Panasonic CQ-RD243N User Manual

YEM284C382ZA TAMACO1202-0 Printed in China

Removable Front Panel

Cassette Player/Receiver with Changer Control

CQ-RD243N

Operating Instructions

¡Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.
¡Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Verwendung dieses Produktes aufmerksam durch und bewahren Sie sie danach

für spätere Nachschlagzwecke sorgfältig auf.

¡Prière de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d’utiliser le produit et garder ce manuel pour l’utilisation ultérieure.
¡Leest u deze instructie alstublieft zorgvuldig door voor u dit product in gebruik neemt en bewaar deze handleiding voor later gebruik.

¡

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¡Si prega di leggere attentamente queste istruzioni prima di usare questo prodotto e di conservare questo manuale per usi futuri.
¡Lea con atención estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.

¡

Przeczytaj uwazænie instrukcjeç obs¬ugi przed rozpoczeçciem uzæywania urzaçdzenia i zachowaj jaç do uzæytku w przysz¬oóci.

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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

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RDS (Radio Data System)................................. 10

Clock Setting..................................................... 13

Cassette T ape Pla yer......................................... 14

CD Changer Control.......................................... 16

Electrical Connections ..................................... 18

Installation......................................................... 20

Anti-Theft System ............................................. 23

Speaker Connections ....................................... 24

Fuse.................................................................... 24

Maintenance ...................................................... 24

Specifications.................................................... 25

Contents............................................................. 2

Precautions........................................................ 4

Accessories....................................................... 4

Remote Control Unit (Option).......................... 5

Power and Sound Controls.............................. 6

Radio.................................................................. 8

Contents

Page

CQ-RD243N

Removable Front Panel
Cassette Player/Receiver with
Changer Control

RDS (Radio-Datensystem)................................ 32

Uhrzeit (CT)........................................................ 35

Kassettenspieler ............................................... 36

CD-Wechslersteuerung..................................... 38

Elektrischer Anschluß...................................... 40

Einbau................................................................ 42

Diebstahlschutz................................................. 45

Anschluß der Lautsprecher ............................. 46

Sicherung........................................................... 46

Pflege ................................................................. 46

Technische Daten.............................................. 47

Inhaltsverzeichnis............................................. 2

Vorsichts-maßnahmen...................................... 26

Zubehör.............................................................. 26

Fernbedienung (Option)................................... 27

Stromversorgung und Klangregler.................. 28

Radio.................................................................. 30

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Seite

CQ-RD243N

Cassettenspieler/Receiver mit
Wechslersteuerung und
abnehmbarem Frontteil

Autoradio........................................................... 52

RDS (Système de données radio).................... 54

Réglage de l’horloge......................................... 57

Lecteur de cassette........................................... 58

Commande de changeur de disque CD.......... 60

Branchements électriques............................... 62

Installation......................................................... 64

Système antivol................................................. 67

Branchement des haut-parleurs...................... 68

Fusible................................................................ 68

Entretien............................................................. 68

Données techniques......................................... 69

Table des matières............................................ 2

Mesures de précaution..................................... 48

Accessoires....................................................... 49

Télécommande (Option)................................... 49

Interrupteur d’alimentation et commandes de
réglage de la sonorité

....................................... 50

Table des matières

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Lecteur de cassettes / récepteur
à façade amovible et commande
de changeur de disque CD

RDS (Radio Data Systeem)............................... 76

Gelijk zetten van de klok .................................. 79

Cassettespeler................................................... 80

CD-wisselaar bediening.................................... 82

Elektrische aansluitingen................................. 84

Installatie............................................................ 86

Anti-diefstal systeem........................................ 89

Aansluitingen luidsprekers.............................. 90

Zekering............................................................. 90

Onderhoud......................................................... 90

Technische gegevens....................................... 91

Inhoudsopgave.................................................. 2

Voorzorgen ........................................................ 70

Toebehoren........................................................ 70

Afstandsbediening (los verkrijgbaar).............. 71

Stroomvoorziening en geluidsregeling........... 72

Radio.................................................................. 74

Inhoudsopgave

Bladzijde

CQ-RD243N

Cassettespeler/radio met CD­wisselaar bediening en afneem­baar voorpaneel

RDS (Radio Data System)................................120

Regolazione dell’orologio ...............................123

Riproduttore a cassette...................................124

Controllo del cambia CD .................................126

Collegamenti elettrici.......................................128

Installazione......................................................130

Sistema antifurto..............................................133

Collegamenti degli altoparlanti.......................134

Fusibile..............................................................134

Manutenzione...................................................134

Dati tecnici........................................................135

Indice.................................................................. 2

Precauzioni.......................................................114

Accessori..........................................................114

Telecomando (Opzionale)................................115

Comandi di alimentazione e del suono..........116

Radio.................................................................118

Indice

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Sintoamplificatore / riproduttore
di cassette con controllo cambia
CD e frontalino estraibile

