Removable Full Front CD Player/Receiver with CD
Changer Control
CQ-DF203W
CQ-DF203W
(ATT)
PWR
MUTE
MODE
VOL
PRG
Operating Instructions
BAND/DISC UP
TUNE
TRACK
Car Audio
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
≥ Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
YEFM283968 FT0203-0
Printed in China
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.
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Use this Product Safely
When Driving
Disc Mechanism
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of
road and traffic conditions.
Do not insert coins or any small objects. Keep
screwdrivers and other metallic objects away from
the disc mechanism and disc.
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.
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 station.
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.
Features
Large-sized Volume Control
CD Changer Control
An large-sized rotary volume control that looks like
one belonging to a Hi-Fi audio system is featured.
You need connect the optional CD changer unit. For
details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD
changer unit.
Example:
Front speaker
Rear speaker
Power amplifier for front and
rear speakers
CQ-DF203W
CD changer
Front speaker
Rear speaker
Before Reading these Instructions
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.
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General
(PWR)
1 Power
Turn your car’s ignition key to ACC or ON
(ATT)
PWR
1
MUTE
MODE
VOL
PRG
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Car Audio
≥ Removable face plate
case (1)
≥ Operating instructions
(1)
≥ Installation hardware
(screws, power connector, etc.)
(page 30)
1 Remove the battery holder.
2
ON: Press [PWR].
OFF: Press and hold [PWR] again on the
main unit for more than 1 second.
Press [PWR] again on the remote control unit.
Note:
≥ When the power is switched on for the
first time, a demonstration message appears on the display.
To cancel this display, press [DISP]
(display).
Remote Control Unit Preparation
Battery Installation
ACC
ON
position.
BAND/DISC UP
≥ Remote control unit (1) ≥ Lithium battery
(CR2025) (1)
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Lithium battery
(CR2025)
Back side
≥ After turning off the ignition key, a security message is displayed, and the panel removable alarm
that reminds you to take the panel is activated.
(When security function is set to on, page 22)
≥ To display the message again, press and
hold [SOURCE] on the main unit for more
than 4 seconds when the power is off.
Pull the battery holder by the position B while
pushing position A in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
2 Install the battery on the battery holder.
2
3 Insert the battery holder back into its original
Position B
position.
Battery Notes
≥ Battery type: Panasonic lithium battery (CR2025)
(included)
≥ Battery life: Approximately 6 months with normal use (at room temperature)
Caution:
≥ Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury
or a fire. Battery leakage may damage the unit.
≥ Remove and dispose of an old battery immediately.
≥ Do not disassemble or short the battery. Do not
throw a battery into a fire.
≥ Keep batteries away from children to avoid the
risk of accidents.
≥ Be careful to observe proper local disposal rules
when you dispose of batteries.
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Battery holder
1
Position A
[DISP] (display)
2 Source
Press [SOURCE] to change the source.
Remote control signal sensor
Point the remote control unit at the
main unit’s sensor.
Radio
(page 14)
(ATT)
[PWR] (power)
PWR
[MODE] (source)
MUTE
MODE
VOL
CD player
(When a CD is in the
player.)
(page 16)
PRG
BAND/DISC UP
TUNE
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CD changer control
(When a CD changer
is connected.)
(page 18)
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Volume
3
Clock Set
S•HDB
(Super High Definition Bass)
Turn [VOL].
[VOL #]
Down
[VOL "]
Up
With music genres like rock music, the bass-sound
will be more powerful.
Press [S•HDB].
S•HDB is non-active.
(default)
[VOL "]: Up
[VOL #]: Down
Setting range: 0 to 40
(default: 18)
Note:
≥ The sound level for each source is stored in memory.
(For radio, one volume setting for AM, one volume
setting for all FMs)
The 24-hour system is used for the clock.
1 Press [DISP] (display).
Clock display
Time Reset
4
1 Press and hold [DISP] (display) for more than
2 seconds.
2 Repeat steps 3 to 6.
2 Press and hold [DISP] (display) again for
more than 2 seconds.
Display Change
Hours blink
Press [DISP] (display).
The bass sounds of
the speakers are
moderately emphasized.
lights.
Hours:
3 Press [%] or [$].
The bass sounds of
the speakers are
strongly emphasized.
lights.
4 Press [DISP] (display).
[%] [$] (hour/minute)
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When the power is off:
Clock display
Hours set
Display off
Minutes blink
Minutes:
5 Press [%] or [$].
Minutes set
6 Press [DISP] (display).
End
Note:
Displays before adjusting the clock.
Muting or Attenuation
[DISP] (display)
≥ Press and hold [%] or [$] to change numbers
rapidly.
ON: Press [MUTE].
OFF:Press [MUTE] again.
(ATT)
PWR
MODE
Decreasing volume range is adjustable by setting.
(page 20)
No sound.
lights.
Decrease the volume
by 10 steps.
lights during
attenuation as well.
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VOL
PRG
[%] [$]
(hour/minute)
BAND/DISC UP
[MUTE] (ATT)
(muting/attenuation)
[VOL "]
[VOL #]
(volume)
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