Panasonic CQ-DF203W Operating Instructions

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Audio Settings

Note:

≥ Press [DISP] (display) to return to

the regular mode.

≥ If no operation takes place for

more than 7 seconds in audio set­ting, the display returns to the reg­ular mode.

[VOL "]: Increases the bass.
[VOL #]: Decreases the bass.

[VOL "]: Increases the treble.
[VOL #]: Decreases the treble.

[VOL "]: Right enhanced.
[VOL #]: Left enhanced.

[VOL "]: Front enhanced.
[VOL #]: Rear enhanced.

Bass and Treble

You can adjust the bass and treble sound.

Default: BAS (bass) 0 dB

TRE (treble) 0 dB

Setting range: j12 dB to i12 dB (by 2 dB)

Balance and Fader

You can adjust the sound balance among the
front, rear, right and left speakers.

Default: BAL (balance) CNT (center)

FAD (fader) CNT (center)

Setting range: 15 levels each

Select

Select

Select

Select

Select

Press [SEL] (select).

Volume

Default: 18
Setting range: 0 to 40

Muting or Attenuation

You can select MUTE or ATTENUATION when
[MUTE] is pressed.

Default: MUTE

Select

[VOL "]: Increases the volume.
[VOL #]: Decreases the volume.

[VOL #]: No sound.

[VOL "]: Decrease the volume

by 10 steps.
(attenuation)

Turn [VOL].

(Press [VOL "] or [VOL #]
on the remote control unit.)

[VOL "][VOL #]

1 2

(Push.)

PWR

MODE

PRG

TUNE

TRACK

Car Audio

BAND/DISC UP

VOL

MUTE

(ATT)

[VOL "]
[VOL #]

(set)

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Function Settings

Security Function

When the key in the ignition is turned
OFF.

≥ Security message will be displayed.

≥

The panel removable alarm will be active.
(page 35)

When the removable face plate is re­moved.
≥ The security indicator blinks.

(page 35)

Level Meter

Default: PATTERN 1
Setting range: PATTERN 1 to 4,

OFF

Security Function

The security indicator blinks
when the removable face plate
is removed from the unit.

Default: SLED ON

Note:

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

regular mode.

≥ If no operation takes place for more

than 7 seconds in function setting, the
display returns to the regular mode.

["]: Security function is active.

["][#]

Press and hold [SEL]
(select) for more than
2 seconds.

Press [SEL] (select).

Select

Select

Turn [VOL].

["][#]

[#]:

Security function is non-active.

132

(Push.)

(Press and hold.)

2 sec.

Pattern 4

Pattern 3

Pattern 2

Pattern 1

Pattern off

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Troubleshooting

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.
➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.
➡Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.
➡Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of the car.

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 condition, 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.

❐ Radio

Too much noise in FM
stereo and monaural
(AM) broadcasts.

Station is too far, or signals are too weak.

➡Select other stations of higher signal level.

The radio antenna is not extended enough.

➡Fully extend the radio antenna.

Battery cable is not correctly connected.

➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.

Preset station is reset.

Trouble Cause/Step

The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.

➡If there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the antenna control

lead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the car correctly.

Disc is in the CD
compartment but no
sound is made, or disc
is ejected automatically.

Disc is upside down.

➡Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up.

❐ CD

≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.

➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media

(CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 29)

Trouble Cause/Step

A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is played.

➡Discs that have CD-DA type data should be used.

➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in

combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to
instructions for the concerned devices for details.

Fuse is burnt out.

➡Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest service

station and ask for fuse replacement.

The unit’s grounding wire is not connected securely.

➡Check the metal areas of the car body (chassis), and connect the

grounding wire more securely.

The ground connection of the radio antenna is not secure enough.

➡Check the ground connection of the mounted base part of the

antenna, and tighten up the screw.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Disc is not ejected.

Trouble Cause/Step

Time is counted but no
sound comes out.

Mounting angle is over 30o.

➡Adjust mounting angle to less than 30x.

Instable mounting.

➡Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the

section on installation.

Sound skips due to
vibration.

➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in

combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to
instructions for the concerned devices for details.

≥ Disc is dirty.
≥ Disc has scratches.

➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media

(CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 29)

Sound skips, bad sound
quality. (e.g. caused by
noise)

≥ Disc is defective.
≥ Mechanical trouble.

➡Press [OPEN] to open the panel and press [<] (eject). If normal

operation is not restored, call the store where you purchased the
unit or the nearest service station to ask for repairs.

An attempt has been made to play a regular CD-ROM disc.