RDS (Sistema de datos radiofónicos)............142

Ajuste de la hora..............................................145

Reproductor de casetes..................................146

Control del cambiador de CD..........................148

Conexiones eléctricas.....................................150

Instalación ........................................................152

Sistema antirrobo.............................................155

Conexiones de los altavoces..........................156

Fusible...............................................................156

Mantenimiento..................................................156

Especificaciones..............................................157

Contenuto.......................................................... 2

Precauciones....................................................136

Accesorios........................................................136

Controlador remoto (opcional).......................137

Alimentación y controles del sonido .............138

Radio.................................................................140

Contenuto

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Reproductor de casetes/receptor
con control de cambiador de CD
y panel frontal extraíble

RDS (Radio Data System)................................. 98

Tidsinställning..................................................101

Kassettbandspelare.........................................102

CD-växlarstyrning............................................104

Elektriska anslutningar....................................106

Montering..........................................................108

Stöldskyddsanordning....................................111

Anslutning av högtalare..................................112

Säkring..............................................................112

Underhåll...........................................................112

Tekniska data....................................................113

Innehåll............................................................... 2

Observera .......................................................... 92

Tillbehör............................................................. 92

Fjärrkontroll (tillval)........................................... 93

Ström- och ljudreglage..................................... 94

Radio.................................................................. 96

Innehåll

Sida

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Kassettspelare/radiomottagare
med CD-växlarstyrning och
löstagbar frontpanel

RDS (System Danych Radiowych) .....................164

Nastawianie zegara............................................167

Magnetofon kasetowy ........................................168

Sterowanie zmieniaczem p¬yt CD.......................170

Po¬açczenia elektryczne ......................................172

Montazæ ...............................................................174æ

Zabezpieczenie przed kradziezæaç

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Pod¬açczenia zestawo;w g¬oónikowych................178

Bezpiecznik........................................................178

Konserwacja ......................................................178

Dane techniczne ............................................... 179

Spis treóci ........................................................... 2

S:rodki ostrozænoóci .............................................158

Wyposazæenie......................................................158

Pilot zdalnego sterowania (Opcja)......................159

Regulatory zasilania i dz;wieçku...........................160

Radio..................................................................162

Spis treóci

Strona

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Zdejmowany panel przedni ­Magnetofon kasetowy¶Odbiornik
radiowy z funkcjaç sterowania
zmieniaczem CD

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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.

Precautions

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 tape) 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 12-Volt negative ground
battery system.

Tape Mechanism

Keep magnets, screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from the tape
mechanism and tape head.

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 Centre.

Note: The preset memory is cleared to return to the original factory setting
when the power connector or battery is disconnected.

Accessories

• Operating Instructions.......................................................................................1

• Supplied Hardware ..................................................................1 set (

a page 20)

• Removable Face Plate Case...............................................................................1

• Warranty Card ...................................................................................................1

Remote Control Unit (Option)

Battery Installation

q Remove the battery holder.

Take hold of the holder at position B and pull it out
by pushing position A in the direction shown by the
arrow.

w Install the battery on the battery holder.

Set a new battery properly with its (+) side facing
up as shown in the figure.

e Insert the battery holder.

Push in 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)
¡Battery Life: Approximately 6 months under normal

use (at room temperature)

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Lithium battery

Position B

Position A

Battery holder

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

¡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 the disposal rules when you dispose of batteries.

Remote Controls

Note: The optional remote controller is available from your local dealer (CA-RC61).

Car Audio

BAND/DISC UPBAND/DISC UP

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PWR

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Power

Volume Control

Tune, Fast Forward/Rewind

Mute

Band, Disc up

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Power and Sound Controls

Power

Turn the key in the ignition until the accessory
indicator lights.

Power on : Press [PWR].
Power off : Press [PWR] again and hold.

Note: When the power is switched on

for the first time, a demonstration mes­sage appears on the display.
To cancel this display, press [DISP].

