 Press and hold [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than
2 seconds.
3 Press [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE].
Minutes
4 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
5 Press [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE].
6 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
Note:
≥ Press and hold [% TUNE] or [$ TUNE] for more
than 2 seconds to change numbers rapidly.
(Hours blink.)
(Hours set.)
(Minutes blink.)
(Minutes set.)
(End.)
Initial Time
1 Press [DISP] (CLOCK).
(Clock display.)
Time Reset
Press and hold [DISP] (CLOCK) for more than
2 seconds to activate the time setting mode to
reset the time.
Then, repeat steps 3 to 6.
Display Change
Press [DISP] (CLOCK) to switch to the clock display.
When the power is off:
Clock displayNo display
[DISP] (CLOCK)[% TUNE], [$ TUNE] (Hours, minutes)
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Radio Basics
VOL
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BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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SOURCE
REP
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CD RECEIVER
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OPEN
PWR
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LOUD
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L R
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MONO
LOCAL
MUTE
LOUD
REP
DISC
RAND
TAAFPTY
RDS
EON
TP
ΙΙ
on
LEVL
REMOTE
Band
Press [BAND] to change the band.
Manual Tuning
[$ TUNE]: Higher frequency
[% TUNE]: Lower frequency
Mono/Local Selection
MONO: Noise is significantly decreased when weak
signals are received from an FM broadcast
station.
LOCAL: Only strong signals of stations are searched
in seek tuning, while at the LOCAL OFF setting, relatively weak signals are also
searched.
FM broadcast:
Press and hold [MUTE] (MONO/LOC) for more than
2 seconds to change the mode.
Release when at the desired point.
AM broadcast:
Press and hold [MUTE] (MONO/LOC) for more than
2 seconds to switch LOCAL mode on and off.
Radio Mode
Press [SOURCE] to change to
the radio mode.
L R
ST
MONO
LOCAL
MUTE
LOUD
REP
DISC
RAND
TAAFPTY
RDS
EON
TP
ΙΙ
on
VOL
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/A
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SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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CLO
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SOURCE
REP
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CD RECEIVER
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REMOTE
Up to 6 stations each can be saved in the FM1,
FM2, FM3 and AM preset station memories.
Caution:
≥ To ensure safety, never attempt to preset sta-
tions while you are driving.
Radio
CD player
(When a CD is inserted.)
Source
FM stereo indicator
ST
MONO
LOCAL
ST
MONO
LOCAL
ST
MONO
LOCAL
ST
MONO
LOCAL
MONO off/
LOCAL off
(Default)
MONO on/
LOCAL off
MONO on/
LOCAL on
MONO off/
LOCAL on
Preset number
Seek Tuning
Press and hold ...
[$ TUNE]: Higher frequency
[% TUNE]: Lower frequency
Tuning will automatically stop when
the signals of the next broadcast
station are received.
Manual Preset Memory
1 Use manual or seek tuning to find a sta-
tion. (➡ page 12)
2 Press and hold one of the preset buttons
[1] to [6] until the display blinks once.
ST
MONO
LOCAL
ST
MONO
LOCAL
LOCAL off
(Default)
LOCAL on
FM broadcast:
AM broadcast:
Preset Station Setting
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2
3
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Band
Press [BAND] to select a desired band.
(➡ page 12)
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Auto Preset Memory (APM)2
Preset Station Calling
Press the corresponding preset button [1] to [6] to
tune in a preset station.
Press and hold [BAND] (APM: auto preset
memory) for more than 2 seconds.
≥ The 6 strongest available stations will be
automatically saved in the memory under
preset buttons [1] to [6].
≥ Once set, the preset stations are sequential-
ly scanned for 5 seconds each.
Note:
≥ New stations are overwritten on existing saved
stations after following this procedure.
Preset buttons [1] to [6]
Display Change
Press [DISP] (CLOCK) to switch to the clock dis-
play.
Broadcast station Clock display
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CD Player Basics
VOL
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BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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REP
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CD RECEIVER
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OPEN
PWR
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LOUD
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REMOTE
Track Selection
[5TRACK]: Advance to the next track.
[6TRACK]: Back to beginning of the cur-
rent track.
Back to previous track. (Press
twice.)
Track Search
Press and hold ...
[5TRACK]: Fast forward
[6TRACK]: Fast backward
Release to resume the regular play.
Display Change
Press [DISP] (CLOCK) to switch to the clock display.
Radio
CD player
(When a CD is inserted.)
Source
VOL
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/A
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BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
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CLO
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SOURCE
REP
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CD RECEIVER
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DISC
LEVL
REMOTE
CD Player Mode (When a CD is in the player)
Press [SOURCE] to change to the CD play mode.
Playback will start automatically.