➡Insert a CD-DA disc.

❐ CD

(continued)

Battery polarities are reversed.

➡Insert the battery correctly.

Wrong the battery.

➡Check the battery.

The battery has run down.

➡Replace the battery.

Remote control unit is in the wrong direction.

➡Direct the remote control unit at sensor on the front panel.

The speaker wires are reversed between right and left.

➡Connect the speaker wires to the correct ones.

Cables are not correctly connected.

➡Connect the cables correctly.

Buttons are invalid for
operation.

❐ Remote Control Unit

Trouble Cause/Step

No sound from left, right,
front or rear speaker.

Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side.

➡Adjust balance/fader setting as appropriate.

❐ Sound Setting

Left and right sounds
are reversed in stereo
listening.

Trouble Cause/Step

Display

Error Display Messages

❐ CD

Cause/Step

Disc is dirty, or is upside down.

➡Check the disc.

Disc has scratches.

➡Check the disc.

No operation by some cause.

➡If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you

purchased the unit or the nearest service station to ask for repairs.

No disc is in the player.

➡Insert discs in the player.

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Maintenance

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Maintenance

Your product is designed and manufactured to en­sure a minimum of maintenance. Use a dry, a soft
cloth for routine exterior cleaning. Never use ben­zine, thinner or other solvents.

Product Servicing

If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the
problem, we recommend that you take it to your
nearest authorized Panasonic service station. The
product should be serviced only by a qualified tech­nician.

Replacing the Fuse

Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A).
Using different substitutes or fuses with higher rat­ings, or connecting the unit directly without a fuse,
could cause fire or damage to the unit.

If the replacement fuse fails, contact your nearest
Panasonic service station for service.

If you use commercial CDs, they must have the
label below.

≥ You may have trouble playing back some

CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recorders
(CD-R/RW drives), either due to their recording
characteristics or dirt, fingerprints, scratches, etc.
on the disc surface.

≥ CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high temper-

atures and high humidity than ordinary music
CDs. Leaving them inside a car for extended peri­ods may damage them and make playback im­possible.

≥ The unit may not successfully play back a

CD-R/RW that was made by the combination of
writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)
and a disc if they are incompatible one another.

≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs if the

session is not closed.

≥ This player cannot play the CD-R/RW discs which

contains other than CD-DA.

≥ Be sure to observe the instructions of CD-R/RW

disc for handling it.

How to hold the disc

≥ Do not touch the underside of the disc.
≥ Do not scratch the discs.
≥ Do not bend the disc.
≥ When not in use, keep the disc in the case.

Do not use irregularly shaped discs.

Do not leave discs on the following places:

≥ Direct sunlight
≥ Near car heaters
≥ Dirty, dusty and damp areas
≥ Seats and dashboards

Disc cleaning

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center out­ward.

Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.

Do not write on the disc label in a heavy pen or
ballpoint pen stroke.

Label side

<Wrong>

<Right>

❐ CD Changer

≥ Disc is dirty, or is upside down.
≥ A disc other than a music CD (CD-DA type) is loaded.

➡Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)

No operation by some cause.

➡If normal operation is not restored, call the store where you

purchased the unit or the nearest service station to ask for repairs.
The display continues if you cannot switch off the power.

No disc is in the changer (magazine).

➡Insert discs into the changer (magazine).

Display Cause/Step

Disc has scratches.

➡Check the disc. (The changer automatically switches to the next disc.)

Note:

≥ For details, refer to operating instructions for the changer used.

Notes on CD-Rs/RWs

Notes on CD/CD Media
(CD-R, CD-RW)

≥ The changer has become disconnected from the main unit in the

changer mode.

➡Verify that correct connections have been made.

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Installation Guide

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No. Item Diagram Q’ty

WARNING

❐ Installation Hardware

If you encounter problems, please consult your
nearest professional installer.

6

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Mounting collar

Hex. nut (5 mm·)

Rear support strap

Tapping screw
(5 mm·a16 mm)

Mounting bolt (5 mm·)

Power connector

Trim plate

Lock cancel plate

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❐ Overview

12 V DC

Test bulb

Electrical

tape

Side-cut

pliers

❐ Required Tools

You’ll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 V AA battery, and
the following:

❐ Dashboard Specifications

Thickness Min. 4.75 mm

Max. 5.56 mm

53 mm

182 mm

This product should be installed by a professional.
However, if you plan to install this product yourself,
your first step is to decide where to install it. The in­structions in these pages will guide you through the
remaining steps:

(Please refer to the “WARNING” statement
above.)