Demonstration message

Mute

Press [MUTE] to mute the sound.
Press

[MUTE] again or turn [VOL] to cancel.

MUTE indicator

MUTE

Loudness (LOUD)

Press and hold [MUTE] (LOUD) for more than 2
seconds to enhance bass and treble tones at low or
medium volume.
Press and hold

[MUTE] (LOUD) again to cancel.

Loudness indicator

LOUD

Bass

(–12 to +12 dB by 3 dB step) default : 0 dB

Treble

(–12 to +12 dB by 3 dB step) default : 0 dB

Balance

(Left / Right: 1 to 15)
default : CNT (Centre)

Fader

(Front / Rear: 1 to 15)
default : CNT (Centre)

Note: If no operation takes place for more than 5 seconds in audio mode (2 seconds in Volume mode), the display return
to Regular Mode.

Audio Mode (Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader)

Regular Mode

Volume

Bass

Treble

Balance

Fader

Remote Control Sensor (REMOTE)

q

Push [SEL] to select the audio mode.

Up

Down

Volume

PUSH

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Turn [VOL] to change each level.

Up

Down

Note: If the fader is set to front, the pre-

amp output (rear) is decreased.

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r Mono/Local Selection (MONO/LOC)

e Manual Tuning

[[] : Higher frequency.
[]] : Lower frequency.

Seek Tuning

Press and hold for more than 0.5 sec­onds, then release it.

[[] : Higher frequency.
[]] : Lower frequency.

Tuning will automatically stop when the
signals of the next broadcast station are
received.

Radio

Cassette Tape Player

(When a tape is inserted)

CD changer control

(When a CD changer is connected)

FM1

FM2

FM3

AM (LW/MW)

w Band

Press [BAND] to change the
bands.

ST

FM stereo indicator

FM broadcasts

Press and hold [PTY] (MONO/
LOC)

to change the mode.

Release when at the desired point.

(default)

(default)

MONO OFF / LOCAL OFF

LOCAL OFF

MONO ON / LOCAL OFF

MONO ON / LOCAL ON

MONO OFF / LOCAL ON

LOCAL ON

AM broadcasts

Press and hold [PTY] (MONO/LOC)
to switch LOCAL mode on and off.

Band

Caution: To ensure safety, never attempt to preset
stations while you are driving.

Tuning in a Preset Station

Press the corresponding preset button [1] to [6] to
tune in a preset station.

Preset Number

MONO

LOCAL

ST

q Mode Selection

Press [MODE] to change to the radio mode.

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.

Preset Station Setting

Up to 6 stations can be saved in each of the FM1, FM2, FM3
and AM (LW/MW) preset station memories.

q Band

Press [BAND] to select a desired band.
(

a page 8)

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Auto Preset Memory (APM)

Press and hold [BAND] (APM) for more than 2
seconds (Auto Preset Memory).

¡The 6 stations with good reception will be auto-

matically saved in the memory under preset num­ber

1 to 6.

¡Once set, the preset stations are sequentially

scanned for 5 seconds each.

Manual Preset Memory

q Use manual or seek tuning to find a station.

(

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w Press and hold one of the preset buttons [1] to

[6] until the display blinks once.

Note: You can change the memory presetting by

repeating the above procedure.

LOCAL indicator

MONO indicator

Note: Only the PTY stations are scanned while PTY
mode is on. Press

[PTY] to cancel the PTY mode when

you should scan all stations.

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RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS Basics

The following functions are available when receiving RDS stations.

PS Display

(Program Service name)

The name of station is displayed
instead of the frequency.

CT Service

(Clock Time)

When receiving an RDS station, the
CT (Clock Time) service automatically
adjusts the time.
“NO CT” is displayed in areas where
CT service is not available.
(

a page 13 for Clock Setting)

AF

(Alternative Frequency list)

When reception is poor, an RDS sta­tion broadcasting the same program
is tuned in automatically.

REG (Region) Mode

Changes the selection range of AF,
Best Station and PI Seek.
Press and hold

[AF] (REG) when AF

mode is on.

The frequency is changed only for
programs within the region.

(default)
The frequency is changed also for
programs outside the region.

Preset Memory

Auto preset of RDS stations works
only when AF mode is on.

Best Station Research

Best Station is automatically activated
to store the station with the best
reception for each preset button.

