Panasonic cq-df203 Operation Manual

≥ 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.

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

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’instructions

Manual de instrucciones

CQ-DFX683/DF583U

Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company, Division
of Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company.
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive,
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
http://www.panasonic.ca

YEFM283966A FT1102-2013 Printed in China

Imprimé en Chine
Impreso en China

CQ-DF203U

Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver
Récepteur/lecteur CD avec panneau avant amovible
Reproductor de CD/Receptor y Frente Completo Desmontable

(CQ-DFX683U)

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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 identi­fication in case of theft.

CQ-DFX683U

CQ-DF583U

MODEL NUMBER CQ-DF203U
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED
FROM

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.

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.

Safety Information

NOTICE:

This product has a fluorescent 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.>

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

Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

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

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 afin de permettre
l’identification de l’appareil en cas de vol.

CQ-DFX683U

CQ-DF583U

NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE CQ-DF203U
NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE
DATE DE L’ACHAT
VENDEUR

Busque el número del modelo y el número de serie
ya sea en la parte trasera o en el fondo de la unidad.
Sírvase anotar dichos números en el espacio
siguiente, y mantenga este librete como una
anotación permanente de su compra para
ayudar en la identificación en el caso de robo.

CQ-DFX683U

CQ-DF583U

NÚMERO DEL MODELO CQ-DF203U
NÚMERO DE SERIE
FECHA DE COMPRA
NOMBRE DE LA TIENDA

ATTENTION:

CET APPAREIL EST UN PRODUIT LASER DE LA
CLASSE

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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.

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 RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU
D’INTERFÉRENCES, UTILISER UNIQUEMENT LES
COMPOSANTS FOURNIS.

PRECAUCIÓN:

ÉSTE ES UN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I.
LA UTILIZACIÓN DE CONTROLES, EL HACER AJUSTES
O EL SEGUIR PROCEDIMIENTOS DISTINTOS DE LOS
ESPECIFICADOS EN ESTE MANUAL PODRÍA CAUSAR
UNA EXPOSICIÓN PELIGROSA A LA RADIACIÓN.
NO ABRA LAS CUBIERTAS NI HAGA REPARACIONES
USTED MISMO. SOLICITE LOS TRABAJOS DE SERVICIO
AL PERSONAL CALIFICADO.

ADVERTENCIA:

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O
SACUDIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE
PRODUCTO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD.

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O
SACUDIDAS ELÉCTRICAS, Y PARA EVITAR LAS
INTERFERENCIAS MOLESTAS, UTILICE SOLAMENTE
LOS COMPONENTES INCLUIDOS.

Consignes de sécurité

Información para su seguridad

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When Driving

Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic 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, fire, 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

Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this preci­sion product. 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 30x

Note:

≥ The preset memory is cleared to return to the

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

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.

Use this Product Safely

Features

Power amplifier for front and rear speakers

Subwoofer

CQ-DFX683U

CD changer

Power amplifier for subwoofer

Front speaker

Front speaker Rear speaker

Rear speaker

Example: CQ-DFX683U

Large-sized volume control

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

CD Changer Control

You need connect the optional CD changer unit. For
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD
changer unit.

MP3/WMA Playback from CD-R/RW

You can play your MP3/WMA (Windows Media
Audio) files 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.

CQ-DF583UCQ-DFX683U

CQ-DF583UCQ-DFX683U

Before Reading these Instructions

≥ This operating instruction manual is for 3 models; CQ-DFX683U, CQ-DF583U and CQ-DF203U. All illustra-

tions throughout this manual represent model CQ-DFX683U unless otherwise specified. The following table
describes the differences among 3 models.

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-DFX683U

CQ-DF583U

CQ-DF203U

Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DFX683U.

Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DF583U.

Indicates features applicable to
CQ-DF203U.

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Features

MP3/WMA data playback Yes Yes None
CD changer control Yes Yes None
Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit Remote control unit

with ten number keys with ten number keys without ten number keys

Subwoofer output Yes None None

CQ-DF203U

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

Use this Product Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Before Reading these Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

❒ Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

❒ Control Reference Guide (remote control unit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

❒ Remote Control Unit Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Battery installation, battery notes

❒ General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power (PWR), source, volume, muting or attenuation, S•HDB (Super High
Definition Bass), level meter

❒ Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Time reset, display change

❒ Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Radio mode, band, tuning, display change, Direct Memory (D•M), preset
station setting, manual preset memory, Auto Preset Memory (APM),
preset station calling

❒ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Listening to a CD, open the front panel, insert the disc, stop and eject the
disc, track selection, fast forward/fast reverse, pause, repeat play, random
play, scan play, direct track selection, display change, text scroll

❒ MP3/WMA Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to MP3/WMA, open the front panel, insert the disc, stop and
eject the disc, file selection, fast forward/fast reverse, folder selection,
repeat play, folder repeat play, pause, random play, folder random play,
scan play, folder scan play, display change, direct file selection, direct
folder selection, text scroll, ID3/WMA tag setting, notes on MP3/WMA

❒ CD Changer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CD changer mode, disc selection, track selection, fast forward/fast
reverse, using two changers (dual changers), repeat play, disc repeat
play, random play, disc random play, scan play, disc scan play, display
change, direct disc selection

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❒ Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Volume, bass and treble, balance and fader, subwoofer level, muting or
attenuation

❒ Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Security function, excluding Sirius from source selection, level meter

❒ Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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

❒ Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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

❒ Installation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Remove the unit

❒ Anti-Theft System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Place the removable face plate into case, install removable face plate,
security indicator, panel removal alarm

❒ Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Caution, wiring diagram, upgrading the system 1, upgrading the system 2

❒ Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

WELCOME

FM

MP3/WMA

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