≥ Identify and label the car wires.
≥ Connect the car wires to the wires of the power

connector.

≥ Install the unit in the dashboard.
≥ Check the operation of the unit.

Caution:

≥ This unit operates with a 12 V DC negative

ground auto battery system only. Do not at­tempt to use it in any other system. Doing so
could cause serious damage.

Before you begin installation, look for the items
which are packed with your unit.

≥ Panasonic Service Station List for Service

Directory …Keep for future reference in case the

product needs servicing.

≥ Installation Hardware…Needed for in-dash in-

stallation.

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The first step in installation is to identify all the car
wires you’ll use when hooking up your sound sys­tem.
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label
it using masking tape and a permanent marker. This
will help avoid confusion when making connections
later.

Note:

≥ Do not connect the power connector to the stereo

unit until you have made all connections. If there
are no plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires,
insulate all exposed leads with electrical tape until
you are ready to use them. Identify the leads in
the following order.

Power Lead

If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug
(leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you
can work with individual leads.

❐ Identify All Leads

Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and
ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.

Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the
exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug.
Touch one wire at a time until you find the outlet
that causes the test bulb to light.

Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb
also turns off and on, that outlet is the car power
lead.

If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radio
(RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN).

Battery Lead

If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need
to locate the car’s battery lead. Otherwise you may
ignore this procedure. (The yellow battery lead pro­vides continuous power to maintain a clock, memo­ry storage, or other function.)

If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car
battery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb
to the chassis and checking the remaining exposed
wires from the cut radio connector plug.

If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the
battery, usually marked BAT.

Speakers

Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads
for each speaker which are usually color coded.
A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the
speaker they are connected with is to test the leads
using a 1.5 V AA battery as follows.
Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and
stroke the other lead across the other pole. You will
hear a scraping sound in one of the speakers if you
are holding a speaker lead.
If not, keep testing different lead combinations until
you have located all the speaker leads. When you
label them, include the speaker location for each.

Antenna Motor

If your car is equipped with an automatic power an­tenna, identify the car motor antenna lead by con­necting one bulb tester lead to the car battery lead
and touching the remaining exposed wires from the
cut radio connector plug one at a time. You will
hear the antenna motor activate when you touch the
correct wire.

Antenna

The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a metal
plug at the end.

❐ Connect All Leads

Now that you have identified all the wires in the car,
you are ready to begin connecting them to the
stereo unit wires. The wiring diagram (page 36)
shows the proper connections and color coding of
the leads.
We strongly recommend that you test the unit be­fore making a final installation.
You can set the unit on the floor and make tempo­rary connections to test the unit. Use electrical tape
to cover all exposed wires.

Important:

≥ Connect the red power lead last, after you have

made and insulated all other connections.

Ground

Connect the black ground lead of the power connec­tor to the metal car chassis.

This installation information is de­signed for experienced installers and is
not intended for non-technical individu­als. It does not contain warnings or cau­tions of potential dangers involved in
attempting to install this product.

Any attempt to install this product in a
motor car by anyone other than quali­fied installer could cause damage to the
electrical system and could result in se­rious personal injury or death.

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First complete the electrical connections, and then
check them for correctness. (page 36)

The included mounting collar 1 is designed
specifically for this unit. Do not use it to attach
any other model.

6 Power

connector

Mounting holes

5 Mounting bolt

❐ Installation Procedures

Insert mounting collar 1 into the
dashboard, and bend the mounting tabs
out with a screwdriver.

(b) Using the rubber cushion (option)

5 Mounting bolt

1 Mounting collar

Rear support bracket
(provided on the car)

Rubber cushion (option)

Secure the rear of the unit.

After fixing mounting bolt 5and power con­nector 6, fix the rear of the unit to the car
body by either method (a) or (b) shown below.

Insert trim plate 7.

After installation,
reconnect the nega­tive - battery ter­minal.

4

The tabs to be bent vary depending on the
car. To securely install the unit, fully bend
a number of the tabs so that there is no
rattling.

Example:

Installation Guide (continued)

Speakers

Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram
(page 36) for the proper hookups. Follow the dia­gram carefully to avoid damaging the speakers and
the stereo unit.
The speakers used must be able to handle more
than 50 W of audio power. If using an optional
audio amplifier, the speakers should be able to han­dle the maximum amplifier output power. Speakers
with low input ratings can be damaged. Speaker im­pedance should measure 4–8 ≠, which is typically
marked on most speakers. Lower or higher imped­ance speakers will affect output and can cause both
speaker and stereo unit damage.

Motor Antenna

Connect the car motor antenna lead to the dark blue
motor antenna relay control lead.
(Do not confuse the antenna lead with blue/white
stripe lead for a power amplifier.)

Battery

Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio
wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.

Antenna

Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead
into the antenna receptacle.

Equipment

Connect any optional equipment such as an amplifi­er, according to the instructions furnished with the
equipment. Leave about 30 cm of distance between
the speaker leads/amplifier unit and the antenna/an­tenna extension cord. Read the operating and instal­lation instructions of any equipment you will
connect to this unit.

Power

Connect the red power lead to the correct car radio
wire or to the appropriate fuse port on the fuse
block.
If the stereo unit functions properly with all these
connections made, disconnect the wires and pro­ceed to the final installation.

❐ Final Installation

❐ Final Checks

Lead Connections

Connect all wires, making sure that each connection
is insulated and secure. Bundle all loose wires and
fasten them with tape so they will not fall down
later. Now insert the stereo unit into the mounting
collar.

Congratulations! After making a few final checks,
you’re ready to enjoy your new auto stereo system.

1. Make sure that all wires are properly connected
and insulated.

2. Make sure that the stereo unit is securely held in
the mounting collar.

3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper
operation.

If you have difficulties, consult your nearest author­ized professional installer for assistance.

❐ Preparation

≥ We strongly recommend that you wear gloves

for installation work to protect yourself from
injuries.

≥ When bending the mounting tabs of the

mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful
not to injure your hands and fingers.

≥ Disconnect the cable from the negative - battery

terminal (see caution below).

≥ Unit should be installed in a horizontal position

with the front end up at a convenient angle, but
not more than 30o.

Caution:

≥ Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a

car with a trip or navigational computer since
all user settings stored in memory will be lost.
Instead take extra care with installing the unit
to prevent shorts.

Less than 30x

Dashboard Installation

Installation Opening

182 mm

53 mm

This unit can be installed in any dashboard having
an opening as shown above. The dashboard should
be 4.75 mmj5.56 mm thick in order to be able to
support the unit.

Mounting spring (§)

Engage the mounting
springs (§) in the
mounting holes of
the mounting collar
1 firmly.

(a) Using the rear support strap 3

4 Tapping screw

2 Hex. nut

3 Rear support

strap

5 Mounting bolt

1 Mounting collar

Fire wall of car

3 mm·

2

3

1

Mounting
spring (§)

Tab

Mounting spring

Mounting
hole

3 Pull

out.

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Anti-Theft System

Security Indicator

The security indicator blinks when the removable
face plate is removed from the unit.

This function is activated when the security function
is on. (page 22)

Panel Removal Alarm

This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to re­move the panel before leaving your car.

This function is activated when the security function
is on. (page 22)

Install Removable Face Plate

1 Fit the face plate with its left hole on one of the

pins provided on the main unit.

2 Fit the other hole on the other pin applying

slight pressure.

3 Move the face plate up and down a few times to

make sure it is secure. Then close the front
panel and press down the right side of the face
plate until it clicks into plate.

Caution:

≥ 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 level.

≥ 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

contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry
cloth.

≥ To avoid damaging the front panel, do not push

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

This unit is equipped with a removable face plate.
Removing this face plate makes the radio totally in­operable. The security indicator will blink.

Place the Removable Face Plate
into Case

1 Switch off the power of the unit.
2 Remove the removable face plate. (page 34)
3 Gently press the bottom of the case and open

the cover. Place the face plate into the case and
take it with you when you leave the car.

1

2

3

Removable face plate case

Security indicator

Contact

Installation Guide (continued)

Remove the removable face plate.

1 Press [OPEN]. The removable face plate

will be opened.

2 Push the face plate to the left.

3 Pull it out toward you.

Remove the Unit

Switch off the power of the unit.

Screwdriver

7 Trim plate

Remove the trim plate 7 with a screwdriver.

1 Insert the lock cancel plates 8 along

the grooves on both sides of the main
unit until “click” is heard.

2 Pull out the unit while pushing the

plates further inside.

Remove the unit by pulling with both hands.

1

2

3

4

1 Open.

2 Push.

Contact

8 Lock cancel plate

“Click”

2 Pull out.

1 Insert.

Insert the tab
end in the
outer groove.

[OPEN]

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No. Item Q’ty

6 Power connector 1

Accessory used for wiring

Electrical Connections

Caution:

≥ This product is designed to operate with a 12 V

DC, negative ground battery system.

≥ To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow

the connection diagram below.

≥ Remove approximately 5 mm of protective cov-

ering from the ends of the leads before connect­ing.

≥ Do not insert the power connector into the unit

until the wiring is completed.

≥ Be sure to insulate any exposed wires from a

possible short-circuit from the car chassis.
Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free
from touching any metal parts.

≥ Remember, if your car has a drive computer or a

navigation computer, the data of its memory
may be erased when the battery terminals are
disconnected.

Power
connector

6

+

-

(Gray)

(Gray/black stripe)

Right

+

-

Front speaker lead

(White/black stripe)

(White)

Left

To front speaker

FRONT SP

+

-

(Violet)

(Violet/black stripe)

Right

+

-

Rear speaker lead

(Green/black stripe)

(Green)

Left

To rear speaker

REAR SP

L (white)

R (red)

CD changer input cord

External amplifier control power lead

(max. 500 mA)
This lead is for connection to the power amplifier.

Antenna

CD changer control connector

ACC power lead

To ACC power, _12 V DC.

Battery lead

To the car battery, continuous _12 V DC.

Ground lead

To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.

Note:

≥

The power antenna extends automatically

when the AM/FM radio mode is selected.

Note:

≥

This lead is used for power control when an external power amplifier
is connected. The power supply of a power amplifier will be activated
when turning on the power of this unit.

Antenna control lead

(to motor antenna) (max. 500 mA)
This lead is not intended for use with switch actuated power antenna.

(Blue/white stripe)

(Blue)

(Red)

(Yellow)

(Black)

ACC

BATTERY 15 A

CD.C-IN

§

If the fuse (rear panel) blows frequently,
there may be something wrong with the unit
or wiring connection.
Consult your nearest Panasonic service station
for service.

Fuse (mini auto fuse type, 15 A)§

L

R

Caution:

≥

Do not connect more than one
speaker to one set of speaker leads.

Preamp output connector (rear)
Preamp output connector (front)

CQ-DF203W

: L (white)
: R (red)

❐ Wiring Diagram

E
N
G
L

I
S
H

30

39

CQ-DF203W

E
N

G

L

I
S
H

29

38

Electrical Connections (continued)

CQ-DF203W

❐ Upgrading the System

Example Combination

≥ CD changer (CX-DP880, option)

CD changer
control connector

CD changer (CX-DP880, option)

R (red)

CD changer input cord

CQ-DF203W

L (white)

CD.C-IN

Preamp output connector (rear)

Preamp output connector (front)

RCA cord (R)

RCA cord (L)

: L (white)
: R (red)

DIN cord

Extension cord
(supplied with CX-DP880)

Ground lead

Battery lead

Specifications

❐ General

Power supply: 12 V DC (11 Vj16 V),

test voltage 14.4 V, neg­ative ground

Current consumption: Less than 2.2 A

(CD play mode;

0.5 Wa4 channels)

Maximum power output: 50 Wa4 channels at

1 kHz, volume control
maximum

Tone adjustment range:

Bass: n12 dB at 100 Hz

Treble: n12 dB at 10 kHz
Speaker impedance: 4j8 ≠
Preamp output voltage: 2.5 V (CD play mode;

1 kHz, 0 dB)

Preamp output

impedance: 200 ≠
Dimensions (WaHaD): 178a50a155 mm
Weight: 1.4 kg

❐ FM Stereo Radio

Frequency range: 87.50 MHzj108.00 MHz
Usable sensitivity: 11.0 dBf.

(1.25

¨V,

75 ≠)

50 dB quieting sensitivity: 15.2 dBf. (1.6

¨V,

75 ≠)
Frequency response: 30 Hzj15 kHz (n3 dB)
Alternate channel

selectivity: 75 dB
Stereo separation: 35 dB (1 kHz)
Image response ratio: 75 dB
IF response ratio: 100 dB
Signal to noise ratio: 70 dB

❐ AM Radio

Frequency range: 531 kHzj1 602 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 29 dB/¨V

(25

¨V,

S/N 20 dB)

❐ CD Player

Sampling frequency: 8 times oversampling
DA converter: 1 bit/4 DAC system
Pick-up type: Astigma 3-beam
Light source: Semiconductor laser
Wave length: 780 nm
Frequency response: 20 Hzj20 kHz (n1 dB)
Signal to noise ratio: 96 dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.01 % (1 kHz)
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limits
Channel separation: 75 dB

Note:

≥ Specifications and the design are subject to modi-

fication without notice due to improvements in
technology.

Note:

≥ For wiring, carefully read the operating instruc-

tions for the devices connected.