Caution:
≥ Only 5z (12 cm) CD, CD-DA data recorded CD-R and CD-RW discs are available for this unit.
≥ This unit does not support CD text display.
≥ This unit does not support MP3 disc playback.
≥ Refer to page 21 about notes on CD-R/RWs.
≥ This unit is not designed for any 3z (8 cm) disc.
≥ If you insert an 3z (8 cm) disc and can not eject it, turn ACC of your car off once and turn it on again, then
press [<] (eject).
≥ Do not use irregular shaped discs.
≥ Do not use discs that have a seal or label attached.
≥ Do not insert foreign matter into the disc slot.
Random play
Direct Track Selection
≥ Press a track number button from [1] to [6].
The corresponding track starts playing.
≥ Press and hold a track number button from [7] to
[12] ([1] to [6]) for more than 1 second.
The corresponding track starts playing.
≥ Press and hold [REP] (RANDOM) for
more than 2 seconds.
All the tracks are played in random order.
≥ Press and hold [REP] (RANDOM) again
to cancel.
Scan play
≥ Press [BAND] (SCAN).
The first 10 seconds of each track on the
disc are played in sequence.
≥ Press [BAND] (SCAN) again to cancel.
Repeat play
≥ Press [REP].
The current track is repeated.
≥ Press [REP] again to cancel.
<CD player display>
Track number Track playing time
Track number/
Track playing time
≥ Do not insert a disc when the indicator lights.
≥ Lights when the disc is loaded.
DISC
RAND
DISC
REP
DISC
Clock display
Listening to a CD
<
(Eject) Label side
Close
1 Press [OPEN] on the front panel.
2 Press [<] (eject) to stop CD play and eject the disc.
Disc Insert and Playback
Stop and Disc Eject
Scan play
Random play
Repeat play
1
Open the front panel
Press [OPEN] to open the front panel.
Disc insert
Playback will start automatically after the player recognized the loaded disc as an ordinary
music CD. (When a CD-R or CD-RW which
has CD-DA formatted data as the same as an
ordinary music CD is loaded, this player recognizes it as an ordinary music CD.)
Close the front panel manually.
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Lights.
Blinks.
Lights.
Note:
≥ Do not insert a disc when the indicator lights.
DISC
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Troubleshooting
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Remote Control Unit Preparation
Battery Installation
1 Remove the battery holder.
Pull the battery holder by the position B while pushing position A in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2 Install the battery on the battery holder.
As shown in the figure on the right, fit the battery into
the battery holder with the “i
” side facing up while
pressing on position A.
3 Insert the battery holder.
Push the battery holder back into its original position.
Battery Notes
Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
Battery Information:
≥ Battery type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025) (included)
≥ Battery life: Approximately 6 months with normal use (at room temperature)
Back side
Lithium battery
(included)
Battery holder Position A
Position B
≥ 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.
≥ Be careful to observe proper local disposal rules when you dispose of batteries.
Control Reference Guide
Mute button (MUTE)
(➡ page 10)
Volume control buttons (VOL,
" #
)
(➡ page 10)
Tune/track selection and search buttons
(TUNE/TRACK, 65/
% $)
(➡ pages 12, 15)
Caution:
≥ Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a fire.
Battery leakage may damage the unit.
Band button (BAND)
(➡ page 12)
Buttons of the remote control function in the same way as the controls on the main unit of the reference page.
Point the remote control unit at the main unit’s sensor (REMOTE).
PWR
MODE
PRG
TUNE
TRACK
Car Audio
BAND/DISC UP
VOL
MUTE
(ATT)
Power button (PWR)
(➡ page 10)
VOL
SCAN/APM
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE
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Mode (source) button (MODE)
(➡ pages 12, 14)
Preliminary Steps
Check and take steps as described in the tables below.
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.
No power.
Trouble
Car’s engine switch is not on.
➡Turn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.
Troubleshooting Tips
❐ Common
Cables are not correctly connected.
➡Connect cables correctly.
Battery cable is not correctly connected.
➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.
Accessory cable is not correctly connected.
➡Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.
Grounding wire is not correctly connected.
➡Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of the car.
Fuse is burnt out.
➡Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest
Servicenter (see the attached sheet) and ask for fuse replacement.
No sound.
Mute is set to ON.
➡Set it to OFF.
Cables are not correctly connected.
➡Connect cables correctly.
Condensation (dew).
➡Wait for a while before use.
Caution:
≥ Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or
is something wrong.
≥ Do not use the unit in abnormal condi-
tion, 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.
Cause/Step
A mobile phone is used near the unit.
➡Keep the mobile phone away from the unit.
Noise.
Demonstration mode is ON.
➡Press [DISP] (display) to cancel demonstration mode.
Audio sound is output
but the display shows
demonstration message.
Note:
≥ Disc up button (DISC UP)
cannot be used in this
model.
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