PI (Program Identification) Seek

If Best Station does not work properly
and reception is poor when tuning in
a preset station, press

the same pre-

set button again

. PI Seek will search

an AF station with good reception.

Display Change

Press [DISP] (CT) to change the dis­play as follows.

AF Mode

Press [AF] to select one of the
following AF modes:

Low level AF operating sensitivity.

High level AF operating sensitivity.

When the AF network of an RDS
station is not required

AF 2 Mode

AF OFF Mode

PS (Program Service Name)(default)

3 seconds

Frequency

CT (Clock Time)

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Traffic Announcements

TA Volume Set

Turn [VOL] while receiving traffic announcements.
The TA volume differs from the regular volume (by up
to 5 levels).

TA in Tape/CD Changer Mode

When TA is on, tape or CD changer playback will be
interrupted by FM traffic announcements.

Muting in TA Mode

To listen only to Traffic Announcements while muting,
press and hold

[TA] for more than 2 seconds.

To cancel the muting in TA mode (muting in TA mode

/

TA mode), take either following two.

¡Press [TA] again.
¡Turn [VOL].

Note: To switch to TA off, press [TA] again and hold for
more than 2 seconds.

TP Auto Search

When reception of a TP station is poor, TP Auto Search
will automatically search for a TP station with better
reception.

TA Mode

Press [TA] to switch TA mode on
and off.

TA on

TA off

Seek and Preset Station

TP Seek Tuning

Seek tunes only TP stations (a page 8)

Auto TP Station Preset

The 6 TP stations with good reception are
saved in memory (

a page 9)

Tuning in a TP Preset Station (a page 9)

Information End

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TP Station

Some RDS FM stations periodically
provide traffic information.

TP

(Traffic Program identification)

Broadcasting of traffic information

TA

(Traffic Announcements identification)

Radio announcements on traffic condi­tions

RDS service availability varies with areas. Please understand if RDS service is not available in your area, the follow­ing service is not available, either. This chapter explains the summary and operation regarding RDS.

TAon

EONTP

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AF

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Down

Volume

CH-C

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AF

TAon

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(default)

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the AF 1 or 2
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AF 1 Mode

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PTY Reception

(Program T ype)

RDS FM stations provide a program type identification signal.
Example: news, rock, classical music, etc.

Program Type (PTY) Mode

Press [PTY] to switch PTY display mode on or off.

PTY Search

q

Select a program type by pressing the preset
button.
The preset program type appears on the display
for 5 seconds.
(Example) Press preset button [1].

w

Press the same preset button again (or press
[BAND]) to tune in the desired program type
station.

(Example) Press preset button [1] again.

PTY

PTY

PTY on

PTY off

<English>

<Swedish>

PTY

PTY

PTY

PTY Selection

q

Press [[] to change the program type as follows.
(

[]] : opposite direction)

w

Select the desired program and press [BAND]. Seek
will start to tune in to a station broadcasting the select­ed program type.

PTY Preset Change

q

Select a program type by using PTY Selection or press­ing PTY Preset buttons.

w

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds one of the but­tons

[1] to [6].

(Example) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds

preset button

[4].

PTY

PTY

PTY Type Preset

Program types are stored in memory under preset buttons
[1] to [6] as shown in the table below.
To tune in the desired program type, press any of preset but­tons

[1] to [6].

EON (Enhanced Other Networks)

When EON data is received, the EON indicator lights and the
TA and AF functions are expanded as follows.
TA: Traffic information from the current and other network

stations can be received.

AF: The frequency list of preset RDS stations is updated by

EON data.
EON enables the radio to make fuller use of RDS information.
It constantly updates the AF list of preset stations, including
that currently tuned in to. For example, if you preset a sta­tion far from home, you will later be able to receive the same
station at an alternative frequency, or any other station serv­ing the same program. EON also keeps track of locally avail­able TP stations for quick reception.

Emergency Announcement
Reception

When an emergency announcement is broadcast, the unit is
automatically switched to receiving that broadcast. If this
happens in a mode other than radio mode (tape mode, CD
Changer mode) or in Muting in TA mode, “ALARM” blinks on
the display.

Preset No.

Program Type

Display

AFFAIRS / INFO
EDUCATE / DRAMA
CULTURES / SCIENCE
VARIED / WEATHER
FINANCE / CHILDREN
SOCIAL A / RELIGION
PHONE IN / TRAVEL
LEISURE / DOCUMENT

ROCK M / M_O_R_M
LIGHT M / OTHER M
JAZZ / COUNTRY
NATION M / OLDIES
FOLK M

News NEWS1

Speech2

Sport SPORT3

Pop. Music

POP M4

Classic

Music

CLASSICS5

Other

Music

6

The clock uses 24-hour system.

When RDS CT service is not available, set the clock
as follows.

Note: Clock can be set only in the AM band.

AM Band

q Press [BAND] to change to AM band.

w Press [DISP] (CT).

Note: Initial setting is “NO CT”.

Hours

e Press and hold [DISP] (CT).

r Press [[] or []].

Minutes

t Press [DISP] (CT).

y Press [[] or []].

u Press [DISP] (CT).

Notes:

¡Press and hold [[] or []] to change num-

bers rapidly.

¡Manually-set clock time will be automatical-

ly readjust to RDS time when RDS wave is
received.

(end)

(minute set)

(minute blinks)

(hour set)

(hour blinks)

(Clock display)

(AM band)

Clock Setting

BAND

DISP(CT)

][ TUNE

(Hours/Minutes)

PTY display in Swedish

Press [DISP] (CT) to switch the PTY display
language as follows.

SPEECH / MUSIC / NEWS / AFFAIRS /
INFO / SPORT / EDUCATE / DRAMA /
CULTURES / SCIENCE / VARIED / POP M /
ROCK M / M_O_R_M/ LIGHT M / CLASSICS /
OTHER M / WEATHER/ FINANCE / CHILDREN /
SOCIAL A / RELIGION / PHONE IN / TRAVEL /
LEISURE / JAZZ / COUNTRY / NATION M /
OLDIES / FOLK M / DOCUMENT /

PTY

(default)

PTY

PTY

PTY

PTY

PTY

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Cassette Tape Player

Stop and Tape Eject

Press [u] to stop tape play and eject the cassette tape.

Tape Insert and Playback

Insert a cassette tape.
Play back will start automatically.

Listening to a Cassette Tape

Rewind and Fast Forward

Press [6] or [7] to activate rewind or fast for­ward of the tape.

Press

[45] to resume the tape play.

Play Side Change

Press [45] to reverse.

Top Side Playing

Bottom Side Playing

Metal Tape (MTL)

¡Press [1](MTL) when playing metal or

chromium dioxide (CrO

2

) tapes.

¡Press [1](MTL) again to cancel.

Note: Playing non-metal tapes in MTL mode causes high fre-

quency imbalance, which affects tone quality.

Blank Skip (B•S)

¡Press [5](B•S) to skip unrecorded

portions longer than 15 seconds on
the tape.

¡Press [5](B•S) again to cancel.

Note: When repeat is on, the blank skip

does not work because the repeat has
priority over the blank skip.

B-SKIP

Repeat Play (REP)

¡Press [4](REP) to repeat the current

program.

¡Press [4](REP) again to cancel.

REP

Source

Radio

Cassette Tape Player

(When a Tape is inserted)

CD changer control

(When a CD changer is connected)

Tape Program Search (TPS)
Operation

q Press [3](TPS) to activate the Tape Program Search.

w To select a desired program, press [6] or [7] correspon-

ding times to go forward (up to 9) or backward (up to 8).

e Press [3](TPS) again to cancel.

(Fast forward:)

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(Rewind:)

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Note: The TPS and B• S may not work correctly in the following cases. This, however, does not mean that the unit is defec-
tive.

¡There is an interval less than 3 seconds (15 seconds in B• S) or having a high level of noise or hum between programs.
¡There is particularly low-level passage during the program.

Note: To maintain your cassette player in top condition,
avoid using tapes that are longer than 90 minutes (C-90).

Notes on Cassette Tape

Tape Slack:

Use a pencil or similar object to take up the slack as shown. If
a loose tape is used, this may result in the tape becoming tan­gled in the rotating parts of the unit.

Mode Selection

Press [MODE] to change to Cassette tape play mode.

lights when a tape is in the deck

Caution: Make sure that the indicator ( or ) is off
before loading a tape. If the indicator is on before loading,
eject the tape.

Exposed tape
end (Open
end)

Pencil

Do not
touch or
pull out the
tape.

DOLBY B Noise Reduction (NR)

¡Press [2](NR) when playing the tape recorded with Dolby B

noise reduction.

¡Press [2](NR) again to cancel.

EONTP

RDS

AF

TAon

Metal tape indicator

Dolby indicator

Repeat indicator

Exposed tape end

blinks

blinks

blinks

u

Eject

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[5] (RANDOM)

CD Changer Control

Track Selection

[7] : Advance to the next track.
[6] : Back to beginning of the current track.

Back to previous track.
(Press twice)

Display Change

Press [DISP] (CT) to switch the display as follows.

CH-C

EONTP

RDS

AF

TAon

CH-C

Mode Selection

Press [MODE] to change to the
CD changer mode.

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DISC No.

c

DISC No.

appears on the display when the compact disc is dirty or inverted.
Select the next available compact disc.

appears on the display when compact disc is scratched.
Select the next available compact disc.

Error Display Messages

appears on the display when the unit stops operating for some reason.
Press the reset switch on the CD changer.

appears on the display when there is no disc in the magazine.

Track Number

Disc Number

Radio

Cassette Tape Player

(When a Tape is inserted)

CD changer control

(When a CD changer is connected)

Disc Selection

[1] ({DISC): Previous disc.
[2] (}DISC): Next disc.

Playing Mode Setting

R

CH-C

Notes:

¡The CD Changer functions are designed for an optional CD changer unit.
¡This unit can not support the reproduction of MP3 and WMA and not display any CD-Text, even if the CD changer unit

would support them.

Track Search

Press and hold...

[7] : Fast forward.
[6] : Fast backward.

Release to resume the regular
CD changer play.

Disc/Track Number

Track Play Time

CT display

Press

[DISP]

Press and hold [DISP] for
more than 2 seconds

Press

[DISP]

Press [5] (RANDOM).
Press again to cancel.

All the available tracks on all discs in
the magazine are are played in a ran­dom sequence.

All Discs blinks

blinks

DISC

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Press and hold [5] (RANDOM)

for more than 2 seconds.
Press and hold again to cancel.

All the available tracks on current disc
are played in a random sequence.

One Disc

Repeat Play

[4] (REPEAT)

REP

CH-C

Press [4] (REPEAT).
Press again to cancel.

Repeat the current track selection.

Track

DISC

REP

CH-C

Press and hold [4] (REPEAT)

for more than 2 seconds.
Press and hold again to cancel.

Repeat the current disc selection.

Disc

Scan Play

[3] (SCAN)

CH-C

Press [3]

(SCAN)

.

Press again to cancel.

The first 10 seconds of each track on
the all disc is played in sequence.

Track

CH-C

Press and hold [3]

(SCAN)

for
more than 2 seconds.
Press and hold again to cancel.

The first track of all discs in the maga­zine is played for 10 seconds each.

Disc

Random indicator

lights

Repeat indicator

lights

lights when a CD changer is connected.

EONTP

RDS

TAon

AF

CH-C

EONTP

RDS

TAon

AF

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A4:

A5:

A8:

A7:

A5 A7 A8 A4

A5*:

B7
B8
B5
B6
B3
B4
B1
B2

B7:

B8:

B5:

B6:

B3:

B4:

B1:

B2:

(Green)

(Green w/black stripe)

(White)

(White w/black stripe)

(Gray)

(Gray w/black stripe)

(Violet)
(Violet w/black stripe)

(Red)

(Black)

(Blue w/white stripe)
(Yellow)

(Blue w/white stripe)

Extension Cord

(DIN/BATT/RCA/GND)

(Black)

CD Changer (Option)
CX-DP880N

Ground Lead

To a clean, bare metallic
part of the car
chassis

(Yellow)

Fuse (3A)

Battery Lead

To the car battery,
continuous
+12V DC

Supplied for an
optional CD Changer.

Cassette Receiver
CQ-RD243N

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Power and
Speaker
Connector

Antenna

ISO Antenna

Conversion Cord
(Option)
(If needed)

(L)(White)

(L)(White)
(R)(Red)

CD Changer
Input Connector

Pre-Amp.Out
Connector
(Rear)

DIN Cord

RCA Cord

RCA Cord (R)(Red)

CD Changer
Control Connector

BATTERY 15A

ACC

Cautions:

¡Check the connectors provided on your car (see precaution below) before connecting the system.
¡This unit is designed for use in a car having a 12-volt negative ground battery system.
¡To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram.
¡Strip about 5 mm of the lead ends for connection (only non-ISO connector cords).
¡Do not insert the power connector into the unit until the wiring is completed.
¡Be sure to insulate any exposed wires to prevent short circuiting with the car chassis. Bundle all cables, and prevent

cable terminals from touching any metal parts.

Electrical Connections

If the fuse (rear panel) blows frequently, they
may be something wrong with the unit.
Consult your nearest Panasonic Service
Centre for service.

¡This unit can be connected to an

optional CD changer (CX-DP880N,
CX-DP9061/DP9060EN, CX­DP88N, CX-DP801/DP803EN or
CX-DP601EN) and optional exten­sion cord.

¡For details consult your nearest

authorized Panasonic Dealer.

¡For connection to a CD changer,

refer to the operating instructions
of the CD changer (CX-DP880N,
CX-DP9061/DP9060EN, CX­DP88N, CX-DP801/DP803EN or
CX-DP601EN).

Fuse (15 A)

To remove the Fuse

Precautions (ISO Connector)

¡The pin arrangement of the power connector

conforms to ISO standard.

¡The pin arrangement of ISO connectors in some

cars may differ from the ISO standard.

¡Please check that the pin arrangement of the

connector in your car conforms to ISO standard.

¡For car types A and B, change the wiring of the

red and yellow leads as shown at below.

¡After connection, insulate the portions marked

(

C) with insulating tape.

Note: For cars other than types A and B, please
consult your local car shop.

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BATTERY 15A

ACC

ISO

Standard ISO

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BATTERY 15A

ACC

A

Car Type A

ACC

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B

Car Type B

BATTERY 15A

A7: IGN or ACC switched 12 V supply

(Red)

(Yellow)

(Yellow)

(Red)

(Red)

(Yellow) (Yellow)

(Red)

(Red)

(Yellow)

(Red)

(Yellow)

A4: IGN or ACC switched 12 V supply

A4: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply)

A7: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply)

A7: +12 V Battery (Permanent supply)

A4: No connection

A7

A4

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Power and
Speaker
Connector

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Note: The power antenna extends automatically when
the power of this unit is turned on.

A5 : Motor Antenna Relay Control Lead

(Blue w/white stripe)
To Motor Antenna (Max. 500mA)
This lead is not intended for use with a switch actuated
power antenna.

A7 : Power Lead (ACC or IGN) (Red)
To ACC power, +12 V DC.

A8 : Ground Lead (Black)
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.

A4 : Battery Lead (Yellow)
To the car battery, continuous +12 V DC.

C1 : External Mute Lead

(Orange) (not used)

C3 : External Remote Control Lead

(Brown w/black stripe)
When using a non-Panasonic external remote control, refer
to the manufacture for their product before connecting.

A5*: This lead can be used as either Amp.Relay Control Power Lead or Motor Antenna Relay Control Lead, or both at the

same time. However, the current capacity of this lead is 500 mA.

Left (+)
Left (–)
Left (+)
Left (–)
Right (+)
Right (–)
Right (+)
Right (–)

Rear

Front

Front

Rear

ISO Connector

Speakers

Trim Plate

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Fire Wall of Car

Hex. Nut (Option)

Rear Support Strap (Option)

wMounting Bolt

qMounting Collar

Tapping Screw (Option)

3 mmø

(a) Using the Rear Support Strap (Option)

Rubber Cushion
(Option)

wMounting Bolt

qMounting Collar

Rear Support Bracket
(Provided on the car)

(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (Option)

Caution: Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a car
with 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.

Installation

Preparation

¡Before installation, check the radio operation with antenna and

speakers.

¡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 30°.

Dashboard Installation

Installation Opening

The unit can be installed in
any dashboard having an
opening as shown at right.
The dashboard should be

4.5 mm - 6 mm thick in order to be able to support the unit.

Installation Precautions

This product should be installed by a professional installer, if pos­sible.
In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Center.

1. This system is to be used only in a 12-volt, DC battery system
(car) with negative ground.

2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (

a page 18).

Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.

3. Connect the power lead (red) after all other connections are
made.

4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the positive ter­minal (+) of the battery or fuse block (BAT) terminal.

5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.

6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.

7. Please carefully read the operating and installation instructions
of the respective equipment before connecting it to this unit.

30° or less

Cautions:

¡We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.
¡

When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands
and fingers.

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Mounting Holes
Mounting Bolt

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Establish the rear connections
of the unit.

After fixing Mounting Bolt w and Power and
Speaker Connector

e, establish the rear con­nections of the unit to the car body by either
method (a) or (b) shown on the previous page.

Insert Trim Plate r.

After installation reconnect the nega­tive (–) battery terminal.

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

a page 18)

The included Mounting Collar q is designed
specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach
any other model.

Mounting Springs (

C)

Power and Speaker Connector e

Engage the Mounting Springs
(

C) in the both sides mount-

ing holes of the Mounting
Collar

q firmly.

Mounting Spring

Mounting
Hole

Insert Mounting Collar q into the
dashboard, and bend the mounting
tabs out with a screwdriver.

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:

Tab

Mounting
Collar

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Supplied Hardware

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Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)

Power and Speaker Connector

Dismounting Plate

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This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing
this face plate makes the radio totally inoperable.

Place Removable Face Plate
into Case

q Switch off the power of the unit.
w Remove the removable face plate. (a page 22)
e 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.

Install Removable Face Plate

q Slide the left side of the removable face plate in place.
w Press the right end of removable face plate until “click” is

heard.

Anti-Theft System

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Cautions:

¡This face plate is not water-proof. 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.

To Remove the Unit

q

Remove the removable
face plate.
q Switch off the

power.

w Press the release

button ( ). The
removable face plate
will be released.

w

Remove the Trim Plate r with a screwdriver.

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Remove the unit pulling with both hands.

Installation (continued)

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Cautions:

¡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 clean and dry cloth.

Removable Face Plate Case

Contact

r Trim Plate

Screwdriver

t Dismounting Plate

Insert the tab
end in the outer
groove.

“Click”

Tab

Cutout

q Insert

w Pull out

q

w

Press w

e

q

Insert the Dismounting Plates t along the
grooves on both sides of the main unit until
“click” is heard.

w

Pull out the unit while pushing the plates
further inside.

Release button

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General FM Stereo Radio

Specifications

Frequency Range : 87.5 - 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity : 6 dB/µV(S/N 30 dB)
Stereo Separation : 35 dB (at 1 kHz)

Frequency Range : 531 - 1 602 kHz
Usable Sensitivity : 28 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Frequency Range : 153 - 279 kHz
Usable Sensitivity : 32 dB/µV (S/N 20 dB)

Reproduction System : 4-track, 2-program stereo
Tape Speed : 4.76 cm/sec.
FF/REW Time : Less than 110 sec. (C-60)
Frequency Response : 30 - 17 000 Hz (normal)

30 - 18 000 Hz (metal)
Wow and Flutter : 0.12 % (WRMS)
Signal to Noise Ratio : 52 dB (Dolby B NR off)

62 dB (Dolby B NR on)

Cassette Tape Player

LW Radio

MW Radio

Power Supply : DC 12 V (11 V - 16 V), Test

Voltage 14.4 V, Negative
Ground

Tone Controls : Bass; ±12 dB at 100 Hz

Treble;±12 dB at 10 kHz

Current Consumption : Less than 2.5 A (tape

mode, 0.5 W 4-Speaker)
Maximum Power Output : 50 W x 4 (at 4 Ω)
Power Output : 25 W x 4

(DIN45 324, at 4 Ω)
Pre-Amp Output Voltage : 2.0 V (Tape mode)
Pre-Amp Output Impedance : 200 Ω
Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω
Dimensions : 178(W) x 50(H) x

155(D) mm
Weight : 1.4 k

g

Note: Specifications and design are subject to modification without notice due to improvements.

Speaker Connections

Caution: Please follow the instructions given below. Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers.

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 fuse replacement fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Centre.

Maintenance

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

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Chassis

(Gray
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(Gray)

Chassis

¡Use ungrounded speaker only.
¡The maximum speaker input should be 50 W or more. (If used with

the optional power amplifier, the speaker input should be higher than
the maximum amplifier output.)

¡The speaker impedance should be 4 - 8 Ω.
¡This unit uses the BTCL circuit, so each speaker should be connected

separately using parallel vinyl insulated cords.

¡The speaker cords and the power amplifier unit should be kept away

(about 30 cm apart) from the antenna and antenna extension cord.

¡Never connect the speaker cord to

the body of the car.

¡Do not use a 3-wire type speaker

system having a common earth
lead.

¡Do not connect more than one

speaker to one set of speaker
leads.

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

¡Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease

and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre
Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.)

¡Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.
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¡All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided

directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

¡It couldn’t be simpler!
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