Panasonic CQ-DF501, CQ-DF301W User Manual
CD Player/Receiver with Changer Control
CQ-DF501/DF301W
(CQ-DF501W)
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CQ-DF501W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
MOSFET
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≥Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
Operating Instructions
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❐ Use this Product Safely
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.
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.
When Car Washing
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.
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:
≥This operating instruction manual is for 2 models CQ-DF501W and CQ-DF301W. All illustrations through-
out this manual represent model CQ-DF501W unless otherwise specified. The following table describes
the differences between 2 models.
≥Operating instructions .................................... 1
≥Installation hardware................1 set (➡ page 19)
≥Power connector ............................................ 1
≥Remote control unit ........................................ 1
≥Lithium battery (CR2025)................................ 1
≥Warranty card.................................................. 1
❐ Components
Models
Features
CQ-DF501W CQ-DF301W
S•HDB Yes None
Loudness control None Yes
Pre-Amp output level 4 V 2 V
Subwoofer output level 4 V 2 V
LCD color 3 colors Blue
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
12
34
5
6
712
CLOCK
SOURCE
PWR
REP
CQ-DF501W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
MOSFET
45WX4
RANDOM
OPEN
811
910
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S•HDB
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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.
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Loudness
Press [LOUD] to enhance bass and treble tones
at low or medium volume.
Press [LOUD] again to cancel.
Dimmer
Press and hold [LEVL] (DIMMER) for more than
2 seconds to change the dimmer level.
Level Meter
When the power is on, the level of sound sources,
such as radio and CD, is displayed.
Press [LEVL] to change the level meter display.
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
12
34
5
6
712
CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF501W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
MOSFET
45WX4
RANDOM
OPEN
811
910
TRACK
S•HDB
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REMOTE
DIMMER
SCAN
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Dimmer 1 Dimmer 2 Dimmer 3
(Bright) (Medium) (Dark)
(Default)
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3
Pattern 4Pattern 5Pattern off
(Default)
LOUD
S•HDB
(Super High Definition Bass)
Especially for rock music, the bass-sound will be
more powerful.
Press [S•HDB] to change the Super High Definition
Bass on.
The bass sounds of the
speakers are strongly emphasized.
The bass sounds of the
speakers are moderately emphasized.
(The sounds of the subwoofer
can be heard clearly.)
Regular Mode
Boom
(S•HDB on) (S•HDB on)
Tight
Power and Sound Controls
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].
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.
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Only for CQ-DF301W
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
12
34
5
6
712
CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF501W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
MOSFET
45WX4
RANDOM
OPEN
811
910
TRACK
S•HDB
M
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SCAN
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Power and Sound Controls (Continued)
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Initial Time
1 Press [DISP](CLOCK).
Hours
2 Press and hold [DISP](CLOCK).
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] to change
numbers rapidly.
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 3to 6.
Clock Display
Press [DISP] (CLOCK) to switch to the clock display.
Broadcast station
Clock display
Playing time Clock display
In CD player (changer) mode:
In tuner mode:
When the power is off:
No displayClock display
(Hours blink.)
(Hours set.)
(Minutes blink.)
(Minutes set.)
(End.)
Note:
≥The [DISP] (CLOCK) button will not work while
the CD player or CD changer is set to the scan
play mode. Cancel the scan play mode before
pressing [DISP] (CLOCK).
The 12-hour system is used for the clock.
VOL
SEL
BAND
TUNE
MUTE DISP
12
34
5
6
712
CLOCK
SOURCE
REP
CQ-DF501W
CD RECEIVER WITH CHANGER CONTROL
MOSFET
45WX4
RANDOM
OPEN
811
910
TRACK
S•HDB
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N
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REMOTE
DIMMER
SCAN
AUTO
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P
PWR
Clock Basics
Audio Mode (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader/Subwoofer)
Regular Mode
Volume Bass Treble
BalanceFaderSubwoofer
Subwoofer volume:
Bass:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
Treble:
Adjustable range: j12 dB to i12 dB
Balance:
R (right speaker) or L (left speaker)
Fader:
F (front speaker) or R (rear speaker)
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 Balance center
Adjustable range: 1 to 15 Fader center
Subwoofer volume level:
From MUTE (0) to 8
Default
The maximum lower frequency level can be adjusted to match your subwoofer and the
acoustics inside your car.
When the subwoofer is activated, press
[% TUNE] or [$ TUNE] to change the cut-off
frequency as follows.
Cut-off frequency control
Cut-off frequency:
120 Hz/80 Hz (Default: 120 Hz)
Note:
≥Cut-off frequency control is not available for
CQ-DF301W (subwoofer volume can be adjusted).
Press [SEL] to select the audio mode.
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.
Press [" VOL] or [# VOL] to change each
level